Personal Finances May 23, 2026 Should You Lend Money to Friends? More People Are Open to the Arrangement. Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money. Should You Lend Money to Friends? More People Are Open to the Arrangement. Friendship and money don’t always mix. But many Americans feel comfortable discussing financial issues with their friends and lending them money. See more
Television & radio Jul 31, 2026 Heretic to Love Me: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Hugh Grant gives a gleeful, career-best performance in A24’s terrifying horror, while Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star in a fun post-apocalyptic love sto... Heretic to Love Me: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Hugh Grant gives a gleeful, career-best performance in A24’s terrifying horror, while Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun star in a fun post-apocalyptic love sto... Share
Games Jul 31, 2026 SingStar Take That anyone? The strange joy of charity shop video games Hidden gems can be unearthed, but you have to dig deep into the bargain bins of countless outdated Fifas, Wii Fits without the controllers and partially fini... SingStar Take That anyone? The strange joy of charity shop video games Hidden gems can be unearthed, but you have to dig deep into the bargain bins of countless outdated Fifas, Wii Fits without the controllers and partially fini... Share
India Jul 31, 2026 How India's 'cockroach' protests toppled a government minister – video For the first time in more than a decade, a government minister in India has resigned following pressure from a street protest movement. The demonstrations e... How India's 'cockroach' protests toppled a government minister – video For the first time in more than a decade, a government minister in India has resigned following pressure from a street protest movement. The demonstrations e... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 31, 2026 Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live Plan set to transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsAs we mentioned in the opening post, Ben Houchen, the Conse... Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live Plan set to transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projectsAs we mentioned in the opening post, Ben Houchen, the Conse... Share
Solar power Jul 31, 2026 New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against IranGreat Britain has recorded more new s... New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against IranGreat Britain has recorded more new s... Share
Environment Jul 31, 2026 Weather tracker: Wisconsin battered by rare tornado and meteotsunami Unusual atmospheric phenomena causes widespread damage in US state, while heat continues to grip EuropeA rare and powerful tornado developed over north-east... Weather tracker: Wisconsin battered by rare tornado and meteotsunami Unusual atmospheric phenomena causes widespread damage in US state, while heat continues to grip EuropeA rare and powerful tornado developed over north-east... Share
Cyprus Jul 31, 2026 British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on UK airbase for Iran Rashad Sultanov, from London, suspected of conducting hostile surveillance and passing information to Revolutionary GuardsA British-Azerbaijani national has... British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on UK airbase for Iran Rashad Sultanov, from London, suspected of conducting hostile surveillance and passing information to Revolutionary GuardsA British-Azerbaijani national has... Share
Avalanches Jul 31, 2026 10 Climbers, Including Nims Purja, Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan The group caught on one of the world’s highest peaks included the influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and an American climber, an alpine orga... 10 Climbers, Including Nims Purja, Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan The group caught on one of the world’s highest peaks included the influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and an American climber, an alpine orga... Share
Rescues Jul 31, 2026 At Least 34 Dead From Coal Mine Blast in Pakistan Rescuers were searching for missing bodies from the accident in one of the country’s mining hubs, where methane gas explosions and mine collapses are frequent. At Least 34 Dead From Coal Mine Blast in Pakistan Rescuers were searching for missing bodies from the accident in one of the country’s mining hubs, where methane gas explosions and mine collapses are frequent. Share
Fast Food Industry Jul 31, 2026 Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own natio... Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own natio... Share
Political Prisoners Jul 31, 2026 Myanmar Pro-Democracy Activists Each Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison A group of dissidents this week were each sentenced to 37 years in prison for a peaceful protest against an election widely derided as a sham. Myanmar Pro-Democracy Activists Each Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison A group of dissidents this week were each sentenced to 37 years in prison for a peaceful protest against an election widely derided as a sham. Share
Ceuta (Spain) Jul 31, 2026 Spain’s Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Across Border Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government. Spain’s Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Across Border Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government. Share
