Movies May 23, 2026 Which Cannes Films Could Become Oscar Contenders? The American “Club Kid” and Spanish “Black Ball” are among the most likely to impress academy voters, while Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem also stood out. Which Cannes Films Could Become Oscar Contenders? The American “Club Kid” and Spanish “Black Ball” are among the most likely to impress academy voters, while Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem also stood out. See more
Oil May 23, 2026 Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026Sorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to pr... Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026Sorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to pr... Share
Canada May 23, 2026 ‘Canada is handing people over to ICE’: refugees rejected at border face US detention As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they were turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claimsAs each day... ‘Canada is handing people over to ICE’: refugees rejected at border face US detention As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they were turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claimsAs each day... Share
Environment May 23, 2026 Young country diary: Helping a butterfly into its new phase of life | Ottoline Cambridgeshire: It was nearly ready to fly but it was partly out of its chrysalis and partly still in itOn Sunday morning, I was pottering in the garden wond... Young country diary: Helping a butterfly into its new phase of life | Ottoline Cambridgeshire: It was nearly ready to fly but it was partly out of its chrysalis and partly still in itOn Sunday morning, I was pottering in the garden wond... Share
Environment May 23, 2026 Young country diary: We walked to the mountains but they were on fire Mourne Mountains, County Down: At first it didn’t seem like much so we carried on, but then it got worse – we could hear the flames across the valleyIt all s... Young country diary: We walked to the mountains but they were on fire Mourne Mountains, County Down: At first it didn’t seem like much so we carried on, but then it got worse – we could hear the flames across the valleyIt all s... Share
Public transport May 23, 2026 Liana Finck on shrinkflation coming for public transport – cartoon Continue reading... Liana Finck on shrinkflation coming for public transport – cartoon Continue reading... Share
Photography May 23, 2026 ‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in himArya the great dane was two years old when this... ‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in himArya the great dane was two years old when this... Share
Environmental activism May 23, 2026 ‘Turn off the juice of the rulers!’ Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout? Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right,... ‘Turn off the juice of the rulers!’ Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout? Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right,... Share
SpaceX May 23, 2026 SpaceX rocket bursts into flames during Indian Ocean landing – video SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight on Friday. It was an upgraded version of the spacecraft Nasa is counting on to land... SpaceX rocket bursts into flames during Indian Ocean landing – video SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight on Friday. It was an upgraded version of the spacecraft Nasa is counting on to land... Share
Maldives May 23, 2026 ‘If something goes wrong, you can’t simply surface’: Maldives tragedy shines light on dangers of cave diving Experts warn about the risks of cave diving without proper training, planning and specialised equipment after deaths in Vaavu atollThe diving tragedy in the... ‘If something goes wrong, you can’t simply surface’: Maldives tragedy shines light on dangers of cave diving Experts warn about the risks of cave diving without proper training, planning and specialised equipment after deaths in Vaavu atollThe diving tragedy in the... Share
Italy May 23, 2026 Pope meets families who lost children to toxic waste in Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’ Pastoral visit took in conversations with affected residents of polluted area around Naples seeking justicePope Leo XIV has greeted families who lost loved o... Pope meets families who lost children to toxic waste in Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’ Pastoral visit took in conversations with affected residents of polluted area around Naples seeking justicePope Leo XIV has greeted families who lost loved o... Share
David Miliband May 23, 2026 UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says Ex-foreign secretary urges reset at ‘higher dosage’ after officials revealed to have pitched single market for goodsBritain needs a “national consensus” abou... UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says Ex-foreign secretary urges reset at ‘higher dosage’ after officials revealed to have pitched single market for goodsBritain needs a “national consensus” abou... Share
Agriculture and Farming May 23, 2026 How ‘Sentinel Gardens’ Help Spot Dangerous Bugs Abroad Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they... How ‘Sentinel Gardens’ Help Spot Dangerous Bugs Abroad Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they... Share
