Books May 24, 2026 Tom Gauld on kids’ reading habits – cartoon Continue reading... Tom Gauld on kids’ reading habits – cartoon Continue reading... See more
Film Jul 22, 2026 On the Sea review – tender fishermen’s boat-based tale of forbidden love far from prying eyes Away from the disapproval of their Welsh fishing community, two men embark on a passionate affair in Helen Walsh’s poignant dramaBarry Ward brings sincerity... On the Sea review – tender fishermen’s boat-based tale of forbidden love far from prying eyes Away from the disapproval of their Welsh fishing community, two men embark on a passionate affair in Helen Walsh’s poignant dramaBarry Ward brings sincerity... Share
Photography Jul 22, 2026 ‘I was full of fears’: the story of a premature birth – in pictures João Linneu’s raw and intimate photographs capture his partner and child as they navigate isolation, lumbar punctures and even a lightning storm Continue rea... ‘I was full of fears’: the story of a premature birth – in pictures João Linneu’s raw and intimate photographs capture his partner and child as they navigate isolation, lumbar punctures and even a lightning storm Continue rea... Share
Travel writing Jul 22, 2026 On Thin Ice by Charlie Walker review – a Siberian adventure goes off the rails Moments of beauty and horror punctuate this account of an ill-timed sub-zero camping trip In late February 2022, Charlie Walker set off on a hiking holiday i... On Thin Ice by Charlie Walker review – a Siberian adventure goes off the rails Moments of beauty and horror punctuate this account of an ill-timed sub-zero camping trip In late February 2022, Charlie Walker set off on a hiking holiday i... Share
Iran Jul 22, 2026 ‘It’s truly hell here’: airstrikes, repression and water shortages become ‘new normal’ for Iranians Iranians describe how daily life is becoming ever harder as conflict continues and human rights crisis worsensAs US airstrikes hit port and inland cities in... ‘It’s truly hell here’: airstrikes, repression and water shortages become ‘new normal’ for Iranians Iranians describe how daily life is becoming ever harder as conflict continues and human rights crisis worsensAs US airstrikes hit port and inland cities in... Share
Politics Jul 22, 2026 How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively... How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively... Share
Inflation Jul 22, 2026 UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a bo... UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a bo... Share
Transport Jul 22, 2026 Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2 Measure backed by £454m of funding, with £400m coming from switching investment in international climate finance to loansSingle bus fares across England will... Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2 Measure backed by £454m of funding, with £400m coming from switching investment in international climate finance to loansSingle bus fares across England will... Share
Donald Trump Jul 22, 2026 Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order In today’s newsletter: ?A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint ?is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending econo... Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order In today’s newsletter: ?A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint ?is stuck in a conflict with no easy way out, which is sending econo... Share
Meat industry Jul 22, 2026 Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rightsThe world’s biggest m... Meat multinational faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion plan Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rightsThe world’s biggest m... Share
Australia news Jul 22, 2026 People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some statesFollow our Australia news live blog for la... People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some statesFollow our Australia news live blog for la... Share
Overtime Jul 22, 2026 Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance. Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance. Share
Painting Jul 22, 2026 A moment that changed me: I painted a man’s portrait – and he hated it I thought this commission would be straightforward. But my sitter’s response made me question my own attitude to my looks and body imageIn September 2024, I... A moment that changed me: I painted a man’s portrait – and he hated it I thought this commission would be straightforward. But my sitter’s response made me question my own attitude to my looks and body imageIn September 2024, I... Share
