Teotihuacan (Mexico) Apr 20, 2026 Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. See more
Trump administration Aug 7, 2026 The amateur archivists racing to save US history in national parks against Trump administration censorship Save Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes... The amateur archivists racing to save US history in national parks against Trump administration censorship Save Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes... Share
James Cameron Aug 7, 2026 Out of the blue: James Cameron’s surprise departure would be good for Avatar The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, would it benefit the franchise or would be it be ‘hasta... Out of the blue: James Cameron’s surprise departure would be good for Avatar The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, would it benefit the franchise or would be it be ‘hasta... Share
Television Aug 7, 2026 ‘It might be one of the most unpopular tunes ever written!’: kids’ TV composers tell all Big cheques, standing ovations, irate adults – there are surprising sides to composing a children’s TV theme tune. From Bluey to Byker Grove, the creators of... ‘It might be one of the most unpopular tunes ever written!’: kids’ TV composers tell all Big cheques, standing ovations, irate adults – there are surprising sides to composing a children’s TV theme tune. From Bluey to Byker Grove, the creators of... Share
Edinburgh festival 2026 Aug 7, 2026 ‘It’s a Pan-African story’: the artists telling the amazing true tale of Zambia’s mission to reach space The nation’s audacious 1960s rocket programme was met with ridicule. Now, more than 60 years on, this curious episode is inspiring film-makers, playwrights a... ‘It’s a Pan-African story’: the artists telling the amazing true tale of Zambia’s mission to reach space The nation’s audacious 1960s rocket programme was met with ridicule. Now, more than 60 years on, this curious episode is inspiring film-makers, playwrights a... Share
Food & drink industry Aug 7, 2026 Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up pricesBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal food... Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up pricesBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal food... Share
Extreme heat Aug 7, 2026 US cities expand cooling centers but struggle to get people inside More air-conditioned spaces are open during extreme heat, but distance, stigma and risk perception keep many awayResponding to an uptick in extreme heat wave... US cities expand cooling centers but struggle to get people inside More air-conditioned spaces are open during extreme heat, but distance, stigma and risk perception keep many awayResponding to an uptick in extreme heat wave... Share
US Senate Aug 7, 2026 Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general Alaska Republican is concerned that proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters will proceed even though Blanche confirmed it was deadUS politics live – la... Murkowski won’t vote for Trump’s nomination of Blanche as attorney general Alaska Republican is concerned that proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters will proceed even though Blanche confirmed it was deadUS politics live – la... Share
US news Aug 7, 2026 First Thing: Soaring oil profits from US-Iran conflict drive calls for windfall tax Environmentalists and activists furious as Trump’s policies raise costs for US families. Plus, the undiscovered masterpiece that was left lying in museum sto... First Thing: Soaring oil profits from US-Iran conflict drive calls for windfall tax Environmentalists and activists furious as Trump’s policies raise costs for US families. Plus, the undiscovered masterpiece that was left lying in museum sto... Share
Pop and rock Aug 7, 2026 William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black CoffeeWilliam Orbit, the British m... William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69 Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black CoffeeWilliam Orbit, the British m... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Aug 7, 2026 Iran hopes to deal Trump a blow at midterms by keeping him entangled in war By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically, but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could only prolong the conflict Tehran... Iran hopes to deal Trump a blow at midterms by keeping him entangled in war By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically, but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could only prolong the conflict Tehran... Share
Extreme weather Aug 7, 2026 Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother pulse of heat is expected to affect cent... Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother pulse of heat is expected to affect cent... Share
Philanthropy Aug 7, 2026 Sir Christopher Ondaatje obituary Businessman and philanthropist who helped fund a new wing for the National Portrait GalleryBy 1988, the businessman Christopher Ondaatje had made a great dea... Sir Christopher Ondaatje obituary Businessman and philanthropist who helped fund a new wing for the National Portrait GalleryBy 1988, the businessman Christopher Ondaatje had made a great dea... Share
