Suzuki May 25, 2026 Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93 Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan. Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93 Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan. See more
Books May 10, 2026 The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Bren... The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed; The Rainshadow Orphans by Naomi Ishiguro; No Ghosts by Max Lury; Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler; Moon Over Bren... Share
History books May 10, 2026 Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political declineIsrael’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of it... Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political declineIsrael’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of it... Share
Dance music May 10, 2026 Olof Dreijer: Loud Bloom review – the Knife star’s debut solo album is a garden of earthly delights (DH2)On a floral-themed LP, squiggling melodies and quizzical distortion banish the winter gloom Dreijer brought to the Knife and his tracks with Fever RaySw... Olof Dreijer: Loud Bloom review – the Knife star’s debut solo album is a garden of earthly delights (DH2)On a floral-themed LP, squiggling melodies and quizzical distortion banish the winter gloom Dreijer brought to the Knife and his tracks with Fever RaySw... Share
PinkPantheress May 10, 2026 PinkPantheress review – singer proves she’s ready for pop’s A-list at sensational New York show Brooklyn Storehouse, New York CityThe viral star electrified Brooklyn with winking visuals, self-aware humor and a slew of special guests From the look of th... PinkPantheress review – singer proves she’s ready for pop’s A-list at sensational New York show Brooklyn Storehouse, New York CityThe viral star electrified Brooklyn with winking visuals, self-aware humor and a slew of special guests From the look of th... Share
Charli xcx May 10, 2026 Charli xcx: Rock Music review – is she really pivoting from pop? Don’t be so sure … (Atlantic)The lyrics may argue the dancefloor is dead, but this funny, wilfully plasticky new single isn’t the total about-turn from Brat that fans expectedL... Charli xcx: Rock Music review – is she really pivoting from pop? Don’t be so sure … (Atlantic)The lyrics may argue the dancefloor is dead, but this funny, wilfully plasticky new single isn’t the total about-turn from Brat that fans expectedL... Share
Culture May 10, 2026 Ah, ah, ah, ah - I saved my dad’s life with a little help from The Office and the Bee Gees When my father collapsed suddenly, an episode of the US comedy in which Steve Carell does CPR to the tune of Stayin’ Alive sprung miraculously to mindIt was... Ah, ah, ah, ah - I saved my dad’s life with a little help from The Office and the Bee Gees When my father collapsed suddenly, an episode of the US comedy in which Steve Carell does CPR to the tune of Stayin’ Alive sprung miraculously to mindIt was... Share
Culture May 10, 2026 The Guide #242: Everyday Hollywood film comedies have faded but can they make a comeback? In this week’s newsletter: As studios chase safer bets and streamers fail to deliver, the humble standalone comedy has been replaced by blockbusters that spr... The Guide #242: Everyday Hollywood film comedies have faded but can they make a comeback? In this week’s newsletter: As studios chase safer bets and streamers fail to deliver, the humble standalone comedy has been replaced by blockbusters that spr... Share
Television & radio May 10, 2026 TV tonight: jazz club crooning, dad dancing and Simply Red hits Mick Hucknall belts out all the tunes on stage in Chile. Plus, the wonderfeul Hannah Waddingham hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening10.15pm, BBC T... TV tonight: jazz club crooning, dad dancing and Simply Red hits Mick Hucknall belts out all the tunes on stage in Chile. Plus, the wonderfeul Hannah Waddingham hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening10.15pm, BBC T... Share
Baftas May 10, 2026 Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors: who will win the TV Baftas … and who should? Jack Thorne’s headline-grabbing drama about toxic masculinity is the clear favourite. But might the odds be stacked against it? Here is our guide to the wort... Adolescence to The Celebrity Traitors: who will win the TV Baftas … and who should? Jack Thorne’s headline-grabbing drama about toxic masculinity is the clear favourite. But might the odds be stacked against it? Here is our guide to the wort... Share
Television & radio May 10, 2026 TV tonight: Jeff Pope’s drama about the women who reported rapist John Worboys Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays star in this grim but sensitive true crime story. Plus, Greg Davies hosts this year’s Bafta Television Awards. Here’s wha... TV tonight: Jeff Pope’s drama about the women who reported rapist John Worboys Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Daniel Mays star in this grim but sensitive true crime story. Plus, Greg Davies hosts this year’s Bafta Television Awards. Here’s wha... Share
Language May 10, 2026 What happens when we lose a language? A staggering 44% of human languages are endangered – with culture, tradition and whole ways of understanding the world at stakeWe are lucky to know anything... What happens when we lose a language? A staggering 44% of human languages are endangered – with culture, tradition and whole ways of understanding the world at stakeWe are lucky to know anything... Share
Rail industry May 10, 2026 Great Western Railway to be nationalised in December Train operator will become 11th national service returned to public ownership since Labour was elected in 2024Great Western Railway will be nationalised in D... Great Western Railway to be nationalised in December Train operator will become 11th national service returned to public ownership since Labour was elected in 2024Great Western Railway will be nationalised in D... Share
