Ships and Shipping May 25, 2026 Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months. Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months. See more
Cyprus May 25, 2026 Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes big gains in Cyprus elections Vociferously anti-Turkish party doubles its number of seats although mainstream parties didn’t see vote crumble as predictedAn anti-immigrant far-right party... Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes big gains in Cyprus elections Vociferously anti-Turkish party doubles its number of seats although mainstream parties didn’t see vote crumble as predictedAn anti-immigrant far-right party... Share
Bereavement May 25, 2026 In rusted collars and empty chairs, I still live with my beloved ghosts Mindfully curated possessions evoke the most potent memories of those who have gone. Two specific objects bring me particular comfort – though I never stop t... In rusted collars and empty chairs, I still live with my beloved ghosts Mindfully curated possessions evoke the most potent memories of those who have gone. Two specific objects bring me particular comfort – though I never stop t... Share
Health & wellbeing May 25, 2026 A job that changed me: As an anxious first-time surgical assistant, the casual workplace dynamics surprised me I was primed to sweat my way through a high-stakes procedure. But once the patient was sedated, a welcome warmth entered the roomRead more in this series her... A job that changed me: As an anxious first-time surgical assistant, the casual workplace dynamics surprised me I was primed to sweat my way through a high-stakes procedure. But once the patient was sedated, a welcome warmth entered the roomRead more in this series her... Share
Theatre May 25, 2026 Thespians review – world’s first actor gets comic kudos from Mischief’s merrymakers Mercury theatre, ColchesterThis musical from the company behind The Play That Goes Wrong unearths the invention of acting in ancient Greece – and finds littl... Thespians review – world’s first actor gets comic kudos from Mischief’s merrymakers Mercury theatre, ColchesterThis musical from the company behind The Play That Goes Wrong unearths the invention of acting in ancient Greece – and finds littl... Share
Premier League May 25, 2026 Wealth matters in the Premier League but this season showed wisdom can still elevate a club | Jonathan Wilson Slip-ups are brutally punished in English football’s top flight, but enlightened management can still transform a team’s fortunesSign up for the World Behind... Wealth matters in the Premier League but this season showed wisdom can still elevate a club | Jonathan Wilson Slip-ups are brutally punished in English football’s top flight, but enlightened management can still transform a team’s fortunesSign up for the World Behind... Share
Youth unemployment May 25, 2026 Schools are not preparing young people for jobs | Letters The education system should not just be about passing exams, writes David Selby. Plus a letter from Mara MussoTwo quotes in your article (Schools are ‘pipeli... Schools are not preparing young people for jobs | Letters The education system should not just be about passing exams, writes David Selby. Plus a letter from Mara MussoTwo quotes in your article (Schools are ‘pipeli... Share
Foreign policy May 25, 2026 British Council is a strategic asset in post-Brexit era | Letter Prof Mark R Sanderson says the council is Britain’s most effective instrument of soft power and should be funded properly, not hollowed out The hollowing out... British Council is a strategic asset in post-Brexit era | Letter Prof Mark R Sanderson says the council is Britain’s most effective instrument of soft power and should be funded properly, not hollowed out The hollowing out... Share
Andy Burnham May 25, 2026 Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform | Polly Toynbee Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the voteHere comes the p... Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform | Polly Toynbee Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the voteHere comes the p... Share
US news May 25, 2026 Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII deathThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second wo... Remains of US soldier killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII deathThe remains of a US soldier killed during the second wo... Share
Tui Travel May 25, 2026 Tui faces scrutiny over E coli-linked death of baby after holiday in Egypt Two other small British children who stayed at same hotel fell critically ill from same condition months earlierThe travel company Tui is under scrutiny over... Tui faces scrutiny over E coli-linked death of baby after holiday in Egypt Two other small British children who stayed at same hotel fell critically ill from same condition months earlierThe travel company Tui is under scrutiny over... Share
Europe weather May 25, 2026 More than 20 towns in France record highest ever May temperatures Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the weekMore than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest-ever May temperatures a... More than 20 towns in France record highest ever May temperatures Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the weekMore than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest-ever May temperatures a... Share
Independents May 25, 2026 Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposedGet our breaking news... Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposedGet our breaking news... Share
