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
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
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 25, 2026 Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations. Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations. Share
Cooking and Cookbooks May 25, 2026 Roasted Rhubarb, Harissa Shrimp and the Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need Delicious, simple recipes to close out the holiday weekend. Roasted Rhubarb, Harissa Shrimp and the Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need Delicious, simple recipes to close out the holiday weekend. Share
Opera May 25, 2026 Ryan Speedo Green in ‘Die Walküre’: Preview of the Met Opera Ryan Speedo Green has been previewing his take on Wotan, ruler of the gods, with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Ryan Speedo Green in ‘Die Walküre’: Preview of the Met Opera Ryan Speedo Green has been previewing his take on Wotan, ruler of the gods, with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Share
Suzuki May 25, 2026 Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93 He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life. Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93 He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life. Share
Los Angeles May 25, 2026 Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’ A region known for its lack of walkability now has more obstacles for pedestrians to contend withRobots have taken over Los Angeles.It’s not just the AI-gene... Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’ A region known for its lack of walkability now has more obstacles for pedestrians to contend withRobots have taken over Los Angeles.It’s not just the AI-gene... Share