International Relations Apr 20, 2026 Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. See more
Plastics Apr 30, 2026 Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plas... Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plas... Share
Governors (US) Apr 30, 2026 After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the sta... After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the sta... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenship Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his... Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenship Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his... Share
Cooking and Cookbooks Apr 30, 2026 Lovely Laksa Noodle Salad A crunchy, craveable dish from — who else? — the salad queen Hetty Lui McKinnon. Lovely Laksa Noodle Salad A crunchy, craveable dish from — who else? — the salad queen Hetty Lui McKinnon. Share
Charles III Apr 30, 2026 King Charles and Queen Camilla Hit the Red Carpet at N.Y.C. Gala Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and others greeted the royal couple at the King’s Trust Gala, during their official state visit to the United States. King Charles and Queen Camilla Hit the Red Carpet at N.Y.C. Gala Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and others greeted the royal couple at the King’s Trust Gala, during their official state visit to the United States. Share
Southbank Centre Apr 30, 2026 The Festival of Britain opens – archive, May 1951 The king declares the festival ‘a symbol of Britain’s abiding courage and vitality’ and crowds brave the rain for a glimpse of the futureFrom our London staf... The Festival of Britain opens – archive, May 1951 The king declares the festival ‘a symbol of Britain’s abiding courage and vitality’ and crowds brave the rain for a glimpse of the futureFrom our London staf... Share
Rugby union Apr 30, 2026 ‘Every body is a rugby body’: US women players fight for inclusivity after trans ban Players are considering only competing in the ‘open’ category, which allows people of any sex or gender to playWhen USA Rugby (USAR) updated its eligibility... ‘Every body is a rugby body’: US women players fight for inclusivity after trans ban Players are considering only competing in the ‘open’ category, which allows people of any sex or gender to playWhen USA Rugby (USAR) updated its eligibility... Share
US voting rights Apr 30, 2026 Voting rights advocates vow to ‘relocate’ fight after supreme court gutting The organizations that fought for majority-minority districts across the US south are organizing their next stepsThe voting rights advocates who fought for m... Voting rights advocates vow to ‘relocate’ fight after supreme court gutting The organizations that fought for majority-minority districts across the US south are organizing their next stepsThe voting rights advocates who fought for m... Share
Books Apr 30, 2026 What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April Luke Kennard, Sophie Ratcliffe and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsThis is a rea... What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April Luke Kennard, Sophie Ratcliffe and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsThis is a rea... Share
Books Apr 30, 2026 Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams audiobook review – the insider story that Meta tried to stifle The author reads her account of her time as a senior executive at Facebook with a mixture of dark humour and astonishment at the working culture in which she... Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams audiobook review – the insider story that Meta tried to stifle The author reads her account of her time as a senior executive at Facebook with a mixture of dark humour and astonishment at the working culture in which she... Share
Mali Apr 30, 2026 Curfews, conspiracy theories … and a cancelled concert: Mali’s capital tries to shrug off violence on its doorstep Since 2012, Mali has faced a security crisis fuelled by violence from groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State“The Grand Ball of Bamako,” as organisers ta... Curfews, conspiracy theories … and a cancelled concert: Mali’s capital tries to shrug off violence on its doorstep Since 2012, Mali has faced a security crisis fuelled by violence from groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State“The Grand Ball of Bamako,” as organisers ta... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Apr 30, 2026 It’s time to tax AI slop | Mike Pepi We are stuck in a deluge of meaningless content that threatens human creativity. Here’s a simple way to mitigate its harmsAs the US midterm elections approac... It’s time to tax AI slop | Mike Pepi We are stuck in a deluge of meaningless content that threatens human creativity. Here’s a simple way to mitigate its harmsAs the US midterm elections approac... Share
