United States Politics and Government Apr 21, 2026 Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers’ Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy. Aftershocks from ‘The Shadow Papers’ Publication of a trove of confidential Supreme Court memos ignited debates in the legal academy. See more
Social media ban Jun 18, 2026 We must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people | Rosie Parkyn A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more moneyAs a parent, I understand th... We must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people | Rosie Parkyn A ban alone will have limited impact and could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more moneyAs a parent, I understand th... Share
US news Jun 18, 2026 Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky world o... Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky world o... Share
Oxfordshire Jun 18, 2026 Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an inj... Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an inj... Share
Nigel Farage Jun 18, 2026 Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to block a B... Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to block a B... Share
Bank of England Jun 18, 2026 Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growthBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England po... Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growthBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England po... Share
Ireland Jun 18, 2026 Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendumIreland’s parliament has voted to rem... Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendumIreland’s parliament has voted to rem... Share
Australian media Jun 18, 2026 Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politicsGet our breaking news e... Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politicsGet our breaking news e... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Israeli Pundits Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal Analysts and pundits said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them. Israeli Pundits Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal Analysts and pundits said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them. Share
Skincare Jun 18, 2026 The best LED face masks in the UK, tested: 11 light therapy devices that are worth the hype They claim to fix fine lines, blemishes and redness – but which stand up to scrutiny? We asked dermatologists and put them to the test to find out• The best... The best LED face masks in the UK, tested: 11 light therapy devices that are worth the hype They claim to fix fine lines, blemishes and redness – but which stand up to scrutiny? We asked dermatologists and put them to the test to find out• The best... Share
OL Lyonnes Jun 18, 2026 OL Lyonnes and Scotland’s Caroline Weir: ‘I would love to be competing for the Champions League’ Midfielder is hopeful for trophy-laden spell after bidding farewell to Madrid and challenges Scotland to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in BrazilJune... OL Lyonnes and Scotland’s Caroline Weir: ‘I would love to be competing for the Champions League’ Midfielder is hopeful for trophy-laden spell after bidding farewell to Madrid and challenges Scotland to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in BrazilJune... Share
US work & careers Jun 18, 2026 Office workers of the world unite: it’s time to revive the three-martini lunch | Andrea Javor The three-martini lunch allowed us to mix business and pleasure, a phenomenon that is missing during the AI boomAs a 46-year-old executive who now has both p... Office workers of the world unite: it’s time to revive the three-martini lunch | Andrea Javor The three-martini lunch allowed us to mix business and pleasure, a phenomenon that is missing during the AI boomAs a 46-year-old executive who now has both p... Share
Life and style Jun 18, 2026 I have decided to stop using a mirror – and I know it will change my life | Polly Hudson It never occurred to me that I could opt out of checking my reflection, but a conversation I heard this week was a total revelationRats in labs eventually wo... I have decided to stop using a mirror – and I know it will change my life | Polly Hudson It never occurred to me that I could opt out of checking my reflection, but a conversation I heard this week was a total revelationRats in labs eventually wo... Share
