Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Apr 21, 2026 ‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor. The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side. ‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor. The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side. See more
Trees and forests Jun 17, 2026 ‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summersThe Major oak, one of Eur... ‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summersThe Major oak, one of Eur... Share
Australian universities Jun 17, 2026 Sydney’s UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time University of New South Wales ranks 19th in QS World University Rankings, with nine Australian universities achieving record-high positionsGet our breaking n... Sydney’s UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time University of New South Wales ranks 19th in QS World University Rankings, with nine Australian universities achieving record-high positionsGet our breaking n... Share
Fires and Firefighters Jun 17, 2026 Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Forces Thousands of LA Residents to Shelter in Place Heavy black smoke was visible across much of Los Angeles as flames tore through a 491,000-square-foot building just east of downtown. Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Forces Thousands of LA Residents to Shelter in Place Heavy black smoke was visible across much of Los Angeles as flames tore through a 491,000-square-foot building just east of downtown. Share
Thurman Jun 17, 2026 Robert Thurman, Leading Expert on Tibetan Buddhism and Uma Thurman’s Father, Dies at 84 A former monk who was also Uma Thurman’s father, he made sure Buddhism retained its intellectual and spiritual rigor as it spread through the West. Robert Thurman, Leading Expert on Tibetan Buddhism and Uma Thurman’s Father, Dies at 84 A former monk who was also Uma Thurman’s father, he made sure Buddhism retained its intellectual and spiritual rigor as it spread through the West. Share
Illinois Jun 17, 2026 Trump administration seeks to halt first US reparations program for Black people White House joined suit to stop city of Evanston, Illinois, from compensating victims of housing discriminationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Trump administration seeks to halt first US reparations program for Black people White House joined suit to stop city of Evanston, Illinois, from compensating victims of housing discriminationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 17, 2026 England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings Harry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from CroatiaJordan Pickford Could have done better with Baturina’s goa... England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings Harry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from CroatiaJordan Pickford Could have done better with Baturina’s goa... Share
HPV vaccine Jun 17, 2026 HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero Study reveals positive news, but experts say deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinatedWomen who received an HPV vaccine in early adol... HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero Study reveals positive news, but experts say deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinatedWomen who received an HPV vaccine in early adol... Share
Cannabis Jun 17, 2026 Cannabis commercialisation not decriminalisation drives up usage, study finds Review reveals rise in users and rates of psychosis in countries where cannabis is sold commercially Decriminalising the possession of cannabis or strictly r... Cannabis commercialisation not decriminalisation drives up usage, study finds Review reveals rise in users and rates of psychosis in countries where cannabis is sold commercially Decriminalising the possession of cannabis or strictly r... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 17, 2026 England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gon... England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gon... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jun 17, 2026 Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political costMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs the adage... Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable war US entered war with maximalist goals and exits it with pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political costMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs the adage... Share
Republicans Jun 17, 2026 Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’ Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace dealA handful of Senate Republicans hav... Top Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’ Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace dealA handful of Senate Republicans hav... Share
Rescues Jun 17, 2026 The Race to Save Survivors After a Texas Plane Crash One woman’s video captured rescuers rushing to the small jet, which crashed on a Laredo highway. Five people escaped the wreckage, and one died. The Race to Save Survivors After a Texas Plane Crash One woman’s video captured rescuers rushing to the small jet, which crashed on a Laredo highway. Five people escaped the wreckage, and one died. Share
