Art Apr 21, 2026 A Mural by the Painter of ‘American Gothic’ Gets New Life Grant Wood’s 1926 “Corn Room” has been restored and will anchor an exhibition celebrating its centennial at the Sioux City Art Center in Iowa. A Mural by the Painter of ‘American Gothic’ Gets New Life Grant Wood’s 1926 “Corn Room” has been restored and will anchor an exhibition celebrating its centennial at the Sioux City Art Center in Iowa. See more
Biodiversity Jun 18, 2026 A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and un... A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and un... Share
Art and design Jun 18, 2026 ‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator The Britart mavericks have now teamed up with an unlikely artist. Is their odd throuple an elaborate prank – or are the duo passing down their legacy?‘Hello... ‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator The Britart mavericks have now teamed up with an unlikely artist. Is their odd throuple an elaborate prank – or are the duo passing down their legacy?‘Hello... Share
Social care Jun 18, 2026 Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says Exclusive: Ex-minister accuses Labour of ‘overcautiousness’ and says his proposal was cut from manifestoWes Streeting has said his plan to ban “private equit... Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says Exclusive: Ex-minister accuses Labour of ‘overcautiousness’ and says his proposal was cut from manifestoWes Streeting has said his plan to ban “private equit... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Takes Effect Oil prices fell and stocks rose after Pakistan announced that the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would take effect immediately. Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Takes Effect Oil prices fell and stocks rose after Pakistan announced that the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would take effect immediately. Share
Tesco Jun 18, 2026 Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty UK’s biggest retailer reports better figures than expected by City analysts and is cheered by strong online salesBusiness live – latest updatesTesco’s UK sal... Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty UK’s biggest retailer reports better figures than expected by City analysts and is cheered by strong online salesBusiness live – latest updatesTesco’s UK sal... Share
Film Jun 18, 2026 La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its handTwo macabre Spanish TV plays... La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its handTwo macabre Spanish TV plays... Share
Business Jun 18, 2026 Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold; UK unemployment falls – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWorryingly, the number of vacancies in the UK economy has dropped to a five-year low.The Office for... Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold; UK unemployment falls – business live Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsWorryingly, the number of vacancies in the UK economy has dropped to a five-year low.The Office for... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Mexico military brings down ‘unfortunate’ drone near South Korea World Cup training camp Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests madeSouth Korea coach said drone would not have spotted tacticsMexican military forces intercep... Mexico military brings down ‘unfortunate’ drone near South Korea World Cup training camp Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests madeSouth Korea coach said drone would not have spotted tacticsMexican military forces intercep... Share
Life and style Jun 18, 2026 Should my husband stop letting our kids climb over our neighbour’s fence to get their ball back? Penelope worries this will teach her children it’s OK to trespass; Spencer sees no harm in them hopping over. No sitting on the fence – you decide who’s in t... Should my husband stop letting our kids climb over our neighbour’s fence to get their ball back? Penelope worries this will teach her children it’s OK to trespass; Spencer sees no harm in them hopping over. No sitting on the fence – you decide who’s in t... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Harry Kane reveals half-time Tuchel pep-talk inspired England to victory over Croatia Storming second-half display comes after coach’s speechCoach tells team to ‘show the world what we can be’Harry Kane has revealed that a half-time speech fro... Harry Kane reveals half-time Tuchel pep-talk inspired England to victory over Croatia Storming second-half display comes after coach’s speechCoach tells team to ‘show the world what we can be’Harry Kane has revealed that a half-time speech fro... Share
UK unemployment and employment statistics Jun 18, 2026 UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment fell and wages inc... UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected Drop will put pressure on Bank of England to raise interest rates despite peace deal in Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesUnemployment fell and wages inc... Share
Pauline Hanson Jun 18, 2026 Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play ‘vital roles in... Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play ‘vital roles in... Share
