Slenczynska Apr 23, 2026 Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse Treated brutally, she went from celebrated child star to 15-year-old “burned-out candle.” Against the odds, she later resumed performing. Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse Treated brutally, she went from celebrated child star to 15-year-old “burned-out candle.” Against the odds, she later resumed performing. See more
Television Jun 19, 2026 TV tonight: Funboys is back in town, with Steve Coogan in tow The Northern Irish sitcom returns for a second season, and the lads go into a tailspin after learning about the famine. Plus: more World Cup action, with Sco... TV tonight: Funboys is back in town, with Steve Coogan in tow The Northern Irish sitcom returns for a second season, and the lads go into a tailspin after learning about the famine. Plus: more World Cup action, with Sco... Share
Coastlines Jun 19, 2026 Country diary: These oysters are destined – we hope – for great things | Claire Stares Portsmouth, Hampshire: A huge conservation effort is under way to restore native oysters to the Solent, and I was on hand to help give them a pre-release spa... Country diary: These oysters are destined – we hope – for great things | Claire Stares Portsmouth, Hampshire: A huge conservation effort is under way to restore native oysters to the Solent, and I was on hand to help give them a pre-release spa... Share
Deserts Jun 19, 2026 Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil Scientists are examining how ‘blood rain’ affects soil microbiome, with Portuguese vineyards a particular focusDust events, when thousands of tonnes of fine... Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil Scientists are examining how ‘blood rain’ affects soil microbiome, with Portuguese vineyards a particular focusDust events, when thousands of tonnes of fine... Share
Music Jun 19, 2026 Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29 Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare checkThe Grammy-nominated producer... Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29 Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare checkThe Grammy-nominated producer... Share
Food Jun 19, 2026 The hill I will die on: Food-sharing is gross without serious rules of engagement | Poorna Bell No trying my dessert, no tasting my drink, and definitely no double-dipping. I don’t care if it makes me sound precious or a germophobeWhen I was a child, I... The hill I will die on: Food-sharing is gross without serious rules of engagement | Poorna Bell No trying my dessert, no tasting my drink, and definitely no double-dipping. I don’t care if it makes me sound precious or a germophobeWhen I was a child, I... Share
Food Jun 19, 2026 Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for upside-down blueberry cake | The sweet spot Forget pineapple and use berries instead, with aromatic five-spice adding its warming fragrance to this darkly delicious take on the classic bakeI grew up th... Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for upside-down blueberry cake | The sweet spot Forget pineapple and use berries instead, with aromatic five-spice adding its warming fragrance to this darkly delicious take on the classic bakeI grew up th... Share
Makerfield byelection Jun 19, 2026 ‘There will be no second chance’: Burnham’s Makerfield victory speech sets stage for a Starmer drama There were no wild celebrations or champagne corks popping after the byelection because the result felt like the start of a whole new campaignUK politics – l... ‘There will be no second chance’: Burnham’s Makerfield victory speech sets stage for a Starmer drama There were no wild celebrations or champagne corks popping after the byelection because the result felt like the start of a whole new campaignUK politics – l... Share
Mental health Jun 19, 2026 ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concernsThe information commis... ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concernsThe information commis... Share
London Marathon Jun 19, 2026 London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027 Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 AprilMove will enable a record 100,000 runners to take partThe London Marathon has confirmed that next year’s race... London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027 Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 AprilMove will enable a record 100,000 runners to take partThe London Marathon has confirmed that next year’s race... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jun 19, 2026 US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelledTalks set to take place on Friday... US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelledTalks set to take place on Friday... Share
Antisemitism Jun 19, 2026 Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the communityFollow our Aus... Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the communityFollow our Aus... Share
US politics Jun 19, 2026 Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine – podcast Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump... Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine – podcast Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump... Share
