Politics and Government Jun 18, 2026 Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. See more
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 England’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties | Jacob Steinberg Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come the tournament’s sharp endWhen Thomas Tuch... England’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties | Jacob Steinberg Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come the tournament’s sharp endWhen Thomas Tuch... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 David Squires on … the Socceroos’ World Cup so far and a tasty clash with the USA to come Our cartoonist looks at Australia’s involvement at the tournament with a place in the knockout phase tantalisingly close Continue reading... David Squires on … the Socceroos’ World Cup so far and a tasty clash with the USA to come Our cartoonist looks at Australia’s involvement at the tournament with a place in the knockout phase tantalisingly close Continue reading... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of dataThe first round of fixtures... Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of dataThe first round of fixtures... Share
Family Jun 18, 2026 I’m engaged. My sister is single and feels ‘behind’. What can I say to that? | Leading questions How you respond will depend on who expects you to manage your sister’s emotions, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Is it her, or something you’ve... I’m engaged. My sister is single and feels ‘behind’. What can I say to that? | Leading questions How you respond will depend on who expects you to manage your sister’s emotions, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Is it her, or something you’ve... Share
Film Jun 18, 2026 ‘Ordinary people are being erased’: one director’s audacious fightback against AI – featuring Frinton Marc Isaacs’ film Synthetic Sincerity may look like a documentary, but its fictional premise – a lab that scrapes movies to harvest human emotions – shines a... ‘Ordinary people are being erased’: one director’s audacious fightback against AI – featuring Frinton Marc Isaacs’ film Synthetic Sincerity may look like a documentary, but its fictional premise – a lab that scrapes movies to harvest human emotions – shines a... Share
Huddersfield Jun 18, 2026 ‘I had sewage in my bath’: row erupts over lock on Huddersfield narrow canal Boaters say low water levels cause them to run aground, while residents say the lock needs to be drained to prevent waste running into their propertiesEarlie... ‘I had sewage in my bath’: row erupts over lock on Huddersfield narrow canal Boaters say low water levels cause them to run aground, while residents say the lock needs to be drained to prevent waste running into their propertiesEarlie... Share
Environment Jun 18, 2026 ‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds Top 10% generate climate and biodiversity damage bill that exceeds economies of most countries, say researchersThe environmental damage bill racked up by the... ‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds Top 10% generate climate and biodiversity damage bill that exceeds economies of most countries, say researchersThe environmental damage bill racked up by the... Share
Liz Truss Jun 18, 2026 Truss the saviour exposes ‘Labour’s secret plan’ | John Crace Totally lacking in self-awareness, ex-PM also appears to be ignorant of something everyone else has known for agesUK politics live – latest updatesIt’s one o... Truss the saviour exposes ‘Labour’s secret plan’ | John Crace Totally lacking in self-awareness, ex-PM also appears to be ignorant of something everyone else has known for agesUK politics live – latest updatesIt’s one o... Share
Cuba Jun 18, 2026 Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economyCuba’s economy needs urgent changes to overcome a crisis int... Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president Miguel Díaz-Canel cites China and Vietnam as possible models for opening up the country’s economyCuba’s economy needs urgent changes to overcome a crisis int... Share
Museums Jun 18, 2026 Dancing to artefacts: London Museum will be ‘democratic’ space for all, says director A decade in the making, the museum will reopen in November in two restored market halls that will house 7m objects and host late-night DJ setsThe new London... Dancing to artefacts: London Museum will be ‘democratic’ space for all, says director A decade in the making, the museum will reopen in November in two restored market halls that will house 7m objects and host late-night DJ setsThe new London... Share
Martin Parr Jun 18, 2026 Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg Pictures from photographer’s return to Lacock after 40 years were taken months before his death last DecemberThe images are colourful, characterful and thoug... Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg Pictures from photographer’s return to Lacock after 40 years were taken months before his death last DecemberThe images are colourful, characterful and thoug... Share
Espionage Jun 18, 2026 Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years at Old Bailey in first convictions under National Security ActA UK Border Force officer and a Hong Ko... Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years at Old Bailey in first convictions under National Security ActA UK Border Force officer and a Hong Ko... Share
