Heat and Heat Waves Jun 24, 2026 Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly. Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly. See more
Books and Literature Jun 25, 2026 Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public Schools Texas is set to pass what may be the first state-mandated book list for public school students. It focuses on classic literature and includes Bible excerpts. Bible Passages May Soon Be Required Reading in Texas Public Schools Texas is set to pass what may be the first state-mandated book list for public school students. It focuses on classic literature and includes Bible excerpts. Share
Foreign Aid Jun 25, 2026 Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis? South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk. Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis? South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk. Share
Science Jun 25, 2026 Nature or nurture: can genes shape our behaviour? – podcast How much do our genes determine about our lives, and could they influence traits like risk-taking, antisocial behaviour or even violence? Ian Sample talks to... Nature or nurture: can genes shape our behaviour? – podcast How much do our genes determine about our lives, and could they influence traits like risk-taking, antisocial behaviour or even violence? Ian Sample talks to... Share
Film Jun 25, 2026 The Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughter There’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers It keeps... The Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughter There’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers It keeps... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 25, 2026 World Cup 2026: Scotland on brink after Brazil defeat, South Africa advance, and more – live ? Latest news from day 15 | Knockout permutations? Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail TahaMauricio Pochettino’s US team are having a great time... World Cup 2026: Scotland on brink after Brazil defeat, South Africa advance, and more – live ? Latest news from day 15 | Knockout permutations? Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail TahaMauricio Pochettino’s US team are having a great time... Share
Rachel Reeves Jun 25, 2026 Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered only junior role Allies of Reeves lobby to keep her as chancellor as the ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in the pictureUK politics live – latest upda... Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered only junior role Allies of Reeves lobby to keep her as chancellor as the ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in the pictureUK politics live – latest upda... Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jun 25, 2026 Saharan Dust Could Add an Apocalyptic Hue to Europe’s Unrelenting Heat Powerful winds are carrying dust from Africa as far as southern England, as a heat dome keeps temperatures rising. Saharan Dust Could Add an Apocalyptic Hue to Europe’s Unrelenting Heat Powerful winds are carrying dust from Africa as far as southern England, as a heat dome keeps temperatures rising. Share
Scouts and scouting Jun 25, 2026 ‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introducing b... ‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introducing b... Share
Musicals Jun 25, 2026 Hot Mess and Acid’s Reign: the romcom and queer cabaret spotlighting climate crisis A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approachEarth is a single woman with a lot to give; H... Hot Mess and Acid’s Reign: the romcom and queer cabaret spotlighting climate crisis A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approachEarth is a single woman with a lot to give; H... Share
Politics Jun 25, 2026 Reeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live Reeves refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her oneDonald Trump has labelled Andy Burnham “extremely liber... Reeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live Reeves refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her oneDonald Trump has labelled Andy Burnham “extremely liber... Share
Oil Jun 25, 2026 Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz Fears of long-lasting energy crunch ‘slinking away’ as vessel traffic doubled in 24 hours to highest level since late FebruaryBusiness live – latest updatesO... Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz Fears of long-lasting energy crunch ‘slinking away’ as vessel traffic doubled in 24 hours to highest level since late FebruaryBusiness live – latest updatesO... Share
Europe Jun 25, 2026 Europe braced for another day of extreme heat as warnings issued across UK, France and Italy – live UK June heat record could be broken for the second consecutive dayParis mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said there had been an “increase in mortality” in the capital... Europe braced for another day of extreme heat as warnings issued across UK, France and Italy – live UK June heat record could be broken for the second consecutive dayParis mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said there had been an “increase in mortality” in the capital... Share
