International Relations Jul 18, 2026 Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente. Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente. See more
Wildfires Jul 18, 2026 Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country Rain could alleviate conditions in mid-Atlantic and north-east, with World Cup final expected to go ahead on SundayWarnings of dangerous conditions are expec... Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country Rain could alleviate conditions in mid-Atlantic and north-east, with World Cup final expected to go ahead on SundayWarnings of dangerous conditions are expec... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 18, 2026 These 16 Democrats Voted to Stop Israel Aid. AIPAC Took Action. After 103 Democrats voted to eliminate aid to Israel, the lobbying group closed off online donations for more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers it had endorsed. These 16 Democrats Voted to Stop Israel Aid. AIPAC Took Action. After 103 Democrats voted to eliminate aid to Israel, the lobbying group closed off online donations for more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers it had endorsed. Share
Spahn Jul 18, 2026 Surrogacy Scandal Upends German Politics Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing having had a baby by surrogate, which is outlawed in Germany Surrogacy Scandal Upends German Politics Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing having had a baby by surrogate, which is outlawed in Germany Share
Cooking and Cookbooks Jul 18, 2026 Peak Mango Season Is Upon Us, Thank Goodness I’m making mango shortcakes, mango lime loaf cake and mango soft serve. Peak Mango Season Is Upon Us, Thank Goodness I’m making mango shortcakes, mango lime loaf cake and mango soft serve. Share
Food Jul 18, 2026 Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta with courgette, onion and raw tomato salsa | A kitchen in Rome Hot summer days call for a pasta dish that’s treated like salad leaves – tossed gently through a fresh, room-temperature sauceIn her encyclopaedic but not at... Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pasta with courgette, onion and raw tomato salsa | A kitchen in Rome Hot summer days call for a pasta dish that’s treated like salad leaves – tossed gently through a fresh, room-temperature sauceIn her encyclopaedic but not at... Share
The Open Jul 18, 2026 The Open 2026: day three golf updates from Royal Birkdale – live ?Updates from the third round at Royal Birkdale?Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsRory McIlroy meanwhile didn’t get the fast start he was t... The Open 2026: day three golf updates from Royal Birkdale – live ?Updates from the third round at Royal Birkdale?Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsRory McIlroy meanwhile didn’t get the fast start he was t... Share
US economy Jul 18, 2026 Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troublesThe political consequences... Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troublesThe political consequences... Share
Donald Trump Jul 18, 2026 Trump forced to refund billions in tariffs - The Latest The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs. The US has paid out $81bn... Trump forced to refund billions in tariffs - The Latest The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs. The US has paid out $81bn... Share
US economy Jul 18, 2026 Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rulesAs millions of Americans prepare for another br... Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rulesAs millions of Americans prepare for another br... Share
Resolution Foundation Jul 18, 2026 Almost no progress made on UK regional household income divide in 30 years, report finds Despite promises of successive governments, gap between richest and poorest areas consistent since 1997 Continue reading... Almost no progress made on UK regional household income divide in 30 years, report finds Despite promises of successive governments, gap between richest and poorest areas consistent since 1997 Continue reading... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Jul 18, 2026 IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7 Continue reading... IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7 Continue reading... Share
Defence policy Jul 18, 2026 UK Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for defence How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told Continue reading... UK Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for defence How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told Continue reading... Share
