Spain Jul 20, 2026 Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country. Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country. See more
Foreign policy Jul 23, 2026 Aid cuts will harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia | Letter Humanitarian support keeps families buying food, shops trading and clinics open when crisis hits, says Abdullahi Nur OsmanForeign Office figures showing that... Aid cuts will harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia | Letter Humanitarian support keeps families buying food, shops trading and clinics open when crisis hits, says Abdullahi Nur OsmanForeign Office figures showing that... Share
Surrogacy Jul 23, 2026 Regulation cannot eliminate surrogacy risks | Letter Lexi Ellingsworth of Stop Surrogacy Now UK responds to news that the rise in the use of surrogates abroad is leaving more babies at risk of becoming stateles... Regulation cannot eliminate surrogacy risks | Letter Lexi Ellingsworth of Stop Surrogacy Now UK responds to news that the rise in the use of surrogates abroad is leaving more babies at risk of becoming stateles... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jul 23, 2026 Iran crisis is not solely a product of Trump’s rule | Letters Focusing on Donald Trump’s defects risks making war appear as an aberration rather than as a recurring feature of American power, writes David Eaton. Plus le... Iran crisis is not solely a product of Trump’s rule | Letters Focusing on Donald Trump’s defects risks making war appear as an aberration rather than as a recurring feature of American power, writes David Eaton. Plus le... Share
Pop and rock Jul 23, 2026 ?’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey As they release their first album in 16 years, the Vini Reilly-fronted band answer your questions on sandpaper record sleeves, having Harry Styles as a fan a... ?’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey As they release their first album in 16 years, the Vini Reilly-fronted band answer your questions on sandpaper record sleeves, having Harry Styles as a fan a... Share
Sweden Jul 23, 2026 Owners of Viking ship used to film The Odyssey say studio has not paid bill for damage Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was £4,500 but Universal – which made £196m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners... Owners of Viking ship used to film The Odyssey say studio has not paid bill for damage Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was £4,500 but Universal – which made £196m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners... Share
Elon Musk Jul 23, 2026 ‘I got carried away’: Elon Musk expresses regret about Doge and wading into Trump’s orbit Billionaire in interview with the Economist admits he was too consumed by politics and shares predictions about AIElon Musk has admitted he became too consum... ‘I got carried away’: Elon Musk expresses regret about Doge and wading into Trump’s orbit Billionaire in interview with the Economist admits he was too consumed by politics and shares predictions about AIElon Musk has admitted he became too consum... Share
Police Jul 23, 2026 Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data Investigatory powers tribunal ruled surveillance aimed at identifying Vincent Kearney’s sources was disproportionate and unlawfulA former BBC journalist has... Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data Investigatory powers tribunal ruled surveillance aimed at identifying Vincent Kearney’s sources was disproportionate and unlawfulA former BBC journalist has... Share
Wales Jul 23, 2026 Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years Government agency announces status in north Wales and Upper Severn after series of heatwaves and lack of rainfallParts of Wales are now in drought and all ot... Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years Government agency announces status in north Wales and Upper Severn after series of heatwaves and lack of rainfallParts of Wales are now in drought and all ot... Share
Pauline Hanson Jul 23, 2026 Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shiftingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily n... Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shiftingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily n... Share
Israel Jul 23, 2026 Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel. Prime Minist... Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel. Prime Minist... Share
Books Jul 23, 2026 The Midnight Train by Matt Haig audiobook review – a cosy, feelgood journey Actor James Norton brings a sense of gentle longing to this tale of an octogenarian looking back on the life he’s departedThe latest novel from the Reasons t... The Midnight Train by Matt Haig audiobook review – a cosy, feelgood journey Actor James Norton brings a sense of gentle longing to this tale of an octogenarian looking back on the life he’s departedThe latest novel from the Reasons t... Share
Transfer window Jul 23, 2026 Aston Villa seal loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea Argentinian surplus to requirements at ChelseaDeal follows Morgan Rogers’ switch to Stamford BridgeAston Villa have confirmed the loan signing of the Chelsea... Aston Villa seal loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea Argentinian surplus to requirements at ChelseaDeal follows Morgan Rogers’ switch to Stamford BridgeAston Villa have confirmed the loan signing of the Chelsea... Share
