Life and style Aug 1, 2026 Two weeks into the school holidays … and counting: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... Two weeks into the school holidays … and counting: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon Continue reading... See more
US immigration Aug 1, 2026 Why generations swear by hot caldo – ‘a Mexican Gatorade’ – in summer Across Latin American households in the US, the steaming broth nourishes while keeping family traditions aliveWhen Patty Rodriguez hears the word caldo now,... Why generations swear by hot caldo – ‘a Mexican Gatorade’ – in summer Across Latin American households in the US, the steaming broth nourishes while keeping family traditions aliveWhen Patty Rodriguez hears the word caldo now,... Share
USAID Aug 1, 2026 Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’ At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign fundingHIV advocates from Brazil, whose health... Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’ At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign fundingHIV advocates from Brazil, whose health... Share
Robots Aug 1, 2026 If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling A New York school district has paused plans to bring an android into the classroom. Is this our educational future?What’s more harrowing than sending your ch... If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling A New York school district has paused plans to bring an android into the classroom. Is this our educational future?What’s more harrowing than sending your ch... Share
Elon Musk Aug 1, 2026 In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser | Jane Martinson The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond?Elon... In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser | Jane Martinson The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond?Elon... Share
Culture Aug 1, 2026 A forgotten Victorian children’s book helped me grieve my father The stories in Mrs Leicester’s School, written by a woman who killed her own mother, were suffused with grief, and finally triggered mine as I was teaching a... A forgotten Victorian children’s book helped me grieve my father The stories in Mrs Leicester’s School, written by a woman who killed her own mother, were suffused with grief, and finally triggered mine as I was teaching a... Share
Food & drink industry Aug 1, 2026 ‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketingPubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to... ‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketingPubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to... Share
Drought Aug 1, 2026 Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprisesBaking temperatures and drought... Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprisesBaking temperatures and drought... Share
Smartphones Aug 1, 2026 The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your deviceTher... The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your deviceTher... Share
Colorado Aug 1, 2026 Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis Hartman residents asked for declaration after infighting exacerbated water crisis and all town leaders resignedA small town in south-eastern Colorado was rec... Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis Hartman residents asked for declaration after infighting exacerbated water crisis and all town leaders resignedA small town in south-eastern Colorado was rec... Share
Immigration and asylum Aug 1, 2026 On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’ Some in Dover say their town is being exploited by content creators and politicians, but others claim there is a genuine problemIf you believe rightwing infl... On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’ Some in Dover say their town is being exploited by content creators and politicians, but others claim there is a genuine problemIf you believe rightwing infl... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Aug 1, 2026 Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Mideast Braces for Possible Escalation The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the U.S. campaign against Iran, with both sides showing little sign of backing down. Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Mideast Braces for Possible Escalation The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the U.S. campaign against Iran, with both sides showing little sign of backing down. Share
US foreign policy Aug 1, 2026 Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy? The US administration has struck a warmer tone of late as Ukraine has shown its value as an ally in the Middle EastAs leadership pairings go, Donald Trump an... Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy? The US administration has struck a warmer tone of late as Ukraine has shown its value as an ally in the Middle EastAs leadership pairings go, Donald Trump an... Share