Met Gala May 4, 2026 Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. Some New York City Democrats Went to the Met Gala Mayor Mamdani sat out the fund-raiser. But a number of Democratic city politicians, past and present attended the extravagant affair. See more
Highlands holidays Aug 4, 2026 The Scottish explorer who fancied an adventure closer to home: hiking the Highlands’ Affric Kintail Way Globetrotter and TV presenter Alice Morrison trades in her camels and backup team for wild camping in one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens‘I miss my camels... The Scottish explorer who fancied an adventure closer to home: hiking the Highlands’ Affric Kintail Way Globetrotter and TV presenter Alice Morrison trades in her camels and backup team for wild camping in one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens‘I miss my camels... Share
Afghanistan Aug 4, 2026 After five brutal years of Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls need our help – and I have a plan | Gordon Brown Even in the face of appalling repression, girls yearn to fulfil their educational potential. We must set up a global fund to help themNext weekmarks the fift... After five brutal years of Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls need our help – and I have a plan | Gordon Brown Even in the face of appalling repression, girls yearn to fulfil their educational potential. We must set up a global fund to help themNext weekmarks the fift... Share
Extreme heat Aug 4, 2026 Tuesday briefing: Inside the right’s heated climate-denial debate In today’s newsletter: A small chorus of right-leaning critics are trying to convince politicians that climate action is deeply unpopular, downplaying its se... Tuesday briefing: Inside the right’s heated climate-denial debate In today’s newsletter: A small chorus of right-leaning critics are trying to convince politicians that climate action is deeply unpopular, downplaying its se... Share
Scams Aug 4, 2026 Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits for Claude chatbotA Metro Bank customer has told of his fight to g... Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits for Claude chatbotA Metro Bank customer has told of his fight to g... Share
Australia news Aug 4, 2026 Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies one day after 5,200km ride across Australia Montgomery died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney just one day after completing his latest fundraising cycling trip with his teenage grandsonFollow our Aus... Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies one day after 5,200km ride across Australia Montgomery died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney just one day after completing his latest fundraising cycling trip with his teenage grandsonFollow our Aus... Share
Independent Commission Against Corruption Aug 4, 2026 ‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal quizzed at Icac about former staffer’s message NSW shadow attorney general, Damien Tudehope, tells inquiry Jean-Claude Perrottet had a talent for recruitingA senior New South Wales Liberal says the younge... ‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal quizzed at Icac about former staffer’s message NSW shadow attorney general, Damien Tudehope, tells inquiry Jean-Claude Perrottet had a talent for recruitingA senior New South Wales Liberal says the younge... Share
New Zealand Aug 4, 2026 Nine Lives, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is caught after three years Large tabby cat that wiped out dozens of rare p?teke, or brown teal, has been killed after eluding trappers with its ‘very erratic’ behaviourA notorious fera... Nine Lives, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is caught after three years Large tabby cat that wiped out dozens of rare p?teke, or brown teal, has been killed after eluding trappers with its ‘very erratic’ behaviourA notorious fera... Share
Japan Aug 4, 2026 Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summerThree lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others a... Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summerThree lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others a... Share
Food Aug 4, 2026 Herby frittata and a knockout fruit and feta salad: Sami Tamimi’s Arabic summer recipes Levantine summer magic in a herby and moreish Arabic frittata with a peachy fruit, red onion and rocket saladI’ve always loved food that can be enjoyed at ro... Herby frittata and a knockout fruit and feta salad: Sami Tamimi’s Arabic summer recipes Levantine summer magic in a herby and moreish Arabic frittata with a peachy fruit, red onion and rocket saladI’ve always loved food that can be enjoyed at ro... Share
Television Aug 4, 2026 TV tonight: the true horror of the Salisbury Poisonings laid bare Gripping first-hand testimonies walk through the events of the 2018 poisoning. Plus: a campfire showdown in Survivor Australia. Here’s what to watch this eve... TV tonight: the true horror of the Salisbury Poisonings laid bare Gripping first-hand testimonies walk through the events of the 2018 poisoning. Plus: a campfire showdown in Survivor Australia. Here’s what to watch this eve... Share
Côte d’Ivoire Aug 4, 2026 Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles, the coupé-décalé offshoot is latest expression of Côte d’Ivoire’s pop cultureThe 400-strong crowd, perched on pla... Acrobatic, goofy and super-fast: the biama battles redefining Ivorian dance culture Fuelled by TikTok and street dance battles, the coupé-décalé offshoot is latest expression of Côte d’Ivoire’s pop cultureThe 400-strong crowd, perched on pla... Share
Theatre Aug 4, 2026 Reader Q&A: ask our comedy critic anything ahead of the Edinburgh fringe The world’s largest performing arts festival returns to the Scottish capital for three weeks – and over 4,000 shows – from this weekend. Brian Logan will be... Reader Q&A: ask our comedy critic anything ahead of the Edinburgh fringe The world’s largest performing arts festival returns to the Scottish capital for three weeks – and over 4,000 shows – from this weekend. Brian Logan will be... Share
