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
Film Aug 4, 2026 Careless whispers: what really happened between George Michael and Lindsay Anderson? The Wham! movie producer reveals all How did the pioneering director get involved – then fall out – with the 80s’ poppiest band? How are Sam Peckinpah and Michael Jackson’s Thriller involved? Pr... Careless whispers: what really happened between George Michael and Lindsay Anderson? The Wham! movie producer reveals all How did the pioneering director get involved – then fall out – with the 80s’ poppiest band? How are Sam Peckinpah and Michael Jackson’s Thriller involved? Pr... Share
Chris Hoy Aug 4, 2026 ‘They’re not alone’: Chris Hoy on his ambition to stop men dying of prostate cancer Cycling legend on living with a stage 4 diagnosis, fundraising with Miguel Induráin and why Andy Burnham could be key to his ambition of helping othersSir Ch... ‘They’re not alone’: Chris Hoy on his ambition to stop men dying of prostate cancer Cycling legend on living with a stage 4 diagnosis, fundraising with Miguel Induráin and why Andy Burnham could be key to his ambition of helping othersSir Ch... Share
Chemical industry Aug 4, 2026 UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzeneA plastic manufacturer in the... UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzeneA plastic manufacturer in the... Share
Breast cancer Aug 4, 2026 GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of women who will develop disease Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteriaYoung women in England who later develop breast cancer are not... GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of women who will develop disease Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteriaYoung women in England who later develop breast cancer are not... Share
London Aug 4, 2026 Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homesA £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick... Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homesA £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick... Share
Germany Aug 4, 2026 Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians Campaigners say people who have had cancer face discrimination in areas including bank loans, adoption of children and insuranceGerman politicians who have s... Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians Campaigners say people who have had cancer face discrimination in areas including bank loans, adoption of children and insuranceGerman politicians who have s... Share
Victorian politics Aug 4, 2026 What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearerFollow our Australia... What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearerFollow our Australia... Share
Health Aug 4, 2026 Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’Sick patients in New South Wale... Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’Sick patients in New South Wale... Share
Rural affairs Aug 4, 2026 Country diary: Martha, a tribute to Buxton’s miners, has been knocked off her plinth. Why? | Mark Cocker Buxton, Derbyshire: Acts of vandalism are not unusual. Have we normalised the destruction of ‘common ground’?Our town is blessed to have the Buxton Civic Ass... Country diary: Martha, a tribute to Buxton’s miners, has been knocked off her plinth. Why? | Mark Cocker Buxton, Derbyshire: Acts of vandalism are not unusual. Have we normalised the destruction of ‘common ground’?Our town is blessed to have the Buxton Civic Ass... Share
Nato Aug 4, 2026 With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’ Even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policyHow can Europe defend itself against Russia with... With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’ Even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policyHow can Europe defend itself against Russia with... Share
Military Aug 4, 2026 ‘Fortnite on steroids’: the virtual gaming worlds transformed to train British soldiers Inside Skyral, part of a consortium that won a £2bn MoD contract to help forces game out complex decisionsOn a sunny July day in Riga, Latvia, a Nato convoy... ‘Fortnite on steroids’: the virtual gaming worlds transformed to train British soldiers Inside Skyral, part of a consortium that won a £2bn MoD contract to help forces game out complex decisionsOn a sunny July day in Riga, Latvia, a Nato convoy... Share
Theatre Aug 4, 2026 What, no sequinned crooners? How cruises became the home for world class theatre Forget cheesy acts, these days cruise ships boast the cutting edge tech to stage hip West End productions and Olivier award-winning musicals – and young peop... What, no sequinned crooners? How cruises became the home for world class theatre Forget cheesy acts, these days cruise ships boast the cutting edge tech to stage hip West End productions and Olivier award-winning musicals – and young peop... Share
