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
Solar power Aug 2, 2026 Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s gr... Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s gr... Share
Farming Aug 2, 2026 Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn Wheat is half normal height, while England is seeing earliest ever harvest as farmers battle to salvage what they can of their cropsBritain could face shorta... Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn Wheat is half normal height, while England is seeing earliest ever harvest as farmers battle to salvage what they can of their cropsBritain could face shorta... Share
National Gallery Aug 2, 2026 National Gallery security staff segregated like ‘second-class citizens’, curator claims Exclusive: Outsourced guards, largely from minority ethnic backgrounds, barred from staff hub for mainly white employeesThe National Gallery’s security staff... National Gallery security staff segregated like ‘second-class citizens’, curator claims Exclusive: Outsourced guards, largely from minority ethnic backgrounds, barred from staff hub for mainly white employeesThe National Gallery’s security staff... Share
Prisons and probation Aug 2, 2026 Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of chi... Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of chi... Share
Books Aug 2, 2026 Tom Gauld on how to be a top reader – cartoon Continue reading... Tom Gauld on how to be a top reader – cartoon Continue reading... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Aug 2, 2026 Commonwealth Games 2026: day 10 – in pictures We look at the best images from the final day of action in Glasgow, featuring netball, bowls, judo and track cycling Continue reading... Commonwealth Games 2026: day 10 – in pictures We look at the best images from the final day of action in Glasgow, featuring netball, bowls, judo and track cycling Continue reading... Share
Reform UK Aug 2, 2026 ‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of sleaze... ‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of sleaze... Share
Greece Aug 2, 2026 Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens Greek police say 26-year-old foreigner is believed to have left Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body in derelict buildingA man has been arrested after the death of a S... Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens Greek police say 26-year-old foreigner is believed to have left Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body in derelict buildingA man has been arrested after the death of a S... Share
Indigenous Australians Aug 2, 2026 A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse Exclusive: Karlene Whitton says her son Matthew Roberts took his own life three months into his jail term. ‘I keep picturing it every night’Warning: This art... A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse Exclusive: Karlene Whitton says her son Matthew Roberts took his own life three months into his jail term. ‘I keep picturing it every night’Warning: This art... Share
Alan Jones Aug 2, 2026 Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney The 85-year-old former broadcaster faces 22 charges from six different complainants in what is expected to be a four-month trialGet our breaking news email,... Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney The 85-year-old former broadcaster faces 22 charges from six different complainants in what is expected to be a four-month trialGet our breaking news email,... Share
Kidnapping and Hostages Aug 2, 2026 Man Charged in Girl’s Abduction Nearly Four Years After She Was Last Seen The police found the girl, who was 15 when she disappeared in 2022 in Milwaukee, alive in Virginia in May. A man faces more than 60 charges, including abduct... Man Charged in Girl’s Abduction Nearly Four Years After She Was Last Seen The police found the girl, who was 15 when she disappeared in 2022 in Milwaukee, alive in Virginia in May. A man faces more than 60 charges, including abduct... Share
Cooking and Cookbooks Aug 2, 2026 We Have Seafood Shack at Home Melissa Clark’s five-star baked fish and chips satisfy that summer craving, no deep-frying necessary. We Have Seafood Shack at Home Melissa Clark’s five-star baked fish and chips satisfy that summer craving, no deep-frying necessary. Share
