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
Politics Apr 30, 2026 Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that | George Monbiot As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep... Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that | George Monbiot As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep... Share
Germany Apr 30, 2026 Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in GermanyWhy does the US have military bases in Germany – an... Trump tells Merz to ‘fix his broken country’ in new attack on German chancellor US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in GermanyWhy does the US have military bases in Germany – an... Share
The Blair Witch Project Apr 30, 2026 Original Blair Witch team added to reboot after voicing outrage A new reboot of the 1999 horror hit will now feature two of the original stars and the directing team as executive producersThe reboot of The Blair Witch Pro... Original Blair Witch team added to reboot after voicing outrage A new reboot of the 1999 horror hit will now feature two of the original stars and the directing team as executive producersThe reboot of The Blair Witch Pro... Share
UK security and counter-terrorism Apr 30, 2026 Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack convicted after MI5 undercover sting Senior police officer warns of young people being drawn into violent extremism as Alfie Coleman found guiltyMore and more young people are being drawn into t... Neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack convicted after MI5 undercover sting Senior police officer warns of young people being drawn into violent extremism as Alfie Coleman found guiltyMore and more young people are being drawn into t... Share
UK news Apr 30, 2026 Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starme... Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starme... Share
Press freedom Apr 30, 2026 Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowe... Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowe... Share
Art Apr 30, 2026 German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88 Prominent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and... German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88 Prominent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and... Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act. Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 30, 2026 Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making. Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making. Share
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations Apr 30, 2026 Man Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt To Stay in Jail For Now Cole Tomas Allen’s lawyers said he was in 24-hour lockdown and asked for him to be placed in less restrictive conditions. Allen is due back in court on May 11. Man Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt To Stay in Jail For Now Cole Tomas Allen’s lawyers said he was in 24-hour lockdown and asked for him to be placed in less restrictive conditions. Allen is due back in court on May 11. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 30, 2026 How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation. How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it... How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it... Share
