Art May 10, 2026 Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions. Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions. See more
Sport Jul 20, 2026 Skeleton ace Matt Weston slides into climate action: ‘We’re dirtbags making a difference’ In today’s newsletter: how Britain’s celebrated Winter Olympian is responding to the existential threat to snow and ice sportsAs the scorched grass turns lem... Skeleton ace Matt Weston slides into climate action: ‘We’re dirtbags making a difference’ In today’s newsletter: how Britain’s celebrated Winter Olympian is responding to the existential threat to snow and ice sportsAs the scorched grass turns lem... Share
England cricket team Jul 20, 2026 England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still aroundAs England’s men scatter for the Hundred... England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still aroundAs England’s men scatter for the Hundred... Share
Transfer window Jul 20, 2026 João Gomes seals £38m Aston Villa move, Hall and Robinson on Manchester United list Brazil midfielder Gomes joins from Wolves United sign young winger Thompson from SpursThe Brazil international João Gomes has joined Aston Villa in a £38m de... João Gomes seals £38m Aston Villa move, Hall and Robinson on Manchester United list Brazil midfielder Gomes joins from Wolves United sign young winger Thompson from SpursThe Brazil international João Gomes has joined Aston Villa in a £38m de... Share
Labour Jul 20, 2026 Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinetUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has formal... Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinetUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has formal... Share
Nigel Farage Jul 20, 2026 Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin says parliament mounting ‘vicious and desperate campaign to stop Reform UK’A Reform UK MP has complained that the standards system in... Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin says parliament mounting ‘vicious and desperate campaign to stop Reform UK’A Reform UK MP has complained that the standards system in... Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Jul 20, 2026 Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan Both were active-duty soldiers, the Defense Department said. They were killed in action after an Iranian strike on a U.S. base on Friday. Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan Both were active-duty soldiers, the Defense Department said. They were killed in action after an Iranian strike on a U.S. base on Friday. Share
Fashion and Apparel Jul 20, 2026 There’s Nothing Casual About Andy Burnham’s Casual Style Though it is smart. The new British prime minister is ushering in a new era of Westminster dressing. There’s Nothing Casual About Andy Burnham’s Casual Style Though it is smart. The new British prime minister is ushering in a new era of Westminster dressing. Share
Proms 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early Royal Albert Hall, LondonOutgoing chief conductor David Afkham brought Spanish repertoire, castanets and a certain team’s football scarf in a programme heavy... Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early Royal Albert Hall, LondonOutgoing chief conductor David Afkham brought Spanish repertoire, castanets and a certain team’s football scarf in a programme heavy... Share
US midterm elections 2026 Jul 20, 2026 High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability Jake Johnson grew up relying on government assistance. Now he’s running for Tim Waltz’s old seat in CongressHigh school math teacher Jake Johnson easily reca... High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability Jake Johnson grew up relying on government assistance. Now he’s running for Tim Waltz’s old seat in CongressHigh school math teacher Jake Johnson easily reca... Share
Global development Jul 20, 2026 Prickly pears, avocados and lemons: how rainwater harvesting is feeding Mexico City’s gardens and homes Thousands of low-income households are benefiting from a simple system that captures and filters rainfall from the city’s roofsWalking up a steep hill to a s... Prickly pears, avocados and lemons: how rainwater harvesting is feeding Mexico City’s gardens and homes Thousands of low-income households are benefiting from a simple system that captures and filters rainfall from the city’s roofsWalking up a steep hill to a s... Share
Trump administration Jul 20, 2026 ‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointeesIt was a late Friday afternoon in Boston when Harva... ‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointeesIt was a late Friday afternoon in Boston when Harva... Share
Technology Jul 20, 2026 Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse materialCases of predators coercing children into pr... Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse materialCases of predators coercing children into pr... Share
