Embargoes and Sanctions May 11, 2026 As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation. As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation. See more
Rape and sexual assault Jul 22, 2026 ‘The bed you thought was safe, isn’t safe’: how Zoe Watts survived drug-facilitated rape – and fought back For years, her husband was adding sedatives to her evening cup of tea. Now, with fellow survivor Amanda Stanhope, she is lifting the lid on a hidden and diab... ‘The bed you thought was safe, isn’t safe’: how Zoe Watts survived drug-facilitated rape – and fought back For years, her husband was adding sedatives to her evening cup of tea. Now, with fellow survivor Amanda Stanhope, she is lifting the lid on a hidden and diab... Share
England Jul 22, 2026 First ‘puffling’ sighting in three decades give hope for Dorset's struggling puffin colony – video A rare glimpse of a young puffin emerging from its nest has given conservationists fresh hope for the future of Dorset’s dwindling puffin population. The ‘pu... First ‘puffling’ sighting in three decades give hope for Dorset's struggling puffin colony – video A rare glimpse of a young puffin emerging from its nest has given conservationists fresh hope for the future of Dorset’s dwindling puffin population. The ‘pu... Share
Arizona Jul 22, 2026 Andy Biggs wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up race against Katie Hobbs Republicans also picked nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes midterm battle in the battleground sta... Andy Biggs wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up race against Katie Hobbs Republicans also picked nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes midterm battle in the battleground sta... Share
Birds Jul 22, 2026 ‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades Puffling excites volunteers trying to save the last known regular nesting site on mainland of southern EnglandFor years, volunteers have craned their necks a... ‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades Puffling excites volunteers trying to save the last known regular nesting site on mainland of southern EnglandFor years, volunteers have craned their necks a... Share
Japan Jul 22, 2026 Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heatJapan logged it... Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heatJapan logged it... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 22, 2026 Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in... Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in... Share
House of Representatives Jul 21, 2026 House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms Measure authorizes spending until 4 December as Republicans seek to avoid volatile issue in election seasonThe US House of Representatives on Tuesday approve... House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms Measure authorizes spending until 4 December as Republicans seek to avoid volatile issue in election seasonThe US House of Representatives on Tuesday approve... Share
Nuclear Weapons Jul 21, 2026 Trump Administration Is Said to Reach Broad Nuclear Deal With Saudis Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear p... Trump Administration Is Said to Reach Broad Nuclear Deal With Saudis Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear p... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 21, 2026 Trump Pick Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Challenge Arizona Governor Representative Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican and an ally of the president, will try to unite Republicans against Gov. Katie Hobbs in a crucial swing... Trump Pick Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Challenge Arizona Governor Representative Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican and an ally of the president, will try to unite Republicans against Gov. Katie Hobbs in a crucial swing... Share
US military Jul 21, 2026 US military identifies third service member killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base Sgt Angel S Pampersad also believed to be dead in attack that killed two others, raising death toll to 18 troops since start of Iran warThe US military has c... US military identifies third service member killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base Sgt Angel S Pampersad also believed to be dead in attack that killed two others, raising death toll to 18 troops since start of Iran warThe US military has c... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 21, 2026 House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with most Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle. House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with most Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle. Share
Iran Jul 21, 2026 What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility Trump is threatening to attack? Little is known about the complex near the Natanz nuclear facility, but it is estimated it is buried almost 100 metres inside a mountainWith the conflict bet... What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s underground nuclear facility Trump is threatening to attack? Little is known about the complex near the Natanz nuclear facility, but it is estimated it is buried almost 100 metres inside a mountainWith the conflict bet... Share
