Macron May 12, 2026 Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries. Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries. See more
Stage Jul 1, 2026 The best theatre to stream this month: all rise for Rosamund Pike’s Inter Alia The star delivers a breathtaking performance in Suzie Miller’s play about a judge under pressure, while Paddington gets everyone singing and Peter Shaffer’s... The best theatre to stream this month: all rise for Rosamund Pike’s Inter Alia The star delivers a breathtaking performance in Suzie Miller’s play about a judge under pressure, while Paddington gets everyone singing and Peter Shaffer’s... Share
Documentary films Jul 1, 2026 ‘Get away from there – run!’ The stunning film about love blossoming amid the carnage of Aleppo Birds of War is an award-winning docudrama in which its own directors fall in love while reporting the horrors in Syria. They explain why they needed a psych... ‘Get away from there – run!’ The stunning film about love blossoming amid the carnage of Aleppo Birds of War is an award-winning docudrama in which its own directors fall in love while reporting the horrors in Syria. They explain why they needed a psych... Share
Art Jul 1, 2026 ‘I thought of her as a volcano’: the triumphant art and very troubling death of Ana Mendieta Her shocking performances and stunning images made Mendieta the talk of the art world in the 1970s and 80s. Then she fell from a New York apartment block in... ‘I thought of her as a volcano’: the triumphant art and very troubling death of Ana Mendieta Her shocking performances and stunning images made Mendieta the talk of the art world in the 1970s and 80s. Then she fell from a New York apartment block in... Share
Lily Allen Jul 1, 2026 Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’ Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interactionLily Allen... Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’ Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interactionLily Allen... Share
Colorado Jul 1, 2026 Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area. Melat Kiros, a Left-Wing Insurgent, Ousts a 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area. Share
Colorado Jul 1, 2026 Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a pro... Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a pro... Share
Andy Burnham Jun 30, 2026 The Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects – podcast Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group Mainstream, explains the thinking behind itHelen Pidd ha... The Burnham blueprint, as told by one of its architects – podcast Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group Mainstream, explains the thinking behind itHelen Pidd ha... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jun 30, 2026 Anthropic: US has lifted export controls on Fable and Mythos AI models after security risk fears The AI company was forced earlier this month to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationalsAnthropic has said the US commerce... Anthropic: US has lifted export controls on Fable and Mythos AI models after security risk fears The AI company was forced earlier this month to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationalsAnthropic has said the US commerce... Share
Japan Jun 30, 2026 ‘Fine for others to pay more’: can Japan attract more overseas tourists while charging them extra? Japan has ambitious targets to increase overseas visitor numbers, but there are growing concerns about overtourism. One possible answer is two-tier pricingPe... ‘Fine for others to pay more’: can Japan attract more overseas tourists while charging them extra? Japan has ambitious targets to increase overseas visitor numbers, but there are growing concerns about overtourism. One possible answer is two-tier pricingPe... Share
Climate crisis Jun 30, 2026 Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine lifeTemperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, ra... Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine lifeTemperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, ra... Share
Colorado Jun 30, 2026 Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump. Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump. Share
Personal Finances Jun 30, 2026 Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants. Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants. Share
