Soccer Apr 20, 2026 Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer. Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer. See more
Art and design Jun 18, 2026 ‘The beauty of the useless’: Spain’s super-thin restaurant napkins are throwaway art treasures Forever flimsy and ineffective at cleaning greasy fingers, the servilletas of the Iberian peninsula resist the relentless ‘optimisation’ of our age. A new ph... ‘The beauty of the useless’: Spain’s super-thin restaurant napkins are throwaway art treasures Forever flimsy and ineffective at cleaning greasy fingers, the servilletas of the Iberian peninsula resist the relentless ‘optimisation’ of our age. A new ph... Share
Science Jun 18, 2026 Inside the audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic – podcast Sea ice is melting fast and worsening the climate crisis. But what if there were a way to thicken it again? Madeleine Finlay is joined by environment editor... Inside the audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic – podcast Sea ice is melting fast and worsening the climate crisis. But what if there were a way to thicken it again? Madeleine Finlay is joined by environment editor... Share
Film Jun 18, 2026 ‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he t... ‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he t... Share
Pornography Jun 18, 2026 The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’ As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large... The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’ As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large... Share
Japan Jun 18, 2026 ‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside JapanIn many other nations,... ‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave Shoko Kawata’s decision to take time off to have a baby – an unprecedented step for a mayor – has sparked weeks of debate inside JapanIn many other nations,... Share
Pharmaceuticals industry Jun 18, 2026 NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs Supply problems pose risk to health, with common painkillers, epilepsy medication and HRT affectedBritons are facing some of the “most severe” shortages of N... NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs Supply problems pose risk to health, with common painkillers, epilepsy medication and HRT affectedBritons are facing some of the “most severe” shortages of N... Share
Europe Jun 18, 2026 Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europeans believe crime is risin... Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds YouGov survey of six countries shows respondents think crime is increasing – though most trust their national police Western Europeans believe crime is risin... Share
Brexit Jun 18, 2026 Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single marketBrexit has depressed UK exports to the EU... Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single marketBrexit has depressed UK exports to the EU... Share
Sydney Jun 18, 2026 ‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after children in pram hit and killed by car Katherine, five, and brother Harry, 14 months, died on Wednesday after their pram was hit by an SUV in CabramattaGet our breaking news email, free app or dai... ‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after children in pram hit and killed by car Katherine, five, and brother Harry, 14 months, died on Wednesday after their pram was hit by an SUV in CabramattaGet our breaking news email, free app or dai... Share
Politics and Government Jun 18, 2026 Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster. Share
Indonesia Jun 18, 2026 In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs. In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs. Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jun 17, 2026 Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity G7 leaders and mediator Pakistan hailed the release of the memorandum of understanding, views that were not widely shared in Israel and among US RepublicansP... Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulity G7 leaders and mediator Pakistan hailed the release of the memorandum of understanding, views that were not widely shared in Israel and among US RepublicansP... Share
