Books and Literature May 14, 2026 Ellen Burstyn on Her Favorite Books and Her Love of Poetry “Of course, at 93 I am not as good at memorizing as I used to be,” the Oscar-winning actress and author says. “But it is good exercise.” Ellen Burstyn on Her Favorite Books and Her Love of Poetry “Of course, at 93 I am not as good at memorizing as I used to be,” the Oscar-winning actress and author says. “But it is good exercise.” See more
Tour de France 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Evenepoel pips Pogacar again as Tour de France nightime doping test row deepens Belgian wins time trail and says pursuit of leader ‘not over yet’Florian Lipowitz, third last year, quits race after crashingRemco Evenepoel took back-to-bac... Evenepoel pips Pogacar again as Tour de France nightime doping test row deepens Belgian wins time trail and says pursuit of leader ‘not over yet’Florian Lipowitz, third last year, quits race after crashingRemco Evenepoel took back-to-bac... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014 As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow hosted the eventThe first person to st... Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014 As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow hosted the eventThe first person to st... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future dealsAs is often the case, it has been left t... Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future dealsAs is often the case, it has been left t... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jul 21, 2026 US troops killed: has Trump lost control of Iran war? - The Latest The US has carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran, after three US soldiers were killed in action.The Pentagon has also admitted that nearly 100 US... US troops killed: has Trump lost control of Iran war? - The Latest The US has carried out a fresh round of strikes against Iran, after three US soldiers were killed in action.The Pentagon has also admitted that nearly 100 US... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026 Freestyle swimmer eligible for Scotland through father GerryMadeleine’s appearance in 2007 still under police investigationMadeleine McCann’s younger brother... Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026 Freestyle swimmer eligible for Scotland through father GerryMadeleine’s appearance in 2007 still under police investigationMadeleine McCann’s younger brother... Share
Pete Hegseth Jul 21, 2026 Pete Hegseth faces questions over $87.6bn additional funding for Pentagon Defense secretary and chair of the joint chiefs face Senate appropriations committee to continue Iran war effortThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, walke... Pete Hegseth faces questions over $87.6bn additional funding for Pentagon Defense secretary and chair of the joint chiefs face Senate appropriations committee to continue Iran war effortThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, walke... Share
US news Jul 21, 2026 Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’ Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next monthSign up for the Breaking News US newslet... Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’ Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next monthSign up for the Breaking News US newslet... Share
France Jul 21, 2026 France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social med... France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a bill banning social med... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 21, 2026 Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote Assuming he is confirmed by the full Senate as expected, Mr. Clayton will take command of the Office of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte, a housing offi... Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote Assuming he is confirmed by the full Senate as expected, Mr. Clayton will take command of the Office of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte, a housing offi... Share
Maine Jul 21, 2026 Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and three long-shot candidates with little public sup... Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and three long-shot candidates with little public sup... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 21, 2026 Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians Several days of airstrikes have hit water and energy plants in Kuwait, a nation that relies on desalination for 90 percent of its drinking water. Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians Several days of airstrikes have hit water and energy plants in Kuwait, a nation that relies on desalination for 90 percent of its drinking water. Share
Fedorov Jul 21, 2026 Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General The move follows a wave of protests in response to the firing of the defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war. Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General The move follows a wave of protests in response to the firing of the defense minister, who had clashed with the general over how to fight the war. Share
