Social Media Apr 20, 2026 An Explosion Rattles a Toronto Neighborhood. A Drake Video Was to Blame. A blast on Thursday night turned out to be for a video shoot, but it unnerved residents who had lived through a propane plant explosion in 2008. An Explosion Rattles a Toronto Neighborhood. A Drake Video Was to Blame. A blast on Thursday night turned out to be for a video shoot, but it unnerved residents who had lived through a propane plant explosion in 2008. See more
Capital gains tax Jun 17, 2026 Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash m... Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash m... Share
Inflation Jun 17, 2026 UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices Flatlining figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest ratesUK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last m... UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices Flatlining figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest ratesUK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last m... Share
Television Jun 17, 2026 TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie8pm, Channel 4With... TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie8pm, Channel 4With... Share
Food Jun 17, 2026 A lemony loaf, a stir-fry and a cheeseboard pickle: Ravinder Bhogal’s courgette recipes Three ways with summer’s versatile vegetable: as a simple meal, a deliciously moist loaf and a South Asian achaar to spice up any cheese sandwichCourgettes d... A lemony loaf, a stir-fry and a cheeseboard pickle: Ravinder Bhogal’s courgette recipes Three ways with summer’s versatile vegetable: as a simple meal, a deliciously moist loaf and a South Asian achaar to spice up any cheese sandwichCourgettes d... Share
Friendship Jun 17, 2026 A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team togetherIt was December 2023 and I was searching in the... A moment that changed me: A WhatsApp message about a little-known sport made me an unlikely celebrity in Japan I’d always wanted to represent my country at something, so when I learned about Mölkky, I got a team togetherIt was December 2023 and I was searching in the... Share
New South Wales Jun 17, 2026 Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for... Share
Animal behaviour Jun 17, 2026 Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcherWhen it comes to following human cues, it seems th... Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcherWhen it comes to following human cues, it seems th... Share
Palestine Action Jun 17, 2026 The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives“If you are targeting people on t... The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives“If you are targeting people on t... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Harry Kane’s American dream begins: ‘I’m coming into this in the best way possible’ Striker will lead England against Croatia at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, seeking to right the wrongs of Qatar 2022There has long been something about the... Harry Kane’s American dream begins: ‘I’m coming into this in the best way possible’ Striker will lead England against Croatia at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, seeking to right the wrongs of Qatar 2022There has long been something about the... Share
China Jun 17, 2026 They were forced into marriage and abused. Now women facing exploitation in China have a glimmer of hope Female activists are working in the shadows to find and support vulnerable women they fear are being failed by authoritiesLast summer, Xiaocao, a softly spok... They were forced into marriage and abused. Now women facing exploitation in China have a glimmer of hope Female activists are working in the shadows to find and support vulnerable women they fear are being failed by authoritiesLast summer, Xiaocao, a softly spok... Share
John Lewis Jun 17, 2026 John Lewis injects £20m into Glasgow city centre store in wider branch reboot Upgrade to Buchanan Galleries part of £50m spend this year and £800m by 2029 to revive appeal of department storesJohn Lewis is to spend £20m on a revamp of... John Lewis injects £20m into Glasgow city centre store in wider branch reboot Upgrade to Buchanan Galleries part of £50m spend this year and £800m by 2029 to revive appeal of department storesJohn Lewis is to spend £20m on a revamp of... Share
BBC Jun 17, 2026 BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘slags’, ‘sluts’ and ‘bitches’ Exclusive: Cain has been lauded by corporation for his appeal to young men despite history of abusive and misogynistic remarks• Warning: this article contain... BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘slags’, ‘sluts’ and ‘bitches’ Exclusive: Cain has been lauded by corporation for his appeal to young men despite history of abusive and misogynistic remarks• Warning: this article contain... Share
