United States Politics and Government May 15, 2026 Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers. Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers. See more
World Cup 2026 Jul 3, 2026 England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaignIn the 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republi... England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaignIn the 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republi... Share
Science fiction and fantasy films Jul 3, 2026 The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’ The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequelThe archit... The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’ The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequelThe archit... Share
Nationalisation Jul 3, 2026 A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done? With 1.5m families waiting for social housing and Labour’s building targets already falling short, the challenge is hugeFrom the front garden of the red-bric... A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done? With 1.5m families waiting for social housing and Labour’s building targets already falling short, the challenge is hugeFrom the front garden of the red-bric... Share
US news Jul 3, 2026 For allies and adversaries alike, America at 250 is a solid global citizen gone rogue America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th... For allies and adversaries alike, America at 250 is a solid global citizen gone rogue America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th... Share
Labour Jul 3, 2026 Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’Hollie Ridley, Labour’s general se... Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary Exclusive: As well as citing personal reasons, Ridley says she is making way for a successor ‘to work alongside new leader’Hollie Ridley, Labour’s general se... Share
Extreme heat Jul 3, 2026 Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7CLast week’s heatwave across western Europe sha... Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7CLast week’s heatwave across western Europe sha... Share
Fireworks Jul 3, 2026 How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri. How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri. Share
Wisconsin Jul 3, 2026 A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State? Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she woul... A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State? Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she woul... Share
World War II (1939-45) Jul 3, 2026 A Hitler Bunker Faces Demolition In Housing-Challenged Berlin Preservation experts say the move to develop the site reflects a tension in Germany between the need to preserve historically significant monuments and the n... A Hitler Bunker Faces Demolition In Housing-Challenged Berlin Preservation experts say the move to develop the site reflects a tension in Germany between the need to preserve historically significant monuments and the n... Share
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Jul 3, 2026 Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia “Are we in the Soviet Union now?” said one Russian, stunned and frustrated by long lwaits at the pumps. Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia “Are we in the Soviet Union now?” said one Russian, stunned and frustrated by long lwaits at the pumps. Share
Books and Literature Jul 3, 2026 John Byrne, an ‘X-Men’ Artist, Returns to Rewrite the Story His Way After creative differences led him to step away from the characters that made him famous decades ago, John Byrne calls “Elsewhen” his swan song. He’s not goi... John Byrne, an ‘X-Men’ Artist, Returns to Rewrite the Story His Way After creative differences led him to step away from the characters that made him famous decades ago, John Byrne calls “Elsewhen” his swan song. He’s not goi... Share
Reality Television Jul 3, 2026 Vicki Gunvalson on Her ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Return When Vicki Gunvalson signed on for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” 20 years ago, no one knew she’d become a quintessential reality TV star. Vicki Gunvalson on Her ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Return When Vicki Gunvalson signed on for “The Real Housewives of Orange County” 20 years ago, no one knew she’d become a quintessential reality TV star. Share
