US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. See more
Makerfield byelection Jun 18, 2026 Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that... Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England? About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that... Share
Ukraine Jun 18, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576... Ukraine war briefing: Allies give nod for Kyiv to reproduce their air-defence missiles Proposal comes amid critical shortages of air defence ammunition; leaders at France summit hail renewed focus on pressuring Russia. What we know on day 1,576... Share
Norway Jun 18, 2026 Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundly shaken public trustThe No... Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundly shaken public trustThe No... Share
Mexico Jun 18, 2026 From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factorThe mood in Mexico... From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factorThe mood in Mexico... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy W... Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy W... Share
Environment Jun 18, 2026 Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’? We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human heartsA version of this piece was originally published on A... Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’? We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human heartsA version of this piece was originally published on A... Share
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
