Apr 20, 2026 Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. See more
International Relations Jun 18, 2026 Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies. Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies. Share
Smartphones Jun 18, 2026 Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court. Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court. Share
Jun 18, 2026 Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Offers Hope for Shipping With an initial agreement signed by both sides, oil could soon flow again through the Strait of Hormuz. But prospects for a long-term deal remained murky as... Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Offers Hope for Shipping With an initial agreement signed by both sides, oil could soon flow again through the Strait of Hormuz. But prospects for a long-term deal remained murky as... Share
Inflation (Economics) Jun 18, 2026 Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks. Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman. Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks. Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman. Share
Games Jun 18, 2026 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – a playable love letter to Zelda PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square EnixUpbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and... The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – a playable love letter to Zelda PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square EnixUpbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and... Share
Classical music Jun 18, 2026 Dazzling, delightful – and unfairly dismissed: Stephen Hough on the art of the transcription Bach, Beethoven and Brahms did it. Liszt took it to such virtuosic heights that the entire genre almost collapsed. Ahead of his own album of transcriptions,... Dazzling, delightful – and unfairly dismissed: Stephen Hough on the art of the transcription Bach, Beethoven and Brahms did it. Liszt took it to such virtuosic heights that the entire genre almost collapsed. Ahead of his own album of transcriptions,... Share
WNBA Jun 18, 2026 Olivia Miles: the goggled wonder woman pulverizing WNBA opponents in her rookie season The Minnesota Lynx point guard’s creativity has made an impact in her first pro season and has fans racing to watch her highlight reelsFor dedicated WNBA fan... Olivia Miles: the goggled wonder woman pulverizing WNBA opponents in her rookie season The Minnesota Lynx point guard’s creativity has made an impact in her first pro season and has fans racing to watch her highlight reelsFor dedicated WNBA fan... Share
Women's World Cup 2027 Jun 18, 2026 Women’s World Cup playoffs: England land Greece, Scotland get Czechia in first round England to play Ukraine or Slovakia if they beat GreeceScotland probably face Sweden if they win first gameEngland will need to overcome Greece and either Sl... Women’s World Cup playoffs: England land Greece, Scotland get Czechia in first round England to play Ukraine or Slovakia if they beat GreeceScotland probably face Sweden if they win first gameEngland will need to overcome Greece and either Sl... Share
US Open Jun 18, 2026 US Open 2026: golf updates on day one – live ? Updates from the opening round at Shinnecock Hills? Preview | Follow us on Instagram | Mail DavidThe very early starters did get a couple of holes in at le... US Open 2026: golf updates on day one – live ? Updates from the opening round at Shinnecock Hills? Preview | Follow us on Instagram | Mail DavidThe very early starters did get a couple of holes in at le... Share
Doctor Who Jun 18, 2026 ‘It’s so camp!’ The queer Doctor Who cabaret with dancing drag daleks Latex aliens, screaming fans and an ‘LGBTQ+ARDIS’ … the big sellout crowds of Gallifrey Cabaret are keeping the fantasy TV show alive – even if its future on... ‘It’s so camp!’ The queer Doctor Who cabaret with dancing drag daleks Latex aliens, screaming fans and an ‘LGBTQ+ARDIS’ … the big sellout crowds of Gallifrey Cabaret are keeping the fantasy TV show alive – even if its future on... Share
New York Jun 18, 2026 Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driverA teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central P... Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driverA teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central P... Share
Lancashire Jun 18, 2026 Whole life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby Jamie Varley jailed for life and partner John McGowan-Fazakerley jailed for 19 years over death of Preston DaveyA secondary school teacher has been jailed fo... Whole life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby Jamie Varley jailed for life and partner John McGowan-Fazakerley jailed for 19 years over death of Preston DaveyA secondary school teacher has been jailed fo... Share
