International Relations Apr 20, 2026 Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. See more
Wes Streeting Apr 26, 2026 Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharmaDozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streetin... Dozens of MPs oppose Streeting’s new power to say what NHS pays for drugs Health secretary’s ‘power grab’ to override Nice comes amid growing concern move may be illegal and benefit big pharmaDozens of MPs are opposing Wes Streetin... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Apr 26, 2026 UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zeroOne vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean... UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zeroOne vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean... Share
Mental health Apr 26, 2026 Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade Exclusive: Samaritans call for mandatory training for firefighters amid rise in incidentsSuicide-related callouts to fire and rescue services in England have... Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade Exclusive: Samaritans call for mandatory training for firefighters amid rise in incidentsSuicide-related callouts to fire and rescue services in England have... Share
Apr 26, 2026 D.C. media parties go on, despite news of gunfire. D.C. media parties go on, despite news of gunfire. Share
Tuscany holidays Apr 26, 2026 Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sightFirst, i... Forget Florence: six of the best towns in Tuscany to escape overtourism Beyond the Tuscan capital, there are exquisite towns with Medici fortresses, stunning frescoes, Roman amphitheatres – and not a selfie stick in sightFirst, i... Share
Television & radio Apr 26, 2026 TV tonight: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha’s gritty casino drama A struggling mum join forces with a recovering addict in brilliant new series The Cage. Plus: a campy Irish murder drama. Here’s what to watch this eveningSu... TV tonight: Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha’s gritty casino drama A struggling mum join forces with a recovering addict in brilliant new series The Cage. Plus: a campy Irish murder drama. Here’s what to watch this eveningSu... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Apr 26, 2026 Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows – and questions about future While emerging technology is banned from the Palme d’Or, an upstart movement is gaining investment and attentionIn Cannes’ darkened screening rooms, the supp... Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows – and questions about future While emerging technology is banned from the Palme d’Or, an upstart movement is gaining investment and attentionIn Cannes’ darkened screening rooms, the supp... Share
Dinosaurs Apr 26, 2026 Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviourT rex is often depicted as more b... Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviourT rex is often depicted as more b... Share
White House correspondents' dinner shooting Apr 26, 2026 Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’White House correspondents’ dinner shooting... Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’White House correspondents’ dinner shooting... Share
White House correspondents' dinner shooting Apr 26, 2026 ‘Violence must never be the way’: world leaders react to Washington shooting at Trump event Leaders of Canada, Mexico and Australia denounce political violence and voice their appreciation that Donald Trump and guests at correspondents dinner are un... ‘Violence must never be the way’: world leaders react to Washington shooting at Trump event Leaders of Canada, Mexico and Australia denounce political violence and voice their appreciation that Donald Trump and guests at correspondents dinner are un... Share
Scams Apr 26, 2026 Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK... Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK... Share
NHS Apr 26, 2026 From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the GulfThe war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears abou... From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the GulfThe war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears abou... Share
