How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress. ...
Day: April 29, 2026
Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to NatoBritain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north Britain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to deter future Russian threats from the “open sea border” to the north, the head of the ...
Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheelsDozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels
Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for other east coast communities Moving house has a more literal meaning on Hatteras Island, the slender hook of land that juts off the coast of North Carolina. After a slew of houses toppled ...
Why the outrage over this dress worn to the White House correspondents’ dinner?Why the outrage over this dress worn to the White House correspondents’ dinner?
Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Pete Hegseth, caused partisan uproar by supposedly wearing a bargain dress to the formal event – but what it says about our attitudes to fast fashion is more interesting Although far less important than the political violence at the White House correspondent’s dinner in Washington over ...
Will King’s US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?Will King’s US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it’s up to politicians to build on Charles’s historic trip. ...
Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious groupNine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe’s Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group. ...
University of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fineUniversity of Sussex wins court challenge to overturn £585,000 freedom of speech fine
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university’s trans and non-binary inclusion policy. ...
China slows robotaxi rollout after system failureChina slows robotaxi rollout after system failure
China suspended new robotaxi licenses after a major system failure in Wuhan last month. Around 100 Baidu Apollo Go vehicles suddenly stopped on city streets, and some passengers were stranded in fast-moving traffic. Authorities have called for a review and prevented firms from adding new autonomous vehicles to their fleets. ...
Saudi Arabia brings medieval cartography, and Yoko Ono, to VeniceSaudi Arabia brings medieval cartography, and Yoko Ono, to Venice
Thirteenth-century maps, first-century incense burners, and new commissions from Yoko Ono and Wael Shawky are coming together in Venice in an exhibition presented by the Saudi Ministry of Culture at the Abbazia di San Gregorio. Running alongside the city’s Biennale from May 6 through November, the show traces cartography from ...
Abu Dhabi saw prewar property boom with best-ever first quarterAbu Dhabi saw prewar property boom with best-ever first quarter
Abu Dhabi’s property market reported its best-ever start to the year, despite a slowdown after Iran launched thousands of missile and drone attacks. Sales in the first three months of 2026 were almost half of last year’s total figure, according to the sector’s regulator ADREC. Off-plan sales dominated the period, ...