Rising tide of censorship is spreading, reshaping what students are permitted to read, learn and think Maia Kobabe wrote Gender Queer as a tender attempt to explain non-binary identity and the journey of sexual discovery to immediate family. “I tried to make it as sensitive and thoughtful as possible, especially ...
Day: May 9, 2026
Female nudity and art that stinks: key takeaways from Venice Biennale 2026Female nudity and art that stinks: key takeaways from Venice Biennale 2026
Despite a call for calm, a combustible mix of politics and protest punctuated the preview week across the pavilions Every two years the art world assembles in Venice for a sprawling celebration of visual arts at which countries “compete” against one another for the prize of best national pavilion. It ...
PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffledPM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses. ...
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time? The Earth is getting hotter. Conflicts are ...
Infected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedyInfected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedy
The world has watched the news of deaths and evacuations anxiously, and those still onboard MV Hondius face a wary reception in the Canary Islands As the MV Hondius sailed out of Ushuaia, the most southerly city on Earth, on 1 April, the grey skies above Tierra del Fuego lifted, ...
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day paradePutin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine. ...
Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at HolyroodHistoric win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP. ...
Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blowAnalysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure. ...
Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf saysReform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says
A Reform UK spokesman says the party will “welcome scrutiny”, following its sweeping election gains. ...
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory lossesNo leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats. ...