It’s time for the 70th annual musica extravaganza – this time from Vienna (and minus a few of the usual faces). Join us for every wild moment Am I allowed to have favourites this year? *checks contract* Yes, apparently I am, and we’re opening with one of them. Før Vi ...
Day: May 16, 2026
The moment I knew: After a 2,500km bike ride it clicked – marriage probably wouldn’t be the hardest thing we’d doThe moment I knew: After a 2,500km bike ride it clicked – marriage probably wouldn’t be the hardest thing we’d do
For Evan Lewis and Dat Tien Lewis, a cycling odyssey was a test of their relationship. A quiet whisky session would reveal how far they’d come Find more stories from the moment I knew series I met Dat in San Francisco in 2015. I had recently left a tourism consulting ...
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to ‘save’ LabourStreeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to ‘save’ Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a “proper contest” while Burnham says Labour needs to be “saved from where it’s been”. ...
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefireIsraeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
Three paramedics at health centre among dead, while Israel also says it killed Hamas military chief in Gaza Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics working at a health centre, just hours after its envoys had agreed with the Lebanese government to ...
Scientists Discover Strange New Crystal Formed by Nuclear BlastScientists Discover Strange New Crystal Formed by Nuclear Blast
Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that were long in the tooth, trapped in the lattice, unearthed in Thailand, and entombed in post-apocalyptic waters. First, scientists discover that even Neanderthals had to go to the dentist. Then: a nuke-born crystal, a 60,000-pound herbivore, and life ...
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warningTaiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island. ...
Chelsea v Manchester City: FA Cup final – liveChelsea v Manchester City: FA Cup final – live
⚽ FA Cup final news from the 3pm BST kick-off at Wembley⚽ Chaotic Chelsea’s shot at glory | Guardiola: ‘I’ve been fun’ ‘Stirring’ is the subject of Matt Dony’s email. And he doesn’t mean a synonym of ‘rousing’ Is the score not something like 115-74 to City? The magic of ...
Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protestsTens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest. ...
The race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choiceThe race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions – and what could be his final choice. ...
Palestinians forced to demolish own homes to make way for Israeli theme parkPalestinians forced to demolish own homes to make way for Israeli theme park
Residents of al-Bustan district told to make way for Kings Garden, with knocking down own houses cheaper option At the bottom of a steep and densely populated valley just below Jerusalem’s old city walls, the earth has been shaken in recent weeks by jackhammers and bulldozers. These have been the ...