Day: May 18, 2026

The American epoch of oil is collapsing. What comes next could be ugly | Jonathan WattsThe American epoch of oil is collapsing. What comes next could be ugly | Jonathan Watts

China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock “Farewell,” the flag-waving Chinese children chanted to Donald Trump as he strolled along the red carpet back to Air Force One at the end of his summit with ...

It may not feel like it, but hope is on the horizon: Trump, Netanyahu and Putin’s powers appear to be waning | Simon TisdallIt may not feel like it, but hope is on the horizon: Trump, Netanyahu and Putin’s powers appear to be waning | Simon Tisdall

Plummeting approval ratings for these three poisonous comrades-in-arms show voters are demoralised and tiring of forever wars – the west could soon breathe again Feeling depressed about the state of the world? Worried about the future? You’re not alone. Pessimism about politics is the new normal among the peoples of ...

Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell plays Jeffrey Epstein in a strong season finaleSaturday Night Live: Will Ferrell plays Jeffrey Epstein in a strong season finale

The former cast member returns as host for a strong episode to close out what’s become a strong season with new faces coming into their own The season finale of Saturday Night Live’s 51st season kicks off in the oval office. President Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson), fresh from a ...