Month: May 2026

The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert ReichThe language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich

Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them Words matter. When describing a government, they inevitably carry moral weight. Over the past 16 months, Trump and his appointees have so profoundly undermined the United States government that different words ...

The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-preparedThe world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared

Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaos A bona fide financial crisis has not broken out since the US housing meltdown of 2007. Even the Covid pandemic and subsequent upsurge in inflation didn’t lead to financial upheaval. ...

Middle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for dealMiddle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for deal

Secretary of state says a deal could materialise ‘today’, while Trump says talks with Iran proceeding constructively as he faces criticism from within his own party Marco Rubio also told reporters in New Delhi that “Israel always has a right to protect itself”. “If Hezbollah is going to launch missiles ...

‘The knickers that get thrown are bigger now!’: Barry Manilow on fans, love, coming out – and turning 82‘The knickers that get thrown are bigger now!’: Barry Manilow on fans, love, coming out – and turning 82

The great showman has spent the last 50 years on stage, followed by his adoring “fanilows” – but he’s not slowing down yet. Here, he talks about cancer, ridicule and roaring success His name is Barry, he is a showman – as we all know. But late last year, after ...