Facts can be expensive in a dangerous world. I have covered some brutal wars during my three decades at the Guardian, but journalists are now actively targeted in a way I have never seen Support independent journalism today It has never been so dangerous to be a journalist than now, ...
Month: May 2026
What we learned from the cringey courtroom drama between Elon Musk and Sam AltmanWhat we learned from the cringey courtroom drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Two of the world’s richest people faced an airing of their dirty laundry amid their messy, bitter feud over OpenAI A nine-person jury is set to decide whether Elon Musk’s allegations of “stealing a charity” against Sam Altman and OpenAI are legitimate, with deliberations to begin in earnest on Monday. ...
Why Brooklyn Beckham is – bear with me – a brilliant role model | Polly HudsonWhy Brooklyn Beckham is – bear with me – a brilliant role model | Polly Hudson
He gets slammed as an entitled nepo baby, and just keeps doing what he enjoys, unruffled. Here are five things I’d do, if only I had his confidence Nepo babies provoke a unique brand of ire. Fittingly, they seem to bring out the toddler in many of us; a foot-stamping ...
What does stress really do to our bodies – and when does it become a big problem?What does stress really do to our bodies – and when does it become a big problem?
From an elevated heart rate to weakened immunity, experts explain the hidden physical costs of chronic stress – and why our bodies aren’t built to stay on high alert You wake up later than planned, so it’s a rush to get everything sorted out ahead of the school run. While ...
Harry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in popHarry Styles review – a genuinely charismatic performer who has pulled off one of the hardest tricks in pop
Johan Cruijff Arena, the NetherlandsStyles’ first stop in his Together, Together tour, which will see him perform lengthy residencies around the world, is a reminder of how talented he is Midway through the opening night of his world tour, Harry Styles asks where the audience in the Johan Cruijff Arena ...
I upgraded my suitcase for one with pop-out shelves – it’s completely changed how I packedI upgraded my suitcase for one with pop-out shelves – it’s completely changed how I packed
Every hotel room feels like home when I travel because my suitcase springs open like a wardrobe on wheels The best travel backpack and four best personal-item backpacks Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things I hate packing a suitcase. As a ...
The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable? ...
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes lastBangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision – but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK’s Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. ...
‘Look Mum, one point’: Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?‘Look Mum, one point’: Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. ...
North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessedNorth of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an “initial strategic assessment” into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. ...