Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear. ...
Pool noodles and DIY escape rooms: the best screen-free kids’ activities, recommended by teachersPool noodles and DIY escape rooms: the best screen-free kids’ activities, recommended by teachers
Five elementary school teachers spill the beans on how to keep kids engaged in creative play and away from screens The best back-to-school sales and 21 things tweens want this season Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The “iPad kid” meme ...
The night Belfast burned: how the Northern Ireland race riots unfoldedThe night Belfast burned: how the Northern Ireland race riots unfolded
A horrific knife attack on a street in June sparked another summer’s night of racial violence, stoked by loyalist groups. How did the unrest erupt – and why do many fear it will happen again? Shortly after 10.30pm on Monday 8 June, as a summer twilight lingered over Belfast, a ...
Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney generalTrump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump’s former criminal defence lawyer as the nation’s top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans. ...
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of officeUS offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an “all-out war” on what he calls “narco-terrorism”. ...
Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after illnessMessi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness. ...
Victims urged to come forward as police accused of ‘litany of failures’ over murderer and rapistVictims urged to come forward as police accused of ‘litany of failures’ over murderer and rapist
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues. ...
Unmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to deathUnmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to death
Dr Mark Fowler assisted in the failed execution of a Tennessee prisoner. Physicians are meant to heal patients – why is he working in the death chamber? Mark Fowler, a physician with 25 years’ experience, stepped beneath the bright lights and approached the middle-aged man lying on a gurney. Around ...
Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answerIs it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer
I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple The last time I opened X, a photo of Ariana Grande leaning over in a low-cut black dress, clavicle showing, was at the top of ...
President Xi nevers wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon TisdallPresident Xi nevers wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon Tisdall
Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country Imagine what would happen if a British prime minister in London told the Scots they could not have their own parliament, national football team ...