Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader says her party is committed to defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent secession off the table
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency
What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.
For decades, American politicians have been slow to take on climate change and curb carbon dioxide emissions, under the assumption that doing so might pass along costs to their voters. Ironically, their failure to rein in fossil fuel emissions has yielded the same result: Expenses for everyday Americans have soared...
‘I thought – gosh, he’s going to be some player’: the making of England’s Declan Rice
Rejected by Chelsea, honed by West Ham and a league winner at Arsenal, the midfielder has plenty from his footballing journey wishing him well at the World Cup Three years ago Declan Rice was the star guest at a Soho House event about the power of effective leadership. Tickets were...
Wyatt-Hodge fires England to Women’s T20 World Cup record score to sink Sri Lanka
Group 2: England, 219-1, beat Sri Lanka, 132, by 87 runs Wyatt-Hodge unbeaten on 105 for hosts in opener England got their World Cup campaign off to a flyer with an 87-run win against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday evening, thanks to a thundering century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge. This...
‘The present is all you have’: Lewis Moody on living with MND and joining the fight to find a cure
Rugby World Cup winner says he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow Sunshine streams into Lewis Moody’s conservatory near Bath as we share a sofa with his dog, Ziggy, who has swapped his usual cheerful bounciness for a...
Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act | Barney Ronay
Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast The ball is magic, remember. Just keep watching the ball. On a lovely soft powder blue night in Los Angeles the World Cup produced...
World Cup 2026: USA light up LA; England’s boots stolen; Scotland’s big return – live
⚽️ Latest news and discussion as tournament continues⚽️ USA 4-1 Paraguay | Scotland become faithfuls or traitors ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail Will Looking for some extra reading? Jacob Steinberg and David Hytner have delved into the making of Declan Rice, England’s midfield powerhouse, whose performances...