Month: June 2026

World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.

Forever flimsy and ineffective at cleaning greasy fingers, the servilletas of the Iberian peninsula resist the relentless ‘optimisation’ of our age. A new photo book recognises them as cultural treasures in miniatureIf you have ever eaten a meal in a bar, cafe or restaurant in Spain and grabbed a napkin from the ubiquitous small metal … Continue reading “‘The beauty of the useless’: Spain’s super-thin restaurant napkins are throwaway art treasures”

Russia’s Defence Ministry says air defences shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight.

As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earningsMarkuss Hussle wants his online students to understand one thing: he knows how to make money. There is no subtlety involved. He gives an hour-long presentation in … Continue reading “The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’”

In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classicsBehind every great director, to coin a phrase, is a great editor – and as the tributes paid earlier this month to … Continue reading “‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces”

The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.

The star winger scores a goal and sets up another, as Colombia make a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.

Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to reimpose a blockade against Iran if it fail to fulfil its commitments under the agreementReaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulityAnalysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable warDonald Trump had urged Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop … Continue reading “Middle East crisis live: US will restart military action if Iran does not uphold deal, says Hegseth”

Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.

Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery Europe live – latest updatesUkrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, setting a major ⁠oil refinery on fire and forcing … Continue reading “Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war”