Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche gets sworn in at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Todd Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday by a vote of 12-10, sending President Donald Trump’s pick to…
Based on current forecast models, there is a good chance of seeing the Buck Moon across much of the UK on the night of 29 July – particularly in central, southern and eastern areas where skies are expected to remain largely clear. Northern and western parts of the UK may see a little more cloud…
Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 today, after he replaced Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party. In his speech he promised to give the public “more breathing room”, and said he would set out a new 10-year plan for Britain by…
Christopher Nolan’s $250m Imax blockbuster version of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey looks set to be among the director’s best-received of his career, and could be a frontrunner for next year’s best picture Oscar. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw was among the vast majority of critics who awarded it five stars, calling it a film “with…
Following a record-breaking heatwave in the UK this week, the door is being opened to cooler and fresher air coming in from the Atlantic. As well as a change in temperature, there is more unsettled weather in the forecast for the early part of the week. While many places will be dry on Monday during…
The Offspring have shared the stage times for the full line-up for their huge outdoor show in London this weekend. READ MORE: The Offspring: “We wanted to make a record that was quintessentially us, and we fucking nailed it” The punk icons are due to headline Crystal Palace Park in the capital on Sunday June 28,…
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. Announcing his resignation, he said every decision he has made in office has been about “putting the country I love first”. He thanked his “fantastic wife, Vic”, describing her as his “rock”. Starmer also said he wants to be the “best…
Downing Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historical forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed. Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in UK history. She said the prime minister would…
SpaceX’s share price continued to surge on Monday, the company’s first full day of trading, adding to its sharp move higher on Friday after its record-breaking public listing. Elon Musk’s rocket maker and artificial intelligence company rose 19.6 percent on Monday, surpassing its rise in a frenzied few hours of trading on Friday, when SpaceX…
The Sydney Film Festival has unveiled its complete program for the 73rd edition, spanning 248 films from 81 countries, with 19 titles arriving directly from the Cannes Film Festival as part of an event running June 3-14 at the State Theatre, Sydney Opera House and cinemas across the city. The festival will open June 3…
