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Britain’s dysfunctional dynamic: the public wants change, but those in power always tell them it’s not possible | Andy Beckett
In this Guardian comment piece, Andy Beckett argues that Britain is trapped in a self-defeating political cycle: voters are desperate for change, yet whenever serious reform is proposed, the media, big business and Westminster swiftly brand it too costly, too vague or too disruptive, and it dies. He contends that the perception of risk is…
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UK housing market downturn eases but sentiment remains ‘fragile’, surveyors say – business live
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports that the UK housing market downturn is easing, though sentiment among surveyors remains “fragile”, according to the day’s business coverage. The headline development, however, is a heavy fall in AstraZeneca shares, which dropped around 9%, after its heart disease drug Wainua failed a late-stage clinical trial, dragging the…
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Angus & Julia Stone Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Australian sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone have announced a run of intimate US tour dates for September 2026, in support of their seventh studio album, Karaoke Bar. The shows mark the pair’s return to the United States and give American fans a chance to hear new material alongside established favourites. The tour includes a…
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Wimbledon’s star-studded year as tournament attracts man of the moment Bad Bunny and huge US star Alix Earle as well as British regulars David Beckham and Sienna Miller
The Daily Mail reports that the 2026 Wimbledon Championships has drawn an unusually wide array of celebrities to south-west London, extending beyond the tournament’s traditional roster of British A-listers. The article’s main talking point is the debut appearance of Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny, alongside American social media star Alix Earle and long-standing regulars…
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Layla Sleep Coupon: Save Up to $600 in July 2026
This WIRED article, written by product reviewer Julia Forbes, is a promotional round-up of current discount offers on Layla Sleep products, including its flippable mattresses, bamboo sheets, bedding and pillows. Rather than reporting news, it functions as a shopping guide highlighting the money-off deals available to readers in July 2026. The piece lists several offers:…
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US unleashes new round of strikes on Iran and Tehran targets Gulf allies after Trump claims they were begging for a deal but can’t be trusted: ‘They’re sort of crazy’
The United States and Iran exchanged a further round of heavy strikes on Wednesday, deepening a conflict in the Persian Gulf, as President Donald Trump branded Tehran “crazy” while claiming Iranian officials were desperate to strike a deal with him. The escalation matters because it threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire and an interim agreement…
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Boyz II Men Headlines 2026 Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Boyz II Men have announced a 2026 tour of Australia and New Zealand, continuing the veteran R&B group’s long-running appeal to nostalgia-minded audiences. They will headline a package of 1990s US acts, joined by Grammy-winning rap group Salt-N-Pepa and new jack swing pioneers Bell Biv DeVoe, who will be performing in Australia for the first…
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Liberal senator Sarah Henderson could go to jail after breaking law during the Telstra outage – as Angus Taylor insists she was doing her job
Australian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson could face a jail threat after admitting she made two “test” calls to the Triple Zero emergency line during Wednesday’s nationwide Telstra outage. Making false calls to the emergency service is a criminal offence carrying a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment, so the admission has triggered political controversy. It…
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Platner’s disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats’ Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner’s exit is laying bare division between the party’s left wing and moderates.