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Legal expert calls for Smithsonian leadership overhaul over ‘self-loathing’ portrayal of history: ‘It’s bile’
A legal expert has called for a leadership overhaul at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, accusing it of presenting the United States’ past in an excessively negative and “self-loathing” way. The criticism matters because it reflects a broader political dispute over how national institutions should portray American history and whose perspectives they should…
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Op shop insider blames Aussies who donate goods for the soaring cost of items in ‘thrift’ stores
An Australian charity-shop volunteer says the rising cost of second-hand goods is partly driven by poor-quality donations that stores must pay to dispose of. The claim responds to growing frustration among shoppers over higher op-shop prices, highlighting the financial pressure that unusable items place on charities. The volunteer said donated rubbish can include soiled clothing,…
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
Tributes have been paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, who was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family said they were shocked by the loss and believed a “campaign of misinformation” had become too much for him; public figures and colleagues also raised concerns about the…
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Harvard case dismissed as hormone study points to lower dementia risk
A Boston judge rejects the Trump administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit, while Stanford researchers report oestrogen-only therapy may cut Alzheimer’s-related risk by 35 per cent.
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News and buildup on first weekend of EFL season and football updates – matchday live
The English Football League season is beginning in full, with Championship, League One and League Two fixtures taking place and attention also turning to Sunday’s Community Shield. The live coverage also reports a significant transfer: Atlético Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, ending his five-year spell in north London. Romero joined Atlético for…
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Heathrow urges passengers to avoid driving amid flooding
Heathrow has urged passengers not to drive to the airport after flooding disrupted road access to its terminals. The warning matters because travellers may face delays reaching the airport and could need to rely on public transport or other alternatives. The report does not specify which roads or terminals were affected, how long disruption would…
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London City Lionesses’ Mapi León: ‘It is a club created for women. It is beautiful and exciting’
Mapi León says she joined London City Lionesses to test herself in the contrasting, more physical style of the Women’s Super League after nine highly successful years at Barcelona. The Spain defender describes the club as an exciting women-focused project and says she is enthusiastic about adapting to English football and life in south-east London.…
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La Liga 2026-27 preview: Madrid look to Mourinho in bid to dethrone Barcelona
Real Madrid have reappointed José Mourinho as manager in an attempt to end Barcelona’s run of two consecutive La Liga titles, following two trophyless seasons and a period of internal turmoil. Club president Florentino Pérez made Mourinho’s return a central pledge of his June re-election campaign, betting that the Portuguese coach’s authority and past success…
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I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn’t worth it
The article’s full text was not provided, so its claims and evidence cannot be independently summarised. From the headline, it appears to feature a person who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan and now questions whether the conflict was worthwhile after the Taliban’s return to power. The headline refers to five years since the…