Nigel Farage claimed he was the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ after it was revealed he accepted money from his friend, convicted criminal George Cottrell. The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is currently investigating whether Farage broke earlier rules in relation to an undisclosed gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Faraz has always maintained that the
The British Podcast Awards 2026 released their longlist, recognizing 409 entrants across 27 categories. It is claimed that almost half of the long list are independent titles and talents. We’ve seen at least 53 nominations for the BBC, eleven for Audible, eight for Audio Always, Platform Media and Bauer Media, seven for Persefonica
Claudia Sheinbaum started out as an activist. Now she is the President of Mexico. Has she remained true to her ideals? By Rachel Nolan. Read by Gemma Acosta continue reading…
For decades, America has been untouched by the allure of this beautiful game. As Guardian US soccer correspondent Jeff RueterChildhood fans of the game, he explains, football in America was a ‘shabby’ affair – unlikable, boring, a little different. But, Helen Pidd Heard, things are starting to change. The U.S. men’s national team is performing
More than a year ago, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic nomination and became mayor of New York City. Now his influence is spreading. Progressive and democratic socialist candidates supported by Mamdani have overthrown established Democrats in New York and Colorado. But will this new way of doing politics connect with voters across the
Britain’s Prince William has offered a candid glimpse of his family’s relationship with football, revealing that his father, King Charles III, is far from being a fan of the game. The unexpected entry occurred during a surprise appearance on the popular new heights Podcast, hosted by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce. Prince of Wales
The political year of 2026 has already been a surprising one. Labor passed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions, which they had previously rejected. The Liberals again changed leaders, and One Nation has seen an increase in support in several polls. political editor Tom McIlroy The chief political correspondent in conversation spoke
In September 2025, Stacey Warnke, a Melbourne-based wellness influencer, decided to give birth at home, without all medical assistance. When she went into labor, no one was present except her husband and a woman named Emily Lal. Warnke later died in hospital. Lal, who describes herself as a “birth savior”, had no formal medical training
This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration special for himself. As the anniversary approaches, Jonathan Friedland talks with The Atlantic’s Yoni Appelbaum about why so many Americans are feeling less patriotic these days
My friends and I wanted to tell the story of Cuban life without interference. Not long ago, I was being isolated, monitored and interrogated By Abraham Jimenez Anoia. Read by Sebastian Capitan Viveros A version of this essay was previously published dial under the title Sneeze. Translation by Lily Meyer continue reading…