Politics
David Cameron has resigned from Rishi Sunak’s shadow cabinet, eight months after his return to frontline politics as foreign secretary. Announcing the news on X, Cameron, who sits in the House of Lords after being made a life peer in …
David Cameron resigns as Sunak names shadow cabinet Read MoreItaly’s Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli volcanoes erupted in recent days, spewing smoke and ash into the air. These volcanoes are two of the most active in the world — but they are not the only ones to pose a …
Italy is a hotbed of volcanic activity Read MoreCows, sheep and pigs emit a surprising amount of greenhouse gases, making livestock farming one of the more polluting areas of agriculture. To account for this, Denmark has issued a tax on the emissions from livestock beginning in 2030. They …
Gassy livestock are going to be taxed in Denmark Read MoreWhen you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. You can throw shoes, pants and tiny toiletries into your suitcase and call it a …
The travel essentials your pet needs to sail through any adventure Read MoreConservation groups have spoken out in defence of seagulls after reports of “XL” gulls terrorising towns, bombarding beach-goers and even attacking cats. Experts say that seagulls are “in serious trouble” and insist that humans are to blame for rising numbers …
The UK’s love-hate relationship with seagulls Read More‘Democrats need to hold a real contest’ Ezra Klein at The New York Times The recent presidential debate “made it impossible for the Democratic Party to continue ignoring what voters already believed about Biden,” says Ezra Klein. If President Joe …
‘Contests do not just feature disappointments. They reveal who is ready to rise to the moment.’ Read MoreWhat happened Large portions of the West and East coasts were enveloped by extreme heat over the weekend, with deadly temperatures recorded in several cities. California’s Death Valley, consistently one of the hottest areas on Earth, set a new record …
Sweltering heat wave hits much of the United States Read MoreWhat happened President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail over the weekend as concerns about his ability to run for a second term continued to permeate the Democratic Party. Attending a service at a Black church in Philadelphia on Sunday, …
Biden on campaign trail as Democratic concern grows Read MoreWhat happened A loose alliance of left-wing parties is on course to become France’s biggest parliamentary bloc, beating both the far-right and President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition in the most momentous election in recent memory. The left-green New Popular Front took …
Surprise win for left alliance in French election Read MorePresident Joe Biden’s reelection strategy seemed simple: keep the race focused on Donald Trump’s many flaws and weaknesses to present voters with a choice between chaos and stability. But following the president’s disastrous debate performance in late June, Biden has …
These are the Democrats calling for Biden to step aside Read More