Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos
Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down”, a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were…
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury
Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year. Read More
PSG vs Bayern – a semifinal for the ages and football at its very best
In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals – can…
Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of…
Two years of DMA: is it really ‘fit for purpose’?
On 28 April, the European Commission’s first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament…
Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. Read More
‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security
The European Commission’s trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…
Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet
Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code. Read more at Read More
Met Gala 2026: Best looks as fashion celebrates ‘Costume Art’ on its biggest night
Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion’s biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in…
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues – but reassures fans with update
Dolly Parton has cancelled her Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues. She had sparked fears after postponing the same run of shows last October. Read More