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COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 PREVIEW

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Cover of Country Life September 9, 2026

COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE: The latest issue features…

Choices, choices

With a seemingly endless array to select from, Country Life contributors reveal the tulips they will be planting for spring.

Spreads from Country Life September 9, 2026

Catch a falling leaf

Charles Quest-Ritson is hoping for warm days and cool nights to fuel a spectacular display of countryside autumn colour

Who let the dogs out?

Music and Man’s best friend go hand in hand. Harry Pearson collars canines calling the tune

Well, hello Salar!

David Profumo heads for the West Country in the wake of his fishing hero Ted Hughes

Luxury

Jonathan Self is dazzled by Coco Chanel jewellery and Tiffany Daneff is talking trugs

George Saumarez Smith’s favourite painting

The architect chooses a bold graphic linocut of the feline form

Country-house treasure

John Goodall admires the revival of the Tapestry Drawing Room at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Spreads from Country Life September 9, 2026

The legacy

Tiffany Daneff pays tribute to the family who cooked up the secret recipe for Pulhamite rock

Grandstand views

An inspirational outlook makes for a magnificent garden at Mount St John, North Yorkshire. Kendra Wilson surveys the scene

Hot pots

Amelia Thorpe picks standout planters to showcase top tulips

Forever flowers

Blooms of Hydrangea paniculata are a must for every garden, suggests Charles Quest-Ritson

Why build a new country house

George Saumarez Smith weighs up the allure of a new country house in place of an historic pile

Spreads from Country Life September 9, 2026

A point of prospect

John Goodall finds a striking new memorial tower worth the climb at Doddington Place, Kent

Picture this

Independent rural cinemas will always offer the best big-screen experience for Madeleine Silver

Interiors

A feast of design ideas awaits visitors to key events such as Focus/26, reveals Amelia Thorpe

Back to the future

Harry Pearson meets the art conservators giving historic paintings a new lease of life

Spreads from Country Life September 9, 2026

Shell we?

The secret to dressed-crab perfection is keeping it simple, as Tom Parker Bowles reveals

Lord of the flies

Fruit flies are more than a mere pest — Ian Morton reveals their critical role in medical research

New series: Countryside mysteries

Otherworldly cramp balls — or King Alfred’s cakes — fire the imagination of John Wright

Travel

Gabriella Le Breton unpacks the winter latest, from new Swiss ski lifts to the high life in Courchevel

Arts & antiques

Benvenuto Cellini’s golden Saliera is a 16th-century cellar worth its salt, as Carla Passino discovers

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

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Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods, as Trade War Intensifies

Hours before the tariffs took effect, President Trump singled out the Canadian plane maker Bombardier, saying it wouldn’t be able to sell in the U.S.

Near the Border, Americans Fear Losing Ties With Canadians

Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Edge Closer to a Full-Blown War

Saudi officials said attacks by the Iran-backed militia had injured 73 civilians in the south of the kingdom and vowed to retaliate.

Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks

Britain Set to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements in West Bank

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

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As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects

President Trump has found reprieve from the war in Iran by basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.

They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.

The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies

Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.

One School District’s Fight Against Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few school systems to sue the administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.

Far-Right Victory in German State Seen as Omen Across Europe

A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

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Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate

The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.

The Battle to Save a Pioneering General From Pete Hegseth’s Purge

Gen. Christopher Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career

How a Memphis Gambling Raid Became a Sweeping Immigration Operation

More than 120 people were arrested last week at a cantina, in one of the biggest immigration operations in Tennessee this year.

Trump Envoys Make First Visit to Kyiv in Effort to Revive Peace Talks

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Ukraine’s capital, a day after meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts

Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.

The Ex-Salesman Bringing the Far Right to the Cusp of Power in Germany

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2026

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Inside the Justice Dept.’s Investigation of Fauci and Virus Scientists

While reporting on federal investigations of virus scientists, we learned of a meeting last year at the F.B.I. about allegations that U.S. researchers hid a Covid lab leak.

Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members in Major Hunt Over Leaks

About 50 people were tested, an unparalleled inquiry that came after news reports about the war in Iran and the U.S. military’s diminished stocks of munitions.

Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes Ahead of Visit by U.S. Envoys

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with the Russian leader. They plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive talks.

Putin Denies a Draft Is Coming, but Some Russian Men Are Taking No Chances

As the fear of a possible mobilization becomes a fixture of daily life across Russia, many men are deciding whether to flee, hide or sit tight.

Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan

The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.

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SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026

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SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Exploring Mexico City’s Private Worlds’ – Intimate treasures await in the sprawling capital’s newest museums, from artists’ homes to buried ruins.

The Marvelous Museums of Mexico City

The ancient capital has plenty of artwork and fossils, if that’s what you like. Or tour the writing rooms of a Nobel winner, the fortified home of an exiled Russian revolutionary and towers of skulls

Who Dwells in a Shell?

Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs

A Flair for the Dramatic

Known for its elaborate courtship ritual, the white-headed duck is a conservation icon in Spain. Elsewhere, it’s fighting for a second act

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

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U.S. Hiring Jumps, an Encouraging Sign for the Economy

Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?

Dangerous Pattern of Russian Sabotage in Europe Risks Clash With NATO

Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising.

He Fought Russia Fiercely. Now He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace.

Germany’s Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists

The Alternative for Germany party has tried to soften its hard-line image but is still privately working with extremists. It could win a state election on Sunday.

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THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY – SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

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THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘Swept Away’ – After the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster…

Over the last week, the world has watched with horror the scenes from the Tibet-Nepal border where a devastating torrent of mud, water and ice tore along the Bhotekoshi River, destroying entire communities and leaving more than 1,000 people dead and several thousand more missing.

From the Nepali town of Devighat, our south Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen describes a nightmarish scene of overflowing mortuaries and unidentifiable bodies, as shellshocked survivors of the flood slowly return to the ruins of their homes.

The disaster happened after the collapse of a glacier – and while global heating has not been definitively attributed as the cause, it is undeniable that steep mountain slopes and valleys are especially vulnerable to flooding and landslides, while extreme weather events such as monsoons and melting glaciers have become more common because of warming due to human-caused climate breakdown, as our global environment writer Jonathan Watts explains.

Then columnist Nesrine Malik paints a wider picture and argues that while for many people these floods may feel as though they have happened a world away, the climate crisis is coming for us all, one way or another.

Spotlight | Mark Carney shows combative nature in face-off with Trump
The Canadian PM is one of the few world leaders to stand up to the US president. Former colleagues say they are not surprised. Leyland Cecco, Heather Stewart and Kalyeena Makortoff report

Science | The robots are coming!
… Or are they? As entrants at the World Humanoid Games lurched from triumph to farce, Robert Booth finds that a robotics revolution may not be as close as it first appears

Interview | Gordon Brown on Burnham, billionaires – and a better Britain
The former UK prime minister is still shaping politics (even if he doesn’t want to interfere). He tells Charlotte Edwardes about keeping his temper, staying fit – and why he won’t splash out for a Scotland football shirt

Opinion | The tech titans must be stripped of their power, and soon
Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to come, argues Jonathan Freedland

Culture | Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out
Beneath the wig and rhinestones, the late US country singer was the genius behind strings of classic songs that continue to inspire new artists, says Alexis Petridis

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THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2026

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A Spiral of Escalation for Russia and Ukraine, With No End in Sight

Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.

The New Jet-Powered Drones That Are Breeding Anxiety in Ukraine

In a Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy

The bomb was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High

Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones

In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.

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COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 PREVIEW

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COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE: The latest issue features…

Majesty reborn

Edward Impey admires the ambitious attempt to revive early-12th-century interiors at Norwich Castle keep in Norfolk

What did the Normans ever do for us?

Jason Goodwin examines how the 1066 invasion by William the Conqueror changed the character of England forever

Country Life September 2, 2026

Walk on the wild side

Nicholas Crane re-creates the 1,000-mile, 12th-century journey undertaken by Gerald of Wales, Britain’s first great travel writer

Architecture as power

The monumental castles and churches the Normans left behind still express their strength in stone, reveals John Goodall

That sinking feeling

Quicksand is the stuff of many a nightmare. Harry Pearson tries not to get sucked in

Country Life September 2, 2026

Arts & antiques

Artists have long been inspired by the Battle of Hastings, as Carla Passino discovers

Michael Whitehall’s favourite painting

The podcast co-host chooses an arresting work expressing movement and fleeting beauty

Save our seeds

Seed Detective Adam Alexander issues an appeal to gardeners to revive the Victorian tradition of gathering life-giving pips

Country Life September 2, 2026

The legacy

The fossil-hunter Mary Anning helped put palaeontology front and centre, finds Kate Green

Country-house treasure

The golden Jean Tijou gates at Burghley House in Lincolnshire catch the eye of John Goodall

New series: Countryside mysteries

In the first of a series on rural riddles, John Wright cracks the old conundrum of strip lynchets

Yell for leather

Corinne Julius meets the animal-hide experts conserving historic objects from their Leicester HQ

Country Life September 2, 2026

You little cracker

The neglected Kentish cobnut is making an overdue come-back, suggests Susan Low

Luxury

The runway returns and Amie Elizabeth White’s earthy tones

Interiors

Amelia Thorpe picks out elegant fittings to elevate the bathroom

London Life

Will Hosie asks what makes a pub a pub and eyes properties with a pop of colour, plus our writers have all you need to know this month and Gio Fio marvels at the reinvention of the north bank of the Thames

Country Life September 2, 2026

Out on the prairie

American plants may be the answer to our warming climate, reports Charles Quest-Ritson

Travel

Pamela Goodman roots around in the Nadder Valley in Wiltshire