The news calendar
The stories that don't take anyone by surprise. Here's what is already on the calendar, why each one matters, and the coverage building up to it — so you're reading about it before it happens, not after.
Americans vote for the full House of Representatives, a third of the Senate and dozens of state offices.
Why it matters: Results roll in through the night and reshape what every other political story means for the next two years.
The annual United Nations climate conference, where governments negotiate emissions targets and climate finance.
Why it matters: Two weeks of daily announcements, walkouts and last-minute deals that drive global headlines.
Rockstar Games has set 19 November 2026 as the launch date for Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated game release in years.
Why it matters: Reviews, server problems, sales records and day-one reactions all break within hours of launch.
The biggest shopping day of the Western retail calendar, and the clearest read on consumer spending.
Why it matters: Retail results, online outages and spending figures land the same weekend.
The games industry's awards night, now better known for its surprise trailers and reveals than its trophies.
Why it matters: Every major reveal from the show trends within minutes of being shown.
The annual Las Vegas technology show where chipmakers, carmakers and AI companies set the year's agenda.
Why it matters: Hundreds of product launches compressed into four days of constant tech coverage.
American football's championship game, and the most-watched single broadcast of the year.
Why it matters: The game, the halftime show and the adverts each generate their own wave of searches.
Hollywood's awards night, with nominations announced weeks earlier and debated right up to the ceremony.
Why it matters: Winners, speeches and red-carpet moments dominate entertainment search for 48 hours.