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If Trump really cares about forced labor, he should look at the US – rather than slap more tariffs on the world | Eduardo Porter

Published: July 24, 2026 18:14

Forced labor is a problem, especially in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies – or nothing at allUS politics live – latest updatesDon’t believe the Trump administration’s rationale for its new volley of tariffs against everybody.The new…

‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City

Published: July 24, 2026 18:13

Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend but his previous time at the club may help himRelaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must somehow follow…

Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants

Published: July 24, 2026 17:37

After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with “substantial” tariffs after Brussels…

‘Netflix has to evolve’: can the upstart survive the end of the binge-watch era?

Published: July 24, 2026 16:00

Streaming pioneer that transformed TV faces slowing growth and battle for viewers’ attention from YouTubeWhen Netflix offered viewers the chance to binge on an entire season of House of Cards it revolutionised the TV industry and started on a path to…

Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region

Published: July 24, 2026 15:57

Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesDonald Trump said that in recent meetings with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, both leaders assured the US president separately that they would not sell…

Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

Published: July 24, 2026 15:28

Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodiesThe confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a…

‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece?

Published: July 24, 2026 15:04

Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or ‘curated decay’ Doubly destroyed by two fires, Scotland’s…

It took months for an LGBTQ+ arts pop-up to resurrect an old church – but just three days to shut it down

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Group behind Divine Playhouse considering legal challenge and discrimination complaint after religious protests turned venue into culture warGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt takes months of love and care to make an empty…

In The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan worries the end of politeness will destroy civilisation. I fear he’s right | Joseph Earp

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Since I saw the movie, I have found it difficult not to see Trojan horses everywhere. We live now in a state of perpetual distrustfulnessPrior to the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, I’m not sure many of us would have conceived of the Trojan…

Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Economists’ warning comes as escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude oil back above $US100 a barrelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian households face the prospect of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike and petrol…

A global threat for millennia: experts warn Australia’s nuclear submarine legacy will be weapons-usable uranium cache

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Exclusive: Uranium waste from Aukus submarines will be enriched to an estimated 80%: the same level as the bomb dropped on HiroshimaAustralia’s proposed nuclear submarine fleet will leave behind tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235: radioactive for…

Albanese is fond of saying people underestimate him. He should be careful not to do the same with Pauline Hanson

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

No politician is as good at evading scrutiny as the One Nation leader, whose actions this week would be disqualifying if she represented any other partyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson might as well have been a…

Bennelong in London review – Indigenous warrior meets the actor playing him in this funny, clever play

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 1 TheatreJane Harrison’s play is alive to the challenge of telling Bennelong’s story, teasing out tensions between past and present perspectives on a contested figureSydney Theatre Company is the perfect place for a play about…

Abuse survivors have won their latest fight against the Christian Brothers. But why did it take so much pain and suffering to get here? | Christopher Knaus

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Last month’s announcement that the Catholic order was about to go broke wreaked carnage everywhere I looked. Lives have been thrown into turmoilEarly last month, Peter* had some welcome news.The Christian Brothers had agreed to settle. The Catholic order…

A note from Paul Kelly and a box of human hair: seven curios found in Brett Whiteley’s studio – in pictures

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Brett Whiteley’s former studio and home in Sydney’s Surry Hills has been a museum and gallery since 1995. For the past two years it has been closed for restoration works, during which some of the artist’s most treasured items were discovered. The curator…

No mental health training, no warning, no plan: what led to the fatal police shooting of Jesse Deacon?

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

Three years after her son was shot during a mental health episode, 82-year-old Judy Deacon led the cross-examination in the coroner’s courtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree years ago, Judy Deacon’s son was fatally shot dead…

Walk with Lisa Millar: ‘I constantly have butterflies about doing stuff. It’s not like I’ve got reams of confidence’

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

The ABC presenter and former foreign correspondent on meeting incredible people in terrible times, ‘having a crack’ and finding love in her 50sI’m more than 50 metres away from Lisa Millar but her smile is clearly visible even at this distance. She’s…

Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola

Published: July 24, 2026 14:18

Maresca holds first press conference as City manager‘It’s a challenge to try to do the right things immediately’Enzo Maresca said following Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager is a “privilege” but admitted he is aware how the successors to Sir Alex…

From smash burgers to ice cream rolls, a baking steel can make much more than pizza

Published: July 24, 2026 14:15

Even if you don’t plan to make pizza often, Baking Steel’s products earn their keep in plenty of other waysI tested the three best pizza makers for homes in the USSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsYou…

Seth Meyers on Elon Musk’s AI Odyssey movie: ‘I can’t wait for that to suck’

Published: July 24, 2026 14:03

The late-night host ridiculed the right’s ‘alternate reality’ where Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster is a flop and the Iran war is overSeth Meyers took aim at Elon Musk and the right over their inconsequential attempts to bring down Christopher Nolan’s hit…

From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety

Published: July 24, 2026 14:00

A physio, a tailor and a historian on the style trends that can put women in hospital and how to avoid the dangers“Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to…

Wedding gift registries are great – but divorce registries would be a lifesaver | Nick Dothée

Published: July 24, 2026 14:00

Marriage offers an opportunity to ask for help creating a home. But what about when the marriage ends – and the household with it?It’s peak wedding season, and my own divorce is waiting on a judge’s signature. People are being congratulated with Dutch…

I’ve been gaming for 40 years. Here are the best chairs in the UK for comfort, support and serious play

Published: July 24, 2026 14:00

Whether you’re on PC or a console, level up your setup with our gaming expert’s pick of the best chairs• The best games of 2026 so farComfort is crucial to the gaming experience. It’s hard to focus on blasting aliens or taking Stoke to the Champions League…

Justice Elena Kagan decries idea that US supreme court ‘rubber-stamps’ Trump’s agenda

Published: July 24, 2026 13:59

Kagan rejects notion that high court ‘does whatever the administration wants’, pointing to tariffs ruling and moreThe liberal justice Elena Kagan has said it was “wrong” to accuse the US supreme court of becoming a rubber stamp for Donald Trump in his…

Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside

Published: July 24, 2026 13:46

Police appeal for witnesses after collision in Huyton leaves four men dead and a fifth in hospitalFour men in their 20s have died after a car crash in Merseyside in the early hours of Friday.Police were called just before 2am to reports that a black Seat…

When is an apology not an apology? When it comes from an AI boss with an out-of-control chatbot | Marina Hyde

Published: July 24, 2026 12:32

An incident in which an autonomous OpenAI agent hacked a startup either confirms that the end is nigh – or that the product is just amazingly sophisticatedThroughout history, many things have been seen by terrified populaces as a harbinger of doom. A…

Trump’s new tariffs ‘a sales tax that will make life harder for Americans’, say Democrats – US politics live

Published: July 24, 2026 12:14

Even some Republicans apparently expressing concern over measures against 85 countriesWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesSign up for the US Breaking News emailDonald Trump is in Washington today. We’ll hear from him at 3pm ET,…

Should you use AI for a task? Here’s a simple way to decide | Bruce Schneier

Published: July 24, 2026 12:00

Sometimes, what matters isn’t your output but what you put into the process. Think of it like work v the gymI teach public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Munk School at the University of Toronto. And it will come at no surprise to you that my…

‘I know what it’s like to be vulnerable’: musician This Is Lorelei AKA Nate Amos on addiction and finding peace

Published: July 24, 2026 12:00

The singer-songwriter and Water from Your Eyes guitarist was unstoppably prolific, despite a growing dependence on substances. Now sober, he reflects on his new album and the songs that helped him turn his life roundFor most of his life, Nate Amos made…

‘You can’t paper over the cracks of history. It will haunt you’: Gugu Mbatha-Raw on her race-horror thriller

Published: July 24, 2026 12:00

She paved the way for Bridgerton, lit up Black Mirror’s most joyful episode – and now she stars in a grisly supernatural horror about slavery. The Belle star talks about Possession, partying with Prince and why she loves to shake things upGugu Mbatha-Raw…

Gangs taking villages on Brazil-Peru border ‘hostage’, say Indigenous leaders

Published: July 24, 2026 11:49

Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon ForestIndigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border say their communities are being “taken hostage” by organised crime groups who are running rampant across…

If Deadpool wants to be a true Marvel superhero, is it time he grew up and stopped joking around?

Published: July 24, 2026 11:44

Ryan Reynolds’ sarcastic superhero is rumoured to be in Avengers: Doomsday – but how is he going to fit in the MCU proper when he spent all of his previous film mocking it?How do you solve a problem like Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Deadpool…

Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback

Published: July 24, 2026 11:00

US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of lawThe Trump administration continues to expand its authoritarian and radical drive to revamp voting rules and seize state election powers, though it…

Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live

Published: July 24, 2026 10:54

PM chairing the inaugural meeting of the national economic council that will aim to shift economic decision-making away ‌from LondonAndy Burnham has arrived by police convoy at No 10 North at Heron House in Manchester:Andy Burnham was probably feeling left…

‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?

Published: July 24, 2026 10:04

From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their storiesWhen Hannah Babalola boarded KLM flight 598 on 26…

Public transit is a lifeline for countless Americans. Trump is derailing our protections | Lateefah Simon and Guillermo Mayer

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

The US will no longer hold transportation agencies accountable for unintentional discrimination. That’s devastating for those of us who depend on itAs the first congenitally blind member of Congress and a former president of the Bay area Rapid Transit…

Trump to speak at White House press dinner rescheduled after shooting

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

Journalists urge attenders to confront president over media attacks, while Melanie Trump and JD Vance to be absentDonald Trump will address a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WCHA) dinner on Friday three months after the original event…

So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a startWho are we, the people Andy Burnham now governs? He inherits a miserable lot: grudging, angry pessimists,…

Scientists decry Trump’s ‘blame game’ after he claims Canada ‘poisoning’ US air

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

Trump told Mark Carney ‘you got to stop these fires from coming in’ as experts say wildfires symptom of climate crisisScientists have reacted with incredulity after Donald Trump accused Canada of “poisoning” the US’s air with smoke billowing from a slew of…

France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula and Spain’s Sanchez warns of ‘dramatic situation’ as wildfires spread – Europe live

Published: July 24, 2026 09:28

Evacuees have been told to leave using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainlandOver in France, it’s not just the south-west that gets affected, but the country’s south-east regions are also being hard hit, AFP…

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach for Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup

Published: July 24, 2026 09:05

Former Liverpool coach replaces Julian Nagelsmann Germany suffered exit to Paraguay at World CupJürgen Klopp is to return to the dugout after being appointed head coach of the Germany men’s national side until 2030. The 59-year-old takes over from Julian…

I spent years trying to get smaller. Until I decided to get bigger

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my bodyI had been casually lifting weights for a few years when several things changed in quick succession.First, my boyfriend proposed. Continue…

The Strokes: Reality Awaits review – a perfect marriage of mayhem and melody on their best album in years

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

(RCA/Cult)Allying the crackpot strangeness of Julian Casablancas’ side projects with his band’s gift for pop minimalism, the New Yorkers are on playful, joyous formHere’s a sentence no old-head Strokes fan wants to hear: to understand Reality Awaits, the…

Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities | Simon Jenkins

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

The new PM’s localism agenda doesn’t stop the UK being one of the most centralised counties in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses?Was this a joke? Andy Burnham claimed on coming to office to be a localist.…

University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission

Published: July 24, 2026 08:30

Inquiry’s focus this week is on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and eventsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow education minister, Julian…

The Zarabanda Variations review – free jazz project is a thrillingly original dive into colonial history

Published: July 24, 2026 07:30

(Carrier)US composer Keir GoGwilt’s collaborative album uses poetry and atonal music to trace the roots of Spain’s sarabande dance: a fascinating listen, though not easyClassical music aficionados will be familiar with the stately form of the sarabande – a…

Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’

Published: July 24, 2026 07:04

Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has…

‘It was the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year

Published: July 24, 2026 07:00

When Imran Perretta was young, he was abruptly pulled by police into a van for questioning. That experience, as well as the death of his mother, inspired him to make Ish, a coming-of-age tale set amongst the British Muslim community. He talks about trauma,…

The ICC is far from perfect – but it can hold the likes of Trump, Putin and Netanyahu to account | Steve Bloomfield

Published: July 24, 2026 07:00

The US threat to shut down the international criminal court is chilling: actions must have consequences Barely a month appears to go by without Donald Trump making a fresh attempt to destroy the international rules-based order. The US has pulled funding…

Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

Published: July 24, 2026 06:39

TGA says product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs updated with warning of NAION disorderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s medicines regulator has…

Being rude to Guardian readers? Those uncivil brutes how dare they! | First Dog on the Moon

Published: July 24, 2026 06:31

Our recent analysis of modern rudeness elicited a torrent of miffed, piqued and vexed responsesSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and…

John McCabe: Symphonies 2 & 3 and Cello Concerto album review – writing of enormous scope and colour

Published: July 24, 2026 06:30

BBCSSO/Woods/WallfischSignumThe late pianist and composer deserves a wider audience for the edgy, lucid soundworld of his compositionsJohn McCabe, who died in 2015, made some important recordings of other people’s music – he championed Carl Nielsen, and…

Seven-year-old explains the creative process behind viral song Eastern Rosellas – video

Published: July 24, 2026 06:07

Miles Phillips and his dad are the duo behind the viral song Eastern Rosellas. When Guardian Australia's Rafqa Touma spoke to Miles, he said the inspiration for the catchy hit came from a holiday at Raymond Island. 'I was feeding the birds seed,' Miles…

Brawling debates and activist demands on the floor? Not at a national conference of Albanese’s Labor

Published: July 24, 2026 06:06

Only one MP is publicly warning the party’s allergy to ‘dissent’ could become an electoral liabilityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn his curtain-raiser speech to Labor’s…

Unsayable by Michael Cunningham review – The Hours author on the insecurities that powered his creative life

Published: July 24, 2026 06:00

The American novelist and screenwriter’s memoir covers sex work, Virginia Woolf and Hollywood successAs an eight-year-old in comfortable, solid, suburban California, Michael Cunningham felt compelled to make art before he quite understood what it was, or…

One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales

Published: July 24, 2026 06:00

Reporting from some of the poorest seaside towns revealed how young people have been left isolated – but remain resilient and full of hopeIf you were asked to summon up images of the coastline of England and Wales, you might think of sunny days, buckets,…

Are multi-way clothes the answer to sustainable fashion - or just another excuse to buy more stuff?

Published: July 24, 2026 06:00

Brands are making clothes that can be adapted by the wearer. But with fast fashion giants getting in on the act, perhaps we should just stick to wearing our cardigans backwards Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI’m sitting on…

‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe

Published: July 24, 2026 06:00

From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious• Tell us about a book that inspired you to travel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakThe town of…

Helen Goh’s recipe for pineapple and mango paletas | The sweet spot

Published: July 24, 2026 05:00

These bright, sharp Mexican iced treats are the perfect summer cooler – with a spiky kickThe first time I encountered paletas in Mexico, they felt strangely familiar. They reminded me of the iced treats of my Malaysian childhood: fruit-driven, brightly…

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find

Published: July 24, 2026 05:00

Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cutsA US study has found a 70% drop in hospital admissions and days off from work or school when people with poorly controlled asthma had their gas…

Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference

Published: July 24, 2026 04:36

Digital billboards from environmental groups, targeting Labor MPs attending national conference, cancelled with airport stating they are ‘too political’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales

Published: July 24, 2026 04:17

Edmund Rice Education Australia can be sued over abuse committed by Catholic order, after receiving much of its property holdingsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe entity…

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