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Blind date: ‘We overstayed our welcome – the waiters were shaking the cutlery drawer really loudly’
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/24/blind-date-pardis-alexandrea
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
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‘It annoys people when I eat’: Siobhán McSweeney on perfect snacks, parental pressure – and the power of being ‘a delicious fatty’
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
The Derry Girls actor has always loved food, so who better to take over as the new presenter of the Guardian’s Comfort Eating podcast?Siobhán McSweeney is teaching me her preferred way to enjoy a packet of cheese and onion crisps. She has arranged two…
The sexual assault scandal rocked gymnastics – but has pace of change in the sport been too slow?
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Former USA team doctor Larry Nassar’s 2018 conviction sparked a global reckoning in gymnastics, yet gymnasts say they are still being let downIt has been 10 years since the Indianapolis Star published allegations of sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, the former…
As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general electionThey chant his name, they cheer and clap – and yet he is not the most dominant person in the…
As Trump’s time runs out, this could be his most dangerous legacy: a world divided into three | Steve Bloomfield
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
We’ve heard much about the end of the west. At the proposed summit between Trump, Putin and Xi, those fears could crystalliseIn the final two years of a US presidency, when Congress has been lost, approval ratings have sunk like a stone and their party has…
Daniel Stewart, former Port Adelaide AFL player, dies aged 37
Published: October 24, 2026 04:29
Key forward played 36 games and kicked 31 goals between 2010 and 2013Power will wear black armbands at first home game of 2027 seasonFormer Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37.The Power confirmed Stewart’s death on…
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China
Published: October 24, 2026 02:22
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelledTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, injuring more than 500, and uprooting trees and severing power as it weakened and…
Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Published: October 24, 2026 01:57
Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shotsGunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities…
Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in a decade as Canada make statement
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/24/canada-england-red-roses-wxv-rugby-union-match-report
Published: October 24, 2026 01:27
WXV: Canada 31-22 EnglandEngland beaten in Ottawa for third loss in past 74 matchesHistory-makers, era-enders, giant-slayers. Last Friday’s breaking of England’s unbeaten run was a statement 31-22 win for Canada but backing it up to deal the Red Roses…
Pentagon designates China-backed campus cultural centers a threat to US national security
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/pentagon-china-hegseth
Published: October 24, 2026 01:21
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth alleges Confucius Institutes operating in disguise on US university campusesThe US defense department has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses known as Confucius Institutes as a threat to US…
Ukraine war briefing: Russian diesel tankers headed for North America, says Moscow, as US tries to revive peace talks
Published: October 24, 2026 01:20
Tankers part of US-Russia deal that could see 500,000 metric tonnes of fuel supplied to world market this month. What we know on day 1,704Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are on their way to North America, Russian deputy prime minister Alexander…
Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
Published: October 24, 2026 00:52
WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastJordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week as the…
Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
Published: October 24, 2026 00:41
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospitalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent MP Helen Haines’s condition has been downgraded to serious but stable after she lost both legs…
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/marco-rubio-cuba-trump
Published: October 24, 2026 00:30
US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from IranMarco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally…
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Published: October 23, 2026 23:26
Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by SundayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere thunderstorms and heavy rain will sweep across most Australian…
North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/24/north-korea-new-yalu-river-bridge-russia-china
Published: October 23, 2026 23:10
Kim Jong-un has opened the borders to both his key allies in Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, but for different reasonsFor more than a decade, local Chinese residents pilloried it as nothing more than an empty bridge that led to a North Korean vegetable…
Complex issues: how to get your apartment block off gas – before it’s too late
Published: October 23, 2026 23:00
Electrifying your block of flats could cut emissions and save money. Don’t wait to plan the changeChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for…
Molly Picklum claims lead in WSL title race in Portugal: ‘A dream of mine to win here’
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/24/surfing-molly-picklum-wins-wsl-portugal-pro-colapinto
Published: October 23, 2026 22:31
Australian defeats Cailtin Simmers in World Surf League women’s finalGriffin Colapinto scores near-perfect barrel to beat Gabriel MedinaAustralia’s reigning world champion Molly Picklum won the Portugal Pro in thumping tubes on Friday, claiming her first…
Woman who faked pregnancies, including with Bachelor star, sentenced to 30 days
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/laura-owens-sentenced-fake-pregnancy-clayton-echard
Published: October 23, 2026 21:47
Laura Owens, who also received seven years’ probation, fabricated medical records to prolong relationshipsA woman who admitted to faking pregnancies and fabricating medical records while aiming to prolong relationships with men – including a star of the…
Five Great Reads: The fallout from French riots, supersized wealth and throwing rocks at the telly
Published: October 23, 2026 21:15
The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Jacqui Housden and Miles HerbertGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads hereHello and welcome to the weekend. The last seven days have been…
Enciso rescues point in storm for Ipswich to deny Nottingham Forest
Published: October 23, 2026 21:07
Amid a Suffolk squall, winds whipping, a constant drum of rain, an encounter full of half-chances, mistakes, the obligatory refereeing controversy and searching questions. Do Ipswich possess the stones to deal with the big league? Perhaps so. How long can…
Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/susan-collins-maine-trump-tariffs-canada
Published: October 23, 2026 20:36
Republican senator faces critical re-election battle in state where president’s trade war has outraged voters Donald Trump dropped some of the US’s tariffs on Canada on Friday to “better serve the public interest” the White House said, handing a win to…
Macron condemns racism after one killed in terrorist shooting near Paris
Published: October 23, 2026 19:23
Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girlEmmanuel Macron has condemned racism in French society after a gunman opened fire from a car west of Paris on Friday, killing one person,…
‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/23/cybersecurity-ai-hacking-php-vulnerability
Published: October 23, 2026 18:48
After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are predicting that artificial…
Mysterious ‘black triangles’ spotted over sensitive US site, new Pentagon UFO files reveal
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/ufo-pentagon-files
Published: October 23, 2026 18:45
Unidentified object vanished suddenly and silently, anonymous senior military observers claimTwo senior military observers say they watched a mysterious black triangular object flying at an extraordinarily high speed over a sensitive site in the western US…
Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/severe-flooding-west-triggers-rescues-evacuations
Published: October 23, 2026 18:32
At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents…
Ipswich v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live
Published: October 23, 2026 17:46
⚽ Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Portman Road⚽ Ten things to look out for | How they stand | Mail ScottIpswich Town: Walton, Ouattara, O’Shea, Diop, Davis, Florentino, Palacios, Fatawu, Enciso, Philogene, Emersonn.Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams,…
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Published: October 23, 2026 17:24
Violent protests in France, settler attacks in the West Bank, Russian strikes on Kyiv and wildfires in California – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find…
Who will be the next James Bond? - The Latest
https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2026/oct/23/who-will-be-the-next-james-bond-the-latest
Published: October 23, 2026 17:21
The search for the next James Bond may be in the final stages, with screen tests reportedly taking place this weekend. Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are among the actors thought to be in the running for the role. So who is likely to emerge…
US and Israel are warned against launching fresh strikes on Iran
Published: October 23, 2026 17:18
Multinational ‘anti-war bloc’ uses Istanbul summit to call for a diplomatic solution to Middle East crisisForeign ministers at a summit of eight European and Middle Eastern countries have urged the US and Israel not to renews their attacks on Iran, warning…
The Guardian view on Europe’s protests: the social contract has broken – and young people want solutions | Editorial
Published: October 23, 2026 17:07
An electoral supercycle over the next year may redefine the continent’s future. But what’s happening on the streets is shaping it, tooFrance sneezed, and Europe has again caught the cold. The wave of unrest which began with teenagers at a high school soon…
As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/22/midterm-elections-trump-changes-subject
Published: October 23, 2026 17:00
Despite distraction and distortion, voters know what issues will be informing their votes in this electionThis was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inboxElections too often get…
Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern training
Published: October 23, 2026 16:50
Bayern Munich coach had been nursing a virusCoach ‘undergoing thorough examinations’, club sayVincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after the Bayern Munich coach felt unwell during training on Friday.The Belgian, who had been nursing a virus in…
Wallaroos complete Scotland sweep as retiring Smith gets standing ovation despite red
Published: October 23, 2026 16:49
Women’s rugby union: Australia 38-31 ScotlandCecilia Smith ‘sorry’ for red card on final Wallaroos gameThe Wallaroos completed their three-game sweep over Scotland with a 38-31 win on Friday in a spicy contest that featured biting accusations and a string…
Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/opposition-deepfake-video-spain-election
Published: October 23, 2026 16:35
Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoingA political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfake video of the prime minister’s wife has sparked outrage and set off a wider…
Trump again invokes claim he has the ‘right’ to run for third term as president
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-third-term
Published: October 23, 2026 16:18
US constitution unequivocally states that he can’t campaign again, which the president also seems to acknowledgeUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump joked with rally-goers on Thursday evening that he had “the right to run again” for president,…
Two ex-FBI officials charged with lying about investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/ex-fbi-officials-charged-hunter-biden-laptop
Published: October 23, 2026 16:00
Contents of laptop of Joe Biden’s son were part of a bizarre saga in the final weeks of 2020 presidential electionTwo former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference were charged on Friday with making false statements…
Bavuma’s nine-hour masterpiece was art we risk losing in South Africa’s Test purge | Barney Ronay
Published: October 23, 2026 16:00
T20 franchise cricket is trash sport and killing the five-day game is cultural vandalism. What would Orwell have made of this?Have you read George Orwell’s review of Mein Kampf? This might not sound like a grabby reference, or a killer hook for the…
Tinned mackerel, hand-crank radios and bags for poo: crisis-prepping guides around the world
Published: October 23, 2026 15:52
UK allies have long urged people to stockpile supplies for a crisis. How are people from France to Australia being advised to prepare?The UK has told people to fill their pantries with food for three days in case of catastrophe, joining a host of countries…
Carrick delivers 5min 27sec monologue and says he will hold brolly to keep everyone dry
Published: October 23, 2026 14:58
Manchester United coach wants ‘humility’ and ‘resilience’He does not rule out stripping Fernandes of captaincyMichael Carrick began his Friday media conference with an extraordinary 5min 27sec monologue that cited Manchester United’s values of “humility”,…
France to deploy 70,000 police across country on Saturday to prevent unrest
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/france-police-demonstrations-civil-unrest
Published: October 23, 2026 14:31
Move follows some of the worst street violence in years on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekendFrance will deploy about 70,000 police around the country on Saturday as the government seeks to prevent more civil unrest after some of the worst…
Mamdani loves Arsenal. He should challenge them to cut ties with the UAE over Sudan | Sasha Lezhnev and John Prendergast
Published: October 23, 2026 14:30
The New York mayor’s passion for the Gunners and human rights presents an opportunity to push back on the club’s lucrative UAE sponsorshipLike him or not, there is no doubt that New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s passion for certain issues is electric, and…
Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed
Published: October 23, 2026 14:19
Two soldiers and two Palestinians killed in exchange of fire outside Hebron, where Israeli military says it thwarted ‘terror attack’Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a “very extensive” operation in the occupied West Bank after two…
Elizabeth Struhs was deemed ‘safe’ by those meant to protect her. An inquest into her death is asking what went wrong
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Opportunities to help the eight-year-old were missed well before she died in 2022 after her parents withdrew the insulin she needed for type 1 diabetesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first time a Queensland government…
The Helen Haines tragedy has shocked Australia. Its horrors highlight the crumbling foundations of our system | Tom McIlroy
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics has been long expectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe awful tragedy that occurred in Wangaratta on…
Photos fill the frame at the Epson Pano awards 2026 – in pictures
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/oct/23/epson-pano-awards-2026-in-pictures
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
The Epson Pano awards celebrate panoramic photography from first-time entrants and established professionals alike. This year, the 17th iteration, adds a new aerial category to show off the unique formatThis gallery is best viewed on desktopBeautifully…
Threats against politicians are on the rise. How can we move to a better, safer politics?
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
The alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines has horrified Australia. But around the world, politicians and women in particular face increased threats to their safety “Thoughts and prayers.” After each soul-destroying mass shooting in the United…
Modern life is stuck in a sea of sameness. The pursuit of beauty is a necessary antidote | Brigid Delaney
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Everything has become so frictionless and optimised, that concerted efforts must be made to turn back towards beauty and individuality – even if it has no explicit market valueBy the time it’s 5pm on a Friday, the headache and dry eyes have well and truly…
Do politicians lack the courage to turn the temperature down? - podcast
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Tony Barry and George Megalogenis (filling in for Barrie) examine the response to the horrific alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines this week. While the prime minister pleaded for all to ‘turn the temperature’ down, it didn’t take long for many to…
Counting crows (and cockatoos, and kookaburras): BirdLife Australia’s Aussie bird count takes flight for 2026
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
With more than 3.7 million birds counted already, the annual bird survey is on track to beat last year’s record by the time it closes on Sunday 25 OctoberSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereMaths class…
The ABC’s internal politics can be toxic. But protecting Australia’s democracy is worth the pain | Margaret Simons
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Some of its former executives (in my amateur opinion) have PTSD. And yet our public broadcaster remains a major cultural asset, making Australia resilient and livableSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereWhat the ABC does is…
Being pro-Trump has been ‘easy radio’ for conservative hosts like Jesse Kelly. Those days are ending.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/23/jesse-kelly-conservative-radio-trump
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Conservative media personalities who have long benefited from boosting the president will be forced to wrestle with the likely fallout of Republican losses in next month’s US midterm electionsNothing lasts forever. Jesse Kelly knows his meteoric rise…
Victorians can now see a home’s reserve price before auction. What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
State’s new transparency laws aim to make property sales fairer in what could be a test case for the rest of the countryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWithin days of Victoria requiring sellers to reveal their reserve prices…
Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/23/anthropic-report-ai-workplace-shifts
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
Anthropic claims AI will shift how work gets done and labor demand – but some experts are skeptical of the visionLast year, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs and that in six…
Crowded nest? How parents and their adult kids can live together in peace
Published: October 23, 2026 14:00
With record numbers of adult children living at home with their parents, how can this arrangement work for everyone? Set ground rules from the off, respect each other’s privacy, and don’t revert to type, say the expertsWhether they are fresh out of…
Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Published: October 23, 2026 13:57
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in UgandaHealth officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient in more than a decade became infected, amid fears…
Ryu Murakami, cult Japanese author, dies aged 74
Published: October 23, 2026 13:21
The bestselling writer, known as Japan’s enfant terrible, explored the dark underbelly of Japanese society in more than 40 works of subversive fiction including Audition, later made into a landmark indie horror movieRyu Murakami, the cult Japanese author…
World and Olympic marathon champion Jepchirchir suspended after positive doping test
Published: October 23, 2026 12:31
AIU investigates after sample tested positive for EPO33-year-old won Olympic marathon in 2021In a fresh hammer blow for Kenyan athletics, world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit…
Ukraine troops report continuing Starlink problems despite Trump claims
Published: October 23, 2026 12:09
Communications system still faces speed restrictions after US president said Musk had resumed full serviceTrump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?Ukrainian forces continue to report widespread disruptions to the Starlink…
Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
Since Burnham took office Labour has prioritised small fixes to try to show voters it can make a genuine difference, with government insiders delighted at the public reactionIn the first episode of Armando Iannucci’s political satire The Thick of It, the…
Slegers and misfiring Arsenal badly need a result in WSL north London derby
Published: October 23, 2026 11:58
Gunners’ title hopes have seemingly evaporated and their under-pressure manager faces her latest test against SpursIt says much about Arsenal’s predicament that the team who have conceded 12 in two games are not the side whose manager is under most…
Trump to rally in Florida after stoking Ramaswamy ad furor – US politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/23/trump-florida-midterms-ramaswamy-latest-updates
Published: October 23, 2026 11:48
Trump to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, who has distanced himself from president; Trump doubled down on support for RamaswamyAmericans heading to the polls for next month’s midterm elections are not just choosing whom to send to…
A West Bank shootout and a Liverpool light festival: photos of the day – Friday
Published: October 23, 2026 11:44
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the worldWarning: this gallery contains sensitive images Continue reading...
Digested week: Finally gen Alpha discovers Nicole Kidman – via Adéla’s corset lyrics
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/digested-week-house-arrest-books-about-soil
Published: October 23, 2026 11:32
Plus, King Charles’s unusual gift to Aung San Suu Kyi, Larry David’s provocative essay and Andrew Scott in Elsinore“Who’s Nicole Kidman?” asked my 11-year-old. For God’s sake. “You know Nicole Kidman,” I said. “She’s in ...” I tried to think of a single…
The mega-Maga contender in deep-red Florida who doesn’t want to talk about Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/byron-donalds-florida-trump
Published: October 23, 2026 11:22
Byron Donalds removed mentions of the president from his website and has barely uttered his name – will his ploy prove successful in a tight governor’s race?It took Byron Donalds, addressing a wildly supportive crowd at a rally in Florida’s bluest county,…
Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-afd-maga-allies
Published: October 23, 2026 11:07
Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve BannonA data leak from Germany’s far-right German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has revealed the extent of efforts by the…
Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father
Published: October 23, 2026 10:50
Meghan also reveals she was made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by Met policeThe Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle…
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film is the latest to hit the buffers. At some point Lucasfilm is going to have to actually make a movie
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/23/taika-waititi-star-wars-lucasfilm
Published: October 23, 2026 10:39
Waititi joins a long list of movie-makers who were expected to bring a new direction to the franchise, before the studio appeared to get cold feetMovie-making these days is a very expensive endeavour. In 1977, George Lucas’s Star Wars cost $11m to make,…
F1 crown in reach for Kimi Antonelli at bumpy Austin circuit drivers insist is ‘unacceptable’
Published: October 23, 2026 10:34
Mercedes youngster could become youngest title winnerMax Verstappen says bumpy track makes drivers ‘suffer’The Formula One world championship is within reach for Kimi Antonelli at the US Grand Prix in Austin this weekend. But while the young Italian…
Wilcox wants Howe if Manchester United sack Carrick, European reaction and more: football news – live
Published: October 23, 2026 10:25
⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: weekend guide | Mail TomÁlvaro Arbeloa’s been talking ahead of Fulham’s trip to Coventry on Saturday, and buoyed up by last weekend’s much needed win over Hull. “Nothing has changed for…
Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit
Published: October 23, 2026 10:22
Show features live chat sessions with breeders, a podcast and updates on dogs’ progress from birth to weigh-insA 24-hour Finnish TV show dedicated entirely to the live progress of a dog and her six newborn puppies is drawing millions of viewers.As well as…
Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to fall in beer sales, Heineken warns UK pubs
Published: October 23, 2026 10:21
World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcoholHeineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider.The world’s…
‘Overnight, everything was dead’: the Teesside fisherman turned activist dubbed the Mr Bates of the seas
Published: October 23, 2026 10:03
When thousands of dying crabs washed up on a Yorkshire beach in 2021, Stan Rennie’s livelihood was immediately threatened. Five years later, he’s leading the fight back against toxic ocean pollution – and corporate coverupsIt was an otherwise typical day…
The 'trad wife-ification' of Elizabeth Holmes – Stateside with Kai and Carter
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/oct/23/elizabeth-holmes-stateside-kai-and-carter
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s You Can See Everything has packed movie theaters and set records at the box office. It’s also kicked off a debate about, well, pretty much everything that happens on screen – including whether the film's subjects,…
The Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine | Sidney Blumenthal
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/23/trump-putin-ukraine
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
The US president is portraying Zelenskyy as the villain as he strives for Russia’s approvalIf Donald Trump could, he would fly to Munich to sign away Ukraine to Vladimir Putin, and return to wave the document as “peace in our time”, hoping to claim at…
Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/23/job-guarantee-ai-mass-unemployment
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
An old idea springs anew as a chorus of influential voices predicts that AI may trigger crises of vast magnitudeIn a preface to his book Capitalism and Freedom, the American economist Milton Friedman famously observed that a crisis can propel once-fringe…
Billionaire tax and trans rights: what are key state ballot initiatives in midterms?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/key-midterms-ballot-initiatives
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
Voters in 39 states will face an array of referendum issues – including Alabama’s on the national anthem in schoolsAmericans heading to the polls for next month’s midterm elections are not just choosing whom to send to Washington, or their state capitols.…
These key races in the 2026 midterms will decide who controls the US Senate – video explainer
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
To reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats need to retain all the Senate seats they have and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections. Shrai Popat, the Guardian's US politics reporter, explains which are the key races to watch in November. Continue…
Reader Q&A: what’s next for France? Ask our Europe columnists
Published: October 23, 2026 09:59
Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from readers about the riots and protests in France at 3pm BST / 4pm CEST today. Send your questions by email now to conversations@theguardian.com or join the…
Starlink access for Ukraine limited after Trump’s claims satellite service restored, officials say – Europe live
Published: October 23, 2026 09:12
The satellite service was still operating at a cap of 161km/hr, crippling key air defencesBut Macron’s government has ramped up restrictions and security measures to try and stop the widespread looting and ransacking we saw on the fringes of the wider…
Something crunchy, something sharp, something sweet: Sam and Sam Clark’s autumn meze recipes
Published: October 23, 2026 09:01
Tabbouleh, apple, beetroot, minty yoghurt, oyster mushrooms … a riot of colour and autumnal flavours with every forkfulAutumn is a time of year when our meze plate becomes more comforting and generous, with earthy beetroot, sweet squash and woody…
Lessons in Chemistry author Bonnie Garmus: ‘I wrote my first novel at 12 – it has not yet found a publisher’
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
The author of the global sensation on being inspired by Harper Lee, the craft of Joan Didion, and the joys of rereading Louisa May AlcottMy earliest reading memory I have a very clear memory of reading Fun With Dick and Jane. I was four years old, and…
America must reverse Trump’s moral squalor | Robert Reich
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/23/trump-moral-squalor
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
The president shows a unique disregard for the opinions, norms and ideals of the nation – and, for that matter, humanityThe Democrats’ focus on affordability seems to be a winning strategy (we’ll know for sure in a little over two weeks). But we mustn’t…
Junk review – David Schwimmer is lost in Mubi’s frustrating LA-set misstep
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/23/junk-movie-review-david-schwimmer-mubi
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
The Friends alum makes up half of a messy and pretentious comedy drama that boasts some visual panache but is dragged down by a confused toneYou could be forgiven, upon watching the first scene of Junk, for believing that this debut feature will boldly,…
Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation
Published: October 23, 2026 09:00
Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concernsUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced…
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/spain-floods-storm-adam-uk-storm-austen
Published: October 23, 2026 08:16
Storm Adam brings heavy rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen gusts strike England and WalesStorm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier this week. In Pego, Alicante, 632mm fell in 36 hours with 430mm of this…
Loidis: From the Toolkit of Lovers review – epic 111-minute album is a teeming universe of detail
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/23/loidis-from-the-toolkit-of-lovers-review
Published: October 23, 2026 08:00
(Incienso)Brian Leeds, AKA Huerco S, keeps raising the temperature on his once-chilly ambient on an ambitious record full of delightful detail and ASMR-inducing sound designThe sun barely seemed to rise in the earlier work of US electronic producer Brian…
Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino in U-turn on Fifa presidency
Published: October 23, 2026 07:37
AFC president Sheikh Salman praises and hugs InfantinoIt had stood with Uefa and Concacaf against himThe Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa’s president in a turnaround in its stance from two months ago when…
Basma and Temir Alcy: NAD review – skulking, sultry French-Moroccan crew evoke this shifting season
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/23/basma-and-temir-alcy-nad-review
Published: October 23, 2026 07:30
(Stroom)Vocalist Basma and group Temir Alcy offer a dark and disorienting listen that contemplates loss and new beginnings, stoking a captivating sense of tensionThe new album from French-Moroccan vocalist Basma and Paris-based group Temir Alcy comes just…
Can AI really predict cancer survival better than a doctor? I have my doubts | Devi Sridhar
Published: October 23, 2026 07:00
Take a selfie to see how healthy you are: the idea is enticing and this new research is promising. But so many factors have been ignoredThe idea that a single selfie could predict how long someone with cancer may live sounds like an incredible…
Lupin review – the French super-thief is magnetic in his blockbuster return
Published: October 23, 2026 07:00
Houdini-style thrills, Marvel-style set pieces and relentless twists? The stakes are higher than ever in the hit crime series – but beneath the action, it asks some big questions Something strange has happened with Lupin. Two years after the French jewel…
Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?
Published: October 23, 2026 07:00
Viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland. With ketamine and social media also altering behaviour, DJs and dancers weigh in on how sacred a space the club should beTowards the end of summer, a debate began raging in clubland,…
Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight
Published: October 23, 2026 06:22
David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates loomsGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a week after allegations that Greens senator Jordon Steele-John…
‘The run ends in the centre of this beautiful village’: readers’ favourite small ski resorts in Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/oct/23/readers-favourite-small-ski-resorts-skiing-europe
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
From cosy Alpine villages to queue-free skiing, you tell us where to head to avoid the crowds• Tell us about a conservation tourism experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherBad Gastein is a relatively unknown gem. The Austrian state it sits in,…
Under Fire by Humza Yousaf – a deeply affecting story of being stranded in Gaza
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
The former Scottish first minister writes of his in-laws’ plight and the tragedy of those who weren’t so luckyA week into Israel’s bombing of Gaza in 2023, which followed Hamas’s deadly terrorist attack on Israel, Scotland’s then first minister Humza…
‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/high-turnout-israel-palestinians-unseat-netanyahu
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalitionAs the sun set over the town of Kfar Qasim, Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered over hot knafeh pastries and shots of strong…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: longer battery life but still awaiting new features
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
Biggest Apple smartwatch gets better health tracking and new readiness tools with a battery and chip boost in preparation for controversial audio AIAs the Ultra enters its fourth year as Apple’s biggest and beefiest smartwatch it gets the best kind of spec…
‘A form of anti-status status’ – how much would you pay for a plain tote bag?
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
The ubiquitous carrier has been given a four-figure makeover. But why has an everyday bag associated with running errands and US supermarkets become so aspirational?• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIf you were in the…
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Published: October 23, 2026 06:00
As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stakeDon’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Armenian capital Yerevan is…
Son of Wallabies great named in spring tour squad as Les Kiss turns to new faces
Published: October 23, 2026 05:52
Teddy Wilson and Tom Lambert part of 33-man group to tour EuropeAustralia to face England, Scotland and Wales in Nations ChampionshipSon of a gun Teddy Wilson and prop Tom Lambert are the new faces in the Wallabies’ spring tour squad, which welcomes back…
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