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Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/wildfire-reno-nevada-hawk-fire
Published: August 23, 2026 18:22
Hawk fire has covered more than 13,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in RenoA fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) early on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of…
Liverpool’s Szoboszlai spot on with late, late leveller to salvage point at Newcastle
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/newcastle-liverpool-premier-league-match-report
Published: August 23, 2026 17:43
Before kick-off a banner was raised in the Gallowgate End inscribed with a quotation from the late Kevin Keegan. “I want people to dream about their football,” it read. “We should all be dreamers at heart.”Out on the pitch it swiftly became apparent that…
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s foreign policy: work in progress | Editorial
Published: August 23, 2026 17:30
The prime minister has focused on domestic affairs since coming to office. But at a time of global disruption, he will need to define Britain’s place in the worldA run of volatility in domestic British politics in recent years has tracked a period of…
The Guardian view on the new Hungary: de-Orbánising at pace | Editorial
Published: August 23, 2026 17:29
As a Brussels deadline looms with over €10bn at stake, Péter Magyar’s first three months have been transformative in addressing a corrupt legacySome elections are more important than others. Since taking office in May, Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter…
The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Published: August 23, 2026 17:24
Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade warThe calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United…
Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/iryna-zarutska-charlotte-nc-lawsuit
Published: August 23, 2026 17:14
Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and Charlotte knew of violent crime issueThe family of Iryna Zarutska is suing Charlotte and a security company one year after the Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed…
‘Call his agent’: Emery feels Watkins should explain absence from Villa’s rout by Brighton
Published: August 23, 2026 17:04
England forward is considering move to Al-Hilal‘This question is for him … I answer only with silence’Unai Emery did nothing to deny that Ollie Watkins had refused to play for Aston Villa in their sobering 4-0 defeat by Brighton at the Amex on Sunday. The…
Ella Baron on AI and the drought – cartoon
Published: August 23, 2026 17:03
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‘When I make a sale, I’ll sing a high note’: a day in the life of an opera singing car salesman
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/23/andrew-hiers-opera-singer-car-salesman
Published: August 23, 2026 16:00
Andrew Hiers is trying to start his own opera company. Until then, he’s serenading the parking lotAndrew Hiers, 38, is an opera singer – a bass-baritone – and a car salesman in Cocoa, Florida. You might think these professions have nothing to do with each…
Vuelta a España: Britain’s Matt Brennan leaves Pogacar in wake to win stage two
Published: August 23, 2026 15:58
The 20-year-old Briton is riding in his first grand tourTadej Pogacar retains overall leader’s red jerseyMatt Brennan emerged triumphant from a bunch sprint to claim Vuelta a España stage two victory, while overall favourite Tadej Pogacar retained the red…
Lando Norris denies Antonelli in F1 Dutch GP after Verstappen crashes out of home race
Published: August 23, 2026 15:28
Antonelli second and Russell third in final Zandvoort raceDutch driver hits wall on opening lap resulting in restartLando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, putting in a superb drive to retake the lead in a thrilling fight with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli late…
Newcastle United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
Published: August 23, 2026 15:20
⚽ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm (BST) kick-off⚽ Live scores | Get the Football Daily email | Drop us a lineDelving into the Liverpool XI, there are two eye-catching selections.Firstly, Rio Ngumoha: the 17-year-old looks like he is lining up on the…
Guéhi and Gvardiol late show earns Manchester City dramatic win against Bournemouth
Published: August 23, 2026 15:14
“WELCOME BACK ENZO” read the tifo beforehand and by the breathless close this was a joyous return for Manchester City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, as a damaging loss became a memorable win due to Marc Guéhi’s 84th-minute equaliser and Josko Gvardiol’s…
Hull punished United defence in victory but Carrick’s attack is bigger area of concern | Andrew Beasley
Published: August 23, 2026 15:07
Manchester United again struggled against a back five as their newly promoted hosts exploited a set-piece weaknessHull scored nine league goals from set plays last season, the joint-fewest in the Championship. Yet two in 21 minutes earned them a famous…
The kindness of strangers: I was a young, solo tourist when a taxi driver became aggressive – then two men stepped in
Published: August 23, 2026 15:00
They relayed to me that the driver wanted more money. I went to grab my wallet, but they told me to put it awayRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesI travelled alone a lot when I was younger and often got myself into stupid situations. You think…
Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds
Published: August 23, 2026 15:00
Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillanceCommercial detectors intended to help domestic abuse victims find hidden spying devices may actually give them a false sense of…
Brighton hammer Aston Villa and João Gomes red adds to Unai Emery’s pain
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/brighton-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report
Published: August 23, 2026 14:56
It is important to say that Aston Villa were not the only team here to have lost key players over the summer; to play under the threat of further departures; to be without others because of injury. It has been a testing time for the Brighton manager,…
European football: Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane named player of the year in Germany
Published: August 23, 2026 14:12
Striker becomes first Englishman to win the awardTeammate Michael Olise finishes secondBayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael…
Le Court claims Tour of Britain glory despite Wiebes’s fourth stage win in five
Published: August 23, 2026 14:11
Mauritian claims landmark victory at Leamington SpaWiebes finishes second after 137th career stage winKim Le Court sealed overall victory in the Tour of Britain Women in Royal Leamington Spa, despite Lorena Wiebes taking her 11th career stage win in the…
An AI ‘debt bomb’ crisis? No. This isn’t Enron 2.0 | Gene Marks
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/23/ai-debt-bomb-crisis
Published: August 23, 2026 14:00
Fears of a datacenter buildout debt crisis are exaggerated. The risks are different than in the past and they are recoverableSome experts are warning of a looming “debt bomb” crisis because big datacenter builders such as Meta, Oracle, xAI and CoreWeave…
‘I love it. It’s hope’: the mysterious self-willed wildflower meadow that seeded itself
Published: August 23, 2026 14:00
Farmer Derek Sayer let a boggy field run wild and just one annual hay-cut has led to remarkable biodiversityTucked away on a country lane, a small field bursts with yellow and pink flowers. Quail and whitethroats call from the thick hedges and the plants,…
Burnham stays away from No 10 North wedding after bride’s plea
Published: August 23, 2026 13:56
Prime minister sends video message to newlyweds instead after bride Sarah Burwin asked him not to ‘ruin’ vibe at Heron House weddingAndy Burnham fulfilled a bride’s wishes by not turning up for her wedding after she asked him not to spoil her big day as…
Arrest warrant issued for wife of Massachusetts officer found dead at home
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/massachusetts-officer-death-home-wife-arrest-warrant
Published: August 23, 2026 13:25
Woman remains missing more than five days after police found officer she was married to dead in their homeAn arrest warrant has been issued for a mental health advocate who remained missing on Sunday, more than five days after police found the…
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Published: August 23, 2026 13:01
Embassy in London says Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.Andrey Kelin left…
The PM is promising to fix our everyday annoyances – and I have a list to get him started | Emma Beddington
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/23/andy-burnham-fix-everyday-annoyances-list
Published: August 23, 2026 13:00
Andy Burnham hopes we’ll forget the big stuff if he sorts out our minor frustrations and low-level gripes. Pothole politics hasn’t won me over yet, but I know some changes that couldThis is a vulnerable confession, but I spend way too much time on the…
Aardman’s Peter Lord and David Sproxton: ‘At the Oscars, I went to the gents and had a pee with Jack Nicholson!’
Published: August 23, 2026 13:00
The studio’s co-founders on accidentally creating Morph, not wanting a yacht in the Maldives and being each other’s best allyPeter Lord and David Sproxton are the founders of Aardman Animations. The pair began animating as teenagers, selling their first…
Manchester City agree deal worth up to €100m for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi
Published: August 23, 2026 12:32
Signing will take City’s window spending to nearly £200mMoroccan stood down from Lille’s game against AngersManchester City have agreed a deal with Lille worth €95m (£81.4m) plus €5m in potential add-ons for Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco midfielder’s…
Cheerleaders and a tennis-playing robot: photos of the weekend
Published: August 23, 2026 12:29
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How to make the perfect zaru soba, or cold soba noodles – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect
Published: August 23, 2026 12:00
Hot days call for cool dinners, and these are Japan’s nutty, salty and sweet solution. Fiery or pickled accompaniments optionalAlthough every culture craves something different in hot weather – chilled beetroot soup in Lithuania, cooling buttermilk drinks…
Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/luigi-mangione-state-case-brian-thompson
Published: August 23, 2026 12:00
Defense files motion to dismiss state case after federal guilty plea but prosecutors say they are prepared to litigateAfter Luigi Mangione admitted in Manhattan federal court that he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, most experts believe that the…
Formula One 2026: Dutch Grand Prix, race updates – live
Published: August 23, 2026 11:54
️ Updates from Zandvoort’s farewell race, 2pm BST start️ Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Bluesky | Mail YaraGoodbye Zandvoort: A windblown seaside circuit from another era, said farewell to Formula One and the Dutch Grand Prix today with a party of…
Manchester City v Bournemouth: Premier League – live
Published: August 23, 2026 11:53
⚽ Premier League updates from the 2pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Sign up for Football Daily | Mail EmilliaManchester City starting line-up: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Abdukodir Khusanov, Rúben Dias (C), Marc Guéhi, Joško Gvardiol, Rico Lewis; Elliot Anderson,…
Burnham to face pressure at Labour conference to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
Published: August 23, 2026 11:26
Grassroots groups preparing to put pressure on PM to break with Starmer policy and impose full arms embargo on IsraelGrassroots Labour groups are gearing up for a conference showdown with Andy Burnham over Gaza, as the party’s members seek to force the…
Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/23/halloween-capitalism-climate-change
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spiceHappy spooky season, everyone! Get those jack-o’-lanterns out, because Halloween is just around the corner!Just kidding, no, it’s not.…
Pine-cone grenades and planet-baking carbon: the French fires 170 years in the making – a visual guide
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/23/french-fires-150-years-in-the-making-visual-guide
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
An 1857 decree to drain swamps and plant a monoculture, detritus from the trees and global heating combined to produce the conditions for the Gironde infernoThe ruinous fires that overran parts of France this summer have burned more land than ever…
This Black August, Americans will study, meditate, fast, exercise – and read – for Black liberation
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/23/black-august-study-meditate-read
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
Organizations across the country traditionally use the month as a means of activation for local communitiesIn the 1960s and 1970s, California was brimming with radical energy and potential, which also meant it was brimming with extreme backlash. The Black…
Walking the Peak District, I discovered a wonderful rejection of the right’s monotone vision of England | John Harris
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
The landscape was striking, but so was the diversity of the hikers. We can make this the new normal – and we shouldA fortnight or so ago, my two teenage kids and I set out on a three-night visit to the Peak District where temperatures were hovering at a…
‘I was scared I was going mad’: Meg Mason speaks to fellow authors about the parasocial relationships that begin on the page
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
As a lonely teenager, the novels of Nancy Mitford offered the Sorrow and Bliss author a lifeline - and an imaginary friend. She explores why reading can create a particularly intense bond with a favourite writerIn the summer before university, my mother…
When my husband died in a surfing accident, life as I knew it was destroyed. Ten years on, this is what I’ve learned about grief
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/23/my-husband-died-surfing-accident-grief
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
One crashing wave on one single day changed everything for our family. How would I keep going?Before they enter the water, surfers will study the ocean. They consider wind and tide conditions. They analyse currents and patterns, break points and swells.…
Dining across the divide: ‘I thought he was going to be quite “stop the boats, bring up the drawbridge”’
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
A Green party member and a Labour-voting Brexiter didn’t agree on the EU, but what about renewable energy and the NHS?• Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out howJoe, 41, Trafford, Greater ManchesterOccupation Press officer at…
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
Published: August 23, 2026 11:00
PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressorsDonald Trump has hit back at Canada after a breakdown in negotiations plunged the two countries into a trade war.In his first public comments…
Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis | Heather Stewart
Published: August 23, 2026 10:53
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to calm bond markets is a sign of weakness not strength“Look, there’s nothing magic about that $40tn number,” the US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, told CNBC insouciantly last week, as the country’s debt…
Ebola day 100: why this outbreak could become the deadliest in history – video explainer
Published: August 23, 2026 10:50
More than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the first case of this epidemic was recorded in May. The Guardian's global health correspondent, Kat Lay, spoke to CDC Africa's Yap Boum II to understand why health…
Mateta’s Palace dispute deepens after losing appeals to end contract early
Published: August 23, 2026 10:49
Striker wants move and said final year of deal was invalid29-year-old took his case to tribunal and Fifa but lostJean-Philippe Mateta is in dispute with Crystal Palace over the final year of his contract but failed in an attempt to have it ruled invalid by…
‘These were brave officers’: tributes paid to police among seven killed in A66 crash
Published: August 23, 2026 10:43
Redcar MP says Teesside community is ‘reeling’ as PM offers condolences and asks public to avoid speculationTributes are being paid to two police officers who died on Teesside when a car travelling the wrong way along the A66 crashed head-on into their…
Finland tried to end homelessness. What can we learn from its runaway success – and recent failures?
Published: August 23, 2026 10:00
The Housing First policy led to the number of homeless people in Finland dropping by half. Those with firsthand experience explain why it workedAt 3.30am, Vello Senkel awoke to a knock on his door. Standing on his doorstep were his neighbours with an…
Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/wind-energy-unions-trump
Published: August 23, 2026 10:00
Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequalityRyan McElroen had spent years repairing the New York City subway underground when he got the opportunity to work in the middle of the ocean.“I…
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/23/artemis-ii-crew-top-us-space-medal
Published: August 23, 2026 10:00
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen broke record for farthest distance traveled from EarthThe crew of the historic Artemis II lunar flyby mission have earned the US’s top space medal, officials have announced.Cmdr Reid Wiseman,…
Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/trump-sowing-election-distrust
Published: August 23, 2026 10:00
President’s speech, declassification of documents and heightened claims of noncitizen voting have experts concernedA series of moves by Donald Trump’s administration to sow doubt in the integrity of US elections have intensified concern among voting…
This is how we do it: ‘Since having cancer, I’m more open – before I was straight, now I’m queer’
Published: August 23, 2026 10:00
Following the all-clear, Kevin and Jade found a new openness in discussing sex and intimacy – and also a shared desire for exploring polyamory• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslySince the all clear, my relationship with my…
Iran-linked hackers blamed for cyber-attack that shut down UK power plant
Published: August 23, 2026 09:07
Incident marks apparent escalation by Tehran in its in retaliation against UK over allowing US to use British basesHackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down.The incident…
When I first moved to Glasgow from India, I felt welcomed and included. Now I just feel scrutinised | Sanghmitra Singh
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/23/glasgow-india-racist-disorder
Published: August 23, 2026 09:00
The city that used to be full of kind strangers is increasingly witnessing racist disorder. I hope it can find its way back to its old friendlinessScottish people have always been known for their friendliness. “We’re not like the south of us,” they say,…
‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/23/llanwern-steelworks-cheap-steel-imports
Published: August 23, 2026 09:00
New quotas to protect UK firms and jobs appear to be having opposite effect in products such as galvanised steelAt Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines that should be running full-time are now falling quiet for parts of the day,…
‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/23/jorja-smith-what-are-the-odds-interview
Published: August 23, 2026 09:00
Being recognised by the Brits, Grammys and Drake made the singer one of British music’s most famous names – and also left her exhausted. Now, after decompressing in her home town she returns with a record made for ravingIt is a sticky, sweltering July…
‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/23/openai-cyber-attacks-threat-chris-lehane
Published: August 23, 2026 08:00
Chris Lehane tells Guardian of need to implement new safety standards as critics say AI firms acting ‘recklessly’A senior leader at OpenAI has said people should prepare to defend against “ongoing, persistent” cyber-attacks from AIs, as cutting-edge…
‘Dancing with Rylan made me feel arthritic’: Jeremy Vine’s honest playlist
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/23/jeremy-vine-honest-playlist-rylan-clark-david-bowie
Published: August 23, 2026 08:00
The presenter and journalist used the Psychedelic Furs to soothe teenage heartbreak and had a Damascene moment to Bowie, but which cheesy 70s ballad does he secretly adore?The first song I fell in love withI loved a fellow sixth-former, Sarah, at school.…
Isak returns to Newcastle with Liverpool, Premier League buildup, and more – matchday live
Published: August 23, 2026 07:58
⚽ Three Premier League matches and much more ahead⚽ Today’s games | Sign up for Football Daily | Get in touchAlso enjoyed this snippet from Sam Cunningham’s report from Portman Road. It would be fascinating to know which algorithms or eagle-eyed staff in…
Now I’ve seen everything! A wild ride through the Edinburgh festival 2026 – in pictures
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/gallery/2026/aug/23/edinburgh-festival-2026-in-pictures
Published: August 23, 2026 07:28
A succubus, a cycling champ and Sir Elton Scone walk into a bar … and our photographer Murdo MacLeod was there to capture every momentAll our Edinburgh festival reviews Continue reading...
London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Published: August 23, 2026 07:00
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against themTen years ago, Alastair Harper was an advocate for young people’s health sitting in a stuffy meeting…
Quench your thirst! 20 perfect spritzes and shandies to try now – from kumquat to portergaff
Published: August 23, 2026 07:00
Whether you love a traditional spritz or tend towards a wilder libation, this August there are bubbly and sophisticated drinks to suit every tasteThis summer, UK web searches for “Hugo spritz”, an elderflower-flavoured aperitif, overtook searches for…
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/23/new-eu-border-checks-ees-uk-travellers-visa-queues
Published: August 23, 2026 07:00
Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queuesOn top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages, Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry…
‘So much still needs to be done’: Italian town marks 10 years since devastating earthquake
Published: August 23, 2026 07:00
People in Amatrice left infuriated after reconstruction efforts delayed by change in government and pandemicAs people gather in Amatrice on Monday for a mass to mark the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that struck the hilltop town and several…
My best ever British holiday: ‘I’ve travelled further, at greater expense, and had nothing like as much fun’
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/23/my-best-ever-british-holiday
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Five travel writers share their favourite holidays at home, from gravel biking in Scotland and a steam train ride in Yorkshire to rowing all the way from Oxford to LondonOne of my best UK holidays was the week I spent in June 2013 rowing from Oxford to…
New licensing for game shoots could stop poisoning of birds of prey
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Scheme planned for England could also curtail tradition of releasing pheasants for people to pay to shootFrom the end of August, Land Rovers load up with tweed-clad shooters, who go off to large estates and compete to fill the biggest “bag” of game birds,…
Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to non-white victims
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Exclusive: analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’ Killers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new research shows.Analysis of…
‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Victims have lost tens of thousands – and in one case £300,000 – due to fake emails from solicitor or estate agentYou are poised to move house and are awaiting the solicitor’s instructions that things are ready to go and it is time to hand over your…
Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Surge in proposals follows Labour’s lifting of de facto ban, with about 45 plans submitted in the year to MarchPlans for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, after the government overturned the…
Bebe Cave: Swoon review – dazzling portrait of marginalised muses and the male gaze
Published: August 23, 2026 06:00
Pleasance Dome, EdinburghSmart, slapstick and silly, this chaotic multicharacter comedy sends up the Pre-Raphaelite BrotherhoodSome of the most revered works of art across history feature women as their primary focus. But though they might appear as…
Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing fundingAndy Burnham is expected to give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals…
Café Clement, London WC2: ‘Turns out it’s really rather good’ – restaurant review
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/23/cafe-clement-london-wc2-restaurant-review-grace-dent
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
I am forever curious as to how these kind of sizzling places feel on a normal Tuesday two months in, especially when the celebrities are all off sunning their bottoms in TuscanyCafé Clement, the all-day restaurant inside Nick Jones’ new St Clement Hotel at…
A supreme being, the nearly naked show and politics with paws: Edinburgh fringe pick’n’mix
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/23/edinburgh-fringe-reviews-pick-n-mix
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
From Taiwanese steampunk dance to Australian climate comedy, here are 13 quick-fire fringe reviewsAll our Edinburgh festival reviewsFor new perspective on the strange ways we behave, we all know the thought experiment “if a visitor from space arrived on…
British corporation continued trafficking of enslaved Africans to Guyana 40 years after abolition
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
Letter written in 1847 to Sandbach, Tinne and Company’s Liverpool office reveals it engaged in practice after receiving taxpayer-funded compensation, book saysWhen Britain abolished slavery, plantation owners from powerful families notoriously received…
‘The country of my birth has lost its heart’: Miriam Margolyes on how to fix broken Britain
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
At 85, the actor has lived through much political upheaval. But, she writes, today’s hostile times feel like ‘the worst yet’. She reflects on her journey from teenage Tory to full-throated leftist – and says there’s still time to save the nation from the…
Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump - and a headache for Britain’s new PM
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debateWhen oil was first discovered off the north-east coast of Scotland in September 1969, industry folklore…
A childhood sexual abuse allegation has rocked our family – what can we do about it? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Published: August 23, 2026 05:00
Make the victim feel safe and able to talk at their own pace, and consider any danger the perpetrator currently presents to younger members of the familyA young adult woman in our family has recently shared that her older male cousin once touched her…
The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea
Published: August 23, 2026 04:00
Friends close to Margarita Reutt are shocked she could allegedly plant bomb that killed Ukrainian defector Robert Shageev, while others recall a stubborn grit to see any plan throughIt was just after dawn in Sevastopol when a powerful explosion tore…
Let’s embrace French Sundays – the art of doing absolutely nothing | Polly Hudson
Published: August 23, 2026 04:00
The idea of being deliberately unproductive is certainly tempting. The only concern is that you might enjoy it too much ...They know what they’re doing when it comes to kissing, toast and horns, so get ready for a French Sunday. A new theory suggests that…
Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’
Published: August 23, 2026 03:34
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security councilThe new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze…
Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight
Published: August 23, 2026 02:14
‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn a week’s time, the proud…
Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify
Published: August 23, 2026 01:04
French president is working on European alternatives to US Patriot missile system and expresses ‘horror’ at deadly attack on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. What we know on day 1,642French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to strengthen support for…
Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’
Published: August 23, 2026 00:00
Exclusive: campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be ‘shaken to pieces’ by vibrationsSix hundred years after it was built, England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn could now be “shaken to pieces” by aircraft…
José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility | Sid Lowe
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-romance-espanyol-la-liga
Published: August 22, 2026 23:21
The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief at EspanyolJosé Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that…
Arthur Fils blasts past Flavio Cobolli to reach first Masters final in landmark win
Published: August 22, 2026 23:16
French youngster beats No 7 seed 6-3, 6-4 in CincinnatiJessica Pegula battles past Swiatek to reach women’s finalIn the middle of a tense, erratic start to a rain-delayed semi-final day in Cincinnati, Arthur Fils found himself locked in defence and miles…
Shabana Azeez: ‘The most disgusting thing I’ve seen on The Pitt? American coffee’
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/23/shabana-azeez-actor-interview-the-pitt
Published: August 22, 2026 22:00
The Australian actor on posing as a patient for medical schools, having multiple birthdays on The Airport Chaplain and the song ‘nobody likes’ by the StrokesWhat is the most disgusting thing you saw on the set of The Pitt?I mean, American coffee. It’s bad…
Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn
Published: August 22, 2026 21:23
Duchess of Sussex was believed to have been under consideration for season three of Guy Ritchie’s crime caperThe Duchess of Sussex’s reported casting in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen has been withdrawn, it was reported.Tina Brown, the former editor-in-chief…
European football: Inter speed past Monza, Bayern beat Dortmund in Supercup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/european-football-inter-napoli-real-madrid
Published: August 22, 2026 21:06
De Bruyne scores as Napoli strike late to beat GenoaMichael Olise leads Bayern Munich to 2-1 victoryInter kicked off their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home win against Monza, after the promoted side recovered from conceding an early goal to go in…
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies aged 94
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/22/nancy-kassebaum-baker-dies-aged-94
Published: August 22, 2026 20:40
Kassebaum Baker became the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse into officeNancy Kassebaum Baker, a Kansas governor’s daughter who became the first woman elected to the US Senate without following a spouse into office, has died.…
Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/roberto-de-zerbi-brentford-tottenham-premier-league
Published: August 22, 2026 20:27
‘We are not in the right physical condition’Spurs beaten 3-0 at Brentford in Premier League openerRoberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are “not a team” after they opened their season with a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Brentford.Spurs are looking to kick…
I’d heard ringing in my ears before. This time, it didn’t stop
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/23/tinnitus-ringing-in-the-ears-didnt-stop
Published: August 22, 2026 20:00
Miranda Luby was only 36 years old when her tinnitus arrived in the middle of the night, without warning and for no clear reasonOne night two years ago I was lying in bed when I began to hear a high-pitched, electronic hum. The scene that followed would be…
Could the macadamias hidden in Queensland’s rainforests be the key to saving ‘the world’s finest nut’?
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/23/wild-macadamia-trees-conservation-queensland
Published: August 22, 2026 20:00
While grown in huge numbers commercially, macadamias are a vulnerable crop. A group of wild Australian nut hunters is seeking to change thatWe are bouncing over a rough, steep gravel road on the hunt for macadamia trees in the wild. Here in the tangled…
The moment I knew: Days after September 11, we flew through turbulence – all I could say was ‘I love you’
Published: August 22, 2026 20:00
In 2001, Scott Westerfeld travelled from New York City to Sydney to see Justine Larbalestier. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, they navigated the crisis as best they could, togetherFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesI noticed Justine before…
Aston Villa upheaval is a risk but Emery can release v2.0 and reap rewards | Jonathan Wilson
Published: August 22, 2026 19:00
After exodus of key players, youthful arrivals over the summer amount to a fresh beginning with plenty to get excited aboutLast season was the greatest Aston Villa have enjoyed since they won the European Cup in 1982. They claimed their second European…
Pogacar pips British duo in Monaco time trial to win first stage of Vuelta a España
Published: August 22, 2026 18:27
Tadej Pogacar edges out Ethan Hayter to claim red jerseyJoshua Tarling third a week after death of brother FinlayTadej Pogacar stormed to victory in the individual time trial to claim the leader’s red jersey after the first stage of the Vuelta a España on…
Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden
Published: August 22, 2026 18:11
Three other people wounded after 18-year-old man wielding sword assail students in Fagersta schoolA 17-year-old girl has been killed after a teenager brandishing a sword attacked students at a school in Sweden, police have confirmed.Three other people were…
Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean
Published: August 22, 2026 18:02
Gianni Infantino used opportunity to lobby for supportFifa president was asked to stay away from CFU meetingGianni Infantino has angered numerous Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the…
Jordan double stuns Springboks as ruthless All Blacks clinch statement victory
Published: August 22, 2026 17:28
First Test: South Africa 16-33 New ZealandAll Blacks score five tries against world championsAs first courses go, this was a delicious appetiser to a series that looks set to live up to its billing. First blood goes to New Zealand, who withstood a barrage…
Wiebes wins Tour of Britain Women stage four as Le Court maintains overall lead
Published: August 22, 2026 16:43
Dutch cyclist secures third stage win of 2026 eventLiane Lippert finishes second, Le Court thirdLorena Wiebes secured her third stage win of the 2026 Tour of Britain Women while Kim Le Court maintained the overall lead after stage four.Riders departed from…
Free speech group calls foul play at prosecutors using Comey novel in case against him
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/22/james-comey-novel-trump-pen-america
Published: August 22, 2026 16:32
PEN America condemns lawyers using passage from thriller to bolster claim ex-FBI director intended to harm TrumpA leading US free-expression group has hit out at federal prosecutors’ use of a novel written by former FBI director James Comey in their case…
Brentford v Tottenham: Premier League – live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/22/brentford-v-tottenham-premier-league-live
Published: August 22, 2026 16:15
⚽ New-look Spurs make short trip to Brentford. 5.30pm (BST) KO⚽ Today’s scores | Sign up for Football Daily | Mail ScottBrentford boss Keith Andrews talks to Sky Sports, and he’s very excited to be giving Mamadou Sangaré his debut. “This pre-season has…
Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’
Published: August 22, 2026 16:08
Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed backKemi Badenoch has called defectors who left for Reform “some of the most dishonest people” she has ever met, as she ruled out allowing “drama…
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