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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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Tim Dowling: why did I buy an electric car? Because I wanted a medal
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/24/tim-dowling-why-buy-electric-car-medal
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Lunch with my agent is going nowhere, so I decide to share my latest motoring anecdoteI’m having lunch with my agent – an infrequent occurrence, because neither of us ever has any good news for the other. This lunch is no different.“Sorry to make you come…
Violence, intimidation and fear: 10 years on from the ‘Jungle’, life in Calais migrant camps is harsher than ever
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
People living in tents in northern France hoping to find asylum in England face increasing intimidation from police and far-right agitatorsIn the decade since the demolition of the “Jungle”, an area of Calais where thousands of asylum seekers set up…
‘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…
Why does everyone have to get in my way? The Edith Pritchett cartoon
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
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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…
Jackson Boxer’s vegetarian recipe for brown butter pumpkin soup
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
The base of this easy roast pumpkin soup is rich, nutty, Halloween heaven – you can go wild with the garnishesA lot of my early life in professional kitchens was spent making vegetable purees, which I find rather tiresome, not least because they can often…
From Fatherland to Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back: the week in rave reviews
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Sandra Hüller excels as Thomas Mann’s daughter in a fine historical drama, and a BBC documentary about the Welsh mining tragedy will enrage. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...
From Wildwood to John Legend: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Anination studio Laika takes flight with a grownup stop-motion tale, while the Grammy-, Oscar- and everything-winner returns with a Pharell-produced 11th albumWildwood Out now If Pixar was a chocolate bar, it would be a Mars, while Laika – whose new…
John Healey pledges to use budget to harness power of AI to bolster Britain’s security
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Chancellor says government to commit hundreds of millions to develop ‘distinctively British’ approach to AIJohn Healey has pledged to use Wednesday’s budget to harness the power of artificial intelligence to bolster Britain’s security and prosperity…
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…
‘Comfort in a bowl’: porridge hotter than ever as fibremaxxers get their oats
Published: October 24, 2026 05:00
Humble breakfast staple at heart of trend stirred up by health concerns and hearty spoonfuls of nostalgiaThe clocks may be going back in the UK this weekend, but the biggest sign winter is coming is a steaming bowl of porridge on a breakfast table.A staple…
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…
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…
Andy Bloke appears vaguely normal on Gogglebox – but Kemi dodged a bullet
Published: October 23, 2026 23:16
PM and the Liverpool mayor prove to be naturals at watching TV, with a genuine connection and sense of funOn nights like this a man can feel like he’s slipped through the looking-glass. I’m sitting on the sofa watching the TV, poised to make some gags…
Father who killed Oregon school shooter speaks out for first time: ‘I have to go in’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/father-killed-oregon-shooter-speaks-out
Published: October 23, 2026 23:10
Kaylub Giamanco recounts the day he confronted the Silver Rail elementary school shooter, who killed three boys and one teacherThe Oregon father hailed as a hero for stopping a school shooting last week spoke for the first time about the incident,…
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…
Blue Planet III features cloudier footage to prove authenticity amid AI boom
Published: October 23, 2026 23:01
BBC series deliberately uses ‘more organic’ shots to assure viewers animals are not AI-generated, producers sayThe David Attenborough-narrated series Blue Planet III deliberately includes cloudier, less polished footage to counter AI fakery and assure…
Molly Picklum claims lead in WSL title race with ‘dream’ win in Portugal
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…
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for fair pay
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/23/dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-unionize
Published: October 23, 2026 21:29
Team elects to voluntarily recognize unionSquad members have advocated for better wagesThe Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized after years of advocating for fair pay and better wages.The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) was voluntarily…
Enciso rescues point in storm for Ipswich to deny Nottingham Forest
Published: October 23, 2026 21:07
Amid a Suffolk squall, winds whipping in, a constant drum of rain, an encounter full of half-chances, mistakes and questions. Do Ipswich have the stones to deal with the big league this time? Perhaps so. How long can Nottingham Forest’s dip sustain before…
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…
Skye Blakely caps remarkable injury comeback with world gymnastics all-around title
Published: October 23, 2026 20:14
American, 21, wins world all-around title in RotterdamBlakely ruptured Achilles before 2024 Olympic trialsFirst US champion since Simone Biles three years agoSkye Blakely completed a sensational comeback from a ruptured achilles tendon to win the women’s…
Aaron Rodgers says NFL’s Paris game is safe despite PSG cancellation amid unrest
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/23/aaron-rodgers-nfl-paris-game-protests-steelers-saints
Published: October 23, 2026 19:55
Steelers, Saints still on for NFL’s Paris debut on SundayViolent protests prompt US security warning for fansPSG cancel Sunday match amid escalating Paris unrestThe NFL would have cancelled its first regular-season game in Paris, scheduled for Sunday, if…
NWSL drops controversial criteria around ‘Rodman Rule’ in settlement with NWSLPA
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/nwsl-rodman-rule-hip-rule-changes
Published: October 23, 2026 19:25
Any player will be eligible for High Impact Player statusRequirements had included top 100, marketability listsSides also resolve grievance on Rodman contract refusalThe NWSL and the NWSL Players Association have reached a settlement to drop the…
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,…
‘A different kid’: from karting to F1 champion-elect, Antonelli’s ability has always stood out
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/23/kimi-antonelli-f1-champion-elect
Published: October 23, 2026 19:00
With first drivers’ title all but secure, a friendlier champion would be hard to find, but Italian’s eight wins this season speak to his focusEven as Kimi Antonelli may be world champion-elect, it is sometimes hard to equate the young man who has driven…
‘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…
Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certification
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-doj-lawsuit-alaska-senate-dan-sullivan
Published: October 23, 2026 18:23
Trump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan SullivanDonald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the…
Ipswich v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live
Published: October 23, 2026 17:30
⚽ Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Portman Road⚽ Ten things to look out for | How they stand | Mail ScottAt last, the 1978 show! That year marking the start of imperial phases for both of these clubs: Ipswich Town won their first and only FA Cup,…
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…
Tommy Robinson ‘threatened people and acted like a bully’, jury told
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/tommy-robinson-trial-harassment-vigilante-world
Published: October 23, 2026 17:14
Prosecution says Robinson guilty of harassment of Daily Mail journalists because we do not live in a ‘vigilante world’ Tommy Robinson is guilty of harassing two journalists because we do not live in a “vigilante world”, jurors have been told, as the…
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…
UK children just as likely to have suffered harm on social media despite crackdown
Published: October 23, 2026 17:06
Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’, as Ofcom also admits little change in severity of harm to children encountering unsafe contentLandmark online safety measures have failed to limit the proportion of children suffering harm from social media,…
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…
Connor Hellebuyck traded to New Jersey as Winnipeg Jets end bitter standoff with US Olympic hero
Published: October 23, 2026 16:47
Three-time Vezina winner leaves Winnipeg after 11 yearsDevils send four players and two draft picks to JetsOlympic gold medalist joins US teammate Jack HughesConnor Hellebuyck finally has a new home after the Winnipeg Jets granted the three-time Vezina…
Reform UK braces for Farage standards verdict over undeclared £5m gift
Published: October 23, 2026 16:45
Party insiders say they expect initial verdict to be against leader and are preparing to appeal against adverse findingsNigel Farage’s Reform is braced for a negative report from the standards commissioner over his failure to declare a £5m gift from the…
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 jokes he has the ‘right’ to run for a third term as president
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-third-term
Published: October 23, 2026 16:18
But the US constitution unequivocally states that he cannot, which the president also seemed to acknowledgeDonald Trump joked with rally-goers on Thursday evening that he had “the right to run again” for president, invoking a claim he has repeatedly made…
Which is really England’s oldest pub? Tree-ring dating helps settle debate
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/23/oldest-pubs-inns-historic-england-archaeologist
Published: October 23, 2026 16:17
Historic England archaeologist says some inns’ claims to date back 1,000 years are inaccurate and oldest is from 1430With their low ceilings, timber beams and roaring fires, many of England’s inns lay claim to being the oldest in the land and to have been…
Premier League, Antonelli goes for F1 title, plus WSL and clásico action – follow with us
Published: October 23, 2026 16:10
Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
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…
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/premier-league-team-news-predicted-lineups
Published: October 23, 2026 15:42
Chelsea host Tottenham on Saturday while Manchester United face Bournemouth at Old Trafford on SundaySaturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue Villa Park Continue reading...
Free Speech Union hit by internal allegations of racism and sexually inappropriate remarks
Published: October 23, 2026 15:30
Exclusive: Key figure in campaign group accused of saying she would ‘never hire a black person’, and second figure discussed Sydney Sweeney’s ‘assets’The Free Speech Union (FSU) is reeling from internal grievances involving allegations of racism, workplace…
Football Daily | Mourinho is ready for his clásico return – stock up on popcorn, folks!
Published: October 23, 2026 15:25
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Football Daily has never had much time for conspiracy theories. Lee Harvey Oswald dunnit, Stanley Kubrick didn’t fake the moon landing, Vinícius Jr doesn’t have a body double and Miranda isn’t a secret…
The Narco Hack review – an epic tale of how detectives’ tech wizardry smashed a billion-euro drugs ring
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/23/the-narco-hack-review-hbo-max-crime-documentary
Published: October 23, 2026 15:00
Human heroism is celebrated in profoundly personal ways in this extraordinary tale of a mind-boggling investigation into massive criminal organisations. It’s part The Wire, part The Imitation GameWe begin with the audio of a horrifying call made to the…
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”,…
A farewell to BioWare, maker of some of the best games of the 21st century | Lucy James
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/oct/23/bioware-rpg-games-ea-closure-mass-effect
Published: October 23, 2026 14:44
The closure of the studio responsible for some of the best games of the 21st century leaves the world of RPGs feeling smaller without the hope of another instalment of the much-loved sci-fi seriesEarlier this week, EA announced the closure of BioWare, a…
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 14:44
Trump to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, who has distanced himself from president; Trump doubled down on support for RamaswamySign up for the Breaking News US emailWith fewer than two weeks until the midterms, my colleague Jonathan…
Nobody Wants This creator says she disagrees with Adam Brody’s ‘free Palestine’ comments
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/23/nobody-wants-this-adam-brody-palestine-comments
Published: October 23, 2026 14:33
After Brody called out the ‘death and misery’ in Palestine, the Netflix hit’s Jewish creator said they don’t see eye to eyeThe creator of the hit Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This has responded to star Adam Brody’s recent support of Palestine amid the…
We’re teenage girls fighting to ban the use of school uniform in porn. Why have you left it up to us? | Rose, Mae, Aylin and Willow
Published: October 23, 2026 14:33
No one should have to feel nervous about walking to school in clothes designed for children. It’s time for UK law to end the disgusting sexualisation of minorsIn the Little Feminist Book Club, we don’t read a lot of books. The group, set up by former…
Allegations against Thomas Markle Sr challenge media’s Meghan narrative
Published: October 23, 2026 14:31
Duchess of Sussex’s decision to cut ties with elderly father cast in new light as he faces sexual abuse image claimsMeghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against fatherThe depiction of the Duchess of Sussex by certain sections of the media has often…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart
Published: October 23, 2026 13:36
Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle were appointed this summer and good form has been elusive, with injuries and tactics as factorsConceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sage or Crystal Palace’s hierarchy would have…
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…
LA court to address whether Nick Reiner can use trust to pay for murder defense
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/nick-reiner-hearing-trust-fund
Published: October 23, 2026 13:00
Son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who is accused of killing parents, says funds have been withheldA hearing in a Los Angeles court on Friday will address whether Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer…
I expect you to cry: what the James Bond actors may face at the final audition
Published: October 23, 2026 12:38
Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor are rumoured to be the final candidates taking screentests this weekend. So how can they best prepare? And who is likely to triumph?This weekend, the identity of the next James Bond is finally expected to be…
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 ongoing problems with Starlink satellite network
Published: October 23, 2026 12:09
Communications system still faces speed restrictions despite Trump claim that 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…
‘I always think my head will fall off when Traitors turn on each other’: the inside story of the world’s biggest TV show
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
Celia’s guffs, Richard’s gaffes, Claudia’s glorious knitwear – The Traitors has become the most successful show on the planet. The creators and the queen of the castle herself talk exploding pirate ships, becoming evil and Barry the owlIt all began on a…
A Democratic win in Texas is a long shot – but Ken Paxton’s weakness is obvious | Moira Donegan
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/23/texas-senate-ken-paxton-weakness
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
Republicans are resorting to childish taunts to defend an uncommonly dishonorable state attorney generalIt’s a bit like Lucy with the football. Every few years, Democrats convince themselves that a Texas Senate seat might finally switch from red to blue.…
The US west has lost nearly 300 glaciers since the 1960s. Climate crisis is drastically shrinking what’s left
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/oct/23/glacier-loss-climate-crisis-west
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
At the midpoint of the last century the region had 1,450 glaciers and a new study reveals the extent of losses Continue reading...
‘Fighting an impossible fight is the only way to reclaim dignity’: Lee Chang-dong on class warfare and his searing Oscar contender
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/23/lee-chang-dong-possible-love-director-interview
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
The auteur’s new film – a study of labour, capital and the fallout of redundancy – won the grand jury prize at Venice. Telling tales of the disenfranchised is ‘our moral responsibility’, he saysA quintessential 21st-century horror story: a private equity…
Cocktail of the week: Kokum’s spiced tamarind and apple sour – recipe | The good mixer
Published: October 23, 2026 12:00
A lively tequila sour shaken up with an injection of tamarind and star aniseRich tamarind chutney gives this vibrant tequila sour a sweet-sour depth that pairs brilliantly with crisp apple juice.Dhononjoy Roy Dip, mixologist, Kokum, London SE22 Continue…
A West Bank shootout and a Liverpool light festival: photos of the day – Friday
Published: October 23, 2026 11:44
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Oil hits five-month high amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/23/oil-five-month-high-fears-us-renews-strikes-iran
Published: October 23, 2026 11:35
Brent crude rises to $114.72 a barrel after Tehran threatens retaliatory attacks on Gulf oil and tech facilitiesBusiness live – latest updatesOil has hit its highest level in more than five months as fears of fresh escalation in the Middle East conflict…
The young Americans choosing Y2K cars over shiny new SUVs: ‘I get so much crap from people’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/y2k-used-cars-gen-z
Published: October 23, 2026 11:30
People under 35 are hunting for no-frills rides they can pay for in cash and fix themselves – defying expectations to take on steep loansJack Price joined the Marines in fall 2021 knowing he would need a car to get around base and that he couldn’t afford a…
Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father
Published: October 23, 2026 11:28
Meghan 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 Sr,…
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…
What’s up with Trump’s unhinged rants on male candidates’ bodies at rallies?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-midterm-rallies-male-bodies
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
Trump’s latest tactic to champion Republicans at midterm rallies? Assessing men’s bodies in meticulous detailSpeaking at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, earlier this month, to support the Republican senator Jon Husted, Donald Trump broke from his prepared…
What will Trump do if Republicans lose the midterms? | Politics Weekly America
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
There are less than two weeks to go until the midterm elections and Republicans have found themselves fighting for ruby-red seats they never thought they’d have to defend. Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan answer your questions…
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
A sumptuous collection of fairytales; a dreamy Minotaur retelling; the explosive finale of the YA Torch Trilogy and moreDogs, Dogs, Dogs by John Devolle, Pushkin, £12.99 “Old dogs, young dogs, dogs on wheels, dogs that want to eat your meals” – this…
Add to playlist: the gloriously boisterous grime-metal of Native James and the week’s best new tracks
Published: October 23, 2026 11:00
Filtering alt influences and eskibeats through a distinctly Black British point of view, the Ipswich rapper’s scorched-earth rage sounds like a lot of funFrom Ipswich, UK Recommended if you like Linkin Park, Kano, Bob Vylan Up next New single Dumb…
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,…
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…
‘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…
‘This is a lethal threat’: Indigenous groups fear Bolsonaro’s hold on voters in Brazil’s Amazon towns
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
Far-right presidential candidate is popular among those who believe more mining can help revitalise local economiesIt was the night before the first round of Brazil’s presidential election and Rosimari Monteiro was so excited she couldn’t sleep. The…
Let’s go nuts in the garden – and the cobnut is a great place to start
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/23/nuts-garden-cobnut
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
It’s high time we rediscovered these delicious nuts, but be warned: like the Victorians, squirrels can’t get enough of themWhen I think of the crops I’m eager to grow, my mind rarely goes to nuts. But when I spotted the last of the season’s cobnuts at the…
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…
The best thing since sliced bread? The Stephen Collins cartoon
Published: October 23, 2026 09:30
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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…
Wilcox wants Howe if Manchester United sack Carrick, European reaction and more: football news – live
Published: October 23, 2026 09:11
⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: weekend guide | Mail TomAt the risk of sucking all the air out of the room with more Manchester United chat, Marco Rose has inevitably been asked for his two pennorth given his…
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…
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