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Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court
Published: July 24, 2026 18:37
Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuseThe prosecutor of the international criminal court, Karim Khan, has been removed from office after the court’s oversight body found he had…
If Trump really cares about forced labor, he should look at the US – rather than slap more tariffs on the world | Eduardo Porter
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-tariffs-forced-labor-us-prisons
Published: July 24, 2026 18:14
Forced labor is a problem, especially in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies – or nothing at allUS politics live – latest updatesDon’t believe the Trump administration’s rationale for its new volley of tariffs against everybody.The new…
‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/24/enzo-maresco-manchester-city-pep-guardiola
Published: July 24, 2026 18:13
Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend but his previous time at the club may help himRelaxed and tanned, Enzo Maresca offered a warm note with his first words to the media as the manager of Manchester City, who must somehow follow…
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Published: July 24, 2026 18:02
Wildfires in Europe, Russian missile strikes in Kyiv, the cockroach protests in New Delhi and the World Cup final – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find…
Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach
Published: July 24, 2026 18:01
New appointee will have to work alongside ODI coachJoe Root emerges as frontrunner for Test captaincyThe hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be…
Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada
Published: July 24, 2026 17:58
At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?Fresh wildfires have broken out in western Canada and forests…
LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/24/lebron-james-philadelphia-76ers-perfect-fit-opinion
Published: July 24, 2026 17:49
Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentimentShould we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden…
Tyson Fury defeats 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in warm-up for expected Joshua bout
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/24/tyson-fury-defeats-mariusz-wach-anthony-joshua-boxing
Published: July 24, 2026 17:41
Fight in Pattaya, Thailand had no live broadcastAnthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on SaturdayTyson Fury fulfilled his side of the bargain for a potential heavyweight blockbuster against Anthony Joshua by stopping the veteran Polish fighter Mariusz Wach…
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-european-union-tariffs
Published: July 24, 2026 17:37
After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with “substantial” tariffs after Brussels…
Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US
Published: July 24, 2026 17:13
Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up failures in American air defences in the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has been bombing US bases and critical infrastructure in the Gulf with increasing accuracy,…
US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
Published: July 24, 2026 17:10
No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US struck targets across Iran on Friday, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, as Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” for Tehran and…
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first week: polished politics allow an upbeat start | Editorial
Published: July 24, 2026 16:49
With a flurry of cost-of-living measures and a day in Number 10 North, the new prime minister has hit the right early notesAppropriately enough, Andy Burnham ended a week of political signalling and first impressions back in Manchester on Friday. At the…
Plus-size models and £5 tickets: Sinéad O’Dwyer’s runway show puts inclusivity first
Published: July 24, 2026 16:31
V&A event celebrates all shapes and sizes as wider fashion industry stalls on body diversityVisitors to London’s Victoria and Albert Museum on Friday afternoon to watch Sinéad O’Dwyer’s Fashion in Motion show would have encountered something a little…
Pogacar conquers Alpe d’Huez in record climb to win stage 19 and extend Tour de France lead
Published: July 24, 2026 16:25
Slovenian only second man to win in yellow on mountainLeader opens up gap of more than seven minutesTadej Pogacar put further distance between himself and his last few rivals, winning the Alpe d’Huez stage of the Tour de France and extending his overall…
Charli xcx: does the new album live up to Brat? - The Latest
Published: July 24, 2026 16:14
After a decade in the pop fringes, Charli xcx’s 2024 album Brat propelled her to global stardom: an acid-green ‘Brat summer’, a Glastonbury headline slot and brat as Collins’ word of the year.But how do you follow up the album that made you a star?Charli’s…
‘Netflix has to evolve’: can the upstart survive the end of the binge-watch era?
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/24/netflix-evolve-binge-watch-era-end
Published: July 24, 2026 16:00
Streaming pioneer that transformed TV faces slowing growth and battle for viewers’ attention from YouTubeWhen Netflix offered viewers the chance to binge on an entire season of House of Cards it revolutionised the TV industry and started on a path to…
Johnny Depp is playing Scrooge? I am not here for his big Hollywood comeback
Published: July 24, 2026 15:51
‘It’s good to be back,’ says the actor in a new trailer for the forthcoming Ebenezer. Has everyone forgotten about the ghosts of his past?It is fair to say that, professionally speaking, Johnny Depp has had a quiet few years. Since he and Amber Heard sued…
Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/guyana-coastal-ferry-sinking-deaths-rescue
Published: July 24, 2026 15:28
Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodiesThe confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a…
US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates 7,400 cases
Published: July 24, 2026 15:02
Over 11,500 people this summer are suspected to have been sickened by disease that can cause explosive diarrhea, CDC saysInvestigations into the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record expanded to nine states this week, as more than 11,500 people are…
In The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan worries the end of politeness will destroy civilisation. I fear he’s right | Joseph Earp
Published: July 24, 2026 15:00
Since I saw the movie, I have found it difficult not to see Trojan horses everywhere. We live now in a state of perpetual distrustfulnessPrior to the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, I’m not sure many of us would have conceived of the Trojan…
Is AI already beyond our control? What will we tell our kids? | Fiona Katauskas
Published: July 24, 2026 15:00
It’s no bedtime storySee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region
Published: July 24, 2026 14:37
Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesIran has pushed back on a New York Times (paywall) report from Thursday that Tehran had rejected a US ceasefire deal presented by the Iraqi prime minister,…
More than 80,000 people flee as wildfires spread in south-west France and Spain
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/france-evacuation-cap-ferret-peninsula-wildfire
Published: July 24, 2026 14:32
‘Unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of French holiday spot Cap Ferret and Spain declares emergency as fires merge near MadridEurope live – latest updatesMore than 80,000 people have fled huge wildfires in Spain and France as Madrid declared a national…
‘Every sentence will be put under pressure’: how we make our Long Reads unputdownable
Published: July 24, 2026 14:22
From plot twists to stunning visuals, our flagship long-form journalism can be as gripping as any beach read. To mark the publication of the summer issue of the Guardian Long Read magazine, we look at the craft that goes into making the stories so…
Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/24/enzo-maresca-unveiled-new-manchester-city
Published: July 24, 2026 14:18
Maresca holds first press conference as City manager‘It’s a challenge to try to do the right things immediately’Enzo Maresca said following Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager is a “privilege” but admitted he is aware how the successors to Sir Alex…
From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety
Published: July 24, 2026 14:00
A physio, a tailor and a historian on the style trends that can put women in hospital and how to avoid the dangers“Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to…
Wedding gift registries are great – but divorce registries would be a lifesaver | Nick Dothée
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/24/wedding-divorce-gift-registries
Published: July 24, 2026 14:00
Marriage offers an opportunity to ask for help creating a home. But what about when the marriage ends – and the household with it?It’s peak wedding season, and my own divorce is waiting on a judge’s signature. People are being congratulated with Dutch…
13 surprising reasons you’re always dog tired – and what to do about it
Published: July 24, 2026 14:00
Feel lethargic even after a full night’s sleep? From not enough fibre to too much sitting, experts explain why your get up and go has got up and goneThe very air you breathe could be an issue. “Close the door, shut the window, add a partner and a heater,…
Canadian government urged to block data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and US ICE
Published: July 24, 2026 13:53
ICE will pay Canadian media giant US$125m to use its investigative database to identify ‘immigration fraud’A Canadian federal opposition party leader is calling on the Mark Carney government to block the latest data-sharing deal between US Immigration and…
Poland’s main rightwing opposition splits after loyalty pledge ultimatum
Published: July 24, 2026 13:50
Former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki and allies say they were forced out over factional disagreements Poland’s main opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has split, after former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki and his allies said they were forced…
Prince William? David Cameron? JD Vance? Celebrities brace – and Staines celebrates – ahead of new Ali G film
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/24/new-ali-g-film-sacha-baron-cohen-who-iz-i
Published: July 24, 2026 13:15
Sacha Baron Cohen’s doofus voice-of-yoof has been making fresh mischief with new film Who Iz I? But who will he catch out this time? And what does his fictional hometown make of his return?The Wimbledon lawn tennis championships are not generally a hotbed…
Be skeptical of OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story | John Thickstun
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/24/openai-rogue-hacker
Published: July 24, 2026 13:00
If OpenAI loudly proclaims how dangerous AI is, investors will hear how powerful it is. And who benefits from that?On 14 February 2019, OpenAI announced a language model called GPT-2, the precursor to the models that power modern AI chatbots and agents…
Deep-strike drones and damselflies: photos of the day – Friday
Published: July 24, 2026 12:50
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?
Published: July 24, 2026 12:34
Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystemsFor the last few decades, the nutrient content of our crops has been declining. In the late 90s, the US Department of Agriculture found the vitamin C…
When is an apology not an apology? When it comes from an AI boss with an out-of-control chatbot | Marina Hyde
Published: July 24, 2026 12:32
An incident in which an autonomous OpenAI agent hacked a startup either confirms that the end is nigh – or that the product is just amazingly sophisticatedThroughout history, many things have been seen by terrified populaces as a harbinger of doom. A…
Woman and man arrested in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb
Published: July 24, 2026 12:30
Detectives targeting dissident republicans stopped a vehicle containing explosives near CarrickmacrossTwo people have been arrested after police in Ireland targeting dissident republicans intercepted an “extremely significant” bomb that was being…
Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit
Published: July 24, 2026 12:30
Rightwing provocateur meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who says he expects talks with Donald Trump in Washington next weekVolodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, according to the rightwing US influencer Laura Loomer, amid signs the…
Ukraine’s pivot to warehouse strikes brings war closer to ordinary Russians
Published: July 24, 2026 12:30
Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries, country’s answer to Amazon, destroy goods made, sold, and bought by everyday RussiansStanding in front of a vast warehouse engulfed in flames outside Moscow, Tatyana Mikhailova watched as her entire stock of 4,000 fur coats,…
British-born man living in US since age of nine held by ICE under threat of deportation
Published: July 24, 2026 12:16
Connor Read, who is married and has two children, was apprehended in June during residency permit interviewA British-born man who has lived in the US since he was nine years old has been held in an ICE detention facility for more than a month and a half…
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Published: July 24, 2026 12:14
Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ system as overseas holiday travel peaksAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders directly to suspend the new entry-exit system, EES, as the peak weekend for overseas holidays…
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London club confrontation
Published: July 24, 2026 12:13
Other charges, including assault against Abraham Diaw, dropped as guilty plea averts trialThe R&B singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray after a confrontation at a central London club.The 37-year-old had been facing trial later this year over an…
Should you use AI for a task? Here’s a simple way to decide | Bruce Schneier
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/24/should-you-use-ai
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
Sometimes, what matters isn’t your output but what you put into the process. Think of it like work v the gymI teach public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Munk School at the University of Toronto. And it will come at no surprise to you that my…
Cocktail of the week: DakaDaka’s qvevri – recipe | The good mixer
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/24/cocktail-of-the-week-dakadaka-qvevri-recipe
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
Orange wine and mezcal mingle in this smoky, Georgian-inspired drinkA smoky, refreshing highball inspired by Georgia’s amber wines and qvevri winemaking tradition (large clay vessels buried underground for fermentation). The mezcal works beautifully with…
‘An anthem for the co-dependent’: Bad Magpie’s corvid carnage with a side of existential angst
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/24/bad-magpie-preview-milktooth
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
Going by the mantra, if you want to make someone laugh, make them cry first, the game’s developers have created a lonely magpie who fills the void by wreaking havocAmid the gleeful anarchy of Bad Magpie’s debut trailer, there’s a striking note of…
‘I know what it’s like to be vulnerable’: musician This Is Lorelei AKA Nate Amos on addiction and finding peace
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
The singer-songwriter and Water from Your Eyes guitarist was unstoppably prolific, despite a growing dependence on substances. Now sober, he reflects on his new album and the songs that helped him turn his life roundFor most of his life, Nate Amos made…
Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violenceMost people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s murderer had previously been reported to the police for…
‘You can’t paper over the cracks of history. It will haunt you’: Gugu Mbatha-Raw on her race-horror thriller
Published: July 24, 2026 12:00
She paved the way for Bridgerton, lit up Black Mirror’s most joyful episode – and now she stars in a grisly supernatural horror about slavery. The Belle star talks about Possession, partying with Prince and why she loves to shake things upGugu Mbatha-Raw…
Gangs taking villages on Brazil-Peru border ‘hostage’, say Indigenous leaders
Published: July 24, 2026 11:49
Delegation sent to Brasília after gunmen from organised crime group enter homes in western Amazon ForestIndigenous leaders on the Brazilian-Peruvian border have said their communities are being “taken hostage” by organised crime groups who are running…
If Deadpool wants to be a true Marvel superhero, is it time he grew up and stopped joking around?
Published: July 24, 2026 11:44
Ryan Reynolds’ sarcastic superhero is rumoured to be in Avengers: Doomsday – but how is he going to fit in the MCU proper when he spent all of his previous film mocking it?How do you solve a problem like Deadpool in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Deadpool…
Tour de France 2026: stage 19 from Gap to Alpe d’Huez – live
Published: July 24, 2026 11:30
The 127.9km mountain stage starts at 2pm CEST / 1pm BST Stage 18 report | share your thoughts with Tom via emailRichard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France after a breakaway group of six riders duelled their way to the winter sports station at…
‘Total chaos’: the biological wonderland threatened by Trump’s border wall
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/arizona-border-wall-endangered-species
Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to rare fish and turtles and sacred to the O’odham peopleQuitobaquito Springs in south-west Arizona has been called a biological wonderland with few equals.The…
Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-administration-election-chaos
Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
US courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of lawThe Trump administration continues to expand its authoritarian and radical drive to revamp voting rules and seize state election powers, though it…
Add to playlist: the ramshackle, soulful twang of Twisted Teens and the week’s best new tracks
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/24/twisted-teens-week-s-best-new-tracks-add-to-playlist
Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
The New Orleans country-punk duo are on a hot streak, about to release their third album in a year, and the crunchy, literate hooks keep comingFrom New OrleansRecommended if you like Parquet Courts, Sheer Mag, Royal HeadacheUp next Holy Cross Tigers out…
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
Dogs v bears from Max Porter; a baby adventure; an Irish boarding school murder mystery; and an unsettling YA folk horrorWaffles and Julius: No Hugs Please! by Ed Vere, Puffin, £7.99Affectionate pup Waffles wants to hug Julius the standoffish cat – but…
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/pfas-child-gut-inflammation
Published: July 24, 2026 11:00
Researchers tracked mother-child pairs for up to 11 years, finding Pfas mixtures may affect developing gutsPrenatal and early life exposure to Pfas mixtures is probably linked to higher levels of intestinal inflammation in children, new first-of-its-kind…
Argentina behaviour after World Cup final was ‘intolerable’, says De la Fuente
Published: July 24, 2026 10:56
Spain head coach hits out at ‘acts of aggression’Fifa investigation into incident yet to result in sanctionsSpain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has hit out at the “intolerable, unacceptable” behaviour of Argentina players in the immediate aftermath of…
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families say
Published: July 24, 2026 10:51
Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital after it was concluded he could not be safely managed in prisonThe Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been accused of attempting to “manipulate the system” by the families of his victims, after it emerged he…
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump
Published: July 24, 2026 10:34
Carmaker expects to sell 3% fewer vehicles this year as it pushes through a programme that could eliminate 100,000 rolesVolkswagen has reported a steep fall in profits and cut its revenue forecast amid a sales slump in China, as the German carmaker pushes…
David Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026
Published: July 24, 2026 10:10
Our cartoonist looks back at the big stories and headline-generating characters at the biggest World Cup everBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Shechter II: In the Brain review – a thrilling release of rave and ritual
Published: July 24, 2026 10:04
Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonHofesh Shechter’s latest doesn’t break new ground, but its exceptional dancers throw themselves into a moody, pulse-quickening celebration of communal movementIt may be 38 years since the second summer of love, three decades…
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
Published: July 24, 2026 10:04
From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their storiesWhen Hannah Babalola boarded KLM flight 598 on 26…
Commonwealth Games 2026: day one updates – live
Published: July 24, 2026 10:02
All the action as the games get under way10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026 | Mail TahaSwimming: The focus is on Scotland’s Duncan Scott in the men’s 200m individual medley heats. He’s got eight Olympic medals, 13 in the Commonwealth Games –…
‘We can’t even walk through the streets’: women arrrested for kissing in public on life under Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law
Published: July 24, 2026 10:00
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise have been released after five months in prison over allegations of engaging in same-sex activityFor five months, Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise shared a small prison cell knowing that there was a possibility they…
So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/24/british-people-andy-burnham-goodwill-gestures
Published: July 24, 2026 10:00
A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a startWho are we, the people Andy Burnham now governs? He inherits a miserable lot: grudging, angry pessimists,…
Scientists decry Trump’s ‘blame game’ after he claims Canada ‘poisoning’ US air
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/24/trump-canada-wildfires-smoke-scientists
Published: July 24, 2026 10:00
Trump told Mark Carney ‘you got to stop these fires from coming in’ as experts say wildfires symptom of climate crisisScientists have reacted with incredulity after Donald Trump accused Canada of “poisoning” the US’s air with smoke billowing from a slew of…
I used to be intimidated by roses. But they are not as high-maintenance as you think
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/24/gardening-roses-not-high-maintenance-to-grow
Published: July 24, 2026 10:00
There are lots of rules about roses, with Instagram adding to the impression they are hard work. But they’re easy to keep when you know howDoes your Instagram shout at you? Mine does. Every time I open it up – albeit with increasing reluctance – someone I…
Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
Published: July 24, 2026 09:59
PM chairing the inaugural meeting of the national economic council that will aim to shift economic decision-making away from LondonAndy Burnham has arrived by police convoy at No 10 North at Heron House in Manchester:Andy Burnham was probably feeling left…
‘Two holes and I’m there for the Claret Jug’: DeChambeau says two-shot penalty cost him Open
Published: July 24, 2026 09:30
Golfer punished for flattening grass around shotAmerican threatened to pull out of tournamentBryson DeChambeau believes he would have been “right there for the Claret Jug” if he had not received a two-shot penalty in the Open Championship last week at…
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/palestinians-israeli-killed-west-bank-shooting
Published: July 24, 2026 09:23
Palestinian health ministry says four family members killed by Israeli forces in area’s deadliest incident this yearFour Palestinians and one Israeli have been killed in a shooting in the northern West Bank, health officials said on Friday. Several more…
Trump gifts Saudi Arabia a nuclear win | Politics Weekly America
Published: July 24, 2026 09:10
Donald Trump has announced a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia while pressing ahead with efforts to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. What’s driving Trump’s new agreement with Riyadh? And how is it likely to be received at home and across…
Jürgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach for Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/24/germany-confirm-jurgen-klopp-new-head-coach
Published: July 24, 2026 09:05
Former Liverpool coach replaces Julian Nagelsmann Germany suffered exit to Paraguay at World CupJürgen Klopp is to return to the dugout after being appointed head coach of the Germany men’s national side until 2030. The 59-year-old takes over from Julian…
All 45 Major League Soccer players at the 2026 World Cup, ranked
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/24/mls-players-world-cup-2026-ranked
Published: July 24, 2026 09:00
From Lionel Messi’s final flourish to players who barely featured, we rank every MLS representative who appeared in the 2026 World CupMessi was always going to be No 1. In what was likely his last World Cup, the Argentinian put together an incredible…
I spent years trying to get smaller. Until I decided to get bigger
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/24/bulking-body-image-weight
Published: July 24, 2026 09:00
‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my bodyI had been casually lifting weights for a few years when several things changed in quick succession.First, my boyfriend proposed. Continue…
The Strokes: Reality Awaits review – a perfect marriage of mayhem and melody on their best album in years
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/24/the-strokes-reality-awaits-review
Published: July 24, 2026 09:00
(RCA/Cult)Allying the crackpot strangeness of Julian Casablancas’ side projects with his band’s gift for pop minimalism, the New Yorkers are on playful, joyous formHere’s a sentence no old-head Strokes fan wants to hear: to understand Reality Awaits, the…
Lucy Caldwell: ‘Even your text messages fizz after reading James Joyce’
Published: July 24, 2026 09:00
The author on the power of folktales, being inspired by Ulysses – and the book that every woman should readMy earliest reading memory The summer my middle sister was born, my mum and I would walk to the shops at Cherryvalley, in east Belfast, to do her…
Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/weather-tracker-wildfires-canada-argentina-heat
Published: July 24, 2026 08:11
Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heatRecent hot, dry weather in Canada has triggered hundreds of wildfires across the country. As of Wednesday, more than 900 were burning, scorching…
France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live
Published: July 24, 2026 08:01
Evacuees have been told to leave using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainlandSpeaking at a press conference this morning, France’s interior minister Laurent Nuñez said that the largest wildfire in Gironde – which…
‘It’s become a nepo baby sport’: how secondhand fashion got so expensive
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/24/secondhand-fashion-thrifting-depop-cost
Published: July 24, 2026 08:00
Thanks to gen Z resellers and platforms like Depop, thrifting has lost its subcultural roots - and ballooned into a $350bn businessVintage boutique owner Janelle Best has been rummaging in thrift shop bins since the 90s. When she started, she says, there…
Mangrove photography awards 2026 – in pictures
Published: July 24, 2026 08:00
A selection of the winners, runners-up and highly commended photos from the Mangrove photography awards, run by the Mangrove Action Project, which received 5,258 entries from 87 countries. In its 12th year, the awards continue to offer a window into…
Tyla: A*Pop review – old-school pop superstar transports us back to more carefree times
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/24/tyla-apop-album-review
Published: July 24, 2026 07:30
(Fax/Epic)The South African singer reflects on love’s highs and lows on her second album, nimbly flipping between moods but with her voice always holding attentionFrom her penchant for paparazzi-baiting stunts – arriving at a recent London listening party…
The Zarabanda Variations review – free jazz project is a thrillingly original dive into colonial history
Published: July 24, 2026 07:30
(Carrier)US composer Keir GoGwilt’s collaborative album uses poetry and atonal music to trace the roots of Spain’s sarabande dance: a fascinating listen, though not easyClassical music aficionados will be familiar with the stately form of the sarabande – a…
‘It was the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
When Imran Perretta was young, he was abruptly pulled by police into a van for questioning. That experience, as well as the death of his mother, inspired him to make Ish, a coming-of-age tale set amongst the British Muslim community. He talks about trauma,…
The ICC is far from perfect – but it can hold the likes of Trump, Putin and Netanyahu to account | Steve Bloomfield
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
The US threat to shut down the international criminal court is chilling: actions must have consequences Barely a month appears to go by without Donald Trump making a fresh attempt to destroy the international rules-based order. The US has pulled funding…
Chess: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks world age record from 38 years ago
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
Harrow schoolgirl eclipses legend Judit Polgar’s mark as youngest girl ever to defeat a grandmaster rated above 2600, then draws with a former 2700England’s 11-year-old talent Bodhana Sivanandan scored her best individual result last Saturday, when the…
Fury and Joshua shadow-box their way towards overdue $100m showdown
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
British heavyweights return to the ring this weekend and face low-risk opponents in run-up to long-trailed boutTyson Fury has won one fight in the past two years and nine months. Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, has enjoyed a solitary victory over the past two…
Sports quiz of the week: Rodri, Kevin Keegan, Women’s Afcon and Tyson Fury
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
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Week in wildlife: a thirsty baby hedgehog, a rare puffling and a jumping spider
Published: July 24, 2026 07:00
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
What can the Galápagos Islands’ animals teach us about the threats of El Niño?
Published: July 24, 2026 06:00
In this week’s newsletter: the archipelago at the centre of the extreme weather phenomenon could help scientists predict how other marine ecosystems will adapt to our warming climate• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe ocean…
Unsayable by Michael Cunningham review – The Hours author on the insecurities that powered his creative life
Published: July 24, 2026 06:00
The American novelist and screenwriter’s memoir covers sex work, Virginia Woolf and Hollywood successAs an eight-year-old in comfortable, solid, suburban California, Michael Cunningham felt compelled to make art before he quite understood what it was, or…
Are multi-way clothes the answer to sustainable fashion - or just another excuse to buy more stuff?
Published: July 24, 2026 06:00
Brands are making clothes that can be adapted by the wearer. But with fast fashion giants getting in on the act, perhaps we should just stick to wearing our cardigans backwards Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI’m sitting on…
‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/jul/24/readers-favourite-food-festivals-in-europe
Published: July 24, 2026 06:00
From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious• Tell us about a book that inspired you to travel – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakThe town of…
Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distressStaff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some being physically attacked and hundreds receiving…
My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already | Gaby Hinsliff
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
If Andy Burnham is minded to grasp the nettle, he will need to sell it to people like me. The right will call it a ‘death tax’ – why not a levy for ageing well?One of the last things Andy Burnham did before entering Downing Street was to go and see his…
School’s out for summer: what to wear when travelling
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/jul/24/what-to-wear-when-travelling
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
Whether you’re on a staycation or jetting away, drawstring trousers and clever layering will keep you cool Continue reading...
Helen Goh’s recipe for pineapple and mango paletas | The sweet spot
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/24/pineapple-mango-paletas-recipe-helen-goh
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
These bright, sharp Mexican iced treats are the perfect summer cooler – with a spiky kickThe first time I encountered paletas in Mexico, they felt strangely familiar. They reminded me of the iced treats of my Malaysian childhood: fruit-driven, brightly…
Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
Published: July 24, 2026 05:00
Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cutsA US study has found a 70% drop in hospital admissions and days off from work or school when people with poorly controlled asthma had their gas…
For outraged Germans, the Jens Spahn scandal is about more than his surrogate baby
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
The powerful politician was no stranger to controversy, but brazenly defying a ban on surrogacy that he had long defended, was the last strawUp until last week, Jens Spahn was, by all accounts, a model of political success in Germany. At just 22, he was…
‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new PM, England football team’s progress and hot weatherConsumer confidence in the UK jumped this month by its biggest margin for nearly three years as the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became…
Racy short story by Alan Turing offers glimpse of ‘playful, funny, cheeky’ side
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/24/alan-turing-short-story
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
Writing from year after gross indecency arrest challenges ‘isolated mathematician’ image, says Cambridge academicWhen people think of Alan Turing, they might imagine he was arrogant, isolated, humourless, tortured. A better way of remembering the father of…
Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/24/rare-night-heron-somerset-holnicote-river-reset
Published: July 24, 2026 04:00
Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasisA rare black-crowned night heron has been spotted on an estate in the south-west of England where an innovative river “reset”…
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