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Brazilās HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: āWe would see the trendsā
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/brazil-usaid-funding-hiv
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
At the Aids 2026 conference, Brazilian advocates said health systems need to be more independent from foreign fundingHIV advocates from Brazil, whose health system operates independently from foreign aid, say they predicted a dramatic reduction in donorā¦
A forgotten Victorian childrenās book helped me grieve my father
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
The stories in Mrs Leicesterās School, written by a woman who killed her own mother, were suffused with grief, and finally triggered mine as I was teaching a class of studentsWhen my dad went into hospital for what would be the final time, shortly beforeā¦
āWorst weāve knownā: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketingPubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to buy lettuce and broccoli from Spain at what should be the height of UK growing season, as droughtā¦
Why generations swear by hot caldo ā āa Mexican Gatoradeā ā in summer
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/caldo-summer-soup-latin-america
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Across Latin American households in the US, the steaming broth nourishes while keeping family traditions aliveWhen Patty Rodriguez hears the word caldo now, she thinks fondly of home. But as a child growing up in southern California, she despised eatingā¦
If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/01/new-york-salamanca-school-robot-teacher-plan
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
A New York school district has paused plans to bring an android into the classroom. Is this our educational future?Whatās more harrowing than sending your child to school? Maybe getting stuck on a city bus that canāt drop below 55 miles per hour or it willā¦
The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Sick of doomscrolling? From venues with smartphone swear jars to cabins with absolutely no signal, here are the fun and freeing ways to ditch your deviceThereās a ritual at the start of every event hosted by the Offline Project. Run by PelĆ© Zachariah, theā¦
Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europeās dried-up rivers have yielded
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe ā as well as unearthing some surprisesBaking temperatures and drought across large swathes of central and eastern Europe have driven water levels on the Danube andā¦
On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being āinvadedā
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/01/on-the-ground-dover-rightwing-influencers-invaded
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
Some in Dover say their town is being exploited by content creators and politicians, but others claim there is a genuine problemIf you believe rightwing influencers and politicians, Dover and the wider Kent coast has been the site of an āinvasionā forā¦
In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we canāt let truth be the loser | Jane Martinson
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/01/elon-musk-truth-interview-editor-economist
Published: August 1, 2026 11:00
The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ātraitor to the westā after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond?Elon Muskās long interview with the editor of the Economist is as good a representation as any of theā¦
Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after āselfishā responses to Ceuta crisis
Published: August 1, 2026 10:32
Pedro SĆ”nchez hits out at āpolarising and unlawful reactionā over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north AfricaEurope live ā latest updatesSpainās prime minister, Pedro SĆ”nchez, has called for an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers after what heā¦
Scores injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
Published: August 1, 2026 10:26
At least 21 injured and more than 250 evacuated in strongest quake to hit southern Italian region in 40 yearsAt least 21 people have been injured after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked a region near Naples, in southern Italy.The quake, which occurred atā¦
Gianni Infantino āhas lost Uefaās confidenceā after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan
Published: August 1, 2026 10:08
Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlashUefa adds: āWe cannot keep going on with secret schemesāUefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifaāsā¦
Boxer secures Tuvaluās first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout
Published: August 1, 2026 10:07
Tarona Taafaki makes history in womenās 75kg categoryAll boxers eliminated in semis receive bronze medalsA boxer has made history for ā Tuvalu by winning the tiny Pacific island nationās first Commonwealth ā Games medal without winning a singleā¦
A progressive lumberjack has fewer than 100 days to turn Maineās Senate seat blue. Can he do it?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/01/troy-jackson-maine-senate
Published: August 1, 2026 10:00
Troy Jackson gained the Democratic nomination, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan CollinsTroy Jackson is ready to move on.In fewer than 100 days, the new Democratic nominee has to convince Maine voters to send him to the US Senate āā¦
āThe machine turned into a lonely character gazing at an empty beachā: Alon Goldsmithās best phone picture
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/01/alon-goldsmith-best-phone-picture
Published: August 1, 2026 10:00
On his daily bike ride, the LA-based photographer stumbled upon the perfect subject for this black-and-white portraitOn New Yearās Day 2026, Alon Goldsmith began what he calls a ā365-day project, which involves taking and posting a photo every day for aā¦
Christopher Harry on buying an SUV ā cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/aug/01/christopher-harry-buying-suv-cartoon
Published: August 1, 2026 10:00
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Commonwealth Games 2026: New Zealand beat England in netball semis; athletics and cycling updates ā live
Published: August 1, 2026 09:57
Updates from Saturdayās live action around GlasgowMedal table | How āmop manā Miller stole the show Boxing The first hands will be thrown just after 11am in womenās 54kg final between Scarlett Savannah Delgado and Preeti Preeti. Thatās the first of 14ā¦
SĆ”nchez condemns āselfishā reaction of some EU countries to Ceuta border crisis as death toll rises ā Europe live
Published: August 1, 2026 09:53
In letter to Brussels, Spanish PM hits out at āpolarising and illegalā reaction after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco to Spanish enclaveGrande-Marlaska addressed the letter sent by SĆ”nchez to Brussels.He said:It is true that most Europeanā¦
āWe didnāt feel safeā: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/01/bookingcom-money-back-refund
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
From melted electric sockets to shabby alternatives, readers tell of dealings with platform when things go wrongJane Ripley* spent some time researching the best apartment to stay in for her familyās trip to Batumi in Georgia, eventually settling on oneā¦
Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: āAll the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repressionā
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/01/gregg-araki-film-i-want-your-sex
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
As his 12th feature film, I Want Your Sex, hits theaters, the cult gay film-maker is as fired up as everIs straight sex the most perverse sex of all? Gregg Arakiās new film makes a convincing case. Titled I Want Your Sex, the movie is a deliriously fun andā¦
The US war on Iran is spinning out of control | Mohamad Bazzi
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/01/us-iran-war-trump-recession
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
Trumpās conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could followThe US war against Iran is spiraling out of control. Over the past week, the conflict has expandedā¦
From Ozempic to eye creams: demand for bathroom mini fridges is heating up
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/01/bathroom-mini-fridges-sales-ozempic-skincare
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
Sales soar as consumers seek maximum convenience, though experts say most products donāt need to be kept coolWhen it comes to essential fixtures and fittings for bathrooms, the most common are tubs and taps. But now there is a new must-have emerging: aā¦
The Democrats have one last chance to halt the erosion of US democracy ā and itās less than 100 days away | Timothy Garton Ash
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/01/democrats-donald-trump-us-midterms
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
American democrats need a Hungarian-style landslide to overwhelm Trumpās attempts to rig Novemberās midterm electionsIn these days of extreme weather events, it seems odd to say that the US needs a big landslide. But a landslide defeat for President Donaldā¦
Fiona Allen: āThe closest Iāve come to death? A trip in a black cab with John Worboys. I had a lucky escapeā
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
The actor and comedian on her hatred of selfishness, her unhappy resting face, and why she dropped her agentBorn in Lancashire, Fiona Allen, 61, went to drama school in Salford. From 1999, she co-wrote and starred in the Emmy-winning and Bafta-nominated TVā¦
Local media needs support if devolution push is to succeed, publishers say
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
Shift from Westminster risks weakening scrutiny as regional titles battle hostility, big tech and ānews desertsāGreater support for local media is needed to hold mayors and councils to account under Andy Burnhamās plans for devolution, which would involveā¦
Jess Cartner-Morleyās August style essentials: lace trims, snazzy knits and one truly beautiful bag
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/aug/01/jess-cartner-morleys-august-style-essentials-2026
Published: August 1, 2026 09:00
Whether youāre in full summer mode or quietly planning for autumn, our fashion expertās monthly picks will carry you stylishly between the twoā¢ How to create the perfect womenās holiday capsule wardrobeAugust: do you buy for the holiday youāll be meltingā¦
āA towering piece of monocultureā: how The Odyssey discourse has dominated this summer
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/01/the-odyssey-movie-discourse
Published: August 1, 2026 08:00
Christopher Nolanās smash hit epic has continued to excite and enrage everyone from rightwingers to academics, an old-fashioned throwback to a uniting big-screen eventPeter Bradshaw reviews The OdysseyThe Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic andā¦
Knickers in a twist: why M&S selling crotchless panties isnāt as outrageous as it seems
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/01/marks-and-spencers-ann-summers-lingerie
Published: August 1, 2026 08:00
Some have called it āS&Mā, but partnership with Ann Summers is less a scandal than another step in a century of evolving underwear trends, experts sayThe news that Marks & Spencer is selling Ann Summers crotchless knickers on their website has been greetedā¦
āWhat makes a good comic novel? Andrew Sean Greer on the joy of funny writing
Published: August 1, 2026 08:00
The Pulitzer-winning author of Less and Villa Coco explores the art of writing humour ā plus 10 of the best novels to make you laughIn March 2020, when the mayor of San Francisco instructed all citizens to remain in their houses due to a pandemic, theā¦
Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/01/switch-allegiance-football-fan
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
If professional athletes can represent more than one country, let alone multiple clubs, why shouldnāt fans change teams?āI was fanatically pro-German when the Germans were here to protect us against the Americans, and now that Americans are here to protectā¦
āMPs have had their stomachs pumpedā: concerns over āalcohol-soakedā culture in Westminster
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Alcohol is embedded in profession where long hours, loneliness and lobbying are the norm, report findsParliament is āBritainās last alcohol-soaked workplaceā where MPs are offered free drinks as early as midday despite alcohol-related scandals, a reportā¦
Marketing stunt or āextraordinaryā transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Brazil legendās decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans ā but the man who arranged the deal has high hopesOn a scorching summer afternoon in Ravenna, a city far better known for its fifth-century Byzantine mosaics and Danteās tomb than forā¦
The best theatre to stream this month: Self Esteem dazzles with Teeth ānā Smiles
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Rebecca Lucy Taylor leads David Hareās rockānāroll drama, Michaela Coel tells us Chewing Gum Dreams and Stranger Thingsā Gaten Matarazzo stars in a murder mysteryLike a time capsule crowbarred open, its fug filling the auditorium, this yearās 50thā¦
No apologies, no freebies: the man who makes Andy Burnhamās jackets on how to weather a storm
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/01/andy-burnham-jackets-private-white-vc-james-eden
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Private White VCās James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brandIt has not yet been two weeks since James Eden, the founder of the Manchester menās clothier Private White VC, saw one of his best-known customersā¦
The hill I will die on: Games are the opposite of fun, and Iād ban them for anyone over 12 | Emily Watkins
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Get your balls, pucks, Scrabble boards and packs of cards away from me ā all I want is space to be together, ideally with a coffee or a glass of wineThe other day, I met a friend at the park for a catch-up. After 45 minutes of blissful note-swapping ā myā¦
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in Britishā¦
Key talks up Fleming England reset and an imaginary future for Test team
Published: August 1, 2026 07:00
Managing director of menās cricket wants a team that consistently win while preparing future captains and coachesAfter a chaotic and miserable eight months, in which Englandās Test team lost the Ashes in Australia, a home series against New Zealand, aā¦
Exploring Rabat, Morocco ā this yearās Unesco World Book Capital
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/aug/01/exploring-rabat-morocco-unesco-world-book-capital
Published: August 1, 2026 06:00
Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers thereās an added incentive to go this yearThe first book I read willingly was Bridget Jonesās Diary. I was 19. Up to that point, I hadnāt been much of a reader. Iād been moreā¦
The tangled financial web at the heart of Reform UK
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/01/tangled-financial-web-reform-uk-nigel-farage
Published: August 1, 2026 06:00
Nigel Farageās Ā£5m gift, the Cottrell familyās links and donations, and Richard Ticeās business dealings form part of an increasingly clear nexus of relationshipsIt has been three months since the Guardian revealed that Nigel Farage had accepted a Ā£5m giftā¦
TV tonight: a perfect finale for French super-soldier thriller The Sentinels
Published: August 1, 2026 05:15
The first world war drama has been a thrill throughout. Plus, the uneasy story of the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Hereās everything to watch this evening9.50pm, BBC Four Continue reading...
From Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Ariana Grande: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
Your friendly neighbourhood superhero spins a new web of adventures, and the singer returns from Oz with her hopeful eighth albumSpider-Man: Brand New DayOut now The ā sequel to No Way Home maintains the focus on whatās now Spideyās day job: protectingā¦
From Ish to Jared Leto: Hollywoodās Dark Secret ā the week in rave reviews
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
A poetic coming-of-age tale haunted by racial profiling among the Asian community in Luton, while a BBC documentary unearths troubling allegations against the high-profile celeb. Hereās the pick of the weekās culture, taken from the Guardianās best-ratedā¦
āProteinmaxxingā could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
Whey protein, a key infant formula ingredient, is in growing demand, partly linked to rising use of weight-loss drugsThe rise of āproteinmaxxingā ā a trend in which consumers try to eat as much protein as possible ā could lead to higher prices for infantā¦
āI felt sick that he was near my mumā: a top amputation surgeon had his own legs removed due to a fetish. Were his patients safe?
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
Neil Hopper was celebrated for continuing to do his job despite the loss of his lower limbs. But what the people he was treating didnāt know was that his injuries were self-inflicted. Now they and their families are asking questionsWarning: this storyā¦
The idealism of the Esperanto movement, a plague of flies and a clinic in a deep salt mine
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...
āPretty much the downfall of societyā: Adam Ramsay-Peaty on press intrusion, forgiveness and going all in for LA 2028
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
After a rollercoaster week at the Commonwealth Games, the double Olympic champion says he will never stop believing what he can achieveāI couldnāt switch off because itās been a real rollercoaster of a week,ā Adam Ramsay-Peaty says with a weary smile on aā¦
Two weeks into the school holidays ā¦ and counting: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
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Tim Dowling: can I conquer my wifeās book club? I can certainly divide it
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
She says Iām not allowed to select books as Iām the only man and not a full member. But how could they not love Death Comes for the Archbishop?My wife would have everyone in our book club believe that the First Rule of Book Club is: Tim Is Never Allowed toā¦
Like Burnham, I was an altar boy. His Catholic upbringing is shaping the way he governs |Julian Coman
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
With a prime minister raised in a tradition that emphasises our mutual dependency, we may finally have a leader who can address the anomie gripping our countryLike Andy Burnham, I was once an enthusiastic altar boy, although I donāt recall competing to beā¦
The final hit: Is Glasgowās 25-year gruesome gangland feud finally over?
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
The double assassination of two Scots in the Costa del Sol may have ended the war between the Lyons and the Daniels ā but the crimes havenāt gone awayIt was a warm evening in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol last year when two Scottish men met a violentā¦
Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after RenĆ© Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his behaviourThe Copenhagen restaurant Noma ā often ranked among the worldās best ā is preparing to reopen next week under newā¦
Meera Sodhaās vegetarian recipe for oyster mushroom burgers with five-spice cabbage | Meera Sodha recipes
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
These roasted oyster mushrooms are meaty, savoury and chewy, made even more satisfying in a south-east Asian-style dressingNot every plant makes a great burger filling. You might think pulses or potatoes for heft, but the lack of texture and propensity toā¦
Blind date: āI joked we should join the young people for a club night. We didnātā
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/01/blind-date-richard-katrina
Published: August 1, 2026 05:00
Richard, 63, a communications consultant, meets Katrina, 60, a GPWhat were you hoping for? Easy conversation with someone interesting, smart and relaxed. Continue reading...
āWe stared into an abyssā: the heroes battling to tame Franceās āmegafireā
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/01/wildfire-france-firefighters-battling-france-megafire
Published: August 1, 2026 04:00
Exhausted firefighters wage āwar of attritionā against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break. The temperature is about 35C, the smell of ash, cinders and burnt wood hang acrid in the air. At tables laid out inā¦
āWho could have done this?ā Mystery over Briton found dead in a suitcase in Athens
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/01/mystery-briton-found-dead-suitcase-athens
Published: August 1, 2026 04:00
Greek police throw entire homicide division at trying to explain fate of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane RossTwo worlds separated by sheets of corrugated iron: one, a tree-lined road, bordered by a park and the home of Greeceās oldest sports club; the other aā¦
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ācore financial stabilityā
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/01/ecb-climate-wildfires-global-economy-stability
Published: August 1, 2026 04:00
Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem servicesA senior policymaker at the European Central Bank has said the climate emergency and the breakdown of nature poses a dramatically growingā¦
Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems
Published: August 1, 2026 03:51
Two members given āstern warningsā after concert and barred from returning, with band also excluded from performing in Singapore again, say authoritiesBritish trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigationā¦
āJust the tip of the icebergā: how a Bali run club reignited tourist tensions on holiday island
Published: August 1, 2026 03:35
Accusations Indonesians were being excluded deepened a sense of frustration held by some residents on the islandWhen Annisa Rahmadani posted online about being rejected from a social running club in Bali, she expected a few sympathetic comments. Instead,ā¦
Ukraine war briefing: Missile attack on Kyiv kills at least four as Zelenskyy pushes to use Starlink for attacks in Russia
Published: August 1, 2026 01:46
Attack comes as Trump appears to retreat further from commitment to allow Ukraine to manufacture its own Patriot air defense interceptors. What we know on day 1,620Kyiv was once again under attack by ballistic missiles early on Saturday as Donald Trumpā¦
Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world
Published: August 1, 2026 00:44
Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the oppositionā¢ Infantino confirms plans have been scrappedIt has been a week that has rocked football. The news caught everyone by surprise.ā¦
Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
Published: July 31, 2026 23:55
Gianni ā Infantino issues statement on controversial planāThis proposal will not proceed,ā confirms Fifa presidentGianni Infantinoās proposal to sell chunks of the World Cup to private investors has sensationally collapsed, with the Fifa president admittingā¦
Justice department moves to dismiss its charges against Olympian over reflecting pool
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/reflecting-pool-damage-olympian
Published: July 31, 2026 23:13
Lawyers now say damage to pool liner attributed to David Hearn instead is result of installation by contractorThe justice department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging former Olympian David Hearn with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorialāā¦
Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection
Published: July 31, 2026 22:01
Bev Craig, the city council leader, succeeds Andy Burnham as mayor, reversing Reform gains in May local electionsLabour has stormed to a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, seizing back areas that recently fell to Reform UK andā¦
Field and French flourish for Wigan to boost title charge with victory at Leigh
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/31/wigan-leigh-super-league-report-rugby-league
Published: July 31, 2026 21:08
Super League: Leigh 8-20 WiganWigan move up to second within two points of LeedsThere are moments in Super League seasons, marathons as they are, which can often prove to be sliding doors occasions for both teams involved. And as the full-time hooterā¦
Georgia Hunter Bell outruns Odira to win Commonwealth Games 800m gold
Published: July 31, 2026 21:01
Hunter Bell clocks 1min 59.51 to beat world championWin secures full set of major medals for English runnerThere are late developers in sport, and then there is the brilliant Georgia Hunter Bell, who continues to defy sporting gravity at the age of 32.Andā¦
Will the US midterm elections be free and fair? ā Stateside with Kai and Carter
Published: July 31, 2026 20:45
With Republicans' chances in the midterms looking shaky, Donald Trump is increasingly trying to rewrite the rules that govern US elections. Voting rights groups say he's really laying the groundwork to suppress voters. Trump has already moved to changeā¦
Kamala Harris says she has ānot made a decisionā on potential 2028 presidential run ā live
Published: July 31, 2026 19:19
Harris says she is āfully, sincerely focused on midtermsā as she speaks to conference in Nashville, TennesseeSign up for the US Breaking News emailWhen asked by a reporter at Camp David about negotiations with Iran, Trump said the US would be āhitting themā¦
Arsenalās next step: title defence may hinge on keeping a drained squad fit
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/31/arsenal-mikel-arteta-injuries-fatigue-title-defence
Published: July 31, 2026 19:00
Adding to a capable team is not easy, while the club may not dare to shatter the wage structure for VinĆcius JuniorAfter beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona onā¦
Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/trump-cabinet-camp-david-ukraine
Published: July 31, 2026 17:58
US president tells reporters during Camp David cabinet meeting technology āa hard thing to give awayāDonald Trump has backed off a promise to let Ukraine manufacture its own Patriot air defense interceptors, telling reporters that handing over theā¦
High court clears way for clinical trial giving puberty blockers to children
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/31/high-court-clinical-trial-puberty-blockers-children
Published: July 31, 2026 17:52
Legal challenge to Kingās College London research study claimed it could harm participants but was rejectedA clinical trial of drugs that can delay puberty can go ahead after a high court judge threw out a legal challenge on Friday.Campaigners had launchedā¦
Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling
Published: July 31, 2026 17:38
Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and donāt fully recognise votersā climate concernsAndy Burnham was told he could face the first revolt of his premiership as Labour MPs and climate experts condemned his apparent support for renewedā¦
Washington Postās opinion editor resigns after just one year in role
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/31/washington-post-opinion-editor-resigns-adam-oneal
Published: July 31, 2026 17:24
Adam OāNeal did not give reason for his departure at end of August in another major shakeup at US publicationThe Washington Post had realized a state of relative calm in the five months since the paper was turned upside down in February, when nearly halfā¦
Andy Burnhamās first step towards fairer social care for all | Letters
Published: July 31, 2026 17:11
Readers respond to the prime ministerās pledge to spend his āpolitical capitalā and find cross-party consensus on reforming social careI write as someone whose disabilities mean that I will be in receipt of social care support my whole life (Andy Burnhamā¦
We are shocked that Palestine Action barrister faces contempt proceedings | Letters
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jul/31/as-rajiv-menons-clients-the-contempt
Published: July 31, 2026 17:09
Former clients of Rajiv Menon KC, including Tariq Ali and Hillsborough family members Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts, say the charges against him must be dropped. Plus a letter from Andrew SmithThe fight for truth and justice can too often be a hard andā¦
Echoes of 1954 as Kerr, Wightman and rising star Myers face off in mile race
Published: July 31, 2026 17:00
Roger Bannisterās āMiracle Mileā race 72 years ago is set to gain a worthy successor as Scottish pair take on the prodigious AustralianThey call it the Miracle Mile: the race still regarded as the greatest in Commonwealth Games history. And 72 years laterā¦
Mahershala Ali on Marvelās cursed Blade reboot: āIf they wanted to do it, we wouldāve done itā
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/31/mahershala-ali-marvel-blade-reboot
Published: July 31, 2026 16:50
Two-time Oscar winner was to take on role of vampire-hunting antihero but said project is no longer happeningTwo-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has confirmed that his Blade reboot is no longer going forward.The star of Moonlight and Green Book had beenā¦
Asfoora retirement on hold after popular sprinterās gallant defeat at Goodwood
Published: July 31, 2026 16:49
Australian runner may attempt repeat York winShayem pulls off shock defeat of Talk Of New YorkThis was expected to be the day when Asfoora, one of the most popular sprinters of recent seasons, ran her last race before heading home to Australia and theā¦
Florida womanās autopsy report reveals extent of alligator attack
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/brittany-clark-florida-alligator-attack-autopsy
Published: July 31, 2026 16:45
Brittany Clark struggled for her life before dying from brutal injuries in rare attack, autopsy report confirmsA woman who was killed in a rare alligator attack while swimming with her boyfriend in Florida struggled for her life before dying from theā¦
$2m crime novel deal collapses amid questions over AI use
Published: July 31, 2026 16:45
Agents withdraw Jerry Faladeās hotly anticipated debut after saying they can no longer authenticate āhow the manuscript evolvedāA high-profile publishing deal for a debut crime novel has collapsed after doubts emerged over whether artificial intelligenceā¦
Falling in and out of love with Esperanto | Letters
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/31/falling-in-and-out-of-love-with-esperanto
Published: July 31, 2026 16:36
Readers respond to a long read article on the international auxiliary language EsperantoRe Katie Thorntonās article (Nudists, peaceniks and freeloading travellers: the people keeping the Esperanto dream alive, 28 July), Esperanto was an importantā¦
The Guardian view on Englandās centralised state: Andy Burnham must unbundle it | Editorial
Published: July 31, 2026 16:32
Devolution should finance transport, skills and industry, not become a rightwing contest to promise the largest tax giveawayThat England is among the rich worldās most centralised countries underpins Andy Burnhamās critique of the economic history of theā¦
The Guardian view on the Lovell telescope: budget cuts to physics are bad science and worse politics | Editorial
Published: July 31, 2026 16:32
Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plansThe iconic Lovell telescope, housed at the Jodrell BankĀ Observatory in Cheshire, has always expanded ourĀ view of the universe ā from tracking the Sputnikā¦
Will Trump be Burnhamās undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe | Jonathan Freedland
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/31/donald-trump-andy-burnham-europe-britain
Published: July 31, 2026 16:30
In an increasingly dangerous world, our European neighbours are finding safety in numbers ā but Britain is on the outside. The new PMās task is to change thatThere is an orange cloud in the sky. Iām not referring to the wildfires ravaging parts of Europeā¦
Donāt let Jodrell Bank Observatory become another industrial museum | Letters
Published: July 31, 2026 16:30
Readers respond to reports that the world-famous big dish is facing closure due to spending cuts by UK Research and InnovationThroughout my long life, Jodrell Bank Observatory has been a source of wonder and pride (Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closureā¦
The Odyssey and cake are a winning combination | Letter
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/31/the-odyssey-and-cake-are-a-winning-combination
Published: July 31, 2026 16:29
Carol Ross is part of a group of women who meet regularly to read the classics. She says the works have cemented friendships and enhanced livesReading The Odyssey has been a very enjoyable experience for me and my friends (Christopher Nolan has made anā¦
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/31/hiv-aids-medication-usaid-cuts
Published: July 31, 2026 16:29
Injectable PrEP drug holds promise but investment in HIV prevention has declined dramatically worldwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email New innovations in HIV prevention could dramatically reduce the number of new HIV cases around theā¦
Lessons learned on Tomlinson report | Brief letters
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/31/tomlinson-knew-the-value-of-his-report
Published: July 31, 2026 16:28
Reviving vocational education | Vanishing food | āStingy gitā obituaries | Hydrangeas heading northMichael Pyke of the Campaign for State Education refers to the Tomlinson report of 2004 (Letters, 30 July), commissioned but then sadly dropped by the Blairā¦
Martin Rowson on Andy Burnhamās plans for care reform ā cartoon
Published: July 31, 2026 16:27
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The best ice-cream makers in the UK for gelato, soft serve and sorbets ā tested
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/31/best-ice-cream-maker-tested-uk
Published: July 31, 2026 16:22
Our writer spent the hottest weeks of the year churning through the top ice-cream makers, from compressor models to the cult favourite Ninja Creami. Hereās the scoopā¢ Kitchen gadgets top chefs canāt live withoutI love a scoop or two of the good stuff, evenā¦
āItās OK to mess aroundā: how āmop manā stole the show at Glasgowās Commonwealth Games
Published: July 31, 2026 16:21
CJ Miller from West Lothian has delighted global audiences with āsheer stupidityā of his half-time dancesThe 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have already provided plenty of highlights. But fans across the world have been dazzled by one particularā¦
āHe lived here a long time, so it feels poignantā: Nick Cave thrills Brighton passersby with secret rooftop gig
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/31/nick-cave-thrills-brighton-secret-rooftop-gig
Published: July 31, 2026 16:20
Prior to playing huge outdoor show in cityās Preston Park, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds set up on a record shop balcony ā and play to fans visiting from across the worldNick Cave and the Bad Seedsā only advertised UK live performance of 2026, a show inā¦
Ariana Grande: Petal review ā calm, controlled anger at exes, fans and the media
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/31/ariana-grande-petal-album-review
Published: July 31, 2026 16:12
(Republic) Casting herself as a flower trampled underfoot, the superstarās eighth album swaps the āglitz of her Wicked years āfāor dark blooms of haunted electronicsāTell me whoās to blame?ā Ariana Grande asks, exasperated, on the title track of her eighthā¦
Can Trumpās Hamas disarmament plan work and will Israel agree to withdraw from Gaza? - The Latest
Published: July 31, 2026 16:05
Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but IsraelI government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal.Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardianāsā¦
Boss of Ā£300m used-car firm was ousted after āorchestrated planā by investors, judge rules
Published: July 31, 2026 15:56
Multimillionaire Peter Waddell is also found to have been properly dismissed from Big Motoring World for gross misconductA multimillionaire used-car salesman was ousted from his Ā£300m company after āa pre-conceived and orchestrated planā devised by privateā¦
Tao of Glass review ā stage magic as McDermott meditates on the minimalist master
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jul/31/tao-of-glass-review-soho-place-theatre-london
Published: July 31, 2026 15:24
Soho Place theatre, LondonThis multifaceted and personal homage to ā and collaboration with ā composer Philip Glass is a transcendent tapestry suffused with joy and wonder. A show that doesnāt happen (and one thatās never seen); a shattered coffee table;ā¦
What does protest look like in 2026? | Fiona Katauskas
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/aug/01/what-does-protest-look-like-in-2026
Published: July 31, 2026 15:00
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On tour with the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth and Foo Fighters: raw music documentary captures Australiaās ābest summerā
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/01/summersault-tour-australia-best-summer-documentary-film
Published: July 31, 2026 15:00
In 1995, US film-maker Tamra Davis travelled to Australia to capture the one-off Summersault tour on her camcorder. Thirty years on she has made The Best Summer, an intimate snapshot of an era that can never be repeatedThere are only a few shots in Tamraā¦
Tell us: have you installed renewable energy sources in your home?
Published: July 31, 2026 14:52
We would like to hear from people who have recently installed renewable energy sources in their home, or considered doing soGreat Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period sinceā¦
Hold the front page! Marilyn Monroe is Dakota Johnsonās ninth cousin three times removed
Published: July 31, 2026 14:37
The vogue for celebrity ancestors can be traced back to Robert Pattinson descending from Dracula and Benedict Cumberbatch being related to just about everyoneTo mark Marilyn Monroeās 100th birthday, a short film will premiere at this yearās Venice filmā¦
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Published: July 31, 2026 14:11
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live ā latest updatesIran said it struck two tankers trying to pass through the strait of Hormuz under theā¦
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