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Lights out: the island that goes dark to save young seabirds – in pictures

Published: October 25, 2026 11:00

Every autumn, Corvo Island in thre Azores turns off its public lighting for a few key days to help fledgling Cory’s shearwaters as they attempt to fly to the ocean guided by the starsOnce a year, Corvo, the smallest and most northerly island of Portugal’s…

This is how we do it: ‘Our fertility doctor told us we were having too much sex’

Published: October 25, 2026 11:00

Ines and Ross shared a high sex drive, but things calmed down a bit after their daughter was born• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyOur desire hasn’t diminished, but I’m content with a cuddly, loving shag these days Continue…

Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK

Published: October 25, 2026 10:03

Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoorsStrong winds have battered Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight as Storm Boelo hit the UK.It was the second named storm in…

‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt, songwriting and his shock breakup

Published: October 25, 2026 10:00

Whether he’s playing the role of soul-baring artist or starry producer, the Bleachers frontman strives to keep his integrity intact. He weighs in on Ed Sheeran, his love of working on ‘high-stakes’ albums and and why he’ll never stop singing about the end…

Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister

Published: October 25, 2026 09:33

Exclusive: Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images as forensic analysis of found images continuesAll signs point to Thomas Markle Sr being a “possible sex offender of the grossest kind” although a full forensic investigation will give a…

‘Why would I leave?’: Middlesbrough pushes back against ‘hardest place to grow up’ label

Published: October 25, 2026 09:00

Teesside town has come out worst in children’s commissioner’s report, but residents say such rankings are demoralising and counterproductive“It’s disappointing, it’s just another kicking,” said a youth worker after the town in which they work was labelled…

‘I’m not someone who has sex to music. I like uncomfortable silence’: Katherine Ryan’s honest playlist

Published: October 25, 2026 09:00

The comedian unashamedly loves the Spice Girls’ Wannabe and cries to Boyz II Men, but which novelty song changed her life?The first song I fell in love with My mother would sing and dance and cook and clean in the kitchen, as many 80s moms did, to divas…

Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds

Published: October 25, 2026 09:00

Exclusive: research for the Guardian shows ‘pre-pack’ deals with former management also pay far less to creditorsThe boss whose twice-bust business appears to be backInsolvent businesses reacquired by their previous management in “pre-pack” administrations…

Carrick denies Manchester United are ‘unmanageable’, clásico buildup and more – matchday live

Published: October 25, 2026 08:22

⚽️ News before the 2pm GMT Premier League fixtures⚽️ How they stand | Fixtures | Mail JohnWhen Michael Carrick was asked if he can trust the players to deliver against Bournemouth at Old Trafford given the last week, under-pressure Carrick said: “I…

Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews

Published: October 25, 2026 08:00

Matthews’ family ‘very excited’ as London Palladium hosts event 70 years after first award at Blackpool town hallWhen football’s dignitaries assemble on Monday at the London Palladium for the Ballon d’Or ceremony it will be a far cry from the first awards…

‘You can’t bring in robots’: the leather firm handmaking everything from wallets to cigar cases

Published: October 25, 2026 08:00

In the third article in a series on high-end British manufacturing, we visit the Ettinger factory in Walsall‘Our town is making jeans again’: reviving jobs and skills in WalesFrom feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze“It is all…

‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series

Published: October 25, 2026 08:00

Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age[PIX HERE: https://media.gutools.co.uk/search?query=One%20Born%20Every%20Minute&since=2026-10-19T23:00:00.000Z]When One Born Every Minute first aired…

The hill I will die on: The email sign-off is archaic - it needs to go. No regards, Tom | Tom Gill

Published: October 25, 2026 08:00

The torture of the inbox is made insufferably worse by the dated cliches at the beginning and end. Enough!If email were a person, it would be an adult dressed in a teenager’s clothes, desperately trying to stay relevant. Despite being 55 years old and…

Ian Holloway’s circus: why the manager’s outbursts are no laughing matter for fans

Published: October 25, 2026 08:00

Swindon manager has a history of viral outbursts but fans want a united club and manager they can supportIn Ian Holloway’s often madcap managerial orbit, this was simply the latest in a steady succession of eccentric outbursts. Eyes bulging as he spoke, he…

Carving out a greener future: how the Swiss ski resort of Laax is meeting the climate crisis head on

Published: October 25, 2026 07:00

Gondolas on demand, electric piste-grooming and chemical-free snow cannons – how Laax is ‘greenstyling’ its futureIt’s the worst ski resort nightmare: hillsides of shaggy yellow grass streaked with slush under a leaden sky that’s coughing up sleet. Parts…

Nationwide to cut 275 jobs in latest round since takeover of Virgin Money

Published: October 25, 2026 07:00

Exclusive: Bosses tell staff cuts part of effort to ‘simplify’ operations and ‘remove duplication’ across wider workforceNationwide building society is slashing another 275 jobs in the latest round of cuts since bank bosses pushed through a £2.9bn takeover…

Zadie Smith tells Dua Lipa inequality has made culture clashes feel ‘existential’

Published: October 25, 2026 07:00

Novelist says demise of Britain’s ‘incredible’ welfare system and housing struggles have led to deeper divisionsThe novelist Zadie Smith has said that inequality has made culture clashes feel “existential”, adding that it has become “natural to look to…

Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections

Published: October 25, 2026 07:00

Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape…

How cocaine conquered the UK: in pubs, festivals and workplaces the drug has become an everyday habit

Published: October 25, 2026 07:00

Previously considered a middle-class drug, price drops have made cocaine more widely available, and created a new set of problemsCocaine-linked crimes on the rise in Britain as consumption surgesAgeing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s…

Don’t call me ‘mumsy’ – the contempt behind that word makes me livid | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

It means to be drab, homely or old-fashioned – ‘motherly’, essentially. Why can’t we have some respect for mothers, instead of deriding them?A recent newspaper headline – “Sorry Radley! These dated handbag brands will make you look mumsy – here’s where…

Outlier, Glasgow G1: ‘This kind of carefully orchestrated can’t-be-arsedness is really quite magical’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

You cannot fake fabulous by simply buying in cool crockery and a freezer full of someone else’s pastryIn my misspent youth, I’d head to Glasgow to watch the likes of Fields of the Nephilim and Hawkwind at the Barrowland Boardroom, drink snakebite and buy…

Greg Wise on how he and Emma Thompson coped with failed IVF: ‘We hit an existential crisis – she was not a proper woman and I was not a proper man’

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Their hopes of having a second child were dashed. Two decades on, the actor remembers the grief and pain of that time“I’m afraid this cycle has not been successful.” Emma and I cannot catch each other’s eye. We sit mute in our grief in the silence of the…

‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuriesThe Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old…

Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in ten years

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Economic ties face scrutiny after scandal over Manchester City’s financial rules‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s ManchesterEmirati-linked companies own almost 40% more land in Greater Manchester than a decade…

‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 yearsWhen Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s…

I gave my ex our house and half my savings, but now I feel resentful | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move onI was with my ex-partner for more than 20 years. We were mostly happy and I expected us to be together for life. For well over half the relationship, I was the sole…

‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas ruleAs Israel prepares to go to the polls, Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with…

Derren Brown turns into Nostradamus – and I predict you’ll submit to one gasp-inducing stunt after another

Published: October 25, 2026 06:00

Apollo theatre, LondonProphecies are impossibly fulfilled by the superstar who takes his cue from the legendary French seer in his show Only HumanDo we have free will – or are the words I am about to write, the four stars twinkling atop this review,…

A women's commune sounds like a great retirement option. But I have my doubts | Polly Hudson

Published: October 25, 2026 05:00

Think back to those terrible flatshares in your 20s. Cohabiting with friends can seem like a dream, but the reality is sometimes less Golden Girls – more Young OnesIn most female friendships between women with male partners, the following occurs, sometimes…

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Russian-occupied Crimea as UK and France conduct joint military exercise

Published: October 25, 2026 02:37

Crimea strikes cause water and power cuts; war game designed to show how Nato countries could be defended amid fears of Russian aggression. What we know on day 1,705A Ukrainian attack led to water and power cuts in occupied Crimea on Saturday, as a barrage…

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says

Published: October 25, 2026 02:00

Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was ‘public relations’ move from military leadersMyanmar’s former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears to be in good physical and mental health but is living in near-complete…

Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’

Published: October 25, 2026 00:14

Former president speaks to crowd of thousands in support of Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate and Democratic ticketBarack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and…

Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU

Published: October 24, 2026 23:07

Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in NovemberAndy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and…

Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth

Published: October 24, 2026 21:30

Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come “cap in hand to Westminster” ahead of a…

Alonso urges Cole Palmer ‘to learn’ from red card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs

Published: October 24, 2026 20:19

Forward sent off after 80 minutes for second yellow card‘We need to have maturity to deal with difficult moments’Xabi Alonso said that Cole Palmer must learn from his red card during Chelsea’s shock 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, who claimed their first win at…

Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race – US politics live

Published: October 24, 2026 20:02

The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm electionsSign up for Breaking News US emailGood afternoon and welcome to a rare weekend edition of the Guardian’s US…

Anthony LaPaglia: ‘There is not a role I didn’t get that I ever gave more than four hours of grievance to – even Tony Soprano’

Published: October 24, 2026 19:00

The actor on surviving 2000s network television in Without a Trace, the role that made him take Brad Pitt seriously, and leaving the US to ‘ride out Trump’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI didn’t know before reading your new memoir that you were…

The moment I knew: I admitted I had a crush on her. She replied, ‘Well, that’s good. Isn’t it?’

Published: October 24, 2026 19:00

Actors Peter Houghton and Anne Browning played lovers onstage, but a shared sense of humour and a magazine horoscope flipped the script on their real-life relationshipFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesAnne and I met in Melbourne in 1997 when…

Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent off

Published: October 24, 2026 18:32

There were times when Roberto De Zerbi’s frustration threatened to boil over. The Tottenham manager cut a tense figure in his technical area. He bounced around for 90 minutes and let out blasts of fury whenever he saw something that displeased him, but in…

Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Published: October 24, 2026 18:11

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio BolsonaroTens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant…

Manhunt under way to find prisoner who absconded from medical facility

Published: October 24, 2026 18:10

Met police say Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen on Friday in south London, and ‘poses a risk to himself and the public’A manhunt is under way to locate a prisoner who police say “poses a risk both to himself and the public” after he absconded from a…

Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing

Published: October 24, 2026 17:54

Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double thatHundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and…

Scottish Premiership: Kelsy fires Rangers to emphatic win; Dundee United pip Aberdeen

Published: October 24, 2026 16:52

Rangers 4-0 St Johnstone; Dundee United 3-2 AberdeenKevin Kelsy scores two to sink 10-man SaintsDerek McInnes asked his Rangers side to be “brilliant” against St Johnstone and was rewarded with a 4-0 Premiership win at Ibrox. After dropping two points at…

Judge rules Cornell’s ‘Jane Doe’ can use pseudonym in suit over alleged gang-rape

Published: October 24, 2026 16:40

Woman alleging frat-house rape has privacy and safety issues outweighing need to publicly identify her, judge saysThe woman at the center ⁠of rape allegations against students at Cornell University can continue using a pseudonym in ⁠her lawsuit, a ⁠judge…

Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel

Published: October 24, 2026 16:03

The wait goes on for David Moyes. The Scot must have been hoping that, on his 14th visit to this stadium as Everton’s manager, his luck would finally change. Yet from the moment Ezri Konsa slammed home his first goal for Arsenal as the Premier League…

Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions

Published: October 24, 2026 15:47

Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government has said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite…

Sam Fender tells fans high ticket prices for Proper Massive tour are ‘getting changed’

Published: October 24, 2026 15:29

Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tourSam Fender has responded to criticism by fans about ticket prices for his 2027 stadium tour by promising he would lower the cost, telling followers on…

Met says it shared allegations about Meghan’s father with her but not other forces

Published: October 24, 2026 13:52

Scotland Yard says it shared letter about Thomas Markle Sr allegations in 2019 but did not pass claims to other agenciesThe Metropolitan police have confirmed they gave a letter to the Duchess of Sussex in 2019 concerning “alleged offending” involving her…

‘Bolso shows all signs of fascism’: the journalist who predicted Brazil’s future – and paid the ultimate price

Published: October 24, 2026 12:00

Dom Phillips warned that Jair Bolsonaro would make life more dangerous for reporters and the Amazon rainforest, and that his sons were even more extreme“Bolso shows all signs of fascism, as do his supporters,” the murdered British journalist Dom Phillips…

My mother donated her body to science. I really wasn’t prepared for what came next

Published: October 24, 2026 12:00

The process included a gala featuring medical students doing aerial yoga and singing Taylor Swift to donors’ families. In some way, it was absolutely perfectWhen my mother, Erin O’Connell, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in late 2022, one…

‘Outrageously good’: the best (and worst) supermarket ready-made custard, tasted and rated

Published: October 24, 2026 12:00

Which supermarket pots are ambrosial heaven and which are a gummy disaster?• The best supermarket double creamIt was only when I sat down to taste 10 custards that I realised this was a dangerous test to judge on my own. I tried a range of ready-made…

Attention LaMelo Ball: only losers boast about avoiding diaper duty | Arwa Mahdawi

Published: October 24, 2026 12:00

The basketball star seems proud to leave the job to his partner. That’s so last centuryNobody can accuse the basketball star LaMelo Ball of being bad at his job. That said, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of…

ICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctions

Published: October 24, 2026 11:35

Nazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffectedThe deputy prosecutor of the international criminal court has said that new US sanctions are already beginning to take effect on its staff but insisted they…

Tottenham host Arsenal in WSL, Premier League, EFL and more – football clockwatch live

Published: October 24, 2026 11:30

⚽ Updates from Saturday’s action around the grounds⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail BillyHello and welcome to coverage of the afternoon’s football across the UK. Later on, we’ll have the very latest from the 3pm kick-offs in the…

Storm Boelo to bring gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rain to parts of UK

Published: October 24, 2026 11:24

Second named storm in as many days will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm AustenThe UK is bracing for a second storm this weekend, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to disrupt travel and cause further…

The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

The AI boom is pitting local residents against corporate giants seeking to power their energy-hungry networks – but one Welsh city is fighting backDale Johnston opens the gate to his neat suburban garden on the western fringes of Newport in South Wales.…

No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethicSome of London’s top restaurants are opening branches in Dubai because of a “tax tsunami” in the UK and better work ethic abroad, according to…

Andy Burnham has come for the headphone-dodgers. But is there any evidence fines work?

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

UK leaders past and present love to nudge us towards good or bad behaviour. Social scientists, though, say £100 on-the-spot fines may not prove an effective deterrentIt’s a very modern phenomenon, the nuisance of people on public transport using their…

Medical experts shocked by Tennessee team’s ‘malpractice’ in Christa Pike’s failed execution

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

New details of IV team’s attempts to find a vein shared by Pike’s lawyer ‘shocked and disturbed’ practitionersMedical experts have expressed shock at the apparent incompetence shown by Tennessee’s execution team during the failed lethal injection of…

Forget the Live Aid image, Africa is only a broken continent in the minds of the west | Moky Makura

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

Innovators and business leaders are driving progress across the continent-wide, but the ‘visibility gap’ prevents the rest of the world from truly seeing itThirty years ago, shortly after South Africa emerged from apartheid, I left London for Johannesburg…

Tom Kean had everything going for him. Then the Republican New Jersey congressman disappeared

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

Even with a multimillion-dollar war chest, the US representative faces a stiff fight for his seat from Democrat Rebecca BennettThe stars above New Jersey seemed aligned for Tom Kean Jr.The Republican congressman had a war chest of more than $2.4m in…

‘It was so magical’: the 33-year-old who made history swimming the length of California

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed navigated waves, wildlife and pollution to become the first person to swim from state’s northern-most tip to Mexico borderNearly four months ago, Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, set…

Fine ‘headphone dodgers’ if you will, but to really tackle antisocial behaviour, Britain should look to Japan | Emily Bratt

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

Working in Japanese schools, I saw how teaching young people civic pride creates adults with consideration for othersThere are two types of people who listen to music in public: those who wear headphones and those who … are a word I probably can’t use…

Young country diary: A red squirrel examines a nut, right in front of me | Tom

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

Brownsea Island, Dorset: I’ve been here lots of times to see the squirrels, so I know exactly where to find them – behind the church in the woodsEvery October my family have an annual trip to Brownsea Island. We go in autumn because this is a good time to…

A theatrical dancer on a pristine limestone mountain in East Java: Mohammad Nur Nasikin’s best phone picture

Published: October 24, 2026 10:00

The photographer hopes his image of a father and son practising a traditional Indonesian artform will go some way towards preserving itEarly this summer, in a pristine, limestone mountain range in the East Java province of Indonesia, Mohammad Nur Nasikin…

Vincent Kompany to miss ‘weeks, not days’ with virus treatment, say Bayern Munich

Published: October 24, 2026 09:40

Head coach in hospital after collapsing in trainingAssistant coach Aaron Danks to take charge against FreiburgBayern Munich expect Vincent Kompany to miss an extended period as their head coach continues his hospital treatment for a virus after collapsing…

‘Israel should go as far right as possible’: how national security is defining the election - video

Published: October 24, 2026 09:08

Israel is heading to the polls for the first time since the 7 October attacks and concerns about national security are dominating the campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a significant challenge from the former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot as voters weigh up…

‘Unlike anything we’ve experienced’: fans swarm San Francisco for BTS star’s art exhibition

Published: October 24, 2026 09:00

K-pop star RM gave a boost to the previously struggling SFMOMA with an exhibition of over 100 pieces from his collectionTwo years ago, RM of the wildly popular K-pop boyband BTS was serving as a soldier in the South Korean military when he received an…

Caroline Hirons: ‘My celebrity crush? Colin Farrell. I hope he reads this – I hear he likes an older woman’

Published: October 24, 2026 09:00

The beauty entrepreneur on why she wears three wedding rings, her fear of running out of HRT, and what put her off being a midwifeBorn in Liverpool, Caroline Hirons, 57, moved to London at 17. In 1997, she joined the Aveda counter in Harvey Nichols and…

Channel 4’s new social media drama has 90-second episodes – and it’s as enjoyable as watching adverts

Published: October 24, 2026 09:00

Vertical dramas are a global phenomenon made in bite-sized addictive chunks to watch on phones. But Channel 4 has made a slow-release syrupy tale in five parts – without tension or actual drama Vertical dramas – that is, short-form content made…

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