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King Charles visits New York after Trump says UK monarch ‘agrees with me’ on Iran – US politics live
Published: April 29, 2026 10:22
US president said UK monarch agreed Tehran should not be allowed nuclear weaponsBritain’s King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla arrive in New York on Wednesday to commemorate victims of the 11 September terror attacks on the city.The king and queen’s…
Revealed: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
Published: April 29, 2026 10:19
Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher HarborneNigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general…
Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/29/crewe-police-raid-ahmadi-religion-peace-light
Published: April 29, 2026 10:03
About 500 officers deployed as part of operation at headquarters of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light Police have raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light following an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences,…
We detected Aids through a federal early warning system. Trump has decimated it | Robert B. Shpiner
https://www.theguardian.com/global/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/aids-national-science-board-mmwr
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
On Friday, the presidential personnel office sent termination notices to members of the National Science Board. This will undermine our public health effortsIn June 1981, I was a young pulmonary fellow at one of the three Los Angeles hospitals where the…
Critical minerals are ‘oil of 21st century’ as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
Rush for lithium, cobalt and nickel is ravaging livelihoods, water and health of world’s most vulnerable, UN study says Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel are becoming the “oil of the 21st century” as the scramble for precious metals…
Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC review – fascinating star-studded concert film
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
Footage from John Lennon’s only full-length performances after the Beatles – at Madison Square Garden, for charity, with the Plastic Ono Band – has been edited and restoredLast year we saw Kevin Macdonald’s One to One, an archive compilation documentary…
I got an allotment to escape the chaos – and discovered a hotbed of vendettas | Arwa Mahdawi
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
Community gardens are flourishing as people seek a positive, productive space beyond the political noise. Just don’t express any strong opinions about gravelWhat do you do when it feels as if the world has lost the plot? There are various answers to that…
‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/29/capitalism-colombia-climate-summit-gustavo-petro
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
Colombia president Gustavo Petro tells 57-country talks on a green energy transition that fossil fuel interests could destroy humanityThe world is threatened by a “suicidal” model of capitalism that is leading to war, fascism and the potential extinction…
CEOs of US’s top energy firms received average pay raise of $12.3m, review finds
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/energy-ceo-pay-raises-2025
Published: April 29, 2026 10:00
Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions, and companies shut off power to customers 13m times in 2025The US’s top utilities’ CEOs enjoyed a 16% pay raise last year – to an average of $12.3m – even as consumers shoulder the pain from high bills…
David Attenborough at 100: share your memories
Published: April 29, 2026 09:52
As David Attenbourugh turns 100 years old, we would like to hear your memories over the years – including any encounters you’ve had with him in the wildAs David Attenborough turns 100 years old on 8 May, we would like to hear your memories of the great…
‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/29/millie-bright-announces-retirement-chelsea-england
Published: April 29, 2026 09:30
Bright won eight Women’s Super League titles at ChelseaDefender retired from England duty in 2025 with 88 capsMillie Bright has announced her immediate retirement, ending a trophy-laden career during which she won eight Women’s Super League titles and six…
Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
Published: April 29, 2026 09:18
Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and neglect it was rewarded withThere are some truly amazing…
Indie music has been invaded by fake fans and cynical viral campaigns. Here’s how deep it all goes
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/29/geese-outcry-phoney-virality-music-fans-hype
Published: April 29, 2026 09:15
Companies such as Chaotic Good are confecting social media buzz to promote Geese, Oklou and other indie darlings. Industry insiders reveal how widespread the practice is – even if no-one is sure it actually worksDid you get more fomo than usual from last…
US supreme court to hear whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/us-supreme-court-haitians-syrians-tps
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPSThe supreme court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of…
Meet the AI jailbreakers: ‘I see the worst things humanity has produced’
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
To test the safety and security of AI, hackers have to trick large language models into breaking their own rules. It requires ingenuity and manipulation – and can come at a deep emotional costA few months ago, Valen Tagliabue sat in his hotel room watching…
Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/29/luka-doncic-body-scrutiny-manosphere
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about himIn Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, he interviews podcasters, streamers and influencers from across the Red Pill ecosystem.…
Sali Hughes on beauty: get your skin ready for summer with the best new exfoliants
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/apr/29/sali-hughes-on-beauty-best-new-exfoliants
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
Body lotions containing exfoliating acids are infinitely more effective and less messy than granular scrubsThe onset of sunshine has caught my limbs by surprise. I went out in short sleeves last week and my neglected, greyish arms looked as if they were…
Tradwives, sugar babies and OnlyFans: Euphoria’s misogyny feels like the manosphere’s wet dream
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/29/euphoria-season-3
Published: April 29, 2026 09:00
Sam Levinson’s HBO show has always aimed to ruffle feathers. But its new season’s provocations ring hollow‘A husband expects a yes’: how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women“You’re not a man!” screams Cassie Howard in the latest episode of…
Rebel Wilson rejects ‘absolutely outrageous’ phone-dumping accusation as defamation trial continues
Published: April 29, 2026 08:56
The Pitch Perfect actor is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebHollywood star Rebel Wilson has rejected an “absolutely outrageous” accusation that she dumped her phone to avoid handing over key…
Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/29/jackson-irvine-footballer-trump-fifa-peace-prize
Published: April 29, 2026 08:14
St Pauli captain says decision undermines the sport as force for goodSocceroos veteran is on track for third World Cup appearanceWorld Cup-bound Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has taken aim at Fifa and the US over the governing body’s awarding of a…
Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds
Published: April 29, 2026 08:00
While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasingObesity is a key factor for the rising rates of cancer among younger people in England, according to a study.There…
A non-controversial public health policy? The UK's gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success | Devi Sridhar
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/uk-gradual-smoking-ban-success
Published: April 29, 2026 08:00
The world will be watching to see how the ban for anyone born after 2009 works out. So far it’s been a win with smokers and non-smokers alikeLast week saw the passage of the tobacco and vapes bill, which has a very ambitous aim: to create a “smoke-free…
What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
Published: April 29, 2026 08:00
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majorityFor some years now, mainstream British politics has revolved increasingly obsessively around the question of how to stop Nigel Farage. What…
Keira Knightley returns to West End in adaptation of Oscar winner The Lives of Others
Published: April 29, 2026 08:00
Stephen Dillane and Bridgerton’s Luke Thompson set to co-star in Robert Icke’s production based on the German film this autumnKeira Knightley will return to the West End stage for the first time in 15 years in an adaptation of the Oscar-winning German film…
Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms
Published: April 29, 2026 07:12
Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and InstagramThe tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram…
Concrete sun tunnels and shimmering pools of water: the monumental land art of Nancy Holt
Published: April 29, 2026 07:00
Installed in deserts and along riverbanks, the late artist’s grand constructions underscored a fascination in the systems underpinning the Earth and the cosmos. Now she is receiving a first UK retrospectiveThe two most prominent features of the 1960s and…
Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
Published: April 29, 2026 07:00
Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOsThe volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most…
Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo
Published: April 29, 2026 07:00
Anant Ambani revives offer to transport 80 animals, all descendants of Colombian drug kingpin’s pets, to IndiaIt remains one of the strangest conundrums in modern zoological history – what to do with the descendants of Pablo Escobar’s hippos?The animals –…
Palantir has released its terrifyingly honest (and pompous) plans for world domination | First Dog on the Moon
Published: April 29, 2026 06:53
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Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/29/mayflies-dance-vertical-pattern-experts-aoe
Published: April 29, 2026 06:00
The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survivalOn a spring evening along the banks of the River Thames, thousands of mayflies can be seen engaging in what may be…
Devotions by Lucy Caldwell review – short stories that are frightening, passionate and comforting too
Published: April 29, 2026 06:00
The Northern Irish writer explores music and family, memory and duty in this stunning collection of sharply observed talesThe stories in Northern Irish writer Lucy Caldwell’s fourth collection are often devoted to family life, or a professional life in the…
Births, deaths and a first kiss: life near the frontline in Ukraine – in pictures
Published: April 29, 2026 06:00
Aria Shahrokhshahi went to teenage discos and hospital wards rattled by rockets in order to capture how it feels when your country is dragged into a war Continue reading...
‘Wheeling through vineyards and chateaux country’: an ebike tour of France’s Loire valley
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/29/ebike-cycling-loire-valley-france
Published: April 29, 2026 06:00
Gentle cycling is the perfect pace to enjoy the region’s sunflower fields and medieval towns – with gourmet food and fine wine along the wayAs I cycle in golden light through the Loire’s vineyards, I have the sudden wish to wear a flowing floral dress,…
A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s
Published: April 29, 2026 05:45
When I saw a woman with a facial difference like mine at a party, I crossed the room to speak to her. It led to one of the most joyous, exciting and transformative discussions, in which I connected with feelings I’d always ignoredAt a fundraising event, I…
Classic Football Shirts: inside the vault home to their most valuable vintage gear – video
Published: April 29, 2026 05:34
Classic Football Shirts have been in business for 20 years, selling over one million shirts (so far) and keeping the most iconic match-worn pieces in their temperature-controlled vault. Michael Butler travelled to Manchester to meet the CFS founders…
Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds
Published: April 29, 2026 05:00
A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution in the early stages of pregnancy take longer to learn to speak than those exposed to lower levels in the…
In the coming AI future, Britain must not end up at the mercy of US tech giants | Rafael Behr
Published: April 29, 2026 05:00
Trump is volatile, capricious and unreasonable – but he belongs to the old world of analogue power. What comes next will be harder to manageDonald Trump is not impressed by soft power. He respects hard men with military muscle. But he can be moved by…
‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/disabled-britons-report-rise-in-abuse-blue-badges
Published: April 29, 2026 05:00
Badge holders and carers report being harassed, filmed and threatened by strangers who think they are faking disabilityDisabled people who use blue badges to go about their daily lives have said they are being harassed, questioned and even assaulted, as…
Tagine pasta and spicy, slow-cooked lamb: Nargisse Benkabbou’s recipes for a Moroccan feast
Published: April 29, 2026 05:00
Artichokes and peas seasoned with garlic, ground ginger and turmeric make a sensational and surprising sauce for pasta, and a showstopping Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder with a fruity salsaI was lucky enough to grow up in a home where we had lots of family…
Urban areas host 80% of England’s homes at high risk of flooding, study finds
Published: April 29, 2026 05:00
Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costsEight in 10 of the homes that are at high risk of flooding in England are now in towns and cities, according to analysis by…
New Zealand officials reject ‘comfort women’ statue after objections from Japan
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/new-zealand-japanese-comfort-women-statue
Published: April 29, 2026 04:31
Statue recognising Japan’s sexual slavery of up to 200,000 women in second world war will no longer be erected in AucklandNew Zealand officials rejected on Wednesday an application to install a statue commemorating so-called “comfort women” enslaved by…
Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/29/miscarriages-graded-specialised-care-uk-study
Published: April 29, 2026 04:01
Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses a year across the UK, according…
‘It’ll be in my Guardian obituary’: David Balfe on inspiring Blur’s Country House and tripping on Top of the Pops
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
He was the burned-out bigwig who moved to a very big house. Now back with his first music for decades, he talks about signing the Proclaimers, being punched by Julian Cope – and his Scott Walker-inspired trioDavid Balfe has had quite a life. In the…
All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend – from planks to face pulls
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of itMany of us, regardless of our age or fitness levels, know that…
Avalanche deaths have surged in the Alps this season. Here’s why | Johan Gaume
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
As an ex-pro snowboarder, I know the temptations of fresh snowfall. And as an avalanche researcher, I know how easily people can get into troubleMany avalanche accidents occur just after a storm, when blue-sky conditions return and people head to the…
Widow’s Bay review – Matthew Rhys’ intoxicating comedy-horror is an absolute blast
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
Mare of Easttown meets Schitt’s Creek in this rich, wonderful and laugh-out-loud series, in which a put-upon mayor tries to turn a cursed New England island into a tourist hotspotWhat do you do if you want your charming little island off the coast of New…
‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/africa-music-industry-ai-artificial-intelligence
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track featuring an AI…
Lost copy of seventh-century poem in Old English discovered at Rome library
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
Dublin scholars find 1,200-year-old manuscript of Caedmon’s Hymn composed by Northumbrian cattle herderA lost copy of a poem composed in the seventh century by a Northumbrian cattle herder – the earliest surviving poem in the English language – has been…
Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran’s exiled opposition
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/iran-freedom-congress-exiled-opposition
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
Iran Freedom Congress, which has met in London, aims to be a ‘pluralist movement’ supporting those inside country“It’s an exercise that is necessary and frankly has been missing for the past 47 years,” said Mehrdad Marty Youssefiani, a founding member of a…
From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war
Published: April 29, 2026 03:51
South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its suppliesThe European Union has sounded the alarm to countries in south-east Asia, urging them not to turn to Russia for oil…
Ultramarathon swimmer sets record pace over 55km in crocodile-filled Australian river
Published: April 29, 2026 03:20
Andy Donaldson completes journey in WA’s Ord River in under 12 hoursBritish-Australian athlete says risk of wildlife is always ‘nerve-racking’Andy Donaldson and his team were aware of the dangers that lay ahead, but just in case a reminder was needed, a…
The Australians dressing pop’s biggest stars – from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to Shakira
Published: April 29, 2026 02:07
While the reach from costuming a superstar can be ‘astronomical’, the designers who have done so say material rewards can be harder to predictGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailA bikini made from tangled strands of diamantes drapes down the torso…
Sam Neill announces he is cancer-free after taking part in Australian clinical trial: ‘I’m very, very excited’
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/29/sam-neill-cancer-free-clinical-trial
Published: April 29, 2026 02:00
Jurassic Park actor is advocating for CAR T-cell therapy, which he underwent as part of a clinical trial, to be rolled out for blood cancer patients across AustraliaSam Neill has announced he is now cancer-free after undergoing a new treatment when…
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/29/nordic-extreme-heat-environment-europe-report
Published: April 29, 2026 02:00
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablazeThe Nordic heatwave that pushed temperatures above 30C (86F) in the Arctic Circle in July was part of a…
France launches probe into website that enabled mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/website-that-enbaled-gisele-pelicot-abuse-probed
Published: April 29, 2026 01:42
Authorities say the French-language platform Coco has been linked to crimes, including the sexual abuse of children, rape and murderFrance has launched a probe into the reappearance of a website that enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers…
‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/kiwi-bird-nz-new-zealand-parliament
Published: April 29, 2026 00:49
Politicians, children and Māori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national birdWhen five kiwi were presented to a crowd of 300 people gathered inside the banquet hall of New…
Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again
Published: April 29, 2026 00:37
Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526A Ukrainian drone attack has caused another major fire at the Russian oil refinery in the city of…
Cardinals ‘heartbroken’ after former defensive end Josh Mauro dies at age of 35
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/28/josh-mauro-dies-nfl-cardinals-giants
Published: April 29, 2026 00:13
Player also had stints with Raiders and GiantsAdrian Wilson pays tribute to player’s work rateFormer Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants defensive end Josh Mauro has died at the age of 35.Mauro’s father, Greg, confirmed the news in a post on Facebook.…
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/us-ambassador-ukraine-trump-steps-down-julie-davis
Published: April 29, 2026 00:10
Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department The acting US ambassador to Ukraine will step down from her post after less than a year in the job, the state department has said, amid…
Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026
Published: April 28, 2026 22:42
Latest ONS figures also suggest lower population growth in coming decades than previously expectedDeaths are projected to outnumber births in the UK every year from 2026 and the population is expected to grow at a slower rate over the next few decades than…
Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose court case against record label
Published: April 28, 2026 21:54
The estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who both died in the 2000s, disputed the copyright of studio recordings from the 1960sThe estates of two of Jimi Hendrix’s former bandmates have lost a high court case against a major record label.Owners of…
Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/trump-administration-wind-projects
Published: April 28, 2026 21:37
US representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawfulSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration blocked two permitted US wind energy…
PSG edge breathless 5-4 classic as Bayern Munich rally after Dembélé’s double
Published: April 28, 2026 21:07
Has there ever been a game of football quite like this? On a luminous, thrilling, slightly crazed night at the Parc des Princes Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich produced something that felt like a different category of human activity altogether.There…
King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/king-charles-speech-congress
Published: April 28, 2026 20:49
Remarks marking 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” with the United States in a speech to US Congress that made…
World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/28/world-cup-cover-mouths-red-card-rule-ifab
Published: April 28, 2026 20:24
Ifab has not mandated the change for other competitionsDecision follows Prestianni and Afcon final controversiesAny player who covers their mouth when confronting an opponent or who leaves the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision will receive an…
Ødegaard tells Arsenal to channel past lessons into ‘something special’ at Atlético Madrid
Published: April 28, 2026 20:14
Captain confident team can handle pressure and learnHavertz unavailable but Eze part of Arsenal’s squadMartin Ødegaard has accepted that Arsenal will remain open to criticism until they shed their nearly-men reputation and is confident the club are primed…
US to issue ‘America250’ passports featuring Donald Trump’s image
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/donald-trump-passports
Published: April 28, 2026 19:34
The limited-edition versions will place the US president’s portrait inside cover alongside declaration text and flag motifsUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States government, marking 250 years of independence from a monarchy, will this summer…
FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/fcc-abc-jimmy-kimmel
Published: April 28, 2026 19:07
Eight local broadcasting licenses under review after White House launched attack on late-night host over commentSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US’s top media watchdog announced on Tuesday that it is…
European parliament urges EU to draw up standardised consent-based definition of rape
Published: April 28, 2026 18:55
Eight EU members continue to include force or violence in their definitions in national criminal codesThe European parliament has called on the EU to draw up a standardised consent-based definition of rape, in what legislators described as a crucial step…
89-year-old man arrested over Athens double shooting
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/28/89-year-old-man-arrested-greece-athens-double-shooting
Published: April 28, 2026 18:43
Multiple people injured when gunman opened fire inside a social security office and later an appeals courtAn 89-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding several people in attacks on government buildings in Athens.Hours after the…
Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/james-comey-fbi-second-indictment
Published: April 28, 2026 18:23
Subject of charges remains unclear, after earlier case over congressional testimony was dismissedUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe justice department filed new criminal charges against James Comey, the…
Starmer sees off Tory calls for inquiry into Mandelson role after No 10 flexes muscle
Published: April 28, 2026 18:19
Vote goes prime minister’s way but some Labour MPs accuse him of creating perception of ‘cover-up’Keir Starmer has seen off an opposition attempt to refer him to a standards committee over Peter Mandelson’s appointment, after Downing Street deployed its…
The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away | Editorial
Published: April 28, 2026 18:05
The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliamentary accountabilityWhether a prime minister misled parliament is a serious matter. The pattern of statements made by Sir…
The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left | Editorial
Published: April 28, 2026 18:05
Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flankPéter Magyar’s historic defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s recent election was rightly celebrated in progressive circles and…
US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of betting on Nicolás Maduro’s ouster
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/us-soldier-maduro-betting-charges-plea
Published: April 28, 2026 18:05
Prosecutors allege Gannon Van Dyke won $400,000 using insider information to bet on Maduro raid on PolymarketSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using insider…
Teen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/28/kacey-musgraves-mariachi-texas-opener-ice
Published: April 28, 2026 17:45
Gámez-Cuéllar brothers were arrested alongside parents in February and later released after bipartisan backlashThree teenage mariachi musicians who were temporarily detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February have been tapped to open…
Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich: Champions League semi-final, first leg – live
Published: April 28, 2026 17:30
⚽️ Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off⚽️ Live scoreboard Read today’s Football Daily | Mail ScottIt’s been a slow crescendo – poco a poco – but the Champions League has been building up to this: a summit meeting between the best two teams in…
Trump and King Charles’s clashing climate views are one schism the royal touch can’t heal
Published: April 28, 2026 17:21
King will probably press his passion for nature during US state visit, but his advocacy will fall on deaf earsOf the many clashes in worldview between King Charles III and Donald Trump, the greatest is on an issue the White House has sought to silence: the…
Ben Jennings on BP’s Iran war profits – cartoon
Published: April 28, 2026 17:16
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Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns
Published: April 28, 2026 17:07
Kremlin-controlled paramilitaries also alleged it inflicted ‘irreplaceable losses’ on insurgents avoiding civilian casualtiesRussia’s defence ministry has claimed its Africa Corps – the successor to the former Wagner mercenary group – had prevented a coup…
Former NBA player Damon Jones faces two years in jail after guilty plea in gambling case
Published: April 28, 2026 17:03
49-year-old apologizes to family and NBA over caseMore than 30 people arrested in sprawling investigationFormer NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than…
Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/28/google-classified-ai-deal-pentagon
Published: April 28, 2026 16:57
Tech company is latest Silicon Valley firm to sign agreement with US military despite widespread employee oppositionGoogle has reportedly signed a deal with the US Pentagon to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work. The tech company…
Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest
Published: April 28, 2026 16:36
Keir Starmer has faced another bruising day as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continues. The prime minister faced harsh criticism from his own MPs over efforts to stave off a standards investigation, while his former…
‘Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report
Published: April 28, 2026 16:31
New HarperCollins study finds that daily reading for pleasure among five- to 17-year-olds fell from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025The “relentless” focus on measuring literacy progress in schools has “pushed reading for pleasure to the margins”, according to a…
Arsenal gear up for Atlético in search of swagger that fuelled early-season peak
Published: April 28, 2026 16:21
Mikel Arteta’s side were at their best when they routed Atlético in October and though that confidence has been replaced by nerves the final is in reachIt was the night when Arsenal made their first big statement of the season in the Champions League, when…
Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in past week
Published: April 28, 2026 16:20
Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted elsewhere in regionThree vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa – and…
Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk and Sam Altman courtroom showdown
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/28/sam-altman-open-ai-elon-musk-trial
Published: April 28, 2026 16:14
Trial is culmination of a years-long feud between Musk and Altman that has become increasingly viciousThe trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI began in earnest on Tuesday with opening arguments, as lawyers for the two tech moguls seek to…
Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest
Published: April 28, 2026 16:07
Keir Starmer has endured another bruising day as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continues. The prime minister faced harsh criticism from his own MPs over his efforts to stave off a privileges committee investigation,…
How do I respond to my friends when they criticize their own weight and looks?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/apr/28/friends-criticize-weight-looks-advice
Published: April 28, 2026 16:00
These negative comments about bodies and faces permeate society and could lead to some tough talks with friendsHi Ugly,How do I respond to my friends when they criticize their bodies, faces, skin?Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How should I be styling…
Manchester City frustrated by fixture crunch of three key games in seven days
Published: April 28, 2026 15:37
City face crucial games on 13 May, 16 May and 19 MayAlternative date for Palace game has been chief problemManchester City are understood to be frustrated after being left facing three decisive fixtures in the space of seven days next month.City’s match…
US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/us-applicants-visa-refusal-immigration
Published: April 28, 2026 15:31
Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the USSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxApplicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular…
Hey-nonny-bo! The woman reclaiming maypole dancing with dancehall and drum’n’bass
Published: April 28, 2026 15:12
UK artist Linett Kamala was astonished to see a maypole in a Jamaican hamlet – a colonial relic, but one bringing joy. So she reinvented the tradition by ditching English folk tunes and adding bass bins, LED lights and pounding beatsIn a community centre…
The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?
Published: April 28, 2026 15:10
Created by three dads from Seattle, the resolutely un-mobile handset doesn’t have internet access, apps or even a screen. No wonder anxious parents are snapping it upName: Tin Can.Age: Launched last April. Continue reading...
King to meet Trump off-camera amid clash fears before Charles’ Congress speech – US politics live
Published: April 28, 2026 15:01
State visit of UK royals continues as monarch to tell US lawmakers that ‘our countries have always found ways to come together’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and…
A dead person’s fat pumped into your body? Why the ‘zombie filler’ trend has some experts spooked | Antiviral
Published: April 28, 2026 15:00
While not approved in Australia, the procedure is on the rise in the US. But there are questions of safety – and the ethics of using donated tissue to plump up the livingRead more in the Antiviral seriesWith people getting everything from salmon sperm to…
‘It feels like a betrayal’: anger as Apple to close US’s first unionized store
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/apple-closes-first-union-store-maryland
Published: April 28, 2026 15:00
Tech giant accused of ‘cynical attempt to bust the union’ in decision to shutter location in Towson, MarylandWorkers at the first Apple store to unionize in the US are pushing back against the company’s decision to shut down the store by June, alleging the…
Boom! A melodrama fit for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s doomed love affair
Published: April 28, 2026 15:00
A dying glamour puss falls for her parasitic houseguest in Joseph Losey’s 1968 fever dream that earns its exclamation markGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email“My very first memory is of pain.” More than a touch dramatic, the words could easily be…
‘A husband expects a yes’: how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women
Published: April 28, 2026 15:00
A cottage industry of women are selling courses aligned with a conservative movement that claims feminism is the source of women’s discontentA thirtysomething woman with the easy smile of your favorite neighbor sits in her earth-tone living room, natural…
Jon Stewart on White House correspondents’ dinner: ‘We can’t even pull off a dinner that shouldn’t have existed in the first place’
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/28/jon-stewart-white-house-correspondents-dinner
Published: April 28, 2026 14:12
Late-night hosts react to White House press dinner shooting as Trump and Melania call for Kimmel to be firedLate-night hosts responded to the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting and Donald and Melania Trump’s attempts to blame political violence on…
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from prison in Belarus in US-brokered swap deal
Published: April 28, 2026 14:01
Sakharov prize winner was given eight-year sentence after process widely condemned as politically motivatedThe Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, the 2025 Sakharov prize winner, has been freed after five years in a Belarusian penal colony as…
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