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Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Amie Gray in Bournemouth

Nasen Saadi, 20, also charged with attempted murder of another woman following incident on beach, D…

A volcanic eruption and a prisoner swap: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select some of the most powerful photos from around the world Contin…

Sports quiz of the week: US Open, Champions League and French Open

Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, golf, Formula One, cr…

No gimmicks, no clutter: Zürich Opera’s is a Ring cycle to cherish

Andreas Homoki’s detailed staging focuses on compelling and clear storytelling, and, with Gianandre…

Can heat pumps be installed in older properties?

Critics claim the technology is best suited to newbuilds – but studies reveal success with retrofit…

‘So are you single?’ TikToker interviews Baz Luhrmann apparently without knowing who he is – and they talk group sex

Sydney comedian Georgia Godworth riffs with Australian director on Newtown street where Luhrmann di…

Blocked Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen to challenge deselection

Shaheen claims party has ‘problem with black and brown people’ after panel stops her standing in Lo…

Man sentenced for dumping bodies of giant tortoises in Devon woodland

Gary Priddle from Exeter given community order after 10 animals died when heating failed over Chris…

The Crow review – Brandon Lee’s heavy metal horror is a potent goth fantasy

After Lee’ accidental on-set killing, speculation of a curse elevated this grungy revenge fantasy t…

‘It was like the wild west’: meet the First Nations guardians protecting Canada’s pristine shores

From crab monitoring and bear patrols to rescue operations, the watchmen are the official eyes and …

Europe on high alert after suspected Moscow-linked arson and sabotage

Security services say spate of fires and infrastructure attacks could be part of systemic attempt b…

Junior doctors to go on strike in England from 27 June to 2 July

British Medical Association announces fresh industrial action in long-running dispute over pay *…

We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson review – voice of the Amazon

There’s great joy as well as pain in this luminous story of Indigenous life and the battle against …

Record breaking heatwave hits Delhi as India swelters – in pictures

Temperatures in Delhi have soared to record highs of 49.9C (121.8F) as authorities warn of water sh…

Metro Bank ignored my report of attempted scam

Although fraudsters gave one of its account numbers, it was totally uninterested as I was not its c…

Why is Sunak’s election campaign so chaotic? - podcast

Big beasts have stepped down, a sitting MP has endorsed a Reform UK candidate and the prime ministe…

Worried about your beach body? Take a lesson from Gen Z | Zoe Williams

Young women find my generation’s reflexive, internalised fat-shaming weird and ridiculous. So, at 5…

Honey & Co’s recipe for air fryer apple and cinnamon ‘pan’ cake

Baking in an air fryer may require a rethinking of tradition, but the result is comforting, gooey s…

Revealed: Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry

Mossad director Yossi Cohen personally involved in secret plot to pressure Fatou Bensouda to drop P…

At 10, I fled the Nazis to live starving and alone in the woods. For two years, detection meant death

Maxwell Smart lost his family in the Holocaust, but was saved by his mother’s instruction to run. I…

How Ozempic is re-shaping the US

The company behind the weight-loss drug has made millions, but without health insurance it is unaff…

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for barbecue-baked cheese with oregano and honey | A kitchen in Rome

Little pouches of cheese, oregano and honey melted to stringy, gooey perfection A few weeks ago,…

Stephen Lawrence’s father says he has forgiven killers but not Met police

Neville Lawrence writes of continuing fight for justice 31 years after murder of his son in south-e…

Help! I can’t pluck my chin hairs while I’m having laser removal

Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Kerry needs help with minimisi…

Much ado about nothing: world’s most relaxed people gather in Seoul for ‘space-out’ competition

Participant with the lowest resting heart rate wins contest aimed at reminding workers to stop and …

Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds

Cancer Research UK notes particular rise in diagnoses among older people and says majority of cases…

Hidden City review – Stephen Poliakoff’s convoluted 1980s mystery told with flair

Poliakoff’s first film starring Charles Dance is reissued, and whil the story rambles and some of t…

Dresses made out of sand, corsets and power poses: the Met Gala 2024 – in pictures

The theme was JG Ballard’s 1962 short story, The Garden of Time, which meant references to decay, l…

Kyren Wilson holds off Jak Jones to win his first World Snooker Championship

* Wilson beats qualifier 18-14 after nervy wait for final frame * Englishman claims title four ye…

John Oliver on public libraries: ‘Another front in the ongoing culture war’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into attacks on public libraries, from slashed funding to harassme…

I bought Trump’s Bible – a blasphemous, sticky nightmare

Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka, and various Trump casinos have all failed – but has the ex-president fin…

Sport and the climate emergency: collating injustice with an action plan

‘I’m very alarmed by everybody’s lack of alarm, that’s the scariest thing for me,’ says Warming Up …

Opposition cries foul over ‘dynastic dictatorship’ as Chad goes to polls

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno widely expected to win poll as observers voice doubts over electoral proce…

World Cup winning Argentina coach César Luis Menotti dies aged 85

* Menotti led Argentina to success in home World Cup in 1978 * He also coached Barcelona and Atlé…

Bradford house fire: child dies and four others treated in hospital

Police say a woman and three children escaped blaze with not life-threatening injuries A child ha…

Lassie: A New Adventure review – like Crufts with a bit of plot tacked on

The animals out-act the humans in this badly dubbed German addition to the series, which finds Lass…

Peruvian steak and Yorkshire pudding with mint? How the British Sunday roast went global

The traditional British weekend lunch is being revamped with more exotic ingredients by chefs with …

‘I love it here’: Joyous McKenna pledges to take Ipswich party to Premier League

* Coach reflects on choice to stay course with club from third tier * McKenna: ‘It’s come before …

Erling Haaland is ‘back to business’ for Manchester City, says Pep Guardiola

* Striker scores four in 5-1 win over Wolves * ‘The second and fourth were unbelievable’ Pep…

Capacity crunch: why the UK doesn’t have the power to solve the housing crisis

Our inadequate electricity network is stopping the building of thousands of new homes. And the nece…

Spirited Away, the stage spectacular: ‘Every 20 minutes there’s something that would be another play’s finale’

The theatre adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animation sold out in Japan in four minutes. As i…

‘Pesticides by stealth’: garden soil conditioners killing worms, experts fear

Even products marketed as ‘organic’ may be toxic, say campaigners, with risks for the wider ecosyst…

Alabama supreme court declines to revisit frozen embryos ruling

Justices say they will not reconsider contentious February ruling that said frozen embryos are cons…

Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokesperson

Victoria Shi is modelled on Rosalie Nombre, a singer and former contestant on Ukraine’s version of …

Where have all the wine bargains gone? | Fiona Beckett on drink

Value for money is harder to find these days, but here are a few pointers While we all hunker dow…

What by John Cooper Clarke review – sharp social commentary from the Bard of Salford

With subjects ranging from Elvis to bubble and squeak, the poet’s unmistakable delivery elevates hi…

‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk

Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to r…

Mistrial in case of US military contractor accused of Abu Ghraib abuse

Eight-member civil jury unable to reach verdict on whether Caci conspired with US soldiers to abuse…

Leverkusen on track for Europa League final after Andrich magic stuns Roma

Bayer Leverkusen took a huge step towards the Europa League final after a deserved 2-0 first-leg wi…

Europe live: EU warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill threatens its chances to join bloc

Bill has raised concern country is moving away from democratic norms and closer to Moscow Nicolas…

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