14 minutes ago Stephen King novel called 'his best in a decade' to be adapted into series by famous director

Horror fans will be thrilled this Halloween season as iconic author Stephen King is having another one of his books brought to screen

Culture

16 minutes ago Harris says ‘justice has been served’ as Biden hails ‘good day for Israel’ after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – US politics live

Vice-president says Hamas chief’s death in Gaza is an opportunity to end the war; US president says he will speak to Israeli PM on bringing hostages homeDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsHere are some key takeaways from Kamala Harris’s Fox News interview, the Guardian’s Helen Sullivan reports:1. Immigration Continue reading...

Politics

24 minutes ago Scotland discover opponents for 2025 Rugby World Cup as familiar foes lie in wait

World No 2 and home nation among opponents in England next year

Politics

36 minutes ago Russia wants to ‘create havoc’ if it is behind DHL fires, says air freight expert

Goal seems to be for people ‘to lose confidence in the system’, says Brandon Fried after devices found in Birmingham and LeipzigRussia is aiming to disrupt western confidence if it is proven to be behind an incendiary device plot that led to two parcels catching light at DHL sites in Birmingham and Leipzig in July, an expert has said.The dangerous packages are not thought to have been sophisticated but in both cases appear to have evaded security checks. German authorities warned this week that a plane could have been downed if a device had ignited in mid-air transport. Continue reading...

Events

55 minutes ago The ONE thing denying Anthony Ralston Celtic minutes as pundit tells why he has his 'huge respect'

The Hoops defender showed up against Portugal at Hampden with John Hartson and Stephen McGinn waxing lyrical.

Politics

64 minutes ago WATCH: The Scottish Chamber Orchestra Digital Season Part One: Samuel Coleridge

The Scotsman is pleased to present the first concert in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2024/25 Digital Season

Politics

64 minutes ago Lucas Paquetá tells lawyers to complain to FA over ‘leaked’ information

Brazilian says ‘misleading’ case details ended up in pressMidfielder faces charge of alleged deliberate bookingsWest Ham’s Lucas Paquetá has instructed his lawyers to complain to the Football Association over “false and misleading” leaks relating to the investigation into his alleged breaches of betting regulations.The Brazil midfielder, who is expected to attend a hearing this month, released a statement on social media saying he is “frustrated and upset” by apparent efforts to “undermine” his attempts to clear his name. Continue reading...

Society

88 minutes ago Best early Argos Black Friday 2024 deals on homeware, toys, tech and more

Got big ticket items on your shopping list? Now’s the time to make your move

Events

1 hour ago The Guardian view on Yahya Sinwar’s death and Gaza’s future: an opportunity that must not be ignored | Editorial

With the reported killing of the Hamas leader, Israel’s partners should renew the push for a ceasefire and hostage dealThe Israeli military’s announcement that it has killed the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar should be an opportunity to end the devastating war in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinian men, women and children. The death of the man who masterminded the 7 October massacres in southern Israel that killed more than 1,200 people would mark a key moment in the conflict. It could renew momentum for a ceasefire deal and hostage release – as families of those held have demanded. With the group’s two other key figures already dead, Benjamin Netanyahu could declare victory.There is no sign that he is prepared to do so without intense and sustained pressure ...

Events

2 hours ago Middle East crisis live: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza operation, says Israel

Sinwar, seen as an architect of the 7 October attack, has been killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza, Israeli military and foreign minister sayThe US military has mobilised its long-range B-2 stealth bombers to conduct strikes against “five hardened underground weapons storage locations” in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The Pentagon said the facilities house various weapons components the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels, roiling commercial shipping in the Red Sea. “This was a unique demonstration of the United States’ ability to target facilities that our adversaries seek to keep out of reach, no matter how deeply buried underground, hardened, or fortified,” defence secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.The US Central Command said its battle damage as...

Events