2 h. ago Naval cadets on parade and a table tennis match: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

29 h. ago By the numbers: International hot air balloon fiesta to lift off in Albuquerque

Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather over nine days to watch as pilots from around the world take to the skies in colorful hot air balloons

Society

44 h. ago Early Prime Day deal slashes Amazon's 'most powerful' tablet to lowest price since Black Friday

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet has been reduced to nearly half its normal price in an early Prime Day deal, marking its cheapest price since Amazon's Black Friday sales

Economics

3 d. ago From the Swiss Alps to a solar eclipse: the 2025 Bird Photographer of the Year – in pictures

An image of a magnificent frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse by Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman was chosen from more than 25,000 images as the grand prize-winner in 2025’s largest bird photography competition. Young bird photographer of the year was awarded to Tomasz Michalski Continue reading...

Culture

3 d. ago Man who fell to his death from hot air balloon after quitting job at top hotel died of multiple injuries, inquest told

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, fell from the balloon in front of horrified passengers and landed in a field after recently quitting his job at one of Britain's top hotels.

Events

4 d. ago Man who plunged to death made eerie hot air balloon comment before fatal trip

Tragic Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, was found in a field near Newpound Common in West Sussex after he fell from a Virgin hot air balloon earlier this month

Events

5 d. ago Man, 33, who died in fall from hot air balloon had quit his job at top hotel on outskirts of London

Jesus Lato Garzon told colleagues ‘I need to think about my life’, according to reports

Society

5 d. ago Man who fell to his death from hot air balloon had quit his job at top hotel as he told colleagues: 'I need to think about my life'

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, worked in room service at The Grove, a five-star country retreat in Hertfordshire popular with celebrities, but he resigned mid-shift earlier this month.

Society

5 d. ago Keir Starmer's 'North Korean' digital ID card plans in tatters as two million Brits sign petition

A petition urging the Government to not implement digital ID cards has garnered over 1.5 million signatures in just a day after Sir Keir Starmer announced the plans on Friday

Politics

6 d. ago Best September sales 2025 – here are the deals you won’t want to miss

From fashion to tech, these are the best offers ahead of Prime Day and Black Friday

Economics

7 d. ago Man, 33, who died plunging from a hot air balloon in front of passengers named

The body of Jesus Lato Garzon, from Watford, was found in a field near Newpound Common in West Sussex after he fell from a Virgin hot air balloon flight

Events

7 d. ago Eyes on a shuttlecock and a traditional boat race: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

7 d. ago Hot air balloon passenger who climbed out of basket in front of 16 fellow passengers and plunged to his death is named

Jesus Lato Garzon, 33, from Watford, was declared dead following a four-hour search to locate his body.

Events

7 d. ago First digital image competition of season held at Motherwell Photographic Society

The judge for the competition was David Spinks from Alba Photographic Society. There were 54 images entered into the competition with a variety of genres represented including landscape, sport and nature.

Culture

7 d. ago Friday at the Ryder Cup 2025: Prize money, day one pairings, UK tee times, format, odds, how to watch

It’s one of the biggest events in world sport.

Politics

7 d. ago Newsboy’s ITV fancies and other tips on a big day of racing on Friday

Newsboy fancies Zeus Olympios to remain unbeaten and win the Group 2 Joel Stakes (3.00) at Newmarket, while his nap, Ocean Odyssey, runs in the last race of the day at Newcastle (8.30)

Politics

7 d. ago Friday horse racing tips: Free best bets and odds for Newmarket

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge previews Friday’s racing, concentrating on the first of a two day card at Newmarket

Economics

7 d. ago Bryson DeChambeau hopes Donald Trump will inspire Team USA to Ryder Cup victory

The golf-loving American president is attending the opening day of action at Bethpage Black on Friday afternoon.

Politics

8 d. ago Donald Trump ‘just another spectator’ at Ryder Cup, says Robert MacIntyre

The US President is set to attend Friday’s opening day of the competition.

Politics

9 d. ago Forget retro fridges, the hob is hot! As Smeg reveals demand has slumped, middle classes are now lusting after sleek £9,000 French

Le Creuset and Aga have already seen sales hit, and this week Smeg, most famous for its pastel-hued 1950s style fridges, also announced demand for its expensive appliances has fallen.

Economics