75 m. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts | Editorial

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has become the latest leader to target the less well-off in order to balance the booksAs European politicians begin to pack their suitcases and head to the beach, they do so against a domestic backdrop that begins to look distinctly ominous. In Britain and France, nationalist populist parties consistently lead in the polls. In Germany, the particularly extreme Alternative für Deutschland is neck and neck with the conservative CDU. Specific dynamics might vary but the unsettling pattern is the same – large swaths of voters increasingly identify with authoritarian and often xenophobic political forces.Prolonged post-industrial malaise, wage stagnation and austerity have precipitated this wave of disaffection with the mainstream, especially among the less well-off. Yet in London, Paris and Berlin, governments of the centre-left and centre-right seem intent on alienating disillusioned electorates still further. During his visit to London last ...

Economics

1 hour ago The essence of Usyk: motivation and discipline key to Dubois destruction

The champion explains how he learned from his previous win against the Briton and introduces ‘Ivan’, the left hook that closed the showJust before midnight on Saturday, in the depths of Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk stroked his moustache as he listened to another question which followed his magisterial destruction of Daniel Dubois. The 38-year-old Ukrainian had once again become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a performance filled with light, panache and a kind of battering precision that had normally sober ringside observers reaching for words such as “genius” and “magician”.After such savage alchemy, someone asked Usyk another question which made his face light up again. After all he had done, and with almost desperate speculation as to who might be able to challenge him now, how did Usyk find the motivation to keep fighting? “Oh, listen, bro,” he said, as he made a distinction crucial to any clear understanding of his extraordinary achievements in and out...

Politics

2 h. ago Cute robot elephant could be the future of robotics and is 'set to change the game'

The elephant has been built to demonstrate a cutting-edge bioinspired 3D printing technology that could be the future of robotics - opening up a world of possibilities

Politics

3 h. ago I found a seaside oasis just 1 hour away from 'world's most liveable city'

Discovering a tranquil beach town without masses of tourists felt like stumbling across a true hidden gem.

Politics

3 h. ago Harvard doctor who has studied the gut for over 10 years reveals the foods he avoids

A leading gut expert has revealed a surprising list of seemingly healthy foods that he avoids to protect his gut health and ward off inflammation.

Society

4 h. ago Who needs quinoa? 17 overlooked and affordable superfoods, from peas and potatoes to popcorn and even sugar

Can’t afford goji berries, spirulina or turmeric – or just don’t like the taste? Most kitchens are full of healthy but unglamorous alternatives. Nutrition experts name their favouritesWhat is a superfood? According to Italian scientists writing in the journal Frontiers in Food Science and Technology in February, the term was coined in the 1960s to describe foods that could fight malnutrition. It wasn’t until the 00s that it was co-opted to sell exotic and expensive ingredients to health-conscious customers. During the pandemic, interest in so-called superfoods increased again, especially those said to “boost immunity” and “protect against pathogens”.The researchers, Giulia Santunione and Giuseppe Montevecchi, define superfoods as “a marketing term used to describe nutrient-dense foods claimed to have health benefits”. In sales terms, the superfood label has been a huge success. The global superfoods market is projected to rise from an estimated $155.2bn in 2022 to $344.9bn by 2033. ...

Politics

5 h. ago Domino's introduces robot to fend off seagulls and protect your pizza at the beach

Domino's has unveiled a robot guard dog that has been designed to protect customers' pizzas during the delivery process - and it has a special mission to tackle seagulls

Politics

6 h. ago NHS managers who silence whistleblowers to be banned from senior health roles

Legislation is set to be put forward to Parliament next year to introduce professional standards and regulation of NHS managers.

Society

7 h. ago Welsh beach keeps destroying cars but thousands still take the risk

Local farmer Dafydd Davies has been called into action time and time again to recover submerged cars on Traeth y Graig Ddu - even his own wife has been caught out to the tune of £60,000

Events

7 h. ago Bournemouth named best beach as thousands plan summer trip to coast

It was followed by Bamburgh and Brighton in the top three in a survey by Travelodge.

Politics

8 h. ago Grinning small boat migrant chronicles his journey across the Channel to the UK

A small boat migrant posting to a TikTok account of a man, believed to be from Iraq and called Youssef Hassan, has been documenting his 'best life' in Britain since arriving on UK shores.

Events

9 h. ago Bodies found on two beaches just hours apart as cops launch probe

Emergency services swarmed both Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach, in the Gold Coast's south, over the weekend after the devastating discoveries of two bodies

Events

9 h. ago Domino's launches robot guard dog 'Domidog' to protect pizza from seagulls

Domino's has today launched a robot guard dog named Domidog to protect your pizza from seagulls on the beach - and it's packed with advanced tech to avoid obstacles

Politics

10 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres domino effect warning as Mikel Arteta buy 'leaked'

Arsenal are set to announce their fifth signing of the summer transfer window imminently, with two deals all-but wrapped up and ready to be confirmed at the Emirates

Events

10 h. ago Meet 'Domidog': Domino's new robot dog protecting your pizza from seagulls

The pizza chain has developed the pizza pup, a robot dog named Domidog, to guard against the hungry birds and protect your pizza when you're ordering a beach takeaway

Politics

11 h. ago 20 family nature holidays in the UK – from kayaking to stargazing and whale watching

Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summerThere’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide rich feeding grounds for marine life, and it is one of the UK’s best spots for whale watching. Tiree Sea Tours – a member of the WiSe national training scheme for minimising disturbance to marine wildlife – offers half-day and full-day sea-faris (from £75). Visitors can also try to spot basking sharks circling the island in the plankton-rich waters at viewing spots in Hynish Bay or Caoles, or from the deck of the CalMac ferry over to nearby Coll. Sunset Pods’ two cabins (from £700 a week, one week minimum stay in July-August) sleep four and offer views over Balevullin beach, a Dark Sky discovery site and home to Blackhouse Watersports. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago The UK's top 10 beach bars where you can soak up the rays in style

From coastal cocktail spots to laid-back hangouts, these seaside locations promise holiday vibes

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12 h. ago Two people found dead on the Gold Coast within 24 hours of each other

Both Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach, in the Gold Coast's south, were swarmed with police over the weekend following the devastating discoveries of two bodies

Events

12 h. ago A new Irish writer is getting rave reviews – but nobody knows who they are. That gives me hope | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Pen names have a long history. Now Liadan Ní Chuinn is shunning publicity in an industry that demands ever more exposureWhat’s in a pen name? Irish writer Liadan Ní Chuinn’s debut short story collection, Every One Still Here, is receiving rave reviews and rapturous praise, but hardly anyone seems to know who they are. A cursory Google turns up no photos or biographical information. All we know is that the writer is Northern Irish and was born in 1998, the year of the Good Friday agreement.A statement from Irish publisher The Stinging Fly reads: “The Stinging Fly has been working with Liadan on these stories for the past four years. From early on in the process, they expressed a desire to publish their work under a pseudonym and to protect their privacy throughout the publication process. No photographs of the author are available and Liadan will not be participating in any in-person interviews or public events.”Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Beach close to perfection is 20 minutes from Wales' best restaurant but looks like Barbados

A must-visit if you are on holidays in west Wales, a trip to Barafundle beach is worth the stroll from the car park

Society