78 m. ago Jodie Whittaker shines a light on another hidden British scandal in Toxic Town

It’s ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ all over again as Jodie Whittaker heads a fine cast bringing a historic injustice to wider attention

Events

81 m. ago Sickening 'Trump Gaza' video shows what Keir Starmer's up against as he prepares to meet US President

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer are about as different as it is possible to be but the importance of the Prime Minister’s mission to keep the US allied to Europe’s democracies cannot be underestimated

Politics

87 m. ago The 'hidden gem' Greater Manchester park where you can see daffodils this spring

It's perfect for a stroll on a sunny spring day

Sport

2 h. ago Tin cans and chicken bones: will ‘technofossils’ be humanity’s lasting legacy? – podcast

When the palaeontologists of the future search for clues to understand how we lived, what might they find? Two scientists exploring this question have suggested that ‘technofossils’ will be our lasting imprint on the Earth. To find out exactly what these are and what they could reveal about our lives, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian’s environment editor, Damian Carrington, and from Sarah Gabbott, a professor of palaeontology at the University of Leicester and one of the scientists behind the new book Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate LegacySupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod‘Technofossils’: how humanity’s eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones Continue reading...

Science

2 h. ago The savage suburbia of Helen Garner: ‘I wanted to dong Martin Amis with a bat’

Over 50 years, she has become one of the most revered writers in Australia. Is she finally going to get worldwide recognition?In early January, the Australian author Helen Garner decided to cut back an unruly bush in her garden. Garner lives in a Melbourne suburb in the adjoining house to her daughter, son-in-law, three grandchildren, some chickens and a dog. The family were away at the beach for the holidays and Garner found herself alone, in an off-kilter frame of mind. She’s 82, her beach days are over, but she felt her family’s absence. Her grandchildren were growing up, the youngest now 18. Garner realised she was on the brink of a loneliness not felt since she’d moved to live alongside them 20 years ago, after the end of her third and final marriage, to the author Murray Bail.Missing her family, feeling adrift, she went outside with some secateurs and “pruned the shit” out of the bush in such frenzied bursts that the next day, when she looked out of the window, she saw a scene...

Politics

2 h. ago Expert shares sinister reality of how makeup can be harming your hormones

Hormone expert Mike Kocsis has shared some of the hidden dangers that could be lurking in our makeup bags and causing havoc to our hormones - and revealed which ingredients to swerve when makeup shopping

Politics

2 h. ago In lawsuit filing, Pentagon says transgender troops can't serve unless they meet a warfighting need

The Pentagon has revealed the specifics of its new transgender troop policy in a court filing that says any service member or recruit who has been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria is disqualified from serving — unless they can prove they meet a specific warfighting need and adhere to severe restrictions on their day-to-day behavior

Events

2 h. ago State Department visa policy could bar trans people from traveling to U.S. as part of Trump agenda on women’s sports

Violations could result in travel bans beyond just athletes

Politics

3 h. ago Beautiful hidden street frozen in time that could have inspired Harry Potter location

Goodwin's Court is a hidden gem in the heart of London - and it's said to have inspired Diagon Alley

Politics

3 h. ago Brit tourists start snubbing Europe as bookings to three countries begin to soar

British travellers are expanding their horizons well beyond Europe in 2025, according to flight search data. But which three countries are poised to welcome the most visitors and why?

Politics

5 h. ago Hidden loft in bedroom at missing chef Claudia Lawrence's home 'was never searched by police'

Claudia Lawrence (pictured) was 35 when she vanished without a trace after failing to turn up to work at York University on March 19, 2009.

Events

5 h. ago Mississippi judge vacates her order that a newspaper remove its editorial criticizing local leaders

A Mississippi judge has nixed her order that a newspaper remove its editorial criticizing local officials

Events

5 h. ago Cadbury Dairy Milk lovers' frenzy as rare £1 bar makes it back onto supermarket shelves

Cadbury fans and those missing a taste of Australia might want to prepare themselves, as a rare chocolate bar - inspired by a classic Australian dessert - has made its way back to the shelves.

Economics

6 h. ago Justice Department abandoning cases alleging discriminatory police and firefighter hiring

The Justice Department is abandoning Biden administration cases that sought to force police and fire departments to end alleged discriminatory hiring practices, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday

Events

6 h. ago Glastonbury fans predict 'glorious' dance act could finally return for 2025 after hiatus as a result of festival rule

After missing out on the 2024 festival, fans believe the act will return to Worthy Farm this summer.

Sport

6 h. ago Dazzling moment NASA’s ‘Lunar Trailblazer’ blasts off in search of water on the moon

This is the moment NASA launched the ‘Lunar Trailblazer’ orbiter on a mission to detect water on the moon.

Technology

6 h. ago Labour MP urges ministers crack down on 'ghost' car number plates which 'help criminals cheat justice'

Growing numbers of rogue drivers are routinely evading justice by using 'ghost' plates that police cameras cannot read, ministers were told last night.

Politics

7 h. ago Son was told location of his mum's body by dad who murdered her

Yazan Khatib has spoken for the first time after remains were found in the search for Rania Alayed, 12 years on from her killing.

Events

7 h. ago European football: Endrick shows Real Madrid not toothless without Mbappé

Sociedad beaten in Copa after Mbappé has tooth removedJuve out of Coppa Italia: Longoria handed 15-match banKylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday.Madrid were without Mbappé after he had tooth removed and was forced to miss training on Tuesday. But 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick stepped in to score a goal on the counterattack after Jude Bellingham’s long pass. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid LIVE! Copa del Rey result, latest updates and reaction today

Kylian Mbappe misses semi-final first-leg showdown at Anoeta, but Jude Bellingham starts

Politics