2 h. ago ‘A perfect coincidence’: rare red lightning captured in New Zealand skies

Photographers capture extremely unusual phenomenon – also known as red sprites – against backdrop of the Milky WayA trio of photographers in New Zealand have captured images of “red sprites”, or red lightning, one of the rarest light phenomena in the world, in which luminous crimson flashes appear in the sky.New Zealand photographer Tom Rae and Spanish photographers Dan Zafra and José Cantabrana set out to shoot the Milky Way over the Ōmārama Clay cliffs in the South Island on 11 October, when they chanced upon the extraordinary event. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago BBC boss calls on Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones to 'stop playing around with viewers'

Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones looked cosy together as they posed for photographs on the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain red carpet this week - despite a suggestion they had split

Politics

6 h. ago Katherine Ryan makes BAFTAs admission as Michael McIntyre's The Wheel returns

Katherine Ryan took a swipe at the BAFTAs during the show in an exclusive sneak peek

Events

8 h. ago Manchester United shirt worn by a 'Busby Babe' in 1958 FA Cup Final on The Repair Shop

The shirt, belonging to player Ronnie Cope, is in a sorry state at the start but the show's experts will try to work their magic and bring it back to life

Sport

11 h. ago Best Scottish Inventions: The 13 greatest inventions created by Scots according to Scotsman readers

The world would be a very different place if it wasn’t for a whole host of bright ideas dreamed up by Scots.

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12 h. ago Magical mushrooms and a peeking peacock – readers’ best photographs

Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...

Culture

13 h. ago Martin Lewis MSE fan has 'not used heating since' snuggling up in one item

A Money Saving Expert (MSE) reader shared their 'investment' in a comfortable clothing item that has helped them stay warm without needing to use their heating

Politics

14 h. ago Voices: ‘Couldn’t run a bath, let alone a council’: Readers slam Reform after Kent council chaos

Our community say the turmoil engulfing Reform’s Kent County Council – where four councillors were suspended after a leaked video of leader Linden Kemkaran berating colleagues – offers a stark preview of the chaos a Nigel Farage-led government could bring to Westminster

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14 h. ago Vast Scottish shopping centre once earmarked for demolition welcomes seven retailers

“We can’t wait to welcome guests to soak up the atmosphere, discover what’s new, and enjoy the magic of Christmas shopping” – Kathy Murdoch, centre director

Economics

15 h. ago Cow worship and dogs on the lookout: photos of the day – Tuesday

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

Culture

18 h. ago Physiologist shares how to trick your brain for more positive life with 'magic' method

A psychologist has shared a 'magic' method to alter your brain chemistry fast to get you to think more positive - and if you say one powerful thing often enough, you will start to believe it

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19 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest can't stop beaming as she learns life

The unbelievable valuation took place on Sunday's edition of the show, which took place in Swansea, and began with a period photograph, letter, and an Edwardian shilling on the valuation table.

Culture

21 h. ago 'My girl is life and soul of the party but vile to me – our sex life is toxic'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who is sick of being put down by his popular girlfriend

Events

27 h. ago Singer is unrecognizable with short curly blonde hair as she reveals gift Beyonce gave her that she's 'never taken off'

The chart-topping hitmaker showed off the new locks for the November Vogue France , which was photographed by the legendary Mario Sorrenti.

Politics

32 h. ago Fans go wild as Harry Potter's Weasley siblings James and Oliver Phelps and Bonnie Wright reunite

‘I feel like I'm peeking into the lively Weasley family's dinner table,’ one fan wrote

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33 h. ago The Guardian view on the price of a prince: what Virginia Giuffre’s story says about palace accountability | Editorial

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has exposed a constitutional blind spot: royal privilege remains beyond democratic scrutiny. MPs must be able to question powerThe tragic story of Virginia Giuffre raises the question of who governs when royal privilege and public outrage collide. As a vulnerable teenager she was drawn into a world of sexual exploitation by the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Ms Giuffre alleged that Epstein trafficked her and that she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew on three occasions, including when she was 17. He has denied all the claims. Despite previously insisting he had no memory of meeting her, the prince reportedly paid £12m to settle her civil case in 2022. The money was said to have come from his mother, the late queen – who, just six weeks later, was photographed walking beside him at her husband’s memorial service.With a posthumous memoir, Ms Giuffre has brought the issue back into the spotlight. In his calamitous 2019 Newsnight interview,...

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33 h. ago Robbie Williams says 'the magic is gone' from Noel Gallagher's songwriting skills

Robbie Williams thinks Noel Gallagher is no longer a great songwriter for one reason

Events

33 h. ago Jemima Goldsmith pays tribute to her 'funny and sharp' mother Lady Annabel after her death aged 91

The British daughter of late billionaire tycoon Sir James Goldsmith took to her Instagram account today to share an array of photographs celebrating the glamorous life of her mother.

Events

34 h. ago Photographer Coreen Simpson’s illustrious career capturing Toni Morrison and Muhammad Ali: ‘I’ve never gotten bored’

Star-studded work from Simpson, whose instincts also led to success in jewelry design, is assembled in a new photo bookCoreen Simpson carved her own path to success – she never waited for anyone to hand her an opportunity. In her 1978 portrait of Toni Morrison, the author gazes directly into the camera with a striking expression that holds the viewer’s eyes fixed on hers.A shadow fills the space between Morrison and the world, compelling the audience to reckon with her presence. The cigarette held effortlessly in Morrison’s left hand is a gesture to her power and influence as a literary giant. The image captures the essence of Simpson’s photography, seamlessly revealing the nature of her subjects while commanding their presence in the world. Continue reading...

Culture

34 h. ago Readers' Letters: Scottish Government must clear 'back door' of hospitals

The latest news about Scottish NHS crisis dismays readers

Politics