13 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Tim Wellens goes solo to win stage 15 amid Alaphilippe confusion – live

Rolling updates from 169km ride in south-east FranceStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Tom a mail143km to go. The peloton is about one minute behind Pogacar’s group. A slightly chaotic start to stage 15 which has limited any breakaway threats.146km to go. The peloton is back together at the front, but there are some gaps further back. UAE Team radio has just been played on the broadcast requesting that Pogacar slow the front of the race as a Vingegaard was caught in the crash incident. It’s not clear whether or not the Dane was involved in the crash itself. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Tuipulotu believes ‘stars have aligned’ for him as Lions arrive in Melbourne

The Scotland centre has the opportunity to seal a series win against Australia with victory in the second Test in the city where he was bornSione Tuipulotu has to raise his game this week. By his own admission he has not been up to scratch. He has been surprised by just how off the pace he has been, but he is confident he will deliver in the buildup to the second Test between the British & Irish Lions and Australia.Tuipulotu is, of course, referring to his role as the Lions’ tour guide, having grown up in Australia, as Andy Farrell’s players arrive in his home city of Melbourne hoping to wrap up the series. “I haven’t actually been that good at it,” he says. “It’s surprising, I don’t actually know that much about Australia having lived here that long. I know a bit about Melbourne so I’ll point the boys to some good spots.” Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Charley Boorman's toast to Cape Town: from relaxation to thrill

From sunbathing with penguins and paragliding off Table Mountain to hitting the wine trail, the TV adventurer is always on a high in the South African capital

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17 h. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 15 from Muret to Carcassonne – live

Rolling updates from 169km ride in south-east FranceStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Tom a mailWe’re about an hour away from the peloton rolling out of Muret and then it’ll be another 10 minutes to KM0 where the racing will get underway.General classification Continue reading...

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28 h. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: My guide to making our US friends feel at home

A few months back I wrote of how the Americans were coming to London, bringing with them early dining and a takeover of the capital's tennis courts.

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33 h. ago Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal, company confirms in statement

‘Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,’ the company said in a statement Friday

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36 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany; England hopeful over Williamson – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Kate Middleton's 'strict rules' for kids as Prince George gets 'guiding hand'

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are all on their summer break from school - and Jennie Bond reveals what mum Kate might have in store for them while away from class

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42 h. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 14 sets blockbuster mountain test in Pyrenees – live

Updates from 182km ride, Pau to Luchon-SuperbagnèresStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Luke a mailWe approach the départ réel, the reality of a heavy day in the saddle dawns. Here we go!In Pau, the rain is coming down but that’s cooled the temperature down to 19 degrees. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Women’s Euro 2025: countdown to France v Germany, plus England news – live

Match buildup, team news and more from SwitzerlandSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Email EmilliaAs always, I want to hear from you today! Be sure to message me with any thoughts on the Euro 2025 quarter-finals so far and predictions for tonight’s match.I think I’ve only just recovered from the drama of Thursday’s clash between Sweden and England. What a match! Here is how England fans reacted to the outcome Continue reading...

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47 h. ago What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who used to celebrate the anniversary of his 1658 kidney stone operation?2 Virgil and Beatrice were whose poetic guides?3 Which country is currently in its Reiwa era?4 Who is the only driver to win world titles on two and four wheels?5 Under what rural-sounding name did Amanda Owen find fame?6 Which river flows from Black Forest to Black Sea?7 Who is the Hindu creator god?8 Cartoonist Rube Goldberg was the US counterpart of which British artist?What links: 9 Lariat; opera; matinee; princess; choker?10 Olly Alexander; Simon Le Bon; Karen O; Marti Pellow; Katie White?11 A Room of One’s Own; The Common Reader; Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid?12 46656; 3125; 256; 27; 4; 1?13 Image orthicon tube; gramophone; Margaret Herrick’s uncle (possibly); Antoinette Perry?14 Viv Anderson, 1978, and Kerry Davis, 1982?15 Buchanan Castle; Tower of London; Spandau prison? Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Astronomer launches ‘formal investigation’ after married CEO Andy Byron and HR boss caught on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’

‘Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,’ the company said in a statement Friday

Economics

62 h. ago The Guide #200: Get Out, Breaking Bad and the pop culture that defined the 21st century so far

In this week’s newsletter: To celebrate the Guide’s 200th edition, we look back at the films, shows, albums and more that mattered most over the last 25 yearsThe Guide is 200 issues old today – maybe not the biggest milestone, but one worth marking. So this week we’re doing just that, ending our recent miniseries on the culture of the past 25 years with a listicle spectacular.We’ve picked a piece of popular culture for each year of the 21st century so far. Which isn’t to say a definitive list of the best culture of the 21st century – the Guardian’s arts desk already did that far more conclusively than we ever could. Instead, we’ve selected 21st-century TV shows, films, plays, podcasts, artworks, albums and games that together hopefully help explain how culture has evolved in that time. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago What Time Should You Get To London Airports Before Your Flight? Guide to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and More

What Time Should You Get To London Airports Before Your Flight? Guide to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and More  Time Out Worldwide

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65 h. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 13 time trial sends riders up climb to Peyragudes – live

Live updates on 10.9km ITT stage to PeyragudesStage-by-stage guide | And mail Amy your thoughtsHere is the stage route and profile of stage 13:The first rider, Mattéo Vercher (TotalEnergies), has rolled down the ramp in Loudenvielle to kick of today’s time trial stage. On TNT Sports, they’re excited about the “first true mountain time trial in 21 years”. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance rules older people must be aware of

The DWP has issued guidance on Attendance Allowance payments and what to do if your circumstances change

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66 h. ago The best local restaurant in London has been crowned by the Good Food Guide

The best local restaurant in London has been crowned by the Good Food Guide  Time Out

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66 h. ago Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’

The Orlando Pride forward is thriving while playing for her country after a sex eligibility rowHaving missed the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as a result of a controversy over the DSD (difference in sex development) test guidelines set by the Confederation of African Football, Barbra Banda was tight-lipped about her feelings as the Copper Queens won bronze without her.Now she is back though. She has scored three goals in Zambia’s Wafcon campaign, with the first coming 58 seconds into the tournament’s opening game, against hosts Morocco. Banda, who doubles as the Copper Queens captain and attacking pivot, alongside the equally lethal Racheal Kundananji, can finally breathe a huge sigh of relief. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Retailers warned not to offer refills of popular summer drink to children under 10

A food watchdog has issued updated guidance as the weather gets warmer.

Events

69 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Target keen to 'prove his worth' as Mikel Arteta plans double deal

Arsenal have been linked with a number of players in recent weeks, with Mikel Arteta hoping to guide the Gunners to their first Premier League title win since 2004 with some big moves

Economics

69 h. ago The Great British culinary tour:  From haute cuisine to street eats, the best foodie destinations by rail

Embark on your next foodventure with our guide to Britain’s best cuisine

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3 d. ago Rapper Giggs' guide to London: dates at Cecconi's and his favourite Caribbean spot in Peckham

The rapper Giggs, who plays at Somerset House this weekend, shares his favourite spots in the capital

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3 d. ago Your legal rights as a tenant from how to avoid unexpected landlord visits to eviction

The Government has issued fresh guidance designed to give tenants in England confidence to challenge bad practice and ensure homes remain safe, secure, and affordable

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3 d. ago Inside Lana Del Rey's simple Louisiana life with alligator tour guide husband despite huge $60M net worth

Lana Del Rey gave fans a glimpse into her simple Louisiana life with alligator tour guide husband Jeremy Dufrene on Thursday.

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3 d. ago Tour de France 2025: Pogacar v Vingegaard as stage 12 heads for summit finish in Pyrenees – live

Updates from the 181km ride from Auch to HautacamStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Luke a mail“I’m OK. Nothing too bad,” Pogacar tells Matt Stephens after his crash yesterday. “My whole left arm is open, burned off skin. And I hit my hip a little bit and my shoulder, but luckily I was back on the bike quite fast. Today is another day. It’s not the first time I crashed and continued the race. It’s more important the legs than my arm. I have a super-strong team around me. I am so grateful I can rely on them, even if I have a hard day today, but I hope not.“It’s really sad to lose another young talent,” Pogacar says of Samuele Privitera’s death at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta yesterday. “It’s devastating. It’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Sometimes the risks we are taking are too far. I’m really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace he deserves to “not be bothered” now. It’s a sad loss.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago I’m 2025 Open leader and Rangers legend’s brother is guiding me around Royal Portrush

Haotong Li leads the way in Northern Ireland and a famous Ibrox name is on course for a 36th career triumph

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3 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 12 heads for summit finish in Pyrenees with Evenepoel in trouble – live

Updates from the 181km ride from Auch to HautacamStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Luke a mail“I’m OK. Nothing too bad,” Pogacar tells Matt Stephens after his crash yesterday. “My whole left arm is open, burned off skin. And I hit my hip a little bit and my shoulder, but luckily I was back on the bike quite fast. Today is another day. It’s not the first time I crashed and continued the race. It’s more important the legs than my arm. I have a super-strong team around me. I am so grateful I can rely on them, even if I have a hard day today, but I hope not.“It’s really sad to lose another young talent,” Pogacar says of Samuele Privitera’s death at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta yesterday. “It’s devastating. It’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Sometimes the risks we are taking are too far. I’m really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace he deserves to “not be bothered” now. It’s a sad loss.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 12 takes the race to summit finish in Pyrenees – live

Updates from the 181km ride from Auch to HautacamStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Luke a mail“I’m OK. Nothing too bad,” Pogacar tells Matt Stephens after his crash yesterday. “My whole left arm is open, burned off skin. And I hit my hip a little bit and my shoulder, but luckily I was back on the bike quite fast. Today is another day. It’s not the first time I crashed and continued the race. It’s more important the legs than my arm. I have a super-strong team around me. I am so grateful I can rely on them, even if I have a hard day today, but I hope not.“It’s really sad to lose another young talent,” Pogacar says of Samuele Privitera’s death at the Giro della Valle d’Aosta yesterday. “It’s devastating. It’s one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Sometimes the risks we are taking are too far. I’m really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace he deserves to “not be bothered” now. It’s a sad loss.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Anglian Home Improvements review: our best installer for national coverage

If you’re looking for new windows for your home, our Anglian Home Improvements review is here to help. We’ve done the analysis to guide you through what to expect, from cost to coverage, and how the company compares to the best double glazing companies in the UK.

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3 d. ago Freeview TV guide switch up sees popular channel axed amid system retune

Freeview users will see a few changes to their TV guide once they give it a quick retune.

Culture

3 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden v England buildup and the latest news – live

All the latest Euros news and quarter-final buildupSchedule | Top scorers | Player guide | Mail EmilliaEuro 2025 quarter-finals:Norway 1-2 ItalySweden v EnglandSpain v SwitzerlandFrance v Germany Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Cancer to Gemini

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4 d. ago How much do new windows cost in the UK? A guide to 2025 prices

Here’s our guide on how much windows cost in the UK, depended on the different types of glazing

Economics

4 d. ago Why Newcastle should be your next weekend city break in the UK

Amelia Neath discovers a northern city bursting with artistic communities, folksy pub sessions and well-preserved history

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4 d. ago Tour de France 2025: Abrahamsen wins fast and furious stage 11 as Pogacar falls in Toulouse – live

Updates from Wednesday’s stage around ToulouseStage-by-stage guide | And you can also email AmyThere’s about 8km left of the neutralised start. On the TV coverage, reporters have been asking the riders how they spent the rest day. Both Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar say they had haircuts. Pogačar seemed very pleased that he’d had a ride with a proper cafe stop as well.Bill has emailed in with his thoughts on today’s stage:Given the profile of the parcours, I can’t see any breakaway thrilling heroics ending well, as the day sets in for the bunch sprint.I’m genuinely pleased that Healy is in yellow, he got a proper stomp on on Monday, and seems to be in a position to keep hold of the jersey today. If he keeps his wits about him, it’s only his Toulouse. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Voices: Kids need lessons on misogyny and Andrew Tate at school – who else is going to teach them?

From sexism and LGBT+ rights, to porn and ‘incel’ culture: new school guidance unveiled this week is designed to do one thing, writes parent Victoria Richards – stop our kids being awful to each other

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4 d. ago NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

Events

4 d. ago Jim Sturgess says his early days in Hollywood were ‘a bit scary’

‘I didn’t have anybody guiding me,’ said British actor

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4 d. ago How to turn fruit and veg scraps into a delicious cake – recipe | Waste not

Many naturally sweet vegetable odds and ends might seem destined for the compost, but they could also be repurposed and pressed into service as a fancy cakeTo celebrate 10 years of writing for the Guardian and seven years of this column, I thought it would be fitting to bake a cake inspired by where Waste Not began: my food compost bin. I looked through the fridge and raw compost bin, and found some squash, carrots, apples, cucumber ends, a knob of ginger and a woody stick of lemongrass; I even considered a red cabbage leaf, but decided that brassicas are best kept out of the baking tin. The compost bin is more than a place for leftovers, it’s a source of inspiration, as well as a way to reflect on what we waste; it can even guide us towards cooking more resourcefully and creatively. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage 11 updates as race resumes around Toulouse – live

Updates from Wednesday’s stage around ToulouseStage-by-stage guide | And you can also email AmyMatt Stephens on TNT Sports spoke to Ben Healy (EF Education-EasySport) before today’s stage. Healy said he reckons it’s a day for the break, “hopefully” he added with a conspiritorial grin. He described the final climb before the finish as a “real kicker”.There’s also an official stage 11 briefing by Continental and French former professional cyclist, Jean-Marc Marino. He said:Stage 11, Toulouse to Toulouse, 156.8km – this is a special stage because it comes right after the first rest day, and it’s a tough one with five categorised climbs, but also a good amount of flat terrain overall.We call this the Lauragais hills, with beautiful views of the Pyrenees, and especially the final climb: 900m at 12.4%, with the first 200m reaching 20%, and the summit is 8km from the finish. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scotland's 'best local restaurants' crowned by Good Food Guide as wine bar tops list

13 eateries across the country were singled out.

Society

4 d. ago 'Impeccable Highland restaurant with rooms named best in Scotland by AA Guide

An award-winning restaurant with rooms in the north west Highlands has been named as the best in Scotland at this year’s AA awards.

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4 d. ago Good Food Guide: The best restaurants across the UK named in prestigious list

These are the restaurants with the Good Food Guide’s stamp of approval 🍴

Society

5 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Cancer to Gemini

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5 d. ago Ryanair, TUI, BA and easyJet bag pooling guidelines and what it means for Brits

Now with the summer holidays, a travel perk known as 'bag pooling' can be a lifesaver when your bags are overweight, but not every airline accepts this - and here's why

Politics

5 d. ago Full list of best Welsh restaurants named by The Good Food Guide

In the Wales category, nine local restaurants in Wales were included in the list, but Paternoster Farm took the top spot in Wales

Society

5 d. ago Warning issued to tourists in Spain over common items worn on the streets

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for the European holiday hotspot - with the threat of hefty fines if the rules are broken.

Events

5 d. ago 'Cosy' wine bar and restaurant in beautiful town named best in Scotland by national guide

A small restaurant and wine bar in one of Scotland’s most popular river-side towns is the best in the country, according to the Good Food Guide.

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5 d. ago Mike Waltz blames his Signal blunder on Biden, saying his administration ‘recommended’ the app

Defense Department guidance specifically prohibited employees from using Signal to transmit non-public information

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5 d. ago The best shorts to wear according to your height and body type: Top fashion editor's definitive guide to the trending styles and what to avoid

If you were looking for a chance to debut your knees, now's the time. Here are some shorts styles that are hot right now.

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5 d. ago Schools told to make sex education ‘stage appropriate’ as age limit plans axed

Primary school teachers can decide to discuss the sharing of naked images or online sexual content if it is affecting their pupils, guidance says.

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5 d. ago My passport is valid but the airline have stopped me from boarding – what should I do?

A guide on what to do if you’re incorrectly turned away from travel for an invalid passport

Politics

5 d. ago Children to be taught how to resist Andrew Tate ‘incel’ culture at school

The new school guidance also stressed the need to avoid 'stigmatising boys for being boys'

Culture

5 d. ago Edinburgh Festivals Survival Guide 2025: Here are 12 tips to make the most of Edinburgh in August

Whether you are in Edinburgh for a day or the full three weeks - these tips will help you have a smooth and enjoyable festival.

Events

5 d. ago Tim Davie insists he is still right person to lead BBC after series of scandals

Director general defends his performance after criticism from culture secretary over ‘catastrophic failures’Tim Davie has insisted he is still the right person to lead the BBC, after a succession of controversies that have led the culture secretary to accuse him of overseeing a “series of catastrophic failures”.Davie has been under the most intense pressure of his five-year tenure as director general after incidents including the livestreaming of Bob Vylan’s performance at the Glastonbury festival, as well as the broadcast of a Gaza documentary that breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines. Continue reading...

Science

5 d. ago Jet2 'be aware' alert over holiday rules you may not know about

Jet2 issues guidance for all inclusive packages on its website

Events

5 d. ago Tim Davie says he can ‘lead’ the BBC in ‘right way’ in wake of scandals

The BBC has been criticised for a number of failings in recent months which included breaching its own accuracy guidelines and misconduct allegations.

Politics

5 d. ago Children to be taught how to resist incel culture in new anti

Schools will be able to implement the guidance from September this year

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5 d. ago What is an incel? Secondary schools in England tackle ‘incel’ culture with new guidance

Police previously stated the movement is not “currently considered a terrorist ideology” but has the “ability to inspire terrible acts of violence”

Culture

5 d. ago Oasis fans heading to Heaton Park given new advice as travel warning issued

Oasis fans heading to Heaton Park have been issued guidance about what time to travel

Events

5 d. ago The Open 2025: Every player in field at Royal Portrush, including four Scots and 16 former champions

Comprehensive player guide for the final men’s major of the 2025 season

Sport

5 d. ago Barratt Home Sales Fall Short of Guidance on Weaker London Deals

Barratt Home Sales Fall Short of Guidance on Weaker London Deals  Bloomberg

Economics

5 d. ago Man admits 'I was relieved' as he sat inside hippo's jaws with his skin ripped off

Paul Templer, a safari guide in Zimbabwe, was leading a tour group up the Zambezi River when he was attacked by a hippo and swallowed whole - but he felt nothing but relief

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5 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Cancer to Gemini

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6 d. ago Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash | Frances Ryan

Britain’s political and media class advocate policies that leave disabled people hungry and dirty. Why are we expected to settle for this?There is a longstanding practice in UK politics and media to force disabled people to fight for their basic rights – a kind of gladiatorial scrap in which the Colosseum is replaced by the set of Good Morning Britain.With the government’s welfare reform bill just passed by MPs, this has felt all the more stark. In the last week alone, the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, has used a speech to declare she does not “believe” that one in four people are disabled, as if the Equality Act were based on vibes. “Twenty-eight million people in Britain are working to pay the wages and benefits of 28 million others,” she went on. “The rider is as big as the horse.”Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist. She is the author of Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls’ Guide to Life Continue reading...

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6 d. ago What are the BBC's censorship rules? Gaza documentary breaches guidelines

The BBC has to abide by strict rules to public content, but what are they?

Politics

6 d. ago Ofcom to investigate BBC over Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary

The BBC's Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary has been found to have breached the corporation's editorial guidelines on accuracy, Ofcom has said as it announced an investigation

Events

6 d. ago Ofcom to investigate after Gaza documentary breached BBC editorial guidelines

The regulator said it had examined the BBC report into Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone and would be investigating under its broadcasting code.

Events

6 d. ago Tour de France 2025: Simon Yates wins epic stage 10 as Ben Healy takes yellow jersey – live reaction

Updates from the first mountain stage of this year’s raceEmail Amy | Stage-by-stage guideMatt Stephens on TNT Sports spoke to Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) before today’s stage. He asked if he and his team would be the aggressors today, to which Pogačar replied:Like I said we will see. We can decide after a few climbs. We can see if we’re riding strong or not I think we are ready today.I think the whole Tour are talking about today. It’s the national day of France, I think everyone wants to be in the break today. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Heatwaves have caused 10,000 excess deaths in England in past four years, says Miliband – UK politics live

Energy secretary addresses MPs, telling them the UK is getting hotter and wetter with three times the number of days above 30 degreesAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue readin...

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6 d. ago Streeting says BMA ‘shockingly irresponsible’ over tactics for doctors’ strikes – UK politics live

Health secretary welcomes talks with union but says members have been told not to inform trusts if they are going to take actionAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago An LGBT+ guide to Chicago – from visiting the first US ‘gaybourhood’ to dining like a (yas) queen

New York? Never heard of her. Rory Buccheri discovers why Chicago is an unsung pioneer when it comes to LGBT+ history, community and progress

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6 d. ago BBC News executive says it ‘failed’ to ask right questions on Gaza documentary

It comes after a report looking into the documentary Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone found that it breached BBC editorial guidelines on accuracy.

Events

6 d. ago A review finds a BBC Gaza documentary breached editorial guidelines

A BBC documentary about children in Gaza has been criticized for breaching editorial guidelines on accuracy

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6 d. ago Starmer to meet Trump in Scotland this month as demonstrations planned against state visit – UK politics live

PM to meet US president during private visit in July as Stop Trump Coalition announces protest planned for SeptemberAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago I was on New York’s rent board. Zohran Mamdani’s ideas aren’t pie in the sky | Leah Goodridge

The Democratic mayoral candidate has faced controversy over his calls for a rent freeze. But the plan has plenty of precedent During the New York City mayoral primary campaign, Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for a citywide rent freeze became a contentious topic. The Democratic nominee says to achieve a cap on annual rent increases for the city’s 1m rent-stabilized apartments, he would appoint members to the city’s rent guidelines board who support it. Critics decry a rent freeze as a pie-in-the-sky, unrealistic proposal.I served as a rent guidelines board member for nearly four years, appointed by then mayor Bill de Blasio in 2018. And it’s clear this controversy isn’t just about rent freezes – there’s a larger agenda to deregulate rent-stabilized housing, under which rent ceilings prevent landlords from raising the rent too high and tenants must be offered renewal leases (unless the landlord shows legal reason not to). Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC breached accuracy guidelines over Gaza documentary, review finds

However, inquiry into Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone says there were no other breaches, including impartialityA BBC documentary about children in Gaza breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines for accuracy by failing to disclose its child narrator was the son of a Hamas official, an internal review has found.However, the inquiry into the making of Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone found no other breaches of guidelines in its production, including impartiality. It found that no outside interests “inappropriately impacted on the programme”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC broke editorial guidelines after failing to disclose Gaza show narrator was Hamas official's son, report costing £100k finds

An independent review commissioned by the corporation found that Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone breached editorial guideline 3.3.17 on accuracy

Economics

6 d. ago Gaza documentary breached BBC editorial guidelines of accuracy, review finds

Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone was pulled from BBC iPlayer in February.

Politics

6 d. ago BBC breached editorial guidelines on controversial Gaza documentary, corporation says

It failed to disclose that the narrator of the documentary was the son of a Hamas official

Politics

6 d. ago BBC boss apologises after corporation breaches it's own guidelines with Gaza documentary

The BBC breached its editorial guidelines on accuracy by failing to disclose that the narrator of a Gaza documentary was the son of a Hamas official. BBC Director-General Tim Davie has apologised and pledged the corporation would take action to prevent it happening again.

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6 d. ago Athens: what to eat, drink, see and do in the coolest city of the moment

Trendy wine bars and tavernas, cool design hotels and ancient wonders — a break to Athens has it all, says Hayley Spencer

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7 d. ago ‘People here are as strong as concrete’: the stunning architecture of war

A new architectural guidebook was written as a love letter to the Ukrainian city – then Russia started bombing it. How will this home to Tetris-like offices and daring curved cinemas be rebuilt?When the Derzhprom building erupted on to the Kharkiv skyline in the 1920s, it must have seemed like an impossibly futuristic vision. Standing like a gleaming white concrete castle, it curves around the circular plaza of Freedom Square in the city’s centre.Built as the state industry headquarters of what was then the capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, it looks like a three-dimensional game of Tetris, a mighty nest of chunky oblong forms stacked, rotated and interlocked to form a colossal administrative pile. Striding across three city blocks, and towering almost 60m high, it was the tallest office building in Europe for several years, its humungous floor plates connected high up in the air by thrilling sci-fi skybridges. It was far ahead of its time, prefiguring the brawny br...

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7 d. ago Middle classes will bear the brunt of new Rachel Reeves tax raid, Labour minister hints

Yesterday Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander again failed to deny that Labour is looking to hike taxes, but said the Government would be guided by 'fairness'.

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7 d. ago Fathers plan legal action to get smartphones banned in England’s schools

Two fathers tell education secretary they will seek judicial review in bid for statutory ban to safeguard childrenTwo fathers plan to take legal action against the government in an attempt to get smartphones banned in schools in England.Will Orr-Ewing and Pete Montgomery wrote to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, on Friday warning that they would seek a judicial review. They argue that current guidance, which allows headteachers to decide how smartphones are used, is unlawful and unsafe for children. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ski in the Alps in the morning and swim in the Med in the afternoon! Our travel expert's ultimate guide to Slovenia, one of Europe's best

My passion for Slovenia was forged in the context of war, when I wrote about its brief battle in 1991 to break free from Yugoslavia.

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7 d. ago Coach reset helped Swiatek turn ban nightmare into a Wimbledon dream

Iga Swiatek went into 2025 struggling for form, but a new coach, Wim Frissette, has guided her to a sixth slam titleAfter Iga Swiatek’s demolition of Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final on Saturday, the first person she thanked in her victory speech was her coach, Wim Fissette. The Belgian joined Swiatek’s team at the end of last year, just before it was revealed that the Pole had tested positive for a banned drug. She finished a one-month ban in December, having proved that the failed test was the result of a contaminated sleeping pill.The timing was far from ideal and shocked Swiatek, as well as the tennis world. Fissette, one of the sport’s leading coaches who won six grand slam titles with Kim Clijsters, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka, had some ideas he wanted to add to Swiatek’s game but, as often happens, it took time to learn how best to get his message across. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Tour de France 2025: stage nine from Chinon to Châteauroux – live

Updates from stage nine in Centre-Val de LoireEmail Amy | Stage-by-stage guideAs a reminder, here’s how the general classification for the yellow jersey looks:General classification: top 10 after stage eightTadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) 29hrs 48mins 30secsRemco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick-Step) +54secsKévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) +1min 11secsJonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 17secsMathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) +1min 29secsMatteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 34secsOscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL) +2mins 49secsFlorian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +3mins 2secsPrimož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +3mins 6secsMattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) +3mins 43secs Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England v Wales, Netherlands v France buildup – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail JohnHere we are for the Battle of Britain that will decide destinies. The Lionesses were so much improved against the Dutch, and a national sigh of relief was sounded. Wales have been full of the spirit expected in pre-tournament but lost both matches. And there’s another game being played at the same time. The permutations are complicated.France will progress as long as they don’t lose to the Netherlands by three goals or more, or if England lose to Wales.England progress if they match Netherlands’ result against France, as the Lionesses have the better head-to-head record. In order to win the group, they need to beat Wales and for France to lose to the Netherlands though not by more than seven goals)The Netherlands will progress if they beat France by more than three goals, or if England do not beat Wales. They will win the group if they beat France by more than seven goals, or with any win i...

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7 d. ago Chancellor guided by ‘fairness’, senior minister says of calls for wealth tax

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander would not directly rule out tax rises in the next budget as she toured the broadcast studios on Sunday morning.

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8 d. ago How To Make A Billion In Nine Steps by Richard Harpin: Guide to making your first billion

Nick Rennison discovers how Richard Harpin made his billions, and how you could too!

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8 d. ago Top civil servants can now earn up to £174,000 without approval from ministers

Under new Civil Service guidance on 'pay control', only earnings above £174,000 - and bonuses over £25,000 - must be signed off, a hike from £150,000 and £17,500 respectively.

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8 d. ago Tour de France 2025: Milan wins stage eight of Tour de France to keep sprint leader’s jersey – live

Updates from stage eight’s 171km rideEmail Amy | Stage-by-stage guideThird placed on yesterday’s stage, the 22-year-old Oscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL) has caught the attention of Tour pundits as one to watch. The Scot spoke to TNT Sports about yesterday’s result and also his hopes for Monday’s mountain stage:On yesterday’s third place finish:It’s a little bit of a suprise but these kind of stages suit me well. To be behind Pogačar and Vingegaard yesterday gives you a bit of confidence It’s nice to be able to pay the team back.[I’m going to] take it easy and try to recover. [I’m] looking forward to Monday, it should be another one that suits me.Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), 25hr 58min 04secsRemco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), +54secsKévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels), +1min 11secsJonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), +1min 17secsMathieu Van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), +1min 29secsMatteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 34secsOscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL) +2min 49secs...

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8 d. ago A runner’s guide to visiting Boston for the Marathon: Where to stay, what to do and tips to conquer 26.2 miles

The iconic race sees thousands of runners travel from around the world for one of the most unique tests in the sport – having run himself Jack Rathborn reveals how to make the most of your time in the city if you’re taking part

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8 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: England fully fit to face Wales as eyes turn to Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail TomDare mention Alessia Russo was a good pick for player of the match after her three assists against the Netherlands, without an afterword on Lauren James also being superb or highlighting the performances of Jess Carter or Hannah Hampton or any of the others in an all-around strong showing, and you will be accused of being influenced by PRusso.The not-so-witty merging of PR and the player’s name has become an insult online, used to denigrate anyone who suggests that Russo may be quite a good player. Your opinion cannot possibly be right; it’s Russo’s good PR team that has led you to believe that she is good. You have been influenced, you are a sheep, you have been blinded by the shiny Adidas adverts and the magazine cover shoots. Open your eyes, they scream into the online abyss, Russo is an average player, someone else was better, anyone else was better.Suzanne Wrack has written about how th...

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8 d. ago The Costa del Sol gangster pub guide: Executions, punishment shootings

EXCLUSIVE: If you're a gangster on the hunt for cash, concubines and cartel connections, you probably only have one destination in mind: The Costa del Sol.

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8 d. ago The Ultimate Guide To High Tea In London: Twenty Must Try Venues

The Ultimate Guide To High Tea In London: Twenty Must Try Venues  Forbes

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8 d. ago The Costa del Sol gangster pub guide: Where criminals from Liverpool, Glasgow and beyond hang out between drug deals and hitjobs

EXCLUSIVE: If you're a gangster on the hunt for cash, concubines and cartel connections, you probably only have one destination in mind: The Costa del Sol.

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8 d. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain reaction, English eyes on Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail EmilliaEngland have a fully-fit squad of 23 players training here in Zurich under blue skies, in another pre-match boost for the defending champions. The expectation seems to be that Sarina Wiegman will be very likely to name an unchanged starting XI, barring any unwanted twists today. The mood appears relatively relaxed, business-like and confident.“It’s exactly where I want to be. I feel comfortable enough to push for my place as well as getting pushed every day to become a better person and player. So I’m really, really enjoying it. Hopefully we can make our mark and keep going.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Where authors gossip, geek out and let off steam: 15 of the best literary Substacks

More and more writers are publishing newsletters – but which are worth your time? From Margaret Atwood to Hanif Kureishi, George Saunders to Miranda July, here’s our guide to the bestA peculiar aspect of the dawning of the digital age is that it has, in some respects, returned literary life to the 18th century. A hullabaloo of pamphleteers, the effective abolition of copyright – and a return to patronage networks and serial publication. In this context, then, the way in which literary writers are now turning to Substack – a platform that allows authors to send emails to a list of subscribers, and allows those subscribers to interact in comment forums – seems entirely natural.Literary Substacks don’t follow a single pattern. For some, it’s a way of getting new work into the world, whether publishing a novel in serial form or hot-off-the-keyboard short stories; for others, it’s a way of interacting directly with readers (while building a handy marketing list); for still others, it’s a...

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