2 h. ago The Guide #204: The local dystopian TV shows captivating global audiences

In this week’s newsletter: A new wave of post-apocalyptic dramas are serving up disaster tales shaped by the cultures they come from, and the results are fascinatingI’m scandalously late to The Eternaut (El Eternauta), the Argentinian dystopian thriller that was released way back in April on Netflix. I inhaled all six episodes of the show’s first season only a few weeks ago, after a glowing review on the podcast The Watch (which was also fairly late to it, making me feel a little better about my own finger-off-the-pulseness). Anyway, it’s absolutely terrific, an end-of-the-world chiller that is vividly, realistically rooted in the socio-politics of the country in which it is set. This despite a premise that sees Buenos Aires beset by an unseasonal flurry of what turns out to be killer snow.That specificity, as anyone familiar with The Eternaut will know, is mixed into the story’s foundations. The show is based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s 1957 comic strip of the same name, which pr...

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3 h. ago New skills needed for driving theory test and when exam will change

The new questions will be rolling out from early 2026, with official guides and learning material already updated

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3 h. ago British tourist caught stealing stones from holiday hotspot faces huge fine

The 51-year-old, from Scotland, was reported to Italian authorities after a guide spotted him "picking up pieces of Pompeii pavement" during an evening tour

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6 h. ago Bob Simpson, former Australia cricket captain and coach, dies aged 89

Simpson played 62 Tests across more than two decades after debut in 1957Australia’s first full-time coach helped guide team’s reemergence in 1980sFormer Australia cricket captain and coach, Bob Simpson, has died in Sydney aged 89.Robert Baddeley Simpson was an influential figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades as a player, captain and coach, and also made his mark on the game as a law-maker, referee and commentator. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Meta faces backlash over AI policy that lets bots have ‘sensual’ conversations with children

US senator Josh Hawley opened investigation into the tech giant, which said it had removed the policy guidelinesA backlash is brewing against Meta over what it permits its AI chatbots to say.An internal Meta policy document, seen by Reuters, showed the social media giant’s guidelines for its chatbots allowed the AI to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual”, generate false medical information, and assist users in arguing that Black people are “dumber than white people”. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Cut back on these two things to meet blood pressure guidelines

High blood pressure can lead to a life-threatening heart attack or stroke

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16 h. ago Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s London: Where Does the Sabor Chef Eat?

Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s London: Where Does the Sabor Chef Eat?  MICHELIN Guide

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19 h. ago Shoplifting should be known as 'shop theft' to avoid trivialising the crime, ministers agree as offending soars by a fifth in one year

In a letter to ministers, peers warned the 'outdated' word was 'trivialising the severity of the offence' and called for it to be phased out in legislation and guidance.

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19 h. ago Manchester Pride 2025: a quick guide to the best events and how to get tickets

What’s On in Manchester Pride and how to take part

Sport

19 h. ago Anchorage, Alaska city guide: What to do and where to stay in America’s last frontier

Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments available in 12 different breweries

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20 h. ago AEW Forbidden Door 2025: Current matches announced, ticket availability and can you watch it on TV in the UK?

Some of the best the world of professional wrestling has to offer converge on London once again for AEW’s third outing in the capital.

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21 h. ago Fringe in full colour: Let your favourite colour guide your festival picks

With nearly 4,000 shows to choose from at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, deciding where to begin can be overwhelming. Do you search online? Trust the flyerer on the Mile? Or maybe you let your favourite colour make the call.

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21 h. ago Heading to Dublin for the Oasis weekender? The best places to eat, drink and stay

Grab a pint at Toner’s, get the Bad Sisters experience in Howth and sing along to Irish folk at O’Donoghues. Maddy Mussen has your guide to spending a weekend in Ireland’s largest city

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21 h. ago Top 10 money tips for graduates and school leavers starting work

Handy guide for people having to manage their own money for the first time.

Economics

22 h. ago Anchorage, Alaska city guide: What to do and where to stay in the capital of America’s last frontier

Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments available in 12 different breweries

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25 h. ago Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Bramham Park by car, bus and train

Save the dramas of travelling to Bramham Park this year with our guide to getting to Leeds Festival!

Transport

27 h. ago Singer Ciara's London guide: dates at Annabel’s, shops at Dover Street Market and loves China Tang dumplings

The singer shares her favourite spots in the capital

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27 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, August 15, 2025

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28 h. ago ‘What about our lives?’: emotions run high in frontline Ukrainian city over ceding land to Russia

Trump’s talk of ‘land swaps’ as a simple transaction belies grim reality of what it would mean for people in Zaporizhzhia The city of Zaporizhzhia, an industrial hub in south-east Ukraine, is as good a place as any to grasp the stakes of freezing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine along its current frontlines, or of implementing a “land swap for peace” deal as envisioned by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.Since Russian troops began rolling into Ukraine in February 2022, Zaporizhzhia, with its broad avenues and Stalin-era apartment blocks, has been a 30-minute drive from the frontline. It has been under near-constant attack from missiles and drones. On Sunday, a Russian guided air bomb hit a bus station, wounding 24 people – just another day of suffering in a city that has known many of them. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Marine experts issue worrying update about playful dolphin that joined family for swim in Dorset

A video showed the playful mammal dancing across the water in a vertical position asking for belly rubs and guiding people across the water with its beak.

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35 h. ago Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities

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39 h. ago London heatwave etiquette : How to avoid being the social pariah of your local park

We’re already hot and bothered right now, so here’s how not to be a dick at the park. Charlie Gowans-Eglinton has your guide

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42 h. ago Wednesday part two trailer sees Gwendoline Christie return as spirit guide

The Netflix show, directed by Tim Burton, has been a hit for the streaming company.

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42 h. ago Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks

It's summer, the time for cold, creamy, brain-freezing frozen drinks

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43 h. ago Scots mum who spent four months homeless 'regains spark' as city tour guide

"These streets are massively familiar to me, and yet I felt like a stranger. I felt like no-one could see me, no-one could hear me."

Society

44 h. ago 'Dutch Reach' warning as drivers do not know Highway Code rule

The Highway Code serves as a comprehensive guide containing rules and advice for everyone using Britain's roads and it is important to keep up to date with the latest changes

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45 h. ago The London beauty hot list: Our health director's favourite salons, spas and skincare specialists

Rose Beer rounds up London’s best insider beauty addresses, from the cult and the luxe to the indie and the A-list approved

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46 h. ago Motherwell & Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson visits CentrePoint Community Hub Garden in Gowkthrapple

She was welcomed by Richard Bolton and Lauren McFayden for a guided tour of the flourishing outdoor space.

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47 h. ago The enormity of the attacks on Ukraine is impossible to grasp. Let me show you the horror of a single day | Oleksandr Mykhed

The rumble, the explosions and the deaths: they are so frequent that they seem normal. It’s a fight to protect our homes, our cities and the psycheDay 1,254 of the invasion; 31 July 2025, Kyiv, 4.30am. The air-raid alarm started again just a moment ago. I wake up from the roar and rumble of rockets. It’s a sound that makes you want to flee in primeval terror.Time slows down. I roll over on the bed, embrace my girlfriend Dasha, make another half-turn and we drop down softly to the floor. I am not thinking or reflecting, I’m guided by instinct – move away from the windows, position our silhouettes as low as possible. I cover Dasha with my body. All she has time to ask for is: “The doggie? Where’s the dog?” From under the bed, we can hear the rustling of our old chihuahua’s paws.Oleksandr Mykhed is the author of The Language of War and a member of PEN Ukraine. Translated by Maryna Gibson Continue reading...

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48 h. ago It's time to delete Tinder: Here's the real reason why dating apps are dead

Something has shifted on the dating apps, says Allegra Handelsman

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48 h. ago It's time to delete Tinder and Hinge: Here's the real reason why dating apps are dead

Something has shifted on the dating apps, says Allegra Handelsman

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51 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, August 14, 2025

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

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51 h. ago How to make a classic Battenberg cake with almond, jam and marzipan

This retro teatime favourite is easier to bake than it looks. Food writer Jane Dunn shares her step-by-step guide to mastering the iconic pink-and-yellow sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan

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62 h. ago Policing must strike a balance between transparency and justice

Editorial: No democratic society should concede the principle of the right to a fair trial, one uncontaminated by misreporting that might influence a jury. But new guidance that permits police to share a suspect’s ethnicity and nationality with the public will enable the force to defend itself against often baseless allegations of ‘two-tier’ policing

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64 h. ago Former national watersports centre in Ayrshire to go under the hammer

The National Watersports Centre on Cumbrae is set to be sold at auction with a guide price of £275,000 five years after it closed.

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64 h. ago No selfies, no Speedos — and don't hog the fan: A guide to gym etiquette in a heatwave

Although we can’t control the big stuff — like the fact the world is burning — we can control how we behave in the gym. Helen Down has your guide

Politics

67 h. ago easyJet issues important guidance on passports for all UK passengers

easyJet has issued a warning to passengers over guidance people need to follow

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68 h. ago France urges drivers to stay off the road during ‘hottest hours of the day’

The guidance comes as thousands of UK motorists are in the country for summer holidays.

Transport

69 h. ago New suspect ethnicity guidance ‘may not stop spread of disinformation’, policing minister admits

Police have been encouraged to share the nationality and ethnicity of suspects if there is a ‘policing reason to do’, but not immigration status

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2 d. ago Policing minister admits disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance

Disinformation could still spread regarding suspects arrested under new guidance for police, the policing minister has said.

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2 d. ago Richard Madeley blasted for 'disgracefully ignorant and rude' treatment of Good Morning Britain co

In a discussion on new police guidance aimed at curbing online misinformation, Marverine Cole was repeatedly interrupted by Richard as she spoke about racial stereotyping.

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3 d. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects under interim guidance

The change is hoped to combat misinformation spread on social media

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3 d. ago Disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance says minister

Police forces have been told to share suspects' ethnicity and nationality with the public

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3 d. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects after cover up claims

The interim guidance by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing comes after mounting pressure on police over the details they make public.

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3 d. ago New guidance for UK police on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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3 d. ago UK police should consider revealing ethnicity of suspects, says new guidance

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago A guide to Taylor Swift's most elaborate album announcements

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

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3 d. ago PSG evolution offers Tottenham chance to reignite forgotten reputation in Super Cup

Thomas Frank guides Spurs in Udine with a chance to claim a trophy in his first match in charge against the European champions PSG

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3 d. ago How to keep your baby safe in the heatwave, according to an expert

Here’s a guide to keeping your baby safe during the hot weather

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3 d. ago Met Office issues urgent '30 and 4' alert for everyone living in UK to follow

The Met Office is encouraging people to follow the guidelines as temperatures are set to soar to 34C

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3 d. ago An expert guide to looking after your lawn and garden during a heatwave

Keeping your outside space healthy in the heat is hard

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4 d. ago Oasis fans attending Dublin Croke Park shows issued strict warning

Gig-goers heading to see Oasis play at Croke Park are being urged to follow the guidance

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4 d. ago As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances Ryan

The narrative that they are a threat to women and girls has no basis in fact, but bad actors peddle it, and ministers encourage themAs anti-migrant demonstrations continued in Canary Wharf in London at the weekend, one group stood out: women dressed in Barbie pink. Holding cardboard signs drawn in bright felt-tip pen (“save our kids”), the “pink protest” marched under the banner of protecting women and girls.The crowd may have looked a novel sight, but it points to a rationale that is increasingly gaining ground this summer: asylum seekers are a danger to British women and girls.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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4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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

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4 d. ago Thousands more prostate cancer patients could avoid overtreatment if NICE updated guidelines, charity says

Closely monitoring the disease with regular blood tests and scans can be the best option for those whose cancer is slow-growing and unlikely to endanger their life.

Science

4 d. ago Thousands of men with prostate cancer facing unnecessary overtreatment, experts warn

Experts suggest ‘outdated guidelines’ around prostate cancer have created a ‘wild west’ of what is implemented in the NHS

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4 d. ago ‘Outdated guidance’ sees thousands at risk of prostate cancer ‘overtreatment’

Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, charity Prostate Cancer UK said.

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4 d. ago Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break

Outgoing USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung is looking forward to a break

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4 d. ago Leeds Festival 2025: your guide to this year’s festival including travel, set times and banned items

What time should you arrive to Bramham Park in 2025 and what are your travel options this year?

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4 d. ago State Pensioners told income should cover cost of one 'valuable' item

The Pensions UK retirement living standards aim to help people use their current lifestyle and cost of living as a guide for what they might need in the future

Economics

4 d. ago Woke council tells staff to call parents 'caregivers' instead of 'mum and dad' in its new inclusivity guide to 'recognise diverse family formation'

The guide, obtained by The Sun, also tells workers to stop using the words 'young', 'old' or 'mature' to describe people, in a clampdown on ageism.

Society

5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents asked to provide home for aspiring guide dogs

The charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer fosterers who can provide a loving home to a trainee guide dog for a set period time.

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5 d. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

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5 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, August 11, 2025

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

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5 d. ago Charity urges parents to question nurseries on ‘important safe sleep guidance’ as part of Gigi’s campaign

Jenny Ward, Chief Executive of The Lullaby Trust, has spoken about the importance of safe sleep guidance in nurseries

Culture

5 d. ago Campaigners criticise UK plans to reveal suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Yvette Cooper wants guidance to change after row over claims police ‘covered up’ status of two men on charges relating to an alleged rapeAnti-racism campaigners have criticised proposals to allow police to reveal the ethnicity and migration status of suspects, after a row triggered by claims police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection to the alleged rape of a child.The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, this week told the BBC she hoped the Law Commission would “accelerate” a review of contempt of court and that “guidance needs to change” about information released when a trial is pending. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Emma Raducanu opens up on new coach Francis Roig's VERY blunt methods after winning first match since hiring Rafael Nadal's old mentor

The British No 1 swept past Olga Danilovic 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, her first match under the guidance of Roig, who spent 17 years working with Rafael Nadal.

Sport

5 d. ago A family guide to Muscat: What to eat, see and where to stay in Oman's ancient capital

Deep canyons, endless dunes, turtle beaches, and wadis that feel like private oases. This is the Middle East at its most authentic, and most family-friendly, says Samantha Simmonds

Politics

6 d. ago Parks in London: The capital’s most glorious green spaces, from Hyde Park to Clapham Common

The capital is teeming with beautiful outdoors spaces

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6 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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6 d. ago Britain's motorway services ranked from best to worst: our definitive guide takes in layout, location and amenities to produce the ULTIMATE guide

The lottery of calling into motorway service stations is part of any summer road trip.

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6 d. ago William H Webster, former director of FBI and CIA, dies aged 101

Appointed by Carter to head FBI in 1978, Webster helped improve the image of an agency tarnished by scandalWilliam H Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced on Friday. He was 101.Webster led the FBI from 1978 to 1987 and the CIA from 1987 to 1991, the only person to guide the nation’s top law-enforcement agency and its primary intelligence-gathering organization. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Inmates will get less porridge and other favourites after prison menu overhaul

New guidance published as part of the Prisons Policy Framework says catering teams should avoid cooking the same dish more than once a month – so there’ll likely be less gruel on offer

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6 d. ago ‘The ocean is spitting our rubbish back’: Italy’s museum of plastic pollution

Faded items dating back to 1950s have been found on Italian beaches, underscoring plastic’s problematic longevityEnzo Suma, a naturalist guide, has always picked up rubbish during his walks along Carovigno beach, a stretch of coastline lapped by clear blue waters close to his home in Salento, an area of Puglia in the heel of Italy’s boot.During one walk, Suma, 44, spotted a washed-up bottle of Ambre Solaire sunscreen. He was about to throw it away when he noticed something unusual: the price printed on the bottle was in lire, meaning it must have been produced before the euro replaced the lira in Italy. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How you can land a £25,000 payout from the NHS if your dentist misses tooth decay or botches surgery. Our must

Civil servant Saira Malik had been attending the same NHS dental practice for nearly a decade and believed her teeth were in safe hands - until a catastrophic mistake almost ended her life.

Economics

6 d. ago Ditte Reffstrup's guide to Copenhagen: How to do Denmark's capital like a local

The fashion set descended on Copenhagen this week. If you’re inspired to follow suit, Ganni’s impossibly cool designer has your guide...

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7 d. ago The Guide #203: Has Hollywood rediscover ed the joy of the 90

In this week’s newsletter: Once notorious for testing audience endurance, modern blockbusters seem to be trimming the fat , from superhero sagas t o comedic classicsWalking out of a 6.30pm showing of The Naked Gun a couple of weeks ago I was greeted by an unfamiliar sight: daylight. Had I gone to see the film in the upper reaches of the northern hemisphere, where daylight is near-permanent in the summer months? No I was in Leicester Square – a different kind of barren wasteland than the Arctic tundra – and there was another reason for the brightness: The Naked Gun was only 1hr 25m long.Very few modern films – aside from those of the child-friendly variety – clock in at less than 90 minutes, but even so The Naked Gun doesn’t feel a total outlier. In fact, of the last three blockbusters I’ve seen at the cinema, only one – Superman – went beyond the two hour mark, and only by 10 minutes. The other, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, was 1hr 54m, relatively svelte for a 21st-century super...

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7 d. ago Nwaneri signs new Arsenal deal, Premier League ends Rainbow Laces campaign: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TahaWe’re over an hour into the blog and are yet to provide an Alexander Isak update. Inevitably, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked about the Newcastle striker in his morning press conference but channeled his Tim de Leede and played it back to the bowler.“As you know, from me and I think every manager works like this, you never talk about players that are not yours,” said Slot. “I can talk about Hugo [Ekitike], who we have signed and who has done really well until now. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago World's most powerful warship arrives in Europe as US flexes muscles over global tensions

The USS Gerald R Ford CVN 78 is the world's largest aircraft carrier and has docked in Marseille, France, alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S Churchill DDG 81

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7 d. ago Villa sign Guessand, Taylor in at Liverpool, Championship kicks off: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DavidWe’re over an hour into the blog and are yet to provide an Alexander Isak update. Inevitably, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked about the Newcastle striker in his morning press conference but channeled his Tim de Leede and played it back to the bowler.“As you know, from me and I think every manager works like this, you never talk about players that are not yours,” said Slot. “I can talk about Hugo [Ekitike], who we have signed and who has done really well until now. Continue reading...

Sport

7 d. ago Canary Islands issues rare red alert as UK tourists warned of extreme conditions

Residents and tourists are urged to follow guidance from the Ministry of Health

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7 d. ago Equalities watchdog 'will snub demands to water down ban on trans people using women's toilets and changing rooms'

Schools, leisure centres, hospitals and cinemas will be told to bar transgender women from single-sex spaces under new guidance due to be revealed this month.

Politics

7 d. ago Ellen DeGeneres, JD Vance... and Beyoncé? How the Cotswolds became an A

First Taylor Swift, now JD Vance. Celebrities love the Cotswolds right now. So what is all the fuss about? Maddy Mussen taps up insider Plum Sykes for her little black book of super-glam hangouts

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7 d. ago Aston Villa sign Guessand in £30m deal, Championship kicks off: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DavidWe’re over an hour into the blog and are yet to provide an Alexander Isak update. Inevitably, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked about the Newcastle striker in his morning press conference but channeled his Tim de Leede and played it back to the bowler.“As you know, from me and I think every manager works like this, you never talk about players that are not yours,” said Slot. “I can talk about Hugo [Ekitike], who we have signed and who has done really well until now. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Oasis in Edinburgh: Here's how to get into Murrayfield and which turnstile you should use

Whether you are sitting or standing, here is your guide to getting into Murrayfield for Oasis’ Edinburgh concerts.

Politics

7 d. ago Guide Dogs fundraisers thank Lanarkshire shoppers for support

Volunteers from the Hamilton group raised £1500 with a stall and collection at Tesco in Carluke.

Economics

7 d. ago Manchester United continue shopping with Sesko, Championship kicks off: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DavidThis is a bit of a strange one. Barcelona have stripped Marc-André ter Stegen of the captaincy after a feud escalated between the Germany goalkeeper and the club over his injury status. Barca begin their La Liga title defence on 16 August at Mallorca.So what of Crystal Palace? The alphabet dictates that they’re No 8 in our list of Premier League pre-season team previews. We’ll drip feed these throughout the day but let’s mix up the order given that Palace are in action against Liverpool on Sunday. Ed Aarons runs the rule over the Eagles, noting that uncertainty over which European competition they’ll play in and a lack of summer recruitment has made for a less-than-ideal backdrop to the new season. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘It’s not just football with blood’: Fear FA 98 is the Silent Hill meets Fifa 98 mashup we never knew we needed

A barmy merging of genres where you can play with balls made from decapitated heads – here’s a release that could promote an indie developer to the premier leagueSometimes it’s the weirdest combinations that go best together: bacon and ice-cream, pilchards and custard, erm Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary. But surely no one has thought of putting Silent Hill and Fifa 98 together before now.Billed as “the world’s first online survival horror football game,” Fear FA 98 (pronounced Fear-fa, like Fifa) has you pulling out knives, rusty scissors and syringes, summoning demons and using decapitated heads as the ball, in moves that make the likes of Diego “handball” Maradona and Luis “bitey” Suárez look like angelic stalwarts of the Fifa fair play guide. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Manchester United continue shopping with Cesko, Championship kicks off: football news – live

All the latest transfer and team news before the weekendChampionship guide | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DavidLiverpool boss Arne Slot is currently chatting away amiably in his pre-FA Community Shield press conference. “A good challenge for us to start the season,” says Slot. He also lists Liverpool’s attacking options, stressing that Jeremie Frimpong can act as a right winger (and stand in for Mo Salah) as well as a right full-back and that Florian Wirtz could operate as a left-winger at times. More from Slot later. Notably, he doesn’t mention Darwin Núñez as part of Liverpool’s frontline and that’s because the Uruguayan is moving to Al-Hilal for £46.3m plus add-ons.Here, Andy Hunter looks at the striker’s hit-and-miss spell at Anfield. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Buffalo that killed big game hunter as he stalked it was shot dead a split

Multi-millionaire Asher Watkins, 59, was closing in on his quarry in South Africa with a high-powered rifle as a tracker stealthily guided him in for a kill shot.

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8 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, August 8, 2025

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8 d. ago Tommy Hilfiger's guide to London: Savile Row, Scott’s and Portobello Road

The designer loves the Tate, suit shopping and trawling for vintage treasure in the capital...

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8 d. ago Northern beer brewer hails 'tremendous honour' as two Manchester pubs named amongst best in the country

They both featured in The Telegraph's guide to the 500 Best Pubs in England

Politics

8 d. ago Church fire 'deliberate' as Kirk Moderator visits remains amid police probe

"Following this awful fire, so much will be on hold, time will be needed to grieve, to re-think, to re-imagine, to seek God's guidance."

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8 d. ago ‘Ubuntu’ Spirit Guides New Black Network at Northeastern London

‘Ubuntu’ Spirit Guides New Black Network at Northeastern London  Northeastern Global News

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8 d. ago How to buy second hand furniture online: your foolproof guide to scoring vintage homewares

Looking for a second-hand gem online but not sure where to start? Here’s your guide to getting the best of the vintage furnishings sites

Events

8 d. ago ‘The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed’: Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales

Inspired by the ‘enchanted, sapphic feeling’ of the coast and with bat sounds for drums, this Wales-obsessed band sound like no one else. They explain how queerness, neurodivergence and anti-colonialism guide what they do‘It’s often dealing with quite elemental things,” says the vocalist Gwretsien Ferch Lisbeth of Tristwch y Fenywod’s music. “The sense of being in an ancient landscape; or the enchanted, sapphic feeling of being by the ocean. Our music addresses things that are simple and foundational, but very powerful.”Released last August – and now being performed live by the band across the summer festival circuit – the trio’s self-titled debut album is a lush, cathartic mix of gothic instrumentation and eldritch melody, like a lost Cocteau Twins masterpiece recorded in a cave in Eryri, stirring intense feelings even in those who can’t understand its Welsh lyrics. There’s a political dimension too. “The oppression of the Welsh language over the past 200 years was so aggressive,” ...

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8 d. ago Your beginner’s guide to choosing a wig if you're experiencing hair loss

August is Hair Loss Awareness month, so we're sharing expert advice on how to pick the right wig if you're going through chemotherapy or suffering from alopecia

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8 d. ago Forget Devon and Cornwall — why North Yorkshire is summer's ultimate staycation

Wild moors, a charming coastline and stylish new stays — North Yorkshire’s having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen. Here’s your guide to the best spots to visit on a weekend escape

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