92 m. ago World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer

Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuildingMargot Raggett has spent the past decade raising money for conservation efforts around the world but, right now, she feels nervous about the future. “It does feel like we’ve taken a backward step,” she said.The wildlife photographer has raised £1.2m for the cause in the past 10 years through her Remembering Wildlife series, an annual, not-for-profit picture book featuring images of animals from the world’s top nature photographers. The first edition was published in 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was being drafted but, in the years since, efforts to tackle the climate crisis have been rolled back. Continue reading...

Culture

3 h. ago How Max Verstappen to Mercedes could still be on cards despite double contract deal

Max Verstappen remains in the frame for a Mercedes seat despite George Russell signing a new contract with the Silver Arrows

Economics

3 h. ago AI unveils Bible's 'likely authors' as boffins reveal hidden clues in ancient text

A team of researchers have used AI to investigate the Hebrew Bible and say they've identified some of the likely authors and scribes behind the book they claim they've discovered three distinct writing styles in the first nine books of the Hebrew Bible

Culture

3 h. ago Little Ant and Dec stars unrecognisable with huge muscles and new careers after Saturday Night Takeaway

Saturday Night Takeaway legends Little Ant and Little Dec were the cheeky mini-versions of the original duo.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘We don’t celebrate Black creativity enough’: why the Black British book festival is bigger than ever

Ahead of the BBBF this weekend, authors who’ll be in attendance explain the crisis in publishing of Black writing, and why coming together is the solutionOn Sunday morning, the Barbican’s vast concrete foyer will swap its usual quiet for a buzz of conversation and excitement, and a particular kind of cultural energy: Black British storytelling in all its multiplicity.Now in its fifth year, the Black British book festival (BBBF) has become Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature. What began as a small, intimate gathering has grown into a national institution attracting thousands of attendees and some of the biggest names in publishing. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to sprint pole at United States Grand Prix

Reigning four-time world champion continues resurgence in Austin to increase McLaren fears

Sport

5 h. ago Look for tiny rare detail in two penny coin that could sell for £1,000

Check your change for this special 2p coin which could sell for an eye-watering price if you own a version of it. But just make sure it features a teeny-tiny mistake on the front

Economics

5 h. ago Best smartphones for reading: Top picks for book lovers in 2025

Stuart Pritchard reads between the lines on a selection of smartphones designed with the bibliophile firmly in mind

Politics

5 h. ago ‘A glimpse of genius’: what do unpublished stories found in Harper Lee’s apartment tell us about the To Kill a Mockingbird author?

When she died, the writer left behind a cache of notebooks and manuscripts. Her biographer reveals what they tell us about her unlikely rise to literary stardomWhen To Kill a Mockingbird was published in the summer of 1960, it seemed to have sprung from nowhere, like an Alabamian Athena: a perfectly formed novel from an unknown southern writer without any evident precedent or antecedent. The book somehow managed to be both urgently of its time and instantly timeless, addressing the era’s most turbulent issues, from the civil rights movement to the sexual revolution, while also speaking in the register of the eternal, from the moral awakening of children and the abiding love of families to the frictions between the self and society.But no writer is without influences and aspirations: Harper Lee had, of course, come from somewhere and worked tremendously hard to become someone. It was only because she did not like talking about herself that her origins seemed so mysterious, and i...

Events

6 h. ago Exact two penny coin worth £1,000 but it must feature rare little

This 2p coin could be worth £1,000 if you own a version of it, but it must feature a little-known mistake which makes it highly sought-after to collectors – so do you have it?

Economics

6 h. ago Details of devastating Ryan Giggs phone call emerge for first time

Extracts from a new book tell the story of the Ryan Giggs phone call that changed everything

Politics

8 h. ago This giant dog advent calendar is packed with toys and this money saving hack gets you it for £13

If you're looking for a showstopping dog advent calendar, then Pets at Home's giant version is the one to beat - and it's back for Christmas 2025 and you can get it for £13

Economics

8 h. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for jacket sweet potato with smoked tofu, slaw and crispy chilli mayo | Meera Sodha recipes

Swap in, swap out and, above all, enjoy this punchy, filling and thrifty dishNo-waste cooking comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to mean cooking banana peel. To me, it means finishing a bag of potatoes before they grow eyes, and making the most of that last awkward bit of cabbage. Even finding a cheeky new way with the sauces and condiments already in the fridge. Using ingredients you’ve already got to make a new recipe is, in my opinion, the most “no waste” of them all. So here’s permission from me to make substitutes – herb for herb, veg for veg, or anything you’ve already got – to make this recipe work for you.Join Meera Sodha at a special event celebrating the best of Guardian culture on Wednesday 26 November, hosted by Nish Kumar and alongside writers Stuart Heritage and Tim Dowling, with Georgina Lawton hosting You Be The Judge live. Live in London or via livestream – book tickets here. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago A prophetic 1933 novel has found a surprising second life – it holds lessons for us all | Charlotte Higgins

Sally Carson’s Crooked Cross was written and set during the rise of nazism. It shows both how extremism takes hold, and the moral certainty needed to resist itA few days ago I asked an American acquaintance – as one does these days – where he sees “it”, by which I meant the political situation, heading. He took a breath. “In my opinion, the US is in a very similar position to Germany in 1933-4,” he said. “And we have to ask, could 1936, 1937, 1938 have been avoided? That’s the point we are at. You can try to say fascism couldn’t happen in the US. But I think the jury’s out.”His words seemed especially resonant to me because I had just finished reading a remarkable novel precisely to do with Germany in 1933-4, a book written in the former year and published in the latter. Forgotten for decades, Sally Carson’s Bavaria-set Crooked Cross was republished in April by Persephone Books, which specialises in reviving neglected works. Since then, it has been a surprise hit, a word-of-mouth ja...

Politics

8 h. ago Bombshell Ryan Giggs phone call rocked Welsh football to its core

Former WalesOnline Head of Sport Paul Abbandonato has written a brilliant new book about his 30 years covering the Wales football team. Here, day one of our extracts from In The Dragons’ Den reveals the devastating impact the loss of Giggs and Speed as manager had on Welsh bosses

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8 h. ago US Grand Prix Sprint starting grid as Lando Norris denied and shock star reaches second row

Nico Hulkenberg was one of the stars of Spring Qualifying in Austin on Friday as he made it onto the second row of the grid in his Sauber and Max Verstappen took pole from Lando Norris

Sport

12 h. ago Christmas 2025 delivery slots for Asda, M&S, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have launched

Christmas 2025 is just around the corner, and many supermarkets have already opened their Christmas delivery slots for customers to book in advance

Politics

12 h. ago 'I add 2 ingredients to avocado at lunchtime to make it restaurant

Avocado is one of the most versatile and healthy ingredients, but it can taste pretty bland and boring on its own.

Events

14 h. ago F1 US Grand Prix LIVE: Sprint race start time and schedule in Austin

Follow F1 updates from the Circuit of the Americas, with Verstappen beating Norris and Piastri to top spot

Sport

14 h. ago Max Verstappen lays down first marker with sprint race pole in Austin

The Red Bull driver pipped McLaren’s Lando Norris in the final moments of the qualifying session

Sport