76 m. ago Omaze winner and Clarkson's Farm fan scoops £5m Cotswolds home next door to Jeremy

Anthony Martin, 25, was staying in a hostel before he scooped the keys to a 17th century, five-bedroom property - complete with period features, a heated outdoor pool and sweeping countryside views

Economics

1 hour ago Six water companies BANNED from paying out millions in bonuses to bosses for failing to tackle sewage and pollution

The measure targets firms that have either fallen short on pollution and customer service metrics, failed to demonstrate financial resilience, or have been convicted of environmental offences.

Economics

2 h. ago 'Killer' dad's former army squadmate reveals how they were 'betrayed' amid manhunt over daughters' murders

A former soldier who served with triple murder suspect Travis Decker has shared how his fellow squadmates feel 'betrayed' by the accusations that he killed his three young daughters.

Events

2 h. ago ‘It’s goodbye to French fishermen’: Macron under pressure as crucial UN ocean summit opens

As delegates prepare for the global gathering, the president is caught between opposing sides in a row over bottom trawling in France’s marine protected areasOn his trawler in Saint-Malo, one of France’s most important ports for scallops and crabs, Laurent Mevel is fixing his nets. “We really want to protect the seas,” says the 60-year-old fisher. “But we’ve got crews, we’ve got employees.“If you don’t fish any more, the fish will come from Ireland, from Scotland. Now the fish you buy from shops comes by plane. And costs less.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Week in wildlife: an elephant goes shopping and a tiger gets a pedicure

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Trump travel ban comes as little surprise amid barrage of draconian restrictions

President had cued up ban in January order and, despite exemptions, policy will separate families and harm people fleeing crisesDonald Trump’s first travel ban in 2017 had an immediate, explosive impact – spawning chaos at airports nationwide.This time around, the panic and chaos was already widespread by the time the president signed his proclamation Wednesday to fully or partially restrict foreign nationals from 19 countries from entering the United States. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Rutherglen Glencairn will cope with top flight test, says boss

Joe Pryce's side have been promoted to the West of Scotland Premier Division and he insists they can make an impact

Politics

4 h. ago 'Sinners' puts 'truth on screen' for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

The blockbuster horror film “Sinners” features the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in a short, but impactful scene

Events

5 h. ago Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel’s longline

Activists on Rainbow Warrior in waters north of New Zealand claim Spanish vessel hauled in and killed three mako sharks in 30 minutesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEndangered sharks are being killed at alarming levels in the Pacific and industrial fishing is putting marine biodiversity at increasing risk, Greenpeace has claimed, after its activists disrupted a Spanish vessel operating north of New Zealand.The campaign group said activists on the Rainbow Warrior this week observed a longline fishing operation by the Playa Zahara in the South Fiji Basin. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Republican senators question cost of Army’s parade spectacle set for Trump’s birthday

The parade is estimated to cost between $25 million and $40 million.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Unsung’ pioneering actress and director Esme Church honoured with blue plaque

The recognition will be unveiled in Bradford, where she founded and ran the Northern Theatre School.

Politics

9 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 1 – live buildup

Oklahoma City host Indiana in NBA finals openerNBA finals 2025 predictions: can Indiana shock OKC?Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look at our predictions for the NBA finals:Thunder in five. They’ve been utterly dominant all season. That’s mostly been the case for the playoffs too, allowing for some Jokić magic in the second round. The Pacers have been a ton of fun to watch, have impressive depth and a rising star in Haliburton. But the Thunder are deeper, more talented and have the best player in the series – that’s a recipe for a gentleman’s sweep. Ryan Baldi Continue reading...

Sport

10 h. ago Water firm fat cats will be stripped of unfair bonuses if they pollute our rivers

Government gets tough and says companies will not be permitted to pay bonuses to water bosses that oversee poor environmental and customer outcomes

Politics

11 h. ago US soldier gets 23 years for killing his pregnant wife with a machete and dumping her in the trash

A Hawaii-based U.S. Army soldier has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing his wife and her unborn child last summer

Events

12 h. ago 'People are choking with dust' Calls for action on 'slow Aberfan disaster'

Concerns have been raised by residents living near Craig-yr-Hesg Pontypridd that quarry blasts are impacting their health

Events

14 h. ago Status Quo is over as Francis Rossi admits they can't keep up with Rolling Stones

Status Quo had 60 UK chart hits - more than any other band - including Caroline, In The Army Now, and Rocking All Over The World with which they opened Live Aid in 1985

Politics

15 h. ago Mapped: Canada’s wildfires are impacting air quality in these US communities

Dangerous wildfire smoke has tinged skies over major cities, including New York and Chicago

Events

15 h. ago The impact of Trump’s travel ban on 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games in US

The travel ban imposed on 12 countries thin

Politics

16 h. ago Army private who carried out ‘harrowing’ rape of stranger jailed for nine years

Video released by police captured the moment John Harvey, 25, was arrested while hiding in a toilet cubicle at Shrewsbury railway station.

Events

17 h. ago Rapid snowmelt and Trump cuts compound wildfire fears in US west

Region is experiencing an unusually warm spring, raising concerns of fierce wildfire season amid limited resourcesUnusually warm springtime temperatures have contributed to rapid reductions in snowpacks across the western US that rival the fastest rates on record, increasing concerns around wildfire season.The rapid snowmelt, in addition to reduced staffing and budget constraints initiated by the Trump administration, has set the stage for a particularly dangerous season across the west, according to an analysis of publicly available data by the Guardian and interviews with experts in the region. Continue reading...

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