2 h. ago ‘Our job is to maximise their losses’: how Ukraine’s forces attempt to claw back against Russian advances

Along Donetsk’s frontline, a small counteroffensive by Ukrainian troops aims to help change perceptions about the war among Kyiv’s western alliesAs Donald Trump prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska in August, Russia launched an offensive in eastern Ukraine. Small groups of soldiers pushed forward near Dobropillia and, meeting little resistance, they advanced 15 to 20 km and seized a chain of villages.It is a small pocket of land, but one that has driven perceptions of the war in the last months. At the time of the Alaska summit, it was seen as proof that Russia had momentum; as Ukraine had taken back territory – albeit in the context of Russian advances elsewhere – it may have contributed to Trump’s dismissive assessment of Moscow’s military as a “paper tiger”. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago ‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op’: Malala Yousafzai on growing up, getting cynical – and how getting high nearly broke her

The global icon of women’s education is ready to tell the full story of her turbulent recent life, from arguing with her parents to being ghosted by the statesmen who were once desperate to be seen with herI am at the shed where Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai smoked her first bong. No, there’s no punchline – it’s not that kind of anecdote. “My life has changed for ever,” Yousafzai says sadly, as we gaze at the semi-derelict structure. “Everything changed for ever, after that [night].”The shed is tucked away at the back of Lady Margaret Hall, away from the prying eyes of Oxford’s college life. You have to know how to find it. Yousafzai leads me through quadrangles and out into a hidden garden. Inside are dusty pint glasses and spiderwebs, and board games with the pieces missing. Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago New forensic techniques could help solve triple murder 30 years ago

Police hope advances in forensic technology could provide a long-awaited breakthrough in the case

Events

10 h. ago Kirsty Gallacher makes first appearance since revealing she is undergoing treatment for ear tumour as she celebrates Global's Make Some Noise Day

The Gold radio presenter, 49, showed off her unique sense of style as she stepped out dressed head to toe in sequins to celebrate Global's Make Some Noise Day on Friday.

Politics

10 h. ago Microplastics can affect the gut in ways that mirror the impact of cancer, research suggests

Findings are some of the first exploring the impact that microplastics have on the human gut microbiome

Science

13 h. ago Deadly rare cancer surges in young people as experts sound alarm due to 'sheer numbers'

Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other, more common, cancers.

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14 h. ago The Guardian view on an AI bubble: capitalism still hasn’t evolved to protect itself | Editorial

Warnings about inflated tech stocks suggest investors never learn and central bankers learn too lateThe message from global regulators this week was blunt: the AI boom is driving stocks to dotcom-bubble highs – and the world is finally listening. With so much cash riding on so few firms, any loss of faith could send shares tumbling and drag down the wider economy. China’s proposed export controls on rare earths add a fresh threat: not just to sentiment, but to advanced chip supply chains themselves. It’s a long way down from such dizzying heights if gravity reasserts itself.Warnings from the past abound in Charles Kindleberger’s history of financial crises, Manias, Panics and Crashes, which begins with tulip mania in 1636. What commonly happens, he wrote, is “that some event changes the economic outlook. New opportunities for profits are seized, and overdone.” Once the mistake is realised, there’s a panicked exit with a crash in the price of “whatever has been the subject of the man...

Politics

15 h. ago Gynaecologist shares the subtle signs of womb cancer, after Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston spoke about her diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has revealed that she underwent a hysterectomy last year, after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis that saw her haemorrhage on stage.

Science

15 h. ago Wrinkles, dryness... even cancer. Why as a beauty editor I'll NEVER have a gel manicure again... and the incredible products that work just as well

From carcinogens to allergies, Lucia Ferrari reveals what chipped away her love of high-gloss nails

Economics

16 h. ago Shocking moment chimpanzee smokes a cigarette after tourists throw one into zoo enclosure

The footage was filmed at Lanzhou Wildlife Park in north-western China, and posted on social media where it quickly caused outrage among animal lovers.

Events

17 h. ago All fluffed up: why modern balls are causing frustration and injury in tennis

Daniil Medvedev is one of a growing number of leading players who say that the balls have become unpredictable and are affecting their gameIt did not take Daniil Medvedev long to realise he was in serious trouble at the French Open. As he tried to find a way past Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the first round, Medvedev simply did not feel comfortable on the ball.With his prospects of advancing in one of the biggest tournaments in the world dwindling, the 29-year-old settled on a drastic solution. Medvedev requested completely different strings when he sent his rackets for restringing mid-match, switching from a hybrid of natural gut and polyester strings to a full polyester setup. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago All fluffed up: why modern balls are sparking injury worries and frustration in tennis

Daniil Medvedev is one of a growing number of leading players who say that the balls have become unpredictable and are affecting their gameIt did not take Daniil Medvedev long to realise he was in serious trouble at the French Open. As he tried to find a way past Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the first round, the Russian simply did not feel comfortable striking the ball.With his prospects of advancing in one of the biggest tournaments in the world dwindling, the 29-year-old settled on a drastic solution. Medvedev requested completely different strings when he sent his rackets to be restrung mid-match, switching from a hybrid of natural gut and polyester strings to a full polyester setup. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Why giving up smoking may still help those with advanced cancer

Scientists said stopping smoking can prolong survival ‘more than some chemotherapies’

Science

18 h. ago Decorated pilot dies from cancer caused by inhaling plane fumes

The father-of-two, a former Royal Navy Commander, was just 55

Events

19 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston breaks silence on secret cancer battle after haemorrhaging on stage

This year's Strictly contestant Alex Kingston has spoken out about her secret cancer battle for the first time

Events

19 h. ago Strictly's Alex Kingston, 62, reveals secret womb cancer battle that left her 'haemorrhaging' on stage

The former ER star, 62, was diagnosed with the disease in 2024 and subsequently underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy and she has now spoken about her crisis.

Events

20 h. ago Scots mum's celebrates being cancer free on beach after routine screening 'saved her life'

Jackie Wilson, 56, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year after an unsuspecting lump was discovered deep in her chest.

Politics

20 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston shares secret cancer diagnosis after haemorrhage

Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Kingston has spoken out about her secret cancer battle.

Science

20 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star reveals secret cancer battle after 'haemorrhaging' on stage

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 star Alex Kingston said she initially brushed off her symptoms before a major wake-up call prompted her to seek medical help

Events

20 h. ago Flight forced to make emergency landing after airplane cabin fills up with SMOKE

The CRJ-900 Cityjet flight on behalf of SAS Scandinavian Airlines left Milan, Italy, at 3.31 local time on October 6.

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