James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.
Public venues offer tea and warm welcome in winter
The annual scheme sees community venues and libraries offer hot drinks and the chance to socialise.
‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
Exclusive: Nonexistent precedent cited in alleged child rape case adds to dozens of AI-related errors plaguing court p…
UK ministers told not to engage formally with Indian mega-zoo after lobbying
Guardian and Mongabay reveal approaches to officials and MPs on behalf of Vantara zoo ahead of UK-chaired Cites meetin…
Peacock found in couple’s Brisbane bathroom leads to creative bid to reunite bird with tattoo artist
Geoff and Delwyn Ballantyne went out for an evening coffee. When they returned they found Hex admiring himself in the …
King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup
Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.
Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of…
‘At my age, I can rant!’ Bernie Taupin on Elton John, hellraising vampires and competing in full-blown rodeos
He is the outstanding lyricist who propelled the Rocket Man to 300m sales. As Taupin releases a wistfully grouchy solo…
UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
MPs granting powerful political lobbyists unfettered access to Australia’s parliament, data reveals
Labor and Coalition members sponsoring resource companies and lobby group representing online gambling giantsGet our b…
Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win
Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal SupremacyWinning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Fl…