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Is Ulrich Siegmund the most dangerous man in Germany?
Ulrich Siegmund, the charismatic young leader of the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt, has been labelled Germany’s m…
Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics live
PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without …
Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures
Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’…
Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth
James Dyson says ‘complete dental system’ will also include toothpaste and mouth rinse that each cost £8.50 It…
After a reckoning and the toppling, what is replacing Britain’s symbols of empire?
In this month’s newsletter: communities are reshaping how empire is remembered in public life. Plus, holding r…
Meet the magical creatures inspired by shamanism, folklore … and an old Ikea bag
From ceramic goblin feet to furry disembodied legs, Korean-Chinese artist Woo Jin Joo is using London junk to …
‘Not just Hollywood crap’: Mike Leigh on the East End communist who brought world cinema to the UK
A new season at the BFI celebrates Contemporary Films and its founder Charles Cooper, who bet on Britain takin…
Jess Cartner-Morley’s September style essentials: slipper-soft shoes, miracle hair mist and a worth-the-wait cardigan
Got that new term feeling? Embrace the September reset with tailored blazers, hints of cashmere and a surprisi…
High winds during El Niño could be deadly for England’s stressed trees, say experts
Head of tree collections at Kew ‘very worried about this autumn’ as hot, dry summer has caused brittleness Hig…
Autistic boy who took replica knife to school has exclusion quashed by high court
Boy’s mother says she hopes case will help others, as judge says exclusion should be ‘a tool of last resort’ T…
Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still can
The Argentine’s career with Argentina was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an…
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, could not escape death. But his fascist ideas and ideology live on
When I testified against Mladić at his trial in The Hague, I saw the unrepentant face of a mass murderer. That…
Iain Stirling looks back: ‘I was worried about doing the Love Island voiceover, but it opened doors I thought would close’
The comedian on being a weird emo teen, the audition he didn’t show up for and why he was jealous of Rob Becke…
Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite jail terms ‘a step towards healing’
Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdue Campaigners have h…
‘Without us, no wheel would turn’: the unsung heroes keeping England’s transport moving
On shift, but out of sight – from ‘that person with the table tennis bats’ on the airport tarmac to remote sig…
Hospitality boom and $100 chicken nuggets: how the US Open became obscenely expensive
Record crowds, premium seats and an unchecked resale market are transforming the self-styled people’s slam – a…
‘Who would dare take on Elizabeth Jane Howard’s fans?’ Louisa Young on reviving the Cazalet Chronicles
The author’s new trilogy continues her aunt’s beloved family saga. What would happen next to the sprawling cas…
Emiliano Martínez finally gets his Villa exit with £7.5m move to Chelsea
Argentinian set to displace Sánchez as Blues’ No 1 ‘Coming to Chelsea was an easy decision to make’ Chelsea ha…
Filip Hrgovic stuns Britain’s Moses Itauma to claim IBF world heavyweight title
21-year-old Itauma stopped after ninth-round rally 34-year-old Hrgovic is first Croat to win such a title Mose…
Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 9: Liverpool
Liverpool will hope Germany striker Vivien Endemann and Japanese youngster Mao Itamura can help get them off t…
Novak Djokovic feels ‘as best as I can be’ before tilt at 25th grand slam title in New York
Serb hopes to take advantage of wide-open men’s draw Elena Rybakina has eyes on No 1 world ranking Novak Djoko…
Nepal-Tibet floods: death toll rises to 626 and number missing climbs to nearly 3,000 – latest updates
Rescue workers and military personnel have been working around the clock since Wednesday’s disaster ‘The flood…
‘In walked this big bundle of energy’: the day Dolly Parton came to Rotherham
Country star came to South Yorkshire town in 2007 for UK launch of the Imagination Library, her book donation …
Flipping marvellous: Yotam Ottolenghi on the joy of simple breakfasts – plus six exclusive recipes
Weekend mornings are for family – and whoever happens to be over. Forget fussing and focus on just one big lov…
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
Soaring demand for services has led to tenfold increase in spending in a year in some areas, says NHS Alliance…
‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands
From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their disco…
England v Pakistan: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Updates from day two at Lord’s; play starts 11am Day one report | Sign up for the Spin | mail Tim Morning ever…
Help! I have disappeared down a rabbithole of horrible mobile gaming adverts
Led by the nose from game to terrible game by increasingly disturbing and terrible adverts, I feel like I’m in…
Dolly Parton brought divided Americans together. What can we learn from her?
The singer had a serendipitous mixture of humor, humility and humanity. We could all stand to channel it a bit…
From skipping ropes to Swiss balls: personal trainers on the best home gym kit
Exercise mats that don’t slip, easy-grip kettlebells and floor sliders … fitness experts share their best buys…
How Katseye became the world’s biggest girl group – while falling apart
Their raucous pop music has made Katseye the biggest girl band in two decades. Can they weather toxic fandom, …
Aston Villa’s squad is crumbling while Spurs splash out. Are the financial rules fair?
Winning the Europa League and finishing fourth did not inoculate Villa and Spurs were not hampered by a season…
‘I’m not even an actor – I was just grieving!’: rising star Lara Ricote on the real heartache behind her new breakup comedy
The Mexican-American comedian had just split from her boyfriend when she filmed Break Clause, about an ex-coup…
Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is p…
Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewa…
‘One with the dust’: how I survived Burning Man when everything went wrong
I was thrilled to finally experience the Nevada festival. But I underestimated how hardcore it was – and the l…
AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women Doctor…
Robert Carlyle: ‘When we did The Full Monty strip, the reaction from the crowd was terrifying’
The actor on which star he’d devour first on a lifeboat, why he prefers pigeons to dogs and how Trainspotting …
The best mattress for side sleepers – and how to choose one, according to doctors and osteopaths
Do you need a soft mattress if you sleep on your side, or are firm models better for your back? And what about…
Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield’s new film suddenly added Robin Hood?
Paul Greengrass drama The Uprising was supposed to be a historical epic about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – b…