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More public control is only way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs
Exclusive: Prime minister wants to ‘bring back hope’ by tackling cost of living as MPs call for electoral refo…

Police appeal after unidentified woman’s body found in Liverpool park
Body of victim thought to be in her 70s found in bin bag in walled garden area of Stanley Park on Friday Polic…

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up
Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of Hormuz The US an…

The Guardian view on Trump’s immigration crackdown: who will have fewer rights next?
The president’s deportation machine is creating a class of people inside the US who have fewer protections aga…

The Guardian view on regulating big tech: Meta has got off too lightly
New child safety measures are welcome, but the wider risks posed by these platforms remain unaddressed “Hook, …

Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral
The queen of country was interred next to her late husband in an intimate ceremony attended by close family Do…

We need to get better at talking about death and grief
Readers respond to Polly Hudson’s article about the things people said to her (or didn’t) after her mother die…

How to tackle the climate impact of datacentres
Datacentres should generate their own power and control their emissions, writes Richard Lamming , while Michae…

Thriving lichen-loving moth is an exception to the rule
Mark R Shaw says airborne pollutants have caused a massive decline in insect numbers, in response to a Country…

Longing for the season of mellow fruitfulness
Autumn pleasures | Solar gain | Meghan and Harry | Rowing knowledge | Eye test | Bad mood Regarding Emma Brock…

£4,000 for a teddy bear?! How cuddly toys became luxury items
Designs by Louis Vuitton, suits by Savile Row: these are not your run-of-the-mill teddies. But who’s buying th…

‘Superhuman’ AI tool spots heart disease in less than 2 seconds
Technology trained on millions of routine ECGs could fast-track high-risk patients for treatment Doctors have …

Did you solve it? The fin-tastic fish puzzle
The solution to today’s underwater conundrums Earlier today I set you the following puzzles. Here they are aga…

Why are prisons overcrowded? Because no government will stand up to the tabloids
Whatever happens to the early release scheme, Andy Burnham needs to consider the possibility that sentences ar…

Kyiv suffers hours of daytime air raids as Russia deploys new jet-powered drones
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 800 Shahed drones fired into Ukraine in four days in effort to ‘wear down’ coun…

Reading and Leeds festival review – post-GCSE blowout shows how dominant dance music now is
Bramham Park, Leeds Charli xcx and Fontaines DC are spellbinding and there’s an awesome array of genres, but t…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi retires from international football: ‘This hurts me a lot’
Argentina great’s last game was in World Cup final Player’s father Jorge passed away earlier in August Lionel …

Ben Jennings on the end of the UK summer – cartoon
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A job that changed me: Being a theatre usher cracked open my heart to beauty
The performances often gave me goose bumps, but I also got to observe the highs and lows of audience behaviour…

The law won't save us from Meta's 'pervert glasses'. The only solution is mockery
These things are undermining not just our public spaces but the very nature of being human. Let’s shame them o…

Costumed carnival-goers in Notting Hill – in pictures
People hit the streets of west London as Europe’s largest street carnival marks its 60th year, celebrating Car…

100 ultramarathons in 100 days: former rugby pro hit by brain injury nears end of feat
David ‘Jacko’ Jackson has aimed to raise awareness of brain injuries, with fellow runners sharing their storie…

Love Cheats review – one romance scam is so hideous that a woman takes it to parliament
From a man with triple lives to fake family deaths, the lies told by seemingly devoted partners in this series…

Welcome to Ozball, the low-key story of a low-key England summer
Ollie Robinson’s metronomic medium-nip represents the new age – sometimes, you just get the heroes you need Ea…

The Guardian view on the rise of Germany’s AfD: mainstream parties must deliver a bolder response
The far right is close to winning a state election for the first time since the second world war. A different …

The Guardian view on rare earths: it’s common sense to secure essential supply chains
Outsourcing the industry to China cannot continue, but Europe knows it can no longer count on the US for a sol…

The lost art of guilt-free relaxation on Sundays
Readers respond to an article about le dimanche français, the French Sunday, being the secret to happiness Wha…

AI’s worst disasters will arrive unannounced
Dr Simon Nieder on the global efforts needed to curb the threats posed by AI. Plus letters from Dr Anthony Har…

Making the British countryside more accessible and inviting to all
Readers respond to an article by John Harris on the diversity of hikers in the Peak District What a joy to rea…

Why solar bonds are a bright idea
A financial model that could cut the cost of installing solar panels for many homeowners is welcomed by Alexis…

Nicola Jennings on Donald Trump, fossil fuels and climate disaster – cartoon
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As a therapist, here’s why I sometimes advise couples to end their marriage
Care and attention, the fundamentals to keep relationships alive, are absent from many marriages that survive …

Nurture not nature? How young women can learn to better wield economic power
Project in Zambia shows how teaching young women to negotiate better can have a long-term impact on their pros…

Big business has shown small firms what to do – and what not to do – with AI
Small business owners have watched large companies fumble – and sometimes succeed – with AI, and then use what…

Why is 'vegan' suddenly being used as a slur?
US republicans are tarnishing their plant-eating opponents at every opportunity. Yet vegans are perfectly suit…

Chelsea v Brighton, Leeds v Brentford, Sunderland v Fulham: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 2pm (BST) kick-offs Live scoreboard | Mail John and follow us on BlueSky Mark …

Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts
Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope begins million-mile journey from F…

ProCook outdoor pizza oven review: a budget-friendly model that brings the pizzeria home
This no-frills pizza oven gets the basics right and is more than good enough for most people • The best pizza …

Durham finish off Gloucestershire; Essex v Surrey, and more: county cricket, day four – live
Updates from the final day of this Championship round Day three roundup | Sign up for The Spin | Mail Tanya In…

Tadej Pogacar shares picture from hospital after Vuelta-ending crash
Slovene awaiting surgery on collarbone after fall Race continues with stage nine facing summit finish Tadej Po…