Books Judith Kerr, beloved author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, dies aged 95The GuardianJudith Kerr, the author and illustrator whose debut picture book The Tiger Who Came to Tea introduced generations of pre-school children to the joyful chaos of uncontrolled appetites, has died at the of
Morrissey World's oldest record store bans Morrissey sales over far-right supportThe GuardianSpillers Records, the world’s oldest record shop, has banned Morrissey albums from sale. The shop in Cardiff made the decision due to Morrissey’s support for the far-right political party For Britain,
Talking Horses: 'incredibly sad' Mike Grech explains decision to sell upThe Guardian - Chris CookMike Grech says he may not be able to face attending a Doncaster sales ring today to witness the dispersal of the string of jumps horses he built up with his friend and co-owner, Stuart Parkin. “It’s to
Books Share your tributes and memories of Judith KerrThe GuardianJudith Kerr, the author behind some of the best loved children’s books such as the series with Mog the cat, has died at the age of 95. Over a 50-year career she published more than 30 further books, immortalising
Northampton Rejuvenated Northampton face mission improbable in Premiership play-offsThe GuardianDavid Young was reflecting on Wasps’ fitful season after their victory against Harlequins last Saturday. It was his side’s fifth victory at home in 16 matches in all competitions this season and they eighth
Malaria Argentina and Algeria stamp out malaria in 'historic achievement'The Guardian - Rebecca RatcliffeImprovements in detection, diagnosis and treatment hailed by World Health Organization as ‘a model for other countries’ Algeria and Argentina have been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization,
Bayern Munich Lothar Matthäus: ‘With Putin I talked football, judo and Brexit'The GuardianIt is hard to define Lothar Matthäus. A box-to-box midfielder or a libero? Germany’s most-capped player but perhaps still a little unloved? Exceptional in the air but only 5ft 9in tall. A Bayern Munich
Iain Duncan Smith Duncan Smith calls for May's cabinet to quit if Brexit bill publishedThe Guardian - Matthew WeaverThe former Conservative party leader Iain Duncan Smith has stepped up the pressure on Theresa May by urging her cabinet to resign en masse if the revised EU withdrawal bill is published on Friday. Downing
Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision: UK's dire points haul of 16 revised down to 11The GuardianThe UK’s last-place finish in the Eurovision Song Contest was a national humiliation – but it turns out the result was even worse than previously thought. Michael Rice’s song Bigger Than Us performed in
Opinion (UK) Austria’s crisis is a lesson for Europe: far-right parties are unfit to governThe Guardian - Julia EbnerIt is hard to shock the population of a country where racism and corruption have become so normalised that they are considered business as usual. Yet, the latest revelations of Austria’s “Ibiza scandal”
Investing Alton Towers owner Merlin urged by US investor to go privateThe Guardian - Mark SweneyA US activist investor has called on Merlin Entertainments, the owner of attractions including Madame Tussauds, Legoland and Alton Towers, to seek a buyer to take it private, arguing it has underperformed
Polling What's happening where you are on polling day?The Guardian - Guardian readersThe UK didn’t expect to vote in the 2019 European elections yet here we are. This is the place to share your stories from wherever you are on polling day in words, pictures or video. Show us what’s been
Environment Humans causing shrinking of nature as larger animals die offThe Guardian - Damian Carrington Environment editorHumanity’s ongoing destruction of wildlife will lead to a shrinking of nature, with the average body size of animals falling by a quarter, a study predicts. The researchers estimate that more than 1,000
Luxury Lifestyle Truffle chips, truffle pizza, truffle popcorn … how a luxury item became ubiquitousThe Guardian - Clare FinneyThe ‘food of the gods’ is now within everyone’s reach. But is there less to the new snacks than meets the eye? It is the smell that hits you first: a heady slap of petroleum, garlic, funghi and warm earth
Sports Konrad De La Fuente: the US winger making waves at Barcelona's academyThe GuardianWhen Miami-born Konrad De La Fuente moved with his family to Barcelona at the age of 11, he already had a natural ability that suggested he had found an ideal new home. At La Masia, the infamous Barcelona
Books Common People review – a valuable anthology of working-class writersThe GuardianThis important collection brings together 34 working-class writers “in celebration, not apology”. There are essays, memoirs, stories and poetry, and most come from the heart. Louise Doughty tells of her
Personality Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan review – an introvert's yearThe GuardianAre authors more likely to be introverts than the rest of the population? Recent publishing history suggests so. Joe Moran put his finger on it in Shrinking Violets, concluding: “Shyness turns you into
Daniel Craig Daniel Craig to have surgery on ankle injured while filming Bond 25The Guardian - Andrew PulverDaniel Craig requires surgery on an ankle he injured during the filming of the new James Bond film, putting him out of action for at least two weeks. The official James Bond social media account announced
Botswana Botswana lifts ban on hunting elephantsThe Guardian - Agence France-Presse in GaboroneBotswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting, saying the population has increased and farmers’ livelihoods are being affected, in a move set to trigger outrage from conservationists. President Ian a
Boats Marlin jumps into boat, seriously injuring two men off NSW north coastThe Guardian - Australian Associated PressA large marlin weighing up to 100kg jumped into a small boat off the New South Wales coast, seriously injuring two brothers, with one of them suffering a fracture when his arm was sliced open. The marlin
Dreams becomes reality: the game that can make an artist out of anyoneThe Guardian - Dan HettDigital artist Dan Hett explores the Dreamiverse, a galaxy of games, music, art and ideas created by players in a limitless virtual art studio As a digital artist and experimental games designer, I was
Media Industry Sky's David Speers set to take over as ABC Insiders hostThe Guardian - Amanda MeadeSky News political editor David Speers will be the new host of the ABC’s Sunday morning political program Insiders, Guardian Australia understands. ABC sources have said Sky’s highest-paid presenter will
Taliban American who fought for Taliban to be freed early from US prisonGuardian US - ReutersJohn Walker Lindh, the American captured in 2001 fighting for the Taliban, is to be released early from federal prison despite some US politicians expressing concerns he may still be a security risk. photographed
Sleep Why Can’t We Sleep? by Darian Leader review – understanding our sleepless mindsThe Guardian - Josh CohenThe complaint has become all too familiar: the phones by our bed are Trojan horses, brimming with enemy soldiers (demands, anxieties, distractions) laying siege to our sleep. The risk of a culture with
Tennis How did Canada become a tennis superpower? It's complicatedThe Guardian - Stephanie Myles in ParisThe country’s rising young stars – Denis Shapovalov, Bianca Andreescu and Félix Auger-Aliassime – can’t win a match without being asked how a winter-sport nation with a sparse, spread-out population of
Football transfer rumours: Jack Clarke in, Trippier out at Tottenham?The Guardian - Barry GlendenningCaptain. Leader. Legend. Next Middlesbrough manager? John Terry could be off to the Riverside Stadium, says Talksport, which reports that the former Chelsea stalwart has held talks with a view to becoming
Play buttonNiki Lauda Niki Lauda at Monaco, epic play-offs and a miraculous relay comebackThe Guardian - Guardian sport1) Niki Lauda died this week aged 70. The three-time F1 world champion survived a near-fatal accident and was a boss behind the wheel as well as a ferocious competitor. Here are some of his most iconic
Andrea Leadsom Andrea Leadsom's defection reflects how toxic May has becomeThe Guardian - Katy BallsA minister resigning from Theresa May’s government rarely makes the front pages these days – since the 2017 election, the prime minister had lost 41 government ministers. However, there was a sense of
Opinion (UK) We recognise racism in football. Why do we refuse to see it in the workplace?The Guardian - Nels AbbeyYou could be forgiven for thinking Britain is “racism-free” beyond our football terraces. Our national sport grabs almost all the headlines when it comes to reporting on discrimination. Though the racist
News Broadcasters in legal bind over reporting on Tory crisis during electionThe Guardian - Jim Waterson Media editorAttempts by Conservative MPs to remove Theresa May from office during the European elections are causing problems for British broadcasters, which are struggling to work out what developments they are allowed
