A record of what was published, when, and how it changed.

The Airport Chaplain review – thoroughly bingeable TV about ‘Batman in a hi-vis vest’

By Luke Buckmaster

This moreish show about a do-gooder keen to save the day stars Hugo Weaving and The Pitt’s Shabana Azeez … and it’s pressure-packed from the get-go Hugo Weaving plays the eponymous airport chaplain in this pacy and moreish eight-part series, which was co-created by Elise McCredie and Jude Troy, and directed with jittery flair by Bonnie Moir and Tig Terera. In case you were wondering, yes, that profession really does

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‘The whole world is becoming rightwing and anti-gay’: William Yang on 60 years of capturing LGBTQ+ life

By Oliver Giles

Yang has taken more than 500,000 photographs since he first moved to Sydney in the late 1960s and now devotes most of his time to untangling the past As a young adult, William Yang discovered that his family’s story was actually a murder mystery. His uncle, William Fang Yuen, was killed by an employee on the family’s farm in far north Queensland in 1922, but his mother refused to tell him the full story. In 1990, he

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Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – UK politics live

By Tom Ambrose (now and earlier) and Martin Belam (earlier)

£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homes Ministers are looking at “a range of support” for vulnerable households struggling with rising bills, the energy secretary has said ahead of tomorrow’s Ofgem announcement on the energy cap level. PA Media reports forecasts have indicated that households could see their bills rise by another

Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months after breaching prevention order

By Steven Morris

Philip Jerome, 49, repeatedly tried to contact actor in hope they would begin a relationship, court hears A fan obsessed with Billie Piper has been jailed for 12 months after breaching a stalking prevention order. Philip Jerome, 49, from Winchester, had a sexual interest in the singer and actor, and repeatedly tried to get in touch with her in the hope they would end up in a relationship, a court in Hampshire was tol

Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer reveals return of Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank-playing rudeboy

By Laurence Phelan

Comedian returns in new film, adding a retired US general to a list of pranked celebrities that include Buzz Aldrin and Donald Trump The first full trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? has been released online, revealing some of the escapades and pranks – and their victims – that will appear in the second feature-length comedy starring the academically challenged west Staines rudeboy character created and played by Sacha Bar

Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it | Arwa Mahdawi

By Arwa Mahdawi

Wonder why they’re posting flirty photos and wearing tight T-shirts? It’s a thirst trap strategy in motion Despite being a card-carrying member of the International Order of Confirmed Homosexuals, I have spent quite a lot of time lately thinking about Abdul El-Sayed’s biceps. I mean, have you seen them? The progressive Michigan senate nominee is jacked and he knows it. He almost always wears a tight black T-shirt to

Football Daily | Two goals, some polish and a rebrand: City flip Sávio for quite the profit

By Scott Murray

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! We see Manchester City have managed to flip Savinho for quite the profit. Football Daily had previously assumed this sort of wheeler-dealing was restricted to the Dion-Dublin-adjacent property market, or the Harry-Redknapp-infused used car scene, but it seems we were mistaken. We have no idea how City ended up trousering a £44.2m markup on a player who cost £30.8m t

UK officials prepare for potential Trump talks as Burnham plans New York trip

By Peter Walker and Jessica Elgot

PM known to be keen to attend UN general assembly after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine UK officials are making preparations for a potential meeting between Andy Burnham and Donald Trump after the prime minister said he hoped to attend next month’s UN general assembly in New York. Burnham is known to be particularly keen to attend the annual gathering after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday, when h

The cat that fought Mussolini: how the Wulz photography sisters weaponised the family pet

By Joanna Moorhead

Wanda and Marion Wulz defied the unbridled patriarchy of fascist Italy by shooting dancers, fencers and other famous women – as well as their cat Mucincina ‘In those fascist times,” says Federica Muzzarelli of Italy in the 1920s and 30s, “women were not free. They were regarded as mothers and homemakers. But the Wulz sisters were determined to create their own destiny. They chose photography as a way of being indepen

‘The Trump-Putin relationship is the biggest mystery in international politics’: foreign correspondent Luke Harding answered your questions

By Guardian moderators (now); Luke Harding (earlier)

The Guardian’s Luke Harding discussed Trump, Putin and the state of the war in Ukraine, his expulsion from Russia, his new book Betrayal, and his career as a foreign correspondent Ipswichred asks: Why is Russia considered a wider threat when it cannot even defeat Ukraine? Pressfreedomorbust asks: What do you think is the likelihood of Russia taking military action (drones or troops) against another country such as Po

Gold hits highest level in three months as traders worry about US inflation and bond market jitters – business live

By Julia Kollewe

Spot gold touches almost $4,700 an ounce and Bitcoin tops $80,000 while oil prices fall despite threat of heavy US sanctions on Iran and any country trading with it The US car parts company First Brands Group, which makes things such as spark plugs, wiper blades and motor oil, has gone into liquidation. A US bankruptcy court rejected a complex restructuring plan negotiated between the company, its lenders and unsecur

US Catholic churches see a record number of conversions: ‘It’s a real shift’

By Lynda Lin Grigsby in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

After decades of declining religious affiliation, churches in southern California have seen an increase among gen Z Alicia Martinez pulls on an oversized, chocolate-brown leather jacket – an incongruous choice for the July heat in Los Angeles. Later that day, she plans to see The Odyssey in a frigid theater. But first, there is mass. Martinez, 24, enters Our Savior Parish, the castle-like church beside her workplace,

How I Shop with Millie Mackintosh: ‘It reminds me to get enough sleep!’

By As told to Lily Smith

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The former reality star and author talks family heirlooms, organic veg and splurge-worthy jeans with the Filter • How I Shop with Fred Sirieix Millie Mackintosh rose to fame as part of the original cast of the reality show Made in Chelsea, filming five series before leaving in 2013. She has since established h

‘I love rats but we can’t live with them’: the headache of rising rodent populations around the world

By Isaaq Tomkins

Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities “The rodents have paid for every single bill I’ve ever had – every mortgage, every car payment, every pint of Guinness,” says Dr Robert Corrigan. “It’s been a great ride and I’m still at it.” New York-based Corrigan is one of the most respected voi

England captain Joe Root ‘hacked off’ and ‘disappointed’ at Carse incident

By Simon Burnton

Root says cricketers need to avoid ‘stupid mistakes’ Carse dropped from squad following handcuffs incident Joe Root has spoken of his desire to remodel England’s dressing room into a group that inspires “supporters to look at us and not just revere what we do on the field but off it as well” after the conduct of the nation’s cricketers was once again called into question following the emergence of videos showing Bryd

At least one in four former NFL players in study suffered from degenerative brain disease CTE

By Reuters and Guardian sport

215 of 235 donated brains showed signs of CTE Condition can only be diagnosed after death Symptoms include problems with memory and mood At least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 was found to have had chronic ⁠traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a study released on Tuesday. Out of the 878 former players who died during that time frame, 235 donated their brains for study, research

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Three years after his death, the Met goes after Mohamed Al Fayed. As for his enablers – well, you can’t rush things, can you? | Marina Hyde

By Marina Hyde

The crimes he stands accused of required whole armies of facilitators. Don’t the victims deserve to see them face justice too? How reassuring to learn that police investigating claims of sexual assault against Mohamed Al Fayed have handed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service, a mere three years after the former Harrods owner’s death at the age of 94, and just decades after the first survivors made reports of abuse

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‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

By Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wraps An island in the Venice lagoon boasting a Napoleonic fort and lush gardens is up for sale. Described as an “enchanting oasis of peace and beauty”, Crevan offers a “spectacular view” of Venice’s main island, but is far from its crowds. Continue reading...

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

By Raphael Boyd

A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriageway Five more people have been arrested by detectives investigating a crash that killed seven people, including two police officers. PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat, which had been pursued by police, was driven the wrong way down the A66 near

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Verdi opera rehearsal and a police tribute: photos of the day – Tuesday

By Guardian Staff

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

By Kate Connolly in Berlin

Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hub German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with about 50g (1.8oz) of a suspected military explosiv

We asked our climate reporters to highlight one idea for positive change. We got a chronicle of global transformation

By Bibi van der Zee

There are countless initiatives around the world that can inspire people and spur them into action. Amid the devastation of the climate crisis, our journalists strive to highlight these stories of hope Climate campaign 2026: help us reach 30,000 acts of support The news is very often about the bad things (especially if you’re on the Guardian’s environment desk). Wildfires, floods, tipping points, billionaires making

Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer

By Rajeev Syal

Self-described misogynist and his brother, Tristan, are playing role to generate income from online attention, Miami court filing says Andrew Tate rented supercars and borrowed a yacht to appear “uberwealthy” and generate online engagement, his lawyer has said. Legal representatives for the self-described misogynist social media influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, have claimed the pair deliberately portray them

Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series

By Nadia Khomami

Actor best known as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in show’s second season Kit Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter television series, after the Skins actor left the production because of scheduling conflicts. Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart, the vain and inept defence against the dark arts teacher, in the season based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret

How to use up leftover party wine | Kitchen aide

By Anna Berrill

Sauces, reductions, deglazing: our expert panel has plenty of options for making the most of undrunk vino – whether you’ve got just a capful or a whole carafe to get through What can I do with wine left over from a party? Rob, by email This is a novel concept, perhaps, but the answer essentially comes down to the quantity: “If we’re talking dribbles of red or white, that’s simple,” says Jon Atashroo, head chef/owner