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

Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games

By Eduardo Baptista, Qiaoyi Li

Tiangong Ultra’s time faster than 9.58-second human world record

Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games – Clone

By Eduardo Baptista, Qiaoyi Li

Tiangong Ultra’s time faster than 9.58-second human world record

‘We got attacked’: Canada to retaliate after Trump imposes 50% tariffs

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Mark Carney says country will match US levies ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade talks collapse between the two neighbours

The unlikely vineyard inside a London railway station

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Local residents have turned disused space by a busy railway station into a local vineyard.

Quench your thirst! 20 perfect spritzes and shandies to try now – from kumquat to portergaff

By Rachel Dixon

Whether you love a traditional spritz or tend towards a wilder libation, this August there are bubbly and sophisticated drinks to suit every taste This summer, UK web searches for “Hugo spritz”, an elderflower-flavoured aperitif, overtook searches for “Aperol spritz” for the first time. As the spritz craze shows no sign of slowing down, pub chains are taking wild liberties, calling anything fizzy and served in a larg

‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers

By Jane Clinton and Rosie Peters-McDonald

Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues On top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages, Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry about – long queues and waiting times caused by the bloc’s new border checks. The EU digital entry and exit system (EES), which requires non-EU citizens to register

London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?

By Fiona Harvey Environment editor

Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them Ten years ago, Alastair Harper was an advocate for young people’s health sitting in a stuffy meeting room in London planning an air pollution campaign. “My phone started buzzing,” he said. “I took the call, and then told the room I needed to leave immediately. “I

UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations

By Simon Goodley

Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life Ministers have commissioned a pair of in-depth reports into how franchising businesses are policed in the UK, as the government considers introducing new laws after high-profile allegations about conduct in the sector. The action follows a Guardian investigation last December, which revealed claims that Adr

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First Bus bans under-16s in Stoke-on-Trent travelling alone after 6pm after disorder

By Donna Ferguson

Company says decision comes after spate of antisocial behaviour since free travel scheme was introduced For some, it is a quotidian nuisance that inevitably occurs when you are in the vicinity of teenagers. For others, it is an expression of modern-day lawlessness among young people. Whatever view you take, antisocial behaviour on public transport has become a hot debate – and with the introduction of free bus travel

Ted Lasso actor Aisling Sharkey: ‘I’m a culchie in my core’

By John O'Connor

The Irish actor on her breakout role on the hit Apple TV series, being an older sister and ‘living the dream’

Walk marks 30 years since Fiona Pender's disappearance

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A memorial walk in Tullamore has marked 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, as gardaí continue investigating her suspected murder.

Walk to mark 30 years since Fiona Pender's disappearance

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A memorial walk will mark 30 years since Fiona Pender disappeared, as gardaí continue investigating her suspected murder.

Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium

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Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked mirth online by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in Munich, Germany.

Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool

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Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.

'I used an app to help me retrieve my stolen car'

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Jacinta Bathalda says she was horrified to see her car get stolen but was determined to get it back.

Woman wears fancy dress every day for a year

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Lisa Hughes, 52, has worn more than 200 different costumes this year to raise money for charity.

Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam

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Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

'Let young people lead the way on anti-social behaviour'

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Teenagers say they should be at the forefront of finding solutions to youth-related crime.

The mum preparing to be part of British baseball history

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Betheliza Dela Paz is part of the Great Britain team making its Women’s Baseball World Cup debut.

'I'm a lawyer by day, female dhol drummer by night'

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Sandi Kaur is part of the Birmingham-based group Eternal Taal who have performed at major events.

How a seaside town realised it needed public loos

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Eastbourne Borough Council did not install the first public toilets for ladies until 1900.

Unsolved mystery of the body in the railway tunnel

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No suspect was ever charged in connection with Mary Money's death on 24 September 1905.

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The fruit crossing continents and cultures

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The golden-fleshed fruit sees a boom in summer sales and a roadside phenomenon appear.

Iran dismisses threat of new US sanctions as desperation

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Iran has dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as desperate, saying the measures will fail to defeat Tehran.

Man completes 2,800 mile scoot across Australia

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Bob Brown from Saltash has ridden a non-electric scooter from Perth to Sydney.