Politics
Syria's Assad Family: New Podcast Exposes Post-War Power and Business
A new Guardian podcast investigates the Assad family's enduring grip on Syria after the civil war. Discover how they control business and politics. Listen now.
Culture
Adelaide Festival Apologises to Palestinian-Australian Writer After Cancellation Row
The Adelaide Festival board issues a public apology to writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and invites her to 2027 Writers' Week after a free speech controversy. Read the full story.
Sports
Amateur Wins £1m at Australian Open's One-Point Slam, Stunning Pros
An amateur tennis player has won a staggering £1 million prize by defeating professionals in a single-point challenge at the Australian Open. Read the incredible story of this sporting upset.
Business
Sadiq Khan Warns AI Could Cause Mass Unemployment in London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could trigger mass unemployment without urgent action. He announces free AI skills training and a new taskforce to safeguard the capital's economy.
Health
Environment
Transport
Forest and Bolt to skip TfL's e-scooter trial
Key micromobility firms are avoiding Transport for London's e-scooter scheme, citing heavy regulation and low demand. Discover why the trial faces a two-horse race. Read more.
Highway 1 Reopens After Years of Landslide Closure
California's iconic coastal Highway 1 has reopened through Big Sur after a years-long, $82.6m repair project following major landslides. The vital route is a lifeline for tourism.
Bull shot dead on Selby railway after causing havoc
Armed police humanely dispatched a bull on a live railway near Selby after it escaped, causing major disruption. Read the full story and reaction.
West London council praised for road maintenance amid cuts
Despite financial pressures, Hillingdon Council is one of only 15 in England rated 'good' for road conditions. Discover how AI and innovation are fixing potholes and keeping traffic flowing.
New Thames Embankment Opens in Central London
A 1.5-acre public space, the Bazalgette Embankment, has opened on the Thames north bank, finally connecting Westminster to the Tower of London. Explore the new walkways, art, and green space.