Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
Business · A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
The datacentre arms race hits pause in south-east Asia
Technology · Power and water constraints are pressuring what seemed like a juggernaut of growth for the region just months ago In early 2026, Thailand’s datacentre industry was on a roll. The country’s board of in
Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
Business · The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Health · Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
World · Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
Russo on target again as double fires under-pressure Arsenal to vital WSL win at Liverpool
Sports · If a good striker can always get their team out of a hole, Alessia Russo is doing her best to drag Arsenal out of a deep chasm of uncertainty. Her two goals gave the under‑pressure Arsenal head coach
The next global pandemic could be brewing on a mink farm in Utah – and little is being done to stop it
Science · Mink farms are the perfect petri dishes for deadly flu strains to emerge. Yet officials appear to be protecting business interests over human lives Could this be ground zero? Could it be the spot wher
Man Utd score twice in stoppage time to share points in eight-goal thriller
Sports · Manchester United twice come back from two goals down to earn a point against Aston Villa in an eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford, although they will go into the international break in the Premier L
What does the UK interest rate rise mean for homeowners and savers?
Markets · First rate rise for more than three years leaves millions facing rise in mortgage payments Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% Business live – latest updates The Bank of England has hiked inte
Pineapple on pizza is an insult to our great Italian cuisine – and here’s why we secretly love it
Opinion · Of course an Italian chef would rather be sacked than make this. Defending our food against such blasphemy makes us feel like better people Luca Cesari is a food historian and author of The History of
FAA announces first US digital air traffic control towers in Florida and Alaska
Technology · Systems provide 360-degree view of airport operations, but concerns have been raised about the technology The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that the first digital air traffic con
The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on?
Science · An ‘audit’ of the Bureau of Meteorology main dataset for measuring climate change claims it contains ‘widespread errors’. It doesn’t stack up Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up
Cop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?
Climate · Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absent As the planet faces unprecedented human-caused global heating, heads of government are meeti
Barcelona and Madrid have very different ideas on tackling Spain’s housing crisis. Which will succeed?
Opinion · While the country’s capital is loosening regulations, the Catalan city is strengthening social housing. Their outcomes will affect all our futures In Spain, two cities face the same crisis, but are re
‘Outrageous and racist’: premier responds to NSW One Nation candidate’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’
World · Chris Minns and human rights commissioner lambast comments made by Stuart Bonds, who leads party’s NSW upper house ticket Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wal
Britain’s schools are failing its young people – and 1m Neets are paying the price
Opinion · Obsessed with exams, devoid of vocational training: there is a total mismatch between schools and life beyond their gates Blame the schools. Alan Milburn’s report on Neets , published in May, was one
‘They have schedules to follow’: how fast ferries can threaten endangered whales in the Mediterranean
Climate · A Guardian investigation has found that despite a recommendation to slow down, leading shipping companies continue to travel above advised speeds in a key habitat for cetaceans Marine biologist Alice
Can AI really save you money on your heating bill? I spent two years testing to find out
Technology · Samuel Gibbs doubted he could cut costs and still keep warm by putting tech in control. The results surprised him Can smart thermostats and AI reduce your heating bills? Every manufacturer claims the
The Guardian view on the AI backlash: American voters want a say in their future
Markets · Tech stocks have lost trillions while voters have rejected the industry’s political champions. The billionaire-led boom is facing a democratic reckoning This week’s midterms showed that the political
‘I expect to move forward’: Carrick denies risk of Manchester United sack
Sports · ‘Is there?’ manager retorts when told of talk over position Bizarre 4-4 draw with Villa leaves United in bottom three A tetchy Michael Carrick dismissed a suggestion he could resign as head coach for
Standing in the way of slop bowls: the woman blocking food delivery robots
Technology · Semi-retired professor Carolyn Marvin became a local celebrity facing down Philadelphia’s growing robot delivery army: ‘It’s my first amendment right to protest’ “One of you needs to be on the lookout
How the story of ‘the girl of 100 portraits’ inspired two books
Culture · Luc Corlouër made ‘deal’ with Prix Goncourt winner Philippe Jaenada over his research into model Louise Cansot, murdered in Paris in 1949 For almost eight decades the artists’ model Louise Cansot, the
Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit
World · Pontiff tells Argentina’s president the economy must benefit all on second stop of 12-day Latin America tour Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stinging critique of Argentine president Javier Milei’s harsh
Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war
Science · In a war driven by drones and battlefield sensors, access to space is essential. After Starlink speed restrictions and Russian Oreshnik missile strikes, Kyiv is racing to develop its own space capabil
‘Life is like a heartbeat. It’s up and down, up and down’: Michelle Yeoh on casting cliches, marriage at 60 and playing a robot in Blade Runner 2099
Culture · Ballet dancer, action hero, Bond girl ... The actor won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once but she’s been through some challenges on the way Before agreeing to appear in Blade Runner 2099,
What’s the point? Ten years after the Paris treaty, are climate talks getting anywhere?
Climate · Its key temperature goal has been missed but experts say the agreement is still proving a vital moral compass for progress It was a curious way of conducting negotiations. Ahead of the 2025 climate su
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Politics · Twelve midwife-led maternity units have closed in England since 2019 with six closing since Labour came to power in 2024 NHS officials are shutting growing numbers of birth centres in a “shocking” den
ECB forecasting losses of up to £50m in 2027 despite visit of Australia for the Ashes
Sports · Concern among counties due to reliance on ECB funding Optimism that eventual figure could be reduced to £35m The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is forecasting losses of tens of millions of poun
‘I just got AI emails rejecting my application – or no reply at all’: this is the soul-crushing reality of being a Neet
Politics · Alan Milburn describes them as a ‘lost generation’. Those I spoke to just want to know what they have to do to finally get a job – and a chance in life Callum Atkinson is 23 years old, and lives in th
Falkirk add goals and grit to McGlynn's guile on rapid rise
Sports · Falkirk continue to excel under the canny guidance of John McGlynn as a run of five successive victories takes them up to third in the Scottish Premiership.
How African philosophies inspired a new approach to staging film festivals in Manchester
World · See My World, an event highlighting the pan-African thought via film, poetry and dance, builds on momentum sparked by local activists and creatives African philosophies including exploring how lessons
Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
Markets · Bank’s decision goes contrary to analysis from Office for Budget Responsibility that predicts lower inflation and little impetus for wage growth Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% Business li
Can AI really predict cancer survival better than a doctor? I have my doubts
Science · Take a selfie to see how healthy you are: the idea is enticing and this new research is promising. But so many factors have been ignored The idea that a single selfie could predict how long someone wi
‘No tech, no texts, just childhood’: author Liz Pichon on the secrets behind her multi-million selling Tom Gates series
Culture · As her long-running children’s book series turns 15, Liz Pichon talks about overcoming dyslexia to become a bestselling author If you ever find yourself in an airport newsagent, it might be worth peer
Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis
Markets · Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event Banana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate
Vienna has been declared a renters’ utopia – here's why
Opinion · Social housing makes up almost half of the city’s 1m homes. The system isn’t perfect, but it gets a lot of things right When it comes to best-practice examples in the housing debate, Vienna is a commo
Could Zurich’s housing cooperatives be the solution to the rest of Europe’s housing crisis?
Opinion · One in every five citizens in the city has bought a share in the company that built and owns their apartment block • Peter Apps is a contributing editor at Inside Housing Children zoom down a tunnel s
Man accused of HungryPanda delivery rider’s stabbing murder yells and exposes himself in Melbourne court
World · Roberto Urbano, 51, appears in court via video link after death of 47-year-old Feng Jianming in the CBD on Friday night Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A food delivery rid
Nvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligence
World · CEO reportedly had close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing Nvidia said on Sunday it “is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Business · Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.