I did it. I actually saw a Cetti’s warbler
Walthamstow Wetlands, London: They’re professional skulkers, loud but highly elusive. And yet there one is, out of the reeds, to be remembered for ever
‘A feedback loop with no brake’: how an AI doomsday report shook US markets
Shares in Uber, Mastercard and American Express fall on back of apocalypse scenario posted on Substack
Epstein claims cast shadow over legacy of Northern Ireland peacemakers Clinton and Mitchell
Former US president’s part in ending the Troubles threatened by fallout from Epstein scandal, which has tainted his former envoy, George Mitchell
Humans – not Mimmo the dolphin – need managing in Venice lagoon, say scientists
Researchers say solitary bottlenose has adapted well to city waters, but tighter controls on boat traffic and human behaviour are needed
I suddenly went blind 2,000 miles from home – alone, penniless and confused
In 1990, Gary Williamson was 18, backpacking in Europe, when his vision began to fail. It was the start of a perilous journey
Four years ago, the world expected Ukraine to be crushed, but it has stood firm. So what now for Putin?
A quick landgrab has distorted into a complex geopolitical conflict – and even Trump’s fulminations can’t seem to make Ukrainians give in, says Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations
Bird Grove review – George Eliot’s true story embellished in a tender drama
Elizabeth Dulau is terrific in Alexi Kaye Campbell’s new play as the young woman set to become a daring pioneer in fiction and real life
Two men arrested in relation to alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian
Human remains suspected of being those of Baghsarian were found on Tuesday morning near a golf club in Pitt Town, on Sydney’s northwest fringe
Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland’s progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies
Why can’t we agree on what’s true any more?
The long read: It’s not about foreign trolls, filter bubbles or fake news. Technology encourages us to believe we can all have first-hand access to the ‘real’ facts – and now we can’t stop fighting about it
‘Strong rebound’ for UK housing market with 6% more homes for sale than a year ago
Zoopla says it is on target for highest number of new listings on its site in any February in a decade
No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead
You don’t need to spend four hours on an ‘everything shower’ for an elevated experience. Try these effortless additions – all $150 and under
Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran as Trump uses State of the Union to threaten nuclear programme
Secretary of state makes rare briefing to so-called ‘gang of eight’ as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003
Democrats hold counter-events during Trump’s State of the Union address: ‘These are not normal times’
Lawmakers gather on National Mall as politicians and celebrities including Robert De Niro and Mark Ruffalo gather at National Press Club
The five best induction cookware sets in the US, tested (and seared, sauteed and simmered in)
From Caraway to Our Place and Staub, here are our picks for the best induction-compatible cookware
Rise of the ‘daycap’: is this the end of late-night drinking?
Forget nightcaps – an afternoon tipple is the new way to squeeze socialising into your evening, while still getting to bed on time. A great idea or a recipe for disaster?
Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign
Texas Democrat removed for holding ‘Black people aren’t apes’ sign as colleagues stay seated while Republicans cheer