In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new podcast, The Birth Keepers, explores how a global network promoting unassisted childbirth has shaped women’s decisions around childbirth. One mother’s story stands as a stark warning
Potentially precedent-setting case brought after Jordan Brown hit with capsicum spray outside mining and resources conference in Melbourne in 2019
Stand Up to Cancer kicks off with unexpected Hollywood stars … and the beloved ‘hundys’ from The Celebrity Traitors. Plus: all-out luxury (and the best cheeses) at a Mayfair hotel. Here’s what to watch this evening
Our styling editor shares her favourite looks for getting dressed up to the nines
Milestone reached as journalists including Polly Toynbee and John Crace prepare for fundraising event on Saturday
More trains, faster journeys and better reliability promised – but spectre of great timetable fiasco of 2018 looms large
Home secretary to order special investigation amid fears inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk
Not long ago, artists such as Lil Nas X and Olly Alexander were ruling pop. But success has stalled as acts face industry obstacles and rising homophobia. What now?
Levels during boarding and taxiing were far above those defined as high by the World Health Organization
Sussan Ley offers bipartisan truce to work on reform as attorney general Michelle Rowland refers expenses for independent audit
Prime minister says he has asked expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs
Editorial: A Tommy Robinson-inspired carol service is the latest sign of a burgeoning Christian nationalist movement. The Church of England is right to push back
Low Burnhall wood, Durham: The smell of decay, the screech of jays – nearly 100,000 trees planted in 2008 have really come of age
Private investigator Jonathan Rees denies telling Doreen Lawrence he was involved in bugging her
Hospitals treating record numbers of flu patients but worst is yet to come as medical bosses urge people to get vaccinated
Warwickshire board says maximum 5% tax rise needed for financial viability despite election promise to cut costs
Bridget Phillipson says £3bn scheme focussed on local state schools will ‘transform lives’, after rise in parent appeals
Move comes amid fears that requirement for Freemasons to ‘protect each other’ could lead to corruption