‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters
People tell of feeling alienated in own city, disruption to daily life including healthcare, and frustration with politicians
The best podcasts of 2026 so far
Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best listens from the last six months
SpaceX to list on US stock market at $1.77tn valuation in largest ever debut
IPO for Elon Musk’s company comes in what is predicted to be a banner year for public offerings of AI companies
The Long Drop review – Denise Mina’s whisky-soaked tale of triple murder is horribly gripping
The novel is adapted with equal parts wit and horror to capture the depravity of a notorious crime in Glasgow
After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfolios
‘Takes standard burger cheese to the next level’: what to bring to a barbecue
Whether it’s fancy sauces or lesser-known cuts, skip the obvious with these creative garden party gifts (and not a pasta salad in sight)
The Guardian view on the analogue resurgence: the shock of the old
Editorial: Long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are finding new life as consumers seek a digital detox
Do you want to know when you will die? I really don’t
A new test can tell you exactly how well you’re ageing. But too much knowledge about your mortality can be bad for your health, says science writer Helen Pilcher
‘I only want justice’: bereaved families seek closure one year on from Air India crash
Relatives of those killed on flight AI171 are still struggling to obtain answers about what happened
Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips
From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel
UK’s defence plan is underfunded and outdated, says Al Carns after resignation
Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership
Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones
Location scans from the globally popular augmented reality game have helped train AI to recognise and interpret physical spaces
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones