UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show
Where tourists seldom tread, part 21: two northern powerhouses on the rise once more
Preston and St Helens were heartbeats of the industrial age, but their power faded. In the last of our series, we discover how their legacy is finally being celebrated
‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children
Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity
British girl, 15, stranded in Rome for six weeks due to new passport rules
The dual national, who missed six weeks of school, is latest of several children affected by recent Home Office policy
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was nearly sucked out of his seat when Boeing 737-800’s window blew out on flight from Greece
Sweeney Todd review – Sondheim’s demon barber is still a cut above
With tremendous singing from Ramin Karimloo and Meow Meow, Joe Murphy’s superb staging of the story is full of dark gothic humour
Up All Night by Imogen Willetts review – a seductive history of going out
From 18th-century pleasure gardens to Studio 54, the story of nightlife in all its hedonistic – and political – glory
Thursday briefing: Why magical kingdoms feel more relatable than real‑world romance​ for today’s young women
In today’s newsletter: The boom in romantasy fiction reveals a thirst for escape from the political misalignment plaguing many modern relationships
Australian patients’ medical records could be sold on dark web after clinics’ data breach
‘Malicious actor’ obtains sensitive data including Medicare numbers, treatment details and pathology results in cyber-attack on Partnered Health
US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict
Anthony Albanese’s AI vision scores high on vibes but the devil will be in the detail. And there is one glaring omission …
When the PM talks about new laws applying to the ‘next generation of large-scale datacentres’ what does he mean?
Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments
The reality is Australia won’t be able to direct much of the activity of Anthropic, Microsoft, Google or OpenAI
From Cambridge ‘imposter’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to power
In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester
TV tonight: Jennifer Garner and Chloë Sevigny star in glossy girlie trip drama
Five wealthy women set off for a weekend they will never forget. Plus: Dan Snow follows in Odysseus’s wake. Here’s what to watch this evening
Thursday news quiz: Meta losing face, sugar in space and a bear in the wrong place
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?