Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period
Philip Young, who served on Swindon borough council, pleads guilty to offences against ex-spouse Joanne Young
French authorities ban British far-right activists from gathering at weekend
Nord and Pas-de-Calais prefecture aims to stop anti-migrant groups travelling for ‘Operation Overlord’ protest
Russia keeps up demand for Ukrainian land as three-way talks begin in UAE
Moscow repeats call for Ukraine to leave Donbas before first trilateral talks since start of invasion in February 2022
Maga is funding murals of a slain Ukrainian refugee. Are they weaponizing her memory?
More than $1m has been raised by Elon Musk and others to commission ‘sterile’ street art of Iryna Zarutska – whose death has become a rightwing flashpoint
Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
Court says alleged abuse and trafficking offences occurred outside Spain, leaving it without jurisdiction
New filtration technology could be gamechanger in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’
Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems
Robbie Williams breaks the Beatles’ record for UK No 1 albums, with 16th chart-topper
New studio album Britpop goes straight to No 1 in opening week, after Williams moved its release date to avoid a chart battle with Taylor Swift
Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer?
Palazzo Ca’ Dario, empty for years, has failed to find a new owner, with local legends suggesting it is jinxed
Starmer accuses Trump of diminishing sacrifice of Nato troops in Afghanistan
Prime minister joins MPs, veterans and relatives in condemning US president’s claim that troops avoided frontlines
John Burkett obituary
Other lives: Engineer and falconer whose love of wildlife led him to set up an animal sanctuary
The Guardian view on Syria’s crisis: Islamic State fighters are not the only concern
Editorial: As a lightning government offensive leaves the Kurdish-dominated SDF reeling, the political horizon needs attention as well as security
The Guardian view on Labour’s judgment: blocking Andy Burnham would be a mistake
Editorial: Excluding a popular mayor would fracture Labour’s coalition and make Downing Street look fearful rather than authoritative
Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in US custody
Ryan Wedding turned himself in at US consulate in Mexico City and is due to appear in court in California on Monday
UK ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on smart motorways
Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefits
Victoria Beckham tops UK singles sales chart as fans show support over Brooklyn feud
Not Such an Innocent Girl makes No 1 for single sales and downloads, after revelations about family rift