The truth about migraines: what causes them – and how to find relief
Over the last decade, the understanding of these devastating headaches has grown enormously, as has the understanding of what can be done to treat them
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families say
Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital after it was concluded he could not be safely managed in prison
Carlo Ginzburg obituary
Italian academic and author who challenged traditional approaches with his pursuit of microhistory
VW profits plunge and deep job cuts loom amid tough Chinese competition
Carmaker, which is pushing through cost-cutting programme, expects sales to fall by up to 3% this year
‘We were in danger of running it into the ground’: Brittany Howard on fleeing fame, fighting Trump and the epic return of Alabama Shakes
The soul-rockers achieved worldwide success before surprising everyone by deciding to quit while they were ahead. Now they’re back with a new album railing against the state of contemporary America
France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads
‘Intense and highly unpredictable’ blaze forces more than 40,000 people to flee popular holiday spot
Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada
Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heat
So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that
A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a start, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Race, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in charts
Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its grip
A company in the UK offering rape testing kits faces widespread criticism – but shouldn’t we ask why it exists at all?
Sexual violence is hugely under-reported and cases rarely make it to court. These are the facts that should shock us, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
‘We can’t even walk through the streets’: women arrested for kissing in public on life under Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise freed after five months in prison over allegations of engaging in same-sex activity
The best fans to keep you cool in 2026 – tried and tested
As temperatures soar across the UK, chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling aircon – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless
Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities
The UK is one of the most centralised counties in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their stories