AI-powered surveillance company Palantir created a chore coat. Great, now I have no choice but to burn mine
The gentle French garment is now as cursed as the infamous megacorp, which has accumulated $80m in government contracts in Australia alone
‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production
Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East
Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe
From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea
Ah, ah, ah, ah - I saved my dad’s life with a little help from the office and the bee gees
When my father collapsed suddenly, an episode of the US comedy in which Steve Carell does CPR to the tune of Stayin’ Alive sprung miraculously to mind
What links Run Lola Run, Source Code and Groundhog Day? The Saturday quiz
From Cara o cruz and Kopf oder Zahl to Lost City of the Incas, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz
Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?
As fuel prices soar, millions of people could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage
‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance
Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults him
Why can’t wasps swim and which shark is fastest? The kids’ quiz
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England
Second-driest April on record for NSW as likely El Niño brings threat of dry year ahead
There is some uncertainty about El Niño but if the ‘elephant in the room’ arrives it could bring more dry weather, experts say
Country diary: A terrible time for a tractor breakdown
Brigg, Lincolnshire: We work these vehicles hard and they will have problems, but today was really not the day for a steaming bonnet
Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds
Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed
Infected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedy
The world has watched the news of deaths and evacuations anxiously, and those still onboard MV Hondius face a wary reception in the Canary Islands
Evacuation of hantavirus-stricken cruise ship could face delays due to bad weather
‘Unprecedented operation’ under way to receive MV Hondius off Tenerife to assess and repatriate those onboard
TV tonight: jazz club crooning, dad dancing and Simply Red hits
Mick Hucknall belts out all the tunes on stage in Chile. Plus, the wonderfeul Hannah Waddingham hosts SNL UK! Here’s what to watch this evening
On riverbanks and in parkland camps, Australians are sleeping rough through a dire housing crunch
In Wagga Wagga – where a baby died this month after the mother gave birth in a tent – homelessness is rising, services are slammed and those without a home feel stuck
Tim Dowling: I’ve come to respect the fox. But our dog is still a hardliner
I suspect the fox is stealing my delivery parcels off the doorstep, but I’m not going to escalate without proof
Through the Farrer looking glass, major parties fade as One Nation and independents come into focus
Pauline Hanson’s party tipped to win byelection triggered by resignation of Sussan Ley but Nationals expected to also lose votes to an independent
From The Sheep Detectives to Rivals: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson star in a farmyard mystery, while the spirited bonkbuster returns for a smutty second outing
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time?