This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 200 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith
Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away
Experts say police did not fully unzip the bag to avoid destroying evidence
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services
Farage was elected to EU parliament five times before becoming Clacton MP, while Binface has been less successful – so far
There are more votes in tolerance and decency than in toxic division. It doesn’t take a great leap of political courage to fight back against Reform, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The migrant influx prompted recriminations and a tit-for-tat dispute between Italy and Spain. Putin, Erdoğan and others will have taken note, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor
Safeguarding young people in films is a vital role, often remembered by their charges later in successful careers, but not always recognised. Some of the best share their tips
In her new documentary Replica, film-maker Chouwa Liang taps into her own experience of finding love with artificial intelligence and makes contact with other women like her
Editorial: Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development
The climate crisis is hitting Europe hard in 2026, warming twice as fast as any other continent – and the consequences are deadly
Some household surfaces do attract more dust – but changing your home’s climate can make a difference
Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four
Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risks
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities
Gellung Warl, which was established as part of the treaty process, says bill would erode the basic rights of people in prison