Painting eyes on takeaway boxes can stop gulls stealing chips, study shows
Research from the University of Exeter find that the method could help reduce thefts by as much as 50%
Iran’s black rain is latest grim example of weather in war zones
Strikes on oil facilities burned thousands of tons of stored fuel, producing a pall of toxic smoke
No drama, just wet feet: how the joy of puddles sums up UK weather
We do not generally get epic tornadoes, sandstorms or avalanches, but we may get splashed by a bus on the road
‘Raise our heads and resist’: how Europe’s civil society is fighting back against the far right
Rightwing parties are using parliamentary queries, legal traps and policing to target NGOs and stifle dissent
Kinky Boots: The Musical review – Strictly’s Johannes Radebe is a perfect fit
Superbly cast, the dancer brings stratospheric levels of charisma to a rather pedestrian show driven by Cyndi Lauper’s songs
‘As soon as I left the first session I felt taller’: is reformer pilates as amazing – or awful – as they say?
One of the fastest-growing fitness trends is also one of the most divisive. To its fans, it promises a stronger, healthier body; to its critics, it’s another way to make women feel insecure. Time to sort fact from fiction
Tony Blair says the left is in ‘unholy alliance’ with Islamists. It’s a desperate last ploy to quell the anger over Gaza
The former PM has no valid response when progressives raise a voice over war crimes, so he seeks to mute them. But we’ll take no moral lectures from him, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Young country diary: The roe deer are lucky to live on such a glorious hillside
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway: Once nearly extinct in Scotland, they are now widespread, and these ones have such beautiful views to enjoy
A Rebel and a Traitor by Rory Carroll review – the extraordinary story of Roger Casement
A journalist tells the improbable tale of a British diplomat who worked to free Ireland – and paid the ultimate price
Ex-Alex Jones employee reflects on job at Infowars: ‘It was nonsense. It was lies’
Former Infowars video editor and field producer spoke on his experience working on the show in an NPR interview
Why do this spring’s blockbusters feel so smug?
From action thrillers to sci-fi flicks, a deluge of recent releases are riddled with self-satisfied smarm
Sali Hughes on beauty: new foundation launches come with a lot of hype. Do they deserve it?
Armani revamps a favourite, Clarins adds a tint to its serum and a new base from Carisa Janes will suit anyone who hates powders