Juliet Gardiner obituary
Historian and author known for three major books – about Britain during the second world war, life in the 1930s and the place of the blitz in national mythology
The Mitch McConnell mystery is solved. But it doesn’t look good for America
The senator is alive, a key requirement to maintain one’s job in the US Senate
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope
Never mind the garage forecourt – carnations deserve a place in your garden
Easy to grow, hardy and charming, these once-maligned flowers are having a much-deserved comeback
Ali G is back. I really wish he wasn’t
Back in the day, he was funny. But that day was 24 years ago – and the character sits uncomfortably in a post-shame world, writes Arwa Mahdawi
‘It’s so unthinkable’: the parents sexually abused by their children
UK support group says more women are seeking help for experiences that one mother calls ‘lifelong punishment’
Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general
Trump’s nominee will face tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, Epstein files and more
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorism
US sanctions against UN official and rights groups violate first amendment, lawsuit claims
Plaintiffs allege ‘profound’ chilling effect on protected work of international criminal court officials and others
Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports amid renewed US blockade
Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure
Lizzo answers her critics: ‘I’m a fat, black, happy girl – they were always going to try to tear me down’
Three years ago, the pop star was riding high after a sellout tour. But then a slew of shocking accusations from her former dancers changed everything. Where does she go from here?
Thames Water has funds to survive until end of year but warns of uncertainty over future
Annual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £18.5bn, up from £16.8bn a year earlier
Sail away to the Côte d’Opale: a watery adventure in northern France
A catamaran service from Dover to Boulogne is the perfect start to a trip exploring the Pas-de-Calais and marshes of Saint-Omer by bike, boat and kayak