Mixed reactions in Tehran after death of President Ebrahim Raisi
Iran’s supreme leader has announced a five-day mourning period, but there have been fireworks and cheering in the country since the death was confirmed
Alito’s flag shows the US supreme court is neither honorable nor functional any more
Moira Donegan
The upside-down flag at the justice’s house after the Capitol attack reveals how disgraceful our supreme court has become
Biden wants progressives to believe he’s reining in Israel. He isn’t
Mohamad Bazzi
Why are class reunions so terrifying?
Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes
The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health?
The case against Julian Assange has been a cruel folly. His right to appeal is a small step towards justice
Duncan Campbell
Successive home secretaries and the courts have been spineless in pandering to the US government, says former Guardian crime correspondent Duncan Campbell
Britain's infected blood scandal prompts politicians to again say ‘never again’
John Crace
It’s human v tortoise in the Beddington household. And the tortoises are winning
Emma Beddington
The Guardian view
Julian Assange: time to dial this process down
No matter how I tried, I couldn’t get my stepchildren to accept me. So I stopped
WikiLeaks founder wins right to appeal against extradition to US
Judges had deferred a decision on whether Assange could take his case to another appeal hearing
Robert Fico
Slovakian PM stable and communicating, say doctors
Plastics
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
‘We got the energy’
Irish children’s rap video goes viral
Mediterranean migrant boat disaster
Men on trial are ‘scapegoats’, say lawyers
Birds
Eagles shifting flight paths to avoid Ukraine conflict, scientists find
Science
Device aids recovery of people with spinal injuries, trial finds
Revealed
Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
South Africa
Jacob Zuma not eligible to run for parliament, court rules
‘Free Bella’
Campaigners fight to save lonely beluga whale from Seoul mall
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The Stakes - US Election
At least once a week
What’s really at risk in the 2024 election? Adam Gabbatt cuts through the clutter and guides you through the biggest stories, questions and curiosities in this hugely consequential election. We’ll focus on the stakes – not the odds.
Trump on Trial
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Stay up to date on all of Donald Trump’s trials.
Guardian staff will send weekly updates each Wednesday – and more frequent editions during trial
Well Actually
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Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life
Podcasts
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Football Weekly
It’s Manchester City’s title again and Klopp says farewell: Football Weekly - podcast
Politics Weekly UK
Politics Weekly Westminster: Infected blood inquiry final report – podcast
The Audio Long Read
After I was assaulted, I posted a photo of my injuries. The reaction I craved was not pity, but anger – podcast
Today in Focus
The rightwing Christian group and the battle over end-of-life care
Weekend
Marina Hyde on Russell Brand’s baptism; plus ‘deepfake’ cheerleaders: the woman wrongly accused over a viral video – podcast
The Audio Long Read
‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein – podcast
Hellblade’s Melina Juergens on reprising a role she never thought she’d play
Juergens had never acted before she played the fearsome but troubled Senua in Ninja Theory’s game – and won a Bafta for it. Now she’s back to battle the character’s demons in a sequel
Jon Bon Jovi’s honest playlist
You couldn’t help but learn the moves to Gangnam Style
Breathless goodbye
The race to finish Jean-Luc Godard’s last film, one day before he died
The big idea
The simple trick that can sabotage your critical thinking
‘It became a beacon of hope’
The incredible story of Stax Records
Dope Black Dads
Dispelling myths and biases about Black fathers – a photo essay
Iran has begun five days of mourning after President Ebrahim Raisi, and the foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed in a helicopter crash
Photos of the day
Cannes festival, gymnastics and a flower show
Dope Black Dads
Dispelling myths and biases about Black fathers – a photo essay