Monument’s largest ‘bluestone’ moved more than 450 miles – a discovery researchers say rewrites relationships between Neolithic populations For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported – somehow – about 125 miles ( 200km) to the site […]
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Islamist group says it won’t ‘negotiate just to negotiate’, raising fears of Iranian attacks on Israel if no deal is agreed Hamas appears unlikely to participate in a new round of talks on a Gaza ceasefire deal on Thursday, further eroding hopes of an agreement that might stave off expected […]
Democratic nominee to draw with contrast with Trump on tax and tariffs when she lays out details on Friday, aides say Kamala Harris’s economic agenda will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare, bolstering the child tax credit and drawing a contrast with Donald Trump on tariffs […]
Kishida’s three-year term has been marked by scandal, rising living costs and record defence spending Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has said he will not run for the presidency of his ruling Liberal Democratic party [LDP] next month – a decision that will see the appointment of a new leader […]
Price rises were bigger for budget foods than expensive varieties during peak years of inflation, research shows Britain’s poorest households saw the bill for their weekly shop rise by far more than that of the rich during the height of the cost of living crisis as the sharpest price increases […]
Lacking life purpose and growth opportunities may raise risk of mild cognitive impairment, a frequent precursor of dementia Lacking purpose in life and having few opportunities for personal growth may increase the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, a study suggests. These aspects of […]
Throughout the year the Guardian aims to report on every woman whose death has led to a man being charged Throughout 2024, the Guardian aims to report on every woman allegedly killed by a man, drawing on the work of campaigns such as Counting Dead Women, the Femicide Census and […]
Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of events Ukraine’s incursion into Russia explained in maps, footage and photos Russian authorities are scrambling to bring the situation in Kursk under control, a week after Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack in the region that has left […]
After glitchy start, former president – at Musk’s prodding – wanders off into complaints about asylum seekers McCarthy says Trump needs to stop questioning Harris crowd sizes Project 2025 mainly led by ex-Trump officials In addition to this live blogger, conservative commentator Glenn Beck is among those unable to listen […]
Bridget Phillipson says she is determined to reduce attainment gap as teenagers anticipate A-level results The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has warned of “massive” inequality in England’s education system, as students brace themselves for this week’s A-level results. After 14 years of Conservative government, Phillipson said educational inequalities were “baked […]