Newspaper
The Guardian
We're watching you: academics of China studies tell of pressure and harassment
Academics and students of Chinese studies in Britain are subject to harassment, surveillance and pressure to self-censor so as not to disrupt funding, a survey of universities by a transparency group has concluded.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Welsh roads 20mph limit adds just two minutes to trips but row goes on
A few weeks ago, two groups of protesters gathered on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. One demonstration was against the war in Gaza, the other against the Welsh government's default 20mph speed limit in urban areas.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Right-to-buy policy 'has cost taxpayer £194bn since 1980'
Margaret Thatcher's right-to-buy scheme has cost taxpayers almost £200bn, according to a report into the policy's contribution to Britain's housing crisis.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Online Safety: Fears Over Law's Effect on Palestinian Content
The Online Safety Act, together with the proscription of Palestine Action, could result in platforms censoring Palestinian-related content, human rights organisations have warned.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Watching the Test at Harpenden, a breeding ground for modern Lions
The local boarding school has helped the commuter town in Hertfordshire become a hotbed of rugby
4 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Still no justice: family's anger at Healey over 2012 murder
The niece of a Kenyan woman who was murdered more than a decade ago, allegedly by a British soldier, says her family believe the defence secretary \"made a promise for his political gain\" when he met them in April.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Channel 4 film sparks move to ban 'barely legal' porn
A new pornography taskforce will propose legislation aimed at banning a type of \"barely legal\" content produced by the porn star Bonnie Blue, the Guardian has learned.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Stage review Dazzling lecture about science with a feminist slant
Here are known knowns, there are known unknowns and there is Emma Howlett's play, a smart feminist take on the mysteries of the physical universe and the eternal limits of science.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Euston calling Tycoon's trove of rail history
In a concrete warehouse on an industrial estate outside Margate in Kent, a 22-metre-wide screen flickers, day and night, telling the times of rail services from London to Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central and Tring.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
'Vibrant' Asher-Smith surges to 200m success
Major training changes pay off for sprinter while Zharnel Hughes wins men's race
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Norris edges duel with Piastri to close on teammate's title run
As a finale to the first half of the season, Formula One could not have asked for a better send-off than the Hungarian Grand Prix, a race which sets up the championship run-in after the forthcoming summer break to perfection.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Green energy deals in decline as households opt for lower prices
The number of green energy tariffs available to British households has plummeted during the cost of living crisis as bill payers choose affordability over sustainability, according to industry data.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Trump's Tariffs: US Economy Remains Surprisingly Resilient, at Least for Now
Chaotic and unpredictable, keeping up with Donald Trump's volatile trade war – never mind his presidency – can be tough.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
'My uncle knew the Unabomber.' What makes Trump say such strange things?
Donald Trump's bizarre public behavior - which this month has included him claiming, wrongly, that his uncle knew the Unabomber, and ranting unprompted about windmills on his recent trip to the UK - have once again raised questions about the president's mental acuity.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Celtic Leave It Late While Hibs Add to Pressley's Woes at Dundee
Luke McCowan's deflected strike earned Celtic a 1-0 victory in their Premiership opener after St Mirren had frustrated the champions for 87 minutes at Parkhead.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
He's All In: Root Confirms Injured Woakes Will Step Up To Bat If Required
Chris Woakes is poised to slip his left arm out of its sling and return to action just four days after a serious shoulder injury as England, with four wickets in hand, seek the 35 runs required to seal the final Test against India and with it the series.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Hull's major wait goes on as she pushes Yamashita all the way
Charley Hull is due high praise for at least making this interesting. It may be of little consolation to the English golfer as her wait for a maiden major win goes on but Hull's surge was the only thing that ever looked like halting Miyu Yamashita's Porthcawl procession.
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Oasis 'shocked and saddened' by fan's death at Wembley concert
Oasis said they were \"shocked and saddened\" after a man fell to his death at Wembley Stadium during the band's Saturday concert.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Millions in line for payouts over car finance mis-selling scandal
FCA proposes redress plan, but victims may get less than £950 each
4 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Bank Predicted to Cut Interest Rates Amid US Tariff Concerns
Bank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to global trade from Donald Trump's fresh round of import tariffs.
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Choir 'truly happy' their song used to drown out AfD leader
It was while Alice Weidel was being interviewed on the terrace of a parliament building overlooking the River Spree in Berlin that members of the Corner Chor's mobile phones began to ping with alerts as their song in protest at her far-right party, Scheiß AfD Jodler (Shit AfD Yodellers), blasted out from a 100,000-watt sound system on the other bank.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
'Pattern of Impunity' Israeli Military Fails to Find Fault in 88% of Alleged Abuse Cases
Nearly nine out of 10 Israeli military investigations into allegations of war crimes or abuses by its soldiers since the start of the war in Gaza have been closed without finding fault or have been left without resolution, according to a conflict monitor.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
The AI Gold Rush: Investment Rockets as Tech Firms Race to Outspend Each Other
Investment rockets as tech firms race to outspend each other
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Harry Denies Bloodying Andrew's Nose at Royal Family Gathering in 2013
Prince Harry has denied that he gave Prince Andrew \"a bloody nose\" during a fight at a royal family gathering in 2013.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Aki reveals wife gave birth in car on same day as first Test
Centre looking forward to seeing daughter after partner had child in New Zealand
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Yorkshire Water boss paid extra £1.3m via offshore parent firm, investigation reveals
The boss of Yorkshire Water, one of Britain's biggest water suppliers, has received £1.3m in previously undisclosed extra pay since 2023 via an offshore parent company, the Guardian can reveal.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Home run Cubans seek a better life with softball in Brazil
If he had been able to choose, Roberto Hernandez Tello, 59, would have gone to the United States last May, when he left Cuba in search of a better life. But because of Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies, he ended up in Curitiba, in southern Brazil, 3,940 miles from his native Camagüey.
2 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Siraj blooper sums up memorable series
Twists and turns between England and India have made this summer an unexpected classic
3 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Stage review
A ritual, dark but deeply sentimental
1 min |
August 04, 2025
The Guardian
Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour for moment of history
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot confirmed an exuberant overall win in the Tour de France Femmes in style, with her second mountain-stage win in Châtel Les Portes du Soleil.
3 min |