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Magnus the celebrity walrus flees Scotland for Norway
A peripatetic walrus who became a local celebrity as he toured the north-east coast of Scotland has been spotted in Norway, bringing to an end his Celtic sojourn.
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May 14, 2026
The Guardian
Obesity rates slowing or even declining in some countries, study shows
A continuing rise in obesity globally is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.
1 min |
May 14, 2026
The Guardian
Starmer sees off threat for now as Streeting challenge fails to emerge
Insiders suggest health secretary lacks party support for leadership bid Day of drama sees four ministers and over 90 MPs call for prime minister to go
4 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Film industry cannot fight the rise of AI, says Demi Moore as Cannes festival opens
The Hollywood actor Demi Moore has told her peers not to resist the rise of artificial intelligence, saying “to fight it is a battle we will lose”.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Stage review Mr DeMille, did Norma really need this closeup?
Sunset Boulevard The Backstage Cut Perth theatre ★★★☆☆
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
‘The best need to be able to play regularly for a living’
Kipp Popert, the world’s No 1 disabled golfer, is dismayed that the DP World Tour has put its G4D tour in cold storage
3 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
The A-list? Voters favour names nearer top of ballot, data suggests
Fancy your chances in politics? Then perhaps you should change your name to Aaron Aaronson or Aaliyah Aardvark, figures from last week’s local elections suggest.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Man charged over alleged arson at former synagogue
A 45-year-old man was charged with arson with intent to endanger life yesterday after reports of a fire at a former synagogue in London.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Trump launches late-night tirade against Obama
Donald Trump has unleashed a late-night social media tirade against his political enemies, attacking predecessors including Barack Obama with false accusations and amplifying calls for his Democratic rivals to be prosecuted.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
UK borrowing costs soar amid Starmer uncertainty
Long-term UK borrowing costs soared to the highest level in almost three decades yesterday as fears about a change of Labour leadership triggered investor jitters and warnings of further bond market turmoil.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
European ministers to discuss refused asylum seeker hubs
European ministers will this week discuss plans to send thousands of refused asylum seekers to third-country hubs, the head of the continent’s human rights body has said.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
McInnes firm in belief that Celtic can be toppled
Hearts can secure their first title since 1960 by beating Falkirk if the champions lose at Motherwell tonight
3 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Sunken Russian ship may have been carrying nuclear reactors
A Russian cargo ship that sustained a series of explosions before sinking off the south-east coast of Spain may have been carrying nuclear submarine reactors destined for North Korea, according to reports.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Hezbollah's cheap drones challenge Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
Footage of drones hitting Israeli tanks, soldiers and bulldozers has become increasingly common as Hezbollah puts the weapons at the centre of its guerrilla war against Israel’s occupation of south Lebanon.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Online safety Campaigners frustrated by lack of action against abuse
Internet safety and children’s rights campaigners say they have been frustrated for months by Keir Starmer’s lack of leadership on blocking child abuse images on children’s phones, speaking out after Jess Phillips resigned from the government saying she was tired of seeing “opportunities for progress stalled and delayed”.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Ebay board rejects $56bn takeover bid from retailer GameStop
The board of eBay has rejected the US video games retailer GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn bid (£41bn) for the online marketplace, describing it as “neither credible nor attractive”.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Israeli MPs pass law to livestream trials of suspects in 7 October attack
Israeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to hand down death sentences to Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Referee calls have become ‘flip of a coin’, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola believes officiating decisions are a “flip of a coin” and constantly urges his Manchester City players to perform better to overcome this.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth voted in as Wales's first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth has been voted first minister of Wales after Plaid Cymru’s Senedd electoral victory ended 100 years of Labour hegemony and held off Reform UK.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Families across Asia forced to burn wood for cooking as gas prices rise
In a south Delhi slum, Afshana Khatoon crouched on her haunches and began lighting a pile of firewood. She had only just returned from six hours spent looking for kindling to turn into a makeshift stove.
4 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Starmer's EU-UK reset at risk due to disagreement over youth visa scheme
Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pledge to put Britain “at the heart of Europe”, which came after last week’s election drubbing.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Gold rush How Botswana's young sprinters raced to the top
It was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In the home straight, Collen Kebinatshipi surged past South Africa’s Zakithi Nene to win the men’s 4x400m relay for Botswana.
4 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Protesters' barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge
A leading human rights barrister won an appeal yesterday against his referral for contempt of court over his closing speech during a trial of Palestine Action activists.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Pay freeze BBC staff fear meagre rise after bosses forgo increase
BBC staff have been told their bosses will forgo a pay rise this year, prompting fears the freeze will lead to a meagre increase for the rank and file, who have been urged to be “realistic” about the outcome of union negotiations.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Charles breaks Boro hearts in grudge match
Championship playoffs Semi-final, second leg
4 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Three quarters of millionaires in UK ‘would be willing to pay more tax’
Nine in 10 UK millionaires are proud to live in Britain and three-quarters would be willing to pay more tax to ensure public assets get the funding they need, according to a poll.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
WHO tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus infections
The head of the World Health Organization has told countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases, as authorities in Paris said a French woman who contracted the virus onboard MV Hondius had been put on a ventilator and was battling the “most severe form” of the disease.
3 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Confusion and chaos How the PM's political nightmare has played out
As the afternoon faded in Westminster, final preparations were being made for today’s state opening of parliament, when the king will set out a year-long legislative programme for a government that even its most ardent allies fear may not last the week. Once again, here we are.
4 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
McIlroy claims he knew of LIV troubles before its own players
Rory McIlroy has revealed he heard rumblings of impending trouble for LIV Golf weeks before Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) confirmed it would withdraw funding for the circuit.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
The Guardian
Back for Jack Murray joins Draper's coaching team for tilt at Wimbledon
Andy Murray will make his return to tennis as part of Jack Draper’s coaching team during the grass-court season after Draper’s decision to part ways with his coach Jamie Delgado.
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