Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
BBC Newsby Megha Mohan·12d ago
- Published When Sue Nyathi sent her debut novel The Polygamist to publishers, "they thought there was no market for the book" about a married Zimbabwean man and the women he seduces, she says.
Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout
Tennis | The Guardianby Guardian sport and agencies·12d ago
Colombian Emilia Arango handed Venus Williams a 14th straight loss dating to July of last year, defeating the fading seven-time grand slam champion who is currently ranked 615th in 66 minutes by...
Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada
Tennis | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati·12d ago
It came as no surprise that almost a year of pent-up emotion exploded from Iga Swiatek the moment she slotted her final backhand winner to clinch the Canadian Open title by defeating Elena Rybakina...
You can now buy the 626bhp Defender Dakar racer – and drive it on the road | Autocar
Autocarby Felix Page·12d ago
The Defender Dakar racer is now available as a highly exclusive off-road supercar with a 626bhp V8, a desert-ready suspension package - and numberplates.
Stand back: The Revuelto SV is here - and it's Lambo's most extreme production car yet | Autocar
Autocarby Sam Sheehan·12d ago
The new Revuelto SV brings even more firepower to Lamborghini's PHEV hypercar, and is the "essence of Lamborghini's DNA", according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann.
Dutch sports car maker Spyker is back! Meet the 800bhp C8 Preliator XXV | Autocar
Autocarby Charlie Martin·12d ago
Dutch sports car maker Spyker is back after years in the woods, having revived its C8 supercar – and it plans to finish the development of its SUV, two decades after first showing a concept.
Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon
Space | The Guardianby Nicola Davis Science correspondent·13d ago
Little is known about what was happening shortly after the big bang, but now researchers are hoping to shed fresh light on the matter by harnessing the far side of the moon.
Ethiopia Counts Coffee at the Wrong End | African Arguments
African Argumentsby Wondwossen Mezlekia·13d ago
Ethiopia Counts Coffee at the Wrong End On July 7, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told Parliament that Ethiopia had earned a record $3.1 billion from coffee exports.
Malawi’s economic crisis: Can recovery begin? | African Arguments
African Argumentsby Joseph Kayira·13d ago
Malawi’s economic crisis: Can recovery begin? Almost nine months after Malawian President Peter Mutharika returned to power, his administration finds itself grappling with a severe and protracted...
Tanzania’s VAT Refund Revolution: The Quiet Reform That Could Unlock Billions in Private Investment | African Arguments
African Argumentsby Frenny Jowi·13d ago
Tanzania’s VAT Refund Revolution: The Quiet Reform That Could Unlock Billions in Private Investment When governments unveil annual budgets, headlines focus on the big numbers: spending, growth and...
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action? - Carbon Brief
Carbon Briefby Anika Patel·13d ago
China has published a new five-year plan for coal, the latest in a slew of important policy documents for the country’s energy transition.
Belt and braces PM: what wearing suit braces says about Burnham
Fashion | The Guardianby Morwenna Ferrier·13d ago
The sartorial evolution of Andy Burnham reached another milestone this week when the prime minister appeared at a photocall in Derbyshire wearing a pair of braces under his suit.
A missing cat was found in Leeds after disappearing last year
BBC Newsby Kit Taylor·13d ago
- Published A cat rescue charity in Leeds has been praised after finding a cat who had been missing for almost a year, 100 miles (160km) from home.
ZEV mandate consultation launched as government mulls softer EV sales targets | Autocar
Autocarby Mark Tisshaw·13d ago
The UK government has launched a review that will consider whether to soften the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets for electric car sales from 2027 to 2035.
Porsche Taycan to be discontinued by 2030 after sales dip, report claims | Autocar
Autocarby Greg Kable·13d ago
Porsche plans to discontinue the Taycan by no later than 2030, according to a report by German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche.
Florists say this easy hack is a great way to breathe new life into an old plastic plant pot – it looks unbelievably pretty
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·13d ago
If you’ve been looking for a way to reuse an old plastic plant pot, I’ve just found the best TikTok hack that not only makes use of old plastic but will turn your cut flowers into a florist-worthy...
IKEA is about to become the go-to place for buying affordable art – these are the pieces that will instantly make your home look expensive from £19
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·13d ago
Art shouldn’t be reserved for galleries and the homes of the rich and famous. And that’s exactly why IKEA’s releasing a limited edition collection of art objects with prices starting from just £19...
Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures
Environment | The Guardianby Guardian sport·13d ago
With the UK experiencing the driest summer on record, we look at how the weather is affecting the pitches and courses across the country
Aldi's sellout autumn candles are back – forget the heatwave, here's what everyone's buying this summerween
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Annie Collyer·13d ago
There's nothing that screams autumn more than a warm, spicy candle. And whether you already have a collection that's getting dusty somewhere (it adds to the spookiness!), or you've been online...
Aldi's new ice bath drops this week – it taps into one of this year's biggest wellness trends for your garden
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Maddie Balcombe·13d ago
Everyone knows Aldi’s middle aisles are often filled with hidden homeware gems, but this weekend the brand is tapping into one of this summer’s biggest wellness trends with the launch of a premium...
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