Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
I tried everything to rid my yard of mosquitoes. This German-engineered trap finally worked
Wildlife | The Guardianby Richard Baguley·8d ago
Don’t get me wrong: I’m a peaceful person with compassion for all earthly creatures. Except mosquitoes, which deserve all the swats, cursing and loathing they get.
‘Champagne and a KFC’: how Hunt celebrated historic haul at European Championships
Sport | The Guardianby Sean Ingle·8d ago
Long before Amy Hunt catapulted herself into the mainstream by winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Championships, she was remarkably upfront about her ambitions.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
World news | The Guardianby Nadeem Badshah and Rachel Savage·8d ago
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, with at least 2,325 people dead, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the...
Mercedes C-Class gets fresh look – but drops diesel in the UK | Autocar
Autocarby Charlie Martin·8d ago
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class lives on with petrol power after gaining revised engines to meet harsher emissions standards, as part of a refresh that also includes visual and tech updates.
Four-cylinder begone! The AMG GLC finally has a proper engine again – and I've driven it | Autocar
Autocarby Matt Saunders Road test editor·8d ago
The GLC 53 is powered by a straight six with both a turbocharger and an electric supercharger, which means there’s still no trademark AMG V8 engine here.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts - Carbon Brief
Carbon Briefby Cecilia Keating·8d ago
Emissions from land-use change – including deforestation, loss of peatland and forest degradation – have been falling over the course of the 21st century.
Nigella Lawson only uses these two colours in her garden – it’s a masterclass in how to make a small garden look effortlessly stylish
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·8d ago
You’ll most likely know Nigella Lawson for her mastery in her kitchen, but let me tell you, her garden is seriously underrated - and experts have revealed the clever colour trick she uses that...
AI eyes in the sky: new satellites and artificial intelligence are transforming wildfire detection
Space | The Guardianby Ben Tracy of Climate Central·8d ago
The fires in Spokane, Washington, this summer are the latest reminder that when a wildfire is detected can be just as important as where it starts.
The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix | African Arguments
African Argumentsby Seydou Ouattara·8d ago
The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix Since 2020, soldiers have seized power in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso (twice), Niger, and Gabon.
Boxer Chantelle Cameron: ‘If we want equal rights, equal pay, we can’t be doing two-minute rounds’
Sport | The Guardianby Donald McRae·8d ago
Less than two weeks before her world title unification bout against Mikaela Mayer, in a potential fight of the year for women’s boxing, Chantelle Cameron’s memory carries a quietly shocking force.
To make better memories, prioritise high peaks and happy endings | Psyche Videos
Psycheby Psyche Video·8d ago
The ‘peak-end rule’ is a psychological heuristic which holds that, in retrospect, people’s impressions of events tend to be judged by their most intense point (their ‘peak’) and their conclusion...
Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Wildlife | The Guardianby Ramon Antonio Vargas·8d ago
A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to the Gulf of Mexico is largely thriving after he was found nearly dead on a beach in Wales in late 2023, nursed back to health and then flown to Houston recently...
Sometimes, the road to virtue comes by way of vice | Psyche Ideas
Psycheby Sabrina B Little·8d ago
Imagine you want to improve your character. You are a bit irresolute and would like to be able to persevere on tasks.
The Hotspot | Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive
Sport | The Guardianby Tanya Aldred·8d ago
The mercury-shattering European summer pants alongside us on the back straight, looming as we hug the shadows, sweaty sandals on the parched earth.
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Wildlife | The Guardianby Melissa Hobson·8d ago
‘It sounds silly but I thought it was a person in the water waving,” says Kurt Lander, skipper of the Yellowfin charter boat, based out of Brighton.
MADE just dropped the ultimate 60s-coded collection with the Barbican – this unique coffee table is the future design classic to buy now or regret later
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·8d ago
This is not a drill and I can hardly contain my excitement! And that’s because London’s most iconic building and arts centre, the Barbican, just joined forces with one of my favourite homeware...
Appointment of Root and Fleming has been a mess but they could be a good blend | Mark Ramprakash
Cricket | The Guardianby Mark Ramprakash·8d ago
As England’s batting coach for a good deal of Joe Root’s first spell as Test captain, I saw directly how conscientious he was in the role.
Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’
Football | The Guardianby Suzanne Wrack·8d ago
Emilie Joramo has long had her sights set on the Women’s Super League, but she held herself back from pushing for a move over from Scandinavia – until now.
Away with the ferries: exploring Switzerland’s forgotten lake district by boat
Travel | The Guardianby Mike MacEacheran·8d ago
The ferry cuts across the waters of Lake Biel, creating soft ripples, as if someone has taken a brushstroke to a blue canvas.
Which are the most efficient electric cars? We've tested 55 EVs in the real world - these are the winners | Autocar
Autocarby Matt Saunders·8d ago
It’s almost two years ago now that we gave the century-old Autocar road test its last major facelift.
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