Recent articles from publications based in United Kingdom.
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
World news | The Guardianby Tiago Rogero South America correspondent·6d ago
In the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in the United States, travelled to Florida to persuade fellow Colombians not to vote for the far-right...
Volvo EX60 driven: 500-mile SUV is the brand's best EV yet | Autocar
Autocarby Illya Verpraet Road Tester·6d ago
Climb aboard the EX60 and you’re greeted by a now familiar design philosophy that we’ve seen in the EX90 and EX30.
Women's Super League: Inside Aston Villa's Scandinavian revolution
BBC Sportby Emma Smith·6d ago
- Published After finishing a disappointing ninth in the Women's Super League last season, Aston Villa have freshened things up by adding Scandinavian talent to their squad.
That's a Tucson...? Hyundai's best-selling car has been completely reinvented | Autocar
Autocarby News by Felix Page·6d ago
Hyundai has reinvented its best-selling Tucson crossover with a bold new 4x4-inspired look for its fifth generation.
Fantasy Premier League: Five tips from last season's FPL champion
BBC Sportby Joe Rindl·6d ago
- Published Want to win your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) mini-league but need some expert advice?
Northern Ireland GK Jackie Burns on plans for life after football
BBC Sportby Emma Sanders·6d ago
- Published Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns is the number one for her country and has just signed for Burnley - but she is already thinking about her next steps.
March, May and more: footballers scoring in months that match their names | The Knowledge
Football | The Guardianby Guardian sport·6d ago
“Birmingham’s August Priske scored the only goal at Swansea in the League Cup on 8 August. Can you think of any other examples of players scoring in their namesake months?” wonders Paul Tiffen.
Some of the best pieces of garden furniture at Argos are half price right now in the sale – I’m surprised they’re still available at all, let alone at these bargain prices
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·6d ago
Even though we’re at the tail end of summer, there are still some warm days ahead, both in August and likely in September, too, before the cosy season officially starts.
SpaceX Starship the talk of remote Australian island as Elon Musk’s engineers sent to retrieve it
Space | The Guardianby Petra Stock·6d ago
Engineers from Elon Musk’s SpaceX are on their way to a remote Australian island to retrieve part of a Starship that dived into the Indian Ocean.
‘I came to the Highlands to give something back to the hills’: a volunteering trip in Scotland
Travel | The Guardianby Mike MacEacheran·6d ago
I hadn’t planned to enjoy any of this. As summer light fell on Stac Pollaidh – the summit’s teeth bared, the views stretching across the surreal emptiness of Assynt – I found myself ankle-deep in...
A lorry without a cab? This UK firm's self-driving truck will weigh less and carry more | Autocar
Autocarby Jack Carfrae·6d ago
Electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is developing a cabless, autonomous rigid lorry that’s 15.6m long, exceeding the current maximum length for a non-articulated lorry, which the company claims...
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
BBC News (World)by Jon Donnison·6d ago
- Published Ahmed al Madhoun looked like a man who, despite the hardship, loved life. A cheeky, chunky little fellow with an exuberant smile.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
BBC News (World)by Nuala McGovern; Emma Ailes; Amelia Butterly·6d ago
- Published "I was really weak. I couldn't really feel my legs any more," says Anaïs de Vos. "I was scared. I didn't know what was happening."
Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Wildlife | The Guardianby Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent·6d ago
Carbon pollution has fuelled a “massive expansion” of marine heatwaves in Europe this summer, research has found, with some waters recording temperatures 6C higher than normal.
Trump pauses Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL pipeline
World news | The Guardianby Uwa Ede-Osifo·6d ago
Canada has temporarily avoided a bruising 50% US tariff, reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before a hike that would have affected $20bn worth of goods...
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
BBC Newsby Emma Simpson·6d ago
- Published Single mum Emma Neil was a huge fan of Vinted, using it most days to sell old things and buy clothes for her children.
Shrews may grow bigger snouts in winter to cope with cold air, scientists say
Wildlife | The Guardianby Nicola Davis Science correspondent·6d ago
Humans turn to heated blankets and fluffy socks to cope with winter, but long-clawed shrews have a very different adaptation: they increase the size of their snouts.
Introducing Ulez was my hardest decision as mayor of London – but now we know its astonishing impact | Sadiq Khan
Environment | The Guardianby Sadiq Khan·6d ago
When I introduced London’s clean air zone – the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) – more than seven years ago, no city had ever attempted anything quite like it.
Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets
Football | The Guardianby Sid Lowe·6d ago
By the time Flight PTN27B started its descent into El Prat a bit before 8pm on Monday evening, a small crowd had gathered by the terminal doors, waiting for it to land.
Self-saboteurs England and Pakistan face off in ‘El Dysfunctiono’ series
Cricket | The Guardianby Ali Martin·6d ago
The history of Test cricket between England and Pakistan stretches back to 1954 and has been a vibrant one over the years.
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