Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports
The Guardianby Caroline Davies26 Aug 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports.
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top 85%Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
The Guardianby Hannah Devlin Science correspondent26 Aug 2026
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK in the largest study of its kind.
Goodbye, Dolly Parton: a gay icon whose appeal reached across age, class and politics, and into the Maga heartlands | Emma Brockes
The Guardianby Emma Brockes26 Aug 2026
I was at the National Theatre in London on Tuesday night, at a production of Pride, which tells the story of the unlikely alliance between gay activists and Welsh miners during the 1984 miners’...
Vholume review – a headlong rush of parkour perfection in a brutalist wonderland
The Guardianby Christian Donlan26 Aug 2026
At first, Vholume seems like a quick rush through some smartly selected references. Has this breathless yet austere parkour game been designed or ingeniously curated?
How to turn the dregs of a ketchup bottle into a classic Marie Rose dressing – recipe | Waste not
The Guardianby Tom Hunt26 Aug 2026
My new favourite preparation for sauces, marinades and dressings is in a near-empty jar, tub or bottle, so I can upcycle all the remains.
Hundreds missing, including foreign tourists, after flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates
The Guardianby Mabel Banfield-Nwachi26 Aug 2026
Hundreds missing, including foreign tourists, after deadly flash floods in Nepal Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that...
The great Snowdon queue-skipping row – is it really OK to jump the line if you’re not taking a selfie?
The Guardianby Guardian Staff26 Aug 2026
Name: The Snowdon queue. Age: A decade and a half, give or take. Appearance: Frustratingly long. This isn’t new. You’re right.
Uefa poised to lift boycott threat after Fifa promises no World Cup sale repeat
The Guardianby Exclusive by Nick Ames and Matt Hughes26 Aug 2026
Uefa is poised to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global governing body will never attempt a repeat of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell...
Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Nine things you need to know about the literary hoo-haa
The Guardianby Elle Hunt26 Aug 2026
Life of M, the latest book by the critically acclaimed author Rachel Cusk, is being billed by its publisher, Faber, as a “blazing interrogation of fame, power, beauty and truth” – and openly...
Olivia Moultrie’s injury leaves the USWNT with a thinning midfield pool ahead of the World Cup
The Guardianby Jeff Rueter26 Aug 2026
Olivia Moultrie is no stranger to setting her own timeline. Half a decade ago, her desire to go pro at age 15 helped change NWSL rules, which previously forbade teams from signing players under the...
This is the question Democrats should ask voters in order to win this November
The Guardianby Robert Reich26 Aug 2026
The midterm elections are already upon us, and every Democrat and Independent running against a Republican should ask voters the question Ronald Reagan asked on 28 October 1980, at the end of his...
Bill Gates calls for ‘human reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
The Guardianby Mark Sweney26 Aug 2026
Bill Gates has called for “human reserved” jobs in certain sectors to prevent AI replacing them, and expressed concern that governments are not prepared for the impact the technology will have.
How Mark Carney’s speeches have become political earthquakes | Ted Widmer
The Guardianby Ted Widmer26 Aug 2026
Is it perhaps a sign of the times that Mark Carney, the prime minister of Canada, has become a thrilling orator? A sober banker, he speaks calmly, without many vocal inflections.
New data shows record number of arrests and deportations of immigrants in the US
The Guardianby Maanvi Singh and Amy Qin26 Aug 2026
The Trump administration arrested and deported a record number of immigrants in July, according to newly released government data – apprehending an average of 1,500 people and removing 1,100 people...
Angel Reese is turning trolls and talk of ‘mebounds’ into fuel for a breakthrough
The Guardianby Andrew Lawrence26 Aug 2026
On 16 August, the Atlanta Dream faced the Indiana Fever in the WNBA’s showcase matchup, and Angel Reese had a chance to don the cape.
Americans say they lose weight in Europe – and I think I know why | Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardianby Arwa Mahdawi26 Aug 2026
It’s not just the mass shootings you have to watch out for in the US, it’s also the lettuce – a dodgy bit of iceberg could leave you sick with cyclosporiasis.
De Gaulle: Résistance review – a galloping bromance for Churchill and France’s wartime hero
The Guardianby Peter Bradshaw26 Aug 2026
Perhaps because it is based on a biography by an Englishman – Julian Jackson’s A Certain Idea of France: The Life of Charles de Gaulle – this very enjoyable and gallopingly eventful biopic...
Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out
The Guardianby Jamie Jackson26 Aug 2026
Manchester City have signed the midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a €100m (£85.6m) deal on a busy day of transfer activity for the Premier League club.
More than 40,000 heat-related deaths in England since 1988
The Guardianby Damian Carrington Environment editor26 Aug 2026
Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.
Sky Sports agrees US Open contract extension after boost in female audience figures
The Guardianby Exclusive by Matt Hughes26 Aug 2026
Sky Sports has agreed a new deal to extend its live coverage of the US Open. The three-year contract extension, which is set to be announced when the singles from Flushing Meadows begin next week...