Tokyo succumbs to ‘rain fatigue’ after a record 35 consecutive days of showers
The Guardianby Justin McCurry in Tokyo9d ago
Residents of Tokyo awoke to a familiar sound on Wednesday: raindrops splashing against windows and balcony floors.
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top 90%It shouldn’t take the eviction of an 87-year-old to get Spain’s housing crisis fixed | María Ramírez
The Guardianby María Ramírez9d ago
Maricarmen Abascal is a determined woman who uses a wheelchair to get around. She has needed her determination over the years she has spent fighting the real estate company that forced her out of...
Economic growth and deomcratic decline: the ‘cotton king’ who reshaped Benin
The Guardianby Eromo Egbejule in Cotonou and Porto Novo9d ago
In recent years, a building boom has reshaped Benin’s largest city, Cotonou, and a shiny new coastal road has reduced journey times to Ouidah, the west African country’s spiritual and cultural...
‘I do not know if the doctor survived’: young mothers recall ‘living hell’ of Nepal’s floods
The Guardianby Jigyasa Mishra, Nuwakot district9d ago
For three days, Pooja Pariyal waited on the roof of Trishuli hospital with her three-month-old daughter, Ridhika.
‘They’ll never bring us dowwwwwwwn!’ Wicked’s stars pick their favourite songs from the smash hit
The Guardianby Interviews by Miriam Gillinson9d ago
Defying Gravity Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba, the witch of the west who turns out not to be so wicked (but still very green).
‘I just saw this furry brown bottom disappear!’ In search of Samba – the fearless fugitive capybara
The Guardianby Chris Godfrey9d ago
Samba the capybara is still at large. Along with her older sister, Tango, the intrepid rodent made her escape from Marwell zoo in Winchester in March.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ as strikes on Kyiv intensify
The Guardianby Guardian staff and agencies9d ago
- Nato on Tuesday condemned “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric” by Russia, after Moscow warned it would “deploy its entire arsenal” if the alliance threatens its exclave Kaliningrad.
A tight election looms in New Zealand. This time, overseas voters could be bad news for the big parties
The Guardianby Eva Corlett in Wellington and Kat Wong in Sydney9d ago
New Zealander Kris Taute has lived in Australia for 15 years, but his head and heart are turning towards his home country and a looming general election that could be influenced by a large block of...
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
The Guardianby Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent9d ago
Antarctica’s winter sea ice has peaked at its third-lowest level on record, falling a million square kilometres – or almost 400,000 square miles – short of the long-term average, scientists have...
Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’
The Guardianby Nick Robins-Early9d ago
Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the heads of the largest US tech and AI companies had signed onto a “morally binding” agreement to put controls on artificial intelligence.
77-year-old man put to death in Florida, 16th person to be executed in the state this year
The Guardianby Associated Press9d ago
A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death on Tuesday for his conviction in a deadly hammer attack on a woman decades ago, becoming the 16th person executed to date this year in the nation’s...
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officer
The Guardianby Associated Press9d ago
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced an assault charge against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas, accusing the man of striking an...
‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits
The Guardianby Andrew Gregory Health editor9d ago
The ‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could help improve blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and cut a person’s body weight by a quarter, according to the largest study of its kind.
OpenAI announces ‘dots’ agent after scrapping launch of new AI model over safety concerns
The Guardianby Dara Kerr9d ago
Less than 24 hours after OpenAI announced it would scrap the launch of an artificial intelligence model over safety concerns, the company debuted a whole new suite of AI tools.
Trump agrees to end court fight against $5m verdict in E Jean Carroll case
The Guardianby Victoria Bekiempis in New York9d ago
Donald Trump has agreed to stop fighting in court the disbursement of E Jean Carroll’s $5m verdict in her 2023 sexual abuse and defamation civil trial against him, a procedural development as these...
Blue Lights review – TV’s most thrilling cop show turns up the heat
The Guardianby Jack Seale9d ago
Blue Lights has always been a very modern cop drama. Its tales of everyday callouts, fractious office relationships and complex long-term efforts to smash organised crime have all played out...
Former American Idol contestant found guilty of killing wife during affair
The Guardianby Guardian staff and agency10d ago
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was found guilty Tuesday of killing his wife while having an affair.
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes in New York City
The Guardianby Associated Press10d ago
Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast...
‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing
The Guardianby Ariana Baio10d ago
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal cases against Donald Trump in 2023, faced attacks from Republicans in a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday that included a basketball mix-up, a...
Cherise Saywell wins national short story award for ‘tender’ tale of a child facing violence – read an extract here
The Guardianby Emma Loffhagen10d ago
Edinburgh-based writer Cherise Saywell has won this year’s BBC national short story award for a “tender” and “taut” story about a young boy caught in the midst of domestic violence.