In this issue

August 15, 2024

Ukraine moves deeper into Russia and targets airbases

Zelenskiy says incursion into Kursk and Belgorod achieving strategic goals

4 mins

Met 'failing in key areas' of crime fighting

The UK's biggest police force is providing an inadequate or failing service in seven of eight key crime fighting areas, and there are \"serious concerns\" about its management of dangerous offenders, according to an official inspection.

3 mins

Axe £4bn 'mega-jails' and invest in crime prevention - ex-prisons chief

Ministers should scrap Conservative plans to build mega-jails and instead pour £4bn into crime prevention and rehabilitation, a former chief inspector of prisons has said.

3 mins

Horses for courses Can mare's milk really be made into a tasty, healthy alternative ice-cream?

Does the thought of tucking into an icecream made from horse milk leave a sour taste in your mouth? Ignore the neigh-sayers: some experts believe an equine gelato can be tasty, and healthier than the traditional cow's milk variety.

3 mins

Girl stabbed in Leicester Square is Australian, say officials

An 11-year-old girl who was stabbed eight times in Leicester Square in London this week is an Australian national, the country's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said.

1 min

'Jaw-dropping': how did altar stone get to Stonehenge from far north of Scotland?

For more than a century, archaeologists have known that some of the stones at Stonehenge came from Wales and were transported -somehow about 125 miles to the site of the Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain.

3 mins

"That's not funny': Lettuce outlasts Truss on big stage again as ex-PM exits abruptly

Liz Truss left the stage abruptly at an event to promote her own book after campaigners unfurled a banner emblazoned with the phrase: \"I crashed the economy\" below a picture of a lettuce.

2 mins

Treasury did not tell watchdog of top official's donations to Labour politicians

A Labour donor was approved for a senior Treasury role without the civil service watchdog being informed of his donation history, it has emerged.

2 mins

Gonorrhoea becoming drug-resistant and 'may become untreatable'

Gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, and could be untreatable in the future, health officials have warned as a report reveals an increase in super-strength cases in England.

2 mins

Woman who called for mosques to be blown up is jailed

A 53-year-old woman who lived a \"quiet, sheltered\" life was jailed for 15 months yesterday for posting a comment on Facebook that said \"Blow the mosque up with the adults in it\".

2 mins

Public alert after sodium cyanide spill into canal

A major incident was in place yesterday after authorities said a spill of sodium cyanide into a West Midlands canal posed a serious health risk to the public.

1 min

'In the blink of an eye' Earth's deep history reveals pace of change

Climate records are tumbling at a galloping pace.

4 mins

Hamas unlikely to join new ceasefire talks as it accuses Israel of stalling

Hamas appears unlikely to participate in a new round of talks on a Gaza ceasefire deal today, further dampening hopes of an agreement that might stave off expected retaliatory strikes by Iran against Israel for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran last month.

3 mins

Japan to have a new leader as Kishida steps down as party chief

Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has said he will not run for the presidency of his ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) next month, a decision that will result in the appointment of a new leader of the world's fourth-biggest economy.

1 min

'I feel very afraid' Maduro's refusal to resign raises fears for future

It was election night in Venezuela in 2013, and among the Chavista activists at Caracas city hall, nerves were jangling as early results showed their candidate, Nicolás Maduro, trailing his charismatic rival for the presidency, Henrique Capriles.

4 mins

Port Talbot uncertainty 'hitting supply chain jobs'

Uncertainty over the future of Tata Steel in south Wales is already causing job losses in the broader industry, the Welsh secretary has said, as the government scrambles to reduce the toll of redundancies in Port Talbot.

2 mins

More inflation rises expected after first increase this year

Britain's annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month - its first increase since December last year and is expected to remain above its 2% target for the rest of the year.

3 mins

Dutch dominate as Pieterse bounces back from Paris pain

The Dutch party continued at the Tour de France Femmes, as the Grand Tour debutante Puck Pieterse maintained the trend started on stage one by Charlotte Kool, to claim the fourth consecutive win by a rider from the Netherlands.

2 mins

Mbappé's final arrival sets the stage for a La Liga epic

Timing of the Frenchman's long-awaited move may prove perfect, with Lamine Yamal also ready to fulfil his destiny

5 mins

Waine answers Rooney's call as Plymouth banish early blues

\"What was your overall impression of the 'wow' factor?\" It could be a question for Plymouth supporters as they headed for the exits after witnessing a welcome first win under Wayne Rooney but is actually a line from the judging criteria for the British Fireworks Championships, the other show in town on the night, down on the waterfront.

3 mins

Read all stories from The Guardian

The Guardian Newspaper Description:

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper founded in 1821. It is one of the most respected newspapers in the world, known for its independent journalism and its commitment to social justice.

The Guardian has a liberal political stance and covers a wide range of topics, including news, politics, business, culture, and opinion. It also has a number of special interest sections, such as the Guardian Weekly, which is a weekly international edition, and the Guardian Cities, which covers urban life.

The Guardian is a popular read for many people who value independent journalism and high-quality writing. It is also a good source of news and information for people who are interested in social justice and progressive causes.

If you're looking for a reliable and informative news source, then The Guardian is a good choice. Subscribe today and enjoy.