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Revealed: foreign firms taking billions of litres of water from British aquifers

Foreign multinational companies are extracting billions of litres of water from British aquifers to sell as bottled water, the Guardian can reveal.

Stage review A courtside view of friendship and fandom

A courtside view of friendship and fandom

Normal people? A cabinet of horrors and a case of no consequences for old men

Trump's cabinet choices have been compared to a \"battalion of bozos\" (Jimmy Kimmel), \"beyond insane\" (Rep Jim McGovern), \"feral lunatics\" (the American Prospect) and \"the bar in Star Wars\" (everyone).

Leading barrister made aspiring lawyer have sex with him, tribunal told

A former chair of the Criminal Bar Association (GBA) made a woman who was an aspiring lawyer have sex with him against her wishes, a disciplinary tribunal has heard.

Reform UK MP was detained for 'kicking' his then girlfriend

The Reform UK MP James McMurdock was apparently detained in a young offenders institution for repeatedly kicking his then girlfriend, it has emerged, despite previously claiming she was hurt after he pushed her.

TV review It's gentle and sedate - but full of laughs

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Pro-Brexit views not protected by equality law, tribunal rules

Supporting Brexit is not a belief that is protected from workplace discrimination, an employment tribunal has ruled, as a former Ukip councillor lost her claim that she had been bullied and harassed by her charity employer because she supported the UK's departure from the EU.

Damaging Africa's identity' Is it time Band Aid changed its tune?

Is it time Band Aid changed its tune?

Dirty drinking Dua Lipa mixing it with taste for brine

If Donald Trump's penchant for Diet Coke has ruined the drink for you, perhaps the answer is to follow Dua Lipa's lead and get to grips with a salty, dirty cocktail.

Will fans buy into 'Glicked' trend to bring back buzz of Barbenheimer?

The great Barbenheimer clash of 2023 - when Barbie came out on the same day as Oppenheimer - will be remembered for capturing the public imagination and bringing audiences back to cinemas in droves after years of Covid-induced apathy.

'Always in our hearts': tributes to woman found dead in boot of car

The family of Harshita Brella, who was found dead in the boot of a car in east London, have said they \"will never forget you till our last breath\" in a tribute to the 24-year-old.

Thousands of blocks of flats still unsafe, Labour peer tells Lords

Far too many high and medium-rise buildings remain unsafe in the wake of the Grenfell disaster, with dangerous cladding on at least 2,400 blocks, a housing minister has warned.

Ryanair and Vueling fined by Spain over bag and seat policies

Spain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair, a total of €179m (£150m) for charging passengers for hand luggage and seat reservations, prompting the Irish carrier to say banning the practices would \"destroy\" the ability to offer cheap tickets.

AI could herald 'a golden age' Scientists air fears and hopes

Scientists air fears and hopes

A long road Jeremy Clarkson: motoring writer, TV presenter, firebrand farmer - then politician?

Steve Berry, a presenter on the BBC's Top Gear TV show for six years, can remember the moment he first rubbed up against Jeremy Clarkson's ego and ambition.

Chancellor resists U-turn as Treasury studies moves to soften farm tax

Rachel Reeves is holding firm against a U-turn on inheritance tax for farmers, despite the Treasury analysing ways of softening the impact.

'Shameful' Snowiest place feels chill of Labour's fuel payment cuts

\"It's a bit fresh, isn't it?\" says Ken Cook, a retired headteacher, as an icy wind blasts into the valley from up the hill.

Average energy bill to rise to £1,738 from January as squeeze continues

The average annual energy bill in England, Scotland and Wales will increase to £1,738 from January, heaping further pressure on household finances, as the price cap rises by 1.2%.

Martial artist assaulted woman at Dublin hotel, civil court finds

A jury at Ireland's high court has found that the Irish martial arts fighter Conor McGregor assaulted a woman who had accused him of raping her at a hotel in Dublin in December 2018.

Don't think twice Ecstatic reactions to Bob Dylan biopic mean Chalamet may break Oscars record

Complete Unknown, James Mangold's biopic of Bob Dylan, finished filming five months ago.

UK man admits arson attack on Ukraine-linked London business

A British man has pleaded guilty to an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked business and accepting pay from a foreign intelligence agency.

Judges order a halt to case against MI5 over Manchester Arena blast

The families of the Manchester Arena bomb victims have said they are \"extremely disappointed\" after judges ruled they could not continue their legal action against MI5.

Anti-racism book events called off amid threats from far right

Hanif Kureishi, Billy Bragg and freedom of speech groups have voiced alarm after a number of venues cancelled events to promote a book by an anti-racism campaigner amid threats and fears that the recent riots have emboldened the far right.

'Parents' worst fear' The risks of drinking on backpacker party trail

Vang Vieng is an unlikely party hub. Surrounded by striking limestone mountains and caves in central Laos, it morphed from a small farming town to a hedonistic party hub in the early 2000s. Twentysomething backpackers are lured to the town by tubing on the Nam Song River, an activity in which travelers float downstream on inflatables between bars set among spectacular scenery. The experience has cemented Vang Vieng's spot on south-east Asia's famed backpacker trail.

Family mourns 'kind and loving' daughter who died in 'poison drink' incident in Laos

Tributes have been paid to the \"beautiful, kind and loving\" British tourist Simone White, one of six people to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos.

Gatwick terminal reopens after bomb scare evacuation

Gatwick airport's south terminal reopened for passengers yesterday afternoon after a security alert that caused disruption for thousands.

Crisis in special education holding children back, says ombudsman

England's special educational system is failing, causing thousands of children to have their development put back by months or even years, according to a damning report by the local government ombudsman.

Milan now boasts most expensive shopping Street

If the names Fendi, Dior, and Valentino were rubbed from the shopfronts, Milan's Via Monte Napoleone could pass for a slightly fancier than average street in the northern Italian style capital, with the typical jostle of vans and Vespas alongside Porsches, tourists, and Milanese locals.

Netanyahu invited to visit Hungary as world leaders split over ICC warrants

Hungary's illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC's momentous decision.

Start the presses: TikTok owner says it will publish print books

The company that owns TikTok - the video-based social media platform will begin publishing print books in February.