Ex-RAF base set to house refugees may be unsafe, files show

A UK military base due to accommodate up to 2,000 asylum seekers has been found to be contaminated with ground gases and unexploded ordnance, according to government documents.

'We won't give up' Family of boy killed by Israeli police want justice

Rami Halhouli had just lit a firework in East Jerusalem to celebrate the end of another day R of Ramadan when his life was cut short.

Storm ina teacup over vegan National Trust scones

The National Trust has long prided itself on its famous scones. There is even a blog dedicated to them, along with a Scone of the Month feature.

Salah helps Liverpool to deny Brighton and find space at top

Liverpool had spent 65 minutes fighting for every inch on the pitch against a determined Brighton, but then a perfect pass from Alexis Mac Allister found Mohamed Salah in yards of space. The forward soon had his arms outstretched as he and Anfield breathed a sigh of relief.

Maanum scare casts shadow over Arsenal's extra-time win

Sometimes the result is the least important thing. A roaring wall of red erupted behind the goal and players and staff on the bench spilled down the sidelines as Arsenal scored late into extra time to retain their Continental League Cup title with a win against Chelsea.

Yorkshire 2.0: how Graves plans to rebuild county's reputation after racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq's allegations left damage but the returning chairman nowstrives for promotion and stability

Salt, air and bricks Everyday materials could offer key to storing renewable energy

Think of battery ingredients and cadmium lithium, and nickel come to mind. Now think again. What about salt, air, bricks and hand-warmer gel? In our electricity-hungry future they could provide heat to manufacturers who need it, and to help keep the lights on at times when energy is short.

Boyfriend of Mike Ashley's daughter joins Frasers board

The owner of Sports Direct, Frasers Group, has promoted the boyfriend of its main shareholder Mike Ashley's youngest daughter to the company's board, it has emerged.

Knockout success Chinese boxing comedy with hint of feminism tops film charts

In a country where cinemas are normally dominated by wolf warrior blockbusters or nationalist historical epics, the surprise hit of China's box office in 2024 is a feelgood comedy about a woman who transforms her lacklustre lifeand herself - through boxing.

Trump lacks the brains to become a dictator, says ex-aide

Donald Trump's former national security adviser has said the former president \"hasn't got the brains\" to helm a dictatorship, despite his admiration for such rulers.

Poland launches inquiry into previous government's use of Pegasus spyware

Poland has launched an investigation into its previous government's use of the controversial spyware Pegasus, with a parliamentary inquiry under way and the possibility of criminal charges being brought against former government officials.

Bursary set up in memory of photographer Eamonn McCabe

A bursary focusing on the theme of sporting endeavour and designed to help talented young photographers has been launched in memory of the award-winning Guardian and Observer photographer Eamonn McCabe.

Two in three families visit nature once a week at most, poll suggests

More than three-quarters of children want to spend more time in nature, the National Trust has found, as the conservation charity pushes ministers to ensure youngsters are no more than a 15-minute walk from green spaces.

British Museum investigated over looted Ethiopian items

The information watchdog is investigating the British Museum over claims it has been overly secretive about some of the most sensitive items in its collection - a group of sacred Ethiopian altar tablets that have been hidden from view at the museum for more than 150 years.

Mayoral elections RMT supports independent candidate in blow for Labour

A transport union has endorsed an independent candidate, Jamie Driscoll, in the North East mayoral election. The move is a blow to Labour, which had barred him from standing for the party in the election.

Oxford's team confirm three rowers had bug before Boat Race

Oxford University Boat Club have confirmed three members of their men's team were suffering from a stomach bug before Saturday's Boat Race defeat by Cambridge, but could not identify the specific cause.

King Charles seen at first public event since his cancer diagnosis

King Charles has attended the annual Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle, his first major public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer.

Home Office 'waiting for us to die off', Windrush victim says

A veteran who was a victim of the Windrush scandal has said he fears the government is \"waiting for us to die off\" before paying compensation.

Thousands take to streets in Israel to demand removal of Netanyahu

Tens of thousands of people across Israel joined families of hostages this weekend to protest against the government and call for the removal of Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Israeli prime minister grapples with one of the most serious threats yet to his coalition.

Living it up: comedy set on country estate boosts tweed and flat cap sales

Heritage checks and tweeds, sharp tailoring and expensive watches shoppers are increasingly seeking to emulate the old money English upper-class style portrayed in Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix comedy series The Gentlemen.

Trump victory could threaten 1.5C target, says former UN climate chief

Victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election this year could put the world's climate goals at risk, a former UN climate chief has said.

Cuts 'force universities to rely on Chinese students'

The Conservative party's \"scorched earth\" immigration policies risk UK universities becoming increasingly reliant on students from China to avoid financial crisis, a former universities minister has said.

Israel puts plan to UN to disband Palestine aid agency

Israel has given the UN a proposal to dismantle Unrwa, its relief agency in the Palestinian territories, and transfer its staff to a replacement agency to make large-scale food deliveries into Gaza, according to UN sources.

Plan to scrap non-dom tax status 'is full of loopholes' for super-rich

Labour analysis finds Sunak’s family could save almost 250m

Shedding money Port fury at altered plan for border checks

I t’s a monumental white elephant, just painted black,” said Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Portsmouth city council’s cabinet member for transport, standing outside a £23m warehouse, which was completed two years ago.

Relatives of dictatorship victims angered.by Lula's ban on remembrance events

Relatives of the victims of Brazil’s brutal two-decade dictatorship have voiced anger and dismay over President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ’s reported decision to block offi cial remembrance events marking the  60th anniversary of the 1964  military coup d’état.

US adds voice to views that famine probably already present in Gaza

Famine is probably present already in at least some areas of northern Gaza , while other areas are in danger of falling into conditions of starvation, the US state department said yesterday, a day after the world’s top court ordered Israel to allow food aid into the territory.

Not so super food Our vegetables are losing nutrients. Can biofortification help?

In 2004, Donald Davis and fellow scientists at the University of Texas made an alarming discovery: 43 foods, mostly vegetables, showed a marked decrease in nutrients between the mid and late 20th century.

"We'd like to shoot them' Growing number of wolfdogs raises hackles across Europe

From the moment the rangers first saw him on their trail cameras, the problem was apparent. The wolf, spotted deep in the woods of Italy’s Gran Bosco di Salbertrand park, was not grey like his companion, but an unusual blond. His colouring indicated this was not a wolf at all, but a hybrid wolfdog – the first to be seen so far into Piedmont’s alpine region. And where one hybrid is found, more are sure to follow.

'Another galaxy' Voters in Surrey on Hunt's idea of salaries

“I felt like I must be from another galaxy when I heard it,” Merve Topaloğlu says of the chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s suggestion that collecting £100,000 a year is “not a huge salary”.