Top lawyers urge judges to leave all-male Garrick

A group of more than 60 lawyers in England and Wales has called on all judges who are members of the men-only Garrick to resign from the club immediately, claiming membership is \"incompatible with the core principles of justice, equality, and fairness\".

US toughens stance to call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

The US has drafted a new UN security council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefi re” and hostage deal in Gaza, amid mounting pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign and allow the delivery of substantial amounts of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory.

Ukraine 'Could Double' Production Of Drones With Support From The West

Ukraine could make 2m drones a year - double the existing rate of production with extra financial support from the US, other western governments and private citizens, the country's minister for digital transformation has claimed.

Robots And 'Superchips' How Nvidia Is Widening Its Lead In World Of AI

The chipmaker Nvidia has extended its lead in artificial intelligence with its announcement of a new "super chip", a quantum computing service and a suite of tools to help develop the ultimate sci-fi dream: general-purpose humanoid robotics. Here we look at what the company is doing and what it might mean.

A Global Frenzy How Kate Mania Is Driven By Fake News

When The Sun published images of the Prince and Princess of Wales shopping at a farm shop at the weekend, it said it was doing so "in a bid to end weeks of online speculation which has seen wild conspiracy theories about Kate spread unchecked".

Never say never Farrell leaves door open for future England comeback

Owen Farrell says he wants to play rugby for as long as possible and has left the door open to a potential England return.

'Psychologically it was tough.I had to trust my body again'

Liverpool's Joe Gomez is back on England duty for the first time since a knee injury that kept him out for nine months

Luxembourg's Euros dream can lead to close shave for legend

Team long counted among Europe's minnows are two games from the finals, starting today in Georgia

Warner and Roy fail to bag Hundred contracts while Phoenix enlist Jones

West Indians prove popular in men's draft and Australia's women retain major appeal

Red Bull battle to maintain focus as Horner saga rages

Team still dominant on the track, and still in disarray off it, will likely come under the spotlight again in Australia

The son of a taxi driver and nurse who has changed the world of tech

Like many artificial intelligence pioneers, Mustafa Suleyman has expressed concerns about a technology that he has played a key role in advancing.

Gucci slump sparks profit warning from owner Kering

The French billionaire François-Henri Pinault's luxury goods company, Kering, has issued a profit warning as demand dries up for its leading brand Gucci in China.

'A new authoritarian era' Article 23 is latest blow to Hong Kong's former global status

Hong Kong was once Asia's world city, a global financial hub and business gateway to China. But the passage of new national security laws is the latest sign the door is closing.

Renaissance master's saint panels back together after 450 years

Eight surviving panels of Piero della Francesca's Augustinian altarpiece have been reassembled after 450 years, possibly solving one of its enduring mysteries.

Evidence mounts for charge of 'man-made famine'

The accusation by the UN and other humanitarians that Israel may be committing a war crime by deliberately starving Gaza's population is likely to significantly increase the prospect of legal culpability for the country, including at the International Court of justice.

Israeli diplomats dismiss interim findings into Unrwa's role in Gaza

Israeli diplomats have pre-emptively attacked the findings of two inquiries into the role of the UN Palestinian refugee agency, Unrwa, in Gaza, on the day that one of the inquiries submitted its interim finding to the UN secretary general, António Guterres.

Staunton to segue from The Crown to Hello, Dolly!

After a four-year delay caused by the pandemic, Imelda Staunton is finally taking on the lead role in the first West End staging of Hello, Dolly! since 1984.

The Crown leads Bafta TV nominations despite criticism of final series

The Crown leads the 2024 TV Baftas awards nominations after being shortlisted in eight categories.

1922 backbench committee Prime minister calls for united front amid local election fears

Rishi Sunak has sought to unify his fractious party before what could be a brutal set of local elections, urging his MPs to ignore dissenting voices and present a coherent front.

Armitage celebrates spring joy with a climate warning on World Poetry Day

He imagines blossom as fancy dress, as an artist or a magician lighting up countryside, town and city. Yes, it is a thing of beauty and joy but also, sometimes, a pertinent reminder of changing climate patterns.

Murdoch 'turned a blind eye' to wrongdoing, say Harry's lawyers

Rupert Murdoch \"turned a blind eye\" to an extensive cover-up of wrongdoing at his newspapers, Prince Harry's lawyers have alleged at the high court in London.

Flagship Rwanda bill to be delayed after Lords inflict seven defeats

Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda deportation bill is expected to be put on hold until at least next month after the House of Lords inflicted seven defeats yesterday.

'I can deal with leaving' Woman tells of ending life at Dignitas

Paola Marra's social calendar has been packed recently.

MI6 chief and civil service head resign from all-male Garrick Club

Both decide to quit after membership list revealed in Guardian

Tobacco And Vapes Bill To Grant Council Officers Power To Fine Sellers

Council officers are to be handed powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines to enforce a landmark law banning future generations from smoking, which Rishi Sunak hails today as a chance to "save thousands of lives and billions of pounds".

Sri Lanka Elephants At Risk In Deadly Competition Over Land

Setting out from home to collect firewood on a cool spring morning last year, Harshini Wanninayake and her mother had no idea only one of them would come back alive.

Starvation Restricting Aid May Be 'War Crime'

Israeli restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza may amount to the war crime of deliberate starvation, the UN said yesterday, as the White House called for unimpeded access for aid shipments.

NHS England Chief Breaks Silence To Brand Hester's Remarks 'Racist, Sexist And Violent'

The head of NHS England has condemned remarks made by Frank Hester, the health tech entrepreneur, as "racist, sexist and violent", amid internal pressure to speak out.

Labour Vows Climate Crisis Will Be A Priority For Bank

A Labour government will make fighting global heating a priority for the Bank of England as it seeks to put environmental sustainability at the heart of its plans to grow the economy, Rachel Reeves has announced.

Digital Risk Using Social Media Is 'Like Driving On Roads With No Speed Limit'

It was the hush that worried the US's top doctor as he toured the country's university campuses last year. So many youngsters were plugged into earphones and gazing into laptops and phones that it was incredibly quiet in the communal areas.