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Music review Freewheelin' Dylan keeps band on alert
You could infer a lot from the way Bob Dylan's backing band arrange themselves on stage.
Will written on boxes of mince pies and frozen fish is valid, court rules
A will written on the back of cardboard food packaging has been found to be valid by the high court, meaning a charity stands to inherit £180,000.
Exiles ask King Charles to rescind honour given to Bahrain's monarch
King Charles has been asked by exiles from Bahrain to rescind an honour he bestowed this week on the ruler of the Gulf kingdom.
Number of people with diabetes has doubled in 30 years, global study says
The number of people with diabetes has doubled over the past 30 years to more than 800 million worldwide, according to an international study.
Most TV ads for sweets and crisps shown before watershed
Most TV adverts for sweets, crisps and chocolate shown when children are likely to be watching are made by firms who claim not to promote their products to that age group.
British Museum given record £1bn collection of Chinese ceramics
The British Museum has been given a private collection of Chinese ceramics worth about £1bn, the highest value object donation in UK museum history.
'Potentially powerful' What the report says on the role of four bishops
The review into abuse carried out by John Smyth suggested a number of senior Church of England figures failed to act on concerns and disclosures about sadistic abuse. This is what the report says about four serving and former C of E bishops.
Cleric who knew of Smyth abuse may help select Welby successor
A retired clergyman who could be part of the selection process for the next archbishop of Canterbury knew about the sadistic abuse of boys and young men in the early 1980s but failed to take action, according to the report that triggered Justin Welby's resignation.
Sara Sharif's father tells court he takes 'full responsibility' for daughter's death
Sara Sharif's father told a court yesterday that he took \"full responsibility\" for the 10-year-old's death and admitted striking her across the abdomen with a metal pole as she lay dying.
'Minuscule' quantity of Salisbury novichok was enough to kill, inquiry hears
A \"minuscule\" amount of the nerve agent used in the attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal - as small as a sixth of a grain of salt - could have been enough to prove fatal, a government scientist has told an inquiry.
It may be early days but Kemi Kaze is the gift that keeps on giving - to the Labour party
On balance, Keir Starmer can probably live with this. The first four months of his time in office may not have been quite as straightforward as he would have liked, but at least he can tick off prime minister's questions as something he doesn't have to worry much about.
Pensions - Actors urge chancellor to boost green investment with overhaul
Leading British actors including Mark Rylance, Olivia Colman, and Benedict Cumberbatch have called on the chancellor to increase investment in clean energy by reforming pensions.
Cost of assisted dying could force cuts to other NHS care, says Streeting
Civil servants are looking at the extra costs that legalising assisted dying would put on the NHS, with a warning from Wes Streeting that some services may be cut to fund any expanded end-of-life care.
Whitehall Robbins one of 10 in running to lead civil service
The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is one of 10 applicants on the longlist to take over from Simon Case as the UK's most senior civil servant, the Guardian understands.
Gene-editing research cracks the code for growing sweet tomatoes
It is a common complaint in the produce aisle: tomatoes today may be big, but they are tasteless. Now researchers say they can remedy the problem by tweaking genes that affect sugar levels in the fruit.
Bafta to strip awards for cases of 'proven dishonesty' from 2025
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts will be able to strip future award winners in cases of \"proven dishonesty\", or if they are convicted of a serious criminal offence.
Timothy West, beloved star of screen, and stage, dies at 90
The actor Timothy West, whose career ranged from Shakespeare, Ibsen and Pinter on stage to TV appearances in Brass, EastEnders and Great Canal Journeys (with his wife, Prunella Scales), has died aged 90.
'Bully' rebuke to Trump over China strikes blow to Mandelson's hopes of US ambassador role
Peter Mandelson's position as the frontrunner to be US ambassador has been questioned after it emerged he criticised Donald Trump for being a \"bully\" and too hostile towards China on trade policy.
Transition Biden offers a smooth handover in meeting with bitter rival
Donald Trump met Joe Biden yesterday in the White House and promised a transfer of power that is \"as smooth as it can get\".
'Out of the blue' US military shocked as Fox News host picked for defence secretary
The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, a national guard veteran and Fox News presenter who has called for a purge of generals for pursuing \"woke\" diversity policies.
Trump's early second-term appointments fuel fears of push for extremist agenda
Donald Trump may have won a second term as president just last week, but his recent administration appointments have already heightened fears among some who believe his return to the White House will lead to an extremist agenda.
US sketch President treats successor with dignity - a courtesy missing last time
Democrats, who 10 days ago were proclaiming Trump a fascist, are now treating him like just another politician
John Lewis hopes its festive TV ad will help ease pressures
Over the years its Christmas adverts have featured a menagerie of lovable creatures, but this year John Lewis is tugging on heartstrings with a Narnia-inspired tale of two sisters that, for the first time, gives its struggling department stores a starring role.
'Positive story of hope': Guardian readers help save wildlife haven
A unique farm that was \"accidentally\" rewilded 35 years ago and is now a haven for endangered nightingales and other rare wildlife has been saved, thanks in part to the generosity of Guardian readers.
Pharmacies Vote to Cut Hours Within Weeks in Funding Row
Pharmacies have said they will halt a number of services within weeks, including free medicine deliveries and extended opening hours, unless the government drastically increases funding for the sector to stem an \"escalating crisis\".
Guardian to stop posting on 'toxic' X from official accounts
The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, from its official accounts.
Israel 'committing crimes against humanity' in Gaza, warns report
US-based Human Rights Watch condemns use of forced evacuation orders
Barbados PM: climate action will benefit US
Mia Amor Mottley, the climate champion prime minister of Barbados, has invited Donald Trump to a face-to-face meeting where she would seek \"common ground\" and persuade him that climate action was in his own interests.
Parry: Premier League would be 'sterile' without EFL
Rick Parry has accused the Premier League of undervaluing the football pyramid, arguing that without the \"variety and competition\" that come from relegation and promotion the game would become \"sterile\".
Official review: Coote faces FA investigation as Webb breaks silence on video
The Football Association has launched its own investigation into the behaviour of the referee David Coote after remarks he made about Jürgen Klopp in a video that surfaced online this week.