Dan Simmons, Author of Hyperion and The Terror, Dies at 77
Dan Simmons, award-winning author of Hyperion and The Terror, dies aged 77 in Colorado.
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Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge June 28, 2026
Test your general knowledge with 10 questions covering science, literature, movies, history, celebrities, and local news. Can you get full marks?
Kids' Quiz: Dolphin Blowholes and Cloud Speed
Five multiple-choice questions set by children test your knowledge on dolphin blowholes, cloud speed, and more. Submit your own brainteasers for future quizzes.
Why Washing Up Liquid Is Green: The Surprising Reason
People are just realising why many washing up liquids are green. The answer dates back to 1959 when Fairy launched the first British washing up liquid, setting a colour trend that others followed.
Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals True Identity as Doctor Sara Cohen
Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid, reveals her real name is Sara Cohen, a doctor who wore a wig to keep her writing secret.
Attenborough Names 6 Favourite Books Including 1515 Lucretius
David Attenborough reveals his six favourite books, from Foxe's Book of Martyrs to a 1515 Lucretius, praising the smell and thrill of printed books.
Andrew's Six Words to Meat Loaf Exposed by Biographer
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie reveals Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told Meat Loaf 'You can’t touch me, I’m royal' after a spat at the 1987 It's A Royal Knockout event at Alton Towers.
Strange Beach Audiobook Review: A Poetic Debut Explores Identity
Oluwaseun Olayiwola's debut poetry collection Strange Beach explores race, queer identity and family in a passionate audiobook narration.
Why Fairy Liquid Is Green: Curator Reveals Surprising Reason
A museum curator reveals that Fairy liquid's green colour dates back to 1898 when Fairy soap contained olive oil, making green the brand's signature hue that other companies later copied.
Can Xue and László Krasznahorkai Lead Odds for 2025 Nobel Literature Prize
Can Xue and László Krasznahorkai are joint favourites to win the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, with odds of 10/1. Haruki Murakami, Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are also in the running.
MAFS Australia Star's 'Barbie Waist' Rib Contouring Plan
MAFS Australia star Bec Zacharia is undergoing rib contouring in Bali for a 'Barbie waist', despite safety warnings and lack of long-term evidence.
Children's Book Roundup: New Picture Books and Novels
A mouse detective, a fresh Odyssey, a dangerous wish, and a reality TV satire: the best new children's and YA books reviewed.
Global Heatwave, Quakes, and Sports: Photos of the Day
Alpinists in Chamonix navigate glacier melt amid a heatwave, while Venezuela reels from earthquakes and Japan fans celebrate a World Cup draw. Selected by Natasha Rees-Bloor.
Share Your Top Book Picks with The Guardian This Month
The Guardian invites readers to share their favorite recent reads—fiction or non-fiction—for its monthly book recommendations series. Fill in the secure form to contribute.
World Cup Individual Focus Ignores Team Complexity
The World Cup narrative increasingly glorifies individual stars, overshadowing the collective team effort essential for success, argues Jonathan Liew.
Pope Leo XIV Early Writings Collection Coming in English
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, will release 'Freedom Under Grace' in September, featuring unpublished homilies from 2001-2013, offering insight into his spiritual development.
Ramsay: 'Make America Ginger Again' as Scots Charm Boston
Gordon Ramsay warns Scottish fans will 'Make America Ginger Again' as the Tartan Army charms Boston during the World Cup, with bars running dry and fans winning hearts.
Michael Douglas to Release Candid Memoir in 2026
Michael Douglas announces a candid memoir for October 2026, covering his career, personal struggles, and advocacy work.
Torquemada's Cain's Jawbone: £1,000 Prize for Solving 30-Year Mystery
Torquemada's unsolved murder mystery Cain's Jawbone is reissued with a £1,000 prize for ordering its 100 jumbled pages and identifying killers and victims.
Pass the Sick Bag: The Art of Airline Sick Bags in Sicko
A new book titled Sicko celebrates a 37-year collection of over 150 airline sick bags, started in memory of a boss who died in 1989. The collection includes rare bags from defunct airlines and sparked a joyful project.
David Dickinson: Age, Wife, and Grandson on Dragons' Den
David Dickinson, 84, has been married to Lorne Lesley since 1968. His grandson Miles became the youngest to secure backing on Dragons' Den.
Heatwave Office Wear: What to Wear and Avoid
Navigate office dress codes during a heatwave with expert tips on shorts, sleeveless tops, sandals, and fabrics. Avoid common pitfalls and stay professional.
Bury Ice Cream Farm Wins Four Awards Near Country Park
Jersey Girls ice cream farm in Bury has won four major awards at the Best of Northwest Local & Loved Awards, cementing its status among the UK's best artisan producers.
Kate Price Reveals Childhood Abuse In Explosive New Memoir
Kate Price's memoir reveals childhood sexual abuse by her father, who also sold her to men. Now an academic, she investigates child sex trafficking.
Seamus Heaney's Collected Poems Reveal His Genius
First complete collection of Seamus Heaney's poems reveals his genius through vernacular richness, unpublished works, and poetic innovation.
Kiran Desai on her two-decade journey to write Booker follow-up
Kiran Desai discusses her two-decade journey writing her Booker-longlisted novel, isolation, and immigration fears in New York.
Guardian Easter Cryptic Crossword 2026: Chain Puzzle Challenge
Guardian's Easter cryptic crossword 2026 by Maskarade features a chain of 35 six-letter words. PDF version required due to technical issues.
Brothers of the Gun: Historian Mark Lee Gardner on the real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday
Historian Mark Lee Gardner's new book explores the real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, separating fact from legend about the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
JH Prynne, Influential British Poet, Dies at 89
JH Prynne, the maverick British poet and scholar known for his obscure yet influential work, has died aged 89.
Richard Beard's New Memoir Project Invites Public to Write Their Lives on a Chessboard Grid
Richard Beard's new memoir project, The Universal Turing Machine, invites public contributions structured as a chessboard grid of 64 squares, each narrating a year of life.
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