A parent shares how Bolton's inclusive play scheme in the late 1990s and early 2000s provided essential out-of-school care for disabled children, benefiting all children by fostering understanding and reducing stigma.
The UK is in its third heatwave of the year as western Europe endures its hottest June on record, with death toll estimates surpassing 20,000 across the continent.
Andy Burnham apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's Gaza military action and promised more pressure on Israel, aiming to win back progressive voters lost over the issue.
There is an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño ranking among the largest since 1950, with 97% probability it persists through spring 2027, researchers say.
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The UK government proposes plain packaging, limited colours, and flavour restrictions for vapes to reduce appeal to children, as data shows nearly 20% of teenagers have tried vaping.
A new exhibition at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich places John Constable's The Hay Wain in the context of the climate crisis, revealing the painting's conservationist message and the fragility of the natural world.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, showcasing a vastly improved attacking style under Didier Deschamps compared to their 2022 semi-final victory.
Plans for New Zealand's first AI datacentre in Makarewa raise concerns about electricity, water use, and noise pollution, with locals demanding greater transparency.
Labor mayor Darcy Byrne is spearheading a grassroots movement to curb gambling harm, pushing for fewer pokies in NSW clubs, comparing the lobby to the NRA.
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The conspiracy around 11 missing or dead US scientists linked to secret research has roots in a 1977 British TV episode, sparking federal investigation.
A greater crested tern found dead at Robe, South Australia, has tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. Experts say this signals local transmission of the disease.
A writer in Langstone, Hampshire, accidentally prodded a tree bumblebee nest with a bamboo cane, triggering a defensive hiss and a swarm of bees. The bees, though aggressive, only buzzed and bumped, with one brief chase.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, scientists confirm, as the UK faces a third heatwave and wildfires rage across France and Spain.
During June's record-breaking heatwave, ozone concentrations were continuously raised across Europe, causing widespread air pollution. The 2003 European heatwave led to about 2,000 extra UK deaths, 800 from ozone.
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The High Pay Centre, a thinktank exposing CEO excess, closes after funding loss. It revealed FTSE 100 CEOs earn median worker's annual salary in 2.5 days. Closure linked to anti-DEI trends.
The Guardian's Invertebrate of the Year competition returns. Nominate your favorite spineless species by midnight on Monday 13 July. The winner will be announced by First Dog on the Moon.
A garter snake swallows a toxic frog, a penguin surfs in Rio, and a treehopper seeks votes in the Invertebrate of the Year contest. Plus, puffins, storks, and more.
Conservationists fear swift chicks were thrown into a skip during house renovations in Jarrow, despite legal protections. A single swiftlet is recovering at a shelter.
The desert rain frog, native to a narrow coastal strip of south-west Africa, has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN red list, as its habitat is threatened by diamond mining and development projects.
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Typhoon Maysak, the first to hit China in 2026, caused devastating floods in Guangxi, leaving 11 dead and hundreds of snakes loose. Meanwhile, Mumbai received 300mm of rain in a day, leading to building collapses and 13 deaths.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine's US Senate race; Troy Jackson, a logger and populist, emerges as the ideal candidate to challenge Susan Collins.
Facewatch facial recognition in UK shops will alert police in real time to serious offenders, but civil liberties groups warn of a 'dangerous escalation' towards surveillance and criminalisation.
As climate change accelerates species extinction and landscape transformation, Western culture lacks rituals for ecological grief. Experts and communities call for formal mourning practices to address this growing emotional burden.
The Trump administration has spent $2.7bn to cancel offshore wind projects and $1.125bn to boost coal, critics say this raises Americans' bills and enriches cronies.
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MPs call on the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing as the country swelters in its third heatwave of the summer, following a 50-minute film by Chris Packham.
The Magnolia Mother's Trust provides Black single mothers in Jackson, Mississippi with $1,000 monthly for a year. The program's impact includes reduced stress, improved family time, and community building.
The GMB union has warned Labour MPs not to support a cap on political donations, claiming it could endanger union funding for the party. Labour whips are urging MPs to heed the warning ahead of next week's vote.
Pauline Hanson's UK meetings with far-right figures like Tommy Robinson and Holly Valance are part of a deliberate strategy to build a global brand, experts say, leveraging controversy for media attention.
Lucy Mangan declares emergency Crone Law requiring cotton clothing above 30C, criticizes Taylor Swift for secret wedding, celebrates new romantasy bookshop, and ponders family bike lessons.
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The US men's national team's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium drew 33.1 million viewers, the most-watched US telecast since the Super Bowl, with a peak of 41 million.
