The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing…
The pitfalls of perfectionism – and why ‘good enough’ should be your goal | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship
Healthy striving – a flexible wish to improve – accepts limits and understands that error is integral to mastery The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health…
JD Vance: ‘despicable toady for Trump’ – and 2028 candidate in all but name
Vice-president has emerged as key defender of Maga flame – and is backed by big tech billions. Is this the heir apparent? “We did not have a lot of money,”…
The Guardian view on microplastics research: questioning results is good for science, but has political consequences | Editorial
Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this…
Weight-loss drugs do nothing to address the troubled relationships we have with our bodies | Susie Orbach
The food, beauty and pharmaceutical industries poison our self-image. GLP-1 drugs will only make them richer – and strengthen the hold they have over us Fifty years ago, I started…
High-speed train crash in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead
Dozens also seriously injured, says transport minister, after two trains collide and derail near Adamuz in Cordóba province, authorities say At least 21 people have been killed and 30 seriously…
Sydney Harbour shark attack: police warn against swimming and say heavy rain created ‘perfect storm’ before boy bitten
Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party
Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance Donald Trump’s escalating calls for the United States to seize or otherwise…
Australian billionaires increased their wealth by almost $600,000 a day on average over last year, report shows
Data collected by Oxfam shows 48 billionaires hold more wealth than bottom 40% of the population – 11 million people – combined Get our breaking news email, free app or…
New Australian carbon credit scheme for solar and EVs accused of potentially misleading customers
Climate campaigners have complained to the ACCC about Aetium, saying the company failed a key global standard designed to incentivise carbon reduction Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…