‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists
As holidaymakers descend on Brittany this summer, trebling the population of some villages and towns, local people are unimpressed Name: “Parisians out!” Age: It officially commenced at the start of…
This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly
Global heating is an outrage, not a tragedy. We deserve the facts about the climate crisis – I choose the Guardian because it’s one of the few places left to…
The Guardian view on Britain helping Ukraine: build the weapons independence Kyiv needs | Editorial
Moscow hopes western politics will weaken support for Kyiv. The UK and Europe’s answer should be to make Ukraine increasingly capable of defending itself alone The events of the past…
Why does the New York Times keep calling the left ‘divisive’?
The newspaper often uses the word to describe elections with progressive contenders, implying a previous whole destroyed by the left “El-Sayed and Stevens Project Party Unity After Divisive Race,” announced…
Our climate is changing rapidly – and our politicians sound increasingly surreal | Zoe Williams
On a panel show last week, everyone in the audience wanted to talk about the climate emergency, but the lines rolled out by a Tory MP simply dissolved on contact…
US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugs The US military has launched a deadly strike on a vessel in the…
‘A rock star on her own terms’: why we’re still so fascinated by Meg White
Recent incorrect attempts to reveal the White Stripes star’s whereabouts reflect how much we’re still obsessed with the one-of-a-kind drummer In February 2011, the White Stripes announced they were no…
Families need to openly talk to children about misogyny, consent and sexual violence. Here’s how to start | Stephanie Wescott and Jane Gilmore for the Conversation
All family members should feel safe to raise concerns, ask questions and cover topics without fear of shutdown or reprimand There have been multiple high-profile alleged incidents of sexual violence…
From mixed martial arts to mechanical dogs: the World Robot Conference 2026 – in pictures
More than 3,000 products were shown at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing as China showcased its rapidly growing robotics industry. The event, which ran from 19-23 August, showcased…