Culture
Michael Palin in the Philippines review – who else could cause such a weird moment with the president?
From ‘recycled chicken’ being sold on a stall to Bongbong fanboying over the Fish-Slapping Dance, Palin’s travel shows always explore fascinating things that others don’t. It is a reminder that his work is increasingly precious
Jack Seale
US
Trump doubles down on claims US will win war with Iran ‘one way or another’ as talks are in doubt – US politics live
President claims US negotiators spoke with Iranian officials through intermediaries after Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’
Cecilia Nowell (now); Shrai Popat and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
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Environment
New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused
Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight different factors, including lost food production
Graham Readfearn
World
Corrections and clarifications
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Corrections and clarifications column editor
US
Trump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US history
President seeks midterms boost as White House says project, built by Indian-owned company, will begin in 2030
Joseph Gedeon in Washington
Football
Scale of City’s punishment is the only story but Premier League must bear some responsibility
Manchester City have come out fighting against the guilty verdict but the Premier League faces questions of its own
Barney Ronay
Politics
Cost of green transition could be spread among UK taxpayers, energy secretary suggests
Miatta Fahnbulleh says Britain must look at how costs are recovered – and that could mean money off bills
Kiran Stacey and Pippa Crerar
Technology
Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback
Chipmaker says new system was designed to prevent AI agents from going rogue amid incidents at top companies
Guardian staff and agencies
UK
Local representatives question official accounts after suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford
Amid conflicting statements, local MP and councillors demand answers over how suspects were allowed to enter residential areas of nearby village
Jamie Grierson
UK
Michael Wynn-Jones, husband of Delia Smith, dies aged 85
Former journalist and honorary life president of Norwich City FC died peacefully at home on Monday
Charlie Moloney
Leaders gather for emergency summit as ceasefire talks enter critical phase
Diplomats from more than 30 nations arrive in Geneva amid cautious optimism that a framework agreement could be reached within days.
Eleanor Whitfield in Geneva
Record monsoon floods displace two million across South Asia
Aid agencies warn of a looming humanitarian crisis as rivers breach their banks for the third time this season.
Rahul Mehta in Dhaka
Historic election hands opposition first victory in a generation
Voters delivered a decisive rebuke to the ruling party after a campaign dominated by the cost of living and corruption allegations.
Sofia Andersson
Tokyo unveils ambitious plan to become carbon neutral by 2040
The metropolitan government will retrofit 1.2 million buildings and electrify its entire bus fleet under the new roadmap.
Kenji Watanabe in Tokyo
Cabinet split deepens over plans to overhaul planning laws
Senior ministers clash behind closed doors as the prime minister pushes ahead with a bill critics call 'a developers' charter'.
Harriet Cole, Political correspondent
Opinion polls show tightest race in a decade with weeks to go
Analysis of 40 surveys puts the two main parties within the margin of error as undecided voters hold the balance.
Thomas Grey
Lobbying watchdog calls for tougher rules on ministers' second jobs
The independent adviser says the current system 'invites suspicion' and recommends a two-year cooling-off period.
Fatima Hassan
Markets rally as central bank hints at first rate cut since 2020
The FTSE 100 closed at a record high and the pound strengthened after policymakers said inflation was 'on a sustainable path'.
Nadia Petrova, Economics editor
High street giant to close 120 stores in restructuring
Up to 3,000 jobs are at risk as the retailer shifts investment online after another year of falling footfall.
Oliver Baines
Airline profits soar as travellers shrug off higher fares
The carrier reported a 40% jump in annual profit and said demand for summer bookings was 'exceptionally strong'.
Lucy Chen
Start-up valuations tumble as investors demand path to profit
Venture funding fell to its lowest level in six years as founders face a tougher fundraising climate.
Sam Whitaker in San Francisco
Regulators open investigation into AI chatbots over child safety
Authorities in the EU and UK will examine whether leading assistants do enough to protect under-18s from harmful content.
Alex Rivera, Technology editor
Chipmaker unveils processor it claims doubles laptop battery life
The new architecture promises 'all-week' battery for thin-and-light notebooks, with the first devices due before the holidays.
Mei Tanaka
Massive data breach exposes records of 40 million customers
The telecoms company said names, addresses and partial payment details were accessed in a 'sophisticated' attack.
Ben Carter
The right to repair is finally becoming law. Will it work?
New rules force manufacturers to sell spare parts for a decade. We look at what changes for consumers.
Alex Rivera
Paris magic and tradition keep the Arc in a class of its own above the latest gimmicks
It may not be the official best race in the world but winning at Longchamp still confers a status little else can match
Greg Wood
County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard
The franchise tournament remains an enigma after an unexpectedly dramatic men’s international summer and a thrilling Championship title race
Ali Martin
‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan
No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028
Andy Bull in Llanelli
Do the British Museum’s links with Palantir and BP bring it into disrepute?
Letter: Dr Chris Garrard responds to an article about George Osborne assuming that Palantir founder Peter Thiel’s visit to view the Bayeux tapestry would remain secret
MTV VMAs 2026: full list of winners
Taylor Swift and Madonna were the big winners, with Swift now the recipient of the most MTV VMAs in history
Guardian music
Sex, drugs and floral fabrics: Celia Birtwell relives her wild times – and wilder outfits – with Ossie Clark
They dressed – and partied with – the innermost in-crowd. As a swirling new show celebrates their fashion creations, Birtwell recalls her happy days with Clark and her sorrow at the loss of David Hockney
Jess Cartner-Morley
‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
Mission goes ahead despite some fears an initial engine failure after the Texas launch would scupper the attempt
Ian Sample Science editor
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Scientific breakthrough could reduce food waste and make it easier to add the fruit to prepackaged food
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
Did you solve it? Isaac Newton’s tower drop puzzle
The solution to the seventeenth century stumper
Alex Bellos
The Guardian view on the Drumcree parade: ghosts from the past have brought Stormont to the brink
Editorial: A reckless decision to authorise an Orange Order parade with a notorious history has deepened the political crisis in the Northern Ireland executive
Editorial
The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards
Editorial: John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budget
Editorial
Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope
Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Polly Toynbee
