Judge denies Trump lawyers’ second request for mistrial
Israel-Gaza war
Rafah offensive could give Hamas ‘strategic victory’, US says
The White House says that more civilian deaths in Rafah will play into Hamas’ ‘twisted narrative’ about Israel; UNGA resolution calls on security council to reconsider membership request
The shadowy criminal groups taking over from yakuza in Japan
Organised in a deliberately loose fashion, tokuryū pose fresh problems for police, as years of crackdowns see the appeal of a yakuza life fade
Trump trial key takeaways
Stormy Daniels stays consistent
Trump attorneys sought to cast doubt on adult star’s account of alleged tryst – but she refused to concede any inconsistencies
Spotlight
‘I am starting to panic about my child’s future’
Climate scientists wary of starting families
A fifth of female climate scientists who responded to Guardian survey said they had opted to have no or fewer children
Jonny Greenwood
‘I’m still arsing around on instruments like when I was a kid’
America’s unseen book bans
The long history of censorship in prisons
Tens of thousands of books are banned in US prisons, in an often arbitrary process that limits education opportunities
‘I want to decide my vote for myself’
How women are shaping India’s political landscape
Emboldened by the financial independence offered by self-help groups, women in rural Odisha are increasingly becoming a force politicians have to reckon with
‘Sugar is brown!’
There’s more to the sweet stuff than its pure white version
Seth Meyers on Stormy Daniels testimony
‘How are they going to teach this era of history in high school?’
Leading questions
My mother spends her days serving a ‘holy man’. How can I make her see he is not a positive force?
‘I can’t take Michael Bublé seriously’
Mick Harvey on songwriting, staying straight and ‘survivor’s guilt’
14-year-old signs record MLS deal that includes Man City move
The midfielder is considered one of the best young American players of his generation and is set to join City in pre-arranged transfer when he turns 18
It won’t be easy for Caitlin Clark in the world’s most unmerciful league
Bryan Armen Graham
NBA
Suns fire Vogel after early playoff exit in coach’s first season
The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Frank Vogel after a disappointing season that ended with the team being swept in the playoffs by the Timberwolves
Leverkusen 2-2 Roma (agg 4-2)
Stanisic saves unbeaten record as hosts progress to Europa League final
A goal from Josip Stanisic in the seventh minute of injury time preserved Leverkusen’s flawless run. Join Simon Burnton for live reaction
NFL offseason winners
From Rodgers to the Bears, via Houston
French Open
Nadal ready to ‘go for everything’ in push to peak
Jokić is MVP yet again. So why are his Nuggets struggling in the playoffs?
Alex Kirshner
MMA
Mark Coleman survived alcoholism. Then came the house fire and coma
Putin watches military parade featuring a solitary, Soviet-era tank
Victory Day event commemorating second world war highlights drain of Ukraine war on Russia’s military
Israel-Gaza war
UK will not follow US in withholding arms sales to Israel
Air Vanuatu
Flights cancelled and tourists stranded as airline put into voluntary liquidation
Eurovision 2024
Israel qualifies for contest final despite protests
India
India says Canada has offered no evidence it was involved in death of Sikh separatist
Ukraine war briefing
Zelenskiy fires top bodyguard after failed assassination attempt
UK news
UK has moved out of recession, official figures show
Xi Jinping
Hungary rolls out red carpet for Xi in final leg of European tour
Media
Four UK newspaper editors named in Prince Harry’s case against Daily Mail publisher
Europe
Students hold Gaza war protests ahead of UN vote on Palestinian statehood
The Stakes - US Election
At least once a week
What’s really at risk in the 2024 election? Adam Gabbatt cuts through the clutter and guides you through the biggest stories, questions and curiosities in this hugely consequential election. We’ll focus on the stakes – not the odds.
Trump on Trial
Weekly, and more frequent editions during trial
Stay up to date on all of Donald Trump’s trials.
Guardian staff will send weekly updates each Wednesday – and more frequent editions during trial
Well Actually
Weekly
Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life
Podcasts
Podcasts
The Audio Long Read
The true cost of El Salvador’s new gold rush – podcast
Today in Focus
Rishi Sunak staggers on – but for how long?
Football Weekly
Real Madrid do it again in Champions League – Football Weekly Extra
Science Weekly
How much protein is too much? – podcast
Today in Focus
Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza’s last refuge
Football Weekly
Dortmund delight as PSG’s Champions League woes return – Football Weekly
Therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence
Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes
Dutch baby and ricotta crostata
Dorie Greenspan’s New York-style brunch recipes
Dada meets dresses
Why clothes that look like sculptures are all the rage
'The least studied of all human emotions'
What makes people annoying?
A moment that changed me
I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain
Dining across the divide
I thought, Oh God, I hope I don’t get a dyed-in-the-wool Scottish Tory