Derbyshire county council accused of ‘worst kind of double speak’ as it denies banning local democracy journalist but says it will ignore his inquiries

As the midterms approach, Americans’ digestive health has become a bizarre talking point

Yes, after 25 years I’m signing off, and I’ve cherished every moment – especially storming the French embassy with a (toy) AK-47, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda

Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’

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The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Home secretary under pressure over changes to indefinite leave to remain that would penalise foreign care workers

Marine Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as her party and allies win enough seats to form caucus just months ahead of presidential poll

Even Jacob Rees-Mogg pushes back on defining Englishness in exclusively ethnic terms. But the endurance of this discourse is still deeply troubling, says assistant Opinion editor Jason Okundaye

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The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators

Locals raised £1m for Mayday Saxonvale scheme involving homes and park but Somerset officials agreed deal with London-based real estate company

Israeli PM attacks critics and calls New York mayor Zohran Mamdani ‘antisemitic’ in inflammatory address

Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges

Israeli PM attacks critics and calls New York mayor Zohran Mamdani ‘antisemitic’ in inflammatory address

Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances

Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted

El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

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Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’

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Most stars, and especially women, are endlessly expected to explain the past, with lessons learned and all the regrets. But not Tom – it’s Hollywood’s free pass, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

An unholy alliance is working toward an apocalyptic future from which only a chosen few will emerge unscathed. It’s becoming clear how we stop them

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares

The Massachusetts case is the latest in a series of legal woes for the influencer whose real name is Braden Eric Peters

I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The problem is not famous people speaking out, as they always have. It is the feeling that leaders have failed, obliging celebrities to fill the vacuum, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Key questions answered about scheme that has sent more than 25,000 people to countries that are not their own

School leaders’ union says new system is worse than one it replaced and has left members feeling overwhelmed

Charles lands at Heathrow with just two bags and nowhere to go as a result of Brexit and Stockholm’s hardline immigration position

This scandal shows there are many who don’t expect us to live rich lives – and that paternalism lives on in disability services, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist

Co-owner of Manchester United says Britain is in decline because of high taxes and immigration

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US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second term