Hundred-and-fifty-year-old Wych elm in Newcastle, Co Down has grown sideways owing to strong winds

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‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says

After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian project

In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours

A toxic debate over anti-Zionism leaves the Green leader looking like a passenger in the movement that carried him to the top, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Podcast Episode · The Exchange | Long-form interviews from the New Statesman · 7 October · 1hr 2min

Conservative leader’s ‘It’s a Britannia Shield’ announcement proves no one does farcical improv better than her

‘It’s a Britannia Shield’ announcement proves no one does farcical improv better than the Conservative leader

‘It’s a Britannia Shield’ announcement proves no one does farcical improv better than the Conservative leader

Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second homes on rural communities

Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Back in 2022 I wrote about the long-term prospects for undoing Brexit and made two predictions.

Badenoch would never have reopened the door on Brexit, but now that the PM has, it suits the Conservatives to let him walk through it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Congolese photographer Pamela Tulizo uses costume and vivid scenery to celebrate women’s strength and give a new perspective on slavery

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth