England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says July 2026 was the driest month in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago, the Met Office has said. England and Wales also provisionally recorded their driest July since records began in 1836. Wales had its joint warmest July on record for mean temperature, and England recorded its second warmest July. Continue reading...

Much of the developed world is experiencing rapidly falling fertility rates. Attempts to reverse this fall – which in most developed countries has dropped far below the replacement threshold - have been unsuccessful so far. Explore the full analysis and implications for global investment.

s chocolate better served chilled? Do bananas go mushy? And won’t someone think of the avocados? Here is the final word on the fridge or cupboard conflict

John Kiely’s team are provincial champions once more.

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Lyon, is known for its world-class cuisine and silk heritage. Here, three local insiders share their favorite restaurants, shops and under-the-radar spots.

Greek leftwing intellectual and former minister says his indictment is indicative of far-right turn in western politics Yanis Varoufakis, the leftwing firebrand who briefly served as Greece’s finance minister, has criticised his “ridiculous prosecution” for allegedly promoting the use of recreational drugs after his public admission that he once took an ecstasy pill almost 40 years ago. The 64-year-old, who reminisced about the experience on a podcast, was charged on Wednesday with “inciting others in the illegal use of narcotics”. If convicted he faces a prison term of at least six months and up to €500,000 (£440,000) in fines. A court hearing has been scheduled for December. Continue reading...

The Champions League underdogs have a core they can keep together.

After a slow start, when the hosts began to pick up medals in the second week the public’s imagination was captured

In an edited extract from her latest book, Hazel Sheffield sets out a new blueprint for community stewardship

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With Trump blocking Venezuelan oil imports and old power plants breaking down, the island – with Chinese help – is turning to solar and wind to bolster its fragile energy system

San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressures soon hitting other sectors

WADA says it's looking for evidence. A plastic surgeon renowned for penis-enlarging procedures says he treated a ski jumper last month.

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THE IRISH RUGBY team has let out a huge sigh of relief upon learning that local man Patrick Caughlin is willing to forgive them for their performance in the win against Italy on Saturday and …

Reform of this stealth tax is long overdue – and with it, a shake-up of the whole university system, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff