The Trans Mountain contradiction: how can Canada lead on climate while doubling down on oil?
Despite climate-friendly plans, the government’s controversial decision to take over the pipeline made it one of world’s biggest promoters of fossil fuel projects
Spotlight
The long read
From the KKK to the state house: how neo-Nazi David Duke won office
In the 1970s, David Duke was grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. In the 80s, he was elected to Louisiana’s house of representatives – and the kinds of ideas he stood for have not gone away
USA Olympic team
Team USA Paris 2024 predictions: breakout stars to a seismic basketball shock
Review
The Fabulous Four review – starry cast deserves better in silly, simplistic comedy
Susan Sarandon and Bette Midler lead a group of old friends who reunite in a dispiriting and disappointing waste of older female actors
How we met
I thought straight away he was someone I wanted to marry
Meenakshi, 61, and Sankar, 64, met in the 1980s in Chennai and were already talking about marriage before their second date. They now live together in New Zealand
Ukraine
‘One goal is to destroy Ukrainian identity’: the haunting images of Russia’s prisoners of war
Environment
Point break? Why sharing its ‘secret’ wave with the Olympics could cost a tiny Tahitian village dear
Documentary
‘Greed, power and fame’: inside pop music’s biggest Ponzi scheme
Project 2025
A Jewish couple were rejected as foster parents because of their religion. This is the future Project 2025 envisions
Unlike Joe Biden, Kamala Harris will be a genuine champion for abortion rights
Moira Donegan
It was hard to get the president to talk about abortion at all, but Harris seems to realize that abortion rights are a winning issue
The Republican party remains the party of denying women human rights
Rebecca Solnit
The GOP ticket of JD Vance and Donald Trump, from ‘menstrual surveillance’ to sexual assault, has made itself clear
A Trump presidency would leave Ukraine to its fate – because he has China in his sights
Rajan Menon
Ukrainians are determined to fight on whatever the result, but without US support their position would be perilous, says political scientist Rajan Menon
Why are US shares, gold and the dollar soaring?
Jeffrey Frankel
The emergence of artificial intelligence has pushed the tech sector to all-time highs, but other assets have risen, too
Don’t look away! Why writers need to shout about Africa’s migration crisis
Samuel Kọ́láwọlé
The FDA chief is right: we are failing people with diabetes
Neil Barsky
Was it weird that Mum had died just a year ago and we were on safari? No – it felt right
Ammar Kalia
I need to cheer instead of despair, to witness dreams come true. I need the Olympics
Super-rich being advised how to avoid Labour tax clampdown, undercover investigation suggests
Revealed: Wealthy being pitched offshore products said to shelter fortunes from inheritance tax and capital gains tax
Papua New Guinea
At least 26 killed in Papua New Guinea village attacks, including 16 children
Spain
Deafening concerts have turned Madrid stadium into ‘torture-drome’, say residents
Business live
Former UK Lib Dem leader Vince Cable testifies at inquiry into Post Office Horizon scandal
Ukraine war briefing
Sea of Azov emptied of Russian warships, says Ukrainian navy
Germany
Frankfurt airport temporarily halts flights after climate activists stage demonstration
Mexico
Mexican president to ‘friend’ Trump: close the US-Mexico border at your peril
World news
Ten people drown in Darién Gap while trying to cross swollen river
Sweden
Corker of a find: shipwreck in Baltic brims with crates of champagne
United Nations
Discovery of poliovirus in Gaza ‘incredibly alarming’, Unicef executive director says
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The Stakes - US Election
At least once a week
What’s really at risk in the 2024 election? Adam Gabbatt guides you through the biggest questions and curiosities in this hugely consequential election. We’ll focus not just on the odds, but the stakes.
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
Pop Culture with Chanté Joseph
Can Strictly survive its biggest scandal? – podcast
Science
Trophy hunting: can killing and conservation go hand in hand? - podcast
Politics Weekly UK
Labour suspensions and the Tory leadership race - Politics Weekly UK
Today in Focus
Team GB’s plan for Paris? Air con, ice vests and baristas – podcast
Football Weekly
Revisited: The life and times of Troy Townsend – Football Weekly
The Audio Long Read
From the archive: ‘As borders closed, I became trapped in my Americanness’: China, the US and me – podcast