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Sussex couple set for UK return with Spencer family backing
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly preparing an imminent return to the United Kingdom, with plans advancing for their arrival within the coming days. While Prince Harry remains distant from key members of the
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Graduate jobs slump, Burnham escalates Russia tensions in Kyiv, Harry and Meghan mull UK return
Adzuna data shows graduate vacancies at a ten-year low; Andy Burnham’s Kyiv trip and Ukraine’s Scalp missile deal have deepened the Russia rift, plus Malaga drone chaos, China’s aborted Moon launch and Maradona’s Hand of God ball fetching £2.5m.
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Stranded French tourist dies trying to get help after car became stuck in California’s Death Valley – as temperatures soared to 116 degrees
A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley National Park on 17 August after the vehicle he and a travelling companion were using became stuck in mud on West Side Road near Queen of Sheba Mine Road, forcing the pair to set out on foot for help in temperatures of 116°F (47°C).…
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Slayyyter live review – raucous show announces a new princess of sleaze-pop
The Guardian’s review of Slayyyter’s Los Angeles show at the Shrine describes a raucous, sold-out performance that marks the cult pop star’s breakthrough into the mainstream. After struggling financially on her 2023 tour, the singer, born Catherine Slater, released Beat Up Chanel$ in 2025 and delivered a career-defining Coachella set, propelling her alongside other late-breaking…
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Couple arrested for illegal climb to top of Empire State Building put on VERY amorous display at latest court appearance while wearing utterly shameless jewelry
A Russian couple who illegally scaled the Empire State Building shared a lingering kiss outside a Manhattan courthouse at their latest hearing, having appeared hand in hand before the judge sporting matching handcuff-shaped bracelets. Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Beerkus, 32, have not yet entered a plea over the 1 July climb, saying in an…
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The curious incident of the fox in the night time… Shocked MP finds furry visitor nosing through papers in Commons office
Conservative MP George Freeman was left startled after a fox was discovered rummaging through his Westminster office, having apparently found its way into Portcullis House and hidden in a stationery cupboard. His caseworker spotted the animal before 9am, and staff gave it water and kept it calm while a pest control team was called to…
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Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds banishes a bug – with a bot
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has personally fixed a tricky bug in the upcoming Linux kernel 7.3, notable both because he rarely writes code himself these days and because he leaned heavily on an AI tool to hunt it down. The fault, in the kernel driver for Intel Xe graphics, caused machines to freeze during boot…
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The ominous sign Super El Niño is ramping up: Global ocean temperatures hit a record high – and scientists say the worst is yet to come
Global ocean temperatures have reached their highest daily average on record, in what scientists say is an ominous sign of a building “Super El Niño.” The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed sea surface temperatures outside polar regions hit 21.1C on 22 August, surpassing the previous record set in March 2024, and making it the hottest…
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Notorious Colorado police department ignored 911 calls about man destroying community garden and bee hives… but quickly raced to scene to help HIM after he collapsed
Residents in Aurora, Colorado, say police failed to respond promptly to multiple 911 calls reporting a man rampaging through their neighbourhood, destroying a community garden and beehives, and only arrived after he collapsed and needed medical attention. Worku Woldemariam, 42, is accused of causing a string of destructive incidents over several days, including vandalising a…
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I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on high-quality products that last
The Guardian’s Filter team has rounded up 22 of the best Labor Day sales on durable, well-reviewed products, timed to help shoppers ease into autumn while making the most of the long weekend’s discounts. The selections span kitchenware, home comfort and cleaning essentials, chosen for their staying power rather than fleeting trends. Highlights include: -…