Mathematics Apr 27, 2026 Can you solve it? Are you as s-s-smart as a snake? This puzzle has biteDid you hear about the snake that liked maths?I’m sure you did – it’s one of the oldest jokes in the book.* Continue reading... Can you solve it? Are you as s-s-smart as a snake? This puzzle has biteDid you hear about the snake that liked maths?I’m sure you did – it’s one of the oldest jokes in the book.* Continue reading... See more
China Apr 27, 2026 China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investmentBusiness live – latest updatesChina has blocked Meta’s... China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investmentBusiness live – latest updatesChina has blocked Meta’s... Share
Burnley Apr 27, 2026 Scott Parker’s future as Burnley manager in the balance after relegation to Championship Manager to hold talks with Burnley’s chair, Alan PaceParker may seek amicable parting with year on his dealScott Parker’s future as the Burnley manager is in... Scott Parker’s future as Burnley manager in the balance after relegation to Championship Manager to hold talks with Burnley’s chair, Alan PaceParker may seek amicable parting with year on his dealScott Parker’s future as the Burnley manager is in... Share
Prisons Apr 27, 2026 ‘It’s like a slow death’: a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both Valentina was seven when Ivonne first went to jail in Ecuador for selling drugs. Nine years later, as Ivonne faces another prison sentence, they discuss the... ‘It’s like a slow death’: a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both Valentina was seven when Ivonne first went to jail in Ecuador for selling drugs. Nine years later, as Ivonne faces another prison sentence, they discuss the... Share
Indigenous peoples Apr 27, 2026 Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environmentsThe energy transition must not be used as a fresh excuse to plunder... Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environmentsThe energy transition must not be used as a fresh excuse to plunder... Share
Poland Apr 27, 2026 Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity Musician Chris Martin, tennis star Iga ?wi?tek and footballer Robert Lewandowski join Piotr Garkowski in epic fundraiserA Polish social media influencer has... Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity Musician Chris Martin, tennis star Iga ?wi?tek and footballer Robert Lewandowski join Piotr Garkowski in epic fundraiserA Polish social media influencer has... Share
Australian politics Apr 27, 2026 Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices, while Malcolm Turnbull points to some progress in USGet our breaking ne... Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices, while Malcolm Turnbull points to some progress in USGet our breaking ne... Share
Books Apr 27, 2026 Tell us: what have you been reading this month? We would like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this monthAs part of The Guardian’s “what we’re reading” series, we would like to hear abou... Tell us: what have you been reading this month? We would like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this monthAs part of The Guardian’s “what we’re reading” series, we would like to hear abou... Share
Film Apr 27, 2026 The Eukrainian review – heroic portrait of the diplomat trying to haul Ukraine into Europe Viktor Nordenskiöld’s film follows Ukraine’s deputy minister Olha Stefanishyna as she negotiates her country’s path into the EU, but lacks some of the rigour... The Eukrainian review – heroic portrait of the diplomat trying to haul Ukraine into Europe Viktor Nordenskiöld’s film follows Ukraine’s deputy minister Olha Stefanishyna as she negotiates her country’s path into the EU, but lacks some of the rigour... Share
County Championship Apr 27, 2026 Surrey v Essex, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket, day four – live Updates from day four of the latest round of matches Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLIgnore me, comments are up and running.Durham have the b... Surrey v Essex, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket, day four – live Updates from day four of the latest round of matches Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLIgnore me, comments are up and running.Durham have the b... Share
Women's football Apr 27, 2026 Missy Bo Kearns says Aston Villa doctors probably saved her life after miscarriage Midfielder went through ‘four days of hell in hospital’Hopes her talking will stop others ‘suffering in silence’Missy Bo Kearns has described experiencing “a... Missy Bo Kearns says Aston Villa doctors probably saved her life after miscarriage Midfielder went through ‘four days of hell in hospital’Hopes her talking will stop others ‘suffering in silence’Missy Bo Kearns has described experiencing “a... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Apr 27, 2026 Why is the US media silent about Israel’s role in Trump’s decision to go to war? | Jason Stanley I suspect the main reason they avoid criticizing Israel is that they believe that would be antisemitic. But this is both dangerous and wrongIn an extraordina... Why is the US media silent about Israel’s role in Trump’s decision to go to war? | Jason Stanley I suspect the main reason they avoid criticizing Israel is that they believe that would be antisemitic. But this is both dangerous and wrongIn an extraordina... Share
Running Apr 27, 2026 There are two kinds of people: those who enjoyed school PE lessons and the rest of us | Emma Beddington The horror of sports lessons put three in 10 of British 50 to 65-year-olds off exercise for life. I wish I’d known sooner that movement can feel so goodSurpr... There are two kinds of people: those who enjoyed school PE lessons and the rest of us | Emma Beddington The horror of sports lessons put three in 10 of British 50 to 65-year-olds off exercise for life. I wish I’d known sooner that movement can feel so goodSurpr... Share