Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 5, 2026 William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November. William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November. See more
Transfer window Aug 5, 2026 Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City? Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals o... Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Spurs? Pedro Neto to Manchester City? Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals o... Share
Ukraine Aug 5, 2026 Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attackUkraine sh... Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live Ukrainian president tells allies that anti-ballistic measures could have saved lives as at least 17 die and more than 40 are injured in huge attackUkraine sh... Share
Consumer affairs Aug 5, 2026 Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place In a Choice test of 48 products, the Aldi powder also came out on top for top loadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advo... Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place In a Choice test of 48 products, the Aldi powder also came out on top for top loadersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advo... Share
Gambling Aug 5, 2026 Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislationFollow our Australia news live blog... Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislationFollow our Australia news live blog... Share
El Niño southern oscillation Aug 5, 2026 El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurityAbout 50 million people are likely to be pushed into... El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurityAbout 50 million people are likely to be pushed into... Share
Ukraine Aug 5, 2026 Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments. Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments. Share
Business Aug 5, 2026 Global shares jump on AI trade revival despite SpaceX, AMD setbacks, as oil prices dip – business live Technology stocks booming again while Brent crude trades below $80 a barrel amid hopes for a Middle East interim dealJames Bull, technology industry senior a... Global shares jump on AI trade revival despite SpaceX, AMD setbacks, as oil prices dip – business live Technology stocks booming again while Brent crude trades below $80 a barrel amid hopes for a Middle East interim dealJames Bull, technology industry senior a... Share
US midterm elections 2026 Aug 5, 2026 Decoding America: are the Democrats having their own Maga moment? In this episode of Guardian Australia’s weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad take a look at how the Michigan Senate prima... Decoding America: are the Democrats having their own Maga moment? In this episode of Guardian Australia’s weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad take a look at how the Michigan Senate prima... Share
Science and nature books Aug 5, 2026 The Ghost of the Mountains by Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi review – the secrets of the snow leopard An Indian mountaineer follows in the footsteps of explorers and conservationists in search of an enigmatic animalWhen bored, try the following game – I call... The Ghost of the Mountains by Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi review – the secrets of the snow leopard An Indian mountaineer follows in the footsteps of explorers and conservationists in search of an enigmatic animalWhen bored, try the following game – I call... Share
Television Aug 5, 2026 Ted Lasso season four review – TV’s most wholesome football comedy is back It looked like it was gone forever, but Jason Sudeikis’s hugely popular show returns with a premise that’s all twee nonsensicality. If you love messages of p... Ted Lasso season four review – TV’s most wholesome football comedy is back It looked like it was gone forever, but Jason Sudeikis’s hugely popular show returns with a premise that’s all twee nonsensicality. If you love messages of p... Share
Environment Aug 5, 2026 Specieswatch: Wild deer release millions of tonnes of methane a year Scientists find ruminants emit more of greenhouse gas individually than cows, although total contribution tiny compared with domesticated livestockWhen cows... Specieswatch: Wild deer release millions of tonnes of methane a year Scientists find ruminants emit more of greenhouse gas individually than cows, although total contribution tiny compared with domesticated livestockWhen cows... Share
Barcelona Women Aug 5, 2026 Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for club-record £1.25m Transfer fee largest sum received for a sale by WSL sideSigning eclipses Olivia Smith’s £1m move to ArsenalBarcelona have signed the Brazil forward Kerolin f... Barcelona sign Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for club-record £1.25m Transfer fee largest sum received for a sale by WSL sideSigning eclipses Olivia Smith’s £1m move to ArsenalBarcelona have signed the Brazil forward Kerolin f... Share
