A record of what was published, when, and how it changed.

Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters

By Australian Associated Press

Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For people trapped under rubble in an earthquake or similar disaster, the arrival of a fleet of cockroaches could one day be the difference between life and death. Biorobot

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Trial date set for four accused of involvement in 9/11 plot

By Gabrielle Canon

The men have spent years at Guantánamo Bay, with legal proceedings mired in pre-trial conflicts over CIA’s interrogation methods A trial date has been set for four men who have spent years held in Guantánamo Bay for their alleged involvement in the 9/11 attack, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused as the mastermind of the plot. In a ruling that came just weeks before the 25th anniversary of the terrorist

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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

By Nick Robins-Early

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all clear to say the product is safe’ Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram in settlement The star witness in the US government’s landmark trial against Meta believes that a multibillion-dollar settlement reached on Wednesday does not go far enough to stop the social media giant’s harms to young users. “The li

Queensland woman gave birth to twins with different parents after surrogacy coincides with natural pregnancy

By Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Both children were born on same day in November 2025 in situation so rare it had not been contemplated by state surrogacy laws A Queensland woman gave birth to twin children with separate sets of biological parents last year, in what is believed to be an Australian first situation so rare it had not been contemplated by state surrogacy laws. The woman, anonymised in a court judgment, conceived an unplanned natural pr

Nepal flash flood live updates: police say more than 150 bodies recovered on Tibet border with hundreds still missing

By Adam Fulton (now); Nadeem Badshah. Sharon Marris, Lucy Campbell, Tom Ambrose and Mabel Banfield-Nwachi (earlier)

Latest Nepal police update says 157 bodies found after powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? The British embassy in Kathmandu said it is “deeply saddened” by flash floods in parts of Nepal and urged people in affected areas to follow local advice. A joi

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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

By Suzanne Wrack

There has been plenty of change over the summer at Stamford Bridge with some big names leaving Guardian writers’ predicted position: 3rd (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 3rd Continue reading...

London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour

By Andrew Gregory Health editor

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said. The surgery was performed in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College Lo

Rainbow Warrior review – spies bomb activists in truly gasp-inducing TV

By Sarah Dempster

The bizarre story of French secret agents blowing up a Greenpeace ship in New Zealand is rivetingly retold by the eco-veterans – revealing an increasingly unhinged litany of lies, denials and James Bond-style antics When DS Terry Batchelor received the call informing him of the whereabouts of the French couple suspected of bombing the Rainbow Warrior, he was eating a pie. The suspects were in Auckland, he learned, pr

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Nvidia’s quarterly revenue doubles to nearly $100bn as CEO declares ‘golden age’

By Johana Bhuiyan

The $5tn firm beat Wall Street expectations for yet another blockbuster quarter, though stock made only modest gains Nvidia announced on Wednesday that its quarterly revenue had doubled in a year to nearly $100bn. Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO, jubilantly declared that demand was accelerating as the AI industry had reached a “golden age”. The chipmaker, the most valuable company in the world with a $5tn market ca

Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails

By Blake Montgomery

Instagram and Facebook’s parent company agreed to sweeping alterations and a payment of upto $18bn to settle a landmark trial Meta’s agreement to change how teenagers use its social networks marks a major turning point for the US tech giant, setting a precedent that could significantly reshape how other social media operates in the coming years. Meta agreed to substantial alterations to Instagram and Facebook on Wedn

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years

By Maya Yang

Then House candidate joined Democratic Socialists of America in 2018 but didn’t renew membership after a year Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after not renewing her membership for seven years, amid speculation that she might run for president in 2028. The 36-year-old New York representative and one of the country’s most prominent democratic socialists renewed her membership

The Never Ending Murder review – behind the lurid title, there is a family’s heartbreaking story

By Rachel Aroesti

In 1991, 18-year-old Nicola Payne went missing and has never been found. It’s easy to assume this documentary is a sensationalist dig into her case – but there is much more depth to such a haunting real-life nightmare Well done, I suppose, to whoever came up with the title of this documentary about the 1991 disappearance of 18-year-old Nicola Payne. It’s a concept so exceptionally horrifying – a brutal killing that c

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Mbappé hat-trick sinks Real Sociedad after Real Madrid jeered by home fans

By Reuters

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday ⁠in their first home match since the return of José Mourinho as head coach. Mbappé put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic levelled four minutes later, but the ⁠France forward restored the ⁠hosts’ lead on ​the hour. Vinícius Júnior added a third in the 68th minute before Mbappé completed his treble 10 min

Chelsea in talks with Martínez’s camp as Aston Villa close on striker Jackson

By Sam Cunningham, Jacob Steinberg and Ben Fisher

Blues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeper Villa agree £65m Jackson deal as Watkins nears £50m exit Manchester City expected to make bid for Fernández Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering a bid for the goalkeeper. The club are in talks with Martínez’s camp, and are also braced for a bid from Manchester City for the World Cup winner’s Argentina teammate Enzo Fernández. Martínez has

‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis

By Heather Stewart

Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way Work must be “part of the answer” to the mental health crisis among young people, the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has said as he met some of the first beneficiaries of Labour’s youth jobs guarantee scheme. He was speaking on a visit to Boots’s headquarters in Nottingham on Wednesday, where seve

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time

By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills? Plug-in solar panels will go on sale in the UK for the first time from Thursday, allowing households unable to use rooftop panels to also generate their own cheap electricity. Households across the country will be able to join the mill

The Murder Detective review – is justice for Lyra McKee really this impossible?

By Jack Seale

It’s painful to see Northern Irish police bang their heads against the wall as they hunt for the journalist’s killer. But there are still important moments here – including remarkable footage from an MTV show that never aired The killing of Lyra McKee, a journalist shot while observing a riot in the Creggan area of Derry, Northern Ireland, on 18 April 2019, is a case that remains officially unsolved. Last month, thre

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Sávio savours debut goal as Spurs coast to emphatic Carabao Cup win over Charlton

By David Hytner at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A new season at the snazziest modern stadium in England and something extremely welcome for Tottenham. A home win over domestic opposition. There were only four of them last time out; three in the Premier League with the final one – over Everton on the last day – helping them to avoid relegation. Had they lost that, this Carabao Cup fixture against Charlton would also have been played in the Championship. Spurs neede

Spurs 5-1 Charlton, Newcastle 3-2 West Brom, Preston 0-4 Everton: Carabao Cup – live reaction

By John Brewin

Second round: Bradford sink Burnley on penalties Get in touch: email John and follow us on BlueSky Here’s the first part, for the teams in Europe, though not Brighton in the Europa Conference League. Essentially, it’s whether they are home and away. Crystal Palace v TBC Manchester United v TBC Manchester City v TBC Sunderland v TBC TBC v Arsenal TBC v Aston Villa Bournemouth v TBC Liverpool v TBC Continue reading...

Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn

By Blake Montgomery and Dara Kerr

US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on night-time use Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming children with dangerous products. The agreement curtails a major trial in California and will requ

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Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League

By PA Media

Playoff second leg: Rapid 2-2 Hearts (aet, 3-4 on pens) Kara 34, Cvetkovic 119; Kabore 79, Miller 100 Beau Reus made two penalty saves as heroic Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to pull off a stunning shootout victory away to Rapid Vienna, and book themselves a return to the Conference League’s main phase. Following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Tynecastle, the Jambos’ European journey looked to be fizzlin

Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock

By Suzanne Wrack at Cherry Red Records Stadium

Third qualifying round, first leg: Chelsea 5-2 Real Sociedad Girma 29, Buurman 54, Malard 67 88, James 74; Marín 7, Marcos 59 Chelsea’s sluggish start in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad will have made far from satisfying viewing for their suspended head coach, Sonia Bompastor, but two goals from the new signing Melvine Malard contributed to a five-goal haul as the Blues came fr

Derbyshire police investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse arrest

By Matt Hughes

Durham bowler dropped from England squad Unclear whether Carse involved in alleged assault Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault in connection with the arrest of Brydon Carse last weekend, which led to the Durham fast bowler being dropped from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan. Carse was filmed by a member of the public in handcuffs outside Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby in

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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded. The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or

The Wreck review – scuba drama about siblings under pressure

By Chris Wiegand

Summerhall, Edinburgh Gabe Winsor’s inventively staged tale is charming and sweetly lo-fi, but the emotion never quite clicks Deep sea diving and plumbing the depths of family history make a decent parallel in this nimble multimedia production by Buzzcut, which has a sweetly eccentric air yet leaves a little too much beneath the surface. The premise is familiar, as Eddie (Morgan Beale) returns to the seaside town whe

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