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US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

Belgium sees ICU admissions double; Singapore to use electronic tags to monitor some travellers; global cases pass 18m; Belgium ICU admissions doubleIran death toll three times higher than admitted, says reportBerlin protests against…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

His pledge will create millions of well-paid jobs, boost public transport and cut inequality. It highlights Britain’s lack of ambition• Matthew Pennycook MP is the shadow minister for climate changeThroughout the Democratic party…

Ex-pontiff, 93, has shingles after being in poor health for some time, says German newspaperThe former pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign instead of ruling for life, is seriously ill, a German newspaper has…

‘For some of the crew working nights on the film, cocaine was almost like coffee. I never liked it myself but I wasn’t going to police others’ behaviour’My original script was called The Return of the Blues Brothers…

Australian repatriation project calls for ‘significant shift’ in approach to returning sacred itemsBritain’s departure from the EU and the renewed focus on empire should prompt a “significant shift” in its…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

The way members of our second chamber are chosen casts a pall of corruption over WestminsterBoris Johnson’s latest nominations to the House of Lords are shameless. This is no reflection on the individuals concerned, merely on the…

Afghan troops seize prison in Jalalabad after assault left more than 50 people injuredAt least 29 people have died after Islamic State militants attacked a prison in eastern Afghanistan that is believed to be holding hundreds of Isis…

Talks ongoing over record fee for an English playerSancho expected to sign five-year deal at Old TraffordManchester United are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho for an initial €100m (£90m)…

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world, including a balloon ascent and a deep space experience Continue reading... The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the…

Moscow says it will start production next month and mass immunisation by OctoberCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian government claims to have stolen a march on dozens of global rivals –…

31-year-old winger wants a three-year contractArsenal willing to give that to Brazil internationalWillian is edging closer to leaving Chelsea on a free after rejecting the club’s latest attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year…

Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the…

Belgium facing ‘extensive’ spread of cases; global cases pass 18m; Melbourne braces for further lockdown measuresGlobal report: coronavirus cases double every six weeksTwo cruise ships hit by coronavirus weeks after industry…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsMicrosoft pursues TikTok deal as Pompeo says Trump will take actionSign up to our First Thing newsletter 2.46pm BST Texas…

UK factory output at three-year high, Eurozone output highest since April 2018 – PMI surveysGold hits new record high of $1,984.66 an ounceHSBC steps up 35,000 job cuts amid Covid-19 profit plunge TikTok reportedly relocating to…

The way members of our second chamber are chosen casts a pall of corruption over WestminsterBoris Johnson’s latest nominations to the House of Lords are shameless. This is no reflection on the individuals concerned, merely on the…

Afghan troops seize prison in Jalalabad after assault left more than 50 people injuredAt least 29 people have died after Islamic State militants attacked a prison in eastern Afghanistan that is believed to be holding hundreds of Isis…

Talks ongoing over record fee for an English playerSancho expected to sign five-year deal at Old TraffordManchester United are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho for an initial €100m (£90m)…

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world, including a balloon ascent and a deep space experience Continue reading... The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the…

Moscow says it will start production next month and mass immunisation by OctoberCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian government claims to have stolen a march on dozens of global rivals –…

31-year-old winger wants a three-year contractArsenal willing to give that to Brazil internationalWillian is edging closer to leaving Chelsea on a free after rejecting the club’s latest attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year…

Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the…

Anwar Jan shot dead in home town of Barkhan in Balochistan provinceThe murder of a reporter known for exposing corruption has set off a wave of protests across Pakistan’s western Balochistan province, one of the most dangerous places…

Up to 20,000 demonstrated against restrictions, raising fears of a rise in infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGerman leaders are divided over whether to restrict the rights of demonstrators, after…

Action needs long-term commitments to be is more than ‘PR stunt’, employees sayCurrent and former Facebook moderators have called for the unprecedented advertiser boycott of the site to be extended to prove that the action is…

Two of siblings from 1970s pop group learned their cancers had returned during lockdownTwo of the Nolan Sisters, the Irish group that rose to fame in the 1970s, are being treated for cancer at the same time.Linda and Anne Nolan both began…

Storm may become category 1 hurricane before reaching North and South Carolina, bringing rains and flooding to the north-east USTropical Storm Isaias was forecast to become a hurricane on Monday as it neared landfall in the Carolinas after…

Crisp veg with gorgeous herbs in a well dressed pastaPut a large saucepan of water on to boil. Meanwhile, cut 500g of broccoli into small florets and cut the main stalk into small pieces. Continue reading... Crisp veg with gorgeous herbs in…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsMicrosoft pursues TikTok deal as Pompeo says Trump will take actionSign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.08pm BST The…

A wave of anti-China feeling, fostered by western governments, is rising. But it is misplaced – and threatens international peaceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrom the very beginning of this…

Cadogan Hall, LondonIn a global livestream, the former Python delivers alimony gags, a bit of PC-baiting – and an amusingly grumpy lecture on how nobody knows anythingThe decision to postpone lockdown easing scotched plans to admit a…

Leading Northern Ireland politician awarded the Nobel peace prize for his part in the process that led to the Good Friday agreementJohn Hume, who has died aged 83, was the politician widely credited with crafting the Irish peace process.…

Light installation is intended to celebrate artists in spite of festival venues being shut Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEdinburgh’s night sky will be pierced by more than 260 powerful spotlights…

UK factory output at three-year high, Eurozone output highest since April 2018 – PMI surveysGold hits new record high of $1,984.66 an ounceTikTok reportedly relocating to London as Microsoft confirms acquisition plansHSBC steps up…

Melbourne braces for further lockdown measures; ‘major incident’ declared in Manchester; Pelosi says she has no confidence in Birx over pandemic handlingGlobal report: July’s terrible toll revealed as coronavirus cases…

Five months after the election, opposition candidate Irfaan Ali is declared the winner and sworn in. Five months after the election, opposition candidate Irfaan Ali is declared the winner and sworn in.

Acquisition plans confirmed hours after US secretary of state says Chinese software firms are feeding data directly to Communist partyChina has pushed back against the threat of further action by the US against its software companies, after…

The much-loved star of Mystic Pizza, Say Anything and I Shot Andy Warhol discusses acting, alcoholism, friendship and the SCUM manifestoLili Taylor is one of those rare actors who makes whatever project she is in feel classier, no matter…

Ongoing assault in Jalalabad has also left more than 40 people injuredIslamic State fighters have attacked a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding scores of the group’s members, killing at least 21 people.Another 43 people have been…

UK factory output at three-year high, Eurozone output highest since April 2018 – PMI surveysGold hits new record high of $1,984.66 an ounceTikTok reportedly relocating to London as Microsoft confirms acquisition plansHSBC steps up…

Taylor Swift superfans are ganging up on critics who haven’t given her new album a perfect score – a symptom of a culture obsessed with quantifying our livesThe album rating system at US publication Pitchfork is one of the most…

Branded clothing from the ill-fated festival is being sold, with money going to victims of the fraud. Branded clothing from the ill-fated festival is being sold, with money going to victims of the fraud.