Politics
Dr Todd death confirmed in Emmerdale as Mack makes killer motive clear
Mackenzie Boyd confronts Doctor Caitlin Todd after learning she raped Charity Dingle, threatening to kill her. Dr Todd's exit and a village attack hint at her death.
Culture
Spice Girls' 2007 Press Conference Resurfaces, Shocks Fans with Question on Girl Power
A 2007 Spice Girls press conference clip resurfaces, showing a journalist questioning their girl power status due to having six children and one husband among them, sparking shock and defense from Geri Halliwell and Mel B.
Sports
Ian Wright backs Djed Spence to replace injured Reece James for England vs Panama
Ian Wright says Djed Spence should start at right-back for England against Panama after Reece James' hamstring injury, urging Thomas Tuchel to also play Bukayo Saka.
Business
Spider-Man animator Luis de la Rosa dies at 34 after train accident at Annecy film festival
Animator Luis de la Rosa, 34, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, died after being hit by a train at the Annecy Animation Festival in France.
Environment
Transport
Met Office thunderstorm warning for London: torrential rain
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for London and southeast England until Saturday 8am, with frequent lightning, torrential rain, and possible flooding.
New Cambridge South station cuts London journey by 15 mins
Cambridge South station opens June 28 after £250m investment, cutting London journey to 45 minutes with direct trains, serving 1.8m passengers yearly.
Sudoku 7,360 Hard: Complete the Puzzle
Solve Sudoku 7,360 hard: fill grid so every row, column, and 3x3 box contains numbers 1-9. Solution in next Guardian issue.
TfL must cut Central line noise for 50 West London homes
Residents near Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park Tube stations report trains every 2 minutes, with noise audible up to 570 times daily. TfL plans fixes by November 2026.
Secret London lido with sun terrace and fewer crowds
Charlton Lido offers a quieter alternative to Brockwell and London Fields, with a 50-metre pool, sun terrace, and heated winter swimming, but requires careful planning to reach.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!
