News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's global edition
Palette styles new do not delete
Ukraine invasion
Wednesday
6 April 2022
-
Governor Kyrylenko claims two civilians killed in attack on Vuhledar; Pope Francis held up Ukrainian flag from Bucha describing town as ‘martyred’ -
-
US, G7 and EU to target Moscow with new measures as Ukraine says 4,400 incidents of alleged ‘war crimes’ being investigated
-
Ukraine invasion in depth
-
The beloved Ukrainian-Soviet star of more than 100 film and TV shows, now 84, is calling for a boycott of Russian cinema and these days concentrating on ‘being there for people in Kiev who need food or a hug’ -
About one in 10 people in Poland is now Ukrainian. The welcome has been warm, but as war grinds on, some fear the ‘full’ sign must go up soon -
Among the young there is a strong desire to stand by Ukrainians, while older conservatives describe Russia as a longstanding friend
Headlines
-
Particles discovered in tissue of 11 out of 13 patients undergoing surgery, with polypropylene and PET most common -
Idit Silman’s departure amid row over Passover bread leaves PM with same number of seats as opposition
-
Lockdowns imposed over China’s worst Covid outbreak has hit manufacturing and may lead to delays and higher prices -
Union warns of complete breakdown of health system with hospitals ‘all running out of medicines’ -
Spotlight
-
Mista’arvim carry out sometimes violent arrests but demonstrators are increasingly effective at countering them -
As the debate about critical race theory rages on, Hallie Watson reflects on the racism that has plagued her school district since she was a child
-
-
Mysterious glowing orbs, unexplained chills, things that literally go bump in the night: signs of paranormal activity have reportedly surged during the pandemic. As have specialist investigators, organised ghost hunts, eerie podcasts …
-
Charles Daniels took intimate pictures of his friends the Rolling Stones, Hendrix and others – but few have seen the light of day until now
-
-
-
Ukraine urgently needs help – and if the UN can’t act, the global consequences could be catastrophic, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall -
The second season has introduced the Sharmas to the diverse Netflix period drama and the family provides a delightful fantasy for underserved viewers -
I know this seems like a terrible time to argue that anything should be more expensive. But for the sake of farmers, cows and the planet, this is one price that needs to rise, writes Nell Frizzell
-
In this week’s newsletter: Barcelona Women have now sold out the Camp Nou twice – how did they do it? -
The Dutch forward tells Jacob Steinberg that his spell in the Championship helped him on his journey towards Villarreal’s Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on Wednesday
-
-
The winger is unbeaten against the Portuguese side in eight matches -
The 15-times major champion was given little chance of a comeback after his car crash but has always defied his limits
-
-
From the cancellation of performances of Tchaikovsky to the exit of Ikea and McDonald’s from Moscow, there has been a rush to boycott all things Russian. But what impact do these official and unofficial economic protests have?
-
National Rally leader is closing gap on Emmanuel Macron in polls for this month’s presidential election -
Paolo Rondelli named as one of two captains regent in country making strides on gay rights -
Madrid gallery’s new exhibition will allow visitors to inhale fragrances of 10 items seen in The Sense of Smell -
Monitors identify 70 individuals in 2021, with 114 newborns since launch of repopulation scheme in 1996
-
Britain, US and Australia to cooperate on high-speed missiles to counter Russia and China -
Human Rights Watch-Amnesty report accuses Ethiopian paramilitaries of war crimes and crimes against humanity
-
Actor makes series of TV appearances to boost support in the US for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the country’s effort to repel Russia -
Commonwealth is trying to overturn a landmark high court ruling that Aboriginal people cannot be deported from Australia -
Contact the Guardian
Culture
-
Exclusive: John Rylands Research Institute and Library to house collection that will also include Granada TV treasures -
The young Vietnamese artist gets compared to Jackson Pollock and his pictures sell for $150,000 and up. But as his first solo London show opens, he talks about the future, donating to charity and the fact that he’s ‘just a kid’ -
She claims to be ‘rubbish’ at entertainment but her no-nonsense approach has made her a mainstay of one of Britain’s most popular TV shows
Retail reimagined
Paid for by
Lifestyle
-
This ‘rich rice’ is perhaps Malaysia’s most famous dish, but which rice to use? How much coconut? What sort of sambal? Our in-house perfectionist tries them all so you don’t have to -
He has grown his grey hair long and I don’t find it attractive. Am I being shallow – or is it the menopause? -
Do you go for the efficiency, cleanliness and response of induction, or the char-ability of gas – or both? We ask some of our favourite cooks what they prefer
Explore
-
As food prices soar, Zimbabwe’s diaspora are opting for delivery services rather than money transfers to help hard-hit relatives -
From May, a 1.5% charge will hit mobile phone transactions above 100 cedis (£10). In the country’s bustling markets, people are angry and anxious -
Gap’s clothes defined an era, but it has been steadily declining for years. Can a collaboration with Kanye West revive its fortunes – or is it just another sign of a brand flailing around for an identity?
Take part
-
We’re highlighting the best reader photography in print in the letters pages of the Guardian. Share your images with us here -
We would like to hear from people in Ukraine about events in the country. We would also like to hear from others who are affected -
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts -
You can send a news tip direct to Guardian journalists here. For stories that need a high level of security then contact us here
-
Craig Easton spent two years photographing a tight-knit Lancashire community, dispelling the ‘toxic fairytales’ told about such areas in the media -
The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world
-
The artist’s playful yet unsettling work peels away the veneer of civilisation – from environmental catastrophe and war to far-off galaxies swimming in a cup of tea -
The teenage pop star Olivia Rodrigo and the R&B duo Silk Sonic dominated the major categories at this year’s awards, while Jon Batiste won album of the year -
As the world’s breadbasket is bombed, Egyptians face an uncertain future, particularly the 70 million who rely on state-subsidised bread -
Fotografia Europea, the international photography festival comprising 20 exhibitions and a calendar of related events, opens in Reggio Emilia in Italy in April
Most viewed
After the horrors of Bucha, Ukrainians have changed the way we look at this war