Calls for the return of dog licences to bring unruly pets - and owners - to heel

Dogs and their owners must be brought to heel with the return of dog licences, registration for breeders and a ban on toxic spot-on flea treatments, campaigners have said.

Cold war ghosts Why Russian warships are back in Havana

Where once vast American cruise ships disgorged mojito-thirsty holidaymakers into the crumbling streets of old Havana, now lurks the eerie darkness of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan.

'Russian roulette' Centrists alarmed by a wild week in French politics

The prime minister, Gabriel Attal, stared ahead with his arms folded while another minister covered his face with his hands.

Hamas has no idea how many Israeli hostages are alive, official says

A senior Hamas official has said the group does not know how many of the Israeli hostages it is holding in Gaza are still alive, as Israeli and Hamas sources set out positions that could undermine the possibility of an imminent ceasefire deal.

Cede land and pull out troops, Putin tells Ukraine on eve of peace conference

Vladimir Putin has demanded Ukraine cede more land, withdraw troops deeper inside its own country and drop its Nato ambitions for him to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Rally for Orgreave as Labour promises inquiry

Campaigners will gather at Sheffield City Hall today for a rally to mark 40 years since the notorious \"battle\" of Orgreave during the 1984-85 miners' strike, and will call for the full truth about the scandal to be addressed.

Character's portrayal in film about finding of Richard III was defamatory, judge rules

The portrayal of a former university official in Steve Coogan's film about the discovery of the remains of Richard III is defamatory, a high court judge has ruled.

Next government should make arts 'a necessity' in state schools

The erosion and devaluation of the arts in state schools must be addressed as a priority by the next government, leading theatre figures in England have urged.

Labour aides insist they're as cautious as ever- but Starmer's smile is telling a different story

Senior Labour figures are privately only just starting really to believe that Keir Starmer will walk into No 10 in three weeks' time.

Heard the one about the pope? He says it's OK now to laugh at God

Pope Francis said that laughing at God \"is not blasphemy\" as he met more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican yesterday, encouraging them to use the gift of humour to spread laughter \"in the midst of so much gloomy news\".

Just 10 things Michael Mosley's top health and wellbeing tips

Dr Michael Mosley, the popular TV presenter, podcaster and columnist who died last week, was best known for his surprisingly straightforward tips to improve your health and wellbeing.

'I'm very clear, I'm decisive' What it's like to be Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell has reacquainting been herself with London recently.

'Dame Tracey has a good ring to it' Emin among arts figures honoured

The artist Tracey Emin and the actor Imelda Staunton are among leading figures from the world of culture to be acknowledged in the king's birthday honours list, both becoming dames.

'I am making good progress': Princess set for first appearance today since diagnosis

The Princess of Wales has said she is making \"good progress\" but is \"not out of the woods yet\" as she announced that she plans to attend trooping the colour today her first appearance in public since her cancer diagnosis.

Tory leadership hopefuls jostle to replace Sunak

Conservative leadership hopefuls are already lobbying for support to take over from Rishi Sunak amid widespread fears the party is heading for a disastrous defeat on 4 July , the Guardian has learned.

What Gambling Laws Say And What The Penalties Are

Rishi Sunak's closest parliamentary aide, Craig Williams, is understood to be the subject of an inquiry by the Gambling Commission after he bet £100 that there would be a July election, three days before the prime minister named the date.

Defeat to West Indies leaves Black Caps facing early exit

New Zealand are on the brink of elimination at the group stage of the T20 World Cup after falling 13 runs short of West Indies' target at the Brian Lara Academy in Trinidad.

Bold Cantlay comes out fighting at Pinehurst

Californian discovers form to match lowest round shot in a US Open at tricky course

Geordie Shore star pleads not guilty over CFD trading scheme

A Celebrity Big Brother winner has pleaded not guilty in a case brought against a group of social media influencers accused of promoting an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme on Instagram.

People sheltering in Rafah tell of worst bombardment so far

Israeli tanks rolled into the western part of Rafah yesterday as the city came under intense helicopter, drone and artillery fire in what residents described as one of the worst bombardments of the city so far.

Democracies deliver says Biden after G7 agrees to use billions in Russian assets to aide Ukraine

Joe Biden claimed \"democracies can deliver\" as he announced the leaders of the G7 western economies had finally reached an agreement that will mobilise an extra $50bn of aid to Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets.

Childminder who shook baby to death is imprisoned for 12 years

A Lancashire childminder who killed a nine-month-old baby by shaking him to death has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for manslaughter.

Green v clean: study suggests disgust overrides ideals when doing laundry

How often do you have to wash your clothes? New research shows feelings of disgust and shame encourage excessive clothes washing even among those who care about their carbon footprint.

'Scandalous' Seven years after Grenfell disaster, families continue to fight for justice

When Shah Aghlani helped his mother, Sakina Afrasehabi, move into flat 151 of Grenfell Tower in 2016, he was full of concern.

Stalked woman fears for life after bid for stronger restraining order fails

A woman who was stalked and held hostage at gunpoint by her ex-partner has warned that she and her family are in danger after a judge refused to strengthen a restraining order against her abuser, despite hearing evidence that her life was under threat.

Naomi Klein wins inaugural Women's prize for nonfiction with Doppelganger

Doppelganger by the Guardian US columnist Naomi Klein has become the inaugural winner of the Women's prize for nonfiction, while Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan has won the fiction prize.

Paddle under the Pennines UK's longest, deepest canal tunnel opens for canoe trips

'You're in a canoe, not a boat, so you are very exposed,\" said Gordon McMinn as he prepared to paddle into the UK's longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel.

'Hardest decision': mother tells Letby trial of stopping life support for baby

The mother of a newborn baby allegedly attacked by the nurse Lucy Letby said it was the \"hardest decision of my life\" to switch off her daughter's life support, a court has heard.

'Fear of missing out' Scotland fans arrive in Munich for Euros

The alarm was raised at about 9am yesterday.

Rwanda flights Next government faces big payouts to detained asylum seekers

The next government may have to make costly payouts to dozens of asylum seekers detained to be sent to Rwanda, even if the deportation deal falls apart after the elections.