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Shadowland review – hopelessly inept Highlands horror

The antics of an evil creature on the loose in an abandoned military base are stymied by impenetrable storytelling

US government appeals UK ruling against Julian Assange's extradition

Justice department confirms Joe Biden intends to have WikiLeak’s co-founder stand trial in US

Police drop case against photographer at Kent barracks protest

Press freedom concerns raised over arrest of Andy Aitchison after he documented Napier barracks protest

Reverberate, episode 2: Rick Astley versus the dictator of Panama – podcast

Reverberate, episode 2: Rick Astley versus the dictator of Panama – podcast

Deutschland 89: 'We filmed it in the Stasi's old HQ – it's a horror museum'

The fall of the Berlin Wall was greeted with jubilation – but it also unleashed chaos and fear. As the cold war TV spy saga reaches 1989, its writers and stars recall those tumultuous days

Winter Flies review – teen tearaways ride their luck with a smile

Olmo Omerzu steers this Czech road movie gently, teasing wonderfully natural performances from his young leads

Different beat: how Fela Kuti’s son and grandson are modernising the dynasty

Ahead of their new double album, Femi and Made Kuti reflect on the Afrobeat pioneer’s legacy, their complex family, and the problems Nigeria still faces

Arrest of photographer at Kent protest raises press freedom fears

Andy Aitchison tells Guardian of concerns after being held in custody for seven hours

Biden officially reverses Trump's ban on transgender military members

President Biden on Monday officially reversed, via executive order, a ban on transgender people serving in the United States military.

'It's quite primal': the blissed-out bagpipes of pibroch

Away from the military music and jaunty reels of Burns Night, pibroch explores the hypnotic drone of the bagpipes – a style so powerful it can induce a trance state

'I’ll never forget the silence on set': revisiting the Srebrenica massacre

The devastating drama Quo Vadis, Aida? explores the run-up to the 1995 genocide. Actor Jasna Đuričić hopes the film will accelerate the healing process

34 House Democrats call for investigation of 'concerning' Capitol tours day before riot

More than 30 House Democrats on Wednesday signed a letter asking Capitol security officials to launch an "immediate investigation into the suspicious behavior and access given to visitors to the Capitol" the day before a mob of President Trump's supports stormed the building. The signees said many of them, including those who were trained during their time in the military to recognize "suspicious behavior," witnessed more visitors than usual, especially in light of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, to the Capitol on Jan.

Trump has lost Twitter, his biggest political megaphone. Now what?

Trump’s banishment is likely to further enrage an already volatile president, but many hailed the move as a long overdue milestone

Mayor review – grappling with reality inside Ramallah city hall

Ramallah’s leader Musa Hadid navigates diplomatic stresses and day-to-day problems in this love letter to the West Bank

'What am I about?' Ben Lee takes on QAnon, the wellness industry and himself

The Australian musician’s public life has taken some surprising turns. Over a daily podcast recorded in hotel quarantine, it was time to ‘deconstruct myself’

Athletes need to understand why Russia is so important to the IOC | Sean Ingle

Cas leniency is like Great Train Robbers getting community service, but a lesson in realpolitik may concentrate minds

Trump's 'blind spot' for Russia partially responsible for Kremlin's alleged cyberattack, Romney suggests

Trump's 'blind spot' for Russia partially responsible for Kremlin's alleged cyberattack, Romney suggests

'People were put in jail for music': a brief history of Latin American rock

In the Netflix docuseries Break It All, the fascinating and under-reported legacy of rock music in Latin America is finally given its due

Joint Chiefs chair sparks backlash after stating U.S. has 'achieved a modicum of success' in Afghanistan

Joint Chiefs chair sparks backlash after stating U.S. has 'achieved a modicum of success' in Afghanistan

K-pop stars BTS extend career by two years after military service law change

Boyband who scored first Korean-language No 1 single in the US this week can wait until they turn 30 before doing military service

US military flew terminally ill Bahrain premier to America

The U.S. military flew Bahrain's terminally ill prime minister to America for hospital care two months before his death, the State Department acknowledged Friday, underlining the importance of the island kingdom.

Austrian colonel 'spied on Nato for Russia'

A retired Austrian colonel has been unmasked as one of Russia's key informants about Nato, whose intelligence was likely to have been used to plan the Salisbury poisonings.

Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ Renewed by Netflix for Season 2

“Space Force” is continuing its mission, with Netflix giving the Steve Carell-led comedy a second season.

The Daily Mail has turned against the anti-vaxxers it used to champion | Polly Toynbee

As the paper lends its support to a Covid vaccine, don’t expect any acknowledgement of the damage it did over MMR

Study: Testing COVID-19 T cells instead of antibodies more accurately finds past infections

Most tests to determine if somebody has already been infected with COVID-19 check for antibodies, but a new study in Italy found that those tests are much less accurate than a new type that looks for a type of immune cell called a T cell.

Letter: Andrew Wilson obituary | Donald Trelford

When Andrew Wilson was defence correspondent of the Observer in the 1980s, I received a complaint from the defence secretary, Michael Heseltine, that Andrew appeared at his press briefings wearing a CND badge.

South Korean military captures North Korean crossing border

A North Korean man was captured by South Korea's military on Wednesday after crossing the inter-Korean border, Seoul said.

SEAL Team Six Rescues American Hostage in Nigeria

SEAL Team Six has rescued an American who was being held hostage by a criminal gang in Northern Nigeria, according to reports.

For transgender people in the military, much hinges on presidential election

Joe Biden has been vague about his plans for the military if he wins the election, but one specific promise he has made is to roll back the Trump administration policy that effectively bars transgender service members from serving openly in accord with their gender identity.

Two same-sex couples in military marry in first for Taiwan

Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass wedding held by Taiwan's military on Friday in a historic celebration with their peers.

Tales uncovered from Solskjær's past point to a bright future | Jamie Jackson

Voices gathered from Cardiff and Molde in writing a biography of Manchester United’s manager reveal much about the man

Barcelona v Madrid: a silent clásico for teams with little to shout about

Saturday’s meeting will be their first behind closed doors and rocky starts bring an element of fear for both clubs

Iran blacklists U.S. ambassador in Iraq, reciprocating U.S. move

Iran on Friday blacklisted the U.S. ambassador in Iraq and two other diplomats, following a similar move by the United States against Iran's envoy to Baghdad, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

The Vanity Projects The Government Is Spending Money On Rather Than Feeding Kids

On Wednesday, 322 Tory MPs voted against a measure to extend free school meals for the country’s poorest children over the half-term and winter school holidays.

Fake CIA Spy Almost Scammed His Way Into Immunity

Fake CIA Spy Almost Scammed His Way Into Immunity

Coronavirus Vaccine 'Unlikely' Before Spring 2021, Says Patrick Vallance

A coronavirus vaccine is “unlikely” to be available before spring 2021, Patrick Vallance has said, as he warned ministers not to be tempted to “over-promise”.

6 Russians charged over most 'destructive series of computer attacks ever attributed to a single group'

The Department of Justice has announced charges against six Russian intelligence officers in connection with a series of majorly "disruptive and destructive" cyberattacks.

Russia planned cyber-attack on Tokyo Olympics, says UK

Foreign secretary condemns ‘cynical and reckless’ bid to disrupt Games, before they were postponed

Detective Sergeant Who Survived Salisbury Novichok Attack Quits Force

The detective sergeant who survived the Salisbury Novichok attack in 2018 has revealed he can “can no longer do the job” after 18 years with Wiltshire Police.

Bizarre Russian Disinformation Campaign Claims UK Covid Vaccine Will Turn You Into A Monkey

A Russian fake news campaign aiming to undermine the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine is claiming that it could turn people into monkeys.

Ex-Mexican defense secretary arrested in U.S. on Drug Enforcement Administration warrant

Ex-Mexican defense secretary arrested in U.S. on Drug Enforcement Administration warrant

South African white farmers and rival black protesters face off outside court hearing over farm murder case

White South African farmers and rival Black protesters hurled abuse and threats at each other on Friday ahead of a court hearing in a murder case that has exposed still simmering racial tensions 26 years after the end of apartheid.

K-Pop band BTS scores huge hit on South Korea stock market in management firm's IPO

Investors scramble to buy shares in Big Hit Entertainment amid speculation that the boy band members could be allowed to defer military service

Upcoming ‘Monster Hunter’ Film Re-Creates Fan Favorite Creatures From Original Game

Upcoming ‘Monster Hunter’ Film Re-Creates Fan Favorite Creatures From Original Game

Jimmy Kimmel Imagines How Donald Trump’s Superman T-Shirt Stunt Could Have Played Out

Jimmy Kimmel is devastated that President Donald Trump didn’t end up performing a stunt he reportedly considered doing when he left the hospital after his coronavirus treatment.

Analysis: 'I have failed' - Kim Jong Un shows tearful side in confronting North Korea's hardships

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his "man of the people" persona to tackle his country's deepening crises.

Japan vows to boost missile defense after North Korea parade

Japan vowed Monday to bolster its missile deterrence capability to respond to threats by North Korean weapons that are becoming “more diverse and complex,” as displayed during Pyongyang's military parade over the weekend.

Kim throws down gauntlet with huge new ICBM: analysts

The gargantuan new missile North Korea put on show at a military parade is an explicit threat to US defences and an implicit challenge to both the current and next American president, analysts say, warning Pyongyang could test the weapon next year.

North Korea military parade suggests Trump's strategy may not be paying off

During a pre-dawn military parade Saturday, North Korea unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile that's larger than any the country has rolled out before.

Hunter Biden’s Former Business Partner to Be Sentenced after Court Revives Fraud Conviction

Hunter Biden's former business parter will face sentencing in a fraud case after a federal appeals court on Wednesday reinstated his conviction.

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February 26, 2021

Prince Harry and James Corden tour L.A., crawl through the mud, discuss Harry's thoughts on The Crown

February 26, 2021

Journalist Tim O'Brien, who's seen Trump's taxes, thinks Trump's accountant will now flip in D.A. inquiry

February 25, 2021

McConnell says he'll 'absolutely' support Trump if he's the 2024 GOP nominee

February 25, 2021

Biden warns 'this is not a time to relax' as COVID-19 cases decline

February 25, 2021

Twitter is exploring a 'super follows' subscription system

'They left an indelible mark on my psyche': how Daft Punk pushed pop forward

Festivals selling out after map to end England's lockdown announced

'I take music seriously': Drag Race stars begin crossover chart success

'It was tribal and sexual': Alice Cooper on the debauchery of Detroit rock

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Jamal Khashoggi: Biden faces calls to 'strike a blow' for Saudi human rights

President Biden to call King Salman as his administration prepare to release intelligence report expected to implicate crown prince

Boris Johnson says he feels guilty about his journalism

During school visit prime minister reveals doubts over ‘abusing or attacking people’

Security officials point fingers at each other in Capitol riot hearing

There was quite a bit of finger pointing Tuesday as former security officials testified before Congress about the Jan.

Ted Cruz says his wife is 'pissed' over leaked Cancun texts

Ted Cruz says his wife is 'pissed' over leaked Cancun texts

'The man was obviously a crook': the decline and fall of Robert Maxwell

Robert Maxwell and Rupert Murdoch were once the two biggest power brokers in British politics. But their fierce rivalry paved the way for Maxwell’s demise

Biden tells world leaders 'the transatlantic alliance is back'

President Biden addressed world leaders as part of the Munich Security Conference on Friday, assuring them that "the transatlantic alliance is back" while stressing the need to defend democracy around the world. From the start of his speech, Biden made clear he hoped to send "a clear message to the world" that "America is back" and "the transatlantic alliance is back," affirming the United States is "fully committed to our NATO alliance." He sought to contrast his administration's foreign policy agenda with that of former President Donald Trump. "I know the past few years have strained and tested our transatlantic relationship," Biden said.

Brush with stardom: Dominic Raab's broom call sweeps internet

Viewers speculate why broom can be seen resting against door as foreign secretary gives video call interview

Mozambique expels British journalist covering insurgency

Tom Bowker tweets that he has been banned from country for 10 years over alleged irregularities

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'They left an indelible mark on my psyche': how Daft Punk pushed pop forward

Skrillex, Erol Alkan and those close to the French duo chart how they went from being industry outsiders to defining the trajectory of dance music

Festivals selling out after map to end England's lockdown announced

Wary organisers call for government cancellation insurance as ticket sales soarCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFestival organisers are enjoying record ticket sales after the government’s announcement of its roadmap out of lockdown in England, as punters prepare to “make up for lost time” despite uncertainty over what state support exists if last-minute cancellations have to take place.

'I take music seriously': Drag Race stars begin crossover chart success

The Eurovision homage UK Hun has entered the charts ahead of Rita Ora and Pink, and leads a new wave of drag queens sashaying away from novelty pop

'It was tribal and sexual': Alice Cooper on the debauchery of Detroit rock

When the shock-rocker returned to the place of his birth in the 60s, he found a raw paradise of unsegregated rock’n’roll. As Cooper releases an album celebrating the city, he and his peers relive one of the US’s greatest music scenes

Smerz: meet the Scandi-pop duo who can read each other's minds

The Norwegian group are so close that they write songs from their bandmate’s perspective. ‘It feels like a secret diary,’ they say

Billie Eilish's film shows post-Britney pop pressures are as tough as ever

The first digital-native superstar has far more music industry power than her pop predecessors, but she still faces toxic levels of scrutiny

Is this the worst year ever for the UK music industry? - podcast

Guardian music writer Laura Snapes, singer-songwriter Arlo Parks and musician Nitin Sawhney discuss the impact that Covid, Brexit and the ‘streaming economy’ are having on the sector

Emma Swift, Blake Scott, the Avalanches and others: the best Australian albums of 2020

Guardian Australia’s music critics and staff bring you their favourite records of the year – in no particular order

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SAG Predictions 2021: Best Lead & Supporting Male Actor — Who Will Win?

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Feb 26, 2021 08:11

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British Gymnastics faces group-claim lawsuit from 17 alleging abuse

Feb 25, 2021 18:01

Jennifer Pinches, 2012 Olympian, spearheads the actionPinches says authorities ‘prioritise podiums over people’British Gymnastics is facing an unprecedented group-claim lawsuit from 17 former gymnasts, who allege there was widespread physical and psychological abuse deployed by coaches on children as young as six as part of a “win at all costs” mentality in the sport.

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson faces six to eight weeks out after groin surgery

Feb 26, 2021 03:17

Liverpool captain will not return before AprilHe misses England matches as well as club gamesJordan Henderson is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks after the Liverpool captain underwent surgery on an adductor injury.

Gareth Thomas: 'In most forms of work you could come out. But not in football'

Feb 26, 2021 02:00

The former Wales and Lions rugby captain talks about living with HIV, facing a rising tide of prejudice and homophobia in sport

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Hosts France face New Zealand in blockbuster opener to 2023 World Cup

Feb 26, 2021 06:08

Pool A fixture to be played on Friday 8 September in ParisEngland begin against Argentina in Marseille a day laterHosts France will take on three-time winners New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup.

Sciver's all-round quality leads England to ODI series win in New Zealand

Feb 26, 2021 03:42

New Zealand 192; England 194-3 – England win by seven wicketsSciver’s 63 helps England take 2-0 lead in three-match seriesNat Sciver starred with bat and ball as England secured a series victory with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Dunedin.

German officials bemoan 'non-transparency' of 2032 Olympics bid selection

Feb 25, 2021 18:44

Rhine-Ruhr region misses out as Brisbane gets IOC backing Final decision could come as early as July this year German officials have lamented the decision by the International Olympic Committee to make Brisbane’s bid their preferred partner for the 2032 Games.

Business

Ofcom proposes radical shake-up of UK broadcasting

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End the beef: why Burger King wants people to eat at McDonald's

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Tech

Facebook over-enforced Australia news ban, admits Nick Clegg

'They are not supporters': Granit Xhaka condemns social media abusers – video

Australia’s move to tame Facebook and Google is just the start of a global battle | Michelle Meagher

Facebook's message to media industry is clear: don't rely on us | Antoun Issa

Why is Australia trying to regulate Google and Facebook – video explainer

Facebook's capitulation in Australia is the beginning of the project to regulate Big Tech – not the end | Peter Lewis

Science & Health

Fauci expects U.S. will make up weather-related vaccine delays as soon as the 'middle of the week'

Fauci predicts 'everybody and anybody' will be able to get vaccinated starting in April

'I get better sleep': the people who quit social media

Giving people false hope about the pandemic isn't 'balanced' – it's dangerous | Owen Jones

U.K. regulator reportedly expected to greenlight Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine this week

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