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Thu 17 Sept 2026
Mark Rutte gestures with his hands while Andy Burnham looks on beside him; both are standing against a white background decorated with the union flag
International security
Nato leader warns of ‘most dangerous and complex security environment in a generation’
The EU flag flying in front of the clock tower of the UK Houses of Parliament
EU
‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU
Defence Minister Belousov pins a medal onto General Grunis's green military uniform
Ukraine war briefing
Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim
Aerial view of a small boat stranded in a shrinking puddle on the dried Danube riverbed
Environment
2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Ruined, mud-covered buildings along a riverbank
Global heating
Climate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study finds
 

In focus

Six African wild dogs – also known as painted dogs for their blotches of yellow and black fur – rest in shade on the savannah. One wears a thick collar
Endangered species
‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey
UK
English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft
All four supporting acts for the upcoming dates of Ed Sheeran’s tour have withdrawn in solidarity with fellow opener Macklemore. The American rapper was removed from Sheeran’s tour after comments made onstage in support of Palestine. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye
Today in Focus: The Latest
Ed Sheeran support acts quit after Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ row
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Features

Two men in aprons outside a shop
Food culture
Can British fish and chip shops survive? ‘We made more money by closing than staying open’
Film
‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the emergency op that inspired his new sci-fi horror
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The long read

A stack of TVs showing clips from Teletubbies, Sesame Street, Bluey, Prehistoric Planet, Cocomelon and Mr Rogers' Neighborhood.
Faster! Louder! Brighter! How the attention economy overwhelmed children’s TV
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Opinion

Mark Carney signing a book
quote  Opening the EU door for Canada is a harmless gesture. But it won’t fix Europe’s security crisis
Paul Taylor
quote  Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again?
Arwa Mahdawi
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Sport

Raphinha shows three fingers to the crowd after completing his hat-trick against Racing Santander.
Football
Raphinha cashes in against Santander with hat-trick as Barça hit seven
Football
De Cuyper and Brighton pile on pain for Manchester United with Carabao Cup win
Football
Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ on European return
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Climate crisis

Chevron advert shows father and son with a US flag.
Oil and gas companies
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
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The ‘apex predator’ of fires choking south-east Asia
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Podcast

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The fight to save Sweden’s soul from the far right – podcast
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