Four Iranian men were being questioned over an alleged major terror plot against a “specific” British target as investigators urgently try to establish whether there is any continuing danger to the public despite the arrests. The men, all Iranian nationals, were arrested on Saturday, with armed police, and in at least one instance special forces…
Stars lean into Met Gala’s 2025 theme: ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Hello! Ellie and Morwenna from the Guardian’s fashion desk here in London. We’ll be watching the Met Gala – fashion’s Oscars/Baftas/Olympics – so you don’t have to, guiding you through the probable hits and possible misses from a starry guest list which includes Zendaya,…
Suburbs with significant Chinese Australian populations in key marginal seats recorded huge swings to Labor of up to 30%, and strategists and analysts warn the Liberal party has failed to rebuild trust with the community. The Liberal party’s review of the 2022 federal election found hawkish rhetoric on China cost it votes in several seats…
Alex Smith reflects on the new rookie QB landscape Alex Smith says the current college quarterback landscape has made rookie QBs’ transition to the NFL easier than 20 years ago. Sports Seriously Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a contract extension in March. The two sides have since taken the…
A frantic search for two children presumed lost in the unforgiving and thickly forested lands of Nova Scotia has entered its fourth day as police in Atlantic Canada expand their search. Nearly 150 searchers have braved rain and fog to track down Lily Sullivan, six, and Jack Sullivan, four, who were last seen on Friday…
Happily, for those asking, we can be specific regarding the locations of our departing puzzles: the latest of each can be found on the new Observer site at observer.co.uk/crossword in playable form for the most recent puzzle with an archive for each of Speedy, Everyman and Azed. Vale! Here a splendid Genius puzzle by Tramp…