A juror has been discharged from the triple murder trial of Erin Patterson, after Justice Christopher Beale said he had received information the person had been discussing the case with family and friends. Beale told the jury he had received information the juror had been discussing the case with family and friends contrary to his…
The prosecution: Tim It’s gross – I wouldn’t use her toothbrush, so why would I use her earphones? I’ve been going out with my girlfriend, Lila, for three years. We obviously know each other intimately, but I just can’t get on board with sharing earphones. There’s something so gross about it. I hate cleaning off someone else’s earwax…
Two of New Zealand’s most rare and beloved animals – a large flightless takahē bird and an ancient tuatara reptile – have been captured chasing and nipping at one another during a bush-floor melee. Nick Fisentzidis, a department of conservation ranger on the pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island near Auckland, saw the takahē attack the tuatara…
A perfect evening out for Louis involves getting hot and sweaty, and the only drink he is downing is water. He is one of a growing number of gen Zers who regard going to the gym as an integral part of their routine, and often preferable to sinking pints in the pub. Louis, 20, who…
Deep in the jungle region of Chapare, Bolivia’s coca country, the former president and socialist icon Evo Morales is holed up in a compound surrounded by supporters armed with sticks and homemade shields. “It was like I was in a movie set, but like a low-budget movie set of a Bolivian Game of Thrones. It…
There are two types of people on any UK hiking trail: those wearing walking boots, and those who have yet to experience the unmistakable sensation of cowpat seeping through their trainers. I belong in the first camp and firmly believe that the great outdoors is best enjoyed in appropriate footwear. The Guardian’s journalism is independent….