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Mon 21 Sept 2026
On grasslands, surrounded by trees, soldiers in the Polish and Romanian armies stand beside a number of flags, including the Nato flag, and military vehicles
Exclusive
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
Smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International airport
US-Israel war on Iran
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign
An apprentice glass blower rolling a blue glass sphere in a factory
Exclusive
Only 160 apprenticeship starts in eight months on Labour’s flagship scheme
The education secretary, Lucy Powell
Ofsted
New Ofsted inspection regime is damaging our health, headteachers say
Construction vehicles move earth at road-widening site in England as traffic goes by
Economics
UK urged to strengthen financial muscle of national wealth fund to aid economy
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In focus

Aerial night view of wildfires burning through palm forest in West Kalimantan, smoke glowing orange
Indonesia
‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide
US foreign policy
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage
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Features

Painting of a bartender with long braids extending a drink garnish across a bar, in green light
Art
‘Brown men are fearless, funny and sexy’: Salman Toor on clubbing, queerness and New York’s Muslim moment
Health
The agony of life with chronic body odour: ‘I swear I’ve tried every deodorant’
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Opinion

Donald Trump addresses the 80th United Nations general assembly at UN headquarters in New York, 23 September 2025.
quote  In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it?
Steve Bloomfield
quote  Don’t discount Reform because it’s had a bad year. In our angry, fragile democracy, anything can happen
John Harris
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Sport

The Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, applauds his team during the 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Premier League
Carrick disputes Cunha’s claim that Manchester United lacked energy in Fulham draw
Premier League
Maresca dismisses title talk as ‘too early’ after Manchester City take over at top
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Podcast

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Being trans in Britain in 2026 – podcast
Podcast | 29:38
 
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Climate crisis

A large bear and two cubs swim in a back yard swimming pool.
Animals
Bear-y good neighbors: humans and animals are learning to live together in an expanding LA
Gardens
‘It’s transformed the village’: the volunteers greening up Britain’s train stations
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Business & technology

a man speaking
‘An out-of-touch Silicon Valley radical’
Meet Trump’s AI whisperer pushing for limited regulation
Music industry
UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars
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In pictures

Children in 1950s-style pedal cars race past a large audience of spectators at a racetrack
Photos of the weekend
Pedal-car racing and bowling for trams