The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’ – National
Sometimes, you can always get what you want: On Tuesday, The Rolling Stones confirmed that they will release a new album, titled Foreign Tongues, on July 10. They also released…
Stuck on you: kitten rescued from bucket of glue bonds with foster parent | Texas
A two-month-old kitten whose life was saved when he was rescued from a bucket of glue has bonded with the foster parent who helped him to recover – and is…
Kid Cudi fires M.I.A. from tour after ‘offensive remarks’ during onstage rants – National
Rapper Kid Cudi has announced that he fired British rapper M.I.A. as one of the openers for his Rebel Ragers Tour following her “offensive remarks” and “rants” onstage. His decision…
Met Gala 2026: stars showcase outfits on the red carpet – video | Met Gala 2026
Stars including Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday to showcase their outfits inspired by the theme Fashion is Art. The event takes…
Sole searching: how a medical pedicure saved my feet from the point of no return | Well actually
My feet were screaming for mercy. Apologies for the following description, but after New York City’s deep-freeze winter, I had corns between my toes, thick callus pads beneath my big…
Australian supermarket sauerkraut taste test: one is ‘like eating the smell of McDonald’s pickle’ | Australian food and drink
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been introduced to a fatty, salty hunk of meat and thought, “my god, I’m going to need a pickle”. I feel the…
Met Gala 2026: The most striking, show-stopping and over-the-top looks – National
It was one of fashion’s biggest nights, as around 400 high-profile people from tech, sports, art, entertainment and more got together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York…
Fears for spears: how to cook asparagus without blanching | Chefs
I always blanch asparagus, but how else can I cook it?Joe, via email“Blanching captures that green, verdant nature of asparagus so well, and saves its minerality, too,” agrees Bart Stratfold…
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit before trial – National
After a year and a half of legal battles, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have resolved their case weeks before they were scheduled to go to trial in New York City. The It…
Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala | Met Gala
Two assets the modern 1% love to show off are their designer wardrobes … and their expensive bodies. The Met Gala opening of an exhibition about “the dressed body” presented…
Menopause is tough. But it’s fantastic being a woman in her 60s | Women
I met my boyfriend when he was playing Bach in the park. I was taking my usual jog past London zoo and around the Regent’s Park boating lake when I…
The day had come to scatter my mum’s ashes. What could possibly go wrong? | Zoe Williams
If you’re looking for sound, practical advice on what happens when an elderly parent dies – the so-called “sadmin” – then you shouldn’t come to me because all the bits…
‘People crave friendship’: thousands flock to resurgence of centuries-old south Asian board game | Board games
On a Monday evening in the upstairs room of Dishoom Permit Room in Notting Hill, the atmosphere is already crackling before the games night begins. Chai is poured and passed…
I got £8,500 in Ulez fines after my car number plate was cloned | Money
Someone cloned my car number plate back in October and racked up £8,500 in Ulez fines. I appealed, but this was rejected. Unfortunately, the cloned car is the same make,…
Sliders and slaw, and cheesy, nutty wedges: Simon Rogan’s spring cabbage recipes | Food
Cabbage is one of my favourite ingredients. I love it for its versatility, and also because it’s nutritious and incredibly satisfying to cook with. I’ve been putting cabbage on my…
‘Nobody’s going out!’ Why is Britain’s nightlife in such decline – and can anything save it? | Clubbing
The £5 entry is a good start. So is the loud, lively music booming down the nightclub’s stairway. But when I finally reach the dancefloor, hidden behind a curtain, my…
How can care homes charge fees after a death? | Money
I hold power of attorney for my aunt who is in a care home run by Avery Healthcare. Avery recently sent relatives its new contract, which states that care home…
Anna Wintour, Sam Smith and other stars depart hotel for the Met Gala – video
Before the Met Gala red carpet, celebrities gathered at the Mark Hotel to get ready. Anna Wintour is the first to depart, followed by gala co-chair Venus Williams. Sam Smith,…
Activists stage fashion show before Met Gala in rebuke to Bezos and Amazon: ‘the people behind the smile’ | Met Gala 2026
Anti-Jeff Bezos/Amazon/Met Gala protests got off early Tuesday in Manhattan with … what else? A fashion show. Labor is Art, a group bringing together Amazon workers, their unions and supporters,…
Be careful who you vote for in local elections on Thursday | Local elections 2026
There is much in the news about people using the local elections on 7 May to send a protest message to the government and to Keir Starmer in particular. I…
‘Stores an ungodly amount of stuff’: 11 products our writers rely on to organize and declutter | Homes
The sense of awakening that comes with spring can spur many of us to clear out the clutter and get organized. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a…
Met Gala 2026 live: stars walk red carpet on fashion’s biggest night as Bezos backing could spark protests | Met Gala 2026
Stars walk red carpet on fashion’s biggest night of the year Chloe Mac Donnell Hello and welcome to the Met Gala live blog 2026! Chloe from the Guardian’s fashion desk…
Met Museum show at new Costume Institute puts fashion in same spotlight as Egyptian artefacts | Fashion
Speaking at the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute spring exhibition in New York, Anna Wintour described the first Monday in May as her “favourite day of…
Dolly Parton says she’s ‘got some healing to do’ in latest health update – National
Dolly Parton has shared a health update and cancelled her Las Vegas residency amid ongoing health issues. In an Instagram reel, posted on Monday, Parton wrote in the caption, “Thank…
Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial – The Latest | Met Gala
It’s the grandest and glitziest event in the fashion calendar, but this year’s Met Gala has sparked backlash thanks to its new honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos….
Barry Manilow postpones Las Vegas shows again for cancer treatment recovery – National
Barry Manilow has postponed his upcoming Las Vegas shows once again as his medical team has advised him against performing amid his ongoing cancer treatment recovery. The 82-year-old singer announced…
Why the Bezos-backed Met Gala is so controversial | The Latest | Met Gala 2026
It’s the grandest and glitziest event in the fashion calendar, but this year’s Met Gala has sparked backlash thanks to its new honorary chairs, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos….
Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case, will avoid jail time – National
Britney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday during her arraignment in a California courtroom after prosecutors charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Spears will avoid jail…
‘Hopeful milestone’: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s – National
Health Canada has approved a second drug that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab, sold by American drugmaker Eli Lilly under the brand name Kisunla, received Health Canada…
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restores full access to abortion pill – National
By Mark Sherman & Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press Posted May 4, 2026 11:34 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Supreme Court on Monday…