Jeremy Clarkson reaps what he sows (literally)

The TV farmer worries that his harvest is ‘fucked’. Has he met the Sunday Times columnist who has rubbished all efforts to combat climate change?

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'There is no real need': Professors say today's solar eclipse won't crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying you to switch off?

Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.

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What the hell has happened to John Cleese?

The genius comedian backs Rupert Lowe and shares racist memes – he’s turning into Basil Fawlty

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They cannot even flush their toilets: life in east London blocks where taps often run dry

Devons Road estate residents describe months-long ordeal of not being able to wash, clean or cook for much of the day

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Car hire firm told me I was a ‘no-show’ so I lost £185

I was delayed, but I had prepaid through Holiday Autos and had provided my flight number as requested

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Spotify to distinguish AI artists from real people – and stop recommending them

Music streaming platform creates ‘AI persona’ label that will appear on profiles and track listings in crackdown on fake performers

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The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them

With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions

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The Guardian view on wildfires: firefighters can’t handle this crisis alone | Editorial

Editorial: The response to this summer’s record heat and drought should be led by ministers – not left to the emergency services

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The Guardian view on AI money in US politics: not the way to hold an urgent democratic debate | Editorial

Editorial: Amid public concern over the impact of new technology, Silicon Valley’s use of its wealth to influence specific election races is an unwelcome development

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MPs shouldn’t face abuse. Neither should their staff – but here’s what we deal with every day | Estelle Warhurst

Some constituents are traumatised, others violent. It’s time the House of Commons protected the people who work at the grassroots of our democracy, says Estelle Warhurst, office manager for a Labour M...

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What does it say about the UK’s pro-Europeans that they hide their message behind a bin? | Simon Nixon

Voters disillusioned by Brexit should have more options than Nigel Farage or the novelty candidate Count Binface, says journalist and economics commentator Simon Nixon

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Good luck if you’re waiting for A-level results. Just don’t ask me what to do next | Zoe Williams

I’m all in favour of university – but I don’t have to pay the enormous fees, writes Zoe Williams

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Trump put a wrecking-ball through the East Wing – and through democratic norms | Francine Prose

Our children should be able to visit our nation’s capital without having to think about Donald Trump and about how much he did to deface it

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Could you predict which children will be Neets? No – and it’s unfair to ask that of teachers | Daisy Christodoulou

The idea of government adviser Alan Milburn sounds laudable. But it’s asking too much of a system already struggling to meet society’s demands, says education writer Daisy Christodoulou

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I thought having a second baby would be easier – but, from food to teeth to poos, I’ve forgotten so much | Bim Adewunmi

My mum has been a huge help with the practical stuff. She’s also stirred up memories of my own blissfully bored childhood, writes Bim Adewunmi

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Don’t despair about what’s happening to our planet. That’s what they want you to feel

There are social tipping points when the seemingly impossible suddenly becomes inevitable. Good journalism plays an essential role in helping drive these shifts and shows us how real change can happen

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Hard work or humour? Take the British values quiz

Poll finds consensus on what makes people proud to be British but deep divisions on issues such as immigration

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Will Andy Burnham’s everyday fixes be enough to get the public on his side?

The prime minister’s money-saving policies are popular but they are yet to convince voters he can take on the big things

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What effect will Donald Trump’s childhood vaccine recommendations have in the US and beyond?

Is there any science behind the recommendations? Will they result in lower vaccination rates? And will they cause a resurgence of preventable diseases?

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‘We are still here’: a day in the life of 12 Afghan women

In the five years since the Taliban’s return to power, the walls have been closing in on the women and girls of Afghanistan. A dozen women and girls have, at great risk to their safety, documented the...

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Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in July

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‘Every minute counts’ as rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake

People being pulled from collapsed buildings day after 7.4 magnitude quake hit, in response experts say contrasts favourably with Venezuela’s

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‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record

Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several days

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Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian

Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sources

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How to safely watch the solar eclipse

On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total sol...

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