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Britain’s Astronomer Royal Martin Rees said sending people into space when robots could do the job just as effectively was a waste of public money

This joyous show sees the TV chef overflowing with warmth and knowledge as she tours the UK to throw genuinely cool parties for deserving Brits. It’s utterly heartwarming

Labour peer says there is little desire among voters for a referendum and in Brussels for renegotiations

The mooted memorial to the navy’s West Africa Squadron seems to be an attempt to rewrite history in a more favourable light, says writer Ella Sinclair

UK industrial towns offered not only well-paid jobs, but a whole working-class culture. A radical alternative is desperately needed, says former coalminer Keith Gildart

Japan's cabinet has endorsed a groundbreaking move to sell future next-generation fighter jets developed in collaboration with Britain and Italy to other nations. This decision signifies a notable shift from Japan's post-World War II pacifist stance, stirring both domestic and international debate. As part of Japan's broader strategy to enhance…

Britain's royal family has been forced to radically change the way it communicates because of social media, after speculation ran riot about the health of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

While diplomatic rows are inevitable, the priority is to keep channels open, and engage with Beijing about the climate crisis, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The United States, Britain and New Zealand have accused Beijing-backed cyber groups of being behind a series of attacks against lawmakers and key democratic institutions -- allegations that prompted angry Chinese denials.