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Our countryside has once again become a playground for the rich | George Monbiot
Anything that can't be shot and eaten is shot and hung from a gibbet. The aristocracy is back in charge, destroying Britain's wildlifeI might have solved a minor mystery. Last week, after a public...
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The climate change deniers: influence out of all proportion to science | Bill...
The Heartland Institute's recent shaming has put the denialist camp on the defensive. But they've already done massive harmIt's been a tough few weeks for the forces of climate change denial.First came...
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Letters: Bible and Beowulf
I write in response to the dispiriting sentiments from your two correspondents on the gift to schools of a King James Bible (Letters, 1 June). As a fellow teacher, what I find particularly depressing...
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From dreams to drones: who is the real Barack Obama? | Pankaj Mishra
As the latest US attacks kill 17 and threaten to destabilise Pakistan, the president could be the cruellest political hoax of our timesBarack Obama, according to Foreign Policy magazine, "has become...
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Letters: There is no war on the arts in Turkey
Your article (Report, 18 May), by claiming that "PM Erdogan is threatening to withdraw state support from the country's theatres after his daughter said she was insulted by an actor during a play",...
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George Zimmerman lawyer requests new bond hearing after return to jail
Zimmerman likely to remain in jail at for at least a week after judge found he had 'deceived' the court about his financesGeorge Zimmerman, the accused murderer of Trayvon Martin, is likely to remain...
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Barack Obama and Bill Clinton unite for New York City fundraising blitz
Despite recent tension that has fueled speculation about a deeper hostility, the presidents expect $4m haul in the Big AppleBarack Obama and Bill Clinton put on a display of unity in New York city on...
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MF Global chief Jon Corzine criticised over handling of firm before collapse
Trustee issues report in US bankruptcy court warning that civil claims could be possible against MF Globals's top executivesThe trustee liquidating the collapsed MF Global issued a blistering report...
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Germany weighs up federal Europe plan to end debt crisis
Calls for 'banking union' to save euro after Paris and Brussels support Spain's plea for EU rescue of its beleaguered banksEurope's leaders appear to be edging towards an ambitious and controversial...
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Austerity has never worked | Ha-joon Chang
It's not just about the current economic environment. History shows that slashing budgets always leads to recessionLast week saw a string of bad economic news reports. The eurozone leaders seem...
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New York mayor and NYPD back marijuana decriminalisation proposal
Proposal partly a reaction to NYPD's controversial stop-and- frisk tactics, which have seen sharp increase in civilian stopsNew York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly have...
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Wisconsin recall election enters its final stretch – US politics live
The recall battle in Wisconsin enters its final day of campaigning as polls show a tight race5pm: And finally: a urinal on the third floor of the US Capitol building "exploded" this morning, drenching...
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Editorial | Philosophy: Back to big
There is a new more expansive mood taking shape in British philosophy as born out at Hay-on-WyeStephen Hawking may have insisted that "philosophy is dead" in his latest book, but the numbers queuing up...
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BP accused of attack on academic freedoms after scientists subpoenaed
Oceanographers say they fear erosion of scientific process after they were forced to turn over emails related to BP oil spillA pair of scientists have accused BP of an attack on academic freedom after...
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Groupon slumps to lowest price ever
Shares in online deals site drop below half IPO price, following downward trend set by Facebook and BlackBerry's RIMGroupon, the online deals site, hit a new bargain basement price on Monday, falling...
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Bill Clinton's utility to Barack Obama | Ana Marie Cox
The irony is, on the economy, a Romney presidency would look more like Clinton's. But Bill brings a nostalgic 'good times' glowSo, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are going to be on Broadway tonight,...
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Irish republicans force diversion for Olympic torch
Derry demonstration sends torch on unplanned detourDissident republicans disrupted the progress of the Olympic flame as it passed through Northern Ireland's second city.The carrying of the torch on day...
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The Queen entertained by pop royalty at diamond jubilee concert – in pictures
Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox, Grace Jones, Jessie J, Gary Barlow, will.i.am, Madness, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey were among the stars who...
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Syria bans US and European diplomats
Damascus says foreign envoys are no longer welcome but signs a deal to allow humanitarian aid into the countrySyria has barred a string of US and European diplomats, saying they are "no longer welcome"...
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Tamils deported to Sri Lanka from Britain being tortured, victim claims
Government under pressure to change policy after court halts removal of 40 people and victim tells of brutal two-week ordealThe British government is forcibly deporting asylum seekers who are then...
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