Convenience Stores Jun 26, 2026 A floating convenience store appears in Toronto “Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week. A floating convenience store appears in Toronto “Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week. See more
World Cup 2026 Jun 27, 2026 ‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico• Do you live in a... ‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico• Do you live in a... Share
Children's health Jun 27, 2026 Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devicesScreen time for babies and toddlers... Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devicesScreen time for babies and toddlers... Share
Homosexuality and Bisexuality Jun 27, 2026 Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L.G.B.T.Q. rights, but the teams that faced off are from countries that penalize homosexuality. Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L.G.B.T.Q. rights, but the teams that faced off are from countries that penalize homosexuality. Share
Playgrounds Jun 27, 2026 What Happens When Kids Design Playgrounds? Lava, Mushrooms, Giant Chess. The people who know playgrounds best want a pink basketball court, hair-braiding station, and pollinator garden. What Happens When Kids Design Playgrounds? Lava, Mushrooms, Giant Chess. The people who know playgrounds best want a pink basketball court, hair-braiding station, and pollinator garden. Share
Thailand Jun 27, 2026 Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to the Nation ThailandGet our breaking ne... Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to the Nation ThailandGet our breaking ne... Share
Family Jun 27, 2026 How do dolphins’ blowholes work and how fast do clouds travel? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... How do dolphins’ blowholes work and how fast do clouds travel? The kids’ quiz Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes?Submit a qu... Share
Quiz and trivia games Jun 27, 2026 What was the first concert tour to gross $2bn in ticket sales? The Saturday quiz From the Cosmati Pavement and Pyx Chamber to Ode to the Yimeng Mountains, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who requested in his will that an art g... What was the first concert tour to gross $2bn in ticket sales? The Saturday quiz From the Cosmati Pavement and Pyx Chamber to Ode to the Yimeng Mountains, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who requested in his will that an art g... Share
Television & radio Jun 27, 2026 TV tonight: the fiery finale of the summer’s hit holiday drama It’s been a funny and frantic ride with Two Weeks in August. Plus: Alexander Armstrong embarks on an American odyssey. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm,... TV tonight: the fiery finale of the summer’s hit holiday drama It’s been a funny and frantic ride with Two Weeks in August. Plus: Alexander Armstrong embarks on an American odyssey. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm,... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 27, 2026 Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia After review,” began the Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, those two words breaking the hearts of Iran after they thought they scrambled an unlikely 93rd-minu... Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia After review,” began the Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, those two words breaking the hearts of Iran after they thought they scrambled an unlikely 93rd-minu... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 27, 2026 Cold War Steve on … England’s haunted team-building barbecue The third in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading... Cold War Steve on … England’s haunted team-building barbecue The third in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading... Share
Food Jun 27, 2026 Where Copenhagen leads, the food world still follows Two decades after chefs rewrote the rules at Noma, Copenhagen’s food scene still flies the flag for seasonality and innovation – progressive, sustainable and... Where Copenhagen leads, the food world still follows Two decades after chefs rewrote the rules at Noma, Copenhagen’s food scene still flies the flag for seasonality and innovation – progressive, sustainable and... Share
Culture Jun 27, 2026 The Guide #249: As Glastonbury has a fallow year, here’s why more much-loved culture should down tools In this week’s newsletter: The festival always comes back fresher after allowing Worthy Farm to recover from its yearly musical extravaganza. Star Wars and C... The Guide #249: As Glastonbury has a fallow year, here’s why more much-loved culture should down tools In this week’s newsletter: The festival always comes back fresher after allowing Worthy Farm to recover from its yearly musical extravaganza. Star Wars and C... Share
