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Weatherwatch: heatwaves and atmospheric blocking
An occasional series on weather terminology: stationary areas of pressure can lead to prolonged heatwaves and cold spells
Read more » | Desktop version »Is your paddling pool a cool oasis – or a giant puddle of infection?
Standing water breeds biting horseflies – and it’s just one of the ways your paddling pool may be contaminated, say experts
Read more » | Desktop version »What the new photo of the Thai cave boys tells us about their ordeal
The boys gather around a portrait of Saman Kunan, who died in the rescue attempt. Their expressions show a deep recognition of the overwhelming spirit of altruism that saved them
Read more » | Desktop version »Looking back: heatwaves
As a UK heatwave continues, a look back over the past century at how the nation copes with hot weather
Read more » | Desktop version »'We don't know how it worked': the inside story of the Thai cave rescue
Rescuers describe the doubts and pressures that assailed them as they pulled 12 boys and their coach to safety
Read more » | Desktop version »'Immense pressure' of Thai cave rescue described by doctor
Australian medic Richard Harris says: ‘I have never seen anything like it’
Read more » | Desktop version »From Thailand to England, a good week for football coaches
As a man who was once stuck in the boot of a car for 15 minutes, I salute Ekaphol Chantawong
Read more » | Desktop version »Poles apart: the bitter conflict over a nation’s communist history
The long read: Many Poles remember Soviet soldiers saving them from Nazi occupation. But a growing number are rejecting that narrative, and the monuments that come with it
Read more » | Desktop version »Thai cave rescue: coach and stateless boys may be made citizens
Group of four, from Myanmar border region, have limited rights and access to services
Read more » | Desktop version »Nevis: how the world’s most secretive offshore haven refuses to clean up
The long read: The years since 2008 have seen a global crackdown on offshore finance. Yet a few places have doubled down on offering secrecy to the super-rich. Among these, one tiny Caribbean island might be the worst offender
Read more » | Desktop version »Thai cave rescue: Navy Seals say mission came 'close to disaster'
Rescuers who freed Wild Boars team from Tham Luang cave tell of dangers that included heavy rain and low oxygen
Read more » | Desktop version »Farewell (again) John Cleese - Brexit Britain will miss you
The Python comedian is going to live in the Caribbean, driven out by the rightwing press and Brexit. But if you spend only two weeks a year in a country, can you call it home?
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