Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
‘Magic David called’
David Copperfield repeatedly contacted Jeffrey Epstein
‘I honest to God believe I was drugged’
Magician David Copperfield’s alleged victims speak out
David Copperfield
The FBI investigated him for two years. The claim that he was ‘exonerated’ was widely embraced. Was he?
In focus
Syria
Assad officials face landmark Paris trial over killing of student and father
Lai Ching-te
The political brawler who went from a Taiwan mining village to the presidency
Friends and analysts say Lai’s tough upbringing in a working-class family has prepared him well for his next opponent: China
‘We don’t have a democracy’
Why some Oregonians want to join Idaho
Proponents of the Greater Idaho movement have argued Democrats in Portland don’t understand their way of life
Spotlight
‘More like therapists’
Adult virgins turn to Nevada brothels for sex – and healing
The oldest profession is helping a generation of young men who have intimacy-stunted lives due to social media and internet porn
Analysis
Google remains focused on its long quest for your eyeballs
‘Such a hot mess’
Turmoil inside the world of US beauty pageants
A Miss USA winner has handed back her crown, and another champion has resigned – is the lustre of the pageant starting to wear off?
‘My time has come!’
Feminist artist Judy Chicago on a tidal wave of recognition at 84
The veteran US feminist artist known for The Dinner Party – and for dividing the critics – is about to have her first UK retrospective. She is in celebratory mood…
Food
‘Ultra-processed products are food that lies to us’
‘Shouldn’t we be proud?’
New Stalin statues symbolise Georgia’s battle to control the past as well as the present
Lap-by-lap report: After the cancellation of last year’s race due to flooding, Imola makes its much-awaited return to the calendar. Join Luke McLaughlin
Boxing
Usyk digs deep in thriller to knock down Fury and unify heavyweight titles
Gymnastics
Biles soars as Douglas scratches at historically gilded US Classic
Simone Biles began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the US Classic on Saturday at Hartford’s XL Center
NBA playoffs
Washington’s free throws send Mavericks past Thunder into West finals
The Mavericks eked out a 117-116 victory over the Thunder on Saturday night to reach the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons
Las Vegas Aces
WNBA investigating team’s $100k-per-player deal with tourism authority
Manchester City
Bigger, yes, but better? Guardiola tweaks template for latest City kick to line
Jürgen Klopp’s farewell is coming – and Liverpool fans should savour every second
Phil Mongredien
Gaël Monfils
‘I’m getting a little bit old. People forget that I still have it’
Pro-Palestine protesters vow to rally as La Trobe joins universities enforcing encampment ban
Indonesia
Ibu volcano spectacularly erupts forcing nearby villages to evacuate
Alexei Navalny
Ally of late activist says he will ‘never give up’ in fight against Putin
Georgia
President vetoes ‘foreign influence’ law
Germany
Eight climate activists arrested in over airport protest
Afghanistan
Fresh floods kill at least 60 after heavy rain brings devastation
The Stakes - US Election
At least once a week
What’s really at risk in the 2024 election? Adam Gabbatt cuts through the clutter and guides you through the biggest stories, questions and curiosities in this hugely consequential election. We’ll focus on the stakes – not the odds.
Trump on Trial
Weekly, and more frequent editions during trial
Stay up to date on all of Donald Trump’s trials.
Guardian staff will send weekly updates each Wednesday – and more frequent editions during trial
Well Actually
Weekly
Practical advice, expert insights and answers to your questions about how to live a good life
Podcasts
Podcasts
Weekend
Marina Hyde on Russell Brand’s baptism; plus ‘deepfake’ cheerleaders: the woman wrongly accused over a viral video – podcast
The Audio Long Read
‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein – podcast
Today in Focus
The children of the contaminated blood scandal
Football Weekly
The Premier League’s fight for Europe and Celtic’s title – Football Weekly Extra
Science Weekly
Apps and algorithms: can dating be boiled down to a science? – podcast
Today in Focus
What keeps the world’s top climate scientists up at night?
Politics Weekly America
Donald Trump comes face to face with former fixer Michael Cohen