37 killed and dozens missing in worst floods in 80 years
More than 23,000 people forced to leave homes after heavy rains in southern Rio Grande do Sul prompt record-breaking floods
Niger
US confirms Russian forces deployed to same airbase as American troops
Society of Authors
Gaza vote divides UK writers union after call to condemn Israeli military action
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The sun
Video of surface captures solar rain, eruptions and coronal moss
Leprosy
Disease passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests
Italy
Country bans ‘puppy yoga’ after reports of alleged mistreatment
Spain
UN alarm over rightwing laws that could ‘whitewash’ Franco era
Panama
Voters to choose new president against backdrop of social unrest and drought
Cyber-attacks
Germany summons Russian envoy over 2023 incidents
World Press Freedom Day
Attacks on press freedom around the world are intensifying, index reveals
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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
The Audio Long Read
Solar storms, ice cores and nuns’ teeth: the new science of history – podcast
Today in Focus
Are we on the brink of a ceasefire deal for Gaza?
Football Weekly
Advantage Dortmund in Champions League semis? – Football Weekly Extra
Science
The extraordinary promise of personalised cancer vaccines
Today in Focus
Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
Politics Weekly UK
Coming 5 May: Politics Weekly Westminster – an extra podcast episode to get your political fix
Football Weekly
All square in Munich and Ipswich a point from Premier League – Football Weekly