headlines
Thursday
10
September
2015
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Carly Fiorina hits back after Donald Trump criticises her looksOnly female Republican presidential candidate says she is ‘getting under the skin’ of Trump, who said of her: ‘Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that?’
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DoJ says it can demand every email from any US-based providerMicrosoft counsel addresses question of US search warrant for Hotmail emails stored in Ireland: ‘We would go crazy if China did this to us’ -
Los Angeles grieves for three brothers found stabbed to death outside schoolVigil held at Dolores Huerta Elementary after boys’ bodies were found in car and father, suspected of their murder, was taken to hospital with stab wounds -
highlights
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Syrian family’s journey to the heart of EuropeThousands of refugees were sleeping rough at Budapest’s Keleti station, waiting for help, and waiting for trains to take them to western Europe. Then, they just got up and walked
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Canada's tar sands heartland can't deny climate change, says Alberta ministerShannon Phillips says ‘great appetite for action’ on carbon emissions exists in Canadian province despite economy relying heavily on fossil fuel extraction
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To dive in the SeychellesI used to joke about quitting my job and moving to the Seychelles. Then one day I thought, why not?
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Apple chief Tim Cook unveils iPad ProNew tablet – to be launched with Apple Pencil stylus – revealed alongside two new iPhones and a revamped Apple TV
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Kim Davis's defiance breaks the law — but exemplifies America's broken politicsTo insert religion into law is discriminatory in the US, but dragging it into elected office is unfortunately commonplace nowadays
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I've experienced a new level of racism since Donald Trump went after LatinosI have never been asked the type of questions I’m now fielding from white people – and I’m not the only one
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Police will not face charges in Pasco shooting death of Mexican manThree police officers will not be prosecuted for killing Antonio Zambrano-Montes in February in a controversial encounter that was captured on video
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Republican squabble on Iran nuclear deal plays in Obama's favorDisagreement among conservatives on how to go forward with disapproval vote means they might miss their chance to confront the president
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China to hold live-fire drills in Taiwan StraitChinese military will carry out three days of exercises close to disputed territory, as Taiwan practises its own response to submarine attack
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Woman who claims she was tricked into sex with friend was lesbian, court toldGayle Newland, who is accused of pretending to be a man in order to have sex with the woman, claims the alleged victim was in on the deception
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special report: the counted
in brief
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Guinness World Record breakers tell their storiesAs the annual compendium of bizarre human feats celebrates its 60th anniversary, the world’s tallest man and a man who smashes melons with his head, among others, explain what drew them to compete
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How my negative review of Legend was spun into movie marketing goldMy two-star take on Tom Hardy’s Krays biopic was included in an official poster for the film. While I applaud the chutzpah in this case, audiences do need to be wary of false advertising
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The 10 most exciting things that will happenKardashian-Jenner family feuds, wild parties, the Fat Jew, Drones – it’s all about to kick off at New York fashion week
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I work in PR – and we're all terrible peopleThis UK expat has discovered that America’s PR corps bears an unfortunate likeness to a fanatical religion: a monomaniacal echo chamber of bloated self-importance and self-righteous froth
in depth
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What happens next and why it mattersThe proceedings in the House and the Senate this week will have a huge impact on Iran’s nuclear programme – and the next president’s freedom to navigate it
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New digs, same meta-comedyColbert worked hard to shed his Comedy Central image but his old persona crept into his CBS debut alongside guests George Clooney and Jeb Bush
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One lawyer’s crusade to defend extreme pornographyThe long read: Myles Jackman is on a mission to change Britain’s obscenity laws. For him, it’s more than a job, it’s a moral calling
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Making an old candidate new againDespite friendly fire from Democratic operatives, Clinton’s team is pressing on with a strategy that includes a more self-effacing tone and more empathy
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Drone strikes by UK and Pakistan point to Obama's counter-terror legacyCountries’ attacks on their own citizens vindicate those who warned that the US president’s signature practice would echo around the world
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Death of hope drives young Syrians to EuropeIn a country where beheadings and barrel-bombs are part of everyday life, few see realistic prospects for change
video & pictures
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The best of the apologies and non-apologiesThe wind has turned in Clinton’s email scandal as she recently apologized for her use of a private email server during her time as US secretary of state
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Ringo Starr's photographs at the National Portrait GalleryA display of photographs by Ringo Starr is to open at the National Portrait Gallery on 9 September, coinciding with the release of his book Photograph, published by Genesis Publications
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Scientist swims with world's largest sharksVideo from Conservation International shows a marine scientist swimming with whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay National Marine Park in Indonesia
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Queen Elizabeth II in numbersQueen Elizabeth II has surpassed Queen Victoria’s record to become Britain’s longest reigning monarch. We examine her reign in numbers
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Photo highlights of the dayThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of the best photographs from around the world, including a royal steam train and a giant mural
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Google's new logoWe asked if you could design a better logo after Google unveiled their new sans-serif one. You did not disappoint. Here is a selection of our favourites
people
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Hillary Clinton addresses email 'mistake'The presidential hopeful has apologized for using a private email account while secretary of state, with her comments on the issue shifting since March
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I absolutely love the BBCActor admits the corporation ‘is not perfect’, but says it is ‘vital’ to have a large-scale public service broadcaster
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How the pop star made a spectacular returnAfter falling from grace and a resulting bout of public apologies, Bieber is bigger than ever, but how did he do it – and will other ‘troubled’ stars follow his lead?
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TV channel uses Donald Trump to ramp up soccer clash with USATV Azteca plays clips of presidential candidate denigrating Mexico ahead of October match between old rivals
the big picture
Breaking news New species of ancient human discovered, claim scientists