CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long viewAn erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline Israel’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of its degeneration in recent decades, coming on top of its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, genocide in Gaza, invasion of Syria and relentless b... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/09/israel-what-went-wrong-by-omer-bartov-review-the-long-view(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation driveJudges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government line David Koelsch, a former [immigration][1] judge based in Maryland, was in [Minneapolis][2] visiting his mother and sister the day [Alex Pretti][3] was shot and killed by federal agents. He drove to Nicollet Avenue, park... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/trump-administration-immigration-judges(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

Tuppence Middleton: ‘My guiltiest pleasure? Watching Naked Attraction when my partner is out’The actor on her Dua Lipa faux pas, restless legs syndrome, and a shock realisation at a housewarming party Born in Bristol, Tuppence Middleton, 39, trained at ArtsEd in London before appearing in films The Imitation Game and Mank. Her stage roles include The Motive and the Cue at the National Theatre, and her TV work ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/09/tuppence-middleton-actor-interview-ocd-slow-horses(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

‘They’re trying to narrow the worldview of young people’: how book bans are on the rise in the USRising tide of censorship is spreading, reshaping what students are permitted to read, learn and think [Maia Kobabe][1] wrote Gender Queer as a tender attempt to explain non-binary identity and the journey of sexual discovery to immediate family. “I* *tried to make it as sensitive and thoughtful as possible, especi... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/book-bans-schools(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:52 +0000)

‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threatIn record 40C heat on 19 July 2022, 18 homes were lost in village of Wennington – a signal for firefighters to adapt, but UK response remains fragmented When neighbours urged Lynn Sabberton and her partner, Terry, to flee from their home in [Wennington][1] one day in 2022, the couple weren’t sure they should bothe... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/09/second-great-fire-wennington-london-wildfires-threat(Sat, 9 May 2026 08:00:51 +0000)

The rise of the literary nepo baby? The children of famous novelists on following in their parents’ footstepsFrom Naomi Ishiguro to Jess Atwood Gibson, more children of high profile writers are becoming authors themselves. Parents and their literary offspring discuss the pressures of measuring up Martin Amis liked to observe that the unusual position he and Kingsley Amis held – father-and-son novelists – was a... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/09/the-rise-of-the-literary-nepo-baby-the-children-of-famous-novelists-on-following-in-their-parents-footsteps(Sat, 9 May 2026 08:00:51 +0000)

Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe liveAs ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’ Saturday is also **Europe Day**, which [commemorates][1] the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration that ultimately laid the groundwork for the **European Union** as it exists today. On X,... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/09/peter-magyar-hungary-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-moscow-victory-day-parade-europe-latest-news-updates(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:36:51 +0000)

Tuppence Middleton: ‘My guiltiest pleasure? Watching Naked Attraction when my partner is out’The actor on her Dua Lipa faux pas, restless legs syndrome, and a shock realisation at a housewarming party Born in Bristol, Tuppence Middleton, 39, trained at ArtsEd in London before appearing in films The Imitation Game and Mank. Her stage roles include The Motive and the Cue at the National Theatre, and her TV work ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/may/09/tuppence-middleton-actor-interview-ocd-slow-horses(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation driveJudges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government line David Koelsch, a former [immigration][1] judge based in Maryland, was in [Minneapolis][2] visiting his mother and sister the day [Alex Pretti][3] was shot and killed by federal agents. He drove to Nicollet Avenue, park... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/trump-administration-immigration-judges(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long viewAn erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline Israel’s attack on Iran is only the most recent example of its degeneration in recent decades, coming on top of its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, genocide in Gaza, invasion of Syria and relentless b... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/09/israel-what-went-wrong-by-omer-bartov-review-the-long-view(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:53 +0000)

‘They’re trying to narrow the worldview of young people’: how book bans are on the rise in the USRising tide of censorship is spreading, reshaping what students are permitted to read, learn and think [Maia Kobabe][1] wrote Gender Queer as a tender attempt to explain non-binary identity and the journey of sexual discovery to immediate family. “I* *tried to make it as sensitive and thoughtful as possible, especi... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/book-bans-schools(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:00:52 +0000)

US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says RubioDiplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days * [Middle East crisis – live updates][1] The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran to its proposals for an interim deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/us-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-negotiations-marco-rubio(Sat, 9 May 2026 08:32:59 +0000)

‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threatIn record 40C heat on 19 July 2022, 18 homes were lost in village of Wennington – a signal for firefighters to adapt, but UK response remains fragmented When neighbours urged Lynn Sabberton and her partner, Terry, to flee from their home in [Wennington][1] one day in 2022, the couple weren’t sure they should bothe... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/09/second-great-fire-wennington-london-wildfires-threat(Sat, 9 May 2026 08:00:51 +0000)

The rise of the literary nepo baby? The children of famous novelists on following in their parents’ footstepsFrom Naomi Ishiguro to Jess Atwood Gibson, more children of high profile writers are becoming authors themselves. Parents and their literary offspring discuss the pressures of measuring up Martin Amis liked to observe that the unusual position he and Kingsley Amis held – father-and-son novelists – was a... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/09/the-rise-of-the-literary-nepo-baby-the-children-of-famous-novelists-on-following-in-their-parents-footsteps(Sat, 9 May 2026 08:00:51 +0000)

Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe liveAs ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’ *Pjotr Sauer is the Guardian’s Russian affairs reporter* **Vladimir Putin** presided over a notably scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square on Saturday, with the ceremony lasting just... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/09/peter-magyar-hungary-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-moscow-victory-day-parade-europe-latest-news-updates(Sat, 9 May 2026 09:12:13 +0000)

Washington shooting suspect seeks to bar DoJ officials from prosecution roleLawyers for Cole Allen say Todd Blanche and Jeanine Pirro could be considered victims or witnesses in case A man charged with [attacking][1] the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is seeking to disqualify top justice department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or ... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/washington-shooting-suspect-doj-conflict-interest(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:36:28 +0000)

The week around the world in 20 picturesFemen and Pussy Riot protest in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, the hantavirus outbreak and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala – [the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists][1] [1]: https://www.instagram.com/guardian20photos/ [2]: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/08/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/08/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures(Fri, 8 May 2026 18:35:18 +0000)

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOsAmong the releases is a 1969 debrief of Buzz Aldrin stating he saw a ‘sizeable’ object close to the lunar surface The Pentagon on Friday released an initial group of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs – a move sought for decades by some. “These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified sp... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/pentagon-ufo-files(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:06:38 +0000)

California becomes first state to provide a month of free diapers to all newbornsParents will receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving hospital under new program aimed at alleviating expenses California families welcoming newborns will soon receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a first-in-the-country program announced on Friday by the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom. During t... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/california-free-diapers-newborns(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:33:38 +0000)

PinkPantheress review – singer proves she’s ready for pop’s A-list at sensational New York show**Brooklyn Storehouse, New York City** The viral star electrified Brooklyn with winking visuals, self-aware humor and a slew of special guests From the look of the crowd at [PinkPantheress][1]’s show in Brooklyn last night, you’d be forgiven for thinking that [King Charles][2] had extended his recent [trip][3] to New... #TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/08/pinkpantheress-concert-review-new-york-city(Fri, 8 May 2026 19:28:30 +0000)