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‘I’m not shaving my legs just to not orgasm’: 14 single women on their relationship to sex
Women of all ages across the globe open up about their sexual experiences amid a time of supposed societal sexual upheaval
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production as Elon Musk focuses on robotics and AI
Decision made in order for factory in Texas to be used for Cybercab, the carmaker’s self-driving taxi
Rocky review – 50 years on, Stallone’s boxer remains an exhilaratingly gritty contender
The actor’s triumphant breakthrough has clear ancestors in grimy tales of working-class struggle, but finds a fresh, rousing idealism
Hockey’s streaming spree means there’s one fewer thing holding Canada together
A shared joy of the sport has united Canada for much of its history. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult – and expensive – to watch games on television
Low pressure in US midwest brings unseasonable heat to New York and Boston
Further south this week, severe thunderstorms affected midterms voting in Florida, Oklahoma and Colorado
‘Every day, someone loses a hand or a leg’: the brutal reality of India’s textile recycling industry
In Panipat, 1m tons of used clothing a year are turned into products for global brands, but dangerous machinery and few safeguards mean life-changing injuries are common
True North by Paul Theroux review – an American’s view of Canada
The veteran travel writer turns his eye for detail on his northern neighbour and its people
Notre-Dame was restored in five years and under budget. But the Palace of Westminster? No chance | Simon Jenkins
Estimated costs have already risen from £3.5bn to £40bn. The PM should bite the bullet and relocate MPs outside London – permanently
Concacaf revamps Gold Cup format to make tournament ‘more competitive’
Group stage to involve two groups of eight teams Change resembles model of Uefa Champions League
Today’s UK interest rate rise unlikely to be the last unless Iran war ends; Wall Street slides on AI fears as ‘panic sets in’ – as it happened
UK hit by first interest rate rise in three years, as Bank predicts inflation will approach 5% by middle of 2027 Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous
Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80
Jones one of just two Australians to win F1 title after triumph in 1980 He won 12 grands prix across 10 seasons before retirement in 1986
Origin of Stonehenge’s altar remains enigma as north-east Scotland theory ruled out
Geologists say they are getting closer to solving mystery as tests suggest stone may have come from elsewhere in Scotland, northern England or even Ireland
Wallabies’ pay dispute with Rugby Australia overshadows Nations Championship finale
Australia are preparing for their clash with England under a cloud with RA claiming the players’ union’s proposals ‘threaten the future of the game’
Rural voters were feeling left behind before the midterms, poll shows
Polling done for the Guardian shows plummeting support from a former key constituency of Donald Trump’s base Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midterms
Has Britain finally pulled off a diplomatic victory in the row over reparations?
A formal apology over slavery without direct reparations will give the UK the moral high ground but no legal liability
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas review: Netflix kicks off holiday movie season with a whimper
Dennis Quaid is wasted in a predictable drama with a cute basset hound and not much more
What the downfall of near three-decade senator Susan Collins says about Republican unpopularity
Troy Jackson, in just 101 days, bested the Republican, preventing her sixth Senate term: ‘You can’t eat road salt’ US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midterms Track live results from all 50 states
Morning Mail: What’s next after midterms blue wave; Australians worried about AI; and cryptic amphibians go home
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Mother and daughter killed in grizzly bear attack, Canadian authorities confirm
Conservation officers say more than one bear may have been involved in attack on women near their home
Billions in revenue proves Fifa right on the World Cup – but only on things it cares about
The 2026 edition of the tournament brought in untold amounts of money to Gianni Infantino’s governing body
‘Thrilled, scared but hopeful’: readers react to historic Democratic victory in US midterms
Excitement over midterm election results tempered by worry of return to ‘business as usual’ in Congress and US Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midterms
US stock markets and government bonds rally while dollar falls after Democrats secure Congress – as it happened
European shares also power ahead as markets react to blue wave in US midterm elections
Jimmy Kimmel on a midterm tsunami: ‘Trump’s run out of dipping sauce containers to throw at the TV’
The late-night host reacted to Democrats’ House and Senate victories and weighed in on what this means for Trump
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to USMNT roster for Nations League
Mauricio Pochettino names 25-man roster to face Haiti McKennie and Sullivan among notable inclusions Quarter-final matches set for Miami, Cincinnati