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Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual
Scottish university’s annual tradition once involved giving out raisins but fancy dress and shaving cream now in vogue
Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography review – a rhapsodic show to stop you in your tracks
Tate Modern, London From a Singapore construction worker to a loincloth-wearing Sri Lankan, this awe-inspiring and truly global exhibition finds epic beauty in the everyday
My critics think speaking fluently is vital for fee-paying pupils, but not for anyone else. Here’s why I reject that | Lucy Powell
We are accused of dumbing down, but that’s nonsense: this is levelling up. All the evidence shows helping children articulate improves their life chances Lucy Powell is UK education secretary and deputy leader of the Labour party
Hiding in plane sight: the invisible turbulence that can strike out of a clear blue sky
As the planet warms, airlines are grappling with what this means for air travel – and for the passengers who simply refuse to keep their seatbelts fastened
‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
Millions affected by smoke from wildfires as schools close, respiratory illnesses soar and diplomatic tensions rise
Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra
Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections
EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – as it happened
European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
The new Western Sydney international airport is about to open. Will it be cheaper to get to and fly from?
Fares for domestic and international flights out of Sydney’s newest airport are still comparable with Kingsford Smith airport – but at least the parking’s cheaper Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
‘How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names?’: why Indian voters are on the streets
Anger at electoral roll changes has boiled over, sparking a crisis for Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed
Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes
Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung with conditions described as worst in a decade with wildlife also badly hit
Chip stocks slide after Broadcom boss likens AI investing to ‘casino’
Asian markets fall and Samsung shares tumble after its Chinese rival CXMT claims strong progress
Generation Maybe by Camilla Cavendish review – what’s really behind the fertility gap?
An evidenced-based account of the difficult choices facing couples across the world – from America to Iran
Fresh concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh
Situation is being monitored by global players’ union Fifpro Tournament is due to kick off in January with five venues in Riyadh
Christian Horner: ‘Not all teams act that way. You don’t see the same brutality as when I left’
The 52-year-old reflects on the pain of being sacked after two decades turning Red Bull into an F1 powerhouse, questioning his purpose in life and dealing with panic attacks
Monday briefing: What will it take to turn around our struggling education system?
In today’s newsletter: With attendance and engagement declining and growing pressure on pastoral care, helping young people rediscover their love for learning requires a new lesson plan
UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers
Morning Mail: How datacentres play the political game; podcast delays sex offence trial; and Dolly Parton celebrated
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Kimi Antonelli admits he can taste F1 glory after Verstappen wins Singapore GP
Italian can win the title in Texas in late October Verstappen led race at Marina Bay from start to finish
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Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix: Formula One 2026 race – as it happened
Max Verstappen led from start to finish, with Charles Leclerc second and Kimi Antonelli – who has an outside chance of clinching the title in the next race – third
Resurgent Verstappen holds off Leclerc to seal dominant F1 Singapore GP win
Red Bull driver claims second victory in a row Kimi Antonelli third and closes in on title
Singapore Formula One Grand Prix – Verstappen adds pole to sprint victory, as it happened
It was a good day for Max Verstappen, while George Russell span off and the two McLarens hit each other in the sprint as Ferrari prospered
Max Verstappen takes F1 Singapore GP pole from Leclerc after sprint win
Hamilton qualifies third with Antonelli fourth Russell crashed out of sprint when leading on lap one