Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86 Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
‘I like him as a No 9’: Bellingham a striking alternative for England, says Tuchel Thomas Tuchel’s hunt for alternatives to Harry Kane has led to him identifying Jude Bellingham as an option at No 9 for England The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
‘A lot more to my game’: Gordon rises to a new level after Barcelona rebirth Impressive against Spain, England’s best player against Czechia, the move to La Liga has transformed the winger The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Stella McCartney makes waves with ‘sea life, not sea food’ theme in zero-wool Paris show Designer showcases wool alternatives and ocean-inspired clothes and says ‘kindness requires real work’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
‘Whoever is hearing me, we need help’: how flight 1073 survived its 17,000ft plunge On morning service from Dubai to Tel Aviv, 150 passengers witnessed a horrific cockpit assault and a daring rescue The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The Guardian view on Lula v the Bolsonaros: the decision of Brazilian voters will affect us all Editorial: Sunday’s general election is too close to call, with the incumbent president facing the son of the man who attempted a coup against him The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The Guardian view on falling pupil numbers: a chance to improve opportunities for young people Editorial: Empty classrooms are a sign of falling fertility and high living costs. But they should also free up more resources to spend on young people The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Exposed bras and unitards: why are people wearing underwear on the outside? From crystal balconettes on the catwalk to mankinis on the parkrun, showing off your undies seems to be all the rage The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Wales wary of surging Norway as City factor played down for Haaland Wales were ‘unrecognisable’ in defeat against Denmark, Craig Bellamy said, while Norway’s Kristoffer Ajer said Erling Haaland had been ‘exactly the same’ after the Manchester City verdict The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Gaza documentary NAZA beats Avengers Endgame: Encore to top Italian box office Award-winning, Guardian-produced film focused on Israel’s mass killing of civilians extends run after sold-out screenings The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The people’s reboot? Inside the 2 October Guardian Weekly A pushback against big datacentres. Plus: Steve Reich at 90 The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Like father, like son: Sinfields take diverging paths on road to Grand Final Kevin’s ultramarathon challenge ends in time for kick-off at Old Trafford as son Jack vies for first title with Wakefield The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Scottish screen sector boom brings questions over jobs and overtourism The Traitors and big film shoots help boost economy but some highlight lack of opportunities for local talent The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Andy Burnham’s social care plans could be much more radical Letters: Readers respond to the Labour leader’s conference speech and plans for changes to social care and the state pension triple lock
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 A proportional representation voting system could spell disaster for Labour Letter: Gian Lorenzo Spisso says his knowledge of Italian voting systems and British politics leads him to the view that first past the post is the lesser of two evils
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Is this how Andy Burnham sees the future of work? Brief letters: Parental influence | Public investment | Capital gains tax on property profits | A degree of success? | Oxygen of publicity
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Unfair method of splitting pensions can add to the pain of divorce Letters: Richard Nobbs draws attention to fundamental flaw in way pension assets are split on divorce and calls on Labour to act
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 I have a new favourite medical drama – and now I want to have a nasty accident in Pittsburgh The Pitt is on a different level – it’s not so much like watching drama as being in one, writes Adrian Chiles
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 ‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 French court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in Channel Seven others found guilty of lesser charges in connection to incident in 2021 when inflatable dinghy sank killing at least 27 people with four more still missing
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 ‘We want justice’: series of rapes trigger mass protests at Indian universities Women say nothing has changed since Delhi’s infamous Nirbhaya bus rape case 14 years ago
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Paris FC 2-2 Arsenal: Women’s Champions League – as it happened Leah Williamson gave away a late penalty for handball as Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip in Paris