For too long we have clung to myths of grandeur and exceptionalism, but the truth is that we don’t need them, says author Tom Baldwin

International concern over new law increases as UN high commissioner for refugees says it marks ‘step away from UK’s tradition of providing refuge’

Shoppers spend more on promotions as Easter lifts sales of chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns

Man worked as assistant to Maximilian Krah, top candidate in European parliament elections, say prosecutors

French coastguard does not confirm how many people involved but says there were several ‘lifeless bodies’

I love her and my children, but have fallen for another man. What can I do? I’m now suffering from gastrointestinal problems and using alcohol to get to sleep

On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

After last night’s vote, they want a ‘proof of concept’ journey to get the tawdry policy back on track. But it’s too flawed for that, says Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council

Labradors are known for being greedy dogs, and now scientists have come up with a theory about the genetic factors that might be behind their behaviour. Science correspondent and labrador owner Nicola Davis visits Cambridge University to meet Dr Elea ...

Funds will be targeted at disadvantaged areas to create 200,000 jobs, after last week’s oil and gas lease restrictions in Alaska

FTC lawsuit to block Coach parent from buying Michael Kors owner says deal would deprive consumers of competition

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Videos on social media show helicopters flying in formation when one clipped another and both crashed

In today’s newsletter: After months of wrangling, Parliament passed the government’s controversial plan to tackle small boats

The Tesla billionaire uses posts on his social media platform to attack Anthony Albanese and the eSafety commissioner

In move seen by the opposition as an attempt to de-sinocise Taiwan, the ruling party is pushing ahead with plans to rid the island of monuments to the dictator

Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in Israel

A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, 23 April, the strongest with a magnitude of 6.1 according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

A beloved zoo ostrich named Karen has died after swallowing a staff member's keys