Impasse over EHRC single-sex spaces guidance ‘distracting from other issues’

New Zealand is experiencing a national debate regarding its traditional long summer holiday, with discussions focusing on whether the extended break is detrimental to productivity or serves as an essential period of rest for workers.

The Labour government is facing criticism from leading organizations regarding its approach to developing a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, with accusations of a chaotic and haphazard process that some claim is worse than the previous Conservative administration. Ministers are preparing for a series of policy announcements ahead of the long-awaited plan's release next week.

Malak A Tantesh, the former Gaza correspondent for The Guardian, received significant recognition at the British Journalism Awards, where she was awarded the title of new journalist of the year and the Marie Colvin award for outstanding up-and-coming journalists. Her reporting included her personal experiences during the recent ceasefire in January, which was particularly notable given the restrictions faced by many journalists in the region.

Historian Mary Beard will chair the 2026 Booker Prize judging panel, which includes Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, novelist Patricia Lockwood, poet Raymond Antrobus, and Guardian Saturday magazine editor Rebecca Liu. The panel is tasked with identifying the standout work of fiction for the upcoming year.

The Guardian's picture editors have curated a selection of striking photographs, including images of fighting antelopes set against the backdrop of a Brazilian sunset, showcasing the beauty and drama of nature. This collection highlights the power of visual storytelling in capturing significant moments from around the world.