Tom Stevens

Youth-led “Cockroach” protests in Delhi have entered their fourth day, drawing thousands from across India in an escalating expression of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The movement began over devastating exam-paper leaks and demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, but participants increasingly view it as a broader call for government accountability and a moment when India’s large youth population has found its political voice.

The video argues that England and Argentina’s football rivalry is more complex than simple mutual hatred. It traces the relationship from British cultural influence in Argentina through nationalist rejection, iconic World Cup encounters and the Falklands War, while suggesting that the teams’ long absence from one another—and Lionel Messi’s never having faced England—has preserved the rivalry’s romantic mystique. Beneath the antagonism lies a deep mutual fascination between the two nations.

Guardian reporter Robyn Vinter examines the distinctive football kits seen during the World Cup and considers which design features and cultural associations could make them enduringly iconic.

Seattle’s World Cup committee plans to hold a Pride-themed celebration alongside the 26 June match between Iran and Egypt, despite both countries calling for the LGBTQ+ rights festivities to be cancelled. The match’s scheduling during Seattle’s Pride weekend has triggered international controversy, while the local committee, which is separate from FIFA, intends to proceed.

The video examines Andy Burnham’s attempt to return to parliament through the Makerfield byelection and the possibility that he could challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. It explores why the closely watched result could affect Labour’s future and potentially influence who becomes the UK’s next prime minister.

Eight supporters assess the quarter-finalists at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, France, Australia, England and Colombia are reviewed ahead of their last-eight matches, with Japan, France and Australia receiving particularly strong backing. The contributors highlight Japan’s exceptional scoring record, France’s improved unity, Australia’s home support and Colombia’s historic progress, while noting defensive weaknesses, suspensions, injuries and inconsistent performances among several contenders.

Supporters from countries across the 2023 Women’s World Cup assess their teams’ prospects, key players and ambitions. Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand generate significant excitement, while established contenders including the United States, England, Spain and Japan face varying expectations shaped by injuries, coaching changes and recent form. For debutants such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Panama and Ireland, qualification itself is a milestone, with hopes that participation will raise the profile of women’s football domestically. Most contributors anticipate group-stage or knockout-round progress, while a few see their teams as capable of reaching the semi-finals or winning the tournament.

Fans from the participating nations assess their teams ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. South Africa, England, New Zealand and Wales are widely viewed as contenders, while Ireland’s strong ranking is tempered by recent disappointing results. Scotland, France and Australia are considered dangerous but inconsistent; Canada, Georgia, Samoa, Namibia, Uruguay and the United States set more modest goals, generally targeting individual wins or competitive performances. The contributors also highlight key players, coaching decisions, squad weaknesses and the difficulty of several pools.

Fans from the competing nations assess their teams ahead of the 2019 Women's World Cup in France. Hosts France, defending champions the United States, Japan, England and the Netherlands receive the strongest title predictions, while teams including Nigeria, Australia, Brazil and Canada are seen as capable of causing surprises despite weaknesses or poor recent form. Several supporters frame the tournament as an important milestone for women's football, highlighting growing interest in Spain, Italy and the Netherlands and the significance of veteran stars such as Marta, Formiga and Christine Sinclair.

Sweden’s inconclusive 2018 election left the left and right parliamentary blocs nearly tied and without a majority, creating difficult negotiations over the next government. Voters across the political spectrum expressed hopes for moderate cross-party cooperation but also fears about the Sweden Democrats gaining influence, the erosion of the welfare state, immigration-related tensions, climate change, and threats to marginalized groups. Several respondents favored coalitions involving the Social Democrats, Centre Party, Liberals or Moderates, while others warned that cooperation with the Sweden Democrats could accelerate nationalist or authoritarian politics. The likely result was seen as a minority government dependent on support from opposing parties, with no clear governing mandate.

The Guardian announced that it will retire GuardianWitness on 30 September 2018 because readers increasingly share stories through community callouts, the Guardian website and social media. No new assignments will open, and users can download their contributions until the platform closes. Contributions published on the Guardian website or in its newspapers will remain available, while other data and content will generally be deleted, with a small historically significant selection retained for future projects or the Guardian Foundation archive. Readers are encouraged to continue contributing through the Guardian’s Community section.

The Guardian invites readers worldwide to submit photographs interpreting the theme “complex” for a weekly photography assignment in the Observer New Review. Submissions are due by 25 July at 10am, with selected images scheduled for publication on 29 July.

Fans from all 32 World Cup teams assess their countries’ performances in Russia. France are praised as deserving champions, while Croatia, Belgium and England receive positive reviews for exceeding or meeting expectations. Russia’s hosting and run to the quarter-finals are celebrated. Several teams, including Spain, Argentina, Germany and Egypt, face criticism over tactics, coaching, player selection or poor form, while many lower-ranked teams identify promising young players and areas for improvement ahead of future tournaments.

France won the 2018 World Cup by defeating Croatia 4–2 in the final, and the tournament was widely regarded as a success despite pre-tournament skepticism. Readers are invited to assess whether their national teams exceeded expectations or underperformed and to explain the reasons behind their results.

Readers worldwide are invited to submit photographs interpreting the theme “cool” for the Observer New Review’s weekly photography assignment. Submissions are due by 10 a.m. on 18 July 2018, with selected images scheduled for publication on 22 July; entries can be sent through the article’s Contribute button or the Guardian app.

The Guardian invites readers worldwide to submit photographs interpreting the theme “sing” for a weekly photography assignment in the Observer New Review. Submissions close on 11 July at 10 am, with selected images scheduled for publication on 15 July. Readers can contribute through the article or the Guardian app via GuardianWitness assignments.

Gareth Southgate’s England team reached the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals, prompting an affectionate social-media meme built around the hashtag #GarethSouthgateWould. Fans humorously imagined the manager applying his perceived politeness, consideration and calmness to everyday situations, from public transport and restaurant bills to household chores, office etiquette and avoiding spoilers.

Fans from the eight quarter-finalists assess their teams’ prospects at the 2018 World Cup. Brazil is the most widely identified favorite, while Belgium, France, Croatia, Russia, England, Sweden and Uruguay supporters highlight their teams’ strengths and acknowledge specific weaknesses. Brazil’s defensive record, France’s counterattacking quality, England’s resilience, Sweden’s organization, Russia’s unexpected run and Uruguay’s Cavani-Suárez partnership emerge as key factors, but the predictions remain cautious and subjective.

The Guardian invites readers worldwide to submit photographs interpreting the theme “away” for a weekly photography assignment in the Observer New Review. Submissions close at 10am on 4 July, with selected images scheduled for publication on 8 July; entries can be made through the article’s Contribute button or the Guardian app.

The Guardian invites readers worldwide to submit photographs interpreting the theme “run” for its weekly photography assignment. Submissions close at 10am on 27 June 2018, with selected images scheduled for publication in the Observer New Review on 1 July.