"This is the type of feline who could bring you bad news; you could trust with money; which wouldn’t embarrass itself too much", writes William Mata Read more: standard.co.uk/comment/cat-no…

Thunderstorms are sweeping across parts of London as southern Britain faces more heavy rain that could bring travel disruption and flooding. Is a wash-out weekend on the cards? Read the full forecast: standard.co.uk/news/london/we…

"It’s not just my school. One in five schools in England — over 4,000 in total — report running food banks or food pantries on the school premises," writes John Hayes Read more: standard.co.uk/comment/free-s…

The Met has lifted some restrictions on pro-Palestine marchers after a week of wrangling standard.co.uk/news/london/me…

This week there has been brewing panic over a new bus between two Jewish enclaves. Oliver Keens gets on board on to find out if the route is as controversial in reality as the internet would have us think standard.co.uk/lifestyle/310-…

The judge noted that Wood’s mother lives in Rainham standard.co.uk/news/crime/whi…

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🎧 Tristan Kirk reveals what we know so far about the reported Estonia option, and discusses the urgent issues facing our country’s prisons standard.co.uk/comment/podcas…

🎧Tech & Science Daily podcast hears about this pioneering study from Dr Qi Zhou, of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering, who co-led the study standard.co.uk/comment/podcas…

Would you like to write a novel but don’t know where to start? This masterclass on Monday will give you the tools and courage to make those first steps standard.co.uk/masterclasses/…

"The cat was the product of long negotiations and was chosen above a dog as a safer option, something unlikely to cause offence", writes William Mata Read more: standard.co.uk/comment/cat-no…

"The new Labour government has resisted plans to scrap the extremely restrictive eligibility criteria for children receiving Free School Meals," writes John Hayes Read more: standard.co.uk/comment/free-s…

Love Island star details turmoil over LA home burglary: 'I'm still in shock' standard.co.uk/showbiz/love-i…

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Elton John sheds a tear after world premiere of intimate documentary standard.co.uk/showbiz/david-…

Doctor Who star Karen Gillan reveals pregnancy at Toronto Film Festival standard.co.uk/showbiz/marvel…

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Speaking to the audience at the festival via a note read out by director Halina Reijn, Kidman said her ‘heart is broken’. standard.co.uk/culture/film/n…