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Has Everest been good for Nepal's development? | John Vidal
Once among the world's poorest people, the Sherpas have benefited hugely from the growth of the mountaineering industryDawa Steven Sherpa is the new face of Nepal. Born in Khumjung, a village just 12...
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We can't let Monsanto win on genetically modified food | Sadhbh Walshe
Monsanto has been victorious in court, Congress and the White House. Protests will need to grow to stop themLast weekend, 2 million people around the world took to the streets to protest genetically...
View ArticlePicture desk live: the best news pictures of the day
The most eye-catching images of the day from the Guardian's award-winning picture team
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Early bird called Dawn beat Archaeopteryx to worm by 10m years
The fossilised 'Dawn bird', Aurornis xui, lived 160m years ago and had downy feathers but was probably unable to flyA prehistoric beast the size of a pheasant has become a contender for the title of...
View ArticlePizza delivery man caught picking at toppings on CCTV – video
CCTV in an apartment block lift shows a pizza delivery man picking at toppings before making his delivery in St Petersburg, Russia
View ArticleFrance and Spain win more time to cut deficits as Europe puts growth over...
EC president Barroso calls for a new European consensus behind growth and structural reforms as Paris and Madrid get two more years to hit budget targetsGraeme Wearden
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Michele Bachmann says withdrawal from Congress not due to investigations
Tea Party star announces decision not to run in 2014 as FBI and Office of Congressional Ethics probe staff behaviourMichele Bachmann, the outspoken Minnesota lawmaker who ran for the Republican party's...
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Red Cross office in Afghanistan hit by suicide bombers
Two sets of bombers target aid organisation and governor in Panjshir valley – a traditional anti-Taliban strongholdTwo squads of suicide attackers stormed the unprotected compound of the International...
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Human error to blame for deaths of seven US marines in Nevada
Military investigation concludes that marine operating mortar tube that resulted in explosion 'did not follow correct procedure'A military investigation has determined that human error was to blame for...
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UK's 'absurd' visa policies have hurt student recruitment from India
Vince Cable, business secretary, appears to support campaign to revise definition of migration to exclude those on student visasBritain's attempts to restrain immigration has caused serious problems...
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First gay marriage for France
Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau become first same-sex couple to marry in FranceAt 5.30pm in the southern French city of Montpellier, which describes itself as France's most gay-friendly place, Vincent...
View ArticleSyria civil war spinning out of control, says UN – live updates
• Syrian National Coalition asks EU to send arms quickly• US criticises Moscow over anti-aircraft missiles• Future of Golan UN mission in doubt after EU decision• Live coverage of all developments...
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China: mother of baby freed from sewer speaks
Twenty-two-year-old said she kept pregnancy secret after father refused to stand by her and she could not afford abortionThe mother of the Chinese newborn rescued from a sewer pipe has said she kept...
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Israel in Moscow talks to halt missile supply
Intelligence figures make attempt to prevent anti-aircraft weapons reaching Assad or others who could attack IsraelTop-level Israeli intelligence figures flew into Moscow on Tuesday night in a...
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Top Taliban militants killed by US drone strike
Pakistani officials report at least four people, including Taliban deputy Wali ur-Rehman, killed in North Waziristan regionJust days after Barack Obama announced new restrictions on the use of drones,...
View ArticleOriginal Observer photography: May
From Daft Punk to Jeremy Deller, Rwanda to the Champions League – we showcase the best photography commissioned by the Observer this monthGreg Whitmore
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Arizona mother fights allegations of drugs smuggling from Mexico
Yanira Maldonado's lawyer calls the accusations 'baseless' and hopes the 42-year-old mother of seven will be released FridayA mother of seven accused of trying to smuggle marijuana into the US had a...
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Nigeria one step away from banning gay marriage
President yet to sign bill that would jail same-sex couples for up to 14 years amid pressure from UK and US over foreign aidNigeria has passed a bill banning gay marriage, outlawing organisations...
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Far-right groups plan day of demonstrations across England
Anti-racism campaigners warn of 'day of hate' on Saturday as English Defence League and BNP prepare for marchesFar-right groups are planning their biggest mobilisation for 30 years this weekend with...
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Israeli conscientious objector finally wins exemption from military service
Natan Blanc, 20, declared unfit for duty after being jailed 10 times for refusing to enlist soon after eight-day war in GazaA young conscientious objector who has been jailed by Israel for a record 10...
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