East Germany from 1949 to 1990, a Soviet-influenced socialist state.
Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of plastination and creator of Body Worlds, has died at 81 after a cerebral haemorrhage following a Parkinson’s diagnosis. His death comes as Body Worlds remains a global, controversial phenomenon in anatomy and public spectacle.
Two candidates remain in the Scottish Labour leadership contest after Monica Lennon fails to secure enough nominations. Michael Marra and Joe Fagan now contest the ballot to replace Anas Sarwar, who has joined Andy Burnham’s government. Lennon accuses the party of being stuck in the past while Marra and Fagan vow to rebuild and unite Labour.
Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are vying to lead Scottish Labour. In speeches and interviews, Marra pledges to deliver change from the opposition, while Fagan emphasizes leadership style and unity. The race remains open with a mid-September result expected.
The Guardian has published readers’ questions on equal pay, exploring whether the principle is desirable and whether it could create a better society. The discussion invites further input with a mix of personal recollections and theoretical arguments about compensation, equality, and incentives.