Autumn equinox and Asian Games: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Stunning UK landmark transformed by glorious sunrise as autumn begins

Proper autumn vibes kicking in now

Five rare lion cubs explore their paddock at UK zoo for the first time

New pictures show the lions exploring their new, and perhaps unfamiliar, Kingdom at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.

'Batman Returns' Batmobile set to sell up for up $7M at LA auction

The car featured in the 1992 Tim Burton‑directed blockbuster starring Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader.

NASA astronauts capture star, city and satellite trails from above Earth

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon have captured incredible star, city and satellite trails from above Earth using long-exposure camera techniques aboard the International Space Station.

These subtle behaviours could be signs of micro-cheating, therapist warns - Discover SWNS

A couple's therapist has revealed the most obvious signs of micro-cheating in a relationship - and how to prevent it.

NASA astronaut reveals how she showers and does her hair in space

Jessica Meir took to Instagram last week to share a video showcasing how she manages her curly locks while orbiting the Earth on the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA astronaut reveals how she takes care of her curly hair while orbiting the Earth

The US astronaut is seen applying weightless drops of water to her head and no-rinse shampoo.

Tiger feat: Charity campaigner walks 1,000 miles in 9ft tiger suit

Wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein, 63, has completed a 1,000-mile walk across Britain wearing a 9ft tiger suit. Paul reached Land’s End on September 12 after walking from Holyhead to raise...

Police raid disused BHS shop and find huge cannabis factory worth £1,300,000

Space scientists discover 'mysterious objects' that could solve cosmic mysteries

Astronomers have discovered 84 'hypersoft X-ray sources' – mysterious objects in other galaxies that emit unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation, and could help solve...

Incredible images capture RAF life from Norwegian fjords to the boxing ring

The winners have been unveiled in the RAF’s annual photographic competition. Dean Murray reports.