Month: June 2024

Read More Gambling watchdog has told chief data officer he is part of inquiry and party says he has taken leave of absence, reports say A senior Conservative official has become the fourth person subject to an investigation by the gambling watchdog amid reports he placed dozens of bets on the timing of the election…

Read More James Sunderland, an aide to James Cleverly and Tory candidate in Bracknell, made comments at event in April UK election live – latest updates An aide to the home secretary and Conservative parliamentary candidate said the government’s Rwanda scheme is “crap” in a leaked recording. James Sunderland, who is running for re-election in…

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Read More All passengers flying from terminals one and two advised not to go to airport despite power being restored A power cut at Manchester airport has caused a “significant number of flights” to be cancelled, with all passengers flying from terminals one and two advised not to travel to the airport on Sunday. In…

Read More Israelis have killed at least 480 Palestinians in occupied West Bank since October 7 Israelis have killed at least 480 Palestinians in occupied West Bank since October 7

Read More Militants in Lebanon can fire 3,000 missiles a day, US officials warn as fears grow that the conflict will escalate See all our Gaza war coverage Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile batteries risk being overwhelmed in the opening strikes of any significantly escalated conflict with Hezbollah. The assessment delivered by US officials late last…

Read MorePresident Marcos says he’s in favour of peaceful resolution but refuses to be intimidated after a navy clash with China.President Marcos says he’s in favour of peaceful resolution but refuses to be intimidated after a navy clash with China.

Read More Footage of Saturday’s incident widely shared, as military says ‘conduct of the forces … does not conform to values of the IDF’ The EU’s foreign affairs chief has called for an independent probe into a shelling which damaged the office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza. In a…

Read More South Australia police investigate after reports of two groups of young males fighting in food court area of the Westfield Marion centre Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A major South Australian shopping centre was placed into lockdown after two groups of young men were fighting…

Read MoreThe Global South is not buying the Ukrainian claim to colonial victimhood.The Global South is not buying the Ukrainian claim to colonial victimhood.

Read MoreIsrael’s military says its soldiers ‘violated orders’ by tying an injured Palestinian man to the hood of their jeep.Israel’s military says its soldiers ‘violated orders’ by tying an injured Palestinian man to the hood of their jeep.

Read More Conservatives are desperate to halt the rise of Reform UK, which is splitting their party in two Rishi Sunak and a string of senior Conservatives have condemned Nigel Farage for claiming the west provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine, amid a growing internal Tory battle over how to deal with the Reform UK…

Read More Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership? Labour’s plans to re-engage with Brussels after a tumultuous and often acrimonious eight years since the referendum will be welcomed by all…

Read MoreMultiple fans invaded the pitch to take selfies with Portugal legend Ronaldo at their Euro 2024 match in Germany.Multiple fans invaded the pitch to take selfies with Portugal legend Ronaldo at their Euro 2024 match in Germany.

Read More Party’s chief data officer has taken leave of absence, Sunday Times reports As we mentioned in the opening summary, the housing secretary, Michael Gove, has told the Sunday Times that the election betting row is as damaging to the Conservatives as the Partygate scandal. Here are some more of his quotes given to…

Read MoreMonths after US airman Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire to protest against the war, two others are protesting.Months after US airman Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire to protest against the war, two others are protesting.

Read More Minors could also miss crucial support under a potential ban, online safety regulator’s office tells inquiry Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Restricting children from social media could risk limiting their access to critical social support and could…

Read MoreA Palestinian man was tied to a jeep by Israeli forces who appeared to use him as a human shield during a raid in Jenin.A Palestinian man was tied to a jeep by Israeli forces who appeared to use him as a human shield during a raid in Jenin.

Read More Cases are predicted to nearly double by 2040 as charity warns of 400,000 people with undiagnosed heart failure The health service faces a “ticking time bomb” over people suffering from heart failure, with diagnosed cases predicted to nearly double by 2040, medical experts have warned. The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) warns…

Read More The failings of the first past the post system are exposed amid an unprecedented fracturing of political support that signals dangers for the winning party Labour’s advance and the Tories’ collapse look set to break records on 4 July, but so does the silent surge for “someone else”. The combined Labour and Conservative…

Read More The MPs standing down and those at risk of losing their seats mean the parliamentary Conservative party could look very different after the election The new parliament after the election may no longer be home to many of the Conservative “big beasts” who have sat on the green benches for decades, Guardian analysis…

Read More The Kilmarnock postman behind the song blaring out in Germany reveals his inspiration for ‘No Scotland, no Party’ In a taxi on Wednesday night in Cologne, after watching Scotland draw with Switzerland in the Euros, 40-year-old Kilmarnock postman Nick Morgan experienced a surreal moment. His taxi stopped at a red light next to…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 849th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 849th day, these are the main developments.

Read More The parliament is currently debating a bill that would make the practice a “universal crime” The right-wing Italian League Party led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini is seeking to double the penalties for those using surrogate mothers abroad, in an amendment to a bill proposed by the ruling Brothers of Italy party…

Read More The Socialists, Greens and Communists have put aside their differences to form a ‘New Popular Front’ The posters strung across the street in Montreuil, east of Paris, were still fluttering in the breeze days after the stage, the microphones and the politicians at the launch of France’s newest political force had gone. Here,…

Read More The future of US military project costing $230m in question after weather and poor security prevent aid distribution A floating pier built by the US military for seaborne humanitarian deliveries to Gaza has proved itself to be fragile in the face of rougher seas than expected, and the future of the whole $230m…

Read MoreIn 1905 a British colonial officer killed the Nandi’s supreme leader, most likely taking his severed head as a prize.In 1905 a British colonial officer killed the Nandi’s supreme leader, most likely taking his severed head as a prize.

Read MoreAfghanistan beat Australia for the first time in history and boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.Afghanistan beat Australia for the first time in history and boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.

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Read MoreIsraeli forces tie wounded Palestinian man to a military jeep in an incident a UN expert condemned as human shielding.Israeli forces tie wounded Palestinian man to a military jeep in an incident a UN expert condemned as human shielding.

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Read More Party’s deputy leader says Fair Work Agency will have the power to inspect workplaces and levy fines Labour will create a watchdog with “real teeth” that has the power to prosecute and fine companies that breach the rights of their employees as part of its plans to strengthen workers’ rights. Angela Rayner, the…

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Read MoreBehind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never beforeBehind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came…