Month: July 2024

Read More Strength of criticism suggests Trump and allies see vice-president as powerful electoral asset for Democrats With the state of Joe Biden’s re-election campaign in turmoil, Donald Trump and his Republican allies are stepping up attacks on a familiar and, some say, possibly more threatening, political foe: his vice-president, Kamala Harris. In recent weeks,…

Read More The table of NATO leaders looked a bit more crowded this week when they convened in Washington for their annual summit. It now included a seat for Sweden, the alliance’s newest member, which decided to join after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine shattered the illusion that Europe could forever remain at peace. [time-brightcove…

Read More Former colleagues and interviewees of presenter invited on to programme to commemorate her news career The BBC presenter Kirsty Wark has said “goodnight and good luck” to the BBC’s Newsnight after 30 years on the programme. In her last show on Friday night, former colleagues and interviewees were invited to commemorate the career…

Read MoreThe Gaza Health Ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area.The Gaza Health Ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area.

Read MoreIslamabad court says that the appeals of both the former prime minister and wife Bushra Bibi ‘are accepted’.Islamabad court says that the appeals of both the former prime minister and wife Bushra Bibi ‘are accepted’.

Read MoreAn air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

Read More BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his daughter thank people for support after his wife and two daughters killed A BBC racing commentator has said “the devastation we are experiencing cannot be put into words” after his wife and two daughters were killed in a crossbow attack. Carol Hunt, 61, the wife of…

Read MoreIsrael has tried for years to dismantle the UNRWA, which helps Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere.Israel has tried for years to dismantle the UNRWA, which helps Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere.

Read More Surveys consistently showed a landslide for Starmer’s party, but predictions were wide of the mark A low turnout, difficulties in polling ethnic minority voters, a surge in tactical voting and a late swing to the Greens are being examined by pollsters, after an election campaign in which Labour’s vote share was widely overstated…

Read More Last Monday’s strike brought terror to the Ukrainian capital, but also a renewed sense of solidarity in the face of tragedy It was Monday lunchtime and Eka Grbich was waiting to see her doctor at a private maternity clinic in Kyiv. The news that morning was terrible. Ukraine was under a massive Russian…

Read More Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity. (Image credit: Jung Yeon-Je) Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity.

Read MoreAl-Mawasi, where thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering, has been targeted numerous times since October.Al-Mawasi, where thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering, has been targeted numerous times since October.

Read MoreIn France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media.In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media.

Read More Press briefings become flashpoint as journalists criticise culture of denial and non-disclosure around the president It was the moment when long-simmering media resentment at a seemingly opaque White House broke through the surface with startling intensity. With Joe Biden’s candidacy teetering in the wake of last month’s alarming debate showing, journalists who had…

Read More People in Manchester and Stockport fondly remember players when they were talented young boys The entire country will be on tenterhooks on Sunday to see if the Three Lions can fight their way to victory in the men’s Euros final. But one small area south of Manchester will be rooting for its very…

Read More Southern Water says it wants to protect rare chalk streams, but campaigners say it could pollute the Solent A proposed £1.2bn scheme to recycle effluent from the sewage system and turn it in to drinking water has been criticised as a threat to the environment and a potential costly “white elephant”. Southern Water…

Read More Party’s strategist already planning how to secure second term, bolstered by former MP’s appointment to thinktank Labour has already begun preparing for its 2029 election campaign, with the party’s political strategist Morgan McSweeney telling associates that he wants to build a new coalition of voters and “fight it like an insurgent” party. Keir…

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Read MoreHollywood actor was on trial for involuntary manslaughter after cinematographer killed on set of film Rust.Hollywood actor was on trial for involuntary manslaughter after cinematographer killed on set of film Rust.

Read More António Guterres’ comments come as head of UN Palestinian refugee agency Unrwa says it has funds to continue Gaza emergency operations until September See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Argentina designated Hamas a terrorist organisation on Friday and ordered a freeze on the financial assets of the group, a largely symbolic move as…

Read More The 24-year-old man was arrested at Bristol Temple Meads railway station in early hours of Saturday Detectives have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into the discovery of human remains on Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol and in west London, police have said. A 24-year-old man was arrested at Bristol Temple…

Read More Tony Blair was among guests who attended the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, in India on Friday, 12 July. Tony Blair was among guests who attended the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, in India on Friday, 12 July.

Read More University of Vermont research suggests singer has positive impact because of willingness to discuss personal struggles Taylor Swift’s willingness to openly talk about struggles with body image and disordered eating have aided the pop superstar’s fans in grappling with those issues themselves, according to new scientific research. The authors of a University of…

Read More Queen Camilla is apparently fixated with the forecast on her phone, behind which lies not just granular details but surprisingly lucrative businesses Should I bring a brolly? Five of the best weather apps Several times a day, Francesca Simon, the author of the Horrid Henry children’s books, gets out her phone to check…

Read More A Russia-born couple has been arrested over allegations of accessing national security-related material from the Australian military A Russia-born couple has been arrested over allegations of accessing national security-related material from the Australian military

Read MoreSocial media giant says Americans should be able to hear from the nominees running for US president.Social media giant says Americans should be able to hear from the nominees running for US president.

Read More Watch from a live feed from Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial on Friday, 12 July, as the case was thrown out by a judge. Watch from a live feed from Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ trial on Friday, 12 July, as the case was thrown out by a judge.

Read More The moment Alec Baldwin cried as he was informed his Rust trial was thrown out by a New Mexico judge on Friday, 11 July was captured on video inside the courtroom. The moment Alec Baldwin cried as he was informed his Rust trial was thrown out by a New Mexico judge on Friday,…

Read MoreUS president sought to reassure voters in the key battleground state that he is a better option than Donald Trump.US president sought to reassure voters in the key battleground state that he is a better option than Donald Trump.

Read MoreA two-story school has collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, trapping about 120 students and teachers, and setting off a frantic search for those in the rubbleA two-story school has collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, trapping about 120 students and teachers, and setting off a frantic search for those in the…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 869th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 869th day, these are the main developments.

Read More Anyone repeating lines from sitcom episode encouraged to pay donation to help with conservation costs If your job involves caring for chandeliers, one of the hazards is repeatedly being reminded of the classic scene from Only Fools and Horses when the hapless Trotters smash one in spectacular fashion. Conservators cleaning the chandeliers at…

Read More Scams underline risks of banking on mobile, with not all lenders prepared to refund victims The risks of doing banking on your mobile handset have been underlined by the stories of Guardian Money readers who had their mobiles taken over by fraudsters, who then emptied their bank accounts. In recent months, Guardian Money…

Read MoreA growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.

Read MoreThe United Nations chief is appealing for funding for the beleaguered U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle EastThe United Nations chief is appealing for funding for the beleaguered U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East