From cool-down spots to chalk on windows – how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
‘Lord Joseph’ Yelled the Word ‘Now,’ Broke Guinness Record – Newser
- 'Lord Joseph' Yelled the Word 'Now,' Broke Guinness Record Newser
- Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout Sky News
- Aussie town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record upi.com
- Australian town crier has loudest shout in the world after growing up as the 'quiet kid' Guinness World Records
Trump, US receive overwhelmingly negative reviews in new Pew global survey – The Hill
- Trump, US receive overwhelmingly negative reviews in new Pew global survey The Hill
- Trump Gets Negative Reviews Internationally as Fewer Say U.S. Is a Reliable Partner Pew Research Center
- Trump's America faces global side-eye Axios
- New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America South China Morning Post
- Trump’s international approval ratings plummet, even among far-right groups The Globe and Mail
Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting – NBC News
- Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting NBC News
- Coroner identifies Montreal shooting suspect that left 2 dead CBC
- Manifesto laden with incel ideology linked to Côte-des-Neiges shootings Montreal Gazette
- Officer among 2 killed in Montreal shooting; suspect was Alberta university student CNN
- Montréal gunman leaves behind manifesto inspired by the 'incel' movement Le Monde.fr
Iran’s President Pezeshkian lands in Pakistan for talks after US deal – Al Jazeera
- Iran’s President Pezeshkian lands in Pakistan for talks after US deal Al Jazeera
- Iran President To Visit Pakistan Following Historic Deal With US Bloomberg
- 'Hands of friendship': Iran president calls for new regional security structure among Muslim nations Dawn
- US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections 6abc Philadelphia
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, called on the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, in Rawalpindi The Independent Record
Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.
“Time Is Not on Moscow’s Side”: US Urges Russia to “Make a Deal” and Secure Immediate Ceasefire – UNITED24 Media
- “Time Is Not on Moscow’s Side”: US Urges Russia to “Make a Deal” and Secure Immediate Ceasefire UNITED24 Media
- Security Council LIVE: Warnings of ‘dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine UN News
- UK Tells Russia at UN: ‘Enough Is Enough’ After Latest Mass Strikes on Ukraine Kyiv Post
- UN: May becomes deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 Українська правда
- Chinese envoy calls for efforts to achieve ceasefire in Ukraine chinadailyhk
Kenya minister says US-run Ebola facility plans halted after court order
Kenya stops constructing US-run Ebola site amid public outcry; $13.5m US funding is criticised as masking health risks.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow live updates as Portugal face Uzbekistan in Group K, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told
Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committee
The British government had received intelligence that Ethiopia appeared to be supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan’s civil war as far back as 2024 but did not go public with the news for fear of upsetting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a parliamentary committee will hear.
In May 2024, officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Nathaniel Raymond, an American human rights investigator at Yale University, that “significant private pressure” from the UAE meant the UK would not publicly divulge information linking Ethiopia and the emirates to their support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Continue reading...What the US and Iran agreed – and disagreed – on first day of talks
Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress on day one of Switzerland talks but disagree about crucial aspects.
German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund – Reuters
- German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund Reuters
- Merz backs plans to raise Germany’s retirement age to 70 in pension changes The Guardian
- Germany seeks to set up Swedish-style public pension fund Financial Times
- Germany's leader pledges to reform a creaking pension system and says 'failure is not an option' AP News
- Germany's pension plans draw praise and outrage dw.com
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, T20 IPL batting prodigy, receives first India jersey
Teenage star receives first India shirt from BCCI and is tipped to make his debut in a T20 match in Ireland on Friday.
Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran
Former PM Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran.
Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah denounced the 'treacherous attack', saying it was a 'blatant' violation of the truce.
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, according to reports
Note reportedly said kidnappers her didn’t mean to kill mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, but she died shortly after her disappearance
A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie – the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie – said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting, citing law enforcement sources.
Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom notes tied to the case in the days after Guthrie’s disappearance in early February from her home in the foothills just outside Tucson, Arizona.
Continue reading...Angus Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism
Treasurer says Coalition playing ‘footsie with the monoculture language’ after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conference
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Angus Taylor has repeatedly refused to say whether he supports multiculturalism in Australia, sidestepping five questions at a press conference about his views and claiming “there’s all these vague words running around”.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, accused the opposition leader of “playing footsie” with One Nation and Pauline Hanson’s call for a “monoculture” in Australia, as Labor ministers committed to backing multiculturalism.
Continue reading...Arab fans celebrate World Cup results in New York
Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.
Keir Starmer tells cabinet he wants to ‘resolve difficult issues’ before leaving No 10 – UK politics live
Prime minister gives fresh indication of his intention to finalise and publish defence investment plan before leaving office
Peter Walker is a senior Guardian political correspondent.
The Liberal Democrats are marking the tenth anniversary of Brexit by enjoying their favourite pursuit – being rude about Nigel Farage.
Nigel Farage pocketed a £5m “reward” for the damage he’s caused, while the rest of us are paying for it dearly. When he promised we would be better off, he clearly only meant himself. We are taking over billboards across the UK today to say enough is enough.
Key to a serious Jones run seems to what he makes of Burnham’s economic policies in the coming days - including public control of utilities. And whether Ed Miliband ends up as chancellor.
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