Colbert says The Late Show will end after 33 years
Network CBS called it a financial decision tied to the "challenging backdrop in late night" TV.
After quitting government, Haredim launch scathing attacks on PM, national religious MKs – The Times of Israel
- After quitting government, Haredim launch scathing attacks on PM, national religious MKs The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu’s governing coalition is fracturing. Here’s what it means for Israel and Gaza AP News
- The Wheels Are Falling Off Netanyahu’s Government The Atlantic
- Ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli coalition, weakening Netanyahu The Washington Post
- Israel's Protest Movement Failed to Break Through Netanyahu's Glass Ceiling Haaretz
Why thousands of Afghans were secretly relocated to the UK – podcast – The Guardian
- Why thousands of Afghans were secretly relocated to the UK – podcast The Guardian
- The U.K. government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain for 2 years NPR
- This fiasco didn’t start when Britain leaked Afghans’ names, but when we invaded their country | Simon Jenkins The Guardian
- How bad is Afghan data breach for MI6 and SAS? BBC
- The British people have been kept in the dark for two years The Economist
Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, pledges investigation – CNN
- Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, pledges investigation CNN
- Israel says it 'deeply regrets' deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza NBC News
- Cardinal brings aid to Gaza after Israeli strike on Catholic church Reuters
- Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Gaza during phone call with Israeli PM Netanyahu Vatican News
- Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders enter Gaza in rare solidarity visit after Israel's church strike AP News
Australian Base jumper James Nowland dies in competition accident in northern Italy
Perth man, 42, reportedly died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites region
An Australian who reportedly died earlier this week in an accident at a competition in northern Italy has been remembered as a much-loved member of the international Base jumping community.
James Nowland, 42, died on Wednesday after jumping from the peak of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites region during the Pordoi Base race, Italy’s Ansa news agency reported.
Continue reading...First tickets to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sell out – a year before its 2026 release
The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic has not finished filming and has no official runtime. But super fans – and scalpers – already have seats
The first tickets to Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s Odyssey have gone on sale – before he’s even finished filming it and a year before the film is even out, in what is likely the longest pre-sale in cinematic history.
The Odyssey, which stars Matt Damon as the cunning Odysseus as he fights his way home after the end of the Trojan war, will be released on 17 July 2026. But on Thursday, Imax released tickets to the first screenings at the 26 Imax cinemas around the world that have the staff and equipment required to project in 1570 format.
Continue reading...Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row – The Kyiv Independent
- Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine targets Moscow as Russia reports shooting down more than 140 drones ABC News
- Russia says it downed 73 Ukrainian drones, including 3 flying to Moscow Reuters
- Ukraine attacks Moscow with drones for 3rd straight night, Russian official says The Kyiv Independent
- Russia Says Ukrainian Drones Targeted Moscow, St. Petersburg The Wall Street Journal
French mural of Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in shame angers Trump supporters – France 24
Friday briefing: A ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ – why is the EU not doing more to sanction Israel?
In today’s newsletter: In failing to leverage its economic influence, the bloc is showing its threats are empty – and is breaking its own rules
Good morning. Before we get into the news of the day, a bit of housekeeping.
I’ve been away from the newsletter for a few months, but this isn’t the grand return I’m sure you’ve all been eagerly awaiting. Instead, this will be my last First Edition (cue sad music). After three and a half years, I’m moving teams to join the Guardian’s international desk. So, farewell readers! It’s been real and a proper privilege to be the first port of call for many of you each morning. Apologies for the countless times I’m sure you’ve opened your inbox, bleary eyed, to be greeted by some alarming event. You’ll be in excellent hands with my brilliant colleagues Aamna Mohdin and Phoebe Weston over the summer.
UK news | The voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system. The government said the reform would bring in more fairness as 16- and 17-year-olds already work and are able to serve in the military.
US news | Donald Trump said on Thursday he had directed his attorney general, Pam Bondi, to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking case as he sought to tamp down controversy over a story published by the Wall Street Journal alleging he contributed a sketch of a naked woman to Epstein’s 50th birthday album.
Israel-Gaza | An Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing two people and injuring several others, including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.
Labour | Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour party for a second time after saying she did not regret her past remarks on racism. In a statement to Newsnight on Thursday evening, Abbott said: “It is obvious this Labour leadership wants me out. My comments in the interview … were factually correct, as any fair-minded person would accept.”
Sudan | Children in Sudan, caught up in what aid organisations have called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and threatened by rising levels of violence, are increasingly vulnerable to deadly infectious diseases as vaccinations in the country plummet.
Continue reading...US House passes Trump plan to cut $9bn from foreign aid, public broadcasting
Along with Democrats, only two House Republicans voted against the cut
The US’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed president Donald Trump’s $9bn funding cut to public media and foreign aid early on Friday, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.
The chamber voted 216 to 213 in favor of the funding cut package, altered by the Senate this week to exclude cuts of about $400m in funds for the global PEPFAR HIV/Aids prevention program.
Continue reading...Jaguar Land Rover delays launch of new Range Rover Electric
Exclusive: Customers are told the carmaker is allowing more time for testing and for demand to pick up
Britain’s largest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover, has delayed the planned launches of its new electric Range Rover and electric Jaguar models to give it time for more testing and for demand to pick up, the Guardian can reveal.
JLR has written to customers waiting for the Range Rover Electric to inform them that deliveries of the new version of the model will not start until next year, after initially aiming for late 2025.
Continue reading...Kill Russian soldiers, win points: Is Ukraine’s new drone scheme gamifying war?
The scheme allows Ukrainian troops to trade videos of confirmed kills on the battlefield for prizes.
Its U.S. funding cut, rights group flees Bukele’s El Salvador – The Washington Post
- Its U.S. funding cut, rights group flees Bukele’s El Salvador The Washington Post
- Top rights group leaves El Salvador after threats from its government The Guardian
- Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador NPR
- Why dozens of journalists and human rights leaders are fleeing El Salvador Los Angeles Times
- Human Rights Defenders Are Fleeing El Salvador as Bukele Cracks Down Rolling Stone
Trump orders officials to release Epstein court documents after mounting pressure
Trump's supporters and opponents alike have demanded more disclosures related to the disgraced financier.
Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia’s forces – Business Insider
- Western arms makers can now live-test their prototype weapons on the battlefield against Russia's forces Business Insider
- Ukraine offers its front line as test bed for foreign weapons Reuters
- Foreign defense companies can now test weapons in Ukraine Euronews.com
- LANDEURO: Updating the Arsenal of Democracy: Co-Production with europeafrica.army.mil
- News - LANDEURO: Ukrainian Innovation at the Speed of Relevance DVIDS
‘It’s ourselves and society on trial’: playwright adapts Gisèle Pelicot case for stage
Case that exposed France’s rape culture and shocked the world has been made into play to be shown in Avignon, where trial was held
A stage play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will be staged this week in the southern city of Avignon, as France continues to debate the lessons for society from the country’s biggest ever rape trial.
The three-hour performance, The Pelicot Trial: Tribute to Gisèle Pelicot, has been created by Milo Rau, the Swiss director and playwright acclaimed for his theatre interpretations of court proceedings, including the Moscow trial of the Russian punks Pussy Riot and the trial of the Romanian despot Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Continue reading...‘Shot in the head, as if executed’: four days of violence end with hundreds dead in southern Syria
Sectarian divisions prompted the worst unrest in Syria since March as the Druze population of Sweida province suffered massacres and executions
Bahaa* had no choice but to keep on working as patient after patient came through the doors of the Sweida National hospital in southern Syria. Almost all bore similar injuries: gunshot wounds and bodies shredded by shrapnel from nearby exploding artillery.
“There were hundreds of wounded, no less than 200 bodies in the hospital. Many of them shot in the head, as if executed,” said Bahaa, a surgeon speaking of the events of this week in Sweida under a pseudonym for fear of retribution.
Continue reading...Watch: Police evacuate residents as wildfires rage in Spain
Spanish authorities estimate that 2,500 hectares (25sq km) of land have been affected in the Toledo region.
Canadian man charged with hijacking that caused security scare at Vancouver airport – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Canadian man charged with hijacking that caused security scare at Vancouver airport ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Man charged with hijacking small plane shut down a large airport for ideological reasons, police say CNN
- Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Vancouver International Airport CBS News
- Canadian Man Charged With Hijacking Aircraft AVweb
- Man charged with hijacking one day after flights grounded at Vancouver Airport CBC
France’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy – politico.eu
- France’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy politico.eu
- Work More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution Bloomberg
- France’s premier wants to ax two holidays to boost growth. Non, people say. The Washington Post
- Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt? BBC
- French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry and memories of a toppled predecessor NBC News