Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister amid protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy defends dismissing defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after breakdown with military chief, sparking protests in Kyiv.
Category : Politics
Fetterman would leave Democrats if they become anti-Israel
Senator John Fetterman warns he would leave the Democratic Party if it becomes anti-Israel, as 103 House Democrats vote to halt military aid to Israel.
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Trump pick urges rejection
Liz Oyer, fired by Todd Blanche after refusing to restore Mel Gibson's gun rights, told senators his confirmation would degrade justice.
Corrections: Risilience climate, Go-Betweens image, amendments
Corrections to Guardian articles: Risilience predicts 14.3% drop in agriculture after El Niño; Go-Betweens image misidentified; other amendments listed.
Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified
The Riverside County Sheriff confirmed that remains found in a rugged area were those of Thelma Gaston, an LA millionaire missing since 1981. Her companion was convicted of murder.
Trump officials attack leftism at 66-nation meeting
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller led a conference on political violence, focusing solely on leftwing activism, calling leftists 'enemies of civilization' and announcing new visa restrictions.
US Soccer pauses Pochettino, sporting director decisions
US Soccer CEO JT Batson says the federation will 'take a break' before deciding on Mauricio Pochettino's future and filling the vacant sporting director role after Matt Crocker's exit.
Oakland firefighters give oxygen to pigeon after vehicle fire
Oakland firefighters administered oxygen to a pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a vehicle fire. The bird approached the crew for help and flew away after treatment. Video garnered over 1 million likes on Instagram.
ICC staffer speaks out about alleged sexual abuse by Khan
An ICC staffer speaks publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, as a second woman also comes forward.
Florida House candidate arrested for threatening Trump
William Upham, 35, a former Marine and Republican write-in candidate, faces up to five years in prison for allegedly threatening to assassinate Donald Trump.
National Year of Reading Should Extend to a Decade
An education committee inquiry proposes extending the National Year of Reading to a decade and introducing a National Reading Guarantee to combat declining reading for pleasure among children.
Starmer tells Zelenskyy Ukraine will win war on final visit
UK PM Keir Starmer says Ukraine will win the war against Russia during his final visit to Kyiv, announces €300M for Gripen jets. Attacks kill 12 civilians.
Australia Demands 'Real Charges' Over Laos Methanol Deaths
Australia demands 'real charges with teeth' after Laos plans minor penalties for methanol poisoning deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, sparking family outrage.
Hanson laments end of White Australia policy in Robinson podcast
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the White Australia policy for migration issues and praised her daughter's leadership potential in an interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Hanson's Euro trip reveals she is her own worst enemy
Pauline Hanson's European vacation with Gina Rinehart and Tommy Robinson shows she is her own worst enemy, lacking policy substance and blaming others for her failures.
China expels Xinjiang party secretary Ma Xingrui from Politburo
China expelled Ma Xingrui, former Xinjiang party secretary, from the Politburo, making him the third senior official purged since 2022 as Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign intensifies.
Top Democrat warns Trump setting stage to seize midterm elections
Rep. Jim Himes warns Trump's speech sets basis to deploy federal officers and seize ballot boxes on Election Day, risking American democracy.
Sonam Wangchuk weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost 9kg and struggles to speak on day 19 of his hunger strike, demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Trump speech targets US election confidence
Donald Trump used a White House address to undermine confidence in US elections, claiming China stole voter data and alleging noncitizen voting, despite intelligence findings to the contrary.
Rohan Dennis guilty of driving while disqualified
Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis faces jail after admitting to driving while disqualified, breaching a bond linked to his wife Melissa Hoskins' 2023 death.
Are US politicians too old? Graham death, McConnell return spark debate
The debate over age in US politics resurfaces after Senator Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's return. Historian Alexis Coe discusses whether America is becoming a gerontocracy.
$30k server update could have prevented Telstra outage
Telstra's Gerard Tracey told a senate inquiry that a $30,000 server replacement could have prevented last week's national outage affecting triple zero calls and services.
Philippines slams 'racist' Chinese video, demands takedown
The Philippines condemned a Chinese state media AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it 'racist' and demanding its removal amid strained South China Sea relations.
Ann Widdecombe death: UK must rethink political culture
Ann Widdecombe's killing raises urgent questions about dehumanising politicians and the need for a civilised political culture that rejects violence.
Burnham's Manchester Years Set Him on Road to No 10
Andy Burnham's transformation from struggling MP to Greater Manchester mayor and now prime minister-in-waiting, as detailed in a Guardian profile.
Violence against MPs reshaping UK democracy, warns Jo Cox Foundation
Rising hostility transforms political work into personal risk, moving MPs away from constituents. Jo Cox Foundation calls for broader societal change beyond physical security.
BrewDog founder faces GDPR complaints over shareholder emails
James Watt, BrewDog founder, faces data privacy complaints after emailing thousands of former crowdfunding investors about a buy-back bid, prompting ICO investigation.
Lancashire 'forever chemicals' scandal deepens as factory closes
AGC Chemicals Europe closes its Thornton-Cleveleys plant after Environment Agency probes historic Pfoa emissions; residents face health concerns and cleanup costs.
Rape victim wanted to take man for 'all he's worth', court hears
A cousin of a woman who accused a well-connected man of rape told a witness she would take him for 'all that he's worth', a Melbourne court has heard.
Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Options and Dilemmas
Andy Burnham becomes PM on Monday. Here are the key choices and challenges he faces in assembling his first cabinet.
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