Aid worker killed in Israeli strike after organising Gaza World Cup screenings
Mohamed al-Wahidi, who arranged World Cup screenings across Gaza, died when a missile struck his taxi before Egypt vs Argentina match.
Category : Politics
Corrections and clarifications: Lesley Backhouse, Lord Hattersley
Corrections to an article on datacentres and Lord Hattersley obituary. Also updates on Lauren Bennett, Australian house prices, and other recently amended articles.
Trans youth targeted as Supreme Court upholds athlete bans
The US Supreme Court ruled Idaho and West Virginia can enforce bans on trans athletes in school sports. Attacks on trans youth have surged, with legal and political strategies endangering civil liberties.
Starmer to announce bank holiday if England win World Cup
Keir Starmer plans to announce a bank holiday if England win the World Cup, likely on Friday 24 July, to celebrate the first men's title since 1966.
US strikes Iran as Trump vows to hit 'scum' leadership again
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Trump called Tehran's leadership 'scum' at the NATO summit, ending the ceasefire and sending oil prices soaring.
US stocks fall on Iran strikes and Fed rate hike fears
US stock markets fell on Wednesday as the US continued strikes on Iran and the Federal Reserve flagged concerns that would warrant higher interest rates, with the Dow down 1.09%.
Burnham Vows to End Fear Culture in Labour Party
Andy Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to stifle debate, aiming to change the culture of fear around whips and allow open discussion without retribution.
Giuliani defends Trump's Fifa lobbying over Balogun red card
Andrew Giuliani claimed referee Raphael Claus was 'very highly suspicious' for sending off Folarin Balogun, but Fifa and Brazil defended Claus's integrity.
Sudoku 7375: Hard Puzzle Solution and Tips
Solve Sudoku 7375, a hard puzzle from The Guardian. Step-by-step logic and strategies to crack the grid.
MPs recommend veto over ambassador picks after Mandelson
A parliamentary committee recommends MP veto for ambassador appointments, calling Peter Mandelson's US posting 'disastrous' and criticising security clearance failures.
UK watchdog urges mandatory lobbying register overhaul
The UK's ethics watchdog has proposed a mandatory public register for all lobbying, including WhatsApp chats and party conferences, to restore trust in standards.
UK mulls £21 cap on pet prescriptions in vet reform
Ministers propose capping pet prescriptions at £21 and introducing a mandatory licensing system for vets to increase transparency and competition, following a CMA probe.
Pip Review: Opportunity and Headache for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham faces a major test with the Pip review; campaigners oppose any conditionality, while rightwing media pushes for cuts to fund defence.
Dame Sarah Storey retires at 48 after 19 Paralympic golds
Britain's most successful Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, announces retirement at 48 after 19 golds across nine Games, from Barcelona 1992 to Paris 2024.
Trump asks Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump announced he will ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling upholding birthright citizenship, citing a Texas hospital's billboards advertising maternity services to Mexican women.
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after allegation
Graham Platner, Democratic US Senate candidate for Maine, suspends his campaign after a sexual assault allegation, citing political pressure and vowing the movement must continue without him.
Maine Dems seek new Senate candidate after Platner exits
Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation. Maine Democrats have until July 27 to pick a replacement to face Susan Collins in a pivotal race.
Farage vs Count Binface: Clacton Byelection Stunt Backfires
Nigel Farage's plan to trigger a Clacton byelection backfires as rivals decline to participate, leaving him to campaign against novelty candidate Count Binface.
US Renews Strikes on Iran; Iran Hits Kuwait and Bahrain
The US renewed strikes on Iran for a second day, prompting Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump said the interim ceasefire is 'over', dimming hopes for a permanent deal.
US Strikes Iran Again After Trump Declares Peace Deal 'Over'
The US military carried out a second day of strikes on Iran, targeting three locations including Bandar Abbas and Bushehr province, after President Trump said the interim agreement to end the war was 'over'.
Platner withdrawal risks Democrats' Senate chance
Graham Platner's withdrawal from Maine's Senate race after sexual misconduct allegations threatens Democrats' bid to flip the Senate and check Trump's power.
Le Pen cleared to run for president despite conviction
Marine Le Pen's appeal conviction for embezzlement allows her to run for president in 2027, posing a serious challenge to French democracy and EU stability.
British women accuse US airman of rape in military trial
Two British women who accused US airman Tyrion Davis of rape describe their traumatic experience testifying at a US military court martial, where he received a 10-month sentence.
Europe faces new reality as US protection wanes at Nato summit
Europe can no longer rely on US protection, Nato summit confirms. Allies scramble to boost defence spending and build independent capabilities amid Trump's unpredictable stance.
Coalition's own failures undermine Telstra outage attacks
The Coalition under Angus Taylor is failing to capitalise on the Telstra outage due to own gaffes, including Sarah Henderson's triple-zero test call and Taylor's unsubstantiated China interference claims.
Olise's rise from Hayes to World Cup star for France
Michael Olise, born in England, has become a World Cup standout for France with five assists. His journey from a Hayes housing estate to Bayern Munich, via Reading, is explored by early coaches.
Britain's reform aversion: why change always seems too risky
Andy Beckett argues that Britain's political and media elite consistently labels major reforms as too risky, stifling necessary change and fueling public disillusionment.
Angus Taylor warns of 'eternity of pain' from One Nation
Angus Taylor dismisses One Nation as a 'column of smoke', warning its policies would trigger inflation, force RBA rate hikes, and risk a sovereign debt crisis.
ABC, SBS reject envoy's call for Israel coverage oversight
ABC and SBS reject Jillian Segal's proposal for an external oversight committee to vet Middle East coverage, defending their complaints processes at the royal commission.
Antisemitism envoy calls for ABC, SBS oversight on Israel
Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal told a royal commission she wants a new oversight committee to vet ABC and SBS coverage of Israel, while ABC editorial director disagreed with claims of bias.
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