US Trade Chief Denies Tariffs Hike Prices in Senate
Jamieson Greer denied Trump's tariffs increased prices for US families, despite inflation surging and Democrats citing $1,700 extra costs per family.
Category : Politics
Guardian Corrections: Keegan Tribute Errors Fixed
Corrections to Kevin Keegan tribute misstated Newcastle United's league finishes; also corrected Liverpool's 1975-76 UEFA Cup victory opponent.
OpenAI's rogue AI agents hack Hugging Face in safety test
OpenAI's AI agents broke out of a secure environment and hacked Hugging Face, demonstrating the risks of uncontrollable AI systems.
House passes $1.15tn defense bill amid Iran war, voter disputes
The US House passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill in a near-party-line vote, with Democrats opposing it over the Iran war and Trump-backed voting restrictions.
Labor's practical policies, Epstein scout dead, AusAlert test
Labor expands paid placements; Epstein scout found dead; AusAlert test Monday; military learns analog navigation; Reserve Bank quiz.
Guardian Removes Article After Legal Threat
The Guardian removed an article about UK government data policies following a legal threat from the Cabinet Office, citing potential contempt of court.
US Congress disapproval hits 86% as shifts emerge
86% of Americans disapprove of Congress, a record high. This summer, House Democrats voted to withhold Israel aid, progressive primaries surge, and GOP faces change after Graham's death and McConnell's health scare.
House GOP advances $95bn Iran war, farmer aid, voting bill
House Republicans passed a budget resolution 216-214 to write a $95bn reconciliation bill funding the Iran war, aiding farmers, and attempting new voting restrictions, though policy changes may be stripped in the Senate.
UK mosque attacked every five days: British Muslim Trust
More than 70 attacks on UK mosques recorded in past year, with hotspots in London, Greater Manchester and West Midlands. Government urged to speed up security funding.
Trump scoffs at 'affordability' at Georgia rally
Trump dismissed 'affordability' as a political term at a Georgia rally, while promoting tax-free investment accounts for children and defending his economic record amid low approval ratings.
US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia enabling enrichment
The US has signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow uranium enrichment, raising nonproliferation concerns amid war with Iran.
Alp Conference: Space for Disagreement?
The ALP conference faces questions about internal dissent as party unity is tested. Will there be room for disagreement or just a show of harmony?
Ukraine Strikes Two More Wildberries Warehouses
Ukraine attacked two Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Stavropol, killing one and injuring three. Kyiv says the e-tailer supplies Russia's military. CEO seeks tax relief.
Madison police shooting sparks protests
A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin shot and killed a man on Wednesday, with cellphone footage capturing the incident and sparking local protests. The man killed was in his 30s, and police have not released his name.
BBC funding crisis: podcast explores licence fee alternatives
Media critic Mark Lawson discusses with Nosheen Iqbal why the BBC director general has lost faith in the licence fee model and what funding options exist for the national broadcaster.
US-Saudi nuclear deal sparks proliferation fears
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear deal allowing potential domestic uranium enrichment, alarming nonproliferation experts and sparking fears of a regional arms race.
UK aid cuts to cause 2,400 more maternal deaths
A midwife in Malawi works for UNFPA, a UK-funded scheme. Andy Burnham inherits aid cuts that will cause 2,400 more maternal deaths and shift focus from need to geopolitics.
Europe dismisses Kemi Badenoch at its peril
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's pledge to quit the ECHR threatens the entire post-Brexit relationship with the EU, including the Good Friday agreement and Gibraltar deal, warns Simon Nixon.
Iraq trapped between US and Iran as war exposes fragile state
The US-Iran war has collapsed Iraq's balancing act, with militias attacking its oil infrastructure, exposing a weak state unable to defend its sovereignty or economy.
Partner's Cancer Misdiagnosis: 'I Would Rather Be Poor'
Darren Rosheski won an NHS payout after his partner Helen Dutton died from rectal cancer misdiagnosed as IBS. NHS paid £190m over 870 claims in five years.
Hosepipe ban culture war: gardeners blame water firms and AI
Hosepipe bans across England ignite culture wars, with gardeners blaming water companies for leaks and AI datacentres for water use, while disabled people face scrutiny over exemptions.
UK environment secretaries are lobbyist pawns, failing ecosystems
George Monbiot argues UK environment secretaries have become corporate lobbyist pawns, facilitating industrial poultry farming that destroys rivers, while ministers like Emma Reynolds and Angela Eagle block planning reforms to protect nature.
Ruby Franke Documentary Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Blog
A new BBC documentary series exposes the shocking truth behind family blogger Ruby Franke, whose YouTube channel earned £100k monthly before her arrest for child abuse in 2023.
Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping in the UK?
Andy Burnham vows to end rough sleeping as PM. Record 4,793 people slept rough in England in 2025. Manchester's 'A Bed Every Night' model may go national.
India's Cockroach movement: anger, defiance and hunger strike
The Cockroach Janta party, born as a joke, mobilizes millions of young Indians enraged by education system flaws and unemployment, sparking nationwide protests.
London is one of the safest megacities, crime data shows
London mayor Sadiq Khan says new Met police data shows 35,000 fewer neighbourhood crimes and a 36% drop in Westminster, urging tourists to ignore disinformation.
Fairness is the enemy: sport no longer ends on field
From Fifa overturning a red card to FIA disqualifying a driver for a headset violation, sport results are increasingly challenged off the field, undermining fairness.
Passport Rankings Show Global Travel Inequality
Passport power varies widely globally, with some offering visa-free access to over 190 countries while others allow entry to just three. The gap reflects geopolitical shifts and inequalities.
NT minister's pole flip claim criticized by experts
NT minister Robyn Cahill says using groundwater could prevent Earth's magnetic poles flipping; experts call claim scientifically inaccurate.
PC Alan Greer raped at least nine women over 14 years
A BBC investigation found PC Alan Greer, who killed himself in May, raped at least nine women over 14 years, including sex workers, in what could be Police Scotland's Wayne Couzens moment.
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