Italy talks Guardiola, Ancelotti for coach role
Italy has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the new national team coach, following their failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
Category : Politics
Prisoner early release scheme paused by Burnham may still go ahead
Andy Burnham pauses early release of 6,000 prisoners after victims outcry, but scheme may proceed in autumn amid prison capacity crisis.
Venice Film Festival takes aim at Murdoch and Musk
Danny Boyle's 'Ink' about Rupert Murdoch's Sun acquisition and Alex Gibney's 'Musk' documentary highlight Venice 2026, with only one female director in competition.
Hanson blames media for controversies, echoing Trump
Pauline Hanson blames 'fake news' media for her bad press amid controversies over Tommy Robinson and domestic violence comments. Experts call her rhetoric 'vile and shameful'.
Could I endure a frigid Canberra winter? Not in my wildest, electric dreams
Brigid Delaney recounts her struggle with Canberra's harsh winter, from electric blanket fears to flannel sheets, and the elaborate rituals locals use to stay warm.
Aid cuts will harm Somali lives and livelihoods
UK plans to halve bilateral aid to Somalia by 2029 will worsen climate crisis impacts, warns Hormuud Salaam Foundation CEO, as families face flooding and food insecurity.
Surrogacy Regulation Cannot Eliminate Risks, Says Campaigner
Lexi Ellingsworth of Stop Surrogacy Now UK argues that regulation cannot make surrogacy ethical, citing separation of newborns from mothers, medical risks, and exploitation.
Letters: Iran crisis not solely a product of Trump's rule
Readers argue that focusing on Trump's defects risks making war appear as an aberration rather than a recurring feature of American power.
Musk admits he got 'carried away' with Trump
Elon Musk confesses he became too involved in politics during his alliance with Donald Trump, but maintains controversial stances on immigration, AI, and the future of work.
Swedish Viking Ship Owner: Universal Owes $6,000 for Repairs
The Swedish nonprofit Vikingaleden says Universal has not paid a $6,000 repair bill for the Viking ship replica 'Glad av Gillberga' used in 'The Odyssey', despite the film's $264m opening weekend.
Double killer says new trial a tactic to block parole
Allan Grimson, jailed in 2001 for murdering two men, says new sexual offence charges are a tactic to stop his parole after a 2020 recommendation for open prison transfer.
Dame Penelope Keith: Service to Arts and Military Families
Dame Penelope Keith, known for her acting and charity work, became patron of Reading Force, a charity connecting military families through shared reading, and actively participated in events until her passing.
Ex-BBC journalist wins £20,000 over unlawful phone data access
Former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney awarded £20,000 damages after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed his phone data to identify sources, tribunal rules surveillance disproportionate and unlawful.
Trump seizes on NJ error to push voter fraud claims
Trump and allies inflated a New Jersey software error that registered 6,600 noncitizens, with fewer than 400 voting, to push false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Fedorov rejects alternative roles in Zelenskyy's government
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses other government jobs after dismissal as defence minister, sparking rare wartime protests in Ukraine.
Teacher and daughter die after trying to help boy, 7, on Essex beach
Shalina Rahman, 42, and daughter Sameeha, 15, died in West Mersea while trying to rescue a seven-year-old relative who is now on life support in London.
5.0-Magnitude Quake Hits Texas Panhandle, Strongest Since 1900
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Texas panhandle early Thursday, the strongest since 1900, with no injuries or deaths reported. Epicenter near Spearman.
India's 'Cockroach' protest enters fourth day
The youth-led 'Cockroach' protest in India against PM Modi's government enters its fourth day, with thousands demanding education minister's resignation over exam leaks.
Mexico mayor shot dead months after surviving attack
Valentín Lavín Romero, Green party mayor of Temoac, was killed in his town hall. He is the 14th mayor murdered since Claudia Sheinbaum became president in 2024.
Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused the early prisoner release scheme due to start in September, ordering an urgent review to minimize public risk.
Gary Lineker Leads Call for Wealth Tax on Rich
Gary Lineker and over 100 wealthy Brits sign open letter to PM Andy Burnham, demanding higher taxes on the rich, sparking debate on wealth tax feasibility.
Trump to unveil new tariffs as 10% regime expires Friday
The Trump administration will announce the next phase of its trade policy on Thursday, with fresh tariffs expected as a 10% regime expires Friday, the White House confirmed.
Trump Close to Deciding on Massive Iran Attack
Donald Trump says he is close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran, as oil prices surge past $100 and Houthi strikes escalate in the Red Sea.
Hegseth's $1.5tn Pentagon budget request sparks chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposes a 44% increase to $1.5tn for 2027, matching WWII levels, while seeking emergency Iran war funding and cutting 'woke' programs.
UK homes must adapt to rising heat, says Guardian view
The Guardian editorial argues that Britain's homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, urging a national strategy for cooling, inspired by Sadiq Khan's London heat plan.
Europe’s ageing crisis: young cannot fix broken social model alone
A new European Commission report highlights rapid ageing in EU countries, with falling birthrates and rising longevity. The Guardian argues that younger generations must not bear the burden of an unreformed social model.
Life sentence for killer of Minnesota lawmaker Hortman
Vance Boelter, 59, received two consecutive life terms plus 40 years for the murders of former state house speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
Rugby brain injury case near collapse as judge weighs strikeout
The landmark rugby brain injury case is on the brink of collapse as Senior Master Cook considers striking out 95% of 561 claimants for failing to disclose neurological testing documents, blaming solicitor Richard Boardman.
Centrica warns Rough gas storage closure without support deal
Centrica threatens to close Rough gas storage facility by April 2025 unless government provides long-term financial support for £2bn expansion, raising UK energy security concerns.
Secret Service agent on Vance's detail investigated for leak
A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice-President JD Vance's protective detail is under investigation for allegedly compromising operational security by leaking information about a planned helicopter trip.
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