Australian creatives vs tech giants: copyright battle heats up
Australian creatives push to protect copyright laws as tech firms seek exemptions for AI training, with Labor ministers divided and PM Albanese set to deliver a landmark speech.
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Solbakken: ball hit cable before England equaliser
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken complained that England's equaliser came after a ball hit an overhead cable; Fifa says ball sensor showed no contact.
UK to ban unlicensed casino sponsorships of football clubs
The UK government will launch a consultation this week to ban unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring sports teams, following Everton's deal with Stake.com.
Labour MPs urge Burnham to restore 0.7% aid target
Labour MPs call on Andy Burnham to restore the 0.7% GDP aid target, proposing a 10-year plan and G20-led global wealth tax, in a New Economics Foundation pamphlet.
Burnham's Gaza apology: Labour's 'reset moment' to regain support
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's initial Gaza response, promising more pressure on Israel, as the party seeks to rebuild its electoral coalition lost over the issue.
Albanese breaks Garma festival pledge, won't attend 2026
PM Albanese will not attend the 2026 Garma festival, breaking a 2025 commitment to attend every year, citing other commitments. Labor ministers to attend.
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.
Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
PM Keir Starmer suggests a potential extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup, with July 24 as the likely date. England face Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11.
Egypt coach vows to boycott World Cup after Argentina 'injustice'
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan said he will not watch the World Cup after his team suffered an 'injustice' against Argentina, who came from two goals down to win.
Farage admits Reform UK broke election spending rules
Nigel Farage has admitted that Reform UK broke election spending rules, stating the party made an administrative error in declaring a £5m gift from a donor.
'Trump curse' theory reignites after USA World Cup exit
The 'Trump curse' theory resurfaces after Belgium beat USA 4-1 in the World Cup, with a social media dig referencing Trump's intervention to overturn Balogun's ban.
Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid US concerns
Keir Starmer will seek to shore up European support for Nato at the Ankara summit amid fears Donald Trump could destabilise the alliance with defence spending threats.
Europe faces US arms shortage as stockpiles depleted
Europe confronts the prospect that the US may be unable to arm Nato allies due to depleted stockpiles from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, prompting allies to seek new defence avenues.
Fifa hits back at Uefa over Balogun red card controversy
Fifa defends lifting Folarin Balogun's suspension, accusing Uefa of hypocrisy for condemning a common disciplinary measure.
Italy ordered to pay €60,000 over rape claim dismissal
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Italy must pay €60,000 to Audrey Ubeda after a prosecutor dismissed her rape allegations as 'normal', perpetuating sexist stereotypes.
NASA seeks volunteers for simulated deep space mission on Earth
NASA is accepting applications for a 366-day simulated deep space mission at Johnson Space Center, where four volunteers will live in mock Mars and moon habitats to study human endurance.
Trump offers to mediate Ukraine peace in call with Putin
Donald Trump held a 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin, offering to help end the Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump, seeing a real prospect for peace.
US-UK special relationship: America's 250th birthday reveals a widening gap
As the US marks 250 years, the special relationship with the UK shows economic divergence and cultural ties. Trump's 'UK is dying' comment contrasts with British cultural influence in America.
Brexit rule change: British teens in EU face soaring UK fees
From 2028, British passport holders living in the EU lose home fee status for UK universities, facing international fees and losing access to student loans, potentially pricing them out of higher education.
Debating AI ethics but unable to change course, readers warn
Readers respond to a profile of Google DeepMind philosopher Iason Gabriel, questioning whether economic incentives have already set AI's direction before society debates it.
Burnham Promises to Ease Cost of Living if PM
Andy Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes PM, with new policies to tackle energy bills and housing costs.
2026 Political Year So Far: Australian Politics Podcast
The Guardian's Australian Politics Podcast reviews the key political events of 2026 so far, including leadership tensions, policy debates, and election speculation.
Nations Championship: North vs South clash raises welfare concerns
The new Nations Championship begins with six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba, but player welfare takes a back seat as Fiji and Wales face punishing itineraries.
EU warns Albania over Kushner-backed resort plans
Albania's EU accession talks are at risk if it proceeds with a €1.4bn luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, violating EU environmental policy, warns MEP Tineke Strik.
Trump refuses USMCA renewal, opts for annual reviews
Trump refused to renew the USMCA trade pact, choosing annual reviews over a 16-year extension, citing US trade deficits with Canada and Mexico.
eSafety Commissioner Testifies on X Gore Content at Antisemitism Inquiry
Australia's eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant told the antisemitism royal commission that X fights to distribute and monetise gore, highlighting the Bondi attack footage battle.
WHO Declares Hantavirus Outbreak Over
WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine. 13 infected, 3 killed.
Tuchel: Fifa rule puts England at huge disadvantage
Thomas Tuchel says England face a 'huge' disadvantage in Mexico City's altitude due to a Fifa rule blocking last-minute arrival, as Declan Rice battles nerve pain.
England fans demand bank holiday for World Cup match
England fans are calling for a bank holiday on Monday after the Three Lions' 1am kick-off against Mexico, following Scotland's precedent.
Salzburg bans tourist cars from historic centre this summer
Salzburg enforces a summer ban on tourist vehicles entering its historic old town to reduce gridlock, with fines up to €80 and a park-and-ride offer at €7.50 for five people.
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