German pool language ban sparks discrimination debate
A public swimming lake in Halle, Germany, barred non-German speakers during a heatwave, citing safety. Critics call it discrimination, as far-right AfD gains ahead of state elections.
A public swimming lake in Halle, Germany, barred non-German speakers during a heatwave, citing safety. Critics call it discrimination, as far-right AfD gains ahead of state elections.
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s sparked a global wave of restrictions, with over 40 countries now considering similar measures amid growing evidence of harm.
From training a chaotic boxer dog to the Brexit campaign's inside story, and France's heatwave inequality, here are six standout articles from the past week.
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Britain is more divided than ever, with 84% of the public feeling the country is split, says novelist Elif Shafak.
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RecommendedActivists in Venice plan to disrupt US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's superyacht visit on July 17, fearing it will block views of the Festa del Redentore fireworks, a key local tradition.
A 46-year-old Australian man was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport after the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. Police allege he attempted to flee to Perth.
Families with babies are booking air-conditioned hotels to escape the UK heatwave, with Booking.com searches tripling and hotel revenue up 34%.
The BBC was directly told of concerns about Ashley Cain's suitability to interview a sexual violence victim in November 2025, casting doubt on its claim that vetting failure lay with production partners.
Blake Morrison reflects on how Tony Harrison's poem 'V' shaped Andy Burnham's outlook, suggesting his literary background could help unite a divided UK.
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RecommendedEastern European Nato members doubt US commitment under Trump, fearing Russia could attack without American military response, as alliance prepares for Ankara summit.
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei criticizes US treatment and calls on Fifa president Infantino to stand up to hosts after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup.
US author Dave Eggers discusses his new novel 'Contrapposto', the threat of AI to creativity, and nurturing emerging artists through his nonprofit Art + Water.
Nigel Farage's Action on World Health campaign relocates to Delaware as a US non-profit, adding American lobbyists to its board and raising questions about his involvement.
Jess Phillips reveals how a US military court denied Sarah Steele the basic rights British victims have, vowing to change the law.
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RecommendedThe 2026 World Cup, featuring a diverse USMNT, rebukes Trump's homogeneous vision, highlighting migration and diversity as core to American identity.
Two hikers were found within five hours in Kosciuszko national park using an AI-powered drone with thermal imaging, marking a first for FRNSW.
Marcelo Bielsa admitted he left nothing to Uruguayan football after Uruguay's World Cup elimination, taking full responsibility for the disappointment.
Next250's Declaration of Interdependence, a new art installation in DC, showcases Americans' collective values for the next 250 years, with over 100 events nationwide.
Supreme Court ruling strips TPS from 350,000 Haitians, threatening Springfield's community and economy, sparking fear and backlash.
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RecommendedThe Board of Peace, announced by Donald Trump to govern Gaza, plans to grant itself sweeping legal immunity, according to a draft resolution obtained by the Guardian.
Oxfordshire County Council secured a high court injunction against unauthorised England flags on lampposts, setting a precedent for other councils. Leader Tim Bearder says the ruling is about safety, not a culture war.
David Hencke, the Guardian journalist who exposed the cash-for-questions scandal and forced two Tory ministers to resign, has died of liver cancer aged 79.
A woman whose father fantasized online about abusing her but walked free due to a legal loophole is fighting to make such fantasies a crime. Her case highlights a gap in the law.
Court documents reveal how eight men connected through TikTok and encrypted apps planned to assassinate Donald Trump at a White House UFC fight, with far-right, antisemitic motives.
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RecommendedOver half of prospective undergraduates from England's poorest areas expect to live at home while studying, as rising rents and living costs limit options, according to a Resolution Foundation report.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit claimed his remark that Michelle Obama is a man was a compliment, sparking debate on misogyny and racism.
Australia will double penalties for breaches of its under-16 social media ban to $99m, citing insufficient action by tech giants. Over 5m accounts removed since December.
Andy Burnham, Labour's probable next leader, returns to Westminster amid a frenzy of policy papers, job jostling, and intense lobbying from MPs, unions, and thinktanks.
A federal appeals court unanimously rejected the Trump EPA's attempt to scrap a Biden-era rule limiting deadly soot pollution, upholding tighter standards on coal plants and industrial sources.
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RecommendedMatthew Torbitt, a GB News commentator and former Labour adviser, faces two fraud counts for allegedly misusing parliamentary travel and expense systems.