Hope must be backed by legislation, says professor
Andy Burnham has a short window to demonstrate a new path, with rent caps and wealth taxes needed to prevent far-right gains, warns professor Benjamin Selwyn.
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Burnham challenges: silence, housing, devolution
Andy Burnham's vision for Britain faces scrutiny over silence on key issues, housing crisis, and regional devolution, with readers highlighting challenges ahead.
Supreme Court strikes down party spending limits
The US Supreme Court struck down limits on coordinated party expenditures, removing a key barrier between wealthy donors and federal candidates, in a case brought by JD Vance and Republican committees.
UK defence plan: dependency on US, not renewal
The Guardian criticises Sir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan, arguing it cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power, undermining national renewal.
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Supreme Court to Hear Assault-Weapons Ban Challenges
The US Supreme Court will consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles violate the Second Amendment, hearing appeals from Connecticut and Chicago.
4 men admit spraying 'tear gas' at Heathrow, 21 hurt
Four men pleaded guilty to affray after spraying CS gas at Heathrow Airport, leaving 21 people injured and requiring medical treatment. Five were hospitalized.
Farage makes £270k for 12 hours' gold bullion work
Nigel Farage declared £270,000 for 12 hours' work as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion, his largest single payday outside MP duties, while facing questions over a £5m gift.
A4 near Heathrow closed after man, 22, stabbed to death
A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death on the A4 near Heathrow Airport. The road is closed between Great South West Road and the Parkway as police investigate.
Dean Cain fails to sell Trump's state fair as success
Superman actor Dean Cain claimed Trump's Great American State Fair was crowded, but video showed only two dozen people. The event drew sparse crowds despite Trump's claims of 45,000 attendees.
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Ricky Gervais snubs The Office 25th anniversary BBC reunion
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EastEnders' Ben Mitchell return confirmed with big change
EastEnders' Ben Mitchell is set to return, with star Max Bowden revealing a major change: a more disciplined and redeemed character after his prison sentence.
Woman sexually assaulted on DLR train; police seek man
British Transport Police appeal for information after a woman was sexually assaulted on a DLR train at Canary Wharf. Suspect fled at King George V station.
PS6 £1,000 price prediction: Readers debate console costs
Readers debate the rumoured £1,000 PS6 price, digital-only GTA 6, and copycat strategies between Sony and Microsoft in this week's GameCentral Inbox.
Horoscope June 30, 2026: Jupiter Brings Joy Amid Mercury Retrograde
Jupiter enters expressive zones for Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, while Mercury retrograde complicates communications. Virgo and Aquarius face demands for change. Full horoscopes for all 12 signs.
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A booby-trapped backpack exploded in Monaco, injuring a Ukrainian couple and their 13-year-old son. The suspect fled toward France. Officials call it an attack.
Mamdani: Socialist wins a 'national message' for US workers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says progressive primary wins in New York carry a 'national message' to struggling Americans, challenging Democratic moderates as he touts rent freezes and free childcare.
Guardian Corrects Skripal Headline and Messi Age Error
The Guardian corrected a headline about the Skripal house sale that omitted novichok mention, and fixed Lionel Messi's age at first Argentina goal from 19 to 18.
Burnham Pledges 'Biggest Change in Our Lifetimes' in Devolution Speech
Andy Burnham will pledge 'good growth in every postcode' by transferring power from Whitehall to local communities, setting out a 10-year platform for government.
Venezuela quakes: 1,430 dead, rescuers search rubble
At least 1,430 people died after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June. Rescuers and volunteers dig through rubble to find survivors as military restricts access to disaster zones.
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NAO: Pause HS2 reset until confident of delivery
HS2 costs soar to £102.7bn, 13 years late. National Audit Office urges government to ensure stable footing before proceeding with revised plans.
Putin admits fuel shortages; expects US negotiators in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages after Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure and expects US negotiators in Moscow once the Middle East crisis eases.
Biden: Trump diminished US standing more than any president
Joe Biden called Donald Trump 'a loser' and said he diminished America's global standing more than any president, criticizing his Washington makeover, Putin ties, and NATO damage.
Ukrainian military cadets graduate amid war, many heading to armed forces
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Liberal MP calls for party rebrand after poll slump
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh says the party needs a rebrand after hitting a historic polling low of 17%, prompting ridicule from Labor.
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Top tennis players have agreed a truce with Wimbledon in their prize money dispute, resuming media duties after crisis talks. The All England Club pledged to propose a new prize money formula.
Maher jokes about Trump Kennedy Center fiasco at Twain gala
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Ex-Alaska mayor charged with sexual abuse on 47 counts
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Trump's 250th Anniversary: 'Theatre of the Absurd'
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Texas Muslims face rising hate as GOP mainstreams anti-Islam
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