Trump's wealth and power: a medieval court in the 21st century
Supreme court rulings and revelations of Trump's $2bn enrichment since returning to office show he has turned back the clock, reinventing the modern executive as a feudal court.
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World Cup hydration breaks and Burnham's No.10 North plan debated
Readers debate World Cup hydration breaks as TV ad breaks, mock NHS TV appointment texts, and criticize Andy Burnham's No.10 North plan as a waste of time and money.
Emmerdale's Dr Todd dead: Killer 'revealed' as village rocked
Doctor Caitlin Todd is dead in Emmerdale, found in a pool of blood. The suspects include Mackenzie, Charity, Jacob, and others. Who killed her?
Pope Leo urges SSPX to halt bishop ordinations
Pope Leo calls SSPX's plan to ordain bishops without Vatican approval a 'schismatic act' and a 'sin of extreme gravity', warning of excommunication.
58,000 buildings destroyed in Venezuela earthquakes
Satellite data reveals 58,870 buildings likely damaged or destroyed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, dwarfing official estimates of 855. Over 1,943 dead, 10,571 injured, and 6.8 million affected.
Starmer defence plan leaves £4.7bn bill for Burnham
Keir Starmer's defence investment plan leaves a £4.7bn funding gap, with military budgets falling short of NATO commitments, forcing tough choices on spending priorities.
Corrections and Clarifications: June 30, 2026
The Guardian issues corrections for a misattributed quote and a factual error in a June 29 article on climate policy.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
The US Supreme Court ruled Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholding the 14th Amendment's guarantee.
US Supreme Court Birthright Ruling Elicits Mixed Emotions
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, blocking Trump's executive order. While offering relief, the decision sparked anger over its narrow margin and dissenting opinions.
Morning Mail: Australia's Top Stories July 1, 2026
The Morning Mail roundup for July 1, 2026, covers major political decisions, economic updates, and environmental news shaping Australia today.
US-Europe standoff over Bosnia envoy tests transatlantic ties
US and European diplomats failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the current envoy pushed out. The standoff highlights tensions over US demands linked to a gas pipeline deal.
Judge blocks Trump rule on student loan forgiveness
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's rule that would strip public service workers of student loan forgiveness if their employers have a 'substantial illegal purpose'.
Northern Powerhouse Rail risks repeating HS2 failures
MPs warn the £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project has no convincing plan and risks repeating costly HS2 failures, with uncertainty over routes and costs.
Pakistan roof collapse kills 14 children in Lahore
At least 14 children died when the roof of an unregistered tutoring centre collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan. The centre was operating in a residential building with a dilapidated roof.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trump Urges Congress
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling against Trump's executive order. Trump called it 'too bad for our Country' and urged Congress to act.
Meloni Hits Back at Trump Over 'Made Up' Photo Claim
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni forcefully rejects Donald Trump's claim she begged for a photo at the G7, sparking a rift that analysts say is driven by domestic election strategy.
MPs Furious Over Road Cuts for Defence Spending
Labour minister Hamish Falconer and Reform MP Robert Jenrick condemn cuts to A46 bypass and other road projects to fund £15bn defence boost, as East Midlands mayor says region unfairly targeted.
Rebecca Solnit: The US is a thousand things, horrific and magnificent
As the US approaches its 250th year, Rebecca Solnit reflects on its contradictions: guns and nonviolence, slavery and abolition, Trump and the protesters who defy him.
Midwinter Ball 2026: Canberra's political night of nights
Politicians, including PM Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor, attended the annual Midwinter Ball hosted by the federal parliamentary press gallery at Parliament House.
NLRB dismissals surge 14.2% under Trump
Dismissals of unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB jumped to 34.7% for unions and 67.4% for workers under Trump, up 14.2 and 10.7 percentage points from 2024, according to a Center for American Progress analysis.
Jefferson descendant on slavery and America's 250th
Shannon LaNier, sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and descendant of Sally Hemings, reflects on his family's complex legacy as the US turns 250.
Firing squad executions rise in US as Idaho opens new chamber
Idaho becomes the first US state to adopt the firing squad as its primary execution method, with concerns growing that the technique can inflict excruciating pain and may be intentionally botched.
Seven activists on rebuilding US democracy
Activists see the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a crisis and an opening to reimagine freedom and democracy, with calls for voting rights, court reform, and more.
Socialist Primary Wins Spark Panic Among Corporate Democrats
Three democratic socialists won Democratic primaries for Congress in New York City, prompting backlash from corporate Democrats like Jaime Harrison and James Carville.
US Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes: narrow but broad impact
The US Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender girls in women's sports in West Virginia and Idaho, a narrow decision that experts say could be weaponized for broader anti-LGBTQ+ efforts.
ABC Chair Arrives at Midwinter Ball in Blue-Lined Tails
ABC chair Kim Williams and deputy chair Lisa Caffery arrived at Canberra's Midwinter Ball, with Caffery in a striking blue fur stole and Williams in floor-length tails with blue lining.
National lottery review to boost public say in fund use
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches first national lottery review in 20+ years, promising public more control over £53bn+ raised for good causes since 1994.
Midwest Population Growth: Will New Residents Shift Politics?
The Midwest is the only US region where every state gained population from July 2024 to July 2025, driven by lower costs and climate migration. This influx could shift political dynamics in Republican strongholds.
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial begins in Malta
Yorgen Fenech, heir to a property empire, goes on trial for ordering the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, more than nine years after her car-bomb death.
Trump's $2.2bn windfall can't buy respect or love
President Trump made over $2.2bn in 2025, but his Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool algae and failed State Fair highlight a presidency rich in cash but poor in admiration.
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