US-Israel Ties Fray as Generational Shift, Iran War Take Toll
A generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship, accelerated by the Iran war and Israel's actions in Gaza. Unconditional US support may end, forcing a reckoning.
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Revolutionary War re-enactors step up for US 250th
As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, historical re-enactors, or 'living historians,' are in high demand, though they emphasize their year-round community work.
UK housebuilders face class action over price collusion claims
A class action lawsuit seeks up to £4.5bn compensation for 700,000 new-build buyers, alleging seven major housebuilders colluded to inflate prices between 2015 and 2026.
Is Heterosexuality Hopeless? Debunking Online Pessimism
Arwa Mahdawi argues that 'heteropessimism' is overblown, noting that online discourse exaggerates the decline of straight identity, while real-world data shows heterosexuality remains strong.
UK May Intervene in Paramount's $110bn WBD Takeover
UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy is 'minded' to refer Paramount's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery to Ofcom and CMA for media plurality and competition concerns.
Burnham's No 10 North to be on brownfield site in Ancoats
Andy Burnham's planned No 10 North will be located on a brownfield site in Ancoats, Manchester, with completion expected by 2028. An interim city centre base is being sought.
Starmer warns Burnham against defence borrowing in £15bn plan
Keir Starmer unveils £15bn defence plan, warning successor Andy Burnham not to borrow, as funds are diverted from road, housing, and energy projects.
Burnham vows to sack staff who brief against female ministers
Andy Burnham promises to end the culture of briefing against female ministers, vowing to sack any staff who undermine women in his team, amid pressure for gender balance in cabinet.
Supreme Court Upholds Trans Athlete Bans in Female Sports
The US Supreme Court upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho excluding transgender girls from female sports, ruling it does not violate Title IX, paving the way for similar bans nationwide.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump Order
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants and temporary residents.
NPR retracts false Alito retirement story
NPR formally retracted a story by Nina Totenberg claiming Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, citing a misunderstanding and apologizing for the error.
Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa: thousands flee
Over 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters marched in Durban on 30 June as an arbitrary deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa passed, with at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing.
US military killed my son, and we still fight for justice
Harry Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles demands accountability after a Guardian investigation reveals another British victim of US personnel, Sarah Steele, was denied justice.
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.
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.
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.
Ricky Gervais snubs The Office 25th anniversary BBC reunion
Ricky Gervais will not join The Office co-stars for the BBC's 25th-anniversary special, opting instead to air his own YouTube tribute tied to his Netflix series Alley Cats.
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.
Monaco blast injures Ukrainian family; suspect flees
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.
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