IOC to pay athletes $10,000 at Olympics, ending 130-year tradition
The IOC has broken with 130 years of tradition by deciding to pay athletes $10,000 to compete at the Olympic Games, starting with the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Category : Westminster
Badenoch rebuked for 'spiteful class warrior' jibe at PMQs
Kemi Badenoch was reprimanded by the speaker for calling Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' and saying Keir Starmer had '400 knives in his back' during a fractious PMQs.
Scrapping Westminster whipping could restore democracy
Readers argue whipping should only apply to manifesto pledges, with free votes on other issues to empower MPs and constituents, and suggest secret ballots to reduce executive control.
Burnham must avoid Starmer's foreign policy mistakes
The Guardian warns that Andy Burnham must prioritise foreign policy and EU relations, unlike Keir Starmer who failed to prepare a strategic concept for post-Brexit Britain.
Should the public be more patient with PMs? Readers debate
Readers argue that the electorate is too quick to turn on prime ministers, citing six PMs in ten years and calling for more patience and long-term thinking.
Burnham faces Labour unease over Purnell appointment
Andy Burnham's appointment of James Purnell, former Flint Global CEO, as chief of staff sparks Labour concerns over lobbying links, with clients including BP, Amazon, and Uber.
Misan Harriman to step down as Southbank Centre chair
Misan Harriman will not seek another term as chair of the Southbank Centre, stepping down in autumn after intense scrutiny over social media posts accused of sharing conspiracy theories.
German Court Rules Google Liable for AI Search Summaries
A German court found Google liable for its AI search summaries, rejecting defenses that users should not blindly trust AI. The ruling establishes that companies are responsible for AI-generated content as expressions of their business activities.
Trump Admin Ties to Andrew Tate: Misogyny and Influence
The Trump administration intervened to buffer Andrew Tate from Romanian charges; his circles overlap with Trump's at Mar-a-Lago, per New Yorker investigation.
Ex-Nato chief: Ukraine must join European defence coalition
Anders Fogh Rasmussen proposes a coalition of willing European states, including Ukraine, to defend the continent if US pulls troops, citing Ukraine as 'militarily strongest in Europe'.
Starmer Defends Record at First PMQs Since Resignation
In his first PMQs since announcing his resignation, Keir Starmer defended his record, claiming he turned Labour around and handed over the country in better shape.
Global heatwave, World Cup fans, and conflict: photos of the day
Scotland fans in Miami, heatwave in Europe, and conflict in Gaza and Lebanon feature in Wednesday's photo selection by the Guardian's picture editors.
Andy Burnham Plans No 10 Bid with Operation Manchester
Andy Burnham launches Operation Manchester, a campaign to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, aiming to bring northern England's voice to Downing Street.
Gen Donahue, last out of Afghanistan, steps down after 18 months
Gen Christopher Donahue, who was the last US soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is unexpectedly stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa after just 18 months.
Brexit Decade: UK Debate Resumes as EU Consolidates
Ten years after the Brexit vote, the EU has moved on while the UK faces renewed debate over its relationship with Europe, with polls showing young Britons favor rejoining.
Starmer Stays as MP After PM Exit
Keir Starmer will stay on as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after resigning as PM, with no plans for a cabinet role under Andy Burnham.
Trump cancels housing bill signing over Save America Act
Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan housing bill, demanding Senate approve Save America Act to overhaul voting regulations, citing national emergency.
Starmer quits as PM after two-year premiership
Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister after intense pressure from Labour MPs, becoming UK's seventh PM in 10 years. Political correspondent Aletha Adu reviews his two-year term.
Trump cancels housing bill signing to push voting bill
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill to pressure Congress to pass restrictive SAVE AMERICA Act, risking GOP's affordability agenda ahead of midterms.
Trump approval at 30% as supporters lose economic confidence
A new poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating at 30%, the lowest of his second term, with only 13% of his supporters expecting economic improvement, down from 46% in February 2025.
Bedford crash driver passed red signal before collision
Train driver Shaun Burton passed a red signal before his train hit a stationary train in Bedford, killing him and injuring about 100 passengers, the RAIB interim report reveals.
Northern Legal Leaders Eye Burnham Boost
Law firms in northern England anticipate a business surge from Andy Burnham’s re-election as Greater Manchester mayor, with infrastructure and devolution driving legal work.
New Smithfield and Billingsgate market projected to open in 2029
The new combined Smithfield and Billingsgate market on Albert Island is projected to open by 2029, pending Royal Assent for a Private Bill, with traders set to vacate existing sites within two years.
Study: 23% of European voters back far-right parties
Almost 23% of European voters cast ballots for far-right parties in recent national elections, up from 5% in 1995, according to analysis by over 150 political scientists.
Coronation Street fans think they've solved Bethany's storyline
Coronation Street fans believe Bethany Platt's upcoming controversial storyline involves her discovering mum Sarah's murder of Theo Silverton and reporting her to the police.
Walkley chair resigns over alleged remark about ABC colleague
Ben Butler resigned as Walkley Judging Board chair after allegedly saying an ABC colleague should be 'killed and buried in a shallow grave'. He was replaced by Gay Alcorn.
Burnham and Starmer hold 'frosty' meeting on power transition
Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham met for the first time since the byelection in a 'frosty' meeting. Starmer agreed to give Burnham access to civil service for transition, but tensions remain high.
UK defence secretary promises investment plan before Nato summit
Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, pledges to publish the delayed defence investment plan before the Nato summit in Ankara, securing around £1bn more than his predecessor.
Corrections and clarifications: June 23, 2026
The Guardian corrects errors from previous reports, including a misattributed quote, a factual inaccuracy in a business article, and a corrected statistic in a science piece.
Oldest meteorite strike: 3-billion-year-old crater found
Scientists confirmed the world's oldest meteorite impact crater in Western Australia's Pilbara region, dating back 3 billion years, using zircon and apatite analysis.
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