Decisions and Verdicts Jun 30, 2026 Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times. Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times. See more
Cricket Jul 1, 2026 Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children – now England’s leading Test runscorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its endJoe Root and Ben... Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children – now England’s leading Test runscorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its endJoe Root and Ben... Share
Tasmania Jul 1, 2026 A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviourFollow our Australia... A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviourFollow our Australia... Share
New Orleans Jul 1, 2026 New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’ After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what wo... New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’ After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what wo... Share
US news Jul 1, 2026 Alarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025 | First Thing President made more than $1bn from crypto businesses last year while federal government oversaw regulation. Plus, giant seal causes havoc in Tasmania – but l... Alarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025 | First Thing President made more than $1bn from crypto businesses last year while federal government oversaw regulation. Plus, giant seal causes havoc in Tasmania – but l... Share
E Jean Carroll Jul 1, 2026 E Jean Carroll asks judge to order Donald Trump to pay $5m he owes her Move follows supreme court refusal to hear Trump’s appeal of civil case verdict in sexual abuse and defamation caseThe New York journalist E Jean Carroll ask... E Jean Carroll asks judge to order Donald Trump to pay $5m he owes her Move follows supreme court refusal to hear Trump’s appeal of civil case verdict in sexual abuse and defamation caseThe New York journalist E Jean Carroll ask... Share
Theatre Jul 1, 2026 Duke of York’s theatre to be renamed after Tom Stoppard New name recognises the playwright’s huge impact on British theatre with producer Sonia Friedman saying he would be ‘tickled pink’The Duke of York’s theatre... Duke of York’s theatre to be renamed after Tom Stoppard New name recognises the playwright’s huge impact on British theatre with producer Sonia Friedman saying he would be ‘tickled pink’The Duke of York’s theatre... Share
Essex Jul 1, 2026 Two people onboard small plane die after it crashes in field in Essex Two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out short flight experience when it crashed in Ongar on Tuesday, police sayTwo people have died after a light aircraft... Two people onboard small plane die after it crashes in field in Essex Two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out short flight experience when it crashed in Ongar on Tuesday, police sayTwo people have died after a light aircraft... Share
PMQs Jul 1, 2026 Keir Starmer forced on back foot at PMQs over ‘weak’ defence plan Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficientUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starme... Keir Starmer forced on back foot at PMQs over ‘weak’ defence plan Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficientUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starme... Share
Catholicism Jul 1, 2026 Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope LeoA rebel group of ultra-conservative Catholics h... Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope LeoA rebel group of ultra-conservative Catholics h... Share
Austria Jul 1, 2026 Salzburg bans tourists from driving into historic centre over summer Day trippers face fines for entering Austrian city’s old town during July and August in action to curb ‘chaotic traffic situations’ Salzburg has begun enforc... Salzburg bans tourists from driving into historic centre over summer Day trippers face fines for entering Austrian city’s old town during July and August in action to curb ‘chaotic traffic situations’ Salzburg has begun enforc... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 1, 2026 U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows. U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know With negotiators in Qatar, oil prices are easing as shipowners send more vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, unblocking energy flows. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 1, 2026 Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest The country’s national broadcaster confirmed that it is joining the world’s most popular singing contest next year. Some fans are urging it to send a star li... Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest The country’s national broadcaster confirmed that it is joining the world’s most popular singing contest next year. Some fans are urging it to send a star li... Share
