Keir Starmer Apr 29, 2026 Nicola Jennings on Keir Starmer seeing off a Labour rebellion – cartoon Continue reading... Nicola Jennings on Keir Starmer seeing off a Labour rebellion – cartoon Continue reading... See more
BT Jun 24, 2026 BT pension scheme lost £300m on Thames Water stake Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisationBusiness live – latest updatesThe BT pension sc... BT pension scheme lost £300m on Thames Water stake Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisationBusiness live – latest updatesThe BT pension sc... Share
Andy Burnham Jun 24, 2026 Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’The advisory firm led by Andy Burnham’s in... Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’The advisory firm led by Andy Burnham’s in... Share
US politics Jun 24, 2026 Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDo... Trump abruptly cancels plan to sign bipartisan bill aimed at lowering cost of housing President is demanding Senate approve Save America Act, which would dramatically change voting regulationsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDo... Share
Trees and forests Jun 24, 2026 ‘Instant connection to the past’: how the Major oak affected those who saw it Readers remember the Sherwood Forest tree that has failed to produce leaves for the first time in 1,000 yearsAfter hundreds of years inspiring wonder in Sher... ‘Instant connection to the past’: how the Major oak affected those who saw it Readers remember the Sherwood Forest tree that has failed to produce leaves for the first time in 1,000 yearsAfter hundreds of years inspiring wonder in Sher... Share
Extreme heat Jun 24, 2026 UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976 Temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey, beating previous record of 35.6C, while France records hottest day nationallyThe UK has broken its all-time temperat... UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976 Temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey, beating previous record of 35.6C, while France records hottest day nationallyThe UK has broken its all-time temperat... Share
World news Jun 24, 2026 A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates,? t?he UK faces renewed debate ?over the long?term shape of its relationship with the continent• Don’t get... A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t In this week’s newsletter: As the EU consolidates,? t?he UK faces renewed debate ?over the long?term shape of its relationship with the continent• Don’t get... Share
Germany Jun 24, 2026 German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern... German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructionsAn open air swimming lake in the eastern... Share
Australian politics Jun 24, 2026 Labor tax critic deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’Get our breaking news email, free... Labor tax critic deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’Get our breaking news email, free... Share
Australia news Jun 24, 2026 The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermissionGet our bre... The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermissionGet our bre... Share
United States Politics and Government Jun 24, 2026 Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill Until Unpopular ‘SAVE’ Voting Act Passes Congress The president’s announcement declared the bill to be “of minor importance” at the same time that House Republican leaders were heralding it as a major accomp... Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Bill Until Unpopular ‘SAVE’ Voting Act Passes Congress The president’s announcement declared the bill to be “of minor importance” at the same time that House Republican leaders were heralding it as a major accomp... Share
Spain Jun 24, 2026 The Wife of Spain’s Leader Is Accused of Graft. It May Actually Help Him. People close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez keep being investigated for corruption. Analysts say weaknesses in the latest case could help him discredit the... The Wife of Spain’s Leader Is Accused of Graft. It May Actually Help Him. People close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez keep being investigated for corruption. Analysts say weaknesses in the latest case could help him discredit the... Share
Bahrain Jun 24, 2026 Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdown The restrictions are the latest in a string of measures Bahrain has taken against Shiite citizens in the Gulf country, with many accused of having loyalties... Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdown The restrictions are the latest in a string of measures Bahrain has taken against Shiite citizens in the Gulf country, with many accused of having loyalties... Share
