United States Politics and Government May 10, 2026 How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago. How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago. See more
Andy Burnham Jul 18, 2026 Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports sayAndy Burnham is expected to relax the government’s re... Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports sayAndy Burnham is expected to relax the government’s re... Share
Venezuela Jul 18, 2026 ‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention• A revolution in ruins: fur... ‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention• A revolution in ruins: fur... Share
Brazil Jul 18, 2026 The Guardian view on Brazil’s sovereignty: Trump turns autonomy into a trade offence | Editorial Donald Trump’s tariff threat recasts Brazil’s attempt to protect its democracy as unfair commercial practice – and gives Bolsonarism a Washington stageLast J... The Guardian view on Brazil’s sovereignty: Trump turns autonomy into a trade offence | Editorial Donald Trump’s tariff threat recasts Brazil’s attempt to protect its democracy as unfair commercial practice – and gives Bolsonarism a Washington stageLast J... Share
Mexico Jul 18, 2026 Derision at US chain Chipotle’s plan to sell its Mexican food in Mexico One social media user described the opening of its first outlet in Monterrey as ‘like the dog teaching a duck to fly’A US chain’s plan to sell its version of... Derision at US chain Chipotle’s plan to sell its Mexican food in Mexico One social media user described the opening of its first outlet in Monterrey as ‘like the dog teaching a duck to fly’A US chain’s plan to sell its version of... Share
Science Jul 18, 2026 Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light... Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light... Share
Global development Jul 18, 2026 Blockades, marches and human shields: Bolivia’s farmers resist as land opened up to industry Indigenous groups organised mass protests over a series of deals by the president, Rodrigo Paz, that prioritise agribusiness and mining interestsFrom her hom... Blockades, marches and human shields: Bolivia’s farmers resist as land opened up to industry Indigenous groups organised mass protests over a series of deals by the president, Rodrigo Paz, that prioritise agribusiness and mining interestsFrom her hom... Share
Venezuela Jul 18, 2026 Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectationsThe interim government of Venezuela has announced... Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectationsThe interim government of Venezuela has announced... Share
Toronto Jul 18, 2026 Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world Environment Canada has issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellowSmoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto... Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world Environment Canada has issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellowSmoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto... Share
ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Jul 18, 2026 Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operationsMexico formally requested that US state atto... Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operationsMexico formally requested that US state atto... Share
Toronto Jul 18, 2026 Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video Video footage of a train near the community of Armstrong, Ontario, highlights the speed and ferocity of one of more than 100 wildfires currently burning in C... Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video Video footage of a train near the community of Armstrong, Ontario, highlights the speed and ferocity of one of more than 100 wildfires currently burning in C... Share
Toronto Jul 18, 2026 Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto as unhealthy air reaches New York - video Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in... Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto as unhealthy air reaches New York - video Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in... Share
Trump tariffs Jul 18, 2026 Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products President Lula’s office says US move is result of pressure on White House by family of predecessor Jair BolsonaroBrazil has vowed to retaliate against Washin... Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products President Lula’s office says US move is result of pressure on White House by family of predecessor Jair BolsonaroBrazil has vowed to retaliate against Washin... Share
