Reported Seizure of Ships Injects New Uncertainty Over Peace Talks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president did not view those action…
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EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban
After months of impasse because of objections from Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, E.U. ambassadors took a critical step on the way to disburs…
Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 4 Seriously Hurt
Officials said that a total of 17 were hospitalized after the head-on crash in the Copenhagen area.
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting – UK politics live
Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pi…
Australia news live: Rinehart’s $200m donation to convert homes for veterans welcomed by RSL; Minns says about a third of NDIS cuts will be in NSW
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJames Valentine’s family has released a statement after his death. …
EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live
Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipelineEU leaders are set to meet in Cyprus this even…
Pope in Equatorial Guinea: Moral authority role risks being 'whitewashed & used to legitimise power'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Tutu Alicante, international human rights lawyer.and anti-corruption activist. According to Mr. Alicante, the Po…
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington’s navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’
Iran says two seized ships transferred to its coast; US navy secretary exiting post ‘effective immediately’, says Pentagon‘Impossible’ to reopen strai…
UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m
But Iran war likely to blow hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully crafted fiscal ‘headroom’ in coming monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK governmen…
Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if U.S. upholds naval blockade
While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with…
City firms bank on ‘savvy squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing
The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel l…
Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves four critically injured
At least 17 people hurt after incident involving two local services north of Denmark’s capitalTwo local trains have collided head-on in Denmark, injur…
US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
Sainsbury’s says impact of Iran war may lead to drop in profits this year
Retailer WH Smith joins supermarket in warning on effects of Middle East conflict Sainsbury’s has warned that profits could fall this year as the conf…
Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay, threatening to strike
Samsung's union, which represents about 74,000 workers, says the company has failed to offer adequate compensation despite its strong performance
EU 'must' shift to renewables to end fossil fuel 'blackmail from war-driving authoritarian regimes'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Hannah Neumann, German MEP, Greens/EFA and Chair of EU Parliament's Delegation for Iran. She offers analysis on …
David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92
Acclaimed Brisbane-born writer was known for his work exploring his own childhood, great myths and colonial AustraliaDavid Malouf, the acclaimed Austr…
Train collision in Denmark prompts massive emergency response near Copenhagen
At least 17 people were injured after two trains collided Thursday morning near Denmark's capital of Copenhagen, according to police and media reports…
Trust trumps everything else: Anthropic’s India chief Irina Ghose
At the AWS Summit in Bengaluru, Irina Ghose, Managing Director of India at Anthropic, highlighted the importance of customers’ trust and reliable prod…
Private secretary of billionaire Judith Neilson refused bail on $1m fraud charges
Annalouise Spence allegedly used credit card to make ‘unauthorised purchases of luxury and personal items, including clothing, artwork and jewellery’F…
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by 23 per cent over t…
Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds
More than 70% have cut down in past year on teaching assistants, who play key role in helping children with SendTwo-fifths of school leaders in Englan…
'Impossible Job' of UN Secretary-General: Presiding over 193 member states with competing interests
Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Dr. Alexandra Novosseloff, Associate Research Fellow at the Thucydides Centre of Paris II Panthéon-Assas Uni…
Two trains collide in Denmark, prompting massive emergency response
The collision occurred around 6.30 a.m. about 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Copenhagen. It was not immediately clear how many people were injured.
Zelensky to join European leaders in Cyprus as EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan
President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with EU leaders Thursday in Cyprus as the bloc prepares to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, e…
Australians ‘uneasy’ about NDIS cuts amid $53bn in new defence spending, Mark Butler concedes
Minister tells Guardian Australia despite substantial changes to disability scheme, it will remain one of best support services ‘anywhere in the world…
French Cup: Nice reach final after victory at Strasbourg
Nice secured a 2–0 win away at Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final and will face Lens in the final. Elye Wahi made the difference with a brace. In…
Mysterious death of Jackson Stacker near Byron Bay referred to homicide squad
Melbourne man stabbed twice in chest, with remains found in field near his campervan in 2021. Family argue police prematurely assumed he killed himsel…
Pentagon removes top Navy official amid military shake-up
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has left his post with immediate effect, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing an explanation. His depar…
Two Pakistanis to be China’s first foreign astronauts: reports
A Pakistani astronaut in orbit ahead of an Indian one as part of the ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is at minimum a reversal of the usual regional optics
Thursday briefing: Why the US president is losing support from crucial allies
In today’s newsletter: As political tensions rise abroad and economic pressures mount at home, Donald Trump faces a shifting landscape that is testi…