The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Conflict continues in Lebanon despite Trump hailing Israeli-Hezbollah de-escalation

Israeli military says it intercepted missiles from Lebanon this morning while Netanyahu says his forces will continue operating in the south of the countryTrump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.Donald Trump has hailed an agreement to de-escalate the fighting in Lebanon, which has killed thousands of people and inflamed tensions in the broader US-Israeli war with Iran.Iran’s Revolut

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

BP backs Amanda Blanc to lead search for new chair despite investor concerns

Senior independent director to handle process again after Albert Manifold’s shock departure last weekBusiness live – latest updatesBP has backed Dame Amanda Blanc to lead its search for a new chair for a second time, shrugging off investor concerns over her role at the oil company after the shock departure of its chair last week.Some shareholders have voiced concerns over Blanc, the senior independent director at the British oil company, running the process again after Albert Manifold’s short st

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine

Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed.

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find

Kevin Minto’s discovery near Ilminster, showing goddess Victoria, has been acquired with coin hoard for £78,000When Kevin Minto, a lorry driver, former soldier and keen metal detectorist, came upon something glinting in a Somerset field, he thought at first it was a coin – potentially quite interesting, probably not amazing.But the object turned out to be extraordinary: a gold Roman ring, unusually large and exquisitely crafted, set with a finely engraved gemstone depicting the goddess Victoria

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

China cracks down on 'ghost kitchens' in food delivery apps

"Ghost kitchens", which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: Palantir’s rise – and why so many oppose its role in the British state

In today’s newsletter: Its software is used from health services to militaries. But controversies and criticism of the $375bn company are leading some to ask if Palantir is too powerfulGood morning. The Peter Mandelson story keeps unfolding. Peter Walker explains here what is in the latest release of documents, and Henry Dyer takes a look at the key papers missing from the latest disclosures. But today we are covering another major story – Palantir.Few companies attract controversy more than Pa

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Influencers sought to sell Cambridge homes in China

An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs

Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia needs a backup plan for the Aukus submarine agreement, Labor MP Ed Husic has warned, arguing sluggish American production and the “transactional nature” of the Trump administration have put the multi-billion-dollar defence deal at risk.The defence minist

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows

Worries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and moneyThere was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential.But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about AI eating into the graduate jobs market, it is not surprising that attitudes are shifting. Continue reading...

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

British Paralympian could be first astronaut with physical disability to live in orbit

John McFall prepares for mission to Haven-1 space station after UK Space Agency signs deal with US startup VastA British Paralympian and surgeon could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit after the government signed a deal with a US company that is building a small commercial space station.John McFall, a member of the European Space Agency (Esa) astronaut reserve, was cleared for activities in orbit last year and could take part in a mission to the Haven-1 space st

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Iowa shootings: gunman suspected of killing six relatives then himself

Police say four found dead in Muscatine home and two elsewhere in apparent ‘domestic-related dispute’ and suspect took own life while speaking to officersAuthorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.Police were called Monday to a home in Muscatine, about 50 miles (80km) south-east of Cedar Rapids, where they found four people fatally shot, Muscatine police chief Anthony Kies said

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species

There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike wave

Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Russian air raids on major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least five people and wounded dozens by early morning on Tuesday, authorities said.Four people were killed and 16 injured in a Russian attack on Dnipro, in Ukraine’s east, said the regional governor, Oleksandr Hanzha. All those injured were taken to ho

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Victorian minister under fire for writing 33 character references including for taxi driver who assaulted women

Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch says she regrets six of the character references and vows never to write anotherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNewly promoted Victorian government minister Luba Grigorovitch says she will never write another character reference after revealing she regrets six she has penned, including one for a taxi driver convicted of assaulting female passengers.Grigorovitch issued a statement on Monday

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni return to court a month after reaching settlement

Lively’s legal team are suing her It Ends with Us co-star for legal fees and damages, reigniting a years-long court battleAttorneys for US actor Blake Likely were back in front of a New York judge on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni, after a settlement was reached last month in their years-long legal battle.The 38-year-old actor’s legal team argued that the defamation lawsuit brought against her by Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer St

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

general  Jun 2, 2026