The Guardian

Alan Jones trial live updates: former radio broadcaster in Sydney court for day two of indecent assault case – latest news

Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyWarning: This live blog may contain graphic content when discussing evidence in the trialJones allegedly gifted cash and car to teenager he kissed after commenting on sprinter’s penis, trial hearsIf you want a summary of what happened yesterday, you can read Ben Doherty’s analysis below:The booming voice, the vast radio audience, the bully pulpit of an eponymous TV show, the great and the good on speed-di

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BBC World

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one

The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future

Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

‘This quarter was otherworldly’: Palantir earnings surge past expectations

Shares soar as yearly revenue up 93%, even as opposition grows to company’s role in Trump immigration agendaIn a sea of companies reporting mixed financial results this quarter, Palantir stands out. Although Palantir was not immune to the AI jitters that caused industry-wide drops in share prices earlier this year, the AI and analytics company reported that its overall revenue grew 93% year over year to $1.94bn. That’s well over the $1.8bn Wall Street expected Palantir to bring in for the second

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BBC World

Why keeping youth discontent in check remains Indian PM Modi's biggest challenge

India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients

Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staffNHS radiographers are experiencing racist abuse by patients, who have called them “monkeys” and refused to be seen by black and Asian staff, according to a report.A survey of 381 members of the Society of Radiographers revealed a “noticeable” rise in instances of overt racism experienced and witnessed by radiographers across the health service over the past 18 months. Contin

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

Trump accuses Jeanine Pirro of ‘folding’ by dropping reflecting pool charges

Trump ‘disappointed’ with US attorney amid reports he’s considering removing her from her postTrump’s reflecting pool saga: a timelineDonald Trump accused US attorney Jeanine Pirro of having “folded like an umbrella” amid reports that he was considering removing her from her post.Trump criticized Pirro on Monday after she dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Trump nominated Pirro to serve as interim US at

general  Aug 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Can the U.S. Treasury Save the Yen?

Secretary Bessent bucks up Japan’s currency, but the Bank of Japan has to tighten.

general  Aug 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Can the U.S. Treasury Save the Yen?

Secretary Bessent bucks up Japan’s currency, but the Bank of Japan has to tighten.

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino winner of PEN/Faulkner award, dies aged 71

Celebrated writer, poet and novelist for young adults drew upon his sexuality and life on US southern border Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an award-winning fiction writer and poet who drew upon his sexuality and his life on the southern border, has died at age 71. He was the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner prize.Sáenz, who produced a story collection that won the PEN/Faulkner prize and a young adult novel that received acclaim from readers and reviewers and condemnation from censors, died on 28 Jul

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

EU calls for strengthening borders after thousands of migrants pour into Spain from Morocco

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners

Coalition of 25 states ask the US Court of International Trade to halt tariffs, calling them unlawful Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of trading partnersA coalition of 25 US states sued the Trump administration on Monday over new tariffs pegged at 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes struck down by the supreme court in February.The states are asking the US Court of International Trade to halt the tariffs, declare them unlawful an

general  Aug 3, 2026

The Guardian

Rapists, child abusers and groomers will not leave prison early, says PM

Andy Burnham will also delay release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales a month, until OctoberRapists, child sexual abusers and groomers will be excluded from early release plans to ease critical prison overcrowding in a major intervention by Andy Burnham.The prime minister said on Tuesday that he will delay the planned early release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales by a month until October. Continue reading...

general  Aug 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Trump’s Unpredictability Has Costs, Too

He gains flexibility at the price of public persuasion and strategic coherence.

general  Aug 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Trump’s Unpredictability Has Costs, Too

He gains flexibility at the price of public persuasion and strategic coherence.

general  Aug 3, 2026

BBC World

Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

general  Aug 3, 2026