The Guardian

Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal

Roaming charges also scrapped and trading terms continue for medicines, cars, art, jewellery and other goodsBritish nationals can expect shorter passport queues at Swiss airports and border crossings after a £5.2bn trade deal was sealed by Keir Starmer, likely his last big international agreement as prime minister.As part of the deal they will be able to use e-gates from later this year, starting with exit checks at Zurich airport and with Basel and Geneva, a leading airport for business and win

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoir

Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoirA pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Colorado has died after the aviator’s aircraft crashed into a reservoir, local authorities said.The Gunnison county sheriff’s office said in a statement that it was notified of the deadly crash at about 5.17pm local time on Sunday. Gunnison’s regional communications center received a call reporting that the aircraft involved in the crash went down in

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Fire in Bangkok Bar Was a Death Trap With Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam

Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for soundproofing. More than two dozen people died.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

UK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group

The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. links Iran to antisemitic attacks, calls IRGC terrorist group

The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Iranian hard-liners threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran strikes continue

Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue

Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures

Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad supportBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief executive of Volkswagen has confirmed plans to cut 50,000 more jobs despite the carmaker’s supervisory board rejecting his plan to shut four factories in Germany.Oliver Blume told staff on Monday that proposals for a sprawling restructuring was “the most comprehensive realignment in the company’s history” and revolved around “12 initiatives, approxima

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Burnham expected to vote in favour of Mahmood’s asylum system changes

Home secretary also expected to outline plans to enable deportation of Shabir Ahmed, grooming gang ringleaderUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to vote for the immigration bill on Monday night in the Commons, with his team indicating that he backs Shabana Mahmood’s changes for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and on refugee settlement.The bill returns to the Commons on Monday for its second reading, where Mahmood is also expected to announce plans to make it possible to de

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into U.K. Lawmaker’s Death

The police said new information and evidence had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign

A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.

general  Jul 13, 2026

Washington Post World

U.K. to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group

U.K. authorities have linked the IRGC and its proxies to a wave of violent plots on British soil.

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S. Strikes New Targets After Iran Rejects Demand to Open Hormuz

President Trump said the U.S. would take over the waterway and demand compensation for the service.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children

European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13sThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged an EU-wide social media ban for children after an expert group called for restrictions for under-13s.“It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms,” von der Leyen told reporters after the publication of a report on child safety online. Continue reading...

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths

While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.

general  Jul 13, 2026

Washington Post World

Vatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician

President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation

The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill

Proposed legal settlement over 2022 oil spill would resolve allegations that South Bow violated clean water lawsA proposed legal settlement with the US government would require the Keystone pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9m civil penalty over a large oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40m more to prevent future accidents.The agreement would resolve allegations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas that South Bow, based in Canada, violated US and

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78

The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

general  Jul 13, 2026