The Guardian

Europe faces up to prospect US may be unable to arm Nato allies

Wars in Iran and Ukraine have expended stockpiles of sought-after missiles, leaving gap in military resourcesThere are growing concerns in Europe that the US defence industrial base is no longer providing the weapons pledged to Nato allies with US stockpiles depleted owing to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, leaving allies to consider new avenues to arm and defend themselves.As Nato leaders including the US president, Donald Trump, convene in Ankara, Turkey, the US plans to address European de

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Marine Le Pen’s political future at stake with ruling on electoral ban imminent

Leader of France’s far-right National Rally and a contender for the presidency set to hear appeal decision on TuesdayMarine Le Pen, France’s far-right figurehead and a leading contender for its presidency, will learn on Tuesday whether she can run in next year’s election when a Paris appeals court rules on her attempt to overturn a ban on holding elected office.The ruling will determine whether the far-right National Rally (RN) will be led by Le Pen, 57, or her young protege, Jordan Bardella, 30

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds

Thousands of women are killed in dowry disputes each year, despite the practice being banned in 1961Dowry deaths in India no longer provoke the public anger they once did, despite thousands of women’s lives still being lost every year, according to new research.The killings – women who are murdered or driven to suicide following dowry disputes between families – have also faded from political debate, despite an increase in cases. Continue reading...

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

Red Devils beat USA to advance to World Cup last-eightTeam had been angered by suspension of red cardFor Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice off the field.The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. That meant Balogun was free to pla

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes

The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

general  Jul 7, 2026

WSJ World News

These Workers Tell Us How They Do Their Jobs in 116-Degree Heat

India regularly experiences the type of blazing weather the U.S. has faced this summer; “It feels like you are burning but you are still alive.”

general  Jul 7, 2026

WSJ World News

There’s a New Way of War, but Is It Evolution or Revolution?

Militaries worldwide are grappling with breakneck technological change and the lessons from Ukraine and the Persian Gulf.

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Tributes flow for ‘deeply loved’ Melbourne teacher who died after a head clash during Australian football game

Mernda school community in mourning after Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, dies in hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne teacher who died following a horror head clash during an Australian football game has been remembered for the profound impact he left on his school community.Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, was taken to the Royal Melbourne hospital after he fell to the ground and hit his head on a covered cricket pitc

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Details scarce as Mitch McConnell ‘continues recovery’ in hospital

Staff decline to give updates on senator’s health and whether he will be at Capitol when Senate returnsStaff for Mitch McConnell said last week that the Kentucky senator was “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about the former Republican leader’s condition during his weeks-long hospitalization or whether he will be at the Capitol when the Senate returns next week.McConnell was admitted to the hospital on 14 June, acco

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

The reservoir wall in Heng County, Nanning, broke as rivers swelled from the passage of Typhoon Maysak.

general  Jul 7, 2026

WSJ World News

IRGC Fires Missiles at Ships in Strait of Hormuz

The attacks could complicate negotiations to end the U.S. war with Iran.

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei

Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded

Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangsClashes at a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 people, including seven guards, and wounded more than 100 in the country’s deadliest prison riot in years, officials said.Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries were rushed to Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo after overnight fighting between prisoners from two drug gangs, police said on Monday. Continue reading...

general  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC

Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows

The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacific did not comply with international law and was conducted with “insufficient notice” to nearby countries, according to the US and Australia as international condemnation grows.But a Chinese government spokesperson claimed the test was “safe” and part of “routine” military training, telling critics to “not over-interpret it.” Continue readin

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.

There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Prison education cuts driving drug use, self-harm and violence, says watchdog

Report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales comes as spending on frontline education falls by up to 50%“Brutal” cuts to prison education and training by Labour ministers are leading to an increase in drug use, self-harm and violence, a watchdog’s withering final annual report has said.Charlie Taylor, who steps down as HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales in the autumn after six years, has also warned the authorities must keep a “close eye” on the impending release of thousan

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy

Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentresThe Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping moratorium on building new datacentres, putting a key plank of the UK’s AI strategy at risk.Last Sunday the Scottish National party (SNP)’s national council passed a motion to freeze all new datacentres in Scotland. That motion has been sent to the Scottish government to consider. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026