The Guardian

Pizza Express ‘held inquiry into former prince Andrew’s visit to Woking branch’

Firm reportedly felt it was in public interest to test alibi offered by former prince after Virginia Giuffre accusationPizza Express held an internal inquiry to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s visit to its Woking branch, as he has claimed he did on the day he is alleged to have had sex with a teenage victim of Jeffrey Epstein 20 miles away in central London, it has been reported.According to sources who spoke to the BBC, senior management at the restaurant chain held the investigation b

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return

Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western PacificEurope live – latest updatesAnother surge of heat spread across western Europe at the weekend, with Spain, Portugal and France already sweltering and southern parts of the UK joining them on Monday.Temperatures are once again forecast to climb to 10-15C above average, with highs approaching 40C (104F) in the hottest parts of France and Spain, while the UK is expected to r

general  Jul 6, 2026

Washington Post World

Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting

The overnight attacks on Kyiv killed at least 11 people as Russia stepped up a new offensive. Ukraine's president said NATO must do more to help his country intercept incoming missiles.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

The European Union Is Splintering—and Some Say That’s the Only Way to Revive It

The unity that defined the bloc became an impediment to growth.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.

As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.

As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting

As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

From Haiti to Venezuela, Earthquakes Reveal Shift in U.S. Relief Efforts

Haiti exemplified how disaster aid can go awry. Still, the crisis in Venezuela shows the U.S. isn’t abandoning foreign aid, just adapting it to new priorities.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says

In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs

Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging unitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s rollout of electric vehicle chargers has slowed amid challenging cost pressures and uncertainty over government sales targets.Charger companies installed 5,100 public charge points in the first half of 2026, pushing the total to 121,171, according to Zapmap, a data company. That was a 10% increase on the same point a year before – well below growth rates above 40% in 2024.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Ocado founder to step down as chief executive in 2028

Online grocer says Tim Steiner will remain as CEO until December 2027 before taking on ‘founder role’ for a further yearBusiness live – latest updatesOcado’s founder and chief executive, Tim Steiner, will stand down in 2028 after weeks of speculation over the online grocer’s leadership.Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000 with two other former Goldman Sachs bankers, will continue to serve as chief executive until the start of the 2028 financial year, which begins in December 2027, by which poin

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Farage warned his attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could land him with harsher punishment – UK politics live

Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Good morning. Two weeks today (unless there is some news development in the totally unexpected category) Keir Starmer will formally resign as PM, and the king will appoint Andy Burnham to replace him. Starmer has been forced out in part because of the rise of Nigel Farage; Labour MPs might have forgiven bad local election results, but not when they implied a new insurgency party wa

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy

The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier

Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real timeIsrael identified about 1,000 potential targets a day during the first two years of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon with its command and control system, according to a presentation by the country’s largest arms supplier, Elbit Systems.A total of 850,000 targets were detected in real time by the Israeli Tzayad digital army programme across all the military’s theatres of war between 7 October an

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran

Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in FebruaryGood morning, and welcome to the Middle East live blog.Today marks the start of a mass funeral procession for Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit after Russia kills 11 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live

Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara after over 68 missiles and 350 drones hit capital cityUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Nato to make “strong decisions” at this week’s Nato summit in Ankara after 11 people were killed in another overnight Russian strike on Kyiv.Around 60 more people were injured after 68 missiles and over 350 drones hit the Ukrainian capital. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Iran Live Updates: Crowds Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah’s Funeral Procession

Tens of thousands of Iranians have viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was exalted by some and despised by others. He was killed four months ago at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget

The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in celebration instead of protest.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'

BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.

general  Jul 6, 2026