The Guardian

Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference

The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conferenceThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, admits the Labor party needs to “climb Everest” to stay in power amid rising threats posed by One Nation.But Minns, who received a standing ovation as he circled Sydney’s town hall before addressing the NSW Labor conference on Saturday, did not avoid the protests over conflict in Gaza which have marked party conferences in previous years. Continue reading...

general  Jul 4, 2026

NY Times World

Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.

Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”

general  Jul 4, 2026

NY Times World

Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq

After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

Brutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia

More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

general  Jul 4, 2026

WSJ World News

China Is Devastating the Last Stronghold of German Industry

Midsize companies that employ millions of workers are now shedding jobs and relocating overseas to cut costs.

general  Jul 4, 2026

WSJ World News

What World Cup? Italians Are Having the Worst Summer Ever.

While the rest of the world revels in the tournament, Italians are purposefully ignoring it.

general  Jul 4, 2026

The Guardian

Third teenager charged after 15-year-old Melbourne boy allegedly left to die from stab wounds

Darweish Mohamed was found critically wounded outside Craigieburn Community Hospital on Wednesday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third teenager has been charged over the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy found outside a Melbourne hospital.A 14-year-old from Victoria’s Hume area was arrested on Friday evening and was charged with murder, police said. Continue reading...

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come. 

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu

West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

general  Jul 4, 2026

BBC World

'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation

Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.

general  Jul 4, 2026

NY Times World

Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine

The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”

general  Jul 4, 2026

WSJ World News

How a Mayor Pulled Off a Bloodless Coup to Become the U.K.’s Leader in Waiting

Andy Burnham happened to offer the right political brand at a time when voters dislike most lawmakers.

general  Jul 4, 2026

The Guardian

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at New York City’s Madison Square Garden

The couple had an array of celebrity guests, including Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, and Adam Sandler officiated their nuptialsTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially wed. The couple hosted their wedding celebration on Friday in New York City, nearly three years after first meeting.The wedding was held at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan, where screens outside the venue displayed a celebratory message around 7.20pm local time: “JUST&T MARRIED.” Continue reading...

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Starmer warns Burnham he cannot spend less time on diplomacy

Prime minister also speaks of his ‘intensely personal decision’ to step down in first interview since resigningKeir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham that it will not be possible to spend less time focusing on international affairs.Speaking during a BBC interview, he also spoke of his “intensely personal” decision to announce his resignation last month after two years as prime minister. Continue reading...

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

Two people dead and a third injured in shooting at Michigan shopping mall

A fight between two groups of young people who knew each other escalated into gunfire, police saidA shooting altercation between two groups of young people at a shopping mall in Dearborn, Michigan, left two people dead and a third injured over what is typically the most violent weekend of the year in the US, police said.The shooting occurred as the US began celebrating the Fourth of July, historically a holiday weekend that sees higher rates of gun violence across the country. In 2024, the Gun V

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | 250 Years of American Enterprise

A nation with a government, not the other way around.

general  Jul 3, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Russia Could Use Some American Ideals

Defeat in Ukraine could be a fresh start—a chance to embrace the principles of the Declaration of Independence.

general  Jul 3, 2026

The Guardian

CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states

Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery diarrhea, with more than 400 cases of the sickness reported across 18 states.The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms incl

general  Jul 3, 2026