The Guardian

Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’

Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interactionLily Allen has defended the live tour of her latest album West End Girl, after fans complained about feeling short-changed by the 55-minute shows that have no crowd interaction.Allen is currently on the UK leg of the world tour for the album that was inspired by her divorce from the actor David Harbour. The show sees her perform the 45-minute album in

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

China Manufacturing Gauge Shows Slower Growth in Activity

A private gauge showed China’s manufacturing activity grew at a slower pace in June due to tapered factory production, diverging from a pickup shown in a competing index.

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

Where Is Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s Tainted Pro-Democracy Icon?

The 81-year-old’s family and supporters are increasingly worried, while the military junta’s focus is on getting international recognition of its rule.

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

Putin Faces a Political Crisis as Fuel Shortages Ripple Through Russia

Moscow might have to import gasoline and ban diesel exports as long lines form at gas stations.

general  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

Driver Is Reported Dead Days After Plowing Into World Cup Fans in Mexico

The episode appears to the most significant violence after wins by the Mexico national team, which has drawn huge crowds onto streets across the country.

general  Jul 1, 2026

BBC World

Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

Europe Is Hot as Hell. Why Doesn’t It Want Air Conditioning?

Heat waves are challenging the continent’s longstanding resistance to cooling technology, spawning new political battles

general  Jul 1, 2026

BBC World

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

It compares with more than $600m in total income that Trump reported in his last financial disclosure.

general  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Trump raked in more than $1bn from crypto businesses in 2025, filing shows

President’s crypto ventures have eclipsed in revenue much of his property portfolio that took decades to accumulateDonald Trump raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows, giving a substantial boost to his annual income.In his second term, the president and his family have heavily invested in digital money and various crypto businesses with Trump announcing at the start of 2025 that he wanted the US to be the “crypto capital of the world”

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

U.N. Staves Off Financial Collapse With Rule Change Around U.S. Nonpayment

The organization said it will save hundreds of millions of dollars by not refunding unspent dollars to countries that don’t pay.

general  Jul 1, 2026

WSJ World News

A Dispute Over Opening Hormuz Drives a Wedge Into U.S.-Saudi Relations

President Trump threatened the kingdom’s supply of drone and missile interceptors when it refused access to bases and airspace for Project Freedom.

general  Jul 1, 2026

BBC World

Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.

general  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian

‘Historic Event’: Trump announces Republican midterm convention

President unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election yearsDonald Trump has announced that Republicans will stage their first ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, a move aimed at energizing voters as the party fights to hold its narrow congressional majorities in November.The two-day gathering will take place in Dallas on 9 and 10 September, marking a break from the longstanding tradition of holding national convention

general  Jun 30, 2026

WSJ World News

Trump Briefed on All-Out War Options in Iran but Opts to Stick With Talks

The president has told aides that he is fine if negotiations with Tehran blow past an Aug. 18 deadline for a nuclear deal, officials said.

general  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian

Pakistan roof collapse kills 14 children at tutoring centre

Local officials said preliminary reports showed the centre was unregistered and operating inside a privately owned residential building Fourteen children died after ⁠the roof of a tutoring centre collapsed in Pakistan’s eastern city of ⁠Lahore on Tuesday, ⁠rescue ​officials have said, as authorities opened the way for a possible negligence ⁠investigation.Punjab’s emergency service said rescuers found children and a 30-year-old female teacher ⁠under the rubble of the private after-school facility

general  Jun 30, 2026

BBC World

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

general  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian

‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English

Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in commonWhat does it mean to be English? Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Ian McKellen and the award-winning playwright James Graham have released a short film that attempts to answer that deceptively simple question.The film, Love Letter to England, explores and celebrates what people across the country have in common. It draws on early contributions to th

general  Jun 30, 2026

BBC World

US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.

general  Jun 30, 2026

The Guardian

Jamaican delegation to travel to UK to lodge formal slavery reparations petition with King Charles

Visit to monarch planned for 6 September and will take Jamaica’s mission for reparatory justice to the ‘next level’Jamaican officials will travel to the UK in September to formally lodge an unprecedented petition with King Charles to seek legal guidance on their slavery reparations claim from Britain, the country’s government announced on Tuesday.Speaking in the parliament of the Caribbean nation, Olivia Grange, the culture minister, confirmed that the trip was planned for 6 September, and was i

general  Jun 30, 2026

NY Times World

Beaver Statue Honoring the United States Is Smashed in Toronto

One of dozens of statues of Canada’s national animal, part of a public art installation for the World Cup, was destroyed. It was the one wearing stars and stripes.

general  Jun 30, 2026