The Guardian

New Caledonia polls open in first local vote in the French territory since 2019

Election will determine balance of power in New Caledonia before fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s statusPolls opened in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia on Sunday for the archipelago’s first provincial elections since 2019, after the vote was delayed as talks stalled over its political future.The election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory’s status, with independ

general  Jun 28, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. Officials Said to Be Frustrated With Machado’s Call or Help

María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, hopes to go home. U.S. officials say her wishes to do so come at an inopportune time.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain.

general  Jun 28, 2026

The Guardian

NSW beaches to get dawn-to-dusk drone patrols in $34m anti-shark program

Premier Chris Minns says he wants to restore confidence to beachgoers after series of shark sightings and attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShark-spotting drones will fly from dawn to dusk throughout the year at 70 beaches in New South Wales under an expanded monitoring program, the state government says.The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said the $34m initiative would restore confidence to beachgoers after a series

general  Jun 28, 2026

WSJ World News

China Has Matched Anthropic in Cybersecurity, Resetting AI Race

A clampdown on top U.S. AI is fueling concern that the U.S. is handing Beijing a cyberwarfare advantage.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

These women said no to having kids - here's why

From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them

Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it

Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds

Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.

general  Jun 28, 2026

WSJ World News

European Soccer Fans Marvel at the Splendor of America’s Suburbs

Dutch fans in Missouri see a nation that is risky and expensive, but vast and bountiful.

general  Jun 28, 2026

BBC World

What news reports from 1600s tell us about life in Mughal India

Thousands of forgotten news reports are reshaping our understanding of Aurangzeb and the Mughal world.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. officials frustrated with exiled Venezuelan leader’s call for help.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

A Rush of Volunteers in Venezuela Has Slowed Rescue Efforts

The outpouring of volunteer aid after Venezuela’s earthquakes clogged the only road into the disaster zone, delaying rescue crews.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Four people have died from flash floods in Kentucky, governor says

Floods caused by thunderstorms that have dumped inches of rain on Kentucky and Indiana, with more possibleAndy Beshear, the Kentucky governor, says four people have died as a result of flash floods from thunderstorms that have brought as much as 7in (18cm) of rain to the state.Beshear confirmed the four deaths in a social media post, noting three people were from Madison county and one was from Jackson county. “Please join Britainy and me as we pray for their families during this difficult time,

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes

Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Fatboy Slim says he felt paralysed at prospect of DJing sober after rehab

Speaking on Desert Island Discs, the Grammy-nominated musician referred to his alcoholism as a parasiteFatboy Slim has said he felt paralysed and “rigid with fear” at the prospect of DJing sober after spending time in rehab to deal with his alcohol addiction.The artist, whose real name is Norman Cook, referred to his alcoholism as a parasite and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done” during an appearance on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs with Lauren Laverne. Continue r

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Australia news live: shark-spotting drones to patrol NSW beaches year-round

Premier Chris Minns says technology will be largest expansion of aerial shark surveillance in the world. Follow the day’s updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShark-spotting drone technology will be deployed in New South Wales year-round under a state government investment that it says will be the largest expansion of aerial shark surveillance in the world.On Sunday, the state government announced an additional $34m in drones, including using artificial intellig

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

general  Jun 27, 2026