The Guardian

White House unveils new images of US ‘patriot passports’ for America’s 250th

Democrats called plans for commemorative passports and gold coin with Trump portrait ‘more befitting a monarchy’Donald Trump’s efforts to brand the US government with his name and image advanced on Friday when the White House unveiled new images of a passport watermarked with his portrait to mark America’s 250th.The White House called it simply the “patriot passport”, while on Truth Social Trump introduced it as “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, “Welcome, but be good!”. Continue reading...

general  Jun 27, 2026

WSJ World News

South Korea’s New ETFs Are So Risky Investors Have to Take a Test. Can You Pass It?

The South Korean government requires would-be investors in leveraged, single-firm ETFs, to take an eight-question exam.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attack after overnight US strikes

No immediate reports of damage after Bahrain hit by ‘number of drones’ as ship in strait of Hormuz also targetedBahrain said it was attacked by Iran with a wave of drones on Saturday, apparently in response to overnight US strikes on Iran. A ship in the strait of Hormuz was also attacked.Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a “number of drones” were launched at the country, though there were no immediate reports of damage. It condemned the attack and described it as a “flagrant threat to the security

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

California officials unearth 117 dog bodies, many with bullet fragments, at ‘no-kill’ shelter

Police say they also found more than 600 dog collars in area where they suspect animals were killedInvestigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at a northern California animal rescue sanctuary, with many of the canine remains having evidence of gunshots.Miranda’s Rescue, a sanctuary outside Fortuna, California, described itself as a “no-kill” facility. Investigators said the organization accepted hundreds of dogs each year from shelters across the San Francisco Bay Area in return for hundreds of thousa

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’

Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of HormuzJD Vance said on Friday that the US wins “either way” regarding negotiations with Iran, pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country.“If we make the final deal, then great,” the US vice-president told HBO’s Bill Maher. “If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country,

general  Jun 27, 2026

Washington Post World

These homes rose out of Venezuela’s socialist revolution. Now they’re rubble.

In the absence of government help, ordinary Venezuelans dug barehanded through the rubble of the week’s earthquakes for loved ones.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

The scale of destruction heralds a larger death toll to come, a top U.N. official says.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe

Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather systemEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany ⁠and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F).Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since me

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Lebanon-Israel deal may block war crime victims from seeking justice, experts warn

Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon – a move advocates pushed for to prosecute Israel A new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts warned.Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and He

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been charged with fraud in relation to his time as a Labour adviser, the Guardian can reveal.Matthew Torbitt, a regular guest pundit on GB News, faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his travel and expenses claims while working in parliament. Continue reading...

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats

Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?Regardless of which party wins control of Congress in November, New York City voters have all but ensured that next year a vocal bloc of new House Democrats will arrive on Capitol Hill, elected, in large part, because they believe Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza.That is an upshot of the primary elections held Tuesday in New York, where voters ousted two incumbent House Demo

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food

Cleanup under way after week-long fire at a Boyle Heights facility spoiled tens of millions of pounds of frozen foodSomething is rotten in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights.For a week, thick black smoke filled the air while a massive warehouse burned near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation orders in the immediate area as air quality worsened. Firefighters finally extinguished the flames on Wednesday, but not before half the warehouse’s 85m lbs of frozen food were

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

Passengers reported being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather caused travel disruption across EuropeEurope heatwave: latest updatesThunderstorms have caused severe delays to hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leaving passengers stuck on grounded planes for hours in the scorching heat.Overnight, downpours and thunderstorms lit up the skies of London after back-to-back days of 30C-plus weather as the UK and much of Europe experienced a record-brea

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

Deal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in Beirut

Supporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the streets, calling it a capitulation.

general  Jun 27, 2026

NY Times World

Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Work as Window Narrows to Find Quake Survivors

International teams were joining search efforts on Saturday after twin earthquakes killed more than 900 people in northern Venezuela and left many trapped.

general  Jun 27, 2026

Washington Post World

Iran says it launched further attacks as clashes test fragile ceasefire

Bahrain said it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime monitoring agency said.

general  Jun 27, 2026

The Guardian

Children embrace Cornish language as it enjoys ‘remarkable resurgence’

Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek Seven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books we read, all the words. It’s fun.” Continue reading...

general  Jun 27, 2026

BBC World

Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble

Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people.

general  Jun 27, 2026