The Guardian

City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case

French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas productsA Paris court has ​ruled that French oil major TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products, and set out plans to ⁠address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to climate

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwean senate approves extending presidential term

Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on powerZimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change the government said will bring stability – but which opponents have labelled a “constitutional coup”.The upper house of Zimbabwe’s parliament voted on Wednesday 75-4 in favour of the constitutional amendments, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Unions urge teachers to strike as French school exams go ahead in up to 40C heat

Claims health of staff and children at risk as France struggles to adapt heat-trap school buildingsEurope live – latest updatesTeachers in France are risking their own and students’ health in overheated schools as a severe heatwave sets new record temperatures, education unions said, urging staff to strike over “unacceptable working conditions”.Several teaching unions on Thursday issued a joint statement denouncing a “blatant lack of preparation” by the government, after teachers have had to wor

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Unison endorses Ed Milband for chancellor under a Burnham government

Exclusive: Trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposedUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s biggest trade union has endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor, as the race to take over the Treasury under a potential Andy Burnham government intensifies.Unison has become the most high-profile organisation to back the current energy secretary, who is one of two frontrunners to replace Rachel Reeves in No 11, but who is being opposed by two other m

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

New evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate

Kennedy repeatedly said 2019 Samoa trip had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’. An email from his then colleague says they were on a vaccine-related ‘mission’New evidence has emerged that Robert F Kennedy Jr was on a vaccine-related “mission” when he visited Samoa ahead of a deadly measles outbreak in 2019, raising further questions about whether the US health secretary lied to the US Senate when he said the trip had “nothing to do with vaccines”.Records obtained by the Guardian show Kennedy’s collea

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next

Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

US, Cuba and Iran join global rescue effort after Venezuela earthquakes

Latin American and European counties also among those offering solidarity and help for country already facing a humanitarian crisisVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesCountries around the world, including Iran, the US and Cuba, have committed to help with rescue efforts in Venezuela after deadly twin earthquakes hit the country.On the evening of 24 June, Venezuela was rocked by two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale that killed at least 164 people, injured close

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coastHundreds of people are feared to have died and thousands have been injured in Venezuela’s largest earthquake in more than a century.Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit 39 seconds apart near the town of Morón. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

US judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to restrict mail-in voting

Ruling comes amid drive by Republican administration to reshape rules around voting ahead of midtermsThe Trump administration’s plan to deny mail-in ballots to states that would not give their voter rolls to federal officials was blocked Thursday morning by a federal judge in Boston.US district judge Indira ⁠Talwani ruled that the provisions of an executive order issued by Donald Trump on 31 March requiring the postal service to require the use of a barcode tracking system for ballot envelopes t

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Who is Tommy Robinson? The Karl Stefanovic guest who may have cost Australia’s famed TV host his job

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is an anti-Islamic, far-right political activist well known in the UK and EuropeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe man who calls himself Tommy Robinson has roared into prominence in Australia after the morning TV mainstay Karl Stefanovic posted an interview with Robinson for his podcast.The fallout was swift. Nine Entertainment, Australia’s largest locally owned media empire, is widely expected to sever ties with Ste

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Britain’s six prime ministers since 2016 – ranked!

From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch?The UK has had six prime ministers in the last 10 years – with a seventh likely to be in place by as early as mid-July.John Crace ranks those who have been booted out of Downing Street between 2016 and 2026. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter

A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peaceThe archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine after a pilgrimage in which she met Palestinians attacked by settlers and others detained without trial.Sarah Mullally, the head of the Church of England, and the Anglican archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, issued a joint letter on Thursday urging Anglicans around the world to press

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

The EU Is Cutting Tariffs on the U.S. Now Comes the Next Fight.

The Trump administration has signaled it will pressure Europe to change rules that officials say hurt American companies.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

US supreme court allows Trump administration to strip Haitians and Syrians of protected status

Decision effects hundreds of thousands of people who have permission to live and work in the US because their home countries are unsafeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US supreme court on Thursday ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s bid to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, who were legally in the US and protected from deportation.People with TPS are given the permission to live and work in the US because the De

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

Iran Plans to Make Billions in Fees From Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran thinks that charging for security, safety and environmental services in the strait would bring in $40 billion a year for states involved.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection for Haitians and Syrians

President Trump has pushed to rescind Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from countries convulsed by humanitarian crises.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84

The Canadian musician, who achieved major hits such as Spinning Wheel and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, died peacefully at a Toronto hospitalDavid Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84.According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border

Decision allows Trump administration to block migrants from entering US soil and the right to claim asylumSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe supreme court has given the Trump administration a green light to turn back asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, in a decision that fundamentally reshapes the US asylum system.The Trump administration has sought for years to block migrants from setting foot on US soil, where federal law guarantees them the right to claim asylum and prot

general  Jun 25, 2026

Washington Post World

Migrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules

The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.

general  Jun 25, 2026