The Guardian

Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’

Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager accused of plotting nailbomb attacks against the then opposition leader Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march has been found not guilty of preparing a terrorist act.The jury returned its verdict on Thursday after two days of deliberation. Contin

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Trump kicks off America’s 250th celebration with campaign-style rally

President on National Mall rattles off list of apparent victories and says ‘I am thrilled to declare America is back’ Donald Trump kicked off what was intended to be a “spectacular birthday party” for American’s 250th year of independence with a political rally touting his presidency.“I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said at the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair in Washington DC, held on the National Mall. “As you know very well, a short time ago we were a d

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault

Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal actionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA female Victorian Liberal MP has accused a member of her party room of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.Sources close to the accused MP said he vehemently denies th

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

Earthquakes Clobber Venezuelan Capital

The quakes came as Venezuela’s government works with the U.S. to stabilize an economy hard hit by years of mismanagement.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban

World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dreamTwo-year-old must watch Czechia game from distanceMerlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday.Merlín has become a folk hero in Mexico after becoming a symbol of El Tri’s World Cup campaign on home soil. His fans had launched a campaign for Merlín to attend Wednesday’s match alongside his human family. But his journey was cut short by Fifa regulations. Conti

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs

But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsedVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital CaracasMany Venezuelans ‌were at home when the quakes struck as Wednesday was a public holiday. Some have spoken about what happened when the earthquakes hit.“As soon as ‌it started, we began hearing people screaming,” said Astrid Ramirez, a 41-year-old from Caracas. “Everyone was runni

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Photos: Earthquakes Strike Venezuela

After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

How to cope in a heatwave - according to you

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring ColombiaA strong earthquake shook north-central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon, west ⁠of Caracas, with residents in neighbouring Colombia also reporting feeling tremors.The earthquake registered at ⁠a magnitude 7.1 ⁠in ​Venezuela, about an hour west of the city Valencia at a depth of 13km (8 miles), according to the ⁠US Geological Survey. Continue reading...

general  Jun 24, 2026

BBC World

Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

Residents in Caracas, the capital, said the quake shook buildings and knocked out electricity. Images showed damaged buildings and people congregating in the streets.

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Met gets extension to AI project with spy tech firm Palantir after mayor blocked deal

Sadiq Khan said procurement rules had been broken but allows police another 12 months to operate pilot in LondonThe Metropolitan police has been granted a 12-month extension to a pilot project with the spy tech firm Palantir while the force carries out a procurement process.The development comes weeks after the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, blocked a £50m deal between the Met and the US company to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations. Continue reading...

general  Jun 24, 2026

BBC World

The woman who fought for Pakistan's disappeared men now faces life in jail

The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.

general  Jun 24, 2026

BBC World

Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter

The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Last IS-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban

Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been given authorisation to return to Australia, after the government was advised it could no longer enforce a criminal exclusion order.The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said the woman would face an unprecedented level of security monitoring once she arrives in the country, including constant monitoring and requirements

general  Jun 24, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Don’t Help Iran Prop Up Hezbollah

The regime is using its agreement with Washington to protect its most powerful terror proxy.

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows

Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows.Australia is the first country to ban social media for children. Since December 2025, under-16s have been prohibited from having accounts with many social media platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouT

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs

Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offenderMicrosoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had sought to “blackmail” him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the testimony.The tech pioneer testified behind closed doors before the House oversight committee on 10 June regarding his friendship with Epstein, who died in prison in 2019 as he awaited trial fo

general  Jun 24, 2026