The Guardian

Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China

British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an advertisement released in China, which it said was intended to criticise “toxic men”, was widely condemned on social media as offensive to women.The five-minute advert for a multipurpose disinfectant, released across many online platforms at the end of May, features a man comparing his girlfriend with his former partner. Learning that his

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three, injures 20

Investigators said one of the teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at a high school had regularly used the GoreBox gaming appPhilippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox days after a rare school shooting in the south-east Asian nation killed three students and injured 20 others.Investigators said that of the two teenagers accused of opening fire on students at San Jose National high school in Tacloban city, one had regularly played the game, which allo

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDeadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia.Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found in the Quindalup region in the sta

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with himDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversation with Andy Burnham.Speaking to Sky News, the chief secretary to the prime minister said he had been “reassured” about Burnham’s economic plans after their conversation on Tuesday. Continue reading...

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

One Nation angers miners after rookie MP sides with Greens on fuel rebates

Opponents seize on Farrer MP David Farley’s decision to vote alongside teals and Greens to wind back fuel tax credits for miners, farmers and othersOne Nation is under pressure to clarify its position on fuel tax credits after its rookie MP voted to wind back the rebates, a position opposed by mining and farming groups.The Farrer MP, David Farley, sided with the Greens and teal independents in a lower house vote to cap the scheme, which refunds miners, farmers and other industries that use heavy

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

China Detained 2 Japanese on Suspicion of Smuggling

The Japanese nationals were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, Japan’s government said, amid tensions between the two countries.

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s inflation challenge is far from over and more Reserve Bank rate hikes remain on the cards, economists warn, even after a plunging petrol costs drove an unexpected fall in consumer price growth in the year to May.Annual inflation dropped to 4%, from 4.2% in the year to April, a

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Former WH Smith’s small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan

If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocketSmall suppliers including the charity Help for Heroes are to lose at least half the money owed to them by the former WH Smith high street chain if a planned restructure is voted through this week.The books to paperclips retailer, which has 450 stores, was bought by the private equity firm Modella Capital last year and rebranded TG Jones. It has said it is likely that it w

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limitsOur green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today in parts of southern Wales, and central and southern England. The temperature record for June of 35.6C is almost certain to be broken; Bristol is forecast to hit an alarming 39C tomorrow.In the heat,

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears

LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating appsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInternational students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being lured into meetings via gay dating apps before being assaulted and extorted with threats of being outed, a Victorian inquiry into hate crimes has heard.Since June 2024, police identified 95

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute

Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say localsA housing development in Birmingham, touted as a model for community-owned housing in the UK, is at “serious risk of collapse” due to a dispute over construction costs.The Stirchley Cooperative Development (SCD), which was founded by local residents and businesses in Birmingham in 2016, was meant to provide 39 affordable and landlord-free homes owned and run by the people who live and work

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband

Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellorMore than 40 progressive economists have written to Sharon Graham, the leader of Unite, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes the next chancellor.With Andy Burnham almost certain to be prime minister within weeks, there is a fierce debate within Labour about who should succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner. Continue

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering

Many buildings are in use past their predicted lifespans, but even newer designs lack measures to beat heatTo see the UK’s failure to plan for the impacts of climate crisis, look no further than Beaconsfield primary school in west London – where a building more than 100 years old copes with extreme temperatures better than its neighbour, built less than 10 years ago.“I’ve got two buildings on my site – the older building is a Victorian-Edwardian-style building. It’s roughly 130 years old. That b

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities

Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the NetherlandsFrance records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across countryTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?Europe is braced for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries.Italy’s health ministry has declared a red heatwave alert in 16 cities for Wednesday, including Milan and Rome, an

general  Jun 24, 2026

BBC World

Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father

Ahmed Al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

With a Turkish ‘Abrazo,’ Istanbul Ascends as a Tango Capital

Istanbul’s many tango schools, clubs and skilled dancers have won the city recognition, even among Argentine maestros, as a global tango destination.

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse

Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse

Overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon, the fighting in Myanmar’s isolated heartland has reached new depths.

general  Jun 24, 2026

NY Times World

What to Know About Myanmar’s Chaotic War

The Southeast Asian nation recently experienced its highest monthly civilian death toll since the war began in 2021.

general  Jun 24, 2026

The Guardian

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean

Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structuresFrom “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other languages – is rich in dialects. Now researchers have found sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean show similar variations in their vocalisations.Sperm whales communicate vocally using sequences of short clicks called codas. However, the rhythmic pattern of these clicks, known as the dialect, can differ between different matriarchal groups

general  Jun 24, 2026