The Guardian

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected

Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’Business live – latest updatesThe US investment firm trying to buy easyJet has gone public with its latest £4.7bn takeover proposal for the budget airline, its third and latest offer to be rejected.Castlelake said on Monday that an all-cash offer of 625p a share, valuing easyJet at just over £4.7bn, had been rejected by the airline’s board on Sunday, after previous offers at 560p and

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on

From north-east Scotland to Romford, London, what do those who spoke to the Guardian during the referendum campaign make of how it all panned out?The Guardian has revisited five bellwether constituencies we reported on during the 2016 EU referendum campaign, and asked those we spoke to at the time how they now feel about Brexit a decade on from the vote. Continue reading...

general  Jun 22, 2026

WSJ World News

In Washington and Around the World, Alliances Are Rapidly Fraying

Plus, more pool problems for Trump, and Jay Clayton remains in limbo over the post of director of national intelligence.

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

I tried the new soft drinks from Trump’s son and granddaughter. Bad!

Barron Trump has a new yerba mate and Kai Trump a ‘bold’ energy drink – would their offerings pass the taste test?Do you like sugary soft drinks? Do you like Donald Trump and his family? Do you want to support nepotism?If the answer is yes to all these questions, then have I got the products for you: a pineapple yerba mate co-founded by Trump’s son, and a syrupy, energy-drink-thing developed by his granddaughter. Continue reading...

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

Marius Borg Høiby rape conviction renews focus in Norway on consent in digital age

Norway is supposedly one of world’s most gender-equal countries, yet sexual violence remains prevalent across societyIn many ways, the case of Marius Borg Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison last week after being found guilty of offences including domestic violence and two counts of rape, was exceptional.The king’s 29-year-old step-grandson grew up in the public eye alongside the royal family, mixing in Oslo’s wealthiest circles, partying at exclusive nightclubs and having afterpart

general  Jun 22, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. Live Updates: Starmer Announces Resignation; Burnham Wins Key Endorsement

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job and secured the support of a potential rival.

general  Jun 22, 2026

BBC World

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

general  Jun 22, 2026

BBC World

Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash

The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.

general  Jun 22, 2026

NY Times World

Mideast Live Updates: Mediators Point to Progress After First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks

Qatar and Pakistan said that high-level talks in Switzerland ended early Monday, with technical discussions to follow. Tensions over fighting in Lebanon and other issues have complicated efforts to reach a lasting peace.

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

Weather tracker: Extreme heat in Europe as typhoon strengthens off Philippines

Eastern Europe to see temperatures above early July average into next weekThe extreme heat experienced across central and western Europe, including the UK, will continue to shift eastwards. As slightly cooler weather infiltrates into western Europe, with risks of downpours and thunderstorms, eastern Europe is likely to see temperatures several degrees above the early July average into next week. Peak highs of between 35C and 40C are expected across southern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and into the

general  Jun 22, 2026

NY Times World

First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Ends With High Hopes and Big Challenges

Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C

Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heatWestern Europe is enduring a ferocious heatwave forecast to break temperature records, with half of France on red alert, rail services in Belgium disrupted and sports events in Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed.French authorities on Monday placed 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments on a level 1 danger-to-life warning, urging 35 million people to exercise “absolu

general  Jun 22, 2026

BBC World

'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on

One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.

general  Jun 22, 2026

BBC World

'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on

One BBC journalist's first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.

general  Jun 22, 2026

Washington Post World

Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech

Here is the text of the British prime minister's resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday. It set the stage for a new Labour Party leader to become government leader by September.

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

Andy Burnham to stand to become Labour leader and UK prime minister

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite in ensuing contest to succeed Keir StarmerAndy Burnham is to stand to become the Labour leader and therefore prime minister, the former Greater Manchester mayor who returned to parliament last week has announced.Such a move was inevitable after Burnham overwhelmingly won a byelection in Makerfield, having stood on a platform of wanting to become an MP again so as to replace Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

The US re-legalized the death penalty 50 years ago. Is it working as intended?

The Marshall Project analyzed over 9,000 death sentences handed down since states brought the punishment backFifty years ago, Americans set out on a polarizing mission: to find a just and fair way to punish the worst-of-the-worst crimes by execution.In some ways, this was a surprising choice. In 1972, a narrow majority of the US supreme court had scrapped the country’s entire death penalty system, calling it “morally unacceptable”, “racially discriminatory” and “arbitrary”. It seemed possible th

general  Jun 22, 2026

The Guardian

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election.But after two years which have seen unforced errors, economic headwinds, scandals and, most recently, a disastrous set of devolved, mayoral and local election results the UK is set to have its sixth prime minister in seven years.

general  Jun 22, 2026

WSJ World News

SK Hynix Tops Samsung to Become South Korea’s Most Valuable Company

Memory-chip maker SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable company amid the AI-driven chip boom.

general  Jun 22, 2026