The Guardian

Push for electrification finally takes centre stage in pre-Cop31 climate talks

Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goalElectrifying the world – with electric vehicles, electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry – could be the next biggest step towards phasing out fossil fuels, replacing the 80% of global energy that still comes from hydrocarbons. As using electrical energy is much more efficient than combustion, the move would save billions of dollars for consumers and businesses – global ene

general  Jun 20, 2026

The Guardian

Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for ‘regulatory work’Australia’s health watchdog has adopted a contested definition of antisemitism to guide its regulatory work.The move has been welcomed by the nation’s peak Jewish body while the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (Apan) has warned it could silence health professionals from criticising Israel’s human rights record. Continue reading...

general  Jun 20, 2026

BBC World

Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round

US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.

general  Jun 20, 2026

BBC World

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent

Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.

general  Jun 20, 2026

WSJ World News

How China’s Navy Is Tightening the Noose on Taiwan

Beijing has built a near-constant naval presence around the island since the start of the decade, as it has stepped up efforts to bring it under its control.

general  Jun 20, 2026

BBC World

African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

general  Jun 20, 2026

WSJ World News

U.K.’s ‘King of the North’ Wants to Save Britain From U.S.-Style Politics

Andy Burnham believes he has the political charisma to save the Labour Party and see off Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

general  Jun 20, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S., Qatar Work to Give Iran Access to Billions of Dollars in Frozen Cash

The plan, which isn’t yet completed, would make billions of dollars available to Iran for humanitarian spending.

general  Jun 20, 2026

BBC World

James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85

Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

general  Jun 20, 2026

The Guardian

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

The minister for agriculture, Julie Collins, confirms case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia, with another suspectedThe deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has arrived on the Australian mainland with test results confirming a bird found on the Western Australian coast was positive for the disease.The state’s agriculture minister, Julie Collins, confirmed a brown skua found unwell last Sunday at Cape Le Grand national park in southern WA died from H5N1. Continue reading...

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars

The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

Trump unveils new Air Force One, a converted Qatari 747

New craft had provoked howls of protest since $400m jet wildly exceeds limit on unsolicited giftsDonald Trump unveiled the new, temporary Air Force One at a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, a day after White House officials bid farewell to one of two Boeing 747s used to transport presidents for more than 30 years.The new jet, designated VC-25B and decked out in a punchy red, white, dark blue and gold livery, was gifted to Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar, provoking howls of

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Britain’s Great Labour Hope for Change?

Andy Burnham could become the next Prime Minister. But why?

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Trains Collide in UK, Killing at Least One and Injuring Others

At least one person was killed and a “number of people” were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said.

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Frank Stronach, Magna International Founder, Is Found Guilty in Sex-Crimes Case

The founder of the auto-parts giant powerhouse was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in Toronto, in cases dating back decades involving two women.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The agreement leaves unresolved the two issues at the heart of the conflict: Israel’s occupation and Hezbollah’s arsenal.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start

Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there.

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

What’s Next for Trump’s Iran Deal?

Trump negotiated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program. A lot can happen in the next 60 days.

general  Jun 19, 2026