The Guardian

South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91

The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessSouth African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91.His family announced his death in a statement released Monday. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

ICE agent shoots at vehicle after being struck by car, officials in New Jersey say

Agent opened fire at car, striking it, as suspect fled scene and has not been located, Stafford Township police sayAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in New Jersey was reportedly struck by a vehicle and shot at the car as it fled the scene on Monday morning, according to local authorities.The police department of Stafford Township said in a statement that it had been provided with information that ICE “was attempting to apprehend a suspect when the suspect fled from the scene in

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal

Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

‘The genie’s out the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban

Some feel this is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue ‘we’re trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s, which it says is expected to come into force next spring.Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook will all be blocked. It will also ban under-16 access for “user-to-user platforms” that enable social interaction between users and allow them to post material. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

London Man Suspected in 2017 Shoving of a Woman Into Bus Path Is Arrested

The case had remained unresolved since May 2017, when a woman was sent tumbling into a bus lane on Putney Bridge. She escaped uninjured after the bus driver swerved.

general  Jun 15, 2026

WSJ World News

Impact of Iran War to Persist Despite Deal Offering Hope for Peace, ECB’s Nagel Says

The impact of the jump in energy prices will continue to be felt in the coming months, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said Monday.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Missouri community mourns death of 11 skydivers in plane crash: ‘It shocked everybody’

Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed in Sunday crash as aircraft for Skydive Kansas City was taking off in ButlerThe Missouri skydiving community is mourning the loss of several of its members after a plane crash south of Kansas City killed 11 skydivers and a pilot.The crash occurred around noon on Sunday in Butler, Missouri, as an aircraft supporting operations for Skydive Kansas City was taking off, the company said in a statement on Monday, as reported by the local news outlet KCTV. Conti

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Will US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest

The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Wheels of justice turn (very) slowly: moped stolen in 1984 returned to owner

Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside checkA moped stolen from a northern Italian town in 1984 has been traced and returned to its rightful owner after four decades.The case of the missing moped – a dark grey Garelli that these days might be classified as vintage – was finally cracked by police in Volpiano, a suburb of Turin, after they spotted a 64-year-old man travelling without a licence plate during a roadside check. Continue re

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Arrested protesters devastated after appeal court rules ban on Palestine Action is lawful

Proscription of direct action group has led to more than 700 people being charged under Terrorism ActProtesters arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action have expressed anger at the court of appeal’s decision that the ban on the direct action group was lawful.On Monday, five judges overturned the high court’s February ruling that proscription was unlawful, meaning that more than 3,000 people who have been arrested under the Terrorism Act since proscription, more than 700 of whom have be

general  Jun 15, 2026

Washington Post World

After news of Iran peace deal, Lebanese return home to assess wreckage

Some war-weary residents displaced from the south found relative quiet, with guarded optimism that Trump will pressure Israel to adhere to a truce.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreatedThe University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.The claim, brought by a professor of astrophysics, Wyn Evans, also alleges the University of Cambridge has retaliated against whistleblowers. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The men were convicted of conspiring to set fire to properties and a car linked to the prime minister after one of them was recruited on a Russian-language Telegram account.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution

While officials welcome ceasefire, many people are uncertain it will last – and return to find homes destroyedHours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, residents of south Lebanon began to race back to their villages. One man filmed as he drove into the entrance of Harees, his arrival interrupted as the car in front of him suddenly veered off the road. An Israeli armoured vehicle was parked in the middle of the road less than 100 metres ahead; he scrambled to turn around.“It was packed wit

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup

The successes of Iran’s national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

US-Iran peace deal hinges on shipping, sanctions relief and deferred nuclear talks

Agreement contains no restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missiles, nor does it call for regime change or surrenderMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe basic structure of the US-Iran deal reached late on Sunday – a return to the prewar status quo – has been on offer from Iran for more than a month. So has the specific architecture: an immediate unwinding of the consequences of the US-Israeli war through the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and a deferral of the actual negotiations on Iran’s nuclea

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

In France, Justice System Faces Public Anger After 11-Year-Old Girl’s Killing

Protests have erupted across France after authorities revealed that a man accused of kidnapping Lyhanna Rameau Bernard, a French schoolgirl found dead this month, had previously been flagged to law enforcement.

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

Gulf Countries Confront New Questions About Relying on U.S. Protection

Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

One Nation branch official defended Hitler Youth and called Aboriginal people ‘stone age’ in racist posts

Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too radical’ – but is now a branch officialWarning: This article contains racially offensive language and outdated referencesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man who has defended the Hitler Youth organisation and used offensive and racist language about Aboriginal people and migrants is working as a policy development officer

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

UK court finds man guilty of murdering adopted baby

Schoolteacher Jamie Varley described as ‘serial manipulator and a serial liar’ in Lancashire courtA schoolteacher described as a “serial manipulator and a serial liar” has been found guilty of murdering a baby he adopted.Jamie Varley, 37, of Staining, Lancashire, had denied the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey and 25 other offences but was found guilty after an eight-week trial. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026