The Guardian

US and UK central banks expected to keep interest rates on hold amid Iran peace deal

Federal Reserve to make first decision under Kevin Warsh as Middle East hopes ease inflation pressuresBusiness live – latest updatesCentral banks in the US and UK are expected to leave interest rates on hold this week as the peace deal in the Middle East is expected to ease inflationary pressures.The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Thursday, in what will be the first policy decision under new Fed chair – and Donald Trump’s pick –

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets

Charging industry and electric vehicle manufacturers say measure could cost jobs and harm UK automotive sectorThe UK government’s plans to further weaken electric car targets have provoked a furious backlash from the charging industry and the electric car brand Polestar, which would lose out from the changes.The Labour government is expected to dilute rules known as the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Government sources have said it will reduce a target for pure electric cars from 80% of al

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

UK’s oldest Indian restaurant takes crown estate to court over theatened eviction

Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure as King Charles’s property developer refuses to renew its leaseThe UK’s oldest Indian restaurant will be taking the crown estate to court this month as it faces eviction.Veeraswamy has been serving up curries on Regent Street in London for a century, but now faces closure as the property portfolio owned by King Charles has refused to renew its lease. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

Washington Post World

In Mideast and worldwide, cautious relief over deal to end damaging war

Some world leaders hailed the deal, but many in the Middle East were cautious, saying important details remain to be settled and warning the accord could easily fall apart.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Woman’s hypothermia death after her release by ICE is ruled a homicide

Daphy Michel, a vulnerable asylum seeker from Haiti, died at Pittsburgh bus shelter days after leaving federal custodyA medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker in Pennsylvania after being released from federal custody a homicide.Meanwhile, an attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death, though a spokesperson maintained in an email that the agency had “NOTHING to do with this woman’s

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing

Trump says strait of Hormuz to reopen as part of imminent agreement. Plus, best pictures from historic NBA night for New YorkGood morning.The US and Iran have announced a framework peace deal, expected to be signed later this week, that would bring their 15-week conflict to a tentative end, offering hope of relief for the Middle East and the world economy.What do we know about the deal? Leaked drafts suggest an immediate 60-day period of intensive technical talks, during which the most contentio

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

BBC News braces for major round of job cuts in broadcaster’s £500m cost-saving drive

All departments will be affected but biggest cuts are in news, with job losses expected to run into the hundredsBBC News is braced for a major round of job cuts to be revealed within days, in an announcement that will kick off a brutal cost-saving drive designed to save £500m across the corporation.The cuts could come as soon as Wednesday, with staff already told to expect a high number of redundancies. Job losses could run into the hundreds. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Two men found guilty over arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc convicted at Old Bailey over attacks on property and car connected to PMTwo men have been found guilty of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on property and a car connected to Keir Starmer.Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Romanian Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were found guilty at the Old Bailey. Another Ukrainian man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was cleared of the same charge. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

State bans on Pfas reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds

About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limitsState laws banning Pfas in clothing and textiles have significantly reduced the amount of toxic “forever chemicals” used in the products, which public health advocates say marks a major public health win and underscores the value in protective policy.However, some companies appear to have ignored the laws as their products still contain high levels of Pfas. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Spain’s prime minister faces difficult week as his wife and ex-PM go on trial

Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, and his socialist predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are charged with offences including influence peddlingEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing one of the longest and most difficult weeks of his premiership as both his wife and his fellow socialist predecessor prepare to appear before judges investigating them for alleged influence peddling and other offences.Sánchez, who came to power in 2018 by promising to end t

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest Group Is Lawful, Court of Appeal Rules

The decision overturned a lower-court ruling that found that banning Palestine Action as a terrorist group had breached free speech rights.

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

On the Nuclear Issue, Each Side Finds a Way to Claim Victory

President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long.

general  Jun 15, 2026

Washington Post World

Britain announces sweeping ban on most social media for children under 16

The U.K. prohibition is set to go further than those of other governments that are lining up against platforms engineered to maximize the time children spend on them

general  Jun 15, 2026

Washington Post World

Russian attack kills at least five and damages historic monastery in Kyiv

UNESCO, the U.N.’s world heritage agency, condemned the attack, which damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. Russia said it bombed military targets.

general  Jun 15, 2026

WSJ World News

Russian Airstrikes Spark Blaze at Kyiv Cathedral

Mass Russian attacks killed at least 11 people and damaged one of the holiest sites in Eastern Orthodoxy, on a night of devastating damage to Ukrainian culture.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump

The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of “shut the fuck up!” in response to assorted remarks and policies of the current president.“I’m pretty close to being a free speech absolutist,” said De Niro, “even speech I don’t

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard Play to step into Lily Savage’s heels in Jonathan Harvey’s playFew showbusiness careers begin in a towering blond beehive in the gay pubs of Vauxhall and end with MPs pausing prime minister’s questions to pay tribute.But a new play inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady will chart the beginning of that unlikely journey from care worker to Lily Savage, with her dextrous use of expletives, to national treasure presenting heartwarming teatime TV shows about rescu

general  Jun 15, 2026

WSJ World News

What This Iran Deal Might Mean for American Consumers

Plus, Kevin Warsh wants the Fed to say less, and AI deepfakes muddle the midterms.

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

The U.S.-Iran Deal: What to Know

The full text of the deal that could pave the way to ending the war has not been published. Initial details suggest that it defers the most contentious issues.

general  Jun 15, 2026