The Guardian

Starwatch: Venus and Jupiter to shine side-by-side at dusk

Solar system’s two brightest planets appear close together low above the western horizon after sunset this weekThe two brightest planets meet this week in the western twilight sky. The chart shows the view looking west-northwest at 21:45 BST. No stars will yet be visible, but Venus and Jupiter will be brilliant against the darkening sky.The planets will be separated by about 1.5 degrees – about the width of three full moons. They will be low to the horizon, so you will need a clear sightline in

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

UK companies opting to hire temporary workers over permanent staff, recruitment firms say

Report blames Middle East conflict and rising business costs for fragile jobs market and steep fall in recruitmentUK companies are increasingly hiring temporary workers instead of permanent staff because of low confidence in the economy and higher cost pressures, according to a report.Recruiters reported a strong increase in offers of temporary roles in May, according to new research from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Continue reading...

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Aviva detects record £230m in bogus insurance claims as use of AI rises

Insurer found 18,400 suspect claims last year with some scammers using AI to fake accident scenes and documentsBogus insurance claims worth more than £230m were detected by the insurance firm Aviva last year as scammers tried new tricks including using artificial intelligence to fake car accident scenes, documents and to exaggerate damage.The insurer identified more than 18,400 suspect claims across its brands in 2025, with a combined value of £233m. The fraud claims level was a record for the i

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate

Latest exchange of attacks threatens to drag Middle East into regional war and comes after US president said ‘I call all the shots’, not Israel’s PMMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael launched airstrikes on central and western Iran on Monday in apparent defiance of Donald Trump after he urged restraint over a reprisal attack by Tehran in an escalation that threatens to drag the Middle East back into a regional war.It was the first exchange of direct strikes between the two enemies since a ce

general  Jun 8, 2026

NY Times World

Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees

Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.

general  Jun 8, 2026

NY Times World

A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea

He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.

general  Jun 8, 2026

NY Times World

One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.

Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who meet on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, however, may be different.

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Silicon Valley including Meta has embraced Maga politics, says Nick Clegg

Meta’s former head of global affairs says executives pivoted right in some cases for ‘rather more self-interested’ reasonsSilicon Valley companies including Meta have decided to embrace Maga politics, some for “rather more self-interested” reasons, the former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has said.Clegg, who spent nearly seven years at Meta as the head of global affairs, told The Rest is Money podcast that it felt like “a very good time for me to move on” when he left the company in March

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Tony awards 2026: Death of a Salesman triumphs, as Lesley Manville and John Lithgow also win

Joe Mantello’s stark revival of Arthur Miller’s classic drama takes home six awards, while Ragtime and Schmigadoon! pick up musical winsTony awards 2026: red carpet looks and the best of the show – in picturesTony awards 2026: full list of winnersA stripped-back take on Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman dominated this year’s Tonys, winning six awards, while Lesley Manville and John Lithgow took home lead acting trophies.Death of a Salesman was named best revival of a play, with the award-winni

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

‘Disgusted’: Gillard and Albanese condemn ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan

Trucks with billboards showing the phrase and Allan wearing a black pointed hat have been seen around Melbourne for about six weeksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJulia Gillard and Anthony Albanese have joined a chorus of politicians criticising a truck-mounted billboard featuring Victorian premier Jacinta Allan alongside the phrase “ditch the witch”.The billboards, which have been seen travelling through Melbourne

general  Jun 8, 2026

NY Times World

Strong Earthquake in Philippines Topples Buildings and Prompts Tsunami Warnings

The quake struck off the island of Mindanao, raising fears of possible tsunamis in the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia.

general  Jun 8, 2026

WSJ World News

Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines

The 7.8 magnitude quake struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao, prompting tsunami warnings.

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

The jailing of Germany’s most wanted woman – podcast

Dancer, dog owner, bank robber. Germany’s most wanted woman, Daniela Klette, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after decades on the run. Deborah Cole and Jason Burke reportTo her friends and neighbours, there was nothing extraordinary about Claudia Ivone.As our Berlin correspondent, Deborah Cole, explains, the silver-haired 67-year-old had spent years living in the same apartment in a bohemian neighbourhood of West Berlin. She led an ordinary life: she owned a dog, went shopping and pursu

general  Jun 8, 2026

WSJ World News

This Oil Giant Has Capped Prices at the Pump—but Just for the French

The move by TotalEnergies has so far helped avert mass protests, as surging profits make it a target for a windfall tax.

general  Jun 8, 2026

NY Times World

Peru’s Presidential Runoff is Dead Heat

The runoff pit a leftist seeking to win over undecided centrists against a right-winger with a tough-on-crime sales pitch.

general  Jun 8, 2026

BBC World

Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Strong earthquake strikes southern Philippines with tsunami warnings issued

People told to prepare for waves of up to three metres in parts of the Philippines, with smaller waves possible in Indonesia and MalaysiaA magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, sparking tsunami warnings on some regional coasts, collapsing some houses and killing at least one person.“Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” Master Sergeant Robert Dagon of the General Santos City police told

general  Jun 8, 2026

WSJ World News

The World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story Is…North Korea

Arms sales to Russia and goods from China provide a boost, despite sanctions. “The regime is wealthier than ever.”

general  Jun 8, 2026

BBC World

Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire

Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

Missing Melbourne teacher allegedly drugged and murdered by brother in India

Sunil Sharma disappeared in Punjab province on 22 May, with police arresting four people, including his brotherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian teacher who went missing in India for two weeks was allegedly murdered by his brother over a property dispute, police say.Melbourne maths teacher Sunil Sharma disappeared on 22 May after he travelled to Amritsar, in India’s northwestern Punjab province. Continue

general  Jun 8, 2026