The Guardian

Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims

Kristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after he repeatedly made false claims that the US 2020 presidential elections was rigged in 2020 and questions around compensation for those charged in the January 6 insurrection.The US president’s abrupt exit came during a tense exchange between himself and NBC’s Kristen Welker during a Friday interview in Wisconsin th

general  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian

‘What if all cockroaches came together?’ The youth movement threatening to shake up India’s politics

Cockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to country’s rightwing governmentThe call out to the youth of India was simple: “Get ready to swarm the streets of Delhi with peaceful and loving dissent.” They came in their thousands.The weekend marked the first public protest of the Cockroach Janta party (CJP), a movement that began as an online joke, but which has swiftly grown into one of the most unexpected challenges to the indomitable pow

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Xi Jinping set to meet Kim Jong-un in North Korea, as China seeks to revitalise relationship

The China-North Korea relationship has been strained by a fall in trade during the pandemic and Pyongyang’s increasing ties with RussiaXi Jinping visits North Korea on Monday for a two-day trip, his first in nearly seven years, as China’s president looks to revitalise ties with his junior ally.Xi is expected to meet North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, in Pyongyang. North Korea is China’s only formal treaty ally but in recent years their relationship has been strained by a virtual freeze in trade

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Tony awards 2026: full list of winners

This year’s Tony awards have already seen wins for musicals Schmigadoon! and Cats: The Jellicle Ball dots, The Rocky Horror Show Soutra Gilmour, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Rachel Hauck, Cats: The Jellicle BallDane Laffrey, The Lost Boys – WINNER! Scott Pask, Schmigadoon! Continue reading...

general  Jun 7, 2026

BBC World

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed call for trafficking investigation

Without it the ‘true scale’ of former Harrods owner’s alleged network will stay hidden, says survivors’ groupSurvivors of abuse perpetrated by the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a full trafficking investigation to be launched, arguing that without it the “true scale” of the billionaire’s alleged network would remain hidden.Survivors at No One Above (NOA), a collective founded by victims of abuse at the hands of Fayed, are calling for the Metropolitan police to broaden thei

general  Jun 7, 2026

BBC World

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

general  Jun 7, 2026

BBC World

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Ex-CIA official accused of stealing $40m in gold bars reportedly created fake spy program

David Rush, who was arrested in May, stole millions from US government through ‘special access program’, officials sayA former executive intelligence agent who is accused of stealing more than $40m in gold bars from the CIA reportedly created a fake spy program to siphon money, the latest on his fraudulent activity, the Washington Post first reported.David Rush, who was a senior-level employee of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 17 years, was arrested in May after FBI agents discovered

general  Jun 7, 2026

BBC World

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

general  Jun 7, 2026

BBC World

'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Italian rescuers recover 10 bodies after migrant boat capsizes off Malta

Coastguard says about 48 people were rescued alive after vessel left Libya carrying about 60 passengersItalian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat capsized in waters off Malta, a coastguard statement said on Sunday.The vessel, which had departed from Libya carrying about 60 people, overturned about 45 nautical miles east-south-east of Malta, the Italian coastguard said. Continue reading...

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Call for ‘clear and truthful account’ comes amid questions about the Reform leader’s property spendingThe Labour party has written to Nigel Farage urging him to stop “evading reasonable scrutiny” over the £5m personal gift he received from the Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.The letter coincides with approval of a planning application that reveals the Reform leader’s plans to transform a dilapidated Kent property into a luxury beachfront residence. Continue reading...

general  Jun 7, 2026

NY Times World

A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers

Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Australia news live: support for One Nation edges ahead of Labor in new poll; RSV warning for older Australians

Support for prime minister Anthony Albanese slumps; King’s Birthday honours awardedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSupport for Anthony Albanese has slumped while One Nation has edged ahead of Labor as the country’s most popular political party in a Newspoll published by The Australian.The survey showed a four-point rise in One Nation’s primary vote to 31% while Labor dipped one point to 30% and the Coalition gave up two points to 18%. Continue reading...

general  Jun 7, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Ro Khanna supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions

Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan CollinsProgressive Democratic congressman Ro Khanna issued a qualified defense of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Sunday, saying “his actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong, but they didn’t come as a surprise to a lot of the folks in Maine.”The former Marine-turned-oyster farmer, who is campaigning to unseat the state’s Republican senator Susan Collins in Nove

general  Jun 7, 2026

The Guardian

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, has died at the age of 59.Scolyer’s family shared a statement the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert penned before his final stages of illness. Continue reading...

general  Jun 7, 2026

NY Times World

Tribeca Festival Denounces Pair Who Joked on the Red Carpet About Rape

A clip of the actor Elon Gold with Lizzy Savetsky, a social media influencer, at the premiere of “The Wedding Entertainer” has been circulating online.

general  Jun 7, 2026

NY Times World

Live Updates: Iran Fires Missiles at Israel for First Time Since April Cease-Fire

Israel had attacked the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, earlier Sunday, prompting threats of Iranian retaliation. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

general  Jun 7, 2026