The Guardian

Young first-time buyers face toughest time since financial crisis, says UK housebuilder

Barratt Redrow boss says rising interest rates, higher student debt and squeeze on wages hitting property dreamBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Britain’s largest housebuilder has warned that it is the most challenging time to be a first-time buyer since the financial crisis, as the dream of home ownership moves increasingly out of reach for many young people.A combination of rising interest rates, higher levels of student debt and the squeeze on wages is making it “challenging, very, ve

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The Guardian

Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms

The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will most benefit young people, Treasury secretary saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNinety per cent of young Australians will be better off under the Albanese government’s tax proposals, the Treasury claims, as Labor moves to pass its reforms into law.The government introduced the tax changes to parliament on Thursday before a heated question time in which the oppos

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NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an American military base, without saying where, in retaliation for strikes in the country’s south.

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NY Times World

Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 16

About 79 other students were injured in the blaze, which was the latest in a series of deadly fires at schools in the country in recent years.

general  May 28, 2026

NY Times World

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

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NY Times World

How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War

In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.

general  May 28, 2026

NY Times World

Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route

A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system

Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA veteran greyhound trainer whose dog was found to have cocaine in its system at a race has avoided a temporary ban despite the industry regulator calling for one.The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) on Thursday decided not to impose tougher penalties on Geoffrey Dalton, who was

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NY Times World

Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs

The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.

general  May 28, 2026

NY Times World

In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and a shared ideology with Argentina’s right-wing leader.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Israel’s defence minister says large-scale Palestinian migration from Gaza will go ahead

Human rights groups and lawyers say policy amounts to ethnic cleansingIsrael’s defence minister has said he is committed to the ethnic cleansing of Gaza through large-scale migration of Palestinians as part of Israel’s long-term plans for the territory.Israel Katz said the government would implement a plan for large numbers of Palestinians to leave Gaza “at the right time and in the right manner”, in a statement on Wednesday marking the targeted killing of Mohammed Odeh, Hamas’s most recent mili

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

BP boardroom turmoil deepens as ousted chair hits back at ‘lies’ over conduct

Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set exampleThe boardroom turmoil at BP deepened after its ousted chair, Albert Manifold, claimed allegations about his conduct were “lies”.In a new and lengthy statement, Manifold disputed reports about his conduct, insisting “at no point in my tenure as chairman of BP has anyone raised with me any issue about my conduct or my relationship with my colleagues”. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days

As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Dormitory fire at Kenyan school kills at least 15 students

Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru countyA fire that ripped through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya overnight has killed at least 15 students, according to police, while dozens more were injured.Gilgil police station said at least 15 girls died at Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru county, about 76 miles north-east of Nairobi, according to a police report seen by Reuters. Continue reading...

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WSJ World News

Chinese Dissident Braves 30-Hour Rubber Boat Journey to South Korea

Dong Guangping rode the waves for more than 30 hours in a daring bid to escape what he sees as political persecution in China.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Kaja Kallas warns against walking into Russian ‘trap’ as EU ministers meet for talks – Europe live

EU chief diplomat says ‘not much happening’ in talks as she cautions against focus on personalities rather than strategyThe EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has warned against walking into a Russian “trap” by focusing on personalities rather than issues in potential talks to end the war in Ukraine. Her comments came as the bloc’s foreign ministers gathered in Cyprus for informal talks to discuss what would their main asks of Russia be in any peace negotiations.“It’s a trap that Russia wan

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NY Times World

Canada Rejects U.S. Military Suppliers in Favor of Swedish Aircraft

Prime Minister Mark Carney chose a Saab surveillance and control plane after vowing to reduce military spending with the United States.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live

Government-commissioned report on young people not in employment, education or training to be published by review chair Milburn todayGood morning. For the second day in a row, the Westminster news is dominated by the thoughts of a leading Labour figure from the Tony Blair. But this time it’s an intervention commissioned, and welcomed, by Keir Starmer’s government. Alan Milburn, who has health secretary under Tony Blair, once seen as a future PM, and later chair of the Social Mobility Commisson,

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Brexit red tape on food exports to be scrapped under UK-EU reset deal

Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027Business live – latest updatesBrexit red tape affecting UK food exports to the EU, including fresh sausages and burgers, will be scrapped from mid-2027 in the first confirmed result of Keir Starmer’s “reset” negotiations with Brussels, the government has announced.When the rules come into force, exporters of meat – whether fresh, frozen or processed – will no longer require costly veterinar

general  May 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat, ECB’s Lagarde Says

The capacity of policymakers to make decisions that might displease the government is under increasing threat, the head of the European Central Bank said.

general  May 28, 2026