The Guardian Politics

The EU that the UK left no longer exists | Mujtaba Rahman

Andy Burnham’s rise has stoked talk of the terms for a future British return – but this is the wrong questionThe question of the UK’s relationship with the EU has resurfaced with Keir Starmer’s premiership drawing to a close and Andy Burnham, his likely successor, preparing to enter No 10. Wes Streeting, until recently one of the contenders for the top job and now a possible future chancellor of the exchequer, went as far as to say recently that Britain should be back in the EU.The “rejoin” deba

politics  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian Science

Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say

Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak oneLearning another language could slow ageing in the brain by up to 13 years, according to research.People who speak more than one language seem to have younger brains and the more languages you speak and the earlier you speak them, the better, according to findings from a study being presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona. Continue read

science  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Asia Pacific Private Credit Growth to Slow, Moody’s Ratings Says

Growth in private credit fundraising and deployment in the Asia Pacific will slow over the next 12 to 18 months as macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and elevated interest rates weigh on investor appetite for illiquid assets, according to Moody’s Ratings.

business  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

'I'm speechless' - Kane reacts to England's victory over Mexico

A very hoarse sounding England captain Harry Kane gives his reaction to England's 3-2 victory over Mexico and praises the fans support.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

There was an island-wide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Calls for independent review as police probe if cannibalism involved in four-year-old’s alleged murder

Police charge woman with murder after the body of a preschooler was found in a Central Coast home on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW opposition is demanding an independent review after it was confirmed the family of a four-year-old who was allegedly murdered was known to the department in charge of child protection.A woman has been remanded in custody and was on Sunday charged with murder after polic

general  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Copper and Aluminum Advance on Fading Expectations for Rate Hike

Copper rose for a third day and aluminum extended a rebound from a four-month low, supported by fading expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.

business  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

What Argentina-bound Wales learned from Fiji win

Wales will arrive in Argentina buoyed by their 39-24 win against Fiji at the Cardiff City Stadium.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

CarbonScape COO on CATL Investment & Partnership

Vincent Ledoux-Pedailles, Chief Commercial Officer at CarbonScape, discusses the deal that will see Chinese battery giant CATL and Hong Kong–based Lochpine Capital take a 20% strategic stake in the company. CarbonScape converts forestry byproducts into graphite for lithium batteries. He says the partnership will help scale CarbonScape’s technology over the next two years, with commercial production targeted for 2029–2030. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trad

business  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv

At least seven killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a Nato summit in Turkey.Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings ⁠shattered by the overnight barrage. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Unease Over Korea Leveraged ETFs Grows as Lawmakers Demand Fix

South Korean lawmakers are increasingly sounding alarms over the risks of single‑stock leveraged exchange‑traded funds, with an opposition party member now calling for such products to be delisted.

business  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

Who produced another iconic performance? England player ratings

BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates how the Three Lions players performed in the last-16 win over Mexico.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit

Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine, as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least seven people were killed, officials said.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?

Why did England have Jarell Quansah sent off and a penalty awarded against them in their thrilling World Cup last-16 match with Mexico?

sports  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

'Nasty, nasty challenge' - Quansah shown red card

England are reduced to ten men as Jarrel Quansah is shown a red card following a VAR review for a "nasty" challenge on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India Stocks Shine as Foreigners Seek Defense Against AI Storm

A stronger macro backdrop and optimism ahead of the earnings season are adding to the appeal.

business  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Goldman Cuts Yen Forecast to 165 Per Dollar, Likes Carry Trades

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sees the yen weakening to 165 per dollar in a year’s time, driven in part by Japan’s interest rate differentials with the US.

business  Jul 6, 2026

Yahoo Finance

How Parker-Hannifin Corporation’s (PH) Motion-Control Layer Anchors Its Automation Exposure

business  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game

Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on SaturdayA suburban Melbourne footballer is receiving “end-of-life” care in hospital after a horror head clash saw him fall to the ground and hit his head on a covered cricket pitch, his club says.High school teacher Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, was taken to Royal Melbourne hospital on Saturday after the incident occurred during an Australian rules football game in Lalor, in Melbourne’s north.

general  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Pakistan Buys More LNG as Flows Through Hormuz Fail to Recover

Pakistan bought a liquefied natural gas shipment for delivery later this week, as exports from main supplier Qatar through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained.

business  Jul 6, 2026