Australian director Phillip Noyce shoots feature film for Saudi Arabia celebrating ‘heroism of security men in combating drugs’
Exclusive: Regime, which executed 243 people last year for drug offences, accused of investing in entertainment to whitewash its human rights recordTh...
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reposts scathing AI-generated ad
Ex-TV star launches viral video a day before debate with mayor Karen Bass and city council member Nithya RamanLos Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pr...
Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US
Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in regionOfficials and experts i...
US says migration has made Europe an ‘incubator’ for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy
The 16-page report was led by Trump-ally Sebastian Gorka, and places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counter-terrorism effortsThe Trump ...
Federal authorities arrest 18 people in Los Angeles park in drug crackdown
Justice department targets MacArthur Park, which has long struggled with fentanyl use, overdoses and homelessnessFederal authorities arrested 18 peopl...
Cook more at home to reduce ultra-processed food intake, say cardiologist groups
‘Clinical consensus statement’ also urges heart doctors to advise patients to not eat late at night, and chew slowlyWant to reduce your intake of ultr...
Man charged in DC shooting was walking near JD Vance’s motorcade, agent says
Michael Marx was shot by authorities multiple times and then taken to a hospital after bystander was woundedA man accused of firing a gun at law enfor...
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
School said its admission process is ‘based on merit’ and it is committed to complying with state and federal lawsThe US Department of Justice found o...
Fertiliser shortages will have ‘dramatic’ effect on global food prices, warns farming boss
Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war ...
Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform
As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to leadLabour is braced for record-breaking...
Police announce arrest in Oklahoma lake party shooting that left 1 dead, 22 injured
Police say they arrested an 18-year-old man after weekend shooting at lake party promoted across social mediaSign up for the Breaking News US newslett...
Australia news live: BHP loses Brazil dam collapse case; man charged with hate speech over NSW parliament rally
Mining company cannot appeal against liability for 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East heads to California
With gas more than $6 in state, delivery of some 2m barrels is last planned shipment to pass through strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updates...
Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
After two years in parliament, Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salaryNigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2...
Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows
Reform UK leader has registered wide range of financial interests on top of his MP’s salary since July 2024Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how ...
Influencer Clavicular faces charges in Florida tied to alligator shooting video
Video shows ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer shooting an apparently already dead alligator in the EvergladesA controversial social media influencer known as ...
More Americans say US is no longer welcoming to immigrants, according to new survey
Almost two-thirds of respondents said US used to be a great place for immigrants but no longer isSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Don...
UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forcesUK politics live...
Two US potato chip brands recalled amid salmonella concerns
UTZ issues voluntary recall for certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to contamination linked to seasoningSign up for the Breaking Ne...
Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her facial features for Avatar character
Suit says director used Q’orianka Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for The New WorldSign up for the Breaking News US n...
Indiana shows Republicans have two choices: align with Trump or get ousted
Though Trump’s popularity has dwindled, staying loyal to him seems to still be a winning strategy among the GOPBy just about every measure, Donald Tru...
Rutgers cancels graduation speech over speaker’s pro-Palestinian posts
Rami Elghandour tells Guardian in exclusive interview that cancellation sends ‘dangerous’ message to studentsRutgers University abruptly rescinded its...
Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close
Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’The Russian pavilion at the Venice Bien...
Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election
Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run againUS politics live – latest updatesChedrick Gre...
Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard
In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens hope to capitalise on collapse in Labour supportMay elections: What’s at st...
CNN legend Christiane Amanpour expresses concern about Ellison take-over
Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’One of CNN’s most recognizable and influ...
Another day, another pivot as Trump flails in an Iran trap of his own making
Latest proposal, derided by Tehran as a ‘wishlist’, could yet be a way out – but with 5,000 dead, it comes at an awful priceMiddle East crisis – live ...
Trump tells Iran to accept deal to end the war or face new wave of US bombing
President issues fresh ultimatum despite US claims that progress has been made in stalled negotiations with TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe...
New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs
Steve Roth was responding to the announcement by New York’s mayor of tax on second homes worth more than $5mSign up for the Breaking News US newslette...
Lacunar strokes caused by widening of arteries in brain, study suggests
Finding would explain why type of stroke affecting about 35,000 a year in UK is not as responsive to some medicationThe cause of a type of stroke that...
