Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory
Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian companyProtests over the production of canc...
Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry
Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern IrelandThe trial of former Democratic Unioni...
Do red-light masks really keep you looking young? – podcast
Home red-light therapy devices have exploded in popularity as masks, body wraps and mittens promise to reduce wrinkles, redness and even acne. But do ...
Two men arrested in connection to Dezi Freeman’s movements after Porepunkah shootings
A 48-year-old and 35-year-old will be interviewed by police after their arrests at two separate locations in north-east VictoriaTwo men have been arre...
US strikes Iran missile sites and mine laying vessels as Trump’s promised peace deal remains elusive
Negotiators from Iran travelled to Qatar on Monday, with the fate of the country’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets under discussionMiddl...
Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and ot...
Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour
Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelledFollow our Australia news live b...
Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite
Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney saysAdam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use f...
Power bills to fall by up to 10% in July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia
Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025Follow our Australia news live...
Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and IranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe I...
‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK
Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media pl...
Nurseries in England charging extra fees to cover funding gap, campaigners say
Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’Parents of nursery children in England are being charged...
Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy
Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news em...
Starmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist
Senior lawyers call on prime minister to request Indian prosecutors drop charges that would breach double jeopardy ruleFour senior lawyers, including ...
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms
Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for social media platformsSocial media companies should b...
‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel
Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gainsMiddle East live – latest updat...
Three arrested after 30-year-old woman shot dead in Sheffield city centre
Police launch murder investigation after incident in early hours of bank holiday Monday outside One Four One barA 30-year-old woman has died after bei...
Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries
Exclusive: Chancellor pushes for procurement of ships, steel, energy and AI to prioritise Britishness as well as costRachel Reeves has instructed cabi...
Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayProtesters outside a New Jersey mig...
Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionThe World Health Organization has warned that the E...
Texas officers rescue infant from car trapped in floodwaters
Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving waterAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturd...
President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United StatesMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, ...
Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes big gains in Cyprus elections
Vociferously anti-Turkish party doubles its number of seats although mainstream parties didn’t see vote crumble as predictedAn anti-immigrant far-righ...
Nigel Farage’s Russian hack claim ‘without any merit’, former NCSC chief says
Ciaran Martin says Reform UK leader’s allegation over Guardian report on £5m gift ‘entirely unsubstantiated’Nigel Farage’s claim that a Russian hack w...
More than 20 towns in France record highest ever May temperatures
Parts of Spain could also see the mercury climb to 40C by the end of the weekMore than 20 towns in France have recorded their highest-ever May tempera...
Remains of US solider killed in WWII returned to Pennsylvania after 80 years
John A Walko was identified through DNA and brought home to Pennsylvania 80 years after his WWII deathThe remains of a US soldier killed during the se...
Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation
Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposedGet our breaki...
Tui faces scrutiny over E coli-linked death of baby after holiday in Egypt
Two other small British children who stayed at same hotel fell critically ill from same condition months earlierThe travel company Tui is under scruti...
Thai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos cave
Group have been stuck in flooded cave in central Laos for five days after heavy rain caused landslidesDivers who helped in the dramatic rescue of a yo...
Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex left without water after supply outages
Charing, Challock and Molash worst affected, as South East Water says shortages due to hot weather and extra demandHundreds of homes in Kent and Susse...
