First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room
Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also...
First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base
US says it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend, as Iran targets an airbase used by the US to attack southern IranGood morning, Martin Belam h...
Jim Chalmers says fewer homes selling at auction may be a ‘good thing’ for first-time buyers
Auction success hit a new low for the year on the last Saturday in May, with just 54.5% of homes soldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up...
First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania
Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how o...
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman if it does not ‘behave’ over strait of Hormuz | First Thing
President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight risi...
First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary
Paxton’s win, despite his history of scandals, signals the president’s enduring grip over the state. Plus, one sex educator on why she doesn’t define ...
First Thing: Huge climate cost of emissions from US immigration enforcement flights
Trump’s mass deportation campaign is accelerating the climate crisis. Plus, US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakersGood morning...
US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks | First Thing
US president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash. Plus, mood in Russia turns against PutinDo...
Progressive Democrats criticize 2024 election autopsy for silence on Gaza | First Thing
The 192-page report does not mention Gaza or Joe Biden’s age. Plus, is the world heading for another Ebola crisis?Good morning.On Thursday, the Democr...
First Thing: US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime
Charges filed against Raúl Castro for allegedly shooting down planes in 1996. Plus, US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unionsGo...
First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary
Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m...
Tracee Ellis Ross Making Broadway Debut In Every Brilliant Thing
There will be new onstage magic happening on Broadway.
Tracee Ellis Ross is officially making her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, a one-perso...
The First Thing Businesses Cut in a Downturn Is Exactly What Grew Ours to $120 Million
In 2008, I made a decision that crippled my revenue until 2010. In 2020, a similar situation arose, but this time, I tried another tactic — and the re...
First Thing: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal
US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any ageGood morn...
The funniest thing about the Trump arcade game is how good it is
This week, a trio of video game cabinets emblazoned with pixel art of Donald Trump and a number of other government officials' faces suddenly appeared...
First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive
US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midtermsGood morning.In his visit to China, D...
First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Chinese president’s comments published after two-hour meeting with Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the Voting Rights Act is ‘evil incarna...
Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping | First Thing
The Iran war will cast a long shadow over the talks. Plus, the 100 best novels of all timeGood morning.Donald Trump is due to arrive in Beijing on Wed...
First Thing: Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights
Letter follows a Guardian investigation into irregular ways the Trump administration was transporting detainees. Plus, top World Cup tickets to retail...
Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing
President’s remarks came as Benjamin Netanyahu said the war was ‘not over’. Plus, American passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship travel to...
Palestine Action activist says he ‘did the right thing’ over protest at arms firm site
Jordan Devlin, who was acquitted at trial where four co-defendants were convicted, says he was saving livesA Palestine Action activist who was acquitt...
First Thing: US-Iran ceasefire at risk after exchange of fire in strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular momentsGood morning.The...
Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California | First Thing
State can meet fuel demand for next six weeks with its current supply, its energy commission vice-chair said. Plus, alleged Jeffrey Epstein suicide no...
Crew members on hantavirus cruise ship to be evacuated | First Thing
Several sick crew members are to be medically evacuated from vessel, as Canary Islands government objects to docking plans. Plus: the Mexico City nigh...
Daniel Radcliffe, nominado a un Premio Tony a Mejor Actor por su papel en la obra 'Every Brilliant Thing'
El actor británico, conocido por 'Harry Potter', fue nominado en la categoría de Mejor Actor Protagonista en una Obra de Teatro por 'Every Brilliant T...
First Thing: Tensions rise over Hormuz as Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’
The launch of ‘Project Freedom’ in the strait of Hormuz has brought the region back to the brink of full-scale war. Plus: The electoral battle for Con...
Why Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's Love Is the Sweetest Thing
Boys might laugh at girls when they're not funny, but Benji Madden has never had to fake it with Cameron Diaz.
"I'm a total goofball," Cameron told Co...
