Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland
PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violencePolice have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from...
Care worker fears being parted from unborn child and family after Home Office ‘go home’ letters
Pregnant woman in Scotland ‘stressed’ and unsure what will happen as result of UK government visa clampdownA heavily pregnant mother living and workin...
ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation
European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European C...
Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst
With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-mont...
Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car
PC Jess Turnbull was responding to separate crash when she was hit by MercedesA 19-year-old police officer has died after being struck by a car while ...
John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending
Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’• UK politics live – latest upd...
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences...
ITV says World Cup will be ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising
Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports e...
Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners
Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’...
Democrats prepare for potential election interference in midterms – US politics live
The Democrats are wargaming messaging strategies over fears that Donald Trump may try to influence the midterm electionsHello and welcome to the US po...
Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election
Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing statesAs the 2024 election approached, advertiseme...
US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing
Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has t...
Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections
London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinatedTwo children in Engl...
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar pow...
Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child
Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested...
China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover
Sources say Chinese firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’ relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesThe C...
Northern Ireland secretary condemns ‘racist thuggery’ after further violence
Hilary Benn says 16 people arrested and 12 police officers injured during second night of disorderThe Northern Ireland secretary has condemned “racist...
Northern Ireland secretary condemns Belfast riots as ‘racist thuggery’ after 12 police officers injured – UK politics live
‘If you are targeting people on the basis of the colour of their skin how else can you describe them?’ said Hilary BennFull report: Police use water c...
Hugo Boss shares jump as it says it will ‘thoroughly examine’ Frasers offer
Mike Ashley retail group made near-€2bn takeover bid for fashion house, in which it already has 26% stakeBusiness live – latest updatesShares in Hugo ...
Twenty five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney
New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon is among the witnesses expected to appear at the six-week trial in July next yearTwenty five people who...
Is the Iran ceasefire over? What the latest US attacks tell us
A wave of US strikes represent the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here’s what happened, what officials are saying and whether the deal can sur...
Met police chief calls for law to make stolen phones ‘unusable bricks’
Home secretary also urged to force tech firms into sharing data on stolen devices and if they are reactivatedThe Metropolitan police commissioner, Sir...
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
UK competition watchdog investigates whether charge of about £8 is an unfair contract term under consumer lawBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s bi...
Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?
In today’s newsletter: With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces saferGood mornin...
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations downMillions of homes are at risk from...
Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech
Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media postsOne of the government’s key contractors...
How the Belfast stabbing was the spark to a fuse loaded with grievance and provocation
Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problemsWithin minutes of the...
Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup
Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major conc...
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes again, after Trump warns Tehran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefir...
Escaped prisoner who fled brother’s funeral believed to be in Melbourne, police say
Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks sinceFollow our Australia news live...
