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Warehamâs star turn helps Australia dominate South Africa in Womenâs World T20
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/australia-south-africa-womens-world-t20-cup-match-report
Published: June 13, 2026 19:05
Group 1: Australia, 172-8, beat South Africa, 107, by 65 runsLitchfield scores 50; Wareham takes three wickets for 13Australia have blasted out a powerful statement of intent for the Womenâs T20 World Cup, dominating South Africa to win their opening matchâŚ
Qatar v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 13, 2026 17:41
â˝ď¸ Kick-off 12pm local, 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 4am Sun AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JohnBeing unable to play during the final part of Real Madridâs season and not taking part at the World Cup with the Seleção is a feeling impossibleâŚ
Preliminary peace deal could be signed within days, says US, Iran and mediators
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/preliminary-peace-deal-could-be-signed-within-days-says-us-iran-and-mediators
Published: June 13, 2026 17:09
Pakistani PM claims Islamabad preparing for electronic signing, while Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claimsIran, the US and mediators suggested on Saturday that a preliminary peace deal could be signed within days to end the three-month war in theâŚ
George Russell bounces back in style to claim pole at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/george-russell-bounces-back-in-style-to-claim-pole-at-barcelona-catalunya-gp
Published: June 13, 2026 15:54
âI feel like my old self again. Itâs a bit of a reliefâLewis Hamilton second ahead of Kimi AntonelliGeorge Russell scorched to pole position for Sundayâs Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton narrowly failed to pip him with a thrillingâŚ
Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/world-cup-mascots-drugs-raid-peru
Published: June 13, 2026 15:39
Lima police dress as mascots in raid on suspectZayu the Jaguar left out of police operationWhile tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st stateâŚ
In their own words, Turkey are âmore talentedâ than Australia. Can the Socceroos spoil the party?
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/14/australia-socceroos-world-cup-turkey-preview-more-talented-spoil-the-party
Published: June 13, 2026 15:00
Tony Popovic knows most people expect Turkey to beat Australia in their World Cup opener, but says his side âdeserve to be respectedââ˝ď¸ How to watch the Socceroos | Australia team guideâ˝ď¸ Guide to all 1,248 players | Bracketology | World CupThe SocceroosâŚ
Raducanu overcomes injury scare to reach Queenâs Club semi-final with win over Rakhimova
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/emma-raducanu-injury-scare-queens-club-wimbledon-tennis
Published: June 13, 2026 14:09
Raducanu to face Jovic later after 6-3, 7-5 winBritish No 1 falls in second set of quarter-finalEverything seemed to be progressing perfectly for Emma Raducanu in the early stages of a day that, in the best case scenario, would require a marathon effortâŚ
Kidnapped US journalist faces Taliban captor in court as 42-year sentence caps long saga
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/david-rohde-journalist-taliban-kidnap
Published: June 13, 2026 14:00
Haji Najibullah imprisoned for role in capture of David Rohde, New York Times journalist held for months in 2008Haji Najibullah appeared unbothered as he walked into Manhattan federal court earlier this week to learn whether he would face life behind barsâŚ
Formula One: Barcelona-Catalunya GP qualifying â live updates
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/barcelona-catalunya-gp-qualifying-formula-one-f1-live
Published: June 13, 2026 13:39
ď¸ F1 qualifying updates from 3pm BSTď¸ Gasly reinstated to Monaco podium | Mail PhilipBack to the controv. Gasly told Skyâs Ted Kravitz today: âIâm extremely happy for the whole team, very proud of the whole team, the way they have fought for all of us forâŚ
Australia v South Africa: Womenâs T20 Cricket World Cup â live
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/australia-v-south-africa-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-live
Published: June 13, 2026 13:38
Updates from Old Trafford; play starts at 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AEDT Australiaâs renewed hunger | Mail Daniel | Read the SpinAnthems now. BTW, Australia are in green. South Africa are in gold. Continue reading...
Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailandâs Princess Bha
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/bangkok-thailand-princess-bha-royal-funeral-procession-mourners
Published: June 13, 2026 13:05
Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royalâs campaigning and work for underprivilegedAs the sun began to set on the golden spires and gilded finials of Bangkokâs Grand Palace, the gates waited to open for the return of a princess.SinceâŚ
Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models after US order limiting foreign access
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/anthropic-disable-advanced-ai-models-us-government-order
Published: June 13, 2026 12:37
Company said US government believes safeguards can be bypassed and product used to identify software vulnerabilitiesAnthropic said it will âabruptly disableâ its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access toâŚ
âHyper-stylised, ultra-cool visionsâ: 10 ways David Hockney changed art
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/13/10-ways-david-hockney-changed-art-la-ipads-perspective
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
He pushed landscape painting into the stratosphere, demolished one-point perspective, invented the Los Angeles look, embraced iPads, created dazzling stage sets for theatre and opera âŚDavid Hockney didnât just appear out of nowhere like some fully formedâŚ
Jeff Bezosâs Blue Origin says it will fly again this year after explosion. Nasa needs it to
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/13/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-nasa-aretemis
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
The companyâs response to the launchpad blast has become a key test for Artemis IIIAs Blue Origin tells it, the most spectacular launchpad explosion in recent memory, which destroyed its pioneering New Glenn space rocket last month and severely damagedâŚ
Momfluencers are co-parenting with AI. Is it better than a man? | Arwa Mahdawi
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/momfluencers-ai-co-parenting
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
Women in heterosexual marriages continue to do most of the caregiving. Now some are offering guides to AI-fying parentingIn honour of Pride Iâd like to share some important news: Being Straight is Great, Actually! This public service announcement isâŚ
Workers begin to remove Trumpâs name from Kennedy Center after court rulings
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/trump-name-removed-kennedy-center-facade
Published: June 13, 2026 11:30
In the dead of night, behind a screen, the presidentâs name started to be purged from the facade of the Washington buildingA crew of workers spent the night removing Donald Trumpâs name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, hours after aâŚ
âLoneliness influencersâ are racking up views. After a breakup, I see the appeal | Dave Schilling
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/loneliness-influencers-breakups
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Following a failed relationship in my 40s, solitude is tempting. But Iâm not giving up on finding love, warts and allMy birthday is coming up next month. I will be, by my count, even more ancient than I was last year. Iâll be far enough from 40 to make itâŚ
What to read this summer by Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, Zadie Smith and more
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/13/what-to-read-this-summer-by-mark-haddon-samantha-harvey-zadie-smith-and-more
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
Leading authors including Sarah Waters, William Dalrymple, Bernardine Evaristo and Anne Enright reveal their perfect holiday reading⢠Read our selection of 70 brilliant books for the summerZadie SmithMargaret Busbyâs Part of the Story: Writings from Half aâŚ
World Cup 2026: USA light up LA; Englandâs boots stolen; Scotlandâs big return â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/world-cup-2026-usa-light-up-la-englands-boots-stolen-scotlands-big-return-live
Published: June 13, 2026 07:45
â˝ď¸ Latest news and discussion as tournament continuesâ˝ď¸ USA 4-1 Paraguay | Scotland become faithfuls or traitors â˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail WillIt looks like itâs been good, silly fun at Scotland House in Boston. Itâs the small hoursâŚ
Itâs a Trumpian World Cup for racism and cynicism â why donât those who condemned Qatar 2022 say so? | Jeremy Corbyn
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/donald-trump-world-cup-qatar-2022-white-house
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
We must highlight the awful stance of the White House towards so many competing nations, but also the hypocrisy of leaders who acquiesceOmar Artan was to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals. A Fifa-certified referee since 2018, ArtanâŚ
Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act | Barney Ronay
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/los-angeles-conjures-up-irresistible-spectacle-as-usa-sparkle-in-opening-act-world-cup-2026
Published: June 13, 2026 06:34
Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettinoâs team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast The ball is magic, remember. Just keep watching the ball. On a lovely soft powder blue night in Los Angeles theâŚ
âHe outlived four of his doctorsâ: David Hockneyâs lifelong love of smoking â and the 2,000 cigarettes he kept at home âfor emergenciesâ
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/13/david-hockney-smoking-paris-metro-freudian
Published: June 13, 2026 06:13
His passion got him into scraps with the Paris Metro and numerous other bodies. Was it a social crutch? A Freudian response to his father? And why did he take such delight in writing to the Guardian about it all? ⢠David Hockney â a life in pictures⢠DavidâŚ
Lena Dunhamâs romcom Too Much convinced me to propose on the spot
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/13/cultural-awakening-lena-dunham-netflix-romcom-too-much
Published: June 13, 2026 06:01
I had always dreamt of a grand fairytale wedding, but my boyfriend hated being the centre of attention. Watching a couple negotiate their differences on TV convinced me we could carry it off I have been with my partner Martin for 10 years, and he hasâŚ
Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will âgive us chaosâ
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/protesters-clash-outside-one-nation-fundraiser-while-labor-says-opposition-parties-will-give-us-chaos-ntwnfb
Published: June 13, 2026 05:18
Pauline Hanson claimed fundraiser was moved from original location due to âtoo many bookingsâ, not because of expected protestsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProtesters have clashed with Pauline Hanson supporters, with one manâŚ
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/swiss-wait-to-hear-result-of-ballot-on-capping-population-at-10-million
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerlandâs population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warningsâŚ
Blind date: âHer one dating request was âno one in financeâ. I work in financeâ
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/blind-date-yusuf-hannah
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Yusuf, 25, who works in finance, meets Hannah, 26, a PhD studentWhat were you hoping for?
Someone interesting, good chat is more important than anything. And a fun story. I like a random side quest. Continue reading...
âHave you ever been around someone you just know is evil?â Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/13/melinda-french-gates-interview-jeffrey-epstein-fighting-for-womens-health
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
The philanthropist always saw Epstein for who he really was â despite his meetings with her then husband Bill Gates. Now carving out a life on her own terms, she explains why sheâs focused on the fight for womenâs healthMelinda French Gates has entered aâŚ
Excusemaxxing â inventing names for my worst traits: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/picture/2026/jun/13/inventing-names-for-my-worst-traits-the-becky-barnicoat-cartoon
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
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Meera Sodhaâs recipe for fried courgette, black bean and goatâs cheese tacos | Meera Sodha recipes
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/13/fried-courgette-taco-recipe-black-bean-goats-cheese-meera-sodha
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Ever since Stanley Tucci got me into fried courgettes, Iâve been obsessed. And, of all the ways Iâve used them since, this is by far my favouriteI had my head turned by fried courgettes while watching Stanley Tucci eat spaghetti alla Nerano (on SearchingâŚ
Jessie Jâs triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlight
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/jessie-j-lucrative-chinese-market-westlife-charli-xcx
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Other western acts have attempted to crack countryâs music scene since singerâs breakout success in 2018One week after announcing she was âcancer freeâ, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of milesâŚ
From Disclosure Day to Kelsey Lu: the week in rave reviews
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/13/week-in-rave-reviews-disclosure-day-week-rave-reviews
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Steven Spielberg presents a sci-fi conspiracy barnstormer, and the US singer and cellist returns with a rich, inventive new LP. Hereâs the pick of the weekâs culture, taken from the Guardianâs best-rated reviews Continue reading...
Riots and racism: why is the UK burning?
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/13/belfast-southampton-riots-racism-why-is-the-uk-burning
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Claims of two-tier policing and uncontrolled immigration may not be borne out by the facts, but that has not stopped them being played up for political endsAs the people of Glengormley, on the northern edge of Belfast, tidied up and prepared for moreâŚ
Socceroos fans feel right at home in Vancouver: âLike a hilly Melbourneâ
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/socceroos-fans-feel-at-home-vancouver-australia-canada-world-cup
Published: June 13, 2026 04:10
An Australian takeover is unfolding in British Columbia as fans pour in for the World Cup, joining the thousands of snow-obsessed expats who live thereâ˝ď¸ How to watch the Socceroos | Australia team guideâ˝ď¸ Guide to all 1,248 players | Bracketology | WorldâŚ
âIt looks like Chornobylâ: peril of living in Kyivâs most bombed neighbourhood
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/lukianivska-square-kyiv-most-bombed-neighbourhood-ukraine
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Residents in area around Lukianivska Square say situation is only getting worse after repeated Russian attacksOn Lukianivska Square, in Kyivâs most bombed neighbourhood, the white letters on a busy McDonaldâs have melted from a fire that engulfed a nearbyâŚ
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/trees-store-less-carbon-than-thought-study
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestrationTrees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to woodâŚ
Dutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/geert-wilders-pvv-dutch-far-right-party-damages-court-artist-change-image-ai
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Geert Wildersâ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacingA Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) used one of her drawings without permission and manipulated it withâŚ
Tim Ream is World Cupâs first player to benefit from VAR âmistaken identityâ check
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/world-cup-var-mistaken-identity-tim-ream-usmnt
Published: June 13, 2026 03:36
USMNT defender was issued yellow card to his chagrinReferee overturned decision, gave card to AlmirĂłnReport: Americans bulldoze past Paraguay in openerTim Ream made history on Friday in more ways than one. The second the opening whistle blew in the UnitedâŚ
USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup opener
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/usa-paraguay-world-cup-2026-group-d-match-report
Published: June 13, 2026 03:03
Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sportsâ most enthralling entertainment outfits, the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492âŚ
Cyle Larinâs strike unleashes joy and saves Canada from the curse of âalmostâ
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/cyle-larin-canada-world-cup-goal
Published: June 13, 2026 02:26
For the first time in the history of the menâs World Cup, Les Rouges have a point. It lifted pressure on a team scarred by disappointment on the biggest stageIsmaĂŤl KonĂŠ almost passed out. Cyle Larin was almost deafened.Seventy-eight minutes into a FridayâŚ
Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/woman-in-critical-condition-after-shark-attack-at-coogee-beach
Published: June 13, 2026 02:03
A woman in her 30s has been transported to hospital with arm and leg injuries after the attack at the popular Sydney beachGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman in her 30s is in a critical condition after being bitten by a sharkâŚ
Englandâs World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/england-world-cup-boots-stolen-before-first-training-session-in-kansas-city
Published: June 13, 2026 02:01
Equipment stolen during transportation from FloridaFA will liaise with police in bid to retrieve match bootsEngland have been the victims of a security breakdown after the teamâs match boots were stolen before their first World Cup training session inâŚ
US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/paramount-warner-bros-merger
Published: June 13, 2026 00:54
Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trumpâs Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance, controlled by the Ellison family, and Warner BrosâŚ
Socceroos begin World Cup adventure with underdog status left behind | Jack Snape
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/socceroos-world-cup-australia-football-team-preview
Published: June 13, 2026 00:00
In a super-sized edition that makes Australia a middle power their young squad can budget for four matches at the tournament with the hope of moreâ˝ď¸ How to watch the Socceroos | Australia team guideâ˝ď¸ Guide to all 1,248 players | Bracketology | WorldâŚ
Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/australia-fossil-fuel-exports-renewables-cop-chris-bowen
Published: June 13, 2026 00:00
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissionsAustralia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president ofâŚ
Driving an EV for the first time: what Australians need to know about charging, costs and batteries
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/ev-charging-driving-first-time-electric-car-vehicle-australia-apps-recommendations
Published: June 13, 2026 00:00
Thinking of swapping your car for an electric vehicle? On âtrickle chargingâ, cables and apps, here are tips to get you goingChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your householdâs carbon footprintGot aâŚ
Philippines picks up the pieces after strongest earthquake in decades
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/philippines-earthquake-cleanup-mindanao
Published: June 12, 2026 23:01
7.8-magnitude quake hit the southern island of Mindanao killing at least 55 people and leaving a trail of destruction It was just before midnight when the rescue team pulled the body from the rubble of a grocery store destroyed by the most powerful quakeâŚ
USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/12/usa-v-paraguay-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 12, 2026 22:47
â˝ď¸ Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauThe likely starter at striker for the United States will be key to how the team builds up in attack. Jeff Rueter on what we saw from Balogun in the pre-WorldâŚ
Katie Boulter stuns Rybakina for biggest win after Raducanu starts Queenâs party
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/12/katie-boulter-stuns-rybakina-for-biggest-win-after-raducanu-starts-queens-party
Published: June 12, 2026 21:23
British No 3 produces her greatest performanceEmma Raducanu finds her best tennis to defeat CirsteaKatie Boulter battled hard with Elena Rybakina and she emerged from the longest day of her career with her greatest victory, a special performance from theâŚ
Supersub Cyle Larin rescues point for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/canada-bosnia-herzegovina-world-cup-2026-group-b-match-report
Published: June 12, 2026 21:21
âHistory is about to be made,â the understandably giddy stadium announcer said in the seconds before kick-off and while this was not the perfect start, Canada will not forget Cyle Larinâs equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a hurry. Trailing toâŚ
SpaceX to list on US stock market at historic $1.77tn valuation
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/12/spacex-stock-price-ipo-spcx
Published: June 12, 2026 20:36
Initial public offering for aerospace and AI company made Musk the worldâs first trillionaire as share prices jumpedShare your views on SpaceXâs stock market debutSpaceX made the biggest stock market debut in history on Friday after nearly two and a halfâŚ
âTickets are very expensiveâ: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/tickets-are-very-expensive-mexican-president-sheinbaum-explains-why-she-did-not-attend-world-cup-opener
Published: June 12, 2026 19:51
President gave ticket to a young female soccer fanâI gave it to someone who couldnât go, who loves footballâThe Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, explained on Friday why she was absent from the Azteca Stadium during Mexicoâs opening match with SouthâŚ
âFailure was my thingâ: Womenâs prize winner Virginia Evans on her long journey to success
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/12/failure-was-my-thing-womens-prize-winner-virginia-evans-on-coping-with-years-of-rejection
Published: June 12, 2026 19:30
The American author received âthousands of rejectionsâ over two decades before finally hitting gold with her first published novelJust as I am about to interview this yearâs Womenâs prize winner, debut American novelist Virginia Evans, at the party on aâŚ
âTheyâll pay anything to feel betterâ: the expensive problem of pelvic pain
https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/jun/12/pelvic-pain-costly-expense
Published: June 12, 2026 18:50
Patients with vulvovaginal pain spend thousands as delayed diagnosis and insurance gaps inflate costsAny time Jennifer Vargas, a 35-year-old sex educator in Bushwick, attempted sex, she felt stabbing pain in her vagina so severe her body ached for hours.âŚ
Belfast riots trigger renewed scrutiny over loyalist paramilitary influence
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/belfast-riots-scrutiny-loyalist-paramilitary-influence-northern-ireland
Published: June 12, 2026 18:40
The violent disturbances occurred in a nationalist area yet played out against a backdrop of union jacksAs the racially motivated violence unfolded in Northern Ireland this week, a striking dissonanace could be seenbehind the mobs and flames and smoke.TheâŚ
Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/12/canada-v-bosnia-and-herzegovina-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 12, 2026 18:31
â˝ď¸ Kick-off at 3pm EDT/8pm BST/13 June 5am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail TahaForget the World Cup just for a sec ⌠some news from Scotland. Canada: CrĂŠpeau, Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea, Buchanan, KonĂŠ, EustĂĄquio,âŚ
British man jailed for goading American to kill himself on video call
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/briton-jailed-for-goading-us-man-to-kill-himself-on-video-call
Published: June 12, 2026 17:46
Dylan Phelan, 21, of Leeds, sentenced to more than six years for encouraging the suicide of 21-year-old Travis DyerA Yorkshire man has been sentenced to more than six years in jail after admitting encouraging a US citizen to kill themselves while on aâŚ
Thomas Partey out of Ghanaâs World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/thomas-partey-ghana-world-cup-visa-application-to-canada-refused
Published: June 12, 2026 17:32
Player had been due to face Panama in Toronto Fifa says decision made by Canadian governmentThomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will not be available for Ghanaâs first World Cup game in Toronto on Wednesday.The former Arsenal midfielder wasâŚ
UK to ban under-16s from âhigh riskâ social media apps
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/uk-to-ban-under-16s-from-high-risk-social-media-apps
Published: June 12, 2026 17:28
Measures to include restrictions on âsafeâ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing âhigh-riskâ social media apps while saferâŚ
Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospital
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/midland-texas-shooting
Published: June 12, 2026 17:26
Midland police reported that the suspected shooter was dead after a two-hour standoffSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA shooting on Friday in Midland, Texas, has killed one person and sent a further nine to the hospital with injuries,âŚ
Latest US release of UFO files reveals strange lights but few hard facts
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/ufo-uap-files-us-government-release
Published: June 12, 2026 17:20
New batch of government documents takes no position on origin of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)A possible UFO sighting over a busy southern African airport, and yet more mysterious glowing orbs in the sky above the US, feature in the latest batch ofâŚ
Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachments
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/trump-congress-expunge-impeachments
Published: June 12, 2026 16:21
President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrectionDonald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one of the darkest chapters of his political career, urging Republicans to pass a resolution that wouldâŚ
Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity â but experts believe thereâs little to worry about
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/liberals-are-scaring-first-home-buyers-with-warnings-of-negative-equity-but-experts-believe-theres-little-to-worry-about
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourneâs markets and are less likely to affect first-time property ownersFears that first-time buyers with tiny deposits will find their mortgages areâŚ
More of the Christchurch shooterâs online comments have been uncovered, New Zealand researchers say. Does it change the picture?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/christchurch-shooting-massacre-australian-terrorist-online-comments-uncovered-ntwnfb
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
The gunmanâs âmilitancy and excitementâ increased as Australian far-right groups grew bolder, a new book suggestsTerrified children hid in the corners of their classrooms at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as they had been trained to do, after theâŚ
Back to Back Barries: Who is donating to One Nation?
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/jun/13/back-to-back-barries-who-is-donating-to-one-nation
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss One Nationâs successful fundraising drive which raised nearly $3m this week. They look at how the major parties are handling the rise of the rightwing party and where they agree the prime minister made a missstep.AlsoâŚ
Charlie Pickering: âWe used to be able to just disagree. Social media has a lot to answer forâ
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/jun/13/charlie-pickering-interview-walk-with-abc-radio-adhd-social-media-ntwnfb
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
The comedian and broadcaster on his new radio gig, being diagnosed with ADHD and the problems with online discourse Sandwiched between the Arts Centre and Hamer Hall, in Melbourneâs arts precinct, is a sculpture of wave-like steel structures called ForwardâŚ
Online racism is significantly impacting mental health, First Nations people say: âItâs like carrying a bully in your pocketâ
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/online-racism-mental-health-first-nations-australians-social-media-ntwnfb
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising âracistâ contentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor the past week and half, the social media feeds ofâŚ
The World Cup is a chance for non-sports fans like me to embrace the beautifully inconsequential game | Myke Bartlett
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/the-world-cup-is-a-chance-for-non-sports-fans-like-me-to-embrace-the-beautifully-inconsequential-game
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
What joy it is to invest deeply into how well a nation youâve never heard of moves a ball around a fieldIf youâre not a football fan, itâs possible your life online has suddenly become quite alienating. Friends who may once have seemed sensible, sensitive,âŚ
NDIS changes âretrogressiveâ and out of step with review, MPs say
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/ndis-changes-retrogressive-and-out-of-step-with-review-mps-say
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in needGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSweeping changes to the NDIS appear âretrogressiveâ and lack alignment with aâŚ
Antarcticaâs west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/antarcticas-west-coast-missing-an-area-of-sea-ice-the-size-of-france-as-temperatures-peak-20c-above-average
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Exclusive A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice âdepressingâGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAntarcticaâs west coast is missing an area of winter sea iceâŚ
Labor and the Coalition must force Pauline Hanson to âplease explainâ her policies if they are to win back voters | Tom McIlroy
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/labor-and-the-coalition-must-force-pauline-hanson-to-please-explain-her-policies-if-they-are-to-win-back-voters-ntwnfb
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
Her strongest supporters donât care that her positions often donât make sense, but first-time One Nation voters could swing back if the party faced more scrutinyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor was in Perth on Friday,âŚ
Spainâs former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find âŹ1.3m of jewellery
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/former-spain-pm-zapatero-faces-tax-fraud-inquiry
Published: June 12, 2026 14:12
JosĂŠ Luis RodrĂguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in office safeThe former Spanish prime minister JosĂŠ Luis RodrĂguez Zapatero is being investigated for possible tax fraud andâŚ
âI only had this father, and heâs goneâ: Wafa Mustafaâs fight for truth and justice for Syriaâs missing
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/12/wafa-mustafa-maybe-tomorrow
Published: June 12, 2026 14:09
With more than 177,000 people forcibly disappeared since 2011, short doc Maybe Tomorrow captures âthe violence of waitingâ experienced by familyWhen Wafa Mustafa was a child, she remembers her father playing the music of Umm Kulthum non-stop at home inâŚ
From man boobs to baldness: everything you wanted to know about midlife wellness ⌠but were too male to ask
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/12/mens-guide-to-ageing-well-medical-health-diet-experts
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
Is my metabolism slowing with age? Whatâs the secret to good skin? And is there anything I can do about my crows feet? Medical, health and diet experts offer a midlife MOTAccording to the dietician Rick Miller: âBy the time a man hits his mid-40s, severalâŚ
âItâs massive destructionâ: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/texas-border-wall-big-bend-national-park
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
Despite plunging border crossings, the Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness The Trump administration has waived a slew of environmental and historical preservation laws that would allow it to buildâŚ
Obsessed with Obsession: how a low-budget horror changed the game in Hollywood
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/12/obsession-horror-film-hollywood
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
The $750k relationship horror about a cursed wish is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, energizing Gen Z audiences and creating a rare cultural conversationThis week, the independently produced horror movie Obsession, which cost either $750,000 or $15mâŚ
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/france-accuses-israeli-firm-interfering-scottish-elections-john-swinney-snp
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French electionsFranceâs cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in the Scottish elections earlier this year by targetingâŚ
Brad Pitt in the frame as older men embrace âhot professorâ glasses
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/12/brad-pitt-men-embrace-hot-professor-glasses
Published: June 12, 2026 13:44
âLate lifeâ male celebrities are turning the need for spectacles into a style statement as they refuse to disappear into fashion invisibilityA heart-throb for more than 40 years, Brad Pitt is no doubt used to people looking at him. But this week, that gazeâŚ
âAnger burns off every bit of itâ: the furious guerrilla-art response to the Epstein files
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jun/12/anger-burns-off-every-bit-of-it-the-furious-guerrilla-art-response-to-the-epstein-files
Published: June 12, 2026 13:39
This collection of âart meets theatre meets activismâ by more than 80 writers can feel overwhelming, writes our critic, but it devastatingly conveys the cumulative horror and anger of abuse against womenCan social media bring on the revolution? Maybe not,âŚ
âA long lunch is what weâre good atâ: London bistro above a pub wins UK restaurant of the year
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/12/bouchon-racine-bistro-above-london-pub-wins-uk-restaurant-year
Published: June 12, 2026 13:19
Bouchon Racine is old school, for lovers of traditional French cooking and boozy afternoons â it even aims to stop taking bookings onlineIf you are someone who consults social media to find the best spots for a weeknight dinner reservation, youâd beâŚ
âIâm not going away,â says Keir Starmer despite defence secretaryâs exit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-john-healey-defence-secretary-exit
Published: June 12, 2026 13:16
PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as himUK politics live â latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he knows he has to âturn things aroundâ after a series of crises culminating in the resignation ofâŚ
Masters of the Universe is a box office flop. Can they really be serious about a sequel?
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/12/masters-of-the-universe-box-office-flop-sequel
Published: June 12, 2026 13:05
WARNING: Minor spoiler ahead!By the power of Grayskull, Amazon MGM has the power to revive a franchise that hasnât been big since Choppers were the coolest bikes in townReports suggest Travis Knightâs Masters of the Universe made just $54m (ÂŁ40m) globallyâŚ
Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/fire-california-warehouse-complex-evacuations
Published: June 12, 2026 13:02
No injuries reported as fire in Tracy destroys medical equipment warehouse and authorities investigate causeA fire at a 1m sq ft warehouse complex was burning out of control in California early Friday as authorities fought to tamp the large blaze and beganâŚ
Protesting steelworkers and a robo-soldier: photos of the day â Friday
https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/12/protesting-steelworkers-robo-soldier-photos-of-the-day-friday
Published: June 12, 2026 12:10
The Guardianâs picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Scientists are working on headphones that block annoying noises and allow the ones you love? I canât wait! | Emma Beddington
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/12/scientists-headphones-block-annoying-noises
Published: June 12, 2026 12:08
Imagine a world with more birdsong and less Nigel Farage. If this is the future, bring it onUnpopular opinion incoming: thereâs cool stuff brewing in the world. Microbots might one day mend spinal cords, a petri dish of brain cells can already play videoâŚ
The UN has shamed Israel over sexual violence in conflict. Now there must be accountability | Janine di Giovanni
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/12/un-blacklist-israel-sexual-violence-conflict-accountability-russia
Published: June 12, 2026 12:00
Russia is also included on the UNâs blacklist â and it faces enormous pressure from sanctions. The same consequences must apply to Israel⢠Janine di Giovanni is executive director of The Reckoning Project, a war crimes reporting unit in Ukraine, Sudan andâŚ
Gasly reinstated to Monaco podium after F1 officials admit timekeeping blunder
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/12/gasly-reinstated-monaco-gp-podium-f1-timekeeping-blunder
Published: June 12, 2026 11:37
Frenchman was demoted to seventh for pitlane speedingF1 said it had made a mistake with its measurementsPierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding afterâŚ
Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/palestinian-football-chief-says-us-denied-him-visa-to-attend-world-cup
Published: June 12, 2026 11:35
Jibril Rajoub attended opening match in Mexico but becomes latest football official hit by US visa issues, he saysThe head of the Palestinian Football Association has said he is unable to travel to the US with other federation heads attending the 2026 FifaâŚ
Fisa spy powers almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act â US politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jun/12/donald-trump-fisa-kennedy-center-iran-ufc-white-house-latest-news-updates
Published: June 12, 2026 11:34
Law due to expire at midnight tonight following unhappiness over Trumpâs pick for intelligence chiefA powerful US surveillance law is set to expire â what happens now?Sign up for the Breaking News US emailAbout half of evangelical Christians - a coreâŚ
Books Q&A: post your questions about our 100 top novels lists â live now
https://www.theguardian.com/books/live/2026/jun/12/reader-qa-books-team-100-novels
Published: June 12, 2026 11:33
Were our readers right to put Lord of the Rings above Middlemarch? What was missing from our list? Has anyone read the whole 100 ⌠?Liese Spencer, our joint head of books, and non-fiction editor David Shariatmadari are live now to discuss the hugeâŚ
Armed forces minister called for ânew way of governingâ in resignation letter to Starmer â UK politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/12/keir-starmer-defence-investment-plan-spending-dan-jarvis-al-cairns-john-healey-latest-news-updates
Published: June 12, 2026 11:15
John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the governmentâs defence investment planAs armed forces minister, Al Carns was not involved in work on the defence investment plan (Dip). In his resignation letter, he saidâŚ
How the I â¤ď¸ T-shirt became trendy again, thanks to gen Z and anti-Trump sentiment
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/11/how-the-i-t-shirt-became-trendy-again-thanks-to-gen-z-and-anti-trump-sentiment
Published: June 12, 2026 11:14
The design, which was conceived in the 70s, became a pop culture staple in the 90s and 00s. Now, thanks to gen Z and anti-Trump sentiment, itâs being embraced once moreThe biggest faux pas a tourist can make? Dressing like one. Selfie sticks and oversizedâŚ
Autistic children injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/12/autism-stem-cell-infusions-rfk-jr
Published: June 12, 2026 11:00
Desperate US parents pay up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogusAutistic children as young as 18 months old are being injected with human stem cells derived from umbilical cords in unapproved, unproven and potentially harmfulâŚ
Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England | Emma Hayes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/thomas-tuchel-england-world-cup
Published: June 12, 2026 11:00
Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me but I know Thomas from Chelsea â heâs the type of coach to die on his swordIn Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Donât underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino wereâŚ
Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/12/new-zealand-great-kane-williamson-announces-international-retirement-cricket
Published: June 12, 2026 10:45
âIâve given it my all in every match,â says Black Caps legendHe captained World Test Championship winners in 2021The former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from allâŚ
China arrests US academic at conference for âespionage activitiesâ
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/china-arrests-us-academic-min-zin-espionage
Published: June 12, 2026 10:27
Arrest of Min Zin, who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, comes just month after Trump visit to BeijingChina has arrested a US scholar who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy on suspicion of spying.Min Zin was suspected ofâŚ
Tears and tributes as crowds gather to mourn death of Thailandâs Princess Bha
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/crowds-mourn-death-thailand-princess-bha
Published: June 12, 2026 10:14
Beloved royal, said to have embodied âeverything good in Thailandâ, died in hospital after nearly four years in comaAt King Chulalongkorn Memorial hospital in Bangkok, mourners dressed in black sat side by side, their eyes pink from crying for the womanâŚ
Elon Musk on track to become worldâs first trillionaire today as SpaceX lists on US stock market â business live
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jun/12/spacex-float-us-stock-market-share-elon-musk-trillionaire-largest-ipo-ever-live-news-updates
Published: June 12, 2026 10:13
Rolling coverage of SpaceXâs record-breaking initial public offering, after Elon Muskâs company is valued at $1.77tn in share offeringSpaceX to list on US stock market at $1.77tn valuation in largest ever debutSpaceXâs shares will be supported by a numberâŚ
Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/12/artist-david-hockney-dies
Published: June 12, 2026 09:52
Bradford-born painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction has diedDavid Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art, has died aged 88.He made his name as a pop artist duringâŚ
Funding cuts and repressive laws raise risk of new HIV epidemic, says UNAids
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/12/health-aids-disease-hiv-infection-unaids-funding-tests-cuts-risk-epidemic
Published: June 12, 2026 09:30
UN agency head warns of âmajor threatâ as global testing and treatment fallsA funding crisis and increasing repression of human rights are making the resurgence of an HIV epidemic more likely, the international agency tackling Aids has warned.WinnieâŚ
Ruth Ozeki: âAll my books are an attempt to recreate Charlotteâs Webâ
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/12/ruth-ozeki-all-my-books-are-an-attempt-to-recreate-charlottes-web
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
The US author, film-maker and Zen Buddhist priest on smart young girls, the difference between irony and cynicism, and working her way through 13 volumes of ChekhovMy earliest reading memory
I was reading â or pretending to read â before my brain couldâŚ
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