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I canât afford a tutor to help my daughter get into grammar school. Will she still fulfil her potential? | Annalisa Barbieri
Published: June 21, 2026 05:00
You may be projecting your own school experience on to your daughter, but her needs are different and she has you to support herI have two children aged eight and four. My eight-year-old is very bright. Sheâs in year 3 and doing year 6 maths. Her stateâŚ
Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
Published: June 21, 2026 05:00
Even voters for far-right and Eurosceptic parties back closer relations, polling saysTwo-thirds of EU citizens would back Britain rejoining the bloc, while most UK voters say Brexit has been bad for the issues they care about and want closer ties,âŚ
Chasing life goals is a recipe for disaster â so try these tiny experiments instead
Published: June 21, 2026 05:00
Whether its our careers, health or relationships, we often set the bar too high and end up feeling disappointed when it doesnât work out. Try this new way of thinking ⌠and you may just see some real resultsEvery January, millions of us sit down and writeâŚ
To the tablet and beyond: does Toy Story 5 go hard enough on technology?
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/21/toy-story-5-go-hard-enough-on-technology
Published: June 21, 2026 05:00
The animated sequel sets up a tug-of-war between physical and digital play for children but is still eager not to be an anti-tech screedFor more than 30 years, Pixarâs signature Toy Story series has been entertaining children while giving voice to theirâŚ
Australiaâs Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card
Published: June 21, 2026 04:50
Miguel AlmirĂłn sent off against Turkey for covering mouthSocceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D matchSocceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak, after ParaguayâŚ
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Published: June 21, 2026 04:23
Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Boliviaâs president declared a state of emergency on Saturday and deployed soldiers and bulldozers to razeâŚ
How Europeâs EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/21/europe-ev-shrank-challenge-suv-smaller-china
Published: June 21, 2026 04:00
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish â but require careful design decisionsThe winding backstreets of London, Paris and Rome are a large part of their charm. But they are also a problem for electric carmakers. For aâŚ
One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says
Published: June 21, 2026 03:23
Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to âblow this country upâFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily newsâŚ
US Open glory beckons for Wyndham Clark with six-shot lead going into final round
Published: June 21, 2026 03:06
Gritty display leaves American in complete controlScheffler closest threat after McIlroy charge fadesWyndham Clarkâs lead shrank, then grew, then all but swallowed the tournament whole. The 2023 US Open champion watched a four-shot advantage get cut inâŚ
Tunisia v Japan: World Cup 2026 â live
Published: June 21, 2026 02:53
â˝ď¸ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanSlight tangent, but I think youâll enjoy it.I am unlikely to be in Dublin September, but if I was I would make sure to visit an exhibition atâŚ
Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/21/curacao-ecuador-world-cup-group-e-match-report
Published: June 21, 2026 02:35
Itâs doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters â or many others for that matter â had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will never forget it now.Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen MĂĄxima of the Netherlands in the stands, theâŚ
Trump news at a glance: US president claims âvandalismâ for Washington DC reflecting pool problems
Published: June 21, 2026 01:29
Paint seen peeling off in the water at pool site; investigation finds ICE agents disproportionately target people from Latin America â key US politics stories from Saturday 20 June at a glanceDonald Trump, without offering evidence, blamed âvandalismâ forâŚ
England offer rare peek behind the curtain with no place to hide under Tuchel
Published: June 21, 2026 00:58
There was more insight at the World Cup training base than usual with intensity on the rise under Thomas TuchelThe tall hooded figure kept barking instructions under a hot Missouri sun. Thomas Tuchel was looking for perfection as preparations for GhanaâŚ
Ecuador v Curaçao: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/20/ecuador-v-curacao-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 20, 2026 23:04
â˝ď¸ World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail AlexThe referee tonight is Ma Ning from China, where he has amassed quite a large fanbase (for a referee) owing to the countryâs failure to qualify for anyâŚ
Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a âgenuine wildlife emergencyâ, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended for extra month
Published: June 20, 2026 23:01
Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTram passengers in Melbourne will be able to pay for their trip using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch from today.The long awaited expansion of tap-and-go payments follows aâŚ
Lamine Yamal a genius âlike DalĂ or Michelangeloâ, says Spainâs De la Fuente
Published: June 20, 2026 22:48
âWhat we think is exceptional, they consider normalâCoach says Lamine Yamal fit to start against Saudi ArabiaLuis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or âanyoneâ, but did compare him to Salvador DalĂ andâŚ
King Charles to publish personal tax bill in first for UK head of state
Published: June 20, 2026 22:27
Buckingham Palace says move is intended to increase âclarity and accessibilityâ of monarchyâs financesKing Charles will become the first head of state to reveal their personal tax bill in what the palace said was an attempt to enhance the transparency ofâŚ
Deniz Undavâs double earns Germany dramatic late win against CĂ´te dâIvoire
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/20/germany-cote-divoire-group-e-match-report
Published: June 20, 2026 22:17
For the first time in more than a decade, Germany will play in the World Cup knockout stages. Their 2-1 victory at the death over CĂ´te dâIvoire in a lively tie here on Saturday saw to that. Franck KessiĂŠâs 30th-minute goal for Les ĂlĂŠphants was cancelledâŚ
LAPD releases footage of moment officers shot and killed womanâs dog
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/lapd-releases-footage-officers-dog
Published: June 20, 2026 20:52
After Jameson the dog, wearing a blue Knicks jersey, walked out into the hallway, an officer fired his pistol four timesThe Los Angeles police department has released footage of the moment when officers shot and killed a womanâs dog in the hallway outsideâŚ
World Cup baby joy for Norwayâs ĂstigĂĽrd while Doku plans to fly home for birth
Published: June 20, 2026 20:06
Belgianâs decision sparked criticism in some quartersNorwegian defender followed sonâs birth on video linkFamily life is intruding on the World Cup for some players in the shape of new arrivals, with Norwayâs Leo ĂstigĂĽrd following the birth of his firstâŚ
The moment I knew: At the arrivals hall I was overcome with doubt. Then I saw him waiting, holding a red rose
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/21/moment-i-knew-arrivals-hall-mexico-red-rose
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
At the beginning of her relationship with Dave, Barbara Reszke was sceptical. But when he joined her in Mexico, a wave of relief and excitement washed over herFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 1992, I travelled from Adelaide to Poland toâŚ
Heather Mitchell: âI got the biggest reaction for playing Donald Trump â but I really enjoyed playing Bill Clintonâ
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
The stage and screen actor on her annoyingly nice co-star Hugo Weaving, her talent for toast art, and the time a tarot reader said sheâd ruin her husbandâs lifeYouâre in a new TV show called The Killings at Parrish Station, playing a detective who isâŚ
âA child goes to bed and doesnât wake upâ: the families left in shock after the sudden death of their healthy children
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
Sudden cardiac arrest is statistically rare but among the leading causes of death for children and young people. And families often have no idea of the risk until itâs too lateBefore Alexandra Thoms goes to sleep, she puts together a flat-pack dining tableâŚ
Petrol prices in Australia are now lower than before the Iran war began. Is the oil crisis over and what happens next?
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
Fuel suppliers outside the Middle East have proved to be much more flexible than analysts expected â and China surprised everyoneAustralians were warned soon after the Middle East conflict started that the country could run short on fuel, with pricesâŚ
Pauline Hansonâs media attacks are not just Trump inspired. For 30 years she has sought to control the press | Malcolm Farr
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
The One Nation leaderâs anger at reporters reflects an intolerance towards anyone who challenges her preferred, self-crafted reality Pauline Hansonâs intolerance towards reporters who challenge her preferred, self-crafted reality was on full display at herâŚ
Pauline Hansonâs stance on paid parental leave and childcare could turn clock back by decades, economists warn
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
One Nation leader appears to suggest women should not be paid by employers while on maternity leave and calls for family income splittingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation could wind back the clock by decades for workingâŚ
Writersâ festivals are the new raves â and as a born-again book reader I couldnât be happier about the upsurge in collectivism | Clarke Gayford
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
From local book clubs to group sessions with authors, whatâs driving people back to wood pulp and ink? I have a few ideas The accident took place without warning during a holiday. The culprit: an Airbnb bedside table with no power outlet. A minorâŚ
Daneâs payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key servicesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour months ago, Dane Waites sat downâŚ
The Sunday Read: Nestory Irankunda and the Socceroos deserve celebration - podcast
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
Socceroo Nestory Irankunda is part of a new generation of players who have renewed hopes for Australiaâs chances in the Fifa World Cup. Multimedia journalist Bertin Huynh says as One Nation surges in the polls, those who represent us deserveâŚ
A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why theyâre rising
Published: June 20, 2026 20:00
Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRob Harcourt is heading back from a âbeautifulâŚ
Germany v CĂ´te dâIvoire: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/20/germany-v-cote-divoire-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 20, 2026 19:17
â˝ď¸ World Cup kick-off: 4pm local time/9pm BST/6am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email WillGermany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; HavertzSubs: Amiri, Anton, Baumann, Beier,âŚ
US Open 2026: Moving Day updates from third round â live
Published: June 20, 2026 19:13
ď¸ Latest updates on a windy third day at Shinnecock Hillsď¸ Official leaderboard | Follow us on Instagram | Mail ScottRory McIlroy leaves himself another monster putt, this time on 3. He doesnât judge this 70-footer particularly well, leaving himself aâŚ
Englandâs Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close in on levelling series
Published: June 20, 2026 18:00
Second Test D4: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 182-5Stand-in captain unbeaten on 75 after Jamieson haulWhat do you get if you pick three debutants, two more with one cap each, a strike-bowler who is returning to Test cricket after two solid months of sendingâŚ
Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh
Published: June 20, 2026 17:32
Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh that left five people injured, policeâŚ
Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Published: June 20, 2026 16:35
Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for SundayIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace dealâŚ
Netherlands v Sweden: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/20/netherlands-v-sweden-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 20, 2026 15:40
â˝ď¸ World Cup kick-off: 1pm local time/6pm BST/3am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email JohnThe Sweden coach, Graham Potter, has been talking about Alexander Isak, who scored against Tunisia: âAlex has had a season that has beenâŚ
Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA | Jack Snape
Published: June 20, 2026 15:00
Australiaâs fate will be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performance in SeattleThe Socceroos are down, but they are not out. The 2-0 defeat to the USA was a sudden comedown after the gloriesâŚ
Spanish PMâs wife to stand trial on corruption charges and banned from leaving country
Published: June 20, 2026 14:55
BegoĂąa GĂłmez has been ordered to surrender her passport as her husband, Pedro SĂĄnchez, says the case is politically motivatedA judge in Spain has ruled that the wife of socialist prime minister Pedro SĂĄnchez must stand trial on corruption charges and hasâŚ
Burnham allies confident of No 10 âcoronationâ after surge in backers
Published: June 20, 2026 14:41
Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face âscrutinyâ of ideas through contested leadership raceAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident of a coronation-style transfer of power after the number of MPs backing him for the Labour leadershipâŚ
At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/chicago-shooting-juneteenth
Published: June 20, 2026 14:39
Two people were in critical condition after the Juneteenth shooting on the cityâs South SideAt least 12 people in a crowd on a Chicago street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside the vehicle started shooting, police said.TheâŚ
âThey have all the powerâ: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/ice-investigation-new-york-new-jersey
Published: June 20, 2026 14:00
430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in recent months in a stealthâŚ
Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Womenâs World Cup
Published: June 20, 2026 13:52
Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runsCaptain suffering from a stiff back after long bus tripBeth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Womenâs World CupâŚ
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host âMr Bean on crackâ Zelenskyy, book says
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/scott-bessent-volodymyr-zelenskyy-trump
Published: June 20, 2026 13:00
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised Donald Trump not to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, having called the UkrainianâŚ
New Orleans pastor sentenced to 80 years for sexually molesting two boys
Published: June 20, 2026 13:00
Terry Reed, found guilty of rape and molestation of a juvenile, called âutter failure of a manâ by victimâs motherA suburban New Orleans religious pastor has been sentenced to 80 yearsâ imprisonment after being convicted of sexually molesting two boys ââŚ
âIâve finally found God without all the extrasâ: behind the surge in people converting to Progressive Judaism
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/20/surge-in-people-converting-to-progressive-judaism
Published: June 20, 2026 13:00
Despite an increase in antisemitism and anti-Jewish feeling in the UK, adult conversions are on the riseFor Elizabeth Arif-Fear, there was no single moment when she realised she wanted to be Jewish. âIt was just a journey over time,â she says.TheâŚ
Nine people in critical condition after Bedford train crash kills driver
Published: June 20, 2026 12:31
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after passengers were flung across carriages during rush-hour train collisionNine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police haveâŚ
DCâs ârenovatedâ pool reflects the Trump administrationâs dangerous hubris
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/20/trump-renovated-pool-hubris
Published: June 20, 2026 12:00
When asked what his takeaways from the Iran war were, Trump said he believed there were no limits to his powerItâs been a busy week for the USâs birthday boy. First, there was the cage fight on the White House lawn, in honour of the United Statesâ 250thâŚ
âOnce my tummy stopped shaking, I was absorbed by the scale, spectacle and wonderâ: your Steven Spielberg film favourites
Published: June 20, 2026 12:00
Weâve already listed our writersâ all-timers, now Guardian readers get their say on the seminal directorâs best blockbustersET is my favourite Spielberg film. It was the first I ever saw at the cinema, when I was eight years old, at Bolton Odeon in 1982.âŚ
Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/20/trump-elon-musk-peter-thiel-retreat
Published: June 20, 2026 12:00
Figures including Jared Kushner and Scott Bessent named in directory of Dialog participants that was exposed onlineA website leak has exposed participants in the secretive, Peter Thiel-founded Dialog retreats which includes top politicians from across theâŚ
What lessons will Iranâs new leadership draw from the 110-day war?
Published: June 20, 2026 10:00
Now fighting is over, the question is how Iranâs government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with ChinaThe precise ideological lessons that Iranâs new leadership draws from the 110-day war may prove to beâŚ
Australia v Netherlands: Womenâs T20 World Cup 2026 â live
Published: June 20, 2026 09:10
Updates from the match at the Rose BowlStart time in Southampton is 10.30am local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Send Megan an email1. Heather Siegers2. Phebe Molkenboer Continue reading...
Trumpâs DC makeover frenzy bewilders locals and visitors: âItâs like weâre under occupationâ
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/20/trump-dc-makeover-frenzy
Published: June 20, 2026 09:00
From East Wing demolition and ârestorationâ of reflecting pool to bridge and fountain renovations, US capital is âa different city right nowâOn the edge of Lafayette Square, a landmark park near the White House, a scuffed sign proclaimed: âWe are making DCâŚ
World Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkeyâs tears and AlmĂronâs red for covering mouth â live
Published: June 20, 2026 08:51
â˝ All the latest news from day nine of the tournamentâ˝ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email usOne of the biggest gripes about the World Cup so far has been the advert hydration breaks, but Emma Hayes, from a coachâs perspective, has a moreâŚ
Manchester City close to financial settlement with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca
Published: June 20, 2026 07:06
Chelsea demand compensation for former coachWest London club insist Italian breached contractManchester City are close to reaching a financial settlement with Chelsea that will enable them to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.Chelsea are demandingâŚ
Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writersâ first impressions of the World Cup
Published: June 20, 2026 07:00
Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been goodIt was quite a contrast touching down in sleepy Kansas City hours after having witnessed the bedlam on the streets ofâŚ
Salerno: the charming and affordable gateway to Italyâs Amalfi coast
Published: June 20, 2026 06:00
The vibrant port city offers a more relaxed and budget-friendly base for exploring this beautiful coastline by train and ferryThe ferry from Salerno to Amalfi town was set to take about 35 minutes, and we were debating whether to risk the windswept topâŚ
Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain? | Gaby Hinsliff
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/20/andy-burnham-britain-makerfield-mp
Published: June 20, 2026 06:00
Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small printBy the end, it had become less a byelection, more a mythical quest. Whoever could draw the sword from Makerfieldâs stone â or more prosaically,âŚ
Ten-man Paraguay hang on to seal World Cup win and send Turkey to early exit
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/20/turkey-paraguay-world-cup-2026-group-d-match-report
Published: June 20, 2026 05:18
Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World â Cup so far to beat a hapless Turkey 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match, breathing life into their campaign â and condemning their opponents â to a miserable âearly exit.Fired up after their humiliating 4-1âŚ
Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on
Published: June 20, 2026 04:00
What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU?Ten years ago the UK voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, triggering a long and tortuous political process.It took until 1 January 2021 forâŚ
Even in this age of what Mark Carney calls global rupture, do not despair: there is still hope for international law | Nathalie Tocci
Published: June 20, 2026 04:00
Developments in Ukraine and Iran show that the military superpowers are not getting it all their own wayOur age of what Mark Carney called global rupture is also often described as following the âlaw of the jungleâ, in which the strong do what they can andâŚ
Push for electrification finally takes centre stage in pre-Cop31 climate talks
Published: June 20, 2026 04:00
Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goalElectrifying the world â with electric vehicles, electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry â could be the next biggest step towardsâŚ
Fears doctors criticising Israel may be silenced as health watchdog adopts contested antisemitism definition
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/20/ahpra-adopts-ihra-antisemitism-definition-ntwnfb
Published: June 20, 2026 03:51
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for âregulatory workâGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustraliaâs health watchdog has adopted a contested definitionâŚ
From nightclubs and worksites, fans in Sydney and Melbourne gathered before dawn to scream on the Socceroos
Published: June 20, 2026 03:41
Energised by a surprise victory over Turkey, people gathered at 5am in every capital city on Saturday, some having pulled all-nightersAustralians gathered in their thousands before sunrise, holding babies, heading home from nightclubs or heading off toâŚ
Brazil sweep into form as Cunhaâs quickfire double sparks World Cup win over Haiti
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/20/brazil-haiti-world-cup-match-report
Published: June 20, 2026 03:05
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil moved top of World Cup Group C with a 3-0 win over Haiti. VinĂcius JĂşnior netted the third, with all of the goals coming in a first half during which Brazil looked markedly improved from their insipid opening drawâŚ
Turkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 â live
Published: June 20, 2026 02:17
â˝ď¸ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail SamA surprise start for attacker Isidro Pitta, who was so certain he wouldnât be called up to Paraguayâs squad for the World Cup that he had alreadyâŚ
Wyndham Clark carries four-shot US Open lead as big names gather in chasing pack
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/20/wyndham-clark-four-shot-lead-us-open-second-round-golf
Published: June 20, 2026 01:53
Americanâs revival continues after controversy 12 months agoRory McIlroy still in contention despite âbit of a battleâ on back nineEveryone was chasing one man on a windswept Friday in the Hamptons as Wyndham Clark continued his extraordinary revival,âŚ
Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after deadly flareup disrupts opening of Iran talks
Published: June 20, 2026 01:42
JD Vance pulls out of US-Iran meeting in Switzerland on implementation of peace deal after clashes in southern LebanonMiddle East crisis â live updatesIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after 24 hours of intenseâŚ
Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotlandâs World Cup party
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/20/scotland-morocco-world-cup-match-report
Published: June 20, 2026 00:07
Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly-rated Moroccan team ahead. Men in kilts gulped under the blazing Massachusetts sun. Scotland may even privately have taken this outcome before a ball was kicked.âŚ
Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says âdisciplineâ key to electoral success
Published: June 20, 2026 00:00
As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money âwith respect ⌠at time of high inflationâ, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of state budgetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommuters will save on publicâŚ
Final draught: simple ways to keep your home warm in the winter months
Published: June 20, 2026 00:00
Many Australian houses are ill-fitted for the coldest weeks of the year. But there are plenty of ways to retain warmth â and some heaters are much more efficient than othersChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday toâŚ
Australia confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu
Published: June 19, 2026 23:53
The minister for agriculture, Julie Collins, confirms case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia, with another suspectedThe deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has arrived on the Australian mainland with test results confirming a bird found on the WesternâŚ
Brazil v Haiti: World Cup 2026 â live
Published: June 19, 2026 23:44
â˝ď¸ Kick-off time: 8.30pm local/10.30am AEST/1.30am BSTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanThis is not a vintage Brazil squad but in Vinicius Junior they have a match-winner capable of upholding the grand traditions of the Selecao,âŚ
Socceroos still believe despite âsluggishâ and âdullâ World Cup outing against USA
Published: June 19, 2026 22:36
Tony Popovic encouraged by much improved second-half performanceQualification still possible with final game against Paraguay to comeThe Socceroos believe they can quickly correct their listing World Cup campaign after a humbling 2-0 defeat to co-hosts USAâŚ
Five Great Reads: OnlyFans middlemen, âproofâ there is a God, and leaving the family behind for Norway
Published: June 19, 2026 22:17
Guardian Australiaâs weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Emma ElsworthyGet this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads hereGood morning and welcome to Saturday. Iâm Emma Elsworthy and here is a selectionâŚ
Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA | Jack Snape
Published: June 19, 2026 21:10
The swagger Australia offered in their opener against Turkey was gone and for much for the game in Seattle they looked second best and shellshockedAustralia looked like a bunch of bananas in their all-yellow strip against the USA, and it is tempting toâŚ
Scotland v Morocco: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/19/scotland-v-morocco-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 19, 2026 21:08
â˝ď¸ World Cup kick-off: 6pm local time/11pm BST/8am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email JohnScotland: Gunn, Hanley, Hendry, Tierney, Patterson, McTominay, Ferguson, Robertson, McGinn, Christie, Adams. Subs: Kelly, Gordon, Hickey,âŚ
Could âking in the northâ become Britainâs new prime minister?
Published: June 19, 2026 18:25
Makerfield victory gives Andy Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Keir StarmerCelebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win âbeyond our wildest dreamsââWe know no king but the King in the Northâ, declares the young Lady LyannaâŚ
USA v Australia: World Cup 2026 â live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/19/usa-v-australia-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 19, 2026 18:03
â˝ď¸ Kick-off time: noon local/3pm ET/8pm BST/5am AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauWhatâs at stake âŚThe US men are out to do what no US menâs team have done in 96 years. Continue reading...
New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England
Published: June 19, 2026 17:54
Second Test day 3: New Zealand 391 & 252-3; England 291Nicholls scores unbeaten 119 to give tourists 352-run leadFor all the reports that suggest Ben Stokes and the England management have brokered something resembling peace over the past 48 hours, theâŚ
Global framework for reparatory justice adopted at landmark conference in Ghana
Published: June 19, 2026 17:26
Ensuring fair compensation for those affected by legacies of enslavement and measures to address debt burdens, part of 18-point strategic roadmapMore than money: the logic of slavery reparationsA global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted atâŚ
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Published: June 19, 2026 17:06
Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow oil refinery, protests at the G7 summit, wildfires in Spain and Messi at the World Cup â the past seven days as captured by the worldâs leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may findâŚ
Comparison to Hitler, Mao, Stalin? Trump says: âSounds good to me!â
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/19/trump-hitler-mao-stalin
Published: June 19, 2026 17:04
âHistorianâ claims âoverwhelming differenceâ between him and roguesâ gallery of autocrats is that Trump is more powerfulDonald Trump has enthusiastically agreed with a public assessment by a man he met while golfing that the âoverwhelming differenceââŚ
The Guardian view on Labour after Makerfield: change must mean more than a new leader | Editorial
Published: June 19, 2026 16:56
Andy Burnham has shown Labour can beat Reform. He must show that his promise of change is a programme, not another slogan for powerAndy Burnhamâs triumph in the Makerfield byelection leaves the prime minister with only two options: fight openly for theâŚ
Starmer loyalists say he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit
Published: June 19, 2026 16:52
Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure âinevitableâUK politics â live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Cabinet ministers loyal to Keir Starmer have told him that he faces being forcedâŚ
US Open 2026: golf updates on day two â live
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/19/us-open-2026-golf-updates-on-day-two-live
Published: June 19, 2026 16:51
ď¸ Updates from the second round at Shinnecock Hillsď¸ Day one report | Follow us on Instagram | Mail DavidMatt Fitzpatrick has to hole a 27-footer to save par at 3. It keeps him at -3 and in a tie for third. Great work. But not so good for playing partnerâŚ
Macron calls for vigilance as western Europe faces second heatwave of year
Published: June 19, 2026 16:30
More than half of Franceâs population under severe weather warning with temperatures expected to exceed 40CMore than half of Franceâs population is under a severe weather warning as large swathes of western Europe endure the second extreme heat event ofâŚ
âYou canât unsee itâ: how hot pink became the unofficial colour of the World Cup
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/19/hot-pink-colour-world-cup-football-sport
Published: June 19, 2026 16:03
Move over Barbie, âelectric fuchsiaâ is now dominating footballâs biggest stages. But why has the sport embraced the colour?Any fashion-conscious England fan watching the World Cup this week would have appreciated the moment the attack reached theâŚ
Jesse Marsch: windmilling human meme or shrewd protector of suddenly dangerous Canada?
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/19/canada-qatar-world-cup-jesse-marsch
Published: June 19, 2026 15:30
Some on the internet are tiring of the Americanâs antics with Les Rouges. But thereâs an argument that he is taking the heat off his playersSome corners of the internet were determined that Canadaâs totemic and traumatic 6-0 World Cup victory on ThursdayâŚ
UK sexual predator who blackmailed Muslim men online jailed for 16 years
Published: June 19, 2026 15:11
Police fear Waleed Saeed may have up to 70 more victims after campaign of entrapment, threat and extortionA sexual predator who targeted mostly Muslim males online for blackmail has been jailed for 16 years, with detectives fearing he may have up to 70âŚ
Electric is the new normal as growing secondhand market helps Australian car buyers shift gear
Published: June 19, 2026 15:00
Lower-cost Chinese brands entered the market, the oil crisis pushed up petrol prices, and now a third of all car sales are EV or hybridGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe era of an electric vehicle as a lifestyle statement inâŚ
The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know
Published: June 19, 2026 15:00
In International Refugee Week, two speeches paint starkly different visions of the countryThey came in the chill of winter to hear their speaker, a man known to most only as a name.âThank you,â Mohammad Ibrahim told the people of Apollo Bay. âToday I amâŚ
Back to Back Barries: Is the media giving Pauline Hanson a free pass?
Published: June 19, 2026 15:00
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dissect Pauline Hansonâs National Press Club appearance this week and ask: is the leader of One Nation treated differently to other political leaders by the media? They also give their take on Hansonâs attacks on minorities,âŚ
Stacey Warnecke died after choosing a birth free of all medical help. An inquest wants to know why
Published: June 19, 2026 15:00
A coroner is looking into the final moments of a Melbourne influencerâs life and what leads women to choose âfreebirthâ over obstetric careGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Stacey Warnecke lay on the floor of her home, short ofâŚ
Say what?! New insults to use in 2026 | Fiona Katauskas
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jun/20/say-what-new-insults-to-use-in-2026
Published: June 19, 2026 15:00
The news is providing a lot of material to work withSee more of Fiona Katauskasâs cartoons here Continue reading...
Barack Obama says US is âworse offâ than before war with Iran
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/19/barack-obama-us-is-worse-off-war-with-iran
Published: June 19, 2026 14:14
Former president nevertheless said in an interview that he was happy to see a ceasefire with Iran and hopes it holdsAnalysis: Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025Barack Obama has said that after 15 weeks of war withâŚ
Italy PM Meloni âstunnedâ by Trumpâs claims she begged him for a photo
Published: June 19, 2026 14:10
US president provokes outrage as PM says he âtotally inventedâ story in interview with Italian mediaItalyâs prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said Donald Trump âtotally inventedâ a story about her after the US president claimed she begged him to take aâŚ
New monument turns Rosa Parksâs booking number into warning on US erasure
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/19/alabama-monument-rosa-parks
Published: June 19, 2026 14:00
âWe have come too far to turn around now,â the monument on Alabamaâs Montgomery Square readsAt the recently opened Montgomery Square in Alabama, bronze hands rise from the pavement, holding a placard against the sky. It reads 7053, the booking numberâŚ
JD Vance, once an âangry atheistâ, is Americaâs most powerful Catholic. How will he wield his faith?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/19/jd-vance-catholicism
Published: June 19, 2026 14:00
In his new memoir, the vice-president covers his conversion and politics â at a time when hardline Catholicism is ascendant in the USWhen JD Vance became Roman Catholic, he wondered what his dead grandmother would think.His grandmother Mamaw did not haveâŚ
Reports of the blockbuster exhibitionâs death are premature as Tateâs Kahlo show breaks ticket record
Published: June 19, 2026 14:00
Recent Van Gogh show was National Galleryâs most popular ever and British Museum gears up for arrival of Bayeux tapestryWhen Tate Modern announced a major exhibition devoted to Frida Kahlo, few doubted it would be popular. The Mexican artist has become oneâŚ
Luca Guadagninoâs Sam Altman movie dropped by Amazon after it announces OpenAI partnership
Published: June 19, 2026 13:21
The web giant announced that Artificial, a biopic about the controversial tech executive, âwill be better served if it were released by a different studioâArtificial, Luca Guadagninoâs controversial Sam Altman biopic, which is poised for an awards run nextâŚ
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