World Custard Pie Championships 2026 â in pictures
Published: June 13, 2026 18:21
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Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after
Published: June 13, 2026 17:50
US president says in online post he reserves âultimate alternativeâ if Tehran refuses to sign agreementDonald Trump said on Saturday that the US is set to sign a new agreement with Iran the following day, claiming that the deal would prevent Tehran fromâŚ
Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/james-harden-weapon-charges-arrest-nba
Published: June 13, 2026 17:37
11-time All-Star released on $100 bondPolice spotted handgun in playerâs MercedesCleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.Harden was drivingâŚ
Far-right and anti-racist protesters clash in UK cities after Belfast riots
Published: June 13, 2026 17:30
Police make several arrests as rival demonstrators take to streets of Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and GlasgowFar-right marches took place across the UK on Saturday after violent unrest in Belfast and Southampton in recent days.Several people wereâŚ
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 17:07
â˝ď¸ Kick-off 12pm local, 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 4am Sun AESTâ˝ď¸ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JohnHereâs the Qatari star man.Sunderland fans will be looking forward to seeing their local hero in action. Continue reading...
MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/uk-london-real-estate-west-bank-israel-settlements
Published: June 13, 2026 16:06
More than 100 UK lawmakers urge government to cancel London event, warning it is linked to land âstolen from PalestiniansâMore than 100 UK lawmakers have called for the cancellation of an Israeli real estate event scheduled to take place in London onâŚ
Revealed: DWP still allowing unpaid carers to run up debts despite being told about overpayments
Published: June 13, 2026 16:00
Chris Farrell was given benefit for six months despite his repeated requests for payments to stopA former unpaid carer has urged welfare officials to âget their act togetherâ after they continued to pay him carerâs benefit for six months after the death ofâŚ
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
The case for Labour to introduce a wealth tax has never been stronger | Phillip Inman
Published: June 13, 2026 15:00
A 2% levy on fortunes above ÂŁ100m â with no exemptions â could begin to reverse decades of rising inequalityAndy Burnham and Wes Streeting have sought to blunt the Green leader Zack Polanskiâs popularity with a hint that a government run by either of them,âŚ
Kretinsky set to become West Hamâs biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations
Published: June 13, 2026 14:44
Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43%Kretinsky and Gold âdeeply concernedâ by revelationsDaniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Hamâs largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additionalâŚ
Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/albania-protest-luxury-development-adriatic-coast
Published: June 13, 2026 14:34
Fencing removed at environmentally sensitive site, mirroring protests against Trump son-in-lawâs projectAbout 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor-wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albaniaâs Adriatic coast, in anotherâŚ
Raducanu overcomes injury scare to reach Queenâs Club semi-final with win over Rakhimova
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
Bryce powers Scotland to maiden Womenâs T20 World Cup win against Ireland
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/scotland-ireland-womens-world-t20-cup-match-report
Published: June 13, 2026 13:13
Group 2: Scotland, 161-5, beat Ireland, 121, by 40 runsKathryn Bryce struck 60 from 39 ballsScotland notched up a historic maiden World Cup win on Saturday, coming out on top against Ireland by 40 runs. The Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, struck aâŚ
Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailandâs Princess Bha
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
âYou make people a bit happierâ: the football app building friendships in London
Published: June 13, 2026 13:00
Footy Addicts helps amateur players find a game at short notice â and tackles the problem of lonelinessCries of âBoss! Boss! Boss!â emerge from the pitch during a hard-fought game of football in a London park. There arenât a lot of names used in this game,âŚ
Formula One: Barcelona-Catalunya GP qualifying â live updates
Published: June 13, 2026 13:00
ď¸ F1 qualifying updates from 3pm BSTď¸ Gasly reinstated to Monaco podium | Mail PhilipJust when George Russell thought his luck could not get any worse âŚFormula One and the FIA would like you to remember the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix for Kimi Antonelliâs fifthâŚ
Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models after US order limiting foreign access
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
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
Ask for help, take chances and be kind to yourself: readersâ tips for young jobseekers
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/13/readers-advice-young-job-seekers
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
People with careers in the UK and beyond offer practical advice for those struggling to secure workAbout 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training, and a recent report said this could rise to 1.25 million by theâŚ
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
UK sets out AI infrastructure push at London Tech Week â how does it stack up?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/uk-ai-hardware-london-tech-week-investment-chips
Published: June 13, 2026 11:01
Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will workOwnership of the commanding heights of the AI economy is a political talking point around the world, as countries seek toâŚ
In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the âfunâ and free nature of it
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind â and Mauricio Pochettino says they are âwinning a lot of fansâTo find a precedent for the United Statesâ win over Paraguay, one must return to a time when World Cup teams wereâŚ
Freedivers, leftover cables and bits of clay: Cuba gets inventive to save its pristine reefs amid US blockade
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
With limited resources and sanctions tightening, conservationists are forced to find new ways to protect the coral reefs of CiĂŠnaga de Zapata national parkAt 8am, scuba divers gather to collect plastic and drinks cans from the sea at Cubaâs CiĂŠnaga deâŚ
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of childrenâs screen time
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their childrenâs screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developingâŚ
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
New York man who killed gay dancer faces 25 years after hate-crime conviction
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/new-york-oshae-sibley-death-conviction
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Dmitriy Popov fatally stabbed OâShae Sibley in Brooklyn in 2023 and was found guilty of manslaughter as a hate crimeA New York City man who was recently convicted of a hate crime in the 2023 stabbing death of vogue dancer OâShae Sibley is facing a prisonâŚ
âWhy would you put a toxic product into the hands of a young child?â: director turned activist Beeban Kidron on why big tech needs its âtobacco momentâ
Published: June 13, 2026 10:58
In her work as an online safety campaigner, the baroness and Bridget Jones director has seen things she can never unsee â and sheâs furious at the tech overlords doing nothing to stop the abuseThrough the open windows behind Beeban Kidron drifts theâŚ
Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/teenagers-arrested-murder-essex-chelmsford
Published: June 13, 2026 10:27
Boy, 14, among three people held after 21-year-old was found critically injured in Central Park, ChelmsfordThree teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in a park in Essex.Emergency servicesâŚ
Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenageâs name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his head of news. After contentious accusations of bias by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott, both TimâŚ
âIt reminds me of the love I felt for my faithful companionâ: Tony Hertzâs best phone picture
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/tony-hertz-best-phone-picture-man-dog
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Shadows glimpsed on a wall at sunset inspired this evocative portrait of the photographer and his dog, LollyLolly â a chow-chow-cocker spaniel mix â was Tony Hertzâs dog for 15 years. âShe had long black hair with a little white on her mouth, ears,âŚ
Sam Lau on the lottery of summer air travel â cartoon
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
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The Knicksâ hedonistic NBA finals run has been a relief from the exhaustion of US politics
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Immersed in the daily churn of Washington DC, I found an unexpected source of hope in the Knicksâ improbable seasonWhen it comes to the length of my relationship with the New York Knicks, Iâm more Taylor Swift than TimothĂŠe Chalamet.But it was inevitable.âŚ
Scotland v Ireland: Womenâs T20 World Cup â live
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/scotland-v-ireland-womens-t20-world-cup-live
Published: June 13, 2026 09:56
T20 World Cup from 10.30am BST at Old Trafford Team-by-team guide | Mail Tim3rd over: Scotland 21-0 (Carter 12, Fraser 6) Now itâs medium pace from both ends as Ava Canning replaces Maguire. Carter keeps swinging, chopping over the covers, pulling overâŚ
Toby Stephens: âI lost my dad to cirrhosis. The only difference between us was that, tragically, he couldnât stop drinkingâ
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
The actor on missing his late mother, Maggie Smith, being mistaken for Damian Lewis, and looking âlike a fridgeâBorn in London, Toby Stephens, 57, is the son of actors Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens. He trained at Lamda and, in 1992, made his film debutâŚ
The hill I will die on: I really donât like âlikeâ â or other imprecise and redundant speech | Louis de Bernières
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Junk speak, like junk food, encourages verbal littering. It has to be one of the worst things about life in BritainI live in the Norfolk countryside, and what irritates me most about living here is the deluge of litter that gets thrown out of car windowsâŚ
âA movie for everyone, not just Drag Race fansâ: stars of drag comedy Stop! That! Train! on making the summerâs funniest film
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/13/stop-that-train-film-drag-comedy
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Director Adam Shankman and drag queen actors explain putting a brilliantly madcap twist on Airplane! style parodyDrag queens are never more striking than when theyâre set against an everyday background. âKristen Stewart is a buoy ⌠â the Laotian AmericanâŚ
âWe eat and drink riskâ: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivals
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimisticHosting Scotlandâs first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow, the countryâs gig capital and self-proclaimed âdynamic global hubâŚ
Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/drug-diversion-schemes-reoffending-rates-police
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemesDrug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services areâŚ
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
USA blast out of the blocks and Canada get first ever point | World Cup Daily
Published: June 13, 2026 07:33
On the podcast today: the USA ⌠might actually be very good? They blew Paraguay away in their opening game in LA. Christian Pulisic, we owe you a huge apology. Elsewhere; Canada come back to draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, an inspired triple substitutionâŚ
World Cup 2026: USA light up LA; Englandâs boots stolen; Scotlandâs big return â live
Published: June 13, 2026 07:31
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 WillIf you prefer your football coverage in podcast form â donât worry, I wonât be offended ââŚ
Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/tropical-heron-spotted-first-time-uk-aoe
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britainâs winter, say expertsIt is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last week a westernâŚ
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
âStop pretending we donât existâ: Seoul fills its streets with Pride colour
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/seoul-pride-festival
Published: June 13, 2026 06:54
âThis is the one time of year people feel they can truly show who they are,â says one festival attendeeTens of thousands of people have poured into central Seoul to celebrate the cityâs annual queer culture festival, filling the streets with rainbow flagsâŚ
Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act | Barney Ronay
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 Hockney loved smoking, he really really loved smoking
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
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
Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/andy-burnham-public-control-essentials-water-energy
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor âseriousâ about taking over âessentials of lifeâ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie at the heart of AndyâŚ
Which song features nine times in the film Groundhog Day? The Saturday quiz
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
From Brinsworth House and Denville Hall to Goliath, Timperley Early and Valentine, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which African capital city and its river are anagrams of each other?2 In the UK, which bird of prey has gone from near extinctionâŚ
The Guide #246: Does World Cup fever leave you in a cold sweat? Hereâs how to escape the footie
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/12/world-cup-avoid-tv-film-music-this-summer
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
In this weekâs newsletter: Are you indifferent to office sweepstakes and bored by endless stats? Fear not â thereâs a bounty of film, TV and music being released this summer to take your mind off the on-pitch actionHave you, like me, got an incurable caseâŚ
Gâwed: this underrated gem of a comedy is filthy, heartwarming and packed with ideas
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/13/gwed-season-3-comedy-scouse-sitcom-itv
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Now on its third season, the Scouse sitcom doesnât shy away from huge topics such as class, anoxeria and neurodiversity. But also, youâre never too far from a joke about âye maâHow had I not heard of this show? Had I heard of it, then forgotten? QuestionsâŚ
UK parents support an under-16 social media ban â but what do their children think?
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
These young people recognise dangers of âaddictiveâ social media but have differing views on a total crackdownNine in 10 parents in the UK support an under-16 social media ban, but the feeling among the children it would affect is more mixed. Or at leastâŚ
Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countriesItâs midnight, in June. Powder pink and dark grey clouds drift across a pallid sky, the palette reflecting in theâŚ
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
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
Tim Dowling: Iâm all for âletting the outdoors inâ â but I draw the line at pigeons
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/tim-dowling-letting-the-outdoors-in-birds
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Opening up the back doors means we have a few uninvited guests in the house, giving my wife the opportunity to practise her tea towel bird-catching techniqueOur kitchen extension is typical of the area: a single-storey box with a big skylight, a pictureâŚ
The right has created a false reality â fuelled by toxic images delivered straight to your phone | Jason Okundaye
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
After a week of violence and discord, this is clear: some politicians know images supersede inconvenient facts. And Labour has no good responseWhen voters in Makerfield head to the polls next week, their decision, as is increasingly the case across theâŚ
Meera Sodhaâs recipe for fried courgette, black bean and goatâs cheese tacos | Meera Sodha recipes
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
âFast-trackâ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standardsAn environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government over proposals that it claims could fast-track chemical hazardâŚ
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
Riots and 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
âIt looks like Chornobylâ: peril of living in Kyivâs most bombed neighbourhood
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
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
Cold War Steve on ⌠Gianni Infantino staying cool as World Cup heats up
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
The first in a special series of World Cup 2026 themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...
Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/rodrygo-world-cup-injury-support-brazil
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasnât in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in chargeI am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Seleçãoâs games at the World Cup. Iâll be continuing my dailyâŚ
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
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
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage
Published: June 13, 2026 01:18
Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraineâs increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasâŚ
Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trumpâs emergency appeal to keep his name on building â live
Published: June 13, 2026 01:06
Workers were returning to the building Friday evening as a crowd gathered to watch the planned removalCourt denies emergency appeal to retain Trumpâs name on Kennedy CenterSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump and his allies have discussedâŚ
Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares âwarâ against advancing candidates
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/spencer-pratt-concedes-la-mayor-race
Published: June 13, 2026 00:35
In video, The Hills actor, who did not contest the outcome of the election, said his campaign to âsaveâ LA was just startingSpencer Pratt appeared to concede the Los Angeles mayorâs race on Friday in a new video where he says âthe campaign portion of myâŚ
Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/gene-shalit-dies-aged-100
Published: June 13, 2026 00:25
Beloved movie critic and arts reporter was known for bushy hair and mustache and affection for groan-inducing punsGene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebarâŚ
Palantir loses legal challenge to force Swiss magazine to publish responses
Published: June 12, 2026 23:12
Data analytics company loses on 22 out of 23 counts in lawsuit disputing how Swiss government rejected firmâs servicesThe US technology company Palantir has lost a legal challenge to force a Swiss independent magazine to publish its responses to articlesâŚ
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
Ex-West Ham director would not be in involved in inquiry into David Sullivan
Published: June 12, 2026 22:10
Tara Warren of the Independent Football Regulator was an executive director at West Ham until DecemberA nonexecutive director of the Independent Football Regulator will not be involved in the inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against DavidâŚ
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
Published: June 12, 2026 22:00
Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in motherâs bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchersA new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic conditions in the developing foetus could limitâŚ
Helen Mirren and six Lionesses receive honours for King Charlesâs birthday
Published: June 12, 2026 21:30
Footballers, charity founders, actors and musicians among those celebrated for service to BritainSix members of the Lionessesâ victorious Euro 2025 squad have been made MBEs in King Charlesâs birthday honours list, while the actor Dame Helen Mirren hasâŚ
Katie Boulter stuns Rybakina for biggest win after Raducanu starts Queenâs 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
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
The Alien Autopsy Scandal review â an exquisite, playful look at how a faked video swept the world
Published: June 12, 2026 21:00
The story behind the grainy footage of a dummy filled with butcherâs off-cuts is an extraordinarily eccentric and knotty joy â with the hoaxers resembling Scooby-Doo baddiesYou will, no doubt, be familiar with the 1995 footage of a supposed alien autopsy.âŚ
Wembanyama brushes off historic collapse and eyes NBA finals comeback: âWeâre over it. Itâs the playoffsâ
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/12/spurs-knicks-game-5-victor-wembanyama-nba-finals
Published: June 12, 2026 20:37
San Antonio Spurs trail 3-1 in best-of-seven seriesTeam blew 29-point lead to lose Game 4Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs have shaken off the biggest single-game collapse in NBA finals history and are ready to face the New York Knicks onâŚ
Elon Musk is a trillionaire now. Is that bad for the economy? â Stateside with Kai and Carter
Published: June 12, 2026 20:30
Elon Musk has become the worldâs first trillionaire thanks to his company SpaceX, which now has the biggest IPO of all time. Public trading in the company has put it's valuation at over $2tn. The eye-watering sums of money pouring into AI are also boostingâŚ
Police arrest suspect in shooting at Ohio festival that wounded 12
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/toledo-ohio-festival-shooting
Published: June 12, 2026 20:30
Eljay Crisp-Carr was arrested on Thursday, and police are still searching for another suspect in Toledo shootingPolice in Ohio have arrested a suspect in a recent shooting that wounded 12 people at a crowded weekend neighborhood street festival.EljayâŚ
Police officer under criminal investigation over alleged use of AI
Published: June 12, 2026 20:12
Unidentified officer removed from frontline duties in the first known case of its kind in the UKA police officer is under criminal investigation over the alleged use of artificial intelligence and has been removed from frontline duties in the first knownâŚ
Blake Lively awarded legal fees but no damages in Justin Baldoni dispute
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/12/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-ruling
Published: June 12, 2026 19:55
The Gossip Girl star can recover legal fees and costs arising from It Ends With Us co-actorâs countersuit Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from fellow actor and director Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought afterâŚ
âTickets are very expensiveâ: 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
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
Canada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Published: June 12, 2026 18:08
Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateAuthorities in Canada are investigating whether the killing of a Toronto police officer while he was executing search warrants related to aâŚ
Should you boycott the World Cup? - The Latest
https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2026/jun/12/should-you-boycott-the-world-cup-the-latest
Published: June 12, 2026 18:03
The footballâs only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cashâŚ
Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract
Published: June 12, 2026 17:59
Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and womanAsylum seekers have been removed from the Epping hotel that became a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests across England last summer asâŚ
Rangers target Derek McInnes from Hearts as replacement for Danny RĂśhl
Published: June 12, 2026 17:56
RĂśhl expected to join RB Salzburg within daysMcInnes turned down chance to manage Rangers in 2017Rangers are likely to move for the Hearts manager, Derek McInnes, if Danny RĂśhl completes a move to RB Salzburg.The Ibrox club and Salzburg are in talks over aâŚ
Number of arrests after riots in Northern Ireland rises to 19
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/police-arrests-riots-belfast-northern-ireland
Published: June 12, 2026 17:48
Police call for calm before anti-racist protests in Belfast and Glasgow as MPs warn of failure over online misinformationPolice said 19 people, including a 16-year-old boy, had now been arrested after two nights of rioting in Northern Ireland following aâŚ
British man jailed for goading American 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
The SpaceX IPO made Musk a trillionaire. The old rules of capitalism no longer apply | Robert Reich
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/12/spacex-ipo-elon-musk-trillionaire
Published: June 12, 2026 17:40
The economic principles taught in school arenât as relevant as hype, connections and total, arbitrary controlShare your views on SpaceXâs stock market debutElon Musk is now the worldâs first trillionaire, after his SpaceX exploration and satellite companyâŚ
Thomas Partey out of Ghanaâs World Cup opener after 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
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