The Guardian
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A news outlet covering global and UK politics, international conflicts, and social issues with recent focus on US elections, Middle East tensions, and criminal justice.
- 127 stories today
- 203/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Politics
- Tracked since 2026
Today’s stories
- UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media appsUK government plans to ban under-16s from 'high-risk' social media apps and restrict access to certain features on 'safe' platforms, while also banning under-18s from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots. The decision faces potential legal challenges.
- Louisiana jury awards $1.1bn to woman who sued over childhood molestation in 1960sA Louisiana jury awarded $1.1bn to a woman for childhood sexual abuse by her stepfather in the 1960s and 1970s, citing Louisiana's 'lookback law' that allows old child molestation cases to be pursued without time limits. The verdict included $500m for pain and suffering, $600m in punitive damages, and $585k for medical expenses. The case aimed to highlight accountability for abusers and support for survivors.
- Pro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UKFour pro-Palestine activists were sentenced as terrorists for damaging an Israeli arms factory in the UK, with the court ruling their actions aimed to intimidate the government and advance a political cause.
- Latest US release of UFO files reveals strange lights but few hard factsThe latest US UFO files released by the Pentagon contain no conclusive evidence of extraterrestrial life, featuring reports of unexplained phenomena with no definitive explanations, sparking criticism and public speculation.
- Texas shooting leaves one person dead and nine others in hospitalA Texas shooting left one person dead and nine others hospitalized, with the suspect in a standoff with police.
- Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoasterTrump claims US-Iran peace deal is near, reversing earlier threats and causing market fluctuations, with Iran seeking upfront payments from frozen assets.
- US consumer sentiment improves in June due to easing gas pricesUS consumer sentiment improved in June as gas prices eased, but remains at historically low levels amid ongoing economic concerns and inflation.
- Trump asking Congress for symbolic expunging of his two impeachmentsDonald Trump is urging Congress to pass a symbolic resolution to erase his two impeachments, though it would have no legal effect and could reignite political controversies.
- Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urge G7 to take action on GazaPalestinian and Israeli civil society groups met in Paris to urge G7 leaders to take action on Gaza, calling for a ceasefire, disarming Hamas, and reconstruction to preserve the two-state solution, but the chance of a joint G7 statement on Gaza is seen as very low.
- Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urgeCampaigners urge the UK government to remove the Windrush compensation scheme from Home Office control, citing failures in the current system and calling for independent oversight and legal support for survivors.
- Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fundA US federal judge extended the block on Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund, requiring the administration to submit a sworn declaration not to revive it, as lawsuits against the fund remain unresolved.
- Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry aboutFears of negative equity for first-home buyers in Sydney and Melbourne are largely unfounded as falling prices are concentrated in the top end of the market, with experts suggesting most buyers are in more affordable segments.
- Can Starmer’s late-night World Cup openings help Britain’s struggling pubs?The UK government is allowing pubs to stay open later during World Cup matches to help the struggling hospitality sector, but the impact may be limited due to licensing rules, weather concerns, and broader economic challenges.
- Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above averageAntarctica's west coast is experiencing a significant loss of sea ice, with temperatures 20C above average, threatening penguins, marine life, and contributing to global sea level rise.
- NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs sayA Labor-led committee criticized proposed NDIS changes as 'retrogressive' and not aligned with a review, warning they could remove 241,000 people from the scheme by 2031 and limit disability support.