3 h. ago Jamie Vardy sees shock transfer vetoed by Arsenal legend despite agreement

Premier League icon Jamie Vardy is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of his contract and had held talks over a surprise transfer to a Serie A side

Sport

3 h. ago England crash to heavy India defeat that reveals Bazball flaw

Ben Stokes’ men were bowled out for 271 with 27 overs still remaining as India levelled the series at 1-1

Events

3 h. ago Russell Martin reveals reason for Igamane and Dessers absences as he directly addresses burning Vardy question

The Ibrox boss saw his side come back from two goals down to draw in his first friendly as boss

Events

3 h. ago Ben Stokes says sloppy start led to heavy England defeat by India at Edgbaston

Stokes saw his side crumble to a mammoth 336-run loss at Edgbaston.

Politics

4 h. ago Rangers reaction: Major striker update, Jamie Vardy, player told he can leave and what angered Russell Martin

Dessers and Igamane both missed out on pre-season draw with Club Brugge

Sport

4 h. ago England vs India: Jamie Smith efforts not enough as Akash Deep seals second Test win

Akash Deep claims a 10-wicket match haul at Edgbaston as hosts fall to 336-run loss heading to Lord’s

Politics

4 h. ago The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges | Editorial

Lisa Nandy’s call for a modern Annan-style review offers a chance to renew the broadcaster for a fragmented digital ageThe BBC will soon charge US users for full news access. In Britain, it may seem a distant prospect, but if universality can be dropped abroad, how long before it’s tested at home? With the BBC’s charter due for renewal in 2027, the funding debate is intensifying. What becomes of the licence fee will define the broadcaster’s future.There is increased scrutiny of Auntie’s independence and impartiality after political pressure was applied through censure, funding freezes and contentious board appointments. What the BBC should look like in a fragmented media landscape is uncertain. A big question is whether the licence fee levied on households should be replaced by subscription, limited advertising or public funding. The last option is surely a non-starter, opening the door to more direct political control. Carrying adverts would force the BBC to compete with other broa...

Politics

4 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel sprints to stage two victory and into yellow jersey

Dutchman holds off Pogacar in sprint finishStage into Boulogne delayed by weatherMathieu van der Poel won stage two of the 2025 Tour de France into Boulogne-sur-Mer for Alpecin-Deceuninck, claiming the race lead from his teammate Jasper Philipsen after a quick succession of short climbs inside the final kilometres exploded the peloton on the approach to the Channel port. The Dutchman thwarted Tadej Pogacar’s attempt to take the 100th win of his career, outsprinting the defending Tour champion on the steady final climb of the Boulevard Auguste Mariette.“The final was actually harder than I thought,” said Van der Poel. “I was really motivated. It’s four years since I won my first stage on the Tour, so it was about time I won a second one.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘We thrive under pressure’: Hemp defiant despite England’s losing start

Lionesses facing must-win game against NetherlandsHemp: ‘We’re going to make sure we’re back at our best’Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “thrive under pressure” after a 2-1 defeat by France plunged them into in effect a must-win game against the Netherlands on Wednesday.England’s midfield collapse was concerning in their Euro 2025 opener, the team sloppy in possession and punished on the wings, but Hemp struck a defiant tone. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Jessie J opens up about ‘delayed sadness and frustration’ as she recovers from breast cancer surgery

Singer says she is letting herself ‘be angry and sad’ after her mastectomy

Politics

9 h. ago Arsenal sign Martin Zubimendi and pay MORE than release clause after frustrating transfer delay

Arsenal have completed their latest capture of the summer transfer window having snapped up Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi despite late competition from Real Madrid

Economics

11 h. ago Stormzy and Zaha’s football club blasts Croydon Council over pitch takeover and fly

The club has now been forced to cancel a junior football event scheduled for this weekend due to security fears

Events

11 h. ago As if graduating weren’t daunting enough, now students like me face a jobs market devastated by AI | Connor Myers

With big accountancy and finance firms turning to tech rather than graduates, even those with ‘useful’ degrees find their prospects diminishedConnor Myers is a student at the University of Exeter and an intern on the Guardian’s positive action schemeSeptember is the beginning of many young people’s lives, as cars speed along motorways transporting 18- and 19-year-olds to their new university accommodations. I remember my own journey down to Exeter in 2022, the first stage in what I hoped would be an experience to set me up for the rest of my life. Little did I know that this was the calm before the storm, before anyone had heard of ChatGPT, or imagined the chaos that generative AI was about to cause for new graduates.Fast forward to 2025, and some of the young people I began this journey with have realised that they’ve spent the last three years training for graduate jobs that don’t exist. Many firms are now slashing their number of new hires. Big accountancy firms have cut back on ...

Society

11 h. ago Netanyahu at crossroads as Trump’s Hamas ceasefire deal offers clear route to peace

Benjamin Netanyahu will fly into the White House tonight (6 Jul) ahead of pivotal talks with Donald Trump and pressure from all sides to bring about an end to the 21-month war on Gaza.

Politics

13 h. ago National Weather Service under fire after failing to warn of horror Texas floods that killed at least 50 people

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was brutally grilled over the delayed warning alerts Texas residents received before the monster flash flood was about to devastate the state.

Events

13 h. ago 'I was banned from going on holiday after terrible thing always happened'

Hotter weather and social media pressure to have a perfect complexion can make those with a skin condition feel self-conscious and for Kirsty Robertson, even travelling abroad was off the cards

Events

13 h. ago Wimbledon chaos: Southfields Tube station ‘struggling to cope’ with tennis crowds as Lime bikes clog pavements

Southfields has seen extensive train delays at the station this week as well as piles of Lime bikes clogging pavements

Events

13 h. ago Wimbledon chaos: London Tube station ‘struggling to cope’ with tennis crowds as Lime bikes clog pavements

Southfields has seen extensive train delays at the station this week as well as piles of Lime bikes clogging pavements

Events

16 h. ago Britain’s HS1 rail link was ‘poor value for money’, report finds

Government-backed study into high-speed project published as HS2 scheme is hit by delays and mounting costs

Politics

21 h. ago Kristi Noem is brutally grilled over delayed warning system as monster river burst killed at least 43

Kristi Noem joined Governor Greg Abbott and other state personnel for a press conference on Saturday, where a journalist grilled the cabinet member on the delayed warning.

Events