36 h. ago Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran – live

Two people reported dead in Israel after Iranian strikes; Tehran says 78, mostly civilians, killed in Friday’s surprise Israeli attack and confirms new wave of retaliatory strikes on IsraelIranian missiles hit Tel Aviv as Netanyahu warns attack on Iran ‘just the beginning’Earlier, Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif reported that dozens of civilians in Gaza were killed or wounded early on Saturday after they were attacked by Israeli forces as they gathered to wait for aid north of the Nuseirat refugee camp.The Guardian has not been able to confirm the details of this report. Israel has not allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza since 7 October 2023, unless they are under Israeli military escort. A complete internet blackout in the Gaza Strip since Thursday has made reporting even more challenging. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Trump demands a ‘Thank You’ from Newsom after appeals court delays bid to boot military from Los Angeles

A late-night decision by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a blow to California Governor Gavin Newsom

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59 h. ago Donald Trump demands 'no fat soldiers' be shown at rambling Fort Bragg speech

The US leader turned what was intended to be a 250th birthday celebration for the US Army into a full-blown political rally, and demanded "no fat soldiers" be shown behind him at Fort Bragg

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5 d. ago Share your experience of being scammed into buying fake concert tickets

We’d like to hear from people who have been scammed and ended up buying fake tickets for a live eventThere are plenty of high-profile headlining concerts in the UK this summer, from Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour to Oasis’ long-anticipated reunion shows. Besides the ongoing issue of ticket touting, concert-goers face the possibility of being scammed and discovering they’ve bought fake tickets.Earlier this year, Ticketmaster released an official warning to fans planning to attend any concerts this summer. They encouraged hopeful buyers to purchase tickets on official sites only. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Keir Starmer holds talks with Nato chief as he pushes Britain to agree £30BILLION hike in defence spending demanded by Donald Trump

Mark Rutte has been holding talks with the PM in London, and gave a speech warning of the need for a 'quantum leap' in investment.

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6 d. ago LA protests live: Trump demands ‘bring in the Troops’ after dozens arrested and reports of looting

California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of acting like a ‘dictator’ for instigating ‘chaos and violence’

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8 d. ago Ministers accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ over UK’s soft power around the world

Government’s own advisers warn of funding crisis for BBC World Service, British Council and universitiesAs US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?Ministers have been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over threats to the UK’s soft power around the world, as some of their own advisers warned a funding crisis is undermining key institutions promoting British influence.Members of the government’s new soft power council, set up by ministers earlier this year, warned the BBC World Service, the British Council and universities – regarded as the bodies at the forefront of the UK’s soft power efforts – all face major financial pressures. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia making ‘progress’ to meet Trump’s demands to stop antisemitism

Harvard has denied Trump demands and sued to protect billions in paused funding, while Columbia has largely agreed to administration requests on antisemitism

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9 d. ago Harvard demands federal judge block Donald Trump's ban on foreign students in new claim

Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump 's effort to block foreign students from attending the Ivy League schoo.

Politics

1 week ago NATO chief makes huge demand to UK on defence spending after Donald Trump calls

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte today said allies will find themselves 'in great difficulty' in the coming years if they stick with the current 2% GDP alliance spending target

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1 week ago Trump moves to officially strip $1 BILLION from 'radical left monsters' NPR and PBS

President Donald Trump's demand to strip $1.1 billion in federal funding from National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service came one step closer to reality

Politics

1 week ago New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK is 'more transmissible'

The new Covid-19 variant may spread more easily than earlier strains, experts warn

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1 week ago New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK as doctors warn of nine key symptoms

The new Covid variant may spread more easily than earlier strains, experts warn

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1 week ago How the use of a word in the Guardian has gotten some readers upset | Elisabeth Ribbans

‘Got’ was changed during the editing of an opinion piece, leading to correspondence lamenting a slide into American English. But language isn’t a fortressIn Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part II, a messenger breathlessly announces to the king that, “Jack Cade hath gotten London bridge”. Hold this late 16th-century text in mind as we fast forward to last week when Martin Kettle, associate editor and columnist at the Guardian in the UK, was seen to suggest in an opinion piece that, if King Charles has pushed the boundaries of neutrality, such as with his speech to open the new Canadian parliament, he has so far “gotten away with it”.In a letter published the next day, a reader asked teasingly if this use of “gotten” – and another writer’s reference to a “faucet” – were signs the Guardian had fallen into line with Donald Trump’s demand that news agencies adopt current US terminology, such as referring to the “Gulf of America”.Elisabeth Ribbans is the Guardian’s global readers’ editorguardian...

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1 week ago Trump demands Congress back DOGE’s $9.4 billion cuts to USAID and PBS

Clawback proposal seeks to continue DOGE-style cuts as Elon Musk leaves administration post

Politics

1 week ago Trump extendss sympathy after Biden cancer diagnosis – but it doesn’t last long

The president wished his predecessor well but has since reverted to attacks – and dabbled in conspiracy theories After Joe Biden revealed his cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump offered an uncharacteristically empathetic and simple response.“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” the president wrote on social media. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Half of Americans say they are already cutting back because of tariffs — and that includes summer vacation plans

While Donald Trump demands that companies ‘eat the tariffs’, multiple surveys and polls show that Americans are expecting major price hikes

Politics

1 week ago 'Holy grail' cancer therapy gives terminally ill men new hope in major breakthrough

An experimental therapy for men 'knocking on death's door' has seen stunning results in clinical trials - with one doctor branding it the 'Holy Grail' of cancer treatments.

Science

2 w. ago MIKEY SMITH: 7 wild and unhinged Donald Trump moments as he makes shocking comment about Joe Biden's cancer

As we bid farewell to Elon Musk as a semi-on the books government employee, Trump managed to offend cancer sufferers and double steel tariffs all while failing to rule out a pardon for Diddy. Just another quiet day in Trump world

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2 w. ago Watch: Joe Biden gives candid first health update since cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden has revealed he has begun treatment for prostate cancer.

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