3 h. ago Toxic briefing that backfired on Keir: How No 10's bid to block a Streeting challenge left him quipping I'm a Faithful not a Traitor!

Wes Streeting took to social media to praise the newly elected socialist mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, heralding a victory that held 'lessons for progressives'.

Events

3 h. ago Trump in Epstein meltdown as controversial GOP lawmaker is rushed to Situation Room summit

Top Trump administration officials met in the White House Wednesday regarding bipartisan efforts in the US House to force a vote on releasing the DOJ's case files related to Epstein.

Politics

4 h. ago Vance praises RFK Jr’s MAHA movement as ‘critical of our success’ during summit

The vice president lauded RFK Jr. for his willingness to question established science

Politics

4 h. ago A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

Politics

5 h. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night amid album success detailing messy split from ex

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

Politics

6 h. ago Viggosdottir strikes late to cap Bayern comeback as Arsenal slump to WCL loss

Arsenal needed a performance and a result against a European powerhouse, their form in theWomen’s Super League letting them down, but Renée Slegers’s side relinquished their 2-0 advantage and all three points to Bayern Munich far too easily, plunging their Champions League defence into tricky waters.Last season, a battling comeback from 2-1 down to a 3-2 victory over Bayern in their final group game avenged their opening 5-2 loss to the Bavarian side and kickstarted their phenomenal run to the final. It marked a turning point in their season, demonstrating a mental toughness that carried them to a second Champions League title. Their collapse here showed they are yet to recapture the spirit that ensured success in May. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Downing Street under fire after briefings plunge Starmer into leadership crisis

Health secretary Wes Streeting criticises ‘toxic culture’ around Number 10 and denies coup plan

Events

7 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes honest admission after angering England fans

Thomas Tuchel ruffled some feathers last month by criticising the "silent" England supporters during their 3-0 win over Wales - and he will return to Wembley on Thursday night

Sport

7 h. ago US strikes against boats in Caribbean ‘disregard international law’, French minister says

G7 foreign ministers questioned Marco Rubio about the attacks on what the Trump administration claims are drug smugglersStakes rise as Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to the CaribbeanIs US preparing to attack Venezuela and how has Maduro regime responded?The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, is facing questions from his fellow G7 foreign ministers about the legality of the US strikes in the Caribbean on ships it says it suspects of carrying drugs.The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, criticised the military operations, saying they could contribute to instability in the region, but his suggestion that the attacks were unlawful was also a rare criticism of the Trump administration. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election | Editorial

As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hopeDuring the US presidential election campaign of 2016, Viktor Orbán was the only European Union leader to back Donald Trump. Which was hardly surprising. Whether in relation to the the normalisation of great replacement theory, or the bullying and harassment of the media, Mr Orbán more or less wrote the playbook for the Maga movement. The former White House strategist Steve Bannon has eulogised Hungary’s prime minister as the “Trump before Trump”.Last week, ahead of crucial Hungarian elections in less than six months’ time, the US president returned some political favours. As Mr Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term presiding over a nation which he boasts of having turned into an illiberal democracy, his Fidesz party trails in the polls. As well as a few signed Maga baseball caps, an Orbán visit to Washington yielded considerably more valuable pre-election gifts. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore

Former US vice-president also critical of Donald Trump and Bill Gates as negotiations begin in earnestHello comrades, this is Nina Lakhani in chilly New York City taking over the blog for the next few hours. Thanks very much to my colleague Matt Taylor in London Town who will be back in the hot seat on Friday morning.Leading climate activists and influencers have signed a letter criticising PR firm Edelman over its role at the Cop30 summit in Brazil. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago Ruben Amorim's first Man United transfer slammed in £25m theory

Manchester United have been forced to endure a few transfer misses in recent years with one of those made under Ruben Amorim being criticised.

Economics

8 h. ago Media watchdog under fire as new tech chief launches blistering attack

Liz Kendall criticised the sluggish pace of the media regulator and said families across the country 'have been waiting too long for the protections' under the Online Safety Act

Events

8 h. ago Pakistani parliament votes to give army chief new powers and legal immunity

Critics attack constitutional amendment that will also limit supreme court’s independence as ‘funeral for democracy’Pakistan’s parliament has passed a controversial amendment to its constitution that will expand the powers of the army chief and grant him lifelong legal immunity while limiting the independence of the supreme court, in a move critics described as a “funeral for democracy”.Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s powerful army chief who is widely seen as a de facto ruler of the country, was the main benefactor from the 27th constitutional amendment, which was passed by the parliamentary lower house on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago BBC board: The 10 people tasked with appointing new director

One board member, Sir Robbie Gibb, faced sharp criticism in the Commons on Wednesday

Politics

10 h. ago Middlesborough break silence on Rob Edwards’ departure to Wolves

The club released a pointed statement praising the ‘sense of unity’ on display in Saturday’s game against Birmingham City, which Edwards was stood down for

Events

10 h. ago Jennifer Aniston gushes about new hypnotherapist boyfriend Jim Curtis as she strips down for ELLE cover shoot

Besotted actress Aniston heaped praise on her new partner Curtis, 50, while also revealing his many qualities.

Events

11 h. ago Alison Hammond responds to weight loss criticism with searing question

The TV star has opened up about her weight loss

Politics

12 h. ago Boyfriends are cringe. But is the #boysober trend a feminist reclamation or a neoconservative tilt? | Lisa Portolan

Young women are rejecting the idea of emotional dependence on men. But as with any online feminist movement, it exists in tensionA few years ago, I wrote about the rise of the “soft” and “hard” launch on social media, those curated posts that signalled a new relationship. Online platforms had become an extension of the romance plot, a public stage where intimacy was proof of worth, and coupledom was still the ultimate status symbol.Back then, my research showed that many people felt their lives had not truly begun until they’d met someone. Being single wasn’t just a relationship status; it was an existential pause. To “get a life,” as the old saying went, meant to find a partner. Romance was the scaffolding of selfhood. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr's dad said three words his son never thought he would hear

The British boxing legend was full of praise for his son after Chris Jr went the full 12 rounds with Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in April

Politics