6 d. ago Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice for divisive wedding

Nuptials of Amazon founder and former TV journalist to kick off on Thursday as activists continue to protest against eventTell us: are you getting married in Venice this weekend?The billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez have arrived in Venice as they prepare to tie the knot in a lavish three-day celebration that has divided the lagoon city.Scores of celebrities and other members of the world’s super-rich will also join the pair in Italy, arriving aboard super-yachts and private jets. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this weekA rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday.On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions.Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Voices: I’m a business journalist – here’s why I’ll never activate my debit card

I’ve been writing about high street banks for years – but when it comes to using them personally, it’s another matter, says James Moore

Economics

1 week ago Elon Musk’s X to offer investment and trading in ‘super app’ push

Foray into financial services could include introducing credit or debit card, CEO Linda Yaccarino says

Politics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone using credit or debit card abroad this summer

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone using a credit or debit card abroad this summer.

Events

2 w. ago High street bank has important warning for anyone with a debit or credit card

The bank has issued an alert for debit and credit card holders in light of UK consumer confidence dipping

Events

2 w. ago Barclays bank issues warning to anyone with a debit or credit card

The high street bank has issued a warning to anyone with a debit or credit card after spending slowed in May. Barclays' research also highlights growing concerns about 'shrinkflation'

Events

3 w. ago ‘This is my mission, my destiny’: a treacherous Amazon journey in the footsteps of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

Three years after the deaths of the British journalist and Brazilian activist, the Guardian joined the Indigenous peoples continuing their dangerous and often gruelling work to protect the rainforestPhotographs by João LaetTataco grimaces and braces for impact as his canoe hurtles towards the banks of Brazil’s Jordan River into a blizzard of branches, vines and leaves. In the bow of the boat, his Indigenous comrade, Damë Matis, shields his face with his arms as he is swallowed by the vegetation, twigs gouging his muscular shoulders.“Get down! Get down!” Tataco yells, battling to control the vessel before its occupants are skewered by the lance-like boughs jutting out from the shore. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago ‘This is my mission, my destiny’: a treacherous Amazon journey tracing the steps of our murdered colleagues

Three years after the deaths of the British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian activist Bruno Pereira, the Guardian joined the Indigenous peoples continuing their dangerous and often gruelling work to protect the rainforestPhotographs by João LaetTataco grimaces and braces for impact as his canoe hurtles towards the banks of Brazil’s Jordan River into a blizzard of branches, vines and leaves. In the bow of the boat, his Indigenous comrade, Damë Matis, shields his face with his arms as he is swallowed by the vegetation, twigs gouging his muscular shoulders.“Get down! Get down!” Tataco yells, battling to control the vessel before its occupants are skewered by the lance-like boughs jutting out from the shore. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Lloyds Bank customers hit with huge change ahead of key service being axed

From this week, customers can no longer pay in cheques using a pay-in slip at their nearest Post Office - instead, you'll need to use your debit card and enter your PIN

Economics