The Guardian

US inflation rose at fastest pace in three years in April as Iran war hikes up prices

Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midtermsUS inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists’ views that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates unchanged well into next year.Surging price pressures are eroding household income and could restrain consumer spending and economic growth this quarter. Income at the disposal of hou

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The Guardian

Image of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake

Picture was created by administrator in charge of station’s Facebook account who wanted to create ‘friendlier image’It was an arresting image and an irresistible story. A group of tough Thai police officers – five men and one woman – all wearing elaborate festival-style dresses, surrounding a drug dealer they had caught while undercover.The image, released by local police, was so compelling that it found its way on to the front page of the UK’s Daily Star, as well as in picture stories in the Te

general  May 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Canada Lenders Well Placed to Handle Prolonged Energy-Price Shock, Central Bank Says

Canada’s banks have fortified their financial position over the past year and would be able to lend to customers should the war in Iran escalate and lead to a prolonged period of higher energy prices, a Bank of Canada report said.

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WSJ World News

Inside Exxon’s Dilemma Over Returning to Venezuela

The U.S. oil giant is in talks to resume pumping oil in the Latin American country after a 19-year exile, but plenty of hurdles remain.

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The Guardian

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmares

Recording of police interview played in Newry crown court also contained allegations about ex-DUP leader’s actionsAn alleged victim of sex abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson had nightmares about men doing “horrible things to children” and was left “feeling dirty for a long time”, a Northern Ireland court has heard.The complainant made the allegations in a police interview played to the jury in the trial of the former MP and Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader, who is charged with historical sex offen

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Water-related deaths rise to 11 amid UK heatwave

Bodies of two teenagers recovered by emergency workers following separate incidents in Kent and OxfordThe number of water-related deaths during the UK’s recent heatwave has risen to 11 after the bodies of two teenage boys were recovered in Kent and Oxford.Emergency workers recovered the body of a 14-year-old boy from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford, at about 5.30pm on Wednesday. Thames Valley police said the boy’s family had been informed and that his death was being treated as “

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Supreme court sides with Mississippi man on death row in racial bias case

Terry Pitchford, who was 18 when convicted of murder, argued that Black jurors were excluded from his trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US supreme court on Thursday ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black man convicted of capital murder and on death row in Mississippi, who claimed that his conviction was due to the jury having racial bias.The justices sided with Pitchford in a 5-4 vote. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

As summers get hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to considerWhen a heatwave struck the UK this week, Jon Connorton, a software developer, began monitoring temperatures inside his east Hampshire terrace house. With some rooms reaching close to 40C, it was time to deploy the air conditioner. “We just wheel it out in emergencies,” he said. “We were having trouble sleeping.”Connorton and his wife have a portable air conditioner. These plug-in devices

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The Guardian

Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president

Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Abbott will step down from his role advising the rightwing advocacy group, Advance, as the conservative ideologue prepares for his high-profile role as the Liberal party’s new federal president.Liberal insiders have also shared concerns Abbott is considering Advance’s director, Matthew Sheahan, or Steve

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The Guardian

Hanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart

Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire owns an apartmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce billed taxpayers more than $3,000 to attend fundraising and donor events on board the luxury cruise ship The World, hosted by the mining billionaire Gina Rinehart.Guardian Australia can reveal that in December last year Hanson and Joyce

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown

Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in BritainThe UK’s online safety minister says he has spent a week in Australia learning the “practical lessons” of the country’s under-16s social media ban amid concern that many teenagers are bypassing the law.The British government is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks after a public consultation that could see the UK follow in Australia’s footsteps and restrict access t

general  May 28, 2026

BBC World

Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions

Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

general  May 28, 2026

BBC World

Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?

Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies

US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has circulated a draft peace agreement for the war with Iran among allies including Israel as both sides try to prevent fresh breaches of the ceasefire escalating out of control and scuppering any deal.In an attempt to speed up the negotiations, Pakistan‘s foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will fly to Washington on Friday to meet his US coun

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference

Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and statesGavin Newsom, California’s governor, signed legislation Wednesday that aims to shield California elections from federal interference, saying he expected Donald Trump’s administration to try to meddle in the midterms this year.The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

No Kings event set for 14 June, as Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC bout

A Night to Build Community will feature concert with Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright streaming nationwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The No Kings movement has announced a nationwide event on 14 June, directly counter-programming Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebrations and a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout on the south lawn of the White House.The centerpiece is a 90-minute concert at New York’s Town Hall featuring entertainer Bette Midler, songwrit

general  May 28, 2026

WSJ World News

JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

Burnham steps back from past calls to end immigration benefits restriction

Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has rolled back from his previous calls for ministers to scrap a restriction on immigrants claiming benefits as the Makerfield byelection places greater scrutiny on his policy positions.As Greater Manchester mayor, Burnham has called several times for an end to the rule known as no recourse to public funds (NRPF), which since 1999 has preve

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BBC World

Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

general  May 28, 2026

The Guardian

‘Deep unease’ at BBC Radio Scotland as majority of axed presenters are women

The changes are part of a sweeping shake-up by Victoria Easton Riley, BBC Scotland’s new head of audio and eventsThere is a “deep sense of unease” among staff at BBC Radio Scotland after a succession of respected arts presenters, more than half of them women, were dropped from schedules.The changes have prompted questions about diversity of coverage amid an apparent shift to a “more commercial sensibility” for the public broadcaster. Continue reading...

general  May 28, 2026