The Guardian

Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post

Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian peopleA Reform councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians.Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland city council, has been charged with the offence under the Communications Act 2003, Northumbria police said. Continue reading...

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq have pushed the region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join the US in striking sites associated with the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces further complicates a chaotic warUS-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq on Wednesday have pushed the region into “uncharted territory”, analysts have warned.Amid stark warnings of a widening and increasingly “unpredictable” conflict, Riyadh’s decision to publicly join the US in striking sites associated with Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, killing at least 20 fighters, has

general  Jul 29, 2026

NY Times World

Canada’s Answer to Trump’s Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe

The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Prince Harry and co-claimants face huge legal bill due to insurance shortfall

Claimants’ insurance might not cover Associated Newspapers’ costs for defending phone-hacking case, high court hearsThe Duke of Sussex and his co-claimants could be millions of pounds out of pocket after losing their privacy case against the publishers of the Daily Mail, as their insurance may not cover costs incurred by Associated Newspapers defending the case, the high court in London heard.The seven claimants, who include Prince Harry, Doreen Lawrence and Elton John, sued ANL over allegations

general  Jul 29, 2026

NY Times World

St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, Will No Longer Reek of Rotten Fish Sauce

In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Body found in suitcase in Athens 11 days ago that of 38-year-old British woman

Greek authorities identify remains after reported discovery in a derelict building by homeless manA body found in a suitcase in an abandoned building in central Athens has been identified as a 38-year-old British woman, with Greek authorities saying she had been dead for several weeks.Eleven days after the macabre find, police said they were able to shed some light on the mystery of a body that until Wednesday had remained unidentified, after appealing to foreign law enforcement agencies. Contin

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why

Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key maternity site for the speciesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA sudden decline in critically endangered bats is troubling experts, who recorded about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats than usual at Naracoorte’s “bat cave” this summer.These tiny russet-toned microbats roost in caves and forage for insects over long distances across south-west Victoria and south-east South A

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told

Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councilsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereOrganised campaigns against wind and solar energy have proved “extremely effective” in undermining community support for renewable energy but enthusiasm for electric vehicles has jumped following Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, according to a detailed snapshot of Australian attitu

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’

Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their workGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSoftware firm Atlassian has sought to tighten tracking of its staff’s AI spending by introducing “wallets” with monthly caps of up $2,000 for each employee, amid an explosion in costs at other tech companies.The move by Atlassian, which recently cited AI as part of the reason behind cutting 1,600 staff, bucks the trend of others in the tech secto

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?

Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift in the situation’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has entered a new phase in dealing with the incursion of deadly H5N1 bird flu, with authorities confirming on Wednesday that local transmission of the highly virulent strain had taken place.“We have had what is suggestive of local transmission for the first time,” Julie Collins, the federal minister for agricultu

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Icac hits paydirt as Reformers’ ‘shit sheets’ are given a very public airing

Dirt files are always damaging – not least those originating in the secretive rightwing Reformers sub-faction of the partyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrom time to time, dirt files – crudely known as shit sheets – flutter around the corridors of power in state and federal parliaments.They can be enormously damaging even if never published. While there might be speculation as to their origin, rarely is there confirmation – especially if the dirt file emanates from yo

general  Jul 29, 2026

WSJ World News

China Closes the Satellite Gap in Space Race With the U.S.

Beijing is chipping away at American space power, giving Beijing the potential to impair rival networks and blunt U.S. military might.

general  Jul 29, 2026

WSJ World News

China Closes the Satellite Gap in Space Race With the U.S.

Beijing is chipping away at American space power, giving it the potential to impair rival networks and blunt U.S. military might.

general  Jul 29, 2026

NY Times World

As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay

The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

‘It’s just not cricket’: seaside town reacts to ‘Clickgate’ cheating row

Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters outAt the Saltburn over-60s ukulele club there was an obvious reaction to news that the town’s cricket club was being compared to the Argentina football team: laughter. Then a spirited rendition of I Love to Boogie.On the seafront, a litter-picking volunteer was looking forward to the Wednesday night quiz just to get the gossip. But she had her own view. “All I would say is it’s just

general  Jul 29, 2026

NY Times World

Hezbollah Attacks Strategic Area in Southern Lebanon, Israel Says

The Israeli military said the Iran-backed militant group had used an explosive drone to target one of its vehicles on a strategic ridge, raising fears of a renewed escalation.

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

A ​decade on the Iberian ​frontline​ has shown me that Europe’s ​climate ​emergency​ is ​impossible to ​deny

What once felt exceptional now arrives with grim regularity​ all over the continent, and it will only get worse• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSpain has changed immeasurably since I arrived here 10 years ago to begin work as the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent.Over that time, the push for Catalan independence has exploded, sputtered and faded out; the Covid pandemic has hit with unimaginable ferocity, before seeming to linger for a face-masked eternity; and Podemo

general  Jul 29, 2026

BBC World

Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise

Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.

general  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian

Next 12 hours ‘decisive’ for wildfire near Madrid, says Spanish PM

Comments by Pedro Sánchez come as extreme heat renews pressure on firefighters tackling blazes across southern EuropeEurope live – latest updatesThe next 12 hours will be “decisive” for a large wildfire burning near Madrid, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has said, as extreme heat renews pressure on firefighters racing to control blazes across southern Europe.Temperatures pushed higher by climate breakdown are forecast to reach 39C on Wednesday in Bordeaux, where firefighters have kep

general  Jul 29, 2026

NY Times World

Israel Strikes Mosque in Gaza City

The Israeli military accused Hamas of using the mosque to store weapons. The Hamas-run government’s media office said Israel’s claims aimed to justify its attacks on mosques.

general  Jul 29, 2026