The Guardian

Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts

More than 20,000 unaccompanied children risk going to US immigration court alone after federal funding cutsThousands of immigrant children who came to the United States without being accompanied by a parent or guardian are now at imminent risk of losing the attorneys assisting on their legal cases, amid cuts in government funding, advocates warned this week.The Trump administration has severed ties with nearly a hundred legal organizations across the country that provide immigration advice and h

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist

Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.

general  Jul 22, 2026

BBC World

Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on

The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Mamdani reiterates ICC support after urging US to execute warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest

Mayor admits he has no authority to direct Israeli prime minister’s arrest after saying he’s ‘not welcome’ in NYCZohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, doubled down on his support for the international criminal court on Wednesday, a day after calling on federal authorities to execute the court’s warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest should he visit the city in the fall.“I call on the federal government to join the international criminal court and to execute both this warrant as well as any w

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Lobbying giant filmed offering reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press

Exclusive: Guardian investigation of CT Group uncovers practice that appears to seek hidden influence over public opinionA political lobbying firm founded by the former electoral strategist for David Cameron and Boris Johnson secretly pays journalists to write pieces for British newspapers that are favourable to their clients, a Guardian investigation can reveal.In a practice that appears to create a backdoor for private companies to influence public opinion, lobbyists for CT Group – co-founded

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave

Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperaturesFrance recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave, authorities have said, as swathes of southern Europe continue to endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures.The French national health agency said on Wednesday that it had recorded 5,764 excess deaths ⁠between ​17 June and 2 July, an excess mortality rate of 36%. Continue reading...

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide

Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially fearedApproximately a billion tiny plastic nurdles have entered the River Tyne after a “devastating spill”, with the pellets thought to have spread much further than first thought.Nurdles are tiny pellets, usually about 1-5mm in size, that act as the raw material to manufacture most plastic products. Continue reading...

general  Jul 22, 2026

BBC World

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Nolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death

Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timelineSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailNolan Wells’ cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’ family’s attorney, Ben Crump.The results came nearly three weeks after Wells, an 18 year old college freshman, was found dead. Continue reading...

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know

National emergency test alert will be sent to all mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phonesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVirtually every phone in the country will blare an emergency siren at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July, as part of the first Australia-wide test of a new national warning system called AusAlert.Most phones, and some smartwatches and tablets, will receive a pop-up notification and an alert sound that

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach

The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTop US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules.Big tech celebrating limits on their Silicon Valley VC-funded free-for-all might seem counterintuitive but there’s a much broader play than just what happens in one relatively small market.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science

Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different virusesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a decade after the human microbiome was comprehensively mapped, scientists have now identified the vast communities of microbes that make up the Great Barrier Reef.Analysing DNA from seawater samples of 48 reefs, researchers have mapped the microbiome of the Great Barrier Reef, documenting more than 360,000 distinct vi

general  Jul 22, 2026

BBC World

Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway

The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.

general  Jul 22, 2026

BBC World

Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France

Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

​Andy Burnham’s ​domestic ​revolution ​could ​unobtrusively pull Britain ​closer to Europe

The new PM talks less about the continent than his predecessor, but his agenda is more closely aligned with the EU’s• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereEurope’s leaders queued up this week to welcome Andy Burnham as Britain’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote – all expressing the hope that his tenure would continue the thaw in EU-UK relations initiated by his predecessor, Keir Starmer.Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, said she was looking

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts

The appointments mark a shift at the state’s powerful development agencies as the mayor reshapes his economic agendaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has named Lina Khan as the next chair of the city’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and longtime city government official Tony Shorris as the next leader of the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC), marking major changes at one of New York’s most influential agencies.Khan, who previousl

general  Jul 22, 2026

The Guardian

Salman Rushdie attacker faces US terrorism trial

Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for attempted murder, denies federal charges that could bring a life sentenceThe man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in the eye on stage in 2022 is standing trial for a second time – this time facing terrorism charges after being found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison last year.Hadi Matar’s federal trial begins in Buffalo, New York on Wednesday, about 70 miles from the venue where Rushdie was due to speak about writers in political ex

general  Jul 22, 2026

NY Times World

Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia had for years sought the controversial deal to transfer American nuclear technology to the kingdom. It is expected to be sealed on Wednesday.

general  Jul 22, 2026