The Guardian

‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’

Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bidJames Watt, the BrewDog founder who sold the debt-laden “punk” brewer earlier this year, is the subject of complaints to the UK’s data privacy watchdog linked to his surprise bid to buy the company back, the Guardian has learned.BrewDog’s brand, intellectual property, UK breweries and 11 bars were sold to the US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray in March for £33m, in a deal that rendere

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers

Banks and building societies have started relaxing affordability rules and becoming more creative with productsFor many first-time buyers, getting their foot on the property ladder can feel like an impossible dream. However, the good news is that there are a growing number of mortgage deals that require only a small deposit, or no deposit at all.Metro Bank is the latest high street lender to launch a deal that allows eligible first-timers to borrow up to 100% of the value of a property. Hom

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda

More than 60 others were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain

The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms

British domestic holidays are being pushed to their highest levels since CovidThe start of the peak summer season is set to bring millions of drivers on to British roads, with concerns of traffic chaos as the port of Dover faces its biggest test yet of new EU border controls.The semi-functioning entry-exit system (EES) is credited, along with the heatwaves and fears about flights after the war in Iran, with helping push British domestic holidays to its highest levels since Covid halted internati

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

Weatherwatch: How English summer clouds can warn of trouble ahead

Mackerel skies and mare’s tails signal arrival of warm fronts that push moisture to high altitudes and creates distinctive clouds“Mare’s tails and mackerel scales make lofty ships to carry low sails,” runs an old English saying about summer skies.Mackerel skies are cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds in regular but patchy rows, resembling the light and dark-scale pattern on a mackerel. The cirrocumulus version is white and wispy, altocumulus is grey and thicker. One easy rule is that cirrocumulus

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trialSalsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and African musical styles and rhythms, it is believed to offer many cognitive and physical benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, muscle tone and posture.Now a randomised controlled trial suggests it could also reduce depression and anxiety. Researchers at t

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms

The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.

general  Jul 17, 2026

NY Times World

He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared

Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”

general  Jul 17, 2026

NY Times World

How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister

Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife

Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer professional cyclist Rohan Dennis faces a jail sentence after admitting he drove while disqualified over the events leading up to the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins.A judge had previously warned the former Olympian he would be jailed if he drove while banned. Continue rea

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges

Boarding of M/T Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman comes as expanded airstrike campaign hits five bridges in southern IranAmerican forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday as part of the renewed blockade of Iran’s ports that began earlier this week, the US military said.US Marines boarded the M/T Wen Yao “to ensure full compliance with the ongoing US naval blockade,” US Central Command (Centcom) said in a post on X. Continue reading...

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

How Trump is using his office to try to undermine US confidence in elections

Primetime address seemed aimed at laying groundwork for further destabilization before midterm electionsDonald Trump used the imprimatur of the presidency and United States intelligence agencies to try to undermine confidence in American elections in a presidential address on Thursday that seemed bluntly aimed at laying the groundwork for further destabilizing the electoral system before November’s midterm elections.In his address from the East Room at the White House, Trump attempted to give th

general  Jul 17, 2026

WSJ World News

The U.S. Is Trampling Allies in the Global Hunt for Rare Earths

Europe’s effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the materials it needs to rearm has hit an unexpected snag: the deep pockets of the U.S.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.

general  Jul 17, 2026