The Guardian

Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’

Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorismThe arrest in Ibiza and US justice department extradition request for a wealthy American donor to lefwing causes in connection with alleged material support for Hamas is sending ripples through leftwing circles in Spain and being closely monitored in the US for potential “chilling effects” on support for Palestine.Spanish authorities detained James “Fergie” Chambers Fri

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The Guardian

Todd Blanche to sit for confirmation hearing in bid for attorney general

Trump’s nominee will face tough questions over purging of career prosecutors, Epstein files and moreTodd Blanche will appear in front of the Senate judiciary committee on Wednesday, as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal and powerful enforcers in government aims to be confirmed as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.Few officials have been more instrumental in Trump’s crusade to transform the federal government in his second term than Blanche. Trump tapped Blanche, his former personal attorney

general  Jul 15, 2026

BBC World

Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators

The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.

general  Jul 15, 2026

BBC World

Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

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WSJ World News

Eurozone Industrial Production Fell Unexpectedly in May

Eurozone industrial output in May snapped a three-month streak of resilient activity in the face of higher energy costs following the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

general  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian

Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’

Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territoryEurope live – latest updatesSpain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to border checks for residents, tourists and the thousands of Spanish workers who cross into the British overseas territory every day.The agreement, which was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and came into effect

general  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian

School in remote SA Indigenous community on list of places where accused paedophile worked

Police investigating Hamish Tait – who faces 329 child abuse charges – have released list of 55 locations where he worked or attendedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA federal police investigation into an accused paedophile facing more than 300 child abuse charges has expanded to a remote community in South Australia.Hamish Tait, 35, faces 329 charges of child abuse between 2009 and 2025 while working across 62 centres. Continue reading...

general  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian

Former Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue weighs legal action after landlord orders it to stop ‘offensive trade’

Divine Playhouse promoter and founder says venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challengesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former church turned arts venue at the centre of a culture war is exploring legal action after receiving a notice from its landlord that forced its organisers to close the space and cancel planned events.Divine Playhouse is facing possible eviction, with its landlord ordering the venue’s organisers, Heaps Gay Events, to stop “e

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

Oil, Shipping, Flights: Disruptions Are Back as U.S.-Iran War Reignites

Higher prices for energy, food and air travel are likely to persist as the two sides escalate their clash over the Strait of Hormuz and launch airstrikes in the Middle East.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

For Israel, the U.S.-Iran Hostilities Have Created an Uneasy Limbo

Officials see a return to full-blown war as preferable to an agreement that fails to curb the threats Iran poses to Israel. Meanwhile, they wait.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

For Israel, the U.S.-Iran Hostilities Have Created an Uneasy Limbo

Officials see a return to full-blown war as preferable to an agreement that fails to curb the threats Iran poses to Israel. Meanwhile, they wait.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head, But Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela.

A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea

After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.

general  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian

Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD

Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public finances, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has urged.In its latest survey of the UK economy, the Paris-based club of industrialised nations added its voice to those calling for an end to the pledge, which uprates the state pension each year by whichever is the highest of wag

general  Jul 15, 2026

Washington Post World

To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can

The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying

President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.

general  Jul 15, 2026

BBC World

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

general  Jul 15, 2026

NY Times World

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The Guardian

Thames Water says it has enough funding to survive until end of year

Annual results show struggling firm’s net debt has risen to £18.5bn, up from £16.8bn a year earlierBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water has said it has sufficient funding to survive until the end of the year, as it scrambles to recapitalise to avoid nationalisation.The UK’s largest water company, which serves 16 million customers in London and the south of England, said it continued to work with creditors, regulators and the government on a recapitalisation plan. Continue reading...

general  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian

Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition

Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light, the seafloor offered nothing but darkness and silt. Then the bow appeared.More than 1,000ft (305 metres) below the surface of the Labrador Sea, off the coast of Canada, the skeleton of the final ship used by the famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton appeared in its silty grave. Continue reading...

general  Jul 15, 2026