The Guardian

Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent

Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measuresAndy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting for legislation that has divided Labour MPs over plans to tighten the immigration system and reshape the appeals process.The prime minister-in-waiting and Labour MP for Makerfield supported the immigration and asylum bill at its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday evening, despite a rebellion by 14 Labour MP

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversalMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after president Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparently policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage.“These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civ

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Police hope new photos will help find remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years after infamous murder

Northern Territory police reopen evidence boxes in bid to close investigation of horrific crimeNorthern Territory Police have reopened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation into the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of the outback disappearance, which still resonates as one of Australia’s most horrific and culturally defining crimes. It also carries una

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Mexico to file criminal complaints over migrants killed by ICE in US

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans ‘outraged’ over killing last week of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agents in HoustonMexican president Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that Mexico would be filing criminal complaints in the US for the deaths of more than a dozen Mexican migrants in immigration detention and those killed in anti-migrant operations.The deaths include last week’s killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, whom Sheinbaum said was “practically murdered”. Continue reading...

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Indian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg

The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | From Canada to Detroit to Trump

The Gordie Howe bridge will finally open, albeit with a new toll for a U.S. government fund.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | Iran Kills Deal, Trump Revives Blockade

Let’s hope the President realizes the memorandum of understanding Iran signed with him was a fraud.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes, as Trump Weighs Attacking Nuclear Site

The president earlier declared that a blockade on Iranian ports would be reimposed.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

Opinion | The ‘Irrepressible’ U.S.-Iran Conflict

Both sides might like to stop but see too much to lose to make an agreement stick.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran

Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

New Saudi-Yemen Fighting Threatens to Pull Houthis Into Iran War

The militant group attacked southern Saudi Arabia after blaming the country for an airstrike on the San’a airport.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says

A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes

After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Australia news live: NT police still seek answers over 25 year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never foundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNorthern Territory Police have opened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of the infamous outback disappearance. Continue reading...

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Minnesota prosecutors get evidence on ICE killings from federal authorities

Previously withheld material concerns fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti during immigration crackdownPreviously withheld evidence regarding the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti is now in the hands of Minnesota prosecutors, helping the state gain clarity on the deaths that occurred earlier this year during protests against a federal immigration crackdown.“Through the cooperation of our federal partners, we have obtained hard drives of previously withheld evidence in the ki

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Hungary’s Parliament Removes Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post

Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former far-right leader.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson

Carl McDaniel was ‘respectful distance’ from animal when it charged and had severe injuries, including broken bonesA tourist who was tossed 8ft in the air by a bison at Wyoming’s Yellowstone national park – an encounter viewed by more than a million social media users thanks to a viral video online – has been identified as a “community minded” grandfather from Washington state.Carl McDaniel had severe injuries including broken bones after Friday’s campsite encounter with the bison, which was pos

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader

The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England.

general  Jul 13, 2026