The Guardian

Ukraine hopes to sign ‘drone deals’ with seven Nato countries by end of year

Kyiv offers expertise on how to develop radar systems and ground stations as it turns from buyer to security providerUkraine hopes to sign major defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, according to a top official, highlighting a new aspect of Kyiv’s foreign policy intended to show it can be a provider as well as a recipient of military hardware and expertise.Kyiv has signed “drone deals” with six countries in recent months. Three are Middle Eastern states, who be

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

There was an island-wide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Calls for independent review as police probe if cannibalism involved in four-year-old’s alleged murder

Police charge woman with murder after the body of a preschooler was found in a Central Coast home on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW opposition is demanding an independent review after it was confirmed the family of a four-year-old who was allegedly murdered was known to the department in charge of child protection.A woman has been remanded in custody and was on Sunday charged with murder after polic

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv

At least seven killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a Nato summit in Turkey.Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings ⁠shattered by the overnight barrage. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit

Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine, as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least seven people were killed, officials said.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game

Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, remains in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor on SaturdayA suburban Melbourne footballer is receiving “end-of-life” care in hospital after a horror head clash saw him fall to the ground and hit his head on a covered cricket pitch, his club says.High school teacher Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, was taken to Royal Melbourne hospital on Saturday after the incident occurred during an Australian rules football game in Lalor, in Melbourne’s north.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Former General Emerges as Netanyahu’s Chief Rival in Israeli Elections

Netanyahu’s bid to survive as Israel’s long-serving prime minister is running up against a groundswell of support for Gadi Eisenkot.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue

Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks were met with a wave of backlash.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

‘There Is No Going Back’: The Inside Story of Europe’s Rupture With America

Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of “flattery diplomacy.”

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days, according to data from the Ocean Rowing Society International.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

general  Jul 5, 2026

BBC World

The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds

Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reformPolice leadership in England and Wales is plagued by “nepotism and bias” and too many chiefs have lost focus on fighting crime, a government-backed report has found.The inquiry, co-chaired by former home secretary David Blunkett, found a reset was needed at all levels, with scores of top officers facing misconduct inquiries. Continue reading...

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry

Measures to be announced to make funding more transparent amid new revelations about Reform UK leaderMinisters will launch a crackdown on large political donations on Monday, as Nigel Farage faces a possible second investigation into gifts he received from a convicted fraudster before becoming an MP.The government will announce a series of measures to make political funding more transparent, including restrictions on donations from foreign-based benefactors. Continue reading...

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’

Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforceInvesting in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176bn by helping millions more people into work, according to a report.Making the economic case for an inclusive transport network, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) said the current system was inaccessible to almost a quarter of the working-age population. Contin

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Minister calls on Burnham to show path to 3.5% target on UK defence spending

Dan Jarvis, who wants to stay on as defence secretary, says he is confident PM-in-waiting values national securityThe new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, has called on Andy Burnham to increase defence spending dramatically from 2030 and “evidence the trajectory” towards a Nato target that would mean £25bn a year more for the military by the middle of the next decade.The former paratrooper said he was confident that the prime minister-in-waiting valued national security, as he openly lobbied him f

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Mobile internet coverage in UK worse than any EU or G7 country, Which? says

Analysis finds services cheaper but country ranks 57th in network performance and 70th for download speedsBritish holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home.Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member countries, and every other member of the G7 group of large economies, according to analysis by consumer group Which? of data from Opensignal. Continue read

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Anthony Albanese apologises ‘unequivocally’ for podcast comment about Kylie Minogue

Prime minister picked pop singer in game of ‘shag, marry, date’ on comedy podcastAnthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for his comments while playing a “shag, marry, date” game on a comedy podcast when he nominated Kylie Minogue for all three categories.The prime minister issued a statement on Monday morning after receiving criticism at the weekend for his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with the comedian Nikki Osborne. Continue reading...

general  Jul 5, 2026

BBC World

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

general  Jul 5, 2026