The Guardian

US supreme court allows Trump administration to strip Haitians and Syrians of protected status

Decision effects hundreds of thousands of people who have permission to live and work in the US because their home countries are unsafeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US supreme court on Thursday ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s bid to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, who were legally in the US and protected from deportation.People with TPS are given the permission to live and work in the US because the De

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

Iran Plans to Make Billions in Fees From Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran thinks that charging for security, safety and environmental services in the strait would bring in $40 billion a year for states involved.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection for Haitians and Syrians

President Trump has pushed to rescind Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from countries convulsed by humanitarian crises.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer for Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies aged 84

The Canadian musician, who achieved major hits such as Spinning Wheel and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy, died peacefully at a Toronto hospitalDavid Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of 60s and 70s group Blood, Sweat & Tears has died at 84.According to his publicist, the Canadian singer died peacefully at a hospital in Toronto with no cause of death given. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border

Decision allows Trump administration to block migrants from entering US soil and the right to claim asylumSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe supreme court has given the Trump administration a green light to turn back asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, in a decision that fundamentally reshapes the US asylum system.The Trump administration has sought for years to block migrants from setting foot on US soil, where federal law guarantees them the right to claim asylum and prot

general  Jun 25, 2026

Washington Post World

Migrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules

The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

US supreme court rules in favor of former Monsanto company in pesticide case

Justices rule that federal law blocks state cases over label warnings on Roundup by people alleging it caused illnessThe US supreme court has ruled in favor of the former Monsanto company in a closely watched case that limits the way for people to sue pesticide companies for alleged illnesses or injuries.The decision was made in a 7-2 vote, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh offering the majority opinion and Justice Jackson writing the dissenting opinion, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch. Continue readi

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

US supreme court strikes down Hawaii’s gun restrictions in major second amendment ruling

The law banned people from carrying guns in most public spaces and private property without owner’s permissionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court struck down a restrictive gun law in the state of Hawaii that bans people from carrying guns in certain public spaces and on private property without the permission of the property’s owner.At issue was a 2023 state law that barred carrying a firearm on private property without the owner’s ap

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset

Jury clears the 16-year-old of murder and manslaughter over the death of Aria, who died from a single stab woundA teenage boy has been found not guilty of the murder and manslaughter of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died after being stabbed in Weston-super-Mare in December last year.A jury at Bristol crown court cleared the 16-year-old of both charges on Thursday. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison and unlimited fines under new bill

Government draft bill to ban abusive practices in England and Wales hailed as ‘historic’ by campaigners Perpetrators of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ against LGBTQ+ people could face up to five years in prison under proposals hailed as a “historic and long overdue” milestone by campaigners.The government has published its draft conversion practices bill, which would ban abusive conversion practices that aim to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England and Wales. Continue

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits amid boot camp outbreak

Move comes after Hegseth made shot optional for military in April and Texas outbreak has sickened nearly 300 peopleThe Pentagon has said that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development on Wednesday was confirmed by a Pentagon official to the Associated Press and came amid a growing, weeks-long, flu outbreak at the US ai

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure

Late-night vote came hours after US president berated GOP senators over opposition to the conflictSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSenate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution in a late-night vote, hours after they were berated by Donald Trump over opposition to his controversial war on Iran.The US president was said to have harangued GOP senators during a lunch on Capitol Hill earlier on Wednesday. The previous day, they had angered the White House by allowing a vote to b

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Russia used Israeli firm’s tool to crack phone months after ties severed, report finds

Case of Andrei Pivovarov raises questions about how much control Cellebrite has over its own softwareRussian authorities used tools from the Israeli company Cellebrite to break into the phone of a political prisoner, months after the company said it cancelled its contracts with Russia, an investigation by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab research unit has found.The case raises questions about how much control Cellebrite has over its own software, which allows users to easily break into ph

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Exotic hazard: golfers confront 3-metre-long boa constrictors on UK course

Pair of sick snakes discovered at club in County Durham presumed to have been dumped there by ownerFor most golfers, the biggest hindrance they are likely to come across during a round is a strong gust of wind or getting their ball caught in a bunker. For golfers in County Durham, however, the obstacles that players have encountered are 3 metres long and covered in scales.Two boa constrictors have been found on Blackwell Grange Golf Club in Darlington one week apart, with the first being found o

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

Quake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

The quake comes less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Driver Plows Into Crowd of World Cup Fans in Mexico, Authorities Say

Videos show a car repeatedly accelerating into a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico won a World Cup game. The authorities said at least 17 people were injured and the driver was arrested.

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Backsliding on climate would drive Labour into obscurity, Zack Polanski says

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swe

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Iran Threatens Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Marco Rubio Meets Gulf Leaders

The new warning complicated efforts to revive use of the critical waterway as Washington sought regional support for its framework peace agreement with Iran.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live

Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter ID bill Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.A dramatic day is in store in Washington DC as Donald Trump heads for a crucial meeting with Mike Johnson, the House speaker, in an attempt to break a legislative gridlock as huge political fireworks have detonated on Capitol Hill far ahead of anything resembling a Fourth of July celebration.Maryland’s Democratic US Senator

general  Jun 25, 2026