The Guardian

‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM

Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levelsUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s net zero economy is booming. The sector is worth £100bn a year to the UK, has outpaced other sectors, and supports higher-paying jobs than the average.For a union leader to suggest that the man who has overseen this impressive record – the energy secretary, Ed Miliband – would be a “noose around the neck” of job creation, as U

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Earthquakes Are Latest Challenge for Venezuelan Leader

President Delcy Rodríguez, in power only for a few months, has been trying to balance the demands of President Trump and her own domestic political needs.

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Vehicle hits crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico’s World Cup victory over Czechia

City hall confirms a car drove through crowd‘Several people injured’ following incidentA ⁠vehicle struck multiple people at a gathering ⁠in ⁠the popular ​tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas ⁠following Mexico’s victory in a World ⁠Cup match on Wednesday night, ​Los ‌Cabos’ city ‌hall said in ‌a statement.“According to preliminary information, the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people and, ‌for reasons to be determined by the ​competent authority, drove through the crowd, injuring several peopl

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Salisbury house where Skripal was poisoned with novichok up for sale

Estate agents are offering a 30% stake in former Russian spy’s house for £114,000, with the rest owned by the councilThe house in Salisbury where the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned with the nerve agent novichok is up for sale.A 30% shared ownership of the house on Christie Miller road is being offered for £114,000, with the rest being held by Wiltshire council. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’

Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEU nationals based permanently in the UK have expressed alarm over a Reform UK plan to target their rights to accommodation and employment, saying the policy is a betrayal of promises made in the Brexit referendum 10 years ago.Under updated migration policies, Nigel Farage’s party would evict all overseas nationals from social housing and make it no

general  Jun 25, 2026

BBC World

Ryanair 'reluctantly' agrees to let parents sit with children for free

Previously, the airline had typically charged parents a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Venezuela Earthquakes Hammer Infrastructure, Making Aid Efforts Harder

The power grid, water supply and health system were already under strain from years of neglect and underinvestment.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

King Charles III to Release Tax Details, a First for Any British Monarch

The king is expected to release tax information on Thursday as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Police investigating death of man on Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester

Officers looking into reports the man had been ‘aggressive and disruptive’ and that passengers had restrained himA police investigation has been launched after a man on a Jet2 flight died after reportedly being restrained by passengers.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester police confirmed the death of the man, who was in his 30s. Continue reading...

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Highest June minimum temperature record broken in Cardiff as ‘savage’ heatwave continues

Thermometer 23.5C overnight in Welsh capital as climate crisis makes such extreme temperatures more severe and more likelyEurope live – latest updatesA sweltering night in Cardiff has broken another new UK heat record as brutally hot conditions continue across England and Wales. Temperatures only fell to 23.5C overnight in the Welsh capital, the Met Office said, making it the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in June.The UK’s high temperature record for June is also likely to be broken o

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

The Science Behind Venezuela’s Doublet Earthquake

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela were an uncommon but dangerous two-punch blow known as a doublet.

general  Jun 25, 2026

WSJ World News

Why the Middle East Helium Supply Shock Didn’t Hit Chip Makers

The war cut off roughly a third of the world’s supply of helium, but the semiconductor industry so critical to AI systems didn’t even blink.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response

Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Would-be physician assistants deterred by strict caps on US student loans

Advocates condemn change that caps loans at $20,500 per year – less than half median annual cost of PA programStrict new caps on federal student loans are causing would-be physician assistants to reconsider training, groups representing physician assistants said.An overhaul of the federal student loan system scheduled to go into effect 1 July strictly caps the annual amount of federal loans physician assistants can borrow to $20,500 per year – less than half the median annual cost of a PA progra

general  Jun 25, 2026

The Guardian

Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing

Buildings collapse after double quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. Plus, the apartment renters facing a tide of feesGood morning.Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes that collapsed dozens of buildings, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 more, with experts predicting the death toll could rise still further.What do we know? The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Venezuela had been hit by two qu

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

La Guaira, Venezuelan Port Town, Is Hit Hard by Earthquakes

Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Live Updates: Spain Warns of High Death Toll in Heat Wave

The health ministry said about 200 people may have died since Sunday. The forecast across Europe was set to remain sharply above normal on Thursday.

general  Jun 25, 2026

NY Times World

Venezuela Live Updates: Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Mount Frantic Search for Survivors of Twin Earthquakes

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes left at least 164 dead and hundreds missing, the authorities said, but the full scale of the damage was not immediately clear.

general  Jun 25, 2026