The Guardian

MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’UK politics live – latest updatesDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, is being urged by MPs to run against Andy Burnham to spark a Labour leadership contest and avoid a “coronation”.The MP for Bristol North West is understood to be reluctant to run but sources said he would look at Burnham’s economic plans first, including plans for public control of utilities. C

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party while he was its chief executive.Murrell stole the money over a 12-year period, splashing out on a luxury motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, Montblanc pens and luxury watches, a set of Lalique salt and pepper grinders and 2kg of coffee granules. Continue reading..

general  Jun 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Indonesia Faces Day of Reckoning in MSCI Review

Billions of dollars hang in the balance as Indonesia faces a potential market-status downgrade that could spur another round of capital flight from the country.

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after row over Churchill’s role in Bengal famine

Turner prize winner Helen Cammock withdraws piece after 50 peers criticise claim former PM ‘starved people’An artwork by a Turner prize-winning artist has been removed from the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) after a row about the role Winston Churchill played in the 1943 Bengal famine.The Persistence video installation by Helen Cammock was taken down on Monday after a week of criticism as pressure mounted on the gallery. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live

Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’Ed Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, as speculation surrounds the energy secretary’s role under a new prime minister, Fiona Harvey reports.It is the 10th anniversary of the vote to leave the EU. There will be some coverage of related events here, but Jakub Krupa will be covering this in more detail on his Europe live bl

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

UK marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum – Europe live

Analysis, commentary and reaction on the decade since the UK voted to leave the European UnionGood morning on the tenth anniversary of Brexit.Tenth! Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Nissan ‘shelves all-electric Qashqai plans’ as it cuts costs

Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in SunderlandBusiness live – latest updatesNissan has reportedly stopped developing a fully electric version of its Qashqai, its top-selling model in Europe, as the Japanese carmaker looks to cut a fifth of its models and slash costs.The carmaker has quietly halted development of a full EV version of the Qashqai at Sunderland, the site of the UK’s largest car factory, last year, according to a report by Reut

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Public transport fee relief and car rego cut by $100 in NSW budget targeting cost-of-living pressures

Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport fares will be frozen for one year and vehicle registration cut by $100 under New South Wales budget measures designed to provide cost-of-living relief ahead of the upcoming election.In Tuesday’s budget, the last before the March 2027 state poll, the Minns government ha

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

StubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket fees

Reseller is also ordered to refund more than 50,000 fans, as its rival Viagogo remains under investigationBusiness live – latest updatesThe online ticket reseller StubHub UK has been fined almost £900,000 and ordered to make payments to more than 50,000 fans for not showing the full price of tickets at the time of booking, an illegal practice known as “drip pricing”.The UK competition watchdog, which launched an investigation into the sales practices of eight companies including rival reseller V

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Ed Miliband to say UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth

Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over £100bn of investmentEd Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, as speculation surrounds the energy secretary’s role under a new prime minister.He will make the speech as data shows more than £100bn in green investment has been pledged by private sector companies in this parliament. Continue reading...

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism as Chalmers says he’s trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’

Treasurer says Coalition playing ‘footsie with the monoculture language’ after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conferenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor has repeatedly refused to say whether he supports multiculturalism in Australia, sidestepping five questions at a press conference about his views and claiming “there’s all these vague words running around”.The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, accus

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC World

Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

general  Jun 23, 2026

NY Times World

At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound

Jordan’s first qualification for the World Cup also means a World Cup berth for Palestinians, millions of whom live in the country.

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay

One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says small businesses will “fold” under the cost of providing paid parental leave, as Labor suggested the One Nation leader didn’t understand how the policy worked.It is not compulsory for employers to pay parental leave entitlements in Australia, though most busi

general  Jun 23, 2026