The Guardian

London Marathon confirms expansion to two-day event in 2027

Race will be staged over two days on 24-25 AprilMove will enable a record 100,000 runners to take partThe London Marathon has confirmed that next year’s race will be staged over two days to enable a record 100,000 runners to take part and raise tens of millions more for charity.That will be welcome news for the 1.3 million people who have applied through the ballot, although their chances of getting a place on the start line will still be considerably less than 10%. Continue reading...

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms

Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concernsThe information commissioner has launched an investigation into a controversial camera-based system for monitoring patients in their bedrooms, used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts, over data protection concerns.Oxevision is described by patients as “creepy” and a form of “spying”, and has been blamed by a bereaved mother for contributing to her daughter’s sens

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off

JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelledTalks set to take place on Friday between the ⁠United States ⁠and ​Iran on implementing the 14-point agreement to end their war have been cancelled, Switzerland’s foreign ministry has announced.The talks were set to begin in the tiny Swiss village of Obbürgen on Friday, two days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opened a 60-day window to negotiat

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Fallout From the Iran Deal

Trump’s agreement reads like a list of concessions to Iran. Will it damage him politically?

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.

The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Rebel Lawmaker Set to Try a Knockout Blow to U.K.’s Starmer

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins by-election to enter Parliament and challenge prime minister.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.

general  Jun 19, 2026

NY Times World

Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia

Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.

general  Jun 19, 2026

WSJ World News

Crazy Rich Returns Lure Cabbies and Even Kids to Red-Hot Asian Markets

Global success of AI-related companies in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan stokes red-hot market fever.

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

US military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean

Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as the Trump administration wages a months-long campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack brings the number of people the US military has killed in boat strikes to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting people it ca

general  Jun 19, 2026

BBC World

Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

general  Jun 19, 2026

The Guardian

JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world

In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the USNews: Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz Analysis: Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025 US vice-president JD Vance has lashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal, saying Donald Trump is Israel’s only ally left in the world, in a sharp rebuke that referenced the billions in defence

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawnThe Barack Obama presidential center opened in Chicago on Thursday after more than a decade in the making amid a musical fanfare and paeans to democratic principles that evoked a previous age, all while delivering an implied rebuke to Donald Trump.Featuring appearances by a cast of musical stars and retired politicians from a less polarised era, it was a seemingly perfect antidote to

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims

The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Mangione lawyers abandon psychiatric defense over health CEO’s killing

Legal team of alleged gunman, 28, reverses position on ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense after one dayIn a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s legal team said on Thursday they would no longer pursue a psychiatric defense in his upcoming state trial over the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Just one day earlier, Mangione’s lawyers told Judge Gregory Carro they would pursue a defense claiming the 28-year-old was suffering an “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time of Th

general  Jun 18, 2026

WSJ World News

Air Force Buys New Generation of Drones Made to Strike Deep Into Enemy Territory

Despite cheap drones having success in Ukraine, the military said the expensive new aircraft were necessary for wars of the future.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Man Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say

A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy was critically injured when he ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo outside Cambridge, the authorities said.

general  Jun 18, 2026