The Guardian

Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote

Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportationsRightwing MEPs have come under fire after they celebrated a vote aimed at increasing deportations across the EU with chants of “send them back”, leading other lawmakers to respond with cries of “shame on you”.The heated confrontation in the European parliament came on Wednesday after lawmakers voted 418 to 218 to approve controversial measures aimed at increasing deportations of undoc

general  Jun 18, 2026

Washington Post World

Ukraine pummels Russian capital with largest drone strike yet on Moscow

After weeks of intensifying bombing of Kyiv, Ukraine hit back with a swarm of drones, damaging buildings and igniting an oil refinery.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China

Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years at Old Bailey in first convictions under National Security ActA UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official based in London have been jailed for spying for China in what is the first such conviction in British criminal history.Peter Wai, who conducted “shadow policing” operations on Chinese dissidents in the UK, was sentenced to 10 years while his handler, Bill Yuen, received an eight-year term. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial

Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Zack Polanski cleared by ethics inquiry over council tax payment complaint

Labour and Tories claimed Green party leader breached London assembly ethics code over non-payment of taxZack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics inquiry looking into complaints that he did not pay council tax while living on a houseboat.A report by the Greater London authority’s monitoring officer found that the circumstances of the Green party leader’s living arrangements were beyond its scope and he had therefore not breached the code of conduct for London assembly members. Continue readin

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Aardman exhibition marks animation studio’s half a century in Bristol

Show features characters and sets from likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and celebrates roots in cityAardman’s most famous characters, Wallace and Gromit, may be denizens of northern England but the studio’s deep-rooted connection to the south-west of the UK is being celebrated in a new show on Bristol’s harbourside.The exhibition at the M Shed, just around the corner from the Aardman base on Gas Ferry Road (a name that would not be out of place in a Wallace and Gromit adventure),

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Tropical Storm Arthur downgraded from cyclone as it makes landfall in Texas

Several inches of rain expected in south-eastern US as forecasters expect storm to cause life-threatening floodingTropical Storm Arthur was downgraded from a cyclone to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast as it made landfall and lost wind intensity on Thursday.Forecasters still expect the storm to cause life-threatening flooding, property damage and disruptions to commerce and travel. Several inches of rain are expected from the storm in the southeastern US into Friday, according to

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit

Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachersThe Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell will be there. As will a plethora of Reform advisers, backroom staff and figures such as Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire who has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s party.Yet as populist-right politicians from across the globe and their multimillionaire backers prepare for this year’s Alliance for Responsible Citi

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Hegseth announces US review of Europe forces, says some allies will fail

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park

Merlin Lu faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police released images of a suspect fleeing the sceneA 21- year old man who admitted to setting fire to a cross in Chicago’s Grant Park last week is now in police custody on hate crime charges, per Chicago police.Merlin Lu was arrested and charged with four felony and four misdemeanor counts related to the incident on 9 June. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

Washington Post World

U.S. moves toward troop reductions in Europe as Hegseth scolds NATO allies

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands

Federal agency to use herbicide to clear lands for replanting after 2021 Caldor fire – but public reaction to plan is fierceKatherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe – water-skiing in the summer and working as ski instructor on the surrounding snow-covered mountains during winter months.She recently moved back to live out her retirement along the lake’s north shore. But she doesn’t like what she has found upon her return: a US government plan to sp

general  Jun 18, 2026

WSJ World News

ECB’s Chief Economist Sees Prolonged Period Of High Inflation

Eurozone inflation is set to remain above the 2% target despite the recent decline in energy prices, European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say

The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

Moderna seeks FDA approval of its new shot, mFlusvia, as option for 50 and olderUS health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the Covid-19 pandemic.Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its new shot , dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step toward a final decision ahead of the winter flu season. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Amber heat warnings issued for parts of southern England

Temperatures expected to hit 30C on Friday and remain high over weekend as second heatwave in three weeks approaches Amber heat warnings have been issued for parts of southern England as a second heatwave in the space of three weeks approaches.Temperatures are expected to climb to 30C on Friday, remain high over the weekend, and reach 33C on Monday. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Supreme court to release opinions with several high-stakes rulings to come including birthright citizenship – US politics live

Trump’s immigration agenda is on the supreme court docket with rulings still to come on birthright citizenship and TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrantsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The supreme court is expected to render at least one judgment today as the term is set to come to an end later this month. There are a series of cases yet to be decided that are relevant to Donald Trump, including his attempt to limit birthright citizenship and

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military

Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Offers Hope for Shipping

With an initial agreement signed by both sides, oil could soon flow again through the Strait of Hormuz. But prospects for a long-term deal remained murky as talks on tougher issues loomed.

general  Jun 18, 2026