The Guardian

Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county

Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group after England flags were tied to lamp-posts across the county.The campaign has been putting up flags across the country since August last year, and there is a particular proliferation of them in and around Oxford. Though the campaign has said it is motivated by pride and patriotism, the fl

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WSJ World News

Hegseth Announces Review of U.S. Forces in Europe, Threatens NATO Cuts

The defense secretary said the level of Washington’s contributions to the alliance budget would be contingent on European military spending.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

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NY Times World

Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions

Tens of thousands of babies were taken from unmarried women and girls from the 1950s to the 1980s in England and Wales.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Driver hailed for saving tourists from rip current at Louisiana beach: ‘I just locked in’

Jordan Matthew, who has no lifeguard training, rescued a young boy and two women from the dangerous currentA shuttle driver recently used his bare hands to rescue three tourists ensnared by a potentially deadly rip current off the southern Louisiana coast, actions which state officials hailed as “heroic”.In an interview published on 15 June, Reliant Shuttle driver Jordan Matthew told Guardian reporting partner WWL Louisiana that he had just dropped off a group of tourists from Oklahoma at a beac

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions

Church ‘profoundly sorry’ for pain caused to mothers and children separated at birth between 1940s and 1980sThe Church of England has made a long-awaited apology for its role in forced adoptions after the second world war.Hundreds of thousands of children were forcibly separated from their mothers in the UK between the 1940s and the 1980s. Survivors testify to suffering abuse, neglect and lifelong trauma. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence

Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerReform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon has visited St Aidan’s Parish Centre in Wigan, accompanied by party leader Nigel Farage, to cast his vote in today’s byelection.Kenyon was pictured wearing a replica England shirt (looks like Italia 90 to me, most closely associated with Gazza blubbing at the end of a hard-fought contest…), following last night’s World Cup win for Thomas Tuchel’s m

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal

The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it a crucial economic lifeline.

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack

The attack, which shut down the city’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of drone strikes on Russia’s capital since the start of the war.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills as fears of anti-Muslim attacks grow

Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTVMosques are being advised to carry out lockdown drills, strengthen ties with local police and improve CCTV coverage under new national guidance published amid growing concerns about anti-Muslim attacks.The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has released new security and preparedness framework for mosques, trustees and volunteers, warning that places of worship and community centres fa

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin

Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Are Your Ancestors Canadian? Here’s What to Know About Becoming a Citizen.

Six months after Canada expanded its citizenship eligibility, requests are flooding in for archival records. The documents are vital for proving ties to the country.

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

general  Jun 18, 2026

NY Times World

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

FCA closes investigation into Drax over biomass sourcing

Regulator launched inquiry amid concerns that firm made misleading statements about origins of wood pelletsBusiness live – latest updatesThe City watchdog has closed an investigation into the power generator Drax, after an almost 10-month review into the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station.The Financial Conduct Authority said it had “reviewed thousands of pages” but that it “did not find evidence that justified any further action”. Continue reading...

general  Jun 18, 2026

BBC World

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

general  Jun 18, 2026

The Guardian

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live

The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons Hegseth says that “some of Nato’s largest economies, some of our richest countries, allies that are happiest to go on about the rules-based international order and middle powers banding together still think the era of free riding is here.”He says Trump disagrees.“This is not what any reasonable person would expect, and it’s not going to cut it any more.”“The United States has defended Europe for generations, and

general  Jun 18, 2026