The Guardian

ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 in response to higher inflation caused by the war in Iran.The ECB raised its main deposit rate from 2% to 2.25% and financial markets are pricing in two more rises by next spring. Continue reading...

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July.“The beginning of the World Cup will make it more difficult for the United States to carry out a military action in Cuba,” said Carlos Alzugaray, Cuba’s former ambassador to the

general  Jun 11, 2026

NY Times World

Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing

A Thai court convicted the men, who are Uyghur, for a terrorist attack at a Hindu shrine that killed 20 and injured dozens more.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car

PC Jess Turnbull was responding to separate crash when she was hit by MercedesA 19-year-old police officer has died after being struck by a car while responding to another crash.PC Jess Turnbull, a Northumbria police officer since September last year, was described by her chief constable, Vanessa Jardine, as “dedicated and committed” with so much to look forward to. Continue reading...

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences to two Uyghur men from the north-western Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people.The explosion occurred at the Erawan Shrine in the centre of Bangkok, an area popular with foreign tourists. As well as the 20 people killed, another 120 were injured. Five of the dead were from mainland China and t

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

ITV says World Cup will be ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising

Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event ITV has ever aired, the broadcaster has said, with bosses dubbing the expanded tournament a “six-week summer Super Bowl moment” for TV advertising.ITV is airing 51 of the 104 matches across the men’s tournament, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, which is the biggest yet after an expansion from 32 to 48 teams. Continue reading...

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

​John Healey resigns as defence secretary over military spending

Minister accuses Starmer of being ‘unable to commit the resources to defend the country at this time of rising threats’The defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned over the government’s defence spending plans.The long-awaited defence investment plan was expected to be published imminently, but in a letter to the prime minister, Keir Starmer, Healey said it fell “well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”. Continue reading...

general  Jun 11, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer

John Healey unexpectedly announced his resignation on Thursday, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer had failed to invest enough money in British defense.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners

Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have formally asked prosecutors to upgrade the charges against the bar’s owners after text messages emerged discussing the danger.Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured in the blaze at Le Constellation bar, which investigators believe started in the basement when sparklers attached to champa

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Democrats prepare for potential election interference in midterms – US politics live

The Democrats are wargaming messaging strategies over fears that Donald Trump may try to influence the midterm electionsAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are c

general  Jun 11, 2026

BBC World

What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission

BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Fund linked to key Trump allies backed push to sow doubt about 2024 election

Guardian review finds group tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading ads in swing statesAs the 2024 election approached, advertisements began popping up in key swing states suggesting local officials had discretion not to certify elections.The advertisements, reported at the time by ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch, were misleading. Certification is not optional, and officials are required to certify the vote once the proper process for any election challenges are complete and an

general  Jun 11, 2026

WSJ World News

India Says U.S. Strike on Tanker in Iran Blockade Killed Three Nationals

The deaths are the first known to have occurred from U.S. action to enforce its blockade.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

US and Iran trade fire after Trump threatens Tehran over stalled talks | First Thing

Iran says US attacks make ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’. Plus, Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ when asked about jump to 4.2%Good morning.Has the ceasefire collapsed yet?What is the status of negotiations? Talks to turn the ceasefire into a durable peace deal have stalled for weeks, with periodic flare-ups as both sides continued to launch limited strikes and trade blame for violating the truce.What do the two side want? Iran seeks the lifting of international sanctions, the unfreezing of

general  Jun 11, 2026

Washington Post World

Iran targets U.S. bases for a second night, raising fears of return to all-out war

Iran said it launched the attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in response to U.S. strikes that it claimed effectively rendered the April ceasefire "meaningless."

general  Jun 11, 2026

BBC World

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power.Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (Seia) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In M

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child

Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil, accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl, allegedly to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year.Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences. Continue reading...

general  Jun 11, 2026

BBC World

Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises

Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

general  Jun 11, 2026

The Guardian

China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover

Sources say Chinese firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’ relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese owner of British Steel has started a formal process under an international treaty to win compensation from the UK government over its decision to nationalise the Scunthorpe steelworks.Jingye Steel said it would seek to recover money via China’s bilateral investment treaty with the UK, after more than a year of negotiations over the size of a

general  Jun 11, 2026