The Guardian

First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm SpringsGood morning.In another apparent affront to press freedom from the Trump administration, journalists may no longer enter the Pentagon’s press office, which has been designated as a classified space.How have the media reacted? After the defense department announced sweeping restrictions in Oct

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BBC World

He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats.

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BBC World

Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home

The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

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The Guardian

Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire – US politics live

Other races also taking place in state as well as primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa and MontanaSign up to the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Californians go to the polls today in the first round of voting for a new governor, with a tight three-way race for two run-off spots.Democrats in the US Senate vowed to force Republicans to vote on a $1.8bn “Maga slush fund” established as part of a resolution of Donald Trump’s long-shot lawsuit a

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Washington Post World

Rubio to meet with Congress as Iran ceasefire falters

The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin.

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NY Times World

How Hezbollah Drones Upended Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon

An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.

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BBC World

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

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NY Times World

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.

The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.

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NY Times World

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.

The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.

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NY Times World

A Stray Dog Became a Cultural Symbol in Brazil. Now, Mexico Is Claiming It.

To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol.

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Washington Post World

As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out

European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.

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The Guardian

Labour not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits, minister says after WhatsApp messages revealed

Nick Thomas-Symonds says messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson are ‘embarrassing’ UK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs are not looking to raise taxes to fund more benefits, the cabinet minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has said.In messages between the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, and Peter Mandelson released on Monday, McFadden wrote: “Every meeting I have is: ‘Who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others?’ They’re asking the wrong questions.” Continue reading...

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The Guardian

Body found in search for boy, 11, who went missing in South Yorkshire river

Mackenzie Swift entered the River Don in Mexborough on Saturday evening and failed to emergeA body has been found in the search for an 11-year-old boy who went missing after entering the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday.Mackenzie Swift entered the river in Mexborough at around 8pm and failed to emerge, prompting a police search. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

Google owner Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI spending spree

One of largest equity fundraisings ever includes $10bn share sale to US investment group Berkshire HathawayBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle’s parent company Alphabet has said it plans to raise up to $80bn (£59bn) in equity to fund its vast artificial intelligence infrastructure investments, raising further questions over the economics of the AI boom.The move, one of the largest equity fundraisings ever globally, includes a $10bn share sale to the US investment group Berkshire Hathaway, which

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The Guardian

Hampshire police commissioner urges religious-knives review

Donna Jones writes to PM regarding ‘national tragedy’ of Henry Nowak murder in Southampton last DecemberUK politics live – latest updatesThe police and crime commissioner for Hampshire is leading calls for a review of religious exemptions on the carrying of knives after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by a man carrying a “Sikh dagger” in Southampton.Donna Jones described the stabbing of university student Nowak as a “national tragedy” and said she was writing to the prime minister, Keir St

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BBC World

Border, peace, democracy: Myanmar president's India visit is closely watched

Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.

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The Guardian

Tories accuse Starmer of not revealing all his Mandelson messages – UK politics live

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says it ‘beggars belief’ there were not more exchanges between Mandelson and the PMGood morning. Keir Starmer is chairing cabinet today as Labour MPs mull over the coverage of the Peter Mandelson files. In terms of revelations relating to Mandelson himself, the impact is probably not as bad as many MPs feared; Politico quotes one official as saying the mood last night was at the “top end” of expectations. Here is our main story about the data release,

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Musket balls and a burnt hull: evidence of real pirates of the Caribbean found in Bahamas

Exclusive: First shipwrecks found in Nassau harbour on New Providence, once the hideout of Blackbeard and Calico JackThe first shipwrecks linked to the real pirates of the Caribbean in the Bahamas have been discovered by an international team co-directed by a British marine archaeologist.Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham were among pirates who, between the 1690s and 1720s, turned Nassau on the island of New Providence into a hideout where they plotted their next heists on the high seas and divi

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NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Appears to Back Off Threat to Strike Beirut

President Trump is pressing Israel to not strike the Lebanese capital. An escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could threaten peace talks with Iran.

general  Jun 2, 2026