The Guardian

Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees in running to feature on new UK banknotes

Bank of England says updated imagery will celebrate native wildlife while bolstering anti-counterfeit featuresPuffins, dolphins and bumblebees are among the wildlife that could feature on new banknotes in the UK as the Bank of England announces its shortlist.There has been controversy over the decision, with figures including Nigel Farage criticising the Bank for, he claimed, wanting to replace Winston Churchill with a beaver. The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, said it was “a silly thing to

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

GPs in England too ‘overloaded’ to help older people at risk of falling, say MPs

NHS bosses giving evidence to public accounts committee admit current position is unacceptableGPs in England are so “overloaded” that they cannot help older people who are at risk of falling in what NHS bosses accept is an unacceptable failure of care, the House of Commons’ public accounts committee has said.Pressure on GPs’ time has intensified as a result of the government’s decision to give patients online access to their services, according to a report by the influential cross-party group of

general  Jun 2, 2026

WSJ World News

U.S., Canada Exchange Proposals to Move Trade Talks Back to Higher Gear

Canadian officials said they had a lengthy and positive meeting in Washington with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as they try to move talks between Ottawa and D.C. on more a fruitful path.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid wobbly with news of sexting infidelity

Democratic candidate already cites PTSD for racist, sexist, homophobic online posts and has covered up Nazi tattooMidterm primaries – live results and updatesGraham Platner met on Tuesday with Democratic leaders in Washington DC as the embattled Maine Senate candidate contends with yet another revelation threatening his campaign, which is at the center of his party’s hopes of regaining control of Congress.Platner did not respond to questions from reporters and quickly entered a waiting car as he

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Pentagon appoints convicted January 6 rioter to sensitive counterterrorism role

Alarm after Elias Irizarry is hired to position in office that manages highly classified military operationsThe Pentagon has appointed a rioter convicted for his role in 6 January, 2021 insurrection to a sensitive national security role dealing with counterterrorism, overriding insiders’ concerns about his past record.Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in connection with the storming of the US Capitol, has been appointed to a position in the US Department of Defense’s spe

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system

Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cutsThe Trump administration plans to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system that has for more than a decade provided crucial data on ocean systems and climate change.In a notice, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it had “initiated descoping of the Ocean Observatories Initiative” (OOI), a vast ocean observation network comprising more than 900 instruments that co

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system

Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange

The action against Nobitex and several of its executives accused it of helping the government evade sanctions and finance militants.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction after six states including California and Iowa cast ballots

All the latest results and updates as New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana also vote in primariesCalifornia elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stakeSign up for the Breaking News US emailVoters in six states have been casting their ballots in the US midterm election primaries. Here are some of the images from polling stations that have dropped on the news wires today:A wave of Democratic doctors, scientists and public health professionals across the country are seeking offi

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

California could be forced to wait for results thanks to slow vote-counting system

Experts say deluge of last-minute absentee ballots and notoriously slow system could delay results in tightest racesCalifornia’s primary elections, including its fiercely fought gubernatorial contest, will be at the mercy of a notoriously slow vote-counting system after the polls close on Tuesday, and it could be days or even weeks before the outcomes of the tightest races become clear.Voting experts expect the state’s 58 county elections offices to be deluged with last-minute absentee ballots,

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

US military says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker

US Central Command says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder

Tommy Robinson attends demonstration outside police station, while others clash with officers near killer’s homeHundreds of people gathered outside a Southampton police station to protest against the murder of Henry Nowak and dozens clashed with police close to the home of his killer, Vickrum Digwa.The far-right activist Tommy Robinson was among speakers who addressed the crowd outside Southampton central police station at the “Justice for Henry Nowak” protest. Continue reading...

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

Hezbollah’s Drones

The militant group is looking more capable now than it did when Israeli forces marched into Lebanon three months ago. Here’s how it gained an edge.

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

What to Know About South Korea’s Elections

President Lee Jae Myung came to office after his predecessor, a conservative, was ousted for imposing martial law. Now Mr. Lee’s popularity is projected to ripple across other contests.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Acting attorney general says Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund is scrapped

However, Todd Blanche said the IRS will still be prohibited from auditing Donald Trump, his family and related entities‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fundThe federal government is abandoning an effort to create a $1.8bn secretive fund to compensate Donald Trump’s allies, but is maintaining an agreement that prohibits the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from auditing Trump, his family and related entities, the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Tu

general  Jun 2, 2026

NY Times World

Toddler Dies After Bouncy Castle Is Lofted by Harsh Winds in Montreal

Severe thunderstorms lashed an annual church party, sending airborne an inflatable toy often found at outdoor parties, paramedics said.

general  Jun 2, 2026

BBC World

Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Starmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder

Prime minister echoes family’s plea that case should not be used to target communitiesPoliticians and community leaders have called for calm amid fears that the populist right is using the murder of Henry Nowak by a Sikh man to whip up racist resentment against minority ethnic Britons.After Nigel Farage called for the public to respond with “pure, cold rage”, Keir Starmer condemned the Reform UK leader, saying Nowak’s family had explicitly asked that the case not be used to target particular com

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Politics live: Australia always preferred secondhand Aukus submarines, defence secretary says

Senate estimates told it was a ‘joint idea’ to rework the nuclear submarine deal. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will be your guide.Australia’s preference was always to receive secondhand nuclear powered submarines under the Aukus deal, the defence secretary told Senate estimates last night. More coming up. Continue rea

general  Jun 2, 2026

The Guardian

Family say British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, given 10-year sentences in February after being convicted of espionageA British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, were handed 10-year prison sentences in February after being convicted of espionage, which they both deny. Continue reading...

general  Jun 2, 2026