How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks↗
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Wednesday Earlier this…
Amol Rajan warns BBC destined to shrink at ‘accelerating rate’↗
Presenter says he is moving to YouTube to avoid being left ‘behind the curve’ as media landscape changes The outgoing Today programme presenter Amol Rajan has warned that the BBC is destined to “get smaller at an accelerating rate”, as he…
US issues sanctions against UK-based direct action group Palestine Action↗
US labels group ‘global terrorist’ as Palestine Action challenge against proscription in UK nears supreme court hearing The US has issued sanctions against the UK-based direct action organisation Palestine Action, describing it as a…
No more energy bills support likely before price cap rise, say UK government sources↗
Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October Households are unlikely to receive further energy bills support before the October price cap, though more targeted measures…
‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain↗
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium Police in Spain have arrested a dangerous Albanian criminal nicknamed the “escape wizard” who has managed to break out of four…
Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse↗
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviour Saul Adamczewski of Insecure Men and formerly of Fat White Family has been dropped by his…
With Nige still sulking, Honest Bob was left to unveil Reform’s latest ‘policies’ | John Crace↗
The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage It’s turning out to be one of the longer sulks in Nigel Farage’s already sulk-filled career. Few politicians are better at having a strop…
‘Pack of lies’: Robert Jenrick launches personal attack on Kemi Badenoch↗
Reform MP seeks to heap pressure on Tory leader amid confusion around details of meeting with Giorgia Meloni Robert Jenrick has accused Kemi Badenoch of telling “a pack of lies” about her meeting with the Italian prime minister, Giorgia…
Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds↗
Research finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Removing the higher private health…
‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle↗
Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The day before Anthony Albanese secured agreement with…
Why are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?↗
Lethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign…
Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules↗
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the…
Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief↗
Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the…
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes↗
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson , a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a…
Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday↗
Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of…
Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports↗
Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at school The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports. Prince…
Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband stole SNP funds↗
To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of case Channel 5 is reuniting with the producers of Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards for a drama about how Nicola Sturgeon’s…
Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests↗
Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000…
Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire↗
Cleveland police not ruling out links to organised crime, as fire comes amid force’s investigation into fatal A66 crash A murder investigation has been launched after a house fire in Middlesbrough killed two people, with police not ruling…
Mpox is back – and in new countries. How this outbreak can be contained↗
The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected A fresh outbreak of mpox in Guinea Bissau – the country’s first – means the virus formerly…
The Guardian — WorldInternationalSeham Tantesh in Gaza, Tamara Davison in Beirut, and Julian Borger26 Aug 2026 On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive↗
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly cost As Gaza’s population of 2.1 million has been hemmed into an ever smaller slice of the territory, farmers are using every last remaining patch…
‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border↗
Death toll of nine likely to rise as floods and mudslide sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects Torrential floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and in Tibet in China have killed at least nine people and destroyed…
Dominic Perrottet’s sister-in-law denies lying under oath to protect husband over allegedly illegal donations, Icac hears↗
Anita Perrottet tells an inquiry hearing that hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to her were for ‘strategic and marketing advice’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The sister-in-law of Dominic Perrottet…
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada↗
Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated Are you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from you Using the bathroom or having a cry is about to become more…
Extreme heat linked to deaths of over 40,000 people in England since 1988↗
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data…
Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live↗
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket this morning Burnham was asked by reporters whether he was a Dolly Parton fan, as tributes pour in for the country music legend who died yesterday at the age of 80.…
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow↗
Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year The rollout of robotaxis on the streets of London is unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles push back the…
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession↗
Former England forward crashed on M3 in late May Sterling is also accused of failing to provide a specimen The former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a crash…
Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW↗
About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police are on the hunt for a seafood swindler…
At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward↗
Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke out At least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.…