Geopolitics

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges ‘common sense’ overhaul if elected California governor

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn’t beholden to...

12 Jun 2026

‘They destroyed the future’: Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

12 Jun 2026

Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones Low emission and clean air zones attract...

12 Jun 2026

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on Israel UK politics live...

12 Jun 2026

South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day

Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.

12 Jun 2026

Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer

Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.

12 Jun 2026

Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions

Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.

12 Jun 2026

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

12 Jun 2026

Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention

Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatment A video of a seven-year-old...

12 Jun 2026

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows

Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland Up to 90% of asylum seekers in...

12 Jun 2026

Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty

More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first time The votes...

12 Jun 2026

Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast

After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop...

12 Jun 2026

‘The birds will fly away’: can Albania’s flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists?

A luxury resort backed by the US president’s family may be built on a wildlife-rich nature reserve in one of Europe’s poorest...

12 Jun 2026

South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation

Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.

12 Jun 2026

Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank

Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.

12 Jun 2026

Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica

As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic

12 Jun 2026

White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms

White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.

12 Jun 2026

On the ground in the Belfast riots – podcast

The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their lives Stella and Sumayah...

12 Jun 2026

Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal

Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.

12 Jun 2026

Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

Iran’s World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.

12 Jun 2026

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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges ‘common sense’ overhaul if elected California governor

‘They destroyed the future’: Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day

Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer

Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions

The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows

Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty

Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast

‘The birds will fly away’: can Albania’s flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists?

South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation

Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank

Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica

White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms

On the ground in the Belfast riots – podcast

Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal

Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story