Geopolitics

WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger

The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN’s WFP warns.

5 Jun 2026

NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair

NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of ‘abundance of caution’ as Roscosmos makes repairs.

5 Jun 2026

International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders over air leak

Nasa says Russian crew trying to fix worsening air leak in its portion of orbital laboratory International Space Station air leak: latest...

5 Jun 2026

California governor’s race remains too close to call as vote-counting continues

Experts warn primary vote-counting could go on for days in governor’s race, LA mayoral race and congressional races Three days after Californians...

5 Jun 2026

Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?

As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.

5 Jun 2026

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

5 Jun 2026

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

5 Jun 2026

Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?

International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.

5 Jun 2026

Man jailed over 2003 Salford rape for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly imprisoned

Paul Quinn, 52, to serve 24 years for attack that led to one of worst miscarriages of justice in modern British history...

5 Jun 2026

Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role

Ireland’s record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager’s job is facing criticism.

5 Jun 2026

UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation

EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlocked UK...

5 Jun 2026

Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations

Republican states rebrand June as ‘nuclear family month’ or ‘fidelity month’ in latest attack on LGBTQ+ communities June is widely marked as...

5 Jun 2026

Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval

Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in...

5 Jun 2026

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election

The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud.

5 Jun 2026

British Heart Foundation to close 150 charity shops as costs rise

Shoppers turning to online options also affects BHF, which has carried out review of retail arm The British Heart Foundation is to...

5 Jun 2026

US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

Government figures show unemployment rate at 4.3% amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty from Iran war US employers added 172,000 jobs in...

5 Jun 2026

UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis

The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months.

5 Jun 2026

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner wedding divides Palermo: ‘I could understand if it was for the pope’

While some residents are proud to host celebrations, others lament road closures and city’s transformation into a ‘theme park’ Concetta Chillemi was...

5 Jun 2026

‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says

Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier A proposed travel...

5 Jun 2026

About half of California waterways contaminated with Pfas, pesticide analysis finds

Review detects ‘forever chemicals’ in many of the state’s tested streams and rivers, including drinking water sources Around half of California waterways...

5 Jun 2026

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WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger

NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair

International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders over air leak

California governor’s race remains too close to call as vote-counting continues

Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?

Man jailed over 2003 Salford rape for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly imprisoned

Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role

UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation

Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations

Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election

British Heart Foundation to close 150 charity shops as costs rise

US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner wedding divides Palermo: ‘I could understand if it was for the pope’

‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says

About half of California waterways contaminated with Pfas, pesticide analysis finds