A Guardian investigation reveals that areas voting to leave the EU have experienced faster relative growth in foreign workers since the 2016 referendum, despite expectations. These areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period, with migration increasing significantly, particularly on health and care visas.
La chanteuse iranienne Parastoo Ahmadi a été condamnée à 74 coups de fouet pour avoir chanté sans voile lors d'un concert en ligne. Huit membres de son équipe ont reçu la même peine. L'artiste est également interdite de territoire et d'exercer ses activités artistiques pendant deux ans.
Guardian readers across the US report significant struggles with large companies, citing AI customer service failures, declining product quality, and complex systems that prioritize profits over consumer needs. Many describe time-consuming, emotionally draining battles to resolve issues, leading to frustration and a questioning of the economic system.
Spain's tourism minister, Jordi Hereu, is pushing to diversify the country's appeal beyond traditional "sun and sand" offerings as it anticipates a record 100 million foreign visitors. The strategy aims for "calm growth" to manage overtourism concerns and climate impacts, focusing on inland and cultural experiences.
Andy Burnham has emerged as a potential leader for the Labour party after a byelection victory in Makerfield, defeating Reform. His campaign highlighted his ability to connect with people and generate excitement, contrasting with Keir Starmer's perceived lack of warmth. However, Burnham faces challenges in translating his local success into a national project and clarifying his stance on key issues like immigration and economic policy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to resign, with reports suggesting up to 200 MPs would back Andy Burnham in a leadership challenge. Starmer insists he will contest any challenge, despite slumping popularity amid the cost-of-living crisis and a rape gangs scandal.
Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has been arrested by Gloucestershire police on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. The 43-year-old MP for Tewkesbury had his party whip and membership suspended following the arrest.
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO has sparked widespread concern among Americans about their retirement savings being tied to AI-driven companies. Many fear market instability, widening inequality, and a lack of accountability from tech giants.
ITV secured four of the top five TV audiences in the UK during the first week of the World Cup, with England's win over Croatia drawing 15.4 million viewers. The BBC's coverage, while strong, lagged behind ITV's initial success.
The UK Attorney General's Department has stopped posting official updates on X due to concerns about the platform being used to incite violence and racism. The decision follows recent riots and a surge in misinformation, with bad actors allegedly using X to sow discord.
Geoengineering, particularly solar geoengineering, is presented as a risky techno-optimistic "quick fix" for climate change. Critics argue it masks warming, poses termination shock risks, requires centuries of maintenance, and lacks scientific understanding and governance, diverting resources from decarbonization.
Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire confronted Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin during a byelection count, accusing her of racism and defending Nigel Farage's undeclared £5m gift. The exchange, broadcast on Sky News, touched on Farage's financial dealings and Pochin's past controversial remarks about diversity in advertising.
Donald Trump has reportedly signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, aiming to end a conflict he is seen as having helped initiate. With his focus shifted from the Middle East, Trump is now turning his attention to brokering peace in Ukraine, a move discussed with The Guardian's Andrew Roth.
Pauline Hanson delivered a combative address at the National Press Club, attacking multiculturalism, climate change, and transgender rights. Journalist Margo Kingston discusses the significance of this speech as the potential start of Hanson's federal campaign.
O Centro Presidencial Barack Obama em Chicago, Illinois, foi inaugurado em 18 de junho de 2026. O evento contou com a presença de ex-presidentes dos EUA e apresentações musicais. O museu, com arquitetura criticada por alguns, custou mais de US$ 800 milhões e visa ser um centro comunitário e de memória.
Pauline Hanson addresses her new MP's comments on immigration and Indigenous flags. The Albanese government offers concessions on capital gains tax changes. Iran plans maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones strike Moscow, and Lionel Messi's family requests "humanity" amid health reports.
The BBC has cancelled a documentary series featuring presenter Ashley Cain due to his history of abusive and misogynistic comments about women. The broadcaster admitted its vetting process failed and is investigating the lapse.
Revelations about middlemen agencies exploiting creators on OnlyFans, taking 50% of earnings and pressuring women into explicit content, have prompted calls for parliamentary inquiry. The platform, valued at £3bn, faces scrutiny over its business practices and potential links to sex trafficking.
City & Guilds has guaranteed that plans for mass compulsory redundancies and offshoring of UK jobs to Greece will no longer go ahead, following union negotiations. The vocational training body faced backlash after its acquisition by PeopleCert.
Donald Trump is hastily negotiating with Iran, offering a $300bn rebuilding fund and an end to sanctions, after a catastrophic war sparked with Israel's influence. Despite claiming a "major win", the move follows widespread criticism of the war's justification and methodology, which has killed over 3,300 Iranians, including more than 100 children.
The UK government is continuing its nationalisation of major rail operators, with Govia Thameslink becoming the eleventh to return to public ownership. This move aims to make railways more reliable and affordable, ending a privatised system criticized for fragmentation and profit focus. A new state-controlled company, Great British Railways, is set to manage infrastructure and services.
Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley won for innovative storytelling, while The Sydney Morning Herald's Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes. Other winners included ABC teams for women's leadership and reporting on violence against women.
The 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes celebrated innovative journalism, with Matilda Boseley winning the young journalist award for her Parliament-Tea series. Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year, also winning for short-form and specialist reporting on a $150m NAB fraud investigation. Other winners included ABC teams for reporting on women's leadership, violence against women, and science.
Nigel Farage met with the Bank of England governor to oppose plans for a state-run digital currency, dubbed 'Britcoin,' which could impact his party's major donor, Christopher Harborne, a billionaire involved in the cryptocurrency Tether.
