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.
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.
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.
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.
Bernard Arnault, właściciel LVMH, przejął francuski tygodnik "Challenges", co budzi obawy o niezależność mediów. Organizacja Reporterzy Bez Granic i związki dziennikarzy złożyli skargi, wskazując na luki w prawie dotyczące kontroli własności mediów.
Pacientes diagnosticados com demência lutam contra estereótipos e exigem apoio médico mais eficaz, combatendo a visão de que a doença implica apenas perdas e dependência
The Taliban have ordered a ban on smartphone use for government officials, citing concerns over productivity and leaks. The directive, issued by military courts, mandates phone destruction and legal punishment for violators. Analysts suggest this could foreshadow broader restrictions on the general population.
The BBC faces scrutiny after presenter Ashley Cain's alleged misconduct in Las Vegas halted filming for a documentary. This occurred months after the BBC was informed of offensive social media posts by Cain, raising questions about vetting procedures.
New research indicates Brexit has reduced UK exports to the EU by 12%, with services exports down 7% and goods exports down 16%. Leaving the single market accounts for most of this decline, with regulatory costs having a greater impact than customs barriers. Rejoining the customs union would offer only a minor benefit.
تنتقد مقالة في الغارديان قرار حظر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي لمن هم دون 16 عامًا في المملكة المتحدة، معتبرة أنه حل سطحي لا يعالج الأسباب الجذرية لمشكلات سلامة الأطفال على الإنترنت، ويشبهه بحظر أسترالي أثبت عدم فعاليته.
Andy Burnham's campaign is reportedly trying to prevent ministers from resigning to avoid destabilizing Keir Starmer's government amid fallout from the Makerfield byelection. Burnham's team seeks a managed transition, not immediate chaos, should he win the election. Starmer's allies are discussing strategies to counter a potential challenge.
French riot police, deployed under a UK-France deal, are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers in northern France. The £660m deal aims to prevent small boat launches, but refugee charities condemn the potential use of water cannon as "sickening" and inhumane.
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m UK deal are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers. Refugee charities have condemned the move as "sickening" and "inhumane".
Matt Wrack, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, believes Andy Burnham is Labour's strongest candidate to defeat Reform in a general election and potentially lead the party. Wrack expressed deep concern over Reform's potential impact on education and trade unions, citing hostility from Reform councillors. He also criticized the current Labour government's continuation of Tory policies on academisation and SEND provision.
Matt Wrack, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, believes Andy Burnham is Labour's strongest candidate to defeat Reform in a general election. Wrack expressed deep concern over Reform's potential impact on education and trade unions, citing hostility from Reform councillors. He also called for more robust change from Labour than currently seen, particularly on academisation and SEND provision.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland delivered standout performances in recent World Cup matches. Messi scored a hat-trick, Mbappé set a new national scoring record for France, and Haaland netted two goals in his GWC debut.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
An Israeli real estate event in London, despite prior denials, advertised land in settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Pamphlets showed projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, and other locations. The event faced calls for cancellation from MPs and civil society groups.
G7 Liderler Zirvesi'nde İtalya Başbakanı Giorgia Meloni'nin sigarayı bıraktığını açıklaması, Avrupa Konseyi Başkanı Charles Michel'in espri dolu tepkisi ve Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan'ın geçmişteki uyarısı akıllara geldi.
BBC presenter Ashley Cain, known for a documentary series on dangerous places, has a history of making abusive and misogynistic remarks about women on social media. Tweets from before his BBC appointment used derogatory terms and offensive sexualized language, raising questions about the BBC's vetting process.
