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‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.
Wednesday briefing: After two powerful earthquakes, what is the reality on the ground in Venezuela?
In today’s newsletter: A country already in crisis since the removal of its leader earlier this year by the US, now has to find a way to rebuild with little state presence in evid…
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Why is MAGA in meltdown over the Supreme Court birthright ruling?
The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s bid to stop the children of some immigrants obtaining US citizenship at birth.
‘Complicated and expensive’: Burnham is right about the risks of nationalisation | Nils Pratley
Track record of Welsh Water shows public ownership is not the answer to all the woes in the utilities sectorGood news for Andy Burnham: one of the original 10 water privatisations…
‘Imagine this was your daughter’: how grieving mothers campaigned to close sentencing gap
David Lammy’s decision to increase minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbyingDavid Lammy had gone quiet. Sitting in his ministerial office in …
Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’
Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuelMillions of households in Great Britain will be pushed into fuel pove…
Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries
Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000The era of academy school leaders in England receiving “banker-style salarie…
Specieswatch: How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility
Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following yearsWe know heatwaves have serious health consequences for humans, bu…
Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
Global firms and German startups compete in realizing nuclear fusion
Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corpor…
Gojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years
Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.
Booze ban imposed in UK towns
Two English seaside towns have imposed a three-year alcohol ban after a surge in beach fights, arrests and complaints from local businesses Read Full Article at RT.com
Supreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.
World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was 'marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth'.
Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove?
A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Twenty-nine-year-old beat Representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver districtThe democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated long-serving US representative Diana DeGette in Co…
US: Trump earned over $1.4 billion in 2025, led by crypto ventures
Trump's latest financial filing shows hundreds of millions in income driven by crypto — an industry that has flourished under his policies.
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last-16 and break 40-year curse
Adverse weather does not dampen Mexico's party as the cohosts storm into the last 16 by beating Ecuador.
Archaeologists Find Maya Monuments Off the Beaten Path. Way Off.
Scientists drove ATVs for miles and then hiked miles more through dense forest to reach a site untouched by looting on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They named it Minanbé, meaning “…
NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm
Two NASA astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to fix robotic arm.
Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’
Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interactionLily Allen has defended the live …