» Peru imposes curfew in province where 13 mine workers were killed
06/05/25 09:27 from BBC News - World
A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners.
» Germany's Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor
06/05/25 09:26 from BBC News - World
Conservative Friedrich Merz unexpectedly falls short of the numbers needed to become chancellor.
» Jamie Cullum to compose music for RSC’s The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie
06/05/25 09:00 from World news | The Guardian
The musician is to debut as a theatre composer for W Somerset Maugham’s 1926 comedy adapted by Laura Wade and directed by Tamara Harvey Jamie Cullum is to make his debut as a theatre composer for the Royal Shakespeare Company this summer...
» Germany’s Merz falls short of votes needed to be chancellor in unprecedented shock first ballot – Europe live
06/05/25 08:52 from World news | The Guardian
Session adjourned so parties can consult over process that had been expected to anoint CDU/CSU leader to replace outgoing Olaf Scholz Scholz to hand over power to sound of feminist anthem For what it’s worth, multiple German media are no...
» Hamas says 'no point' to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza
06/05/25 08:49 from BBC News - World
The UN also expresses alarm after Israel approves a new plan that may include seizing all of Gaza indefinitely and controlling aid.
» UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say
06/05/25 08:49 from World news | The Guardian
Researchers call for urgent action as fragments of plastic found in human brains and pollute food, water and air The UK is falling behind on international efforts to tackle microplastics, scientists have said, as the pollutants continue ...
» UK business activity falls for the first time since October 2023 as trade tensions hurt economy, and car sales slide – business live
06/05/25 08:47 from World news | The Guardian
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Trump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers told Car sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago. New industry data sho...
» Streeting declines to rule out winter fuel payments rethink after Labour losses in local elections – UK politics live
06/05/25 08:38 from World news | The Guardian
Health secretary says winter fuel payment cut was a topic on the doorsteps during local election campaigning Wes Streeting , the health secretary, was ostensibly doing a media round this morning to promote a government announcement about...
» How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
06/05/25 08:36 from BBC News - World
Himanshi Narwal's husband was among the victims of the deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
» Deliveroo agrees £2.9bn takeover by US rival DoorDash
06/05/25 08:32 from World news | The Guardian
Co-founder and CEO Will Shu in line for a £172m payout and staff will receive nearly £66m from deal Business live – latest updates The food delivery company Deliveroo has agreed a £2.9bn takeover by its US rival DoorDash that will result...
» Hamas no longer interested in truce talks after Israel’s new Gaza plan, senior official says – Israel-Gaza war live
06/05/25 08:25 from World news | The Guardian
Benjamin Netanyahu announced new ‘intensified’ offensive aimed at ‘conquering’ Gaza Strip China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian , said Beijing is “highly concerned about the current Palestine-Israel situation”. “We oppose Israe...
» Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city
06/05/25 08:22 from BBC News - World
Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.
» Liberal Tim Wilson projected to win Goldstein back from teal Zoe Daniel in nail-biting count
06/05/25 08:22 from World news | The Guardian
Daniel’s likely loss in Goldstein would mark the first reversal of teal independent gains of 2022 federal election Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat count See our full coverage of the Australian election Get our ...
» Analysts split on Bandt’s hopes of holding seat – as it happened
06/05/25 08:20 from World news | The Guardian
This blog is now closed Liberal Tim Wilson projected to win Goldstein back from teal Zoe Daniel in nail-biting count Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat count See our full coverage of the Australian election Get ou...
» Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost
06/05/25 08:12 from World news | The Guardian
Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026 Business live – latest updates Barbie maker Mattel has said it will increase prices for some products in the US in response to Donald Trump’s tari...
» 27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025
06/05/25 07:46 from BBC News - World
The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.
» Mushroom lunch’s sole surviving guest details deadly meal and its aftermath as trial of Erin Patterson continues
06/05/25 07:41 from World news | The Guardian
Ian Wilkinson, whose wife was among three who died, tells Victorian court the triple murder accused ‘just seemed like a normal person to me’ Who are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial? The only...
» Erin Patterson trial day six – as it happened
06/05/25 07:03 from World news | The Guardian
This blog is now closed Mushroom lunch’s sole surviving guest details deadly meal and its aftermath as trial of Erin Patterson continues Who are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom murders trial? Ian Wilkinso...
» Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win
06/05/25 06:59 from BBC News - World
Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.
» Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks
06/05/25 06:45 from World news | The Guardian
Loud explosions reported at dawn and plumes of smoke as RSF targets Sudanese government’s seat of power Drones have struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan, officials said, the third straight day the seat of power of t...
» Coonabarabran grandmother in mental health facility after ‘confronting’ deaths of two young boys
06/05/25 06:04 from World news | The Guardian
Grandsons aged six and seven found dead at NSW property in case police are treating as double murder A woman whose two grandsons died in a regional town in New South Wales is in a mental health facility after what police are treating as ...
» Hundreds of little corellas killed in suspected poisoning attack in regional Victorian city
06/05/25 05:24 from World news | The Guardian
Horsham local Glenn Coffey says he witnessed large numbers of sick birds falling out of trees and drowning in Wimmera river Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s conservation regulator has launched an in...
» Abuse victims question if Pope Francis did enough to stop predators
06/05/25 05:20 from BBC News - World
A Catholic priest abused Alexa MacPherson for six years. Did Pope Francis do enough on child abuse?
» Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia
06/05/25 04:19 from BBC News - World
Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.
» 'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
06/05/25 04:15 from BBC News - World
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
» Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’
06/05/25 04:00 from World news | The Guardian
Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable cause Eighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third g...
» ‘You feel the huge weight of history’: the room where Nazi Germany surrendered
06/05/25 04:00 from World news | The Guardian
Military armistice ending second world war was signed in this nondescript Reims schoolhouse before VE Day For a building that witnessed one of the pivotal moments of European history, it is oddly unremarkable: a nondescript red-brick sch...
» Rihanna reveals she is expecting third child with A$AP Rocky
06/05/25 02:59 from BBC News - World
Partner A$AP Rocky confirms the news on the red carpet, telling reporters the couple were "happy".
» New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s
06/05/25 02:56 from World news | The Guardian
The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and would force digital platforms to verify the age of users or face heavy fines New Zealand’s prime minister has proposed banning children under 16 years old from using social media, in an e...
» Rwanda says talks underway with US to host deported migrants
06/05/25 02:54 from World news | The Guardian
Foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirms talks on agreement that appears to bear hallmarks of policy pushes that failed in UK and Australia Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regardin...
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