Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge 24. June 2026 (01:28) Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovationA Washington DC resident arrested this week near the National Mall’s reflecting pool told the Guardian he planned to fight the charges, as Donald Trump continues to blame vandals for the botched renovation of the pool.After the Trump administration spent $14.2m renovating thebody of water in front of the Lincoln Memorial to turn it “American flag” blue in time for the US’s 250th birthday next month, the pool has been beset with algae blooms and peeling polyurethane liner. Trump has claimed, without evidence, that the pool had been slashed with a knife. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says 24. June 2026 (01:01) Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims 24. June 2026 (01:01) UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statementsAds for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.Each of the fashion companies ran paid-for Google ads, with Adidas promoting “recycled running shoes”, Calvin Klein “recycled” tops for women, and Uniqlo advertised fleece coats and jackets made from “recycled materials”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Deaths linked to London air pollution have fallen 40%, study estimates 24. June 2026 (01:01) However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understoodDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evidence” that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Multiple Airbus A380 planes to be grounded for urgent inspections after cracks found in wings 24. June 2026 (01:01) Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing beam of some jetsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAirbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections requiring airlines to examine the wing-spar structure on the affected jets after inspectors found cracks during routine maintenance checks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andy Burnham picks former Blair minister James Purnell as chief of staff 24. June 2026 (00:51) Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for governmentAndy Burnham has chosen his Blairite former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff, the Guardian understands, as he begins to finalise his team for government.The Makerfield MP has picked his former cabinet colleague to be his right-hand man in Downing Street, in one of the most significant decisions he has made since returning to Westminster. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Card payments outage hits pubs and shops during England match 24. June 2026 (00:50) Customers report having to use cash at stores such as Tesco and to buy drinks due to outage at payments processor WorldPayShoppers reported problems with making card payments at British pubs and supermarkets on Tuesday after a power outage affected one of the world’s largest payment processing platforms.Customers said contactless payments were not working at a number of stores including Tesco branches at a time when football fans were watching the World Cup group game between England and Ghana at pubs, screenings and restaurants. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Scientists find ‘smoking gun’ evidence of world’s oldest meteorite strike in Western Australia 24. June 2026 (00:00) Curtin University researchers use innovative techniques to date three-billion-year-old impact crater in Pilbara regionA meteorite that struck Earth three billion years ago left behind a “smoking gun” – evidence of the world’s oldest impact crater in a remote part of Australia.Ancient rocks in Western Australia’s Pilbara region record the event, which occurred during the Archean eon, a period 4 to 2.5 billion years ago, when tectonic plates were beginning to form and early life emerging. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia politics live: Paid parental leave ‘not safe’ with One Nation, Plibersek warns; McKim says Greens want to ‘kill’ NDIS reform bill 23. June 2026 (23:53) Social services minister says Pauline Hanson ‘completely unsympathetic’ to financial stress of having a baby. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘I do support multiculturalism’: Liberal frontbencherLiberal shadow health minister, Anne Ruston, has done what her leader Angus Taylor could not yesterday, saying she does support multiculturalism.Absolutely Sally, I do support multiculturalism. This country was built on multiculturalism …I think Angus and I and the rest of the team in the Coalition are absolutely as one when we say that we want a future for Australia that is built on respecting our values and our way of life. And I think we are absolutely all on a unity ticket when it comes to what we see the future of Australia is, and the future of Australia is one that’s based on multiculturalism. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US Senate passes war powers resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war authority 23. June 2026 (22:12) Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president’s military authorityUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran, delivering the president a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the American public.The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rand Paul of Kentucky – breaking with their party to support its adoption. John Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, was the sole Democrat to vote against the resolution. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
