Top auto regulator investigates deadly Tesla crash into Texas home 23. June 2026 (21:07) The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the homeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe top US auto regulator opened an investigation on Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening a special investigation into the Tesla Model 3 crash on Friday near Houston, a significant investigation because the car was using technology that Elon Musk considers key to his company’s future. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds 23. June 2026 (20:56) Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to existIsrael continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, an independent UN inquiry has found.The report by the UN independent international commission of inquiry examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war in Gaza, and said about 30% of the people killed by Israeli forces have been children. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit 23. June 2026 (20:50) Dan Jarvis, who took role earlier this month, is said to have secured billion more for plan than predecessorDan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has already secured around a billion more than his predecessor, John Healey.Haggling between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury is continuing – while a source in Andy Burnham’s team said he was happy for a final deal to be concluded while Keir Starmer serves out his last days as prime minister. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’ 23. June 2026 (20:45) Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’Britain’s net zero policies and the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, have come under fire at a conference of conservatives, rightwing populists and wealthy US backers linked to Donald Trump.The energy policies pursued by the British government were described as a “tragic mistake” by Trump’s energy secretary, one of a number of officials from the US administration attending the event. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars 23. June 2026 (20:41) Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sagsThe heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power plant outages across the continent.Great Britain imported electricity from Europe at more than six times the normal price on Tuesday as the high-pressure heat dome has slowed wind speeds, hitting renewable energy generation, and led to outages at multiple gas plants across the country. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope 23. June 2026 (20:18) Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and ThursdayEurope heatwave live – latest updatesSearing heat has swept the UK with schools, hospitals, transport networks and water companies struggling to cope with the extreme temperatures caused by climate breakdown.Temperatures hit highs of 34.6C in Wisley in Surrey, the Met Office said, with the UN chief warning that London was “cooking”.Reduced rail speeds and services.Hospital patient appointments cancelled.School closures across southern England and Wales.Hosepipe bans in south-east England. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power 23. June 2026 (20:17) With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil serviceKeir Starmer has met Andy Burnham for the first time since the Makerfield byelection in what sources said was a “frosty” meeting to thrash out a transition of power.The prime minister has agreed for his likely successor to have talks with the civil service to smooth his path, but there is deep resentment within his inner circle towards Burnham for ousting Starmer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor 23. June 2026 (20:04) Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacementLabour’s candidate to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor has been named as Bev Craig, the leader of the city council.Burnham, who could be prime minister in under four weeks, is expected to campaign heavily for Labour in a tight contest with Reform UK on 30 July. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Appeals court allows Trump to fast-track deportation process nationwide 23. June 2026 (19:37) Ruling lets DHS apply expedited removal to non-citizens who are living far from border A federal appeals court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for the expedited removal of immigrants who are living far from the border.A panel of the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia circuit ruled 2-1 to overturn a decision by a judge who in August 2025 blocked the US Department of Homeland Security’s move to expand who qualifies for expedited removal. That expedited removal process has for nearly three decades been used to quickly return migrants apprehended at the border. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal 23. June 2026 (19:34) Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outletPolice in Canada are warning of possible copycat attacks after three people died in a shootout in Montreal and the assailant’s lengthy manifesto, which called for “a new bloodletting”, was posted online by a far-right outlet.The document contains many of the hallmark grievances of the “involuntary celibacy” – or “incel” – movement in addition racist and misogynistic conspiracy theories. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
