Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say 17. June 2026 (17:00) Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became lawGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson has been roundly condemned for her National Press Club speech, with advocacy groups accusing the One Nation leader of using “hatred for political gain” while the Greens say Hanson is echoing “rubbish” lines from rightwing figures in the UK and US.In Hanson’s first address after 20 years in politics, the leader claimed transgender ideology “has penetrated almost every regulatory authority”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Legislation proposed to stop lawsuits used to silence journalists and whistleblowers 17. June 2026 (16:55) Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sued by those who wish to silence them has been launched in both houses of parliament.Two private members’ bills designed to crack down on strategic lawsuits against public participation, known as Slapps, have been introduced by Conservative members within 24 hours of each other, and are likely to attract cross-party support. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five 17. June 2026 (16:31) The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in LaredoSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night, killing one person, local police said.Videos shared online by the Laredo police department showed the wreckage of the aircraft and firefighters working at the scene. Other footage, shared by the Associated Press, captured the immediate aftermath of the crash, with flames rising from the plane as police and others worked to pull people from it. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK for first time in four years 17. June 2026 (16:26) Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet last visited Britain in 2022 during late queen’s platinum jubilee celebrationsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex will bring their two children to the UK for the first time in more than four years, it has been reported.Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, last visited Britain in 2022 during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘We don’t want world war three’: yacht couple call for calm after Russian warning shots 17. June 2026 (15:45) British retirees Jane and Alan Kelvey say they do not want incident in Channel to stop them enjoying their sailing tripUK politics live – latest updatesA British woman on a yacht in the Channel near which a Russian warship fired warning shots has told how she does not want the incident to be blown out of proportion, saying: “We don’t want world war three to start because of this.”Jane Kelvey, 69, and her husband, Alan, 70, were on their yacht, Bright Future, travelling from the south coast of England towards France on Tuesday when they came into close contact with the Admiral Grigorovich, a 409ft (125-metre) Russian frigate. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump’s Department of Labor claims without data that states defrauded government 17. June 2026 (15:12) Keith Sonderling, acting head of the agency, threatens to withhold administrative funds from states for first time in historyKeith Sonderling sent letters to 53 states and US territories demanding action to “combat waste, fraud, and abuse” within the unemployment insurance program, threatening to withhold administrative funds from states for the first time history.“We are officially putting governors on notice,” said the acting US secretary of labor. “The American people will no longer tolerate the blatant waste, fraud, and abuse of their hard-earned tax dollars – no state should allow it either. If states allow it, they will suffer the consequences. This department is no longer afraid to use every lever available to ensure taxpayer money is protected.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game 17. June 2026 (15:04) Focus on business dealings with mining company Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the Group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cup sponsor’s business dealings with the South American mining company Ternium.A 2025 report from the environmental group Mighty Earth criticised Hyundai’s involvement in what they described as a “dirty steel supply chain”, as the South Korean motor company is a major buyer of iron ore from Ternium for use in steel production. Ternium has faced repeated criticisms for its destructive environmental impact and corporate governance policies from campaign groups, as well as its alleged links to the disappearance of two Mexican activists. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Construction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say 17. June 2026 (15:00) Images show Israeli military using six companies’ bulldozers and excavators to demolish south Lebanon villagesHuman rights experts have alleged that six multinational construction equipment conglomerates may be aiding and abetting war crimes by supplying excavators and bulldozers to Israel, after photos and videos showed the Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon.
The Guardian geolocated and verified images showing the Israeli military using excavators made by six companies – Caterpillar, Volvo, Hyundai, Doosan, Hitachi and Komatsu – to destroy homes, public utilities, shops and other structures across southern Lebanon.Israel has levelled entire villages inside the “yellow line”, a 608 sq km area occupied by Israel along the Lebanese-Israeli border. At least 46 villages in south Lebanon have suffered heavy damage, most of it caused by demolitions carried out after the 17 April Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, according to a satellite analysis by Bellingcat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump delays Clayton’s nomination for intelligence director in bid to force Congress to pass voter ID bill – US politics live 17. June 2026 (14:52) President says he will keep Bill Pulte as acting director and ‘will not approve Fisa without the Save America Act going along with it’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump was almost an hour late to the first working session of the final day at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains.As he walked to his seat he stopped at the head of the table and joked, “I’m the boss.” He then also joked with press that they could stay for the (closed press) meeting, “It’s okay with me.”If they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Teen injured by black bear while hiking in Washington state park 17. June 2026 (14:51) Group of hikers encountered a bear and her cubs and the mother bear charged the group, swiping at one of the teensA teenage hiker was injured by a black bear in a mountainous recreation area outside Seattle on Tuesday, according to officials, who closed the trail where it happened.About 12.45pm on Tuesday, a group of three basketball players from Thomas Jefferson high school were about 2.7 miles (4.4km) up the Mount Si trail in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area when they encountered a bear and her cubs. The conservation area is composed of four mountain peaks, and about 35 miles south-east of Seattle. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
