The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among Democrats in the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom about how to handle a surge of income tax …
Unease deepens in Russia as Ukraine steps up long-range strikes
Experts said Vladimir Putin was unlikely to change course despite worsening fuel shortages and a sharp decline in the stock market. Go to Source Author: Catherine Belton, Natalia Abbakumova
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK
The home secretary says “capped safe and legal” routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system. Read full story Author:
Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed due to thunderstorms
More than 600 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK. Read full story Author:
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains. Read full story Author:
US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response. Read full story Author:
Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy’s PM was not long ago being called the “Trump whisperer”, but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults. Read full story Author:
Is Andy Burnham Labour’s saviour, or just its best bet?
Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM. Read full story Author:
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup? Read full story Author:
How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget. Read full story Author:
Scotland’s World Cup hopes at 0.07% – these are results they need
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either. Read full story Author:
Madonna was ‘jealous of Kylie’ – and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna’s chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury. Read full story Author:
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police. Read full story Author:
Two years ago, she was delivering parcels – now KWN is an R&B star
The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website. Read full story Author:
They quit the West for Russia’s traditional values. It wasn’t what they expected
The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations. Read full story Author:
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone – but would you buy a ticket? Read full story Author:
Three unusual things about the King’s tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 – here’s what we know about his unique tax situation. Read full story Author:
Body found in search for teenage swimmer in lake
The boy, 15, was reported missing after last being seen swimming in Testwood Lakes on Wednesday. Read full story Author:
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only – does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way? Read full story Author:
Crocodile enclosure where boy attacked reopens to public
The Cambridgeshire zoo had closed its Tropical House after the incident. Read full story Author: