Soccer Jun 12, 2026 Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team. Excitement and Frustration Mix as the World Cup Comes to America Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team. See more
US voting rights Jun 12, 2026 ‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered Guardian reporters Fabiola Cineas and Adria Walker held a Reddit Q&A about Louisiana v Callais – here’s a rundownIn April, the supreme court’s decision in Lo... ‘Where can we find hope?’: your questions about the US supreme court’s voting rights decision answered Guardian reporters Fabiola Cineas and Adria Walker held a Reddit Q&A about Louisiana v Callais – here’s a rundownIn April, the supreme court’s decision in Lo... Share
California Jun 12, 2026 Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze No injuries reported as fire in Tracy destroys medical equipment warehouse and authorities investigate causeA fire at a 1m sq ft warehouse complex was burnin... Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze No injuries reported as fire in Tracy destroys medical equipment warehouse and authorities investigate causeA fire at a 1m sq ft warehouse complex was burnin... Share
Defence policy Jun 12, 2026 Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowingUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live... Reeves grudgingly resorts to departmental salami slicing to fund UK defence budget Starmer shows no will to pursue the main options for rising commitments: spending cuts, tax rises or borrowingUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live... Share
Keir Starmer Jun 12, 2026 ‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as himUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he... ‘I’m not going away,’ says Keir Starmer despite defence secretary’s exit PM promises to fight any leadership challenge, saying any successor would face same problems as himUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he... Share
Iran Jun 12, 2026 Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ sloganIran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” s... Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ sloganIran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” s... Share
United States Politics and Government Jun 12, 2026 To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence... To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence... Share
Animated Films Jun 12, 2026 Japan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans. Japan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans. Share
Art Jun 12, 2026 JR Conjures a Mountainous Illusion Out of the Pont Neuf in Paris Four decades after the conceptual artist Christo draped the Pont Neuf with fabric, JR, a French street artist, offers his own trick of the eye. JR Conjures a Mountainous Illusion Out of the Pont Neuf in Paris Four decades after the conceptual artist Christo draped the Pont Neuf with fabric, JR, a French street artist, offers his own trick of the eye. Share
UK news Jun 12, 2026 Protesting steelworkers and a robo-soldier: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Protesting steelworkers and a robo-soldier: photos of the day – Friday The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading... Share
Cocktails Jun 12, 2026 Cocktail of the week: The Red Lion & Sun’s kimchi bloody mary – recipe | The good mixer Bloody mary, but not as you know it …This sour-spicy twist on the classic brunch drink is very easy to recreate at home.Heath Ball, owner, The Red Lion & Sun... Cocktail of the week: The Red Lion & Sun’s kimchi bloody mary – recipe | The good mixer Bloody mary, but not as you know it …This sour-spicy twist on the classic brunch drink is very easy to recreate at home.Heath Ball, owner, The Red Lion & Sun... Share
Republic of Ireland Jun 12, 2026 Republic of Ireland to face Israel at neutral venue after Gaza war protests Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycottedFAI agree to move contest away from Aviva StadiumThe Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nati... Republic of Ireland to face Israel at neutral venue after Gaza war protests Had been calls for Nations League tie to be boycottedFAI agree to move contest away from Aviva StadiumThe Republic of Ireland are to play their upcoming Nati... Share
