Local elections 2026 May 10, 2026 Ella Baron on this week’s elections – cartoon Continue reading... Ella Baron on this week’s elections – cartoon Continue reading... See more
Consumer affairs Jun 16, 2026 Grill’d burger chain sued over alleged greenwashing by consumer watchdog Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaignFollow our Australia news live... Grill’d burger chain sued over alleged greenwashing by consumer watchdog Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaignFollow our Australia news live... Share
Reserve Bank of Australia Jun 16, 2026 RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35% as economy slows and unemployment rises Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe... RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35% as economy slows and unemployment rises Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe... Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jun 16, 2026 Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran. Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran. Share
China Jun 16, 2026 China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter. China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter. Share
Bank of Japan Jun 16, 2026 Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions. Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions. Share
Edinburgh international book festival Jun 16, 2026 From tents to trebles: Edinburgh book festival to set author’s words to music Works of Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie and more to feature in celebration of literature’s interplay with other art forms, says directorThis year’s Edinburgh book... From tents to trebles: Edinburgh book festival to set author’s words to music Works of Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie and more to feature in celebration of literature’s interplay with other art forms, says directorThis year’s Edinburgh book... Share
Sweden Jun 16, 2026 Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s... Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s... Share
World Cup Jun 16, 2026 Bleep tests, alcohol bans and Gazza: Italia 90 set the bar for England and sports science | Sean Ingle Bobby Robson employed a head of human performance for the World Cup and, despite wariness, the players got on boardThe eve of Italia 90. Gazza’s tears, Engla... Bleep tests, alcohol bans and Gazza: Italia 90 set the bar for England and sports science | Sean Ingle Bobby Robson employed a head of human performance for the World Cup and, despite wariness, the players got on boardThe eve of Italia 90. Gazza’s tears, Engla... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across tournamentWorld Cup to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxideGianni Infantino is planning to attend two Worl... Infantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across tournamentWorld Cup to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxideGianni Infantino is planning to attend two Worl... Share
Biopics Jun 16, 2026 Wannabe despot, dashing diplomat or boring back-office swot? Greece’s founding father divides opinion He built modern Greece from the ground up, but Ioannis Kapodistrias remains a controversial figure. A new biopic throws light on this overlooked titan of Eur... Wannabe despot, dashing diplomat or boring back-office swot? Greece’s founding father divides opinion He built modern Greece from the ground up, but Ioannis Kapodistrias remains a controversial figure. A new biopic throws light on this overlooked titan of Eur... Share
World Cup 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand What, really, were the emotions flowing through the veins of Iran’s players as they took to the pitch in Los Angeles? A few hours earlier Donald Trump, in Fr... Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand What, really, were the emotions flowing through the veins of Iran’s players as they took to the pitch in Los Angeles? A few hours earlier Donald Trump, in Fr... Share
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Jun 16, 2026 Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender peopleA number of Labour MPs are increasingly dou... Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender peopleA number of Labour MPs are increasingly dou... Share
