Politics

‘He understands soft power’: why Andy Burnham put music at the heart of his political identity

Oasis and Elbow have soundtracked Burnham’s byelection campaign and he got Liam Gallagher doing Manchester’s tram announcements. Will he keep banging the drum for music if he reaches Westminster?

Ending LA’s Homeless Industrial Complex

The Trump administration is turning off the money tap to end federal financing of the Los Angeles homeless industrial complex. This is an important first step toward reclaiming America’s streets and its tax dollars.

UK declares under-16 social media ban to protect children, but experts warn of enforcement challenges

The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Trump says Netanyahu should be thankful for Iran deal: 'A very difficult guy'

President Donald Trump said Sunday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be “very thankful” the United States struck a peace deal with Iran “because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, Israel wouldn’t be around for two hours.”

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And Now a Few Words From Our Former Presidents on UFC 250

(The presidents stare out from their portraits along the White House Corridor of Misleading Presidential Facts.)

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran reach peace deal as European leaders warn Tehran ‘must never acquire a nuclear weapon’

Global oil prices have tumbled amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal may end the greatest energy supply crisis in the history of the market, write the Guardian’s Jillian Ambrose and Jonathan Barrett.

Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine

Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, and residential buildings hit across capital

‘I’m setting myself free from shame’: Laverne Cox on her brutal childhood and life as a trans woman in Trump’s America

Before Orange Is the New Black made her a star, Cox endured bullying, abuse, harassment and violence. She talks about the bad old days – and her fears they’re on their way back

Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit

US president left last meeting early, but world leaders aim to end Ukraine war and push for resolution in Gaza and Iran

Attacks on education, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study

Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says

UFC fighter Josh Hokit mocks Michelle Obama in victory speech

UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit punctuated his victory speech at the UFC Freedom 250 fights at the White House with an insult against former first lady Michelle Obama.