Thursday briefing: Why does Donald Trump have it in for the UK? In today’s newsletter: Britain’s refusal to be drawn into the Iran war has triggered a backlash from the White House The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too high The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion. AAP · Mar 18
Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran. AAP · Mar 2
Friday briefing: What the mood at Davos can tell us about a changing world order In today’s newsletter: As global tensions rise, this year’s Davos gathering reveals a world struggling to adapt to shifting power dynamics and the erosion of old certainties The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
First Thing: US military announces strike on Pacific boat that kills four, taking death toll to 99 UN condemns strikes as extrajudicial executions. Plus, Trump’s end-of-year ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025
'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Scott Nisbet on Irvine Welsh and how Rangers were cheated of Champions League glory Scott Nisbet on "junkie" Irvine Welsh, living his Rangers dream, his suspicions over the 1992/93 Champions League and his cancer battle. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025
The Michigan church shooting sits within a long history of hatred against Mormons in America On Sunday, a gunman launched a horrifying attack on people at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ at memorial President says ‘I hate my opponents’; Kirk’s widow forgives shooter; Murdochs could be part of TikTok deal – key US politics stories from 21 September at a glance The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2025
What is Sinclair Broadcasting? The conservative company demanding apology from Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk Sinclair Broadcasting Group, the largest ABC affiliate in the country, took offense to Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
‘I do – again!’ Why are so many people renewing their marriage vows? Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are doing it, Guy Ritchie is doing it – and some people are even doing it with a Mary Poppins impersonator to officiate. Here, couples share why they’ve tied the knot for a second time The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
Moors Murders: BBC documentary discovers new evidence that could help find victim Greater Manchester Police said it will “carefully consider and respond in a timely and professional manner” to the documentary’s findings Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025
AAP · Jul 28, 2025 'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate US President Donald Trump has flagged all countries, including Australia, could be hit with baseline tariffs up to double the current rate of 10 per cent.
AAP · Jul 8, 2025 Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.
Autosport · Jul 7, 2025 Smith battles through pain barrier to keep British Trucks title defence alive at Thruxton The British Truck Racing Championship delivered five different winners at Thruxton last weekend, with Ryan Smith triumphing in the opening contest despite illness putting his participation in doubt beforehand.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025 Pot-plant trade is ‘hitchhiker pathway’ for invasive flatworms, say UK experts Rise in sightings prompts call for ban on soil imports, to prevent entry of more species that eat earthworms and degrade soil
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2025 Ayr United chairman on Scott Brown's future, new pitch, and his legacy at club Ayr United chairman David Smith on Scott Brown's future as manager, progress on new training pitch, and why the club means so much to him and the…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025 Re-opening date announced for independent Scottish cinema forced to close doors An independent Scottish cinema is set to re-open after being forced to close its doors to the public for nearly three years
Motorsport · Jun 3, 2025 Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2025 Trump news at a glance: don’t trade threats with us, EU warns Short shrift for ‘50% tariff’ outburst; thousands of Americans want to become British for good – key US politics stories from Saturday 24 May at a glance
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2025 US officials visit Alcatraz amid Trump’s plan to reopen island prison San Francisco authorities say officials from Bureau of Prisons visited famous site last week and plan to return
The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2025 Update on Scott Brown's Ayr United future after Celtic's legends furious rant Update on Scott Brown's Ayr United future after Celtic's legend's furious rant
AAP · May 12, 2025 Major parties barely fend off independent challengers Several MPs have clung on to their electorates by a whisker after days of counting following the May federal election, but the fate of others is less clear.