Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
The public will be asked who should receive social care and how it should be paid for as part of a review into the system.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian
· Gaya Gupta
Launching a new campaign
“While the Australian Space Agency is busy identifying the space junk that washed up on a North Queensland beach, it feels like the perfect time to pitch a new tourism slogan for the Sunshine State,” thinks Jack Dikian of Mosman: “Beautiful One Day, Out of This World the Next.”
Rima Hassan denounces 'political and judicial harassment' over Israel criticism
Since her election in 2024, Rima Hassan has become the "enemy within" in the eyes of the French political establishment, facing a barrage of judicial, media and political pressure as an outspoken advocate of the Palestinian cause.
· Middleeasteye
Wife killer who manipulated child has sentence increased
Robert Rhodes was jailed for 29 years in January for the murder of his wife, Dawn in 2016
· Bbcnews
Less than half of Americans have faith in NATO – Politico
Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico.
· RT
Alan Carr to keep castle auction's only unsold item - a concrete cow
Hundreds of unwanted items from Alan Carr's castle in the Scottish Borders were sold at the weekend
· Bbcnews
BTS take credit for England football win in first UK show since 2019
BTS are playing two nights in London as part of their Arirang tour, which is the biggest K-pop tour in history
· Bbcnews
Chili Tropper, Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel announce joint campaign for upcoming Knesset election
Former culture and sports minister Chili Tropper and the Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel on Tuesday announced they will run together in the upcoming election, establishing a "unified political force."
· SHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEV
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
The impact of the Iran war means a million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected.
· Bbcnews
Poll: 30 percent of American Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza
About one-third of Americans, including a similar share of American Jews, believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, according to an AP-NORC poll reported by the Times of Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Duterte-allied lawyers question Escudero’s election as impeachment presiding officer at SC
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Woman accused of using hairdryer to kill her baby daughter
A woman has gone on trial accused of killing her baby daughter, who is alleged to have died from "significant and sustained" heat from a hairdryer.
· Bbcnews
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi could both be playing in their last World Cup
· Bbcsport
Polish official put on Ukrainian ‘kill list’ amid Nazi collaborators row
Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets database of alleged “enemies of the state” has blacklisted Polish presidential chief-of-staff Zbigniew Bogucki, calling him an “anti-Ukrainian propagandist.” Bogucki responded by declaring himself an enemy of “Banderism” and Kiev’s “historical lies.”
· RT
UN Human Rights Council condemns escalating violence in Sudan's el-Obeid
The top United Nations human rights body, on Monday, approved without a vote a measure that condemns the escalating violence by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies in and around the city of el-Obeid in the North Kordofan region as the war in the African country continues into its fourth year.
· AfricaNews
China condemns US ‘coercion’ against Cuba
China has urged the US to end its decades-long blockade and sanctions against Cuba, condemning Washington’s “coercion and pressure.”
· RT
Big EU banks must set out AI risk plan, top ECB official
BRUSSELS — The EU’s biggest lenders should set out how they will tackle risks from cutting-edge artificial intelligence models by the end of October, the bloc’s top banking supervisor said today.
· Kathryn Carlson
Von der Leyen seeking to tighten grip on EU foreign policy – Politico
The European Commission is considering creating a new foreign affairs department in a move that would strip powers from the EU’s diplomatic service headed by Kaja Kallas, according to Politico. The reported plans are the latest sign of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s push to tighten her grip on …
· RT
Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis
The Knesset's vote on Monday night approving a first reading of a politicized probe of the October 7 disaster, may have put the final nail in the coffin for getting out the full truth of all of what led to Israel being blindsided by Hamas that day.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs
Ami Robertson, 23, says she waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis.
· Bbcnews
AP-NORC poll: Democrats grow less supportive of Israel as US views shift
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the end of a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Steve Peoples
Rutte to NATO: Admit it — Trump was right
ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has one message for NATO allies about Donald Trump: The U.S. president was right.
· Paul McLeary
How Bersama could cost Malaysia’s Anwar the Johor poll
Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party won’t win the state, analysts say, but it could cannibalise the reformist vote and act as a spoiler
· Ushar Daniele
How Bersama could cost Malaysia’s Anwar the Johor poll
Rafizi Ramli’s breakaway party won’t win the state, analysts say, but it could cannibalise the reformist vote and act as a spoiler
· Ushar Daniele
Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
Videos and images on social media showed emergency services working around flames and damage caused by apparent explosions
· Bbcnews
The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
The stars of The Odyssey have posed on the red carpet in London ahead of the film's world premiere.
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
At least 11 people have died after severe thunderstorms swept cities in central China’s Hubei province, state media reported.
The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
The sign on the tennis courts read 'no bikes and no skateboards'.
· Bbcsport
Arrest warrant sought for former Busan mayoral candidate over staged assault
BUSAN, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution has filed for an arrest warrant for a former Busan mayoral candidate on suspicions of staging an assault on himself in an apparent attempt to woo voters ahead of local elections last month, police said Tuesday.
· KIM, SEONGHUN
Eala’s Wimbledon dream ends, but historic run inspires whole nation
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala may have bowed out of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, but her historic campaign proved that Filipino athletes can compete—and thrive—on the global stage with unwavering support.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
Alison believed she was lucky not to have been killed in this crash
· Bbcnews
Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question
Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations
· Reuters
Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question
Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations
· Reuters
'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
President Trump on Balogun red-card suspension
· Bbcsport
Runner becomes fastest woman to complete the three peaks challenge on foot
Trish Patterson completed the challenge in five days and 21 hours
· Bbcnews
Filipinas to be fully prepared in 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup — Torcaso
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine women's national football team head coach Mark Torcaso has outlined a strategic preparation campaign for the Filipinas' return to the FIFA Women's World Cup, one that will take the team across four continents leading to June 2027 as they aim to improve on its 2023 World Cup showing a…
· The Manila Times
Marine Le Pen's political future at stake in Paris court ruling
Le Pen has challenged a March 2025 ruling that found her and other members of her National Rally party guilty of misusing European Parliament funds. If convicted again, she could be sentenced to a ban on holding elected office or have to wear an electronic tag — or both — among other options.
· Sylvie Corbet
My son's ultra-rare diagnosis took eight years
Stephanie said it was an "isolating experience" after her son Ben was born
· Bbcnews
A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Belgium make light work of USA to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
· Bbcsport
MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
Agent X had used his status to coercively control his then girlfriend, including attacking her with a machete
· Bbcnews
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
· Associated Press
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
A Chinese nuclear submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking the first such test since 2024.
· RT
Bardella oder Le Pen: Wer führt Frankreichs Rechte in die Wahl?
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
The verdict that could shake up French politics
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Kathryn Carlson, Dionisios Sturis, Saga Ringmar
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
Yang Youlin exploited his roles to help others secure engineering contracts and financing, the court heard
· Bbcnews
‘Trump management’: Everyone else has a plan to keep NATO summit on the rails
BRUSSELS — After a bruising year of infighting, crises and recriminations, NATO countries are opting for a by-now-familiar playbook at the Ankara summit: Placate Donald Trump, and pray for no surprises.
· Victor Jack, Laura Kayali
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
Ukraine's president plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge Kyiv's allies to deliver the air defence systems it urgently needs to protect it from escalating Russian attacks.
· Bbcnews
It’s Judgment Day for Marine Le Pen
PARIS — Marine Le Pen’s fourth and possibly final bid for the French presidency will likely be decided in a Paris courtroom Tuesday.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
Top Burnham adviser says Whitehall is too focused on the US
LONDON — A senior economist advising Andy Burnham as he prepares for No. 10 Downing Street has criticized the U.K.’s longstanding reliance on the U.S.
· Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon