Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.
UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.
My son, 19, & husband died in Titan sub implosion after I gave up my spot… final memory of waving them goodbye haunts me
PULLING out her phone on board the Polar Prince ship on a brisk June morning, Christine Dawood took a photo of her beloved husband and son beaming as they prepared to board the Titan submersible. It was supposed to mark the start of a once-in-a-lifetim…
British aircraft carrier launches fighter jets in Arctic
F-35B stealth jets have embarked on HMS Prince of Wales as the carrier conducts NATO’s Arctic Sentry vigilance in the North Atlantic, alongside HMS Duncan and RFA Tidespring.
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Pioneering US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award
US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was on Wednesday named the winner of a top Spanish prize for having “helped extend the frontiers of humanity”.
G7 leaders back tougher stance on Russia as Trump shifts line on Moscow
G7 leaders have backed increased pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, hailing a newfound unity as they sensed a shift by US President Donald Trump towards a tougher line against Moscow.
‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leave
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Tropical Storm Arthur hits Texas coast with flooding; weakens into low-pressure system as tornadoes threaten Midwest
Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened but its remnants are poised to unleash days of heavy rain and potentially life-threatening floods across the southeastern US. Forecasters warn of significant rainfall totals, with isolated areas expecting up to 20 inc…
UK issues urgent ‘do not travel’ alert to European countries ahead of summer holidays
The UK has named several countries, including some European neighbours, that Brits should avoid travelling to
Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist
Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play ‘vital roles in our democracy’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email…