In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadership What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have in common? Answer: a chronic inability to tell right from wrong. The three leaders currently causing ...
Day: July 5, 2026
From ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat upFrom ‘heat panic’ to ‘sacrificed at the altar’: Europe’s air conditioning culture wars heat up
Cooling down has become political amid record highs, as experts say row is distracting from work of protecting lives As the afternoon heat rose to a dizzying 41.7C (107F) in eastern Brandenburg on Sunday, taking German temperatures to unprecedented highs, Mario, 65, took precautions but did not panic. Two years ...
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeralIran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the onset of the US-Israel war with Iran. ...
Reform denies rules broken by Farage after reports benefits from ally were not declaredReform denies rules broken by Farage after reports benefits from ally were not declared
The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US. ...
Iran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali KhameneiIran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali Khamenei
Three sons of killed ayatollah were seen beside coffin during ceremonies drawing huge crowds in Tehran Three sons of the former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme ...
US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weatherUS marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history. ...
US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weatherUS marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history. ...
Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased securityTuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England’s treatment in Mexico, saying it has been “nicer than I expected” and that home fans are “friendly and respectful”. ...
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were undeclaredFarage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were undeclared
The Sunday Times said the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US. ...
Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won’t they, and will we care?Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won’t they, and will we care?
There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family. ...