‘We feel angry – and we have reason to be’: Brazil’s resurgent punk scene is a howl of outrage at injustice‘We feel angry – and we have reason to be’: Brazil’s resurgent punk scene is a howl of outrage at injustice

Thriving punk culture seen as response to frustrations at unemployment, urban violence, police brutality and deprivation As black-clad police combatants charged into the hillside favela and opened fire, a black-clad punk scurried out of the community in the opposite direction, his hands trembling from fright. “Holy shit! All those guns! ...

Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – liveGermany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, days after the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, suggested Washington was being outplayed and “humiliated” by Iran. The US president had earlier said a “determination” on ...

Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotillaAustralian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla

Three Australians among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza say they have launched a hunger strike Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Three Australian activists say they have launched a hunger strike in Crete, after being left there ...

The king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon TisdallThe king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon Tisdall

Charles III’s subtle, much needed history lesson delivered the US some tough love. But will Trump get the message? Of the many jokes cracked by King Charles during his visit to Washington, the one recalling the definitive 18th-century Anglo-French contest for dominion over the New World was the most pointed. ...