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A wave of US strikes represent the gravest test yet of the fragile truce. Here’s what happened, what officials are saying and whether the deal can survive Middle East crisis – live updates The US has launched a wave of strikes across southern Iran for a second consecutive day. Although there have been several breaches since a ceasefire was agreed between the two sides in April, the attacks this w…

Home secretary also urged to force tech firms into sharing data on stolen devices and if they are reactivated The Metropolitan police commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has asked the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to force all phone companies to make stolen devices “unusable bricks” in order to make them harder to sell on and less desirable to steal. London is widely regarded as the phone-snatching…

Budget airline describes inquiry as ‘bogus’ as watchdog says it is only large carrier flying from UK to impose charge Business live – latest updates Europe’s biggest low-cost airline, Ryanair, is facing an investigation over the mandatory fee it charges a parent to sit with their child. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the Irish carrier’s terms and conditions require at least one …

In today’s newsletter: With violent crime declining but hate crime increasing, a look at what we can all do to make our shared spaces safer Good morning. Who is safe on Britain’s streets? Two acts of gross violence – the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton and the stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast – have been ruthlessly exploited by the far-right and now the spaces we all share are conteste…

Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Aukus will prove to be one of the worst defence and foreign policy decisions ever made by an Australian government and is only being permitted by D…

Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problems Within minutes of the footage going online – of a Black man stabbing a white man – there was a sense of inexorability to what came next in Northern Ireland. The grievances, the social media platforms, the politicians’ doublespeak and the international cheerleaders all …

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most…

Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media posts One of the government’s key contractors has launched an investigation into allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate speech among staff working in immigration removal centres, the Guardian has learned. Whistleblowers from the company, Mitie, have alleged that some staff…

Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm state Hot weather will be a major concern at the World Cup, but lightning may also prove a particular problem. Under US safety regulations, a strike within 10 miles (16km) of a stadium triggers a 30-minute suspension of the game, during which players must leave the pitch. The size of t…

Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks since Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police say it was a busy funeral – with about 300 people gathering at a Melbourne cemetery on Anzac Day to farewell the brother of Orijol Rukaj. Before assuming h…

US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan US strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapse Thursday’s strikes are more evidence that Iran has the leverage in the negotiations with the Trump administration, according to Dan Shapiro, the former US ambassador to Israel. It is Trump that is desperate for them to s…

Blundy’s investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeover Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian billionaire Brett Blundy is waging a high-stakes campaign to oust the long-term chair of Victoria’s Secret & Co, setti…

Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast State and territory disability ministers have rung alarm bells over the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of t…

Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape her A bodyguard from Lyon is to go on trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner after he was in contact online with Dominique Pelicot , who was convicted of drugging and raping his own wife, Gisèle Pelicot. Pelicot, one of the worst sex offenders in mo…

As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president? This weekend kicks off an extravaganza of celebrations for the US, marking 250 years of independence from Britain – and for Donald Trump, marking 80 years of being, well, him. Presidents gone-by would have used a milestone anniversary to promote national unity. Trump is organ…