Deadly wildfires raging across Spain highlight the urgent need to strengthen climate crisis preparedness, warns Prime Minister Sánchez. As soaring temperatures and relentless drought fuel the flames, experts urge immediate action with enhanced prevention measures and rapid response plans to safeguard communities
Australian ministers are preparing to come together to discuss the creation of a comprehensive database for tracking childcare workers. They are also weighing the possibility of implementing mobile phone bans in childcare settings-all aimed at enhancing safety and accountability
Russian attacks on maternity hospitals in Ukraine are intensifying the country’s birth-rate crisis, with targeted strikes putting maternal healthcare at serious risk and fueling growing fear among expectant mothers, officials warn
A fiery TikTok makeup battle between Turkish and German users has ignited intense tensions within Germany’s Turkish diaspora, revealing deeper cultural and political divides. This online clash is being called a ‘proxy war’ among digital communities
Australian doctors are facing a surge of vexatious complaints triggered by their social media posts about Gaza, the GP peak body reveals. This growing backlash highlights the intense challenges medical professionals encounter when speaking out on deeply sensitive issues
Prospects for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war remain uncertain as diplomatic efforts face stalled negotiations and ongoing clashes. International calls for dialogue intensify amid rising civilian casualties
Day one of The Guardian’s economic reform roundtable ignited a dynamic debate, shining a spotlight on pressing issues: the revolutionary impact of AI on the workforce, employer resistance to wage reforms, and urgent calls for clear policy frameworks to ensure fair and sustainable economic growth
Australia stands proud among the world’s richest countries, yet soaring living costs are exposing a worrying surge in inequality. Cassandra Goldie calls for urgent action to improve living standards for all Australians, highlighting the vital importance of fairer economic policies
Key stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial have been sidelined amid a surge of internal leaks and resignations, raising urgent questions about transparency and governance in this high-profile initiative, The Guardian reports
Wildfires are raging fiercely across Spain and Portugal as a relentless heatwave scorches the region, forcing urgent evacuations and stretching firefighting crews to their breaking point. Authorities warn that soaring temperatures and dry, cracked earth are fueling the risk of even more destructive blazes
Spain has introduced wealth taxes targeting the ultra-rich – and, surprisingly, it hasn’t sparked a mass billionaire exodus. Thanks to thoughtful policy design and well-balanced rates, the country has not only retained its wealthy residents but also seen a significant boost in public revenue
A far-right Israeli politician has been barred from entering Australia just before a planned speaking tour, as officials raise serious alarms over public order and community safety. This decision has sparked a fiery political debate sweeping the nation
A massive swarm of jellyfish has forced a nuclear power plant in France to shut down temporarily, halting operations and revealing serious vulnerabilities in seawater-dependent cooling systems. Authorities are now racing to assess the full scope of the disruption
Michael Phelps has boldly challenged USA Swimming, revealing that the issues go well beyond just medal counts. Bryan Armen Graham dives deep into the systemic problems within the organization that are stifling athlete support and hindering progress
France has officially acknowledged its role in suppressing Cameroon’s independence movements, taking a bold step toward confronting its colonial past, The Guardian reports. This admission has ignited fresh calls for justice and reconciliation
Ahead of the Alaska summit, Russia turns up the heat with daring provocations-sporting a USSR sweatshirt and serving chicken Kyiv to US officials-unleashing Moscow’s sharp-edged diplomatic trolling, reports The Guardian
Trump’s decision to extend the China trade truce has sparked a surge of optimism in global markets, easing fears about prolonged tariffs. Investors quickly seized the opportunity, driving shares higher across key indices
In his latest Guardian analysis, George Magnus uncovers signs that China’s economic boom may be hitting a turning point. Faced with entrenched structural hurdles, changing demographics, and stricter policy constraints, the era of rapid expansion seems to be winding down
Ahead of the Australian election, both major parties pledged to slash international student numbers. Yet, despite these bold promises, enrolments continue to soar-highlighting a dramatic clash between political ambitions and the unstoppable demand on the ground
Italians are flocking away from private beaches in large numbers as soaring prices spark a fiery debate over access and affordability. This trend highlights a growing public demand for free, open coastal spaces, especially as inflation continues to take its toll
