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- Emmanuel Macron's party set for landslide in French parliamentary elections
- Trump's state visit to Britain put on hold
- EU threatens year-long delay in Brexit talks over UK's negotiating stance
- Senators sound calls to release Comey 'tapes' as Trump attacks 'cowardly' leak
- Anti-Trump sentiment permeates LGBT Pride marches across US
- Puerto Rico heads to polls in referendum on becoming 51st state
- Plane makes emergency landing in Sydney with huge hole in engine casing
- Lone sailor, 73, rescued by Queen Mary 2 liner in north Atlantic storm
- Pep Guardiola joins call for referendum on Catalan independence
- Bernie Sanders lambasts 'absolute failure' of Democratic party's strategy
- Richard Hammond escaped crashed car moments before being 'incinerated'
- Usain Bolt's final race in Jamaica: a five-hour outpouring of love and exaltation
- 'Mexico needs healing’: the first indigenous woman to run for president
- Kevin Spacey goes presidential at the Tony awards – video
- Lost natural wonder in New Zealand may be found, say researchers
- Cycle week challenge: strike up a conversation with a fellow cyclist
- African politics is a man's world – but we women are still blazing a trail | Evelyn Anite
- Guardian Cities cycle week: what it is and how you can get involved
- Man killed by tram in Manchester
- UK could remain in single market after Brexit, says Labour MP
- Qataris ponder 'the situation' as blockade against emirate bites
- Alan Finkel: 'it would be surprising' if ministers encouraged new coal stations
- Monday briefing: May heads for job interview
- Battle for Philippine city rages three weeks after attack by Isis-linked rebels
- Australian and two Fijians missing off coast of Papua New Guinea
- Puerto Ricans cast referendum vote in favour of US statehood – video
- Puerto Ricans vote in favour of being 51st US state, but doubts remain
- Oscar López Rivera polarizes crowds at Puerto Rican Day parade
- How Trump’s actions and tone affect US alliances and perception on global stage
- Melania and Barron Trump arrive at the White House – video
- Republican senator tells Trump to stop tweeting about James Comey – video
- 'The revolution is well under way': how progressives are reacting to Trump's presidency – video
| Emmanuel Macron's party set for landslide in French parliamentary elections Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:51 PM PDT Centrist La République En Marche party takes 32% of vote in first round and heads for large majority amid concerns over low turnout The French president Emmanuel Macron's new centrist party looks set to take an overwhelming majority in parliament after the first round of elections held on Sunday. Official final results released early on Monday showed Macron's one-year-old La République En Marche (Republic on the Move) and ally MoDem winning 32.32% in the first round, ahead of Les Républicains and its allies on 21.56% and the far-right Front National on 13.20%. The Socialist party – the party of Macron's predecessor Francois Hollande – took just 9.5% of the vote with its allies. Continue reading... |
| Trump's state visit to Britain put on hold Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:27 PM PDT US president told Theresa May he did not want trip to go ahead if there were large-scale public protests Donald Trump has told Theresa May in a phone call he does not want to go ahead with a state visit to Britain until the British public supports him coming. The US president said he did not want to come if there were large-scale protests and his remarks in effect put the visit on hold for some time. Continue reading... |
| EU threatens year-long delay in Brexit talks over UK's negotiating stance Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:05 AM PDT Exclusive: May to be told it would take 12 months to draft new mandate if she insists on discussing trade and divorce bill at same time Theresa May is to be told the EU will take a year to draft a new mandate for its chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, effectively killing the Brexit negotiations, if she insists on discussing a future trade relationship at the same time as the UK's divorce bill. In a sign of growing impatience with the shambolic state of the British side of the talks, senior EU sources said that if London insisted on talking about a free trade deal before the issues of its divorce bill, citizens rights and the border in Ireland were sufficiently resolved, it would be met with a blunt response. Continue reading... |
| Senators sound calls to release Comey 'tapes' as Trump attacks 'cowardly' leak Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:22 AM PDT Congressmen urge White House to release alleged recordings, as pressure grows for Jeff Sessions to appear publicly for Senate intelligence committee hearing Days after James Comey's blockbuster testimony, both Republicans and Democrats on Sunday called for the White House to release any tapes that may exist of a private conversation between the former FBI director and the president. Republican senator Susan Collins said she would support a subpoena to the White House to release any alleged tapes as Donald Trump launched new attacks on the fired FBI boss, saying he believed he was behind further leaks to the media. |
| Anti-Trump sentiment permeates LGBT Pride marches across US Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:35 AM PDT Thousands of LGBT rights advocates mobilized in Washington DC and other major cities to resist Trump administration's actions and celebrate queer lives In the nation's capital, and dozens of other cities across the US, supporters of LGBT rights mobilized for marches and rallies Sunday, celebrating their gains but angered over threats to those advances. The centerpiece event, the Equality March in Washington, was endorsed by virtually every major national advocacy group working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Continue reading... |
| Puerto Rico heads to polls in referendum on becoming 51st state Posted: 11 Jun 2017 05:00 AM PDT Fifth such vote in 50 years comes after election of governor Ricardo Rosselló, with all main opposition parties boycotting event Puerto Ricans are heading for polling stations as the island's fifth plebiscite in 50 years on whether to become the 51st state of the United States gets under way. The referendum is the brainchild of the ruling Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) and its governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló. He won election last November at the tender age of 37 largely on the promise of making a new push for statehood. Continue reading... |
| Plane makes emergency landing in Sydney with huge hole in engine casing Posted: 11 Jun 2017 02:12 PM PDT China Eastern flight bound for Shanghai had to return to Sydney after about an hour in the air after one engine failed A China Eastern flight from Sydney to Shanghai has been forced to turn around after engine failure caused a mid-air emergency. "The moment that we took off the wing to my left just started making a massive amount of noise and they cleared all the seats," a passenger told the Nine Network. Continue reading... |
| Lone sailor, 73, rescued by Queen Mary 2 liner in north Atlantic storm Posted: 11 Jun 2017 03:01 AM PDT Mervyn Wheatley, said to be uninjured, was taking part in transatlantic race when vessel was hit by storm A 73-year-old British sailor was rescued by the Queen Mary 2 luxury liner after his yacht was severely damaged in a powerful North Atlantic storm. The lone sailor, understood to be former Royal Marine Mervyn Wheatley, was taking part in a transatlantic race when the vessel was hit by the storm in the early hours of Friday. Continue reading... |
| Pep Guardiola joins call for referendum on Catalan independence Posted: 11 Jun 2017 06:51 AM PDT Manchester City manager tells crowd of 40,000 at rally in Barcelona 'we have no other option but to vote' Pep Guardiola may have played to bigger crowds but none quite like the one he addressed in Barcelona on Sunday when he presented the case for a referendum on Catalan independence. Speaking on the steps of Montjuïc before an estimated 40,000 of his fellow citizens, and flanked by an enormous banner with the slogan "Love Democracy", the former Barcelona and current Manchester City manager read out a brief manifesto in Catalan, Spanish and English. Continue reading... |
| Bernie Sanders lambasts 'absolute failure' of Democratic party's strategy Posted: 10 Jun 2017 08:14 PM PDT Vermont senator hails successes of progressive agenda but says establishment Democrats stand in the way of further gains Bernie Sanders has criticised the Democratic party's current direction as "an absolute failure" in a speech at the People's Summit in Chicago. Speaking to a crowd of 4,000 activists, Sanders hailed the "enormous progress in advancing the progressive agenda", saying the increasing House and Senate support for a $15 minimum wage and the opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership showed the success of the movement. Continue reading... |
| Richard Hammond escaped crashed car moments before being 'incinerated' Posted: 11 Jun 2017 07:26 AM PDT Former Top Gear presenter climbed out of vehicle moments before it burst into flames following fall down a hill in St Gallen, Switzerland Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was seconds from being "incinerated" after a car he was driving plummeted down a hill, flipped over and burst into flames. The accident occurred in the town of St Gallen in north-east Switzerland during a shoot for his Amazon show The Grand Tour. The 47-year-old managed to escape the wreckage of a Rimac Concept One supercar worth £2m that had plummeted down the steep Hemberg Hill climb. Continue reading... |
| Usain Bolt's final race in Jamaica: a five-hour outpouring of love and exaltation Posted: 10 Jun 2017 09:47 PM PDT It was akin to a religious experience as 35,000 people bowed down to Jamaica's greatest athlete as he raced for the last time in Jamaica "We thank you God, for you have truly been good to Jamaica. You have blessed us with doctor, the honourable Usain St Leo Bolt, the embodiment of sportsmanship, who reminds us of the gumption and indomitable spirt of the Jamaican people. May the vibe in the stadium bring a world of justice and love, and make your kingdom on Earth as it is in heaven. Amen." Major sporting events are not supposed to start with prayers from an ordained minister, impeccably observed and with righteous amens in all the right places. Yet, inevitably, it proved the perfect prelude to Usain Bolt's 84th and last race in Jamaica. Continue reading... |
| 'Mexico needs healing’: the first indigenous woman to run for president Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:00 AM PDT María de Jesús Patricio Martínez has been providing herbal remedies for decades – and she's poised to apply her skills in the political arena María de Jesús Patricio Martínez has always had a gift for curing people's ailments, an ability she attributes to her close connection with the earth. Born and raised in Tuxpan, a slow-paced town in western Mexico surrounded by scrubby hills and fields of sugarcane and maize, she began offering herbal remedies to sick neighbours at the age of 20 after noticing the government's indifference to local health problems. |
| Kevin Spacey goes presidential at the Tony awards – video Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:46 AM PDT Kevin Spacey appears as his House of Cards character President Francis Underwood at the 2017 Tony awards on Sunday, poking fun at a rambling Bette Midler acceptance speech and impersonating former president Bill Clinton. Spacey congratulates the evening's winners, before joking about the Hillary Clinton email controversy Continue reading... |
| Lost natural wonder in New Zealand may be found, say researchers Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:30 AM PDT Diaries give clue to location of pink and white terraces of Lake Rotomahana, previously thought destroyed in 1886 The eighth natural wonder of the world may have been rediscovered, 131 years after it was buried by a volcanic eruption, New Zealand researchers believe. In the mid-1800s, the pink and white terraces of Lake Rotomahana in the North Island attracted tourists from around the globe. The terraces – dramatic cascading pools descending into the lake's temperate waters – were lost in an eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Continue reading... |
| Cycle week challenge: strike up a conversation with a fellow cyclist Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:00 AM PDT We challenge you to strike up a conversation with a fellow rider, wherever you cycle in the world. Let us know how you get on here, or on social media using #cycleconvo
Most of those who cycle will have experienced how divisive it can be. Some may have been shouted at by drivers, berated online or looked down upon by other cyclists because of the supposed tribe they belong to. But most will also know that cycling can bring people together. We don't just mean naked bike rides, but the fact that people are collectively taking back their cities after years of dominance by cars. |
| African politics is a man's world – but we women are still blazing a trail | Evelyn Anite Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:00 PM PDT Sub-Saharan Africa's female representation in parliament outstrips that of the US, says the continent's youngest female minister, as she marks the launch of the African Women Leaders Network When Ellen Johnson Sirleaf stands down later this year as president of Liberia, it will mean that for the first time in more than a decade, no African country will be led by a woman. While strong female leaders are still emerging to play a critical role in African politics, it is a reminder that we cannot take our foot off the pedal. I know from first-hand experience how tough it can be for African women to win the top political positions. I'm the youngest woman in the Ugandan government and the youngest female minister in Africa. Continue reading... |
| Guardian Cities cycle week: what it is and how you can get involved Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:57 PM PDT Cycling is at a tipping point: while some cities build bike lanes and ban cars, others are experiencing a backlash. Will the future of cities be two-wheeled? Join us all this week and speak your mind In the battle against air pollution and gridlock caused by cars, cities around the world are increasingly turning to a low-tech, two-wheeled solution. Urban cycling, however, appears to be at a tipping point. While London and even Los Angeles look to build better bike lanes, and Oslo or Madrid make efforts to ban cars from their centres entirely, other cities appear to be back-pedalling, embracing driverless cars or banning some people from using bikes altogether. Continue reading... |
| Man killed by tram in Manchester Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:40 AM PDT Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man hit by tram near Victoria station A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was hit by a tram. Greater Manchester police said officers were called to Victoria station in the city centre just after 7.50pm on Sunday after receiving reports of the collision. Emergency services attended but the man died at the scene. Continue reading... |
| UK could remain in single market after Brexit, says Labour MP Posted: 12 Jun 2017 12:39 AM PDT Shadow trade secretary Barry Gardiner takes softer line than Corbyn with possibility of reformed membership The shadow trade secretary, Barry Gardiner, has raised the possibility of the UK remaining in the EU's single market after Brexit, taking a seemingly different position on the issue to his leader and shadow chancellor. Asked on Sunday whether he was clear that Brexit would mean an end to single market membership, Jeremy Corbyn told BBC1's Andrew Marr Show: "Absolutely." Continue reading... |
| Qataris ponder 'the situation' as blockade against emirate bites Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT Talk of the week-old crisis, its implications and the alleged hacking and fake news that may have fuelled it, is unavoidable in Doha In the stifling heat of a Qatar night two policemen stand in the middle of a Doha city centre interchange, holding up the traffic and preventing pedestrians from crossing. "We have to stop and wait a while," a young man on the kerb explains. "The emir is passing." A column of white cars accompanied by a security detail hurtles past, triggering flashes from the speed cameras. The young man watches as the tail lights recede, then comments: "Well, you know the situation here ... " Continue reading... |
| Alan Finkel: 'it would be surprising' if ministers encouraged new coal stations Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:23 AM PDT Exclusive: as the Coalition prepares for criticism by conservative MPs, chief scientist says a scheme to incentivise the use of coal-fired energy is unlikely The chief scientist, Alan Finkel, says he doesn't know if Australia can meet its Paris commitments under the 28% emissions reduction target he has floated for electricity. He also says it would be "surprising" if governments ultimately implemented a new clean energy target which "incentivised" building new coal-fired power stations. Continue reading... |
| Monday briefing: May heads for job interview Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:11 PM PDT PM seeks to win over Tory backbenchers … Macron party set for huge election result … Trump-esque Julius Caesar cuts deep Good morning to you, Graham Russell here to bring you up to speed with the latest news. Continue reading... |
| Battle for Philippine city rages three weeks after attack by Isis-linked rebels Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:00 PM PDT US forces provide support to clear militants from Marawi, but Manila insists there are no American 'boots on the ground' Bomb blasts have rocked Marawi City in the southern Philippines as the national flag was raised to mark independence day, almost three weeks after hundreds of Islamist militants overran the town and hunkered down with civilians as human shields. Rescue workers, soldiers and firemen sang the national anthem and listened to speeches as three OV-10 attack aircraft darted through the cloudy sky on Monday, taking it in turns to bomb areas where fighters were still holed up. Continue reading... |
| Australian and two Fijians missing off coast of Papua New Guinea Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:21 PM PDT Search continues for men missing since Saturday night, when their fishing boat sank offshore from Port Moresby Three men are missing at sea after a fishing boat sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said it was helping PNG authorities with aerial searches off the coast of Port Moresby for the three men – two Fijians and one Australian – who have been missing since Saturday evening. Fijian media have named two of the men as Praneel Nand and Kapil Chand. Continue reading... |
| Puerto Ricans cast referendum vote in favour of US statehood – video Posted: 11 Jun 2017 07:52 PM PDT Thousands of people across Puerto Rico headed to the polls on Sunday to vote on a nonbinding referendum on whether the island should become the 51st US state, remain a US territory or it become an independent nation. With almost all votes counted, the option for full statehood was backed by more than 97% – but turnout stood at just 23% Continue reading... |
| Puerto Ricans vote in favour of being 51st US state, but doubts remain Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:07 PM PDT With almost all votes counted, option for full statehood was backed by more than 97% – but turnout for non-binding referendum stood at just 23% A plebiscite in the US's oldest and largest colony, Puerto Rico, has returned an overwhelming vote in favour of becoming the 51st state of the union, in a result instantly rejected as meaningless by opposition parties, which had boycotted the event. With 95% of the vote counted, the option of formally joining the US as a fully fledged state was backed by 97.1% of those who cast their ballots. By contrast, full independence/"free association" with the US was supported by 1.5% and keeping the colonial status quo just 1.3%. Continue reading... |
| Oscar López Rivera polarizes crowds at Puerto Rican Day parade Posted: 11 Jun 2017 12:34 PM PDT The political activist, whose prison sentence was commuted by Obama, drew cheers and boos during New York event, which honored him as a 'freedom hero' Puerto Rico's complicated history with the US was on display at New York's Puerto Rican Day parade on Sunday. The event honored Oscar López Rivera, a man regarded by some as a terrorist and by others as a freedom fighter, the same day that islanders vote on whether they want to remain a US territory. Continue reading... |
| How Trump’s actions and tone affect US alliances and perception on global stage Posted: 11 Jun 2017 03:00 AM PDT Trump's foreign policy approach has stunned observers, but recent weeks have underscored potential ramifications of his loose rhetoric and abrupt policy shifts In less than 140 characters, Donald Trump had left the chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee speechless. Senator Bob Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, could barely mask his disbelief when reporters on Capitol Hill informed him of tweets in which Trump accused Qatar, a close US ally, of being a state sponsor of terrorism. "The president?" Corker asked, lowering his register. Continue reading... |
| Melania and Barron Trump arrive at the White House – video Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:50 PM PDT After living in New York's Trump Tower for the first five months of the presidency, Donald Trump's wife Melania and son Barron, 11, have finally moved into the presidential mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The highly unusual presidential arrangements came about so that Barron could finish the school year in New York. • Melania and Barron Trump officially move into White House Continue reading... |
| Republican senator tells Trump to stop tweeting about James Comey – video Posted: 11 Jun 2017 06:29 PM PDT Republican senator Lindsey Graham tells President Donald Trump to 'knock it off' with tweets about the former FBI chief James Comey, during an interview on CBS program Face the Nation. 'You may be the first president in history to go down because you can't stop inappropriately talking about an investigation that, if you just were quiet, would clear you' |
| 'The revolution is well under way': how progressives are reacting to Trump's presidency – video Posted: 11 Jun 2017 06:25 AM PDT Seven months after Trump was elected president, Adam Gabbatt talks to campaigners and activists at the People's Summit in Chicago to find out how his victory affected their politics – and how it could strengthen their resolve to create a more effective progressive opposition in the future |
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