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Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.

Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'
Steve Hilton, one of two main Republicans running in California's jungle primary on Tuesday, said that he appreciated endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Carville shreds Dems' 2024 autopsy, says Harris campaign was 'most ineffective $2 billion ever spent'
James Carville and Al Hunt mock the DNC's 192-page 2024 election autopsy, calling it a "total dud" that avoided Biden's age and Harris's flaws.

Labor must be clear about its purpose - or risk losing voters to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation | Tony Barry
Australians’ pessimism about the future is fuelling support for One Nation For those Australians thinking of voting One Nation, Pauline Hanson is their wrecking ball and truth teller. One of the big conversation points…

Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain
US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify - Reuters
Bolivia's defense minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify Reuters

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
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War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback - Reuters
GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback Reuters

Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed
Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says - Reuters
Canada had a positive meeting with the US on free trade talks, Canadian minister says Reuters

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding - Reuters
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding Reuters
Trump Administration Seeks Public Comment on China Trade Board - Bloomberg.com
Trump Administration Seeks Public Comment on China Trade Board Bloomberg.com
Gold Edges Lower as Robust US Jobs Data Point to Higher Rates - Bloomberg.com
Gold Edges Lower as Robust US Jobs Data Point to Higher Rates Bloomberg.com

Squishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.

One-ton cocaine bust reveals secret US-Mexico tunnel
Members of Jalisco New Generation cartel used fake retail store in San Diego as front for trafficking drugs, officials say Federal prosecutors have charged four suspects with trafficking more than one ton of cocaine for…
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate - Reuters
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate Reuters

Italy celebrates 80 years of democracy
A colossal 400-kilogram flag was draped over Rome’s Colosseum as Italy marked the 80th anniversary of its republic.
The best fisherman sandals for coastal-inspired comfort
Fisherman sandals let your feet breathe without overexposing your toes. We reeled in stylish and sleek pairs that offer comfort and support.

Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre
Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.
UK lawmakers call Palantir's role in public sector an unacceptable weakness - Reuters
UK lawmakers call Palantir's role in public sector an unacceptable weakness Reuters

European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election
The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.
Modi’s High-Stakes Push for Sovereign AI Faces Reality Check - Bloomberg.com
Modi’s High-Stakes Push for Sovereign AI Faces Reality Check Bloomberg.com
Ex-Google executive Mo Gawdat offers advice for job seekers in the age of AI
Mo Gawdat, who predicts that AI would erase 30% of certain job sectors will be gone by 2028, said he has tips for job seekers to survive the AI era.

Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items
"It’s a reminder of how human activity is changing the natural world in unanticipated ways.”

Palantir Contracts Have Become ‘An Unacceptable Point of Weakness,’ UK Politicians Warn
A government committee says that the country’s growing dependence on the data analytics company is a serious liability.

Netherlands World Cup 2026 team guide
The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48…
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