Police to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fire 19. May 2026 (14:38) Scotland Yard to send files to CPS with ‘strong evidence’ of potential wrongdoing – but any trials could be years awayScotland Yard has said it hopes to bring criminal charges against 77 companies and individuals for the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, in which 72 people died.The lead investigator, Garry Moncrieff, said his team of 220 detectives had gathered “strong evidence” of potential wrongdoing. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Son of Mango fashion chain founder arrested in Spain over death of father 19. May 2026 (14:35) Catalan police questioning Jonathan Andic over father Isak Andic’s apparent fall down a mountain ravine in 2024Police in Catalonia have arrested the son of Isak Andic, the founder of the fashion chain Mango, and are questioning him in connection with the death of his father in the mountains near Barcelona almost 18 months ago.Andic, who was 71, died in December 2024 after apparently falling 100 metres down a ravine while hiking in Montserrat with his son, Jonathan. His death prompted tributes from politicians, journalists and the fashion world. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live 19. May 2026 (14:35) Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied himSign up for the Breaking News US email While the most watched race is in Kentucky, the primary races in Georgia – one for the seat of a senator and another for the governor – have also gathered a lot of interest.In Georgia, Republican voters will choose who will face off incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, both congressmen, and Derek Dooley, a former football coach at the University of Tennessee, are three of the main contenders. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Grayson Perry’s life story to be told in ‘outrageous’ musical 19. May 2026 (14:22) Grayson the Musical will explore ‘identity, creativity and self-acceptance … with life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan’Grayson Perry’s life story is to be told in an “outrageous” new stage musical co-created with the composer of Jerry Springer: The Opera.Grayson the Musical is a portrait of the artist from his childhood in Chelmsford to his international fame as a Turner prize-winning ceramicist, tapestry-maker and frock-lover. As well as fabulous dresses, the show will include a supporting role for Alan Measles, the beloved teddy bear who has featured in Perry’s work. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand 19. May 2026 (14:13) Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyerBusiness live – latest updatesPub chain Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, making it the latest in a series of British beers to be snapped up by overseas buyers.Barcelona-based brewer Damm has agreed to buy all the Old Speckled Hen lines, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US 19. May 2026 (12:00) Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and animal welfare.The report, titled Primates for Purchase: The Surge in Sales on Social Media in the US, was released Tuesday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Louisiana payout cannot erase pain of Ronald Greene death by police – lawyer 19. May 2026 (12:00) Ben Crump says $4.85m police settlement over fatal traffic stop helps to show how ‘truth must always come to light’“No amount of money can erase” the pain that motorist Ronald Greene’s death at the hands of Louisiana police inflicted on his loved ones, but a $4.85m settlement which the state has agreed to pay his family helps illustrate how “the truth must always come to light”, their attorney has said.Ben Crump recently expressed those sentiments in a statement that served as one of his and his clients’ first public reactions to news first reported by the Guardian that mediation talks on 12 May had yielded a settlement between Louisiana authorities and Greene’s family. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie 19. May 2026 (12:00) Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contestsThe biggest day of primaries yet arrives Tuesday, with voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho, heading to the polls to select candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections.While many primaries will be resolved with little drama, some have shaped up to be among the most contentious elections of the year so far, serving as gauges of Donald Trump’s control of Republicans, and the direction Democratic voters are looking to steer their party as they seek to retake control of Congress. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Bid to form centre-right minority government in Denmark after weeks of stalemate – Europe live 19. May 2026 (11:47) Leader of the Venstre party, Troels Lund Poulsen, hoping to govern with support of the Conservatives and the Liberal AllianceNordic correspondentTroels Lund Poulsen, the leader of the centre-right Danish Liberal Party (Venstre), has shocked the political establishment with a surprise announcement in which he said he wants to form a right-leaning minority government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies 19. May 2026 (11:45) The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continueFull report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warEleven Australians attempting to deliver aid to Gaza as part of a global flotilla have been detained by Israeli forces in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, with the government “urgently seeking” confirmation of their welfare.On Monday local time, the Global Sumud Flotilla alleged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encircled 38 ships that were part of a fleet of 54 boats which left Turkey last week for the embattled strip, which remains under naval blockade by Israel. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
