E Jean Carroll asks judge to order Donald Trump to pay $5m he owes her 01. July 2026 (14:15) Move follows supreme court refusal to hear Trump’s appeal of civil case verdict in sexual abuse and defamation caseThe New York journalist E Jean Carroll asked a judge on Tuesday to mandate that Donald Trump pay her the $5m she is owed from a jury verdict that found the US president liable for sexually abusing her in the 1990s and defaming her after she publicly described in 2019 being attacked by him in a city department store.Lawyers for Carroll filed papers in a federal court in Manhattan one day after the US supreme court refused to hear Trump’s appeal of the civil case verdict in 2023. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two people onboard small plane die after it crashes in field in Essex 01. July 2026 (14:15) Two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out short flight experience when it crashed in Ongar on Tuesday, police sayTwo people have died after a light aircraft on a “short flight experience” crashed in a field near Ongar in Essex, police have said.The two-seat Cessna plane crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, on Tuesday after taking off from North Weald airfield about seven miles west, Essex police said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025 | First Thing 01. July 2026 (14:12) President made more than $1bn from crypto businesses last year while federal government oversaw regulation. Plus, giant seal causes havoc in Tasmania – but locals love himDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses since returning to the White House, according to financial disclosures, making him substantially richer and ringing alarm bells over a conflict of interest.Where else is Trump getting money from? The US president made millions last year from selling Trump-branded bibles, sneakers and other small items in another unprecedented move for the presidency. In the Trump-branded watches category alone, the president earned $4.7m. Trump also racked up tens of millions from fees and licensing deals in a flurry of new hotel, resort and condo deals overseas. Many of those countries were at the same time negotiating with the US over tariffs, military aid and other important matters. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Duke of York’s theatre to be renamed after Tom Stoppard 01. July 2026 (14:11) New name recognises the playwright’s huge impact on British theatre with producer Sonia Friedman saying he would be ‘tickled pink’The Duke of York’s theatre in the West End is to become the Tom Stoppard theatre in honour of the playwright who died in November.The theatre is currently presenting Carrie Cracknell’s revival of Stoppard’s 1993 masterpiece Arcadia and the same play was produced there in 2009. The playwright’s wife, Sabrina Stoppard, said: “Tom was in his element whenever he had a play on in the West End, so I am thrilled to bits that this theatre will be named after him. It means that his memory will live on, not just through his plays, but also through this building.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops 01. July 2026 (14:08) Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope LeoA rebel group of ultra-conservative Catholics has defied Pope Leo by ordaining bishops without his consent, which they declared a “sacred duty” despite it causing their automatic excommunication.In a ritual-filled ceremony on Wednesday, streamed live from the Swiss village of Ecône, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) went ahead with the consecrations of four bishops, one from Switzerland, one from France and two from the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ireland set to take presidency of EU in Dublin opening ceremony – Europe live 01. July 2026 (11:59) Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include helping navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accessionMeanwhile, airlines and airports have called for the new EU biometric border check system to be suspended during the peak summer holiday period, saying some flights are leaving half full and passengers are struggling in queues of up to five hours.In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, airlines and airports asked for an option to suspend checks under the system over fears the situation will get much worse during the busy summer season.“Airlines face half-empty planes at gate closing time, while passengers are stuck in border control queues.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two confirmed dead in mass celebrations by Mexico fans after World Cup victory 01. July 2026 (11:36) Third death reported by local media but unconfirmedMore than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Henry Nowak murder: two officers under gross misconduct investigation 01. July 2026 (11:11) IOPC to consider if race was a factor in response to student, whom officers initially handcuffed and treated as a suspectTwo police officers in the case of Henry Nowak have been placed under investigation for gross misconduct by the police watchdog.Nowak, 18, died in December 2025 after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton. Digwa falsely told police he had been the victim of a racist attack, which led officers to handcuff Nowak and treat him as a suspect, despite him saying he had been stabbed and that he could not breathe. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options 01. July 2026 (11:10) Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConsumer advocacy group Choice has taste tested 30 supermarket extra-virgin olive oils, and found some Australian-made oils rank higher than those imported from Italy and Spain.“A lot of Australians are after local products, and there are a lot of Australian olive oil makers that have built quite a good reputation,” Pru Engel, Choice audience and engagement editor, said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK house prices stall for second straight month as agents warn of summer slump 01. July 2026 (10:59) Average price of typical home little changed at £277,484 in June, says Nationwide, while housebuilder shares fallBusiness live – latest updatesUK house price growth stalled for a second consecutive month in June as rising interest rates triggered by the war in Iran hurt homebuyer demand and agents warned of a summer slump.The average price of a typical UK home edged down to £277,484 last month from £278,024 a month earlier, after a 0.6% month-on-month fall in May, according to the lender Nationwide. Economists had forecast a small monthly rise of 0.1% in June. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
