Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’ 03. June 2026 (12:41) Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limitsDonald Trump has threatened tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners including the UK, the EU and Australia over alleged forced labour failures, in the latest attempt to revive his signature trade policy.The EU immediately hit back, saying it expected the US to respect the tariff deal it entered into last July and arguing that stealth tariffs breached the spirit of that agreement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Southampton residents in shock after night of ‘terrifying’ protest violence 03. June 2026 (11:50) Cars damaged and bricks strewn across streets after demonstration over Henry Nowak’s murder erupts into riotUK politics live: latest news updatesA trail of destruction was left on the streets of Southampton after Tuesday night’s anti-police protest over Henry Nowak’s murder, with car windows smashed and bricks strewn across roads.The demonstration began relatively peacefully outside Southampton central police station but turned ugly when hundreds marched across the city to the neighbourhood where Nowak died and where his killer, Vickrum Digwa, lived. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings 03. June 2026 (11:36) Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10m after the energy regulator for Great Britain, Ofgem, found a lack of monitoring of vulnerable customers with prepayment meters (PPMs) could have exposed them to a “clear risk of harm”.Ofgem found that Ovo did not adequately monitor its PPM customers, including those on the priority services register, leading to breaches of the watchdog’s rules designed to protect customers in vulnerable situations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump could slap Australia with 12.5% tariff for allegedly importing goods made by slave labour 03. June 2026 (11:29) Trade minister says Australia has ‘robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is among dozens of countries facing a 12.5% trade tariff from the Trump administration for allegedly failing to prevent imports of goods made by slave labour.The US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, listed Australia among 54 economies that “failed to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor” following an investigation into their practices. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city 03. June 2026 (11:19) Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on FridayUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday hours before international guests gathered for the city’s flagship economic forum, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities after Russian air defences tried unsuccessfully to shoot them down. There were loud explosions and black smoke rose high above the city from the blazing oil terminal. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior Cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit 03. June 2026 (11:10) Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendumUK politics live – latest updatesDavid Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior Cabinet position in return for campaigning for the UK to remain in the EU during the 2016 referendum, it has been revealedIn the event, and with four months to go before the vote, Johnson transformed the terms of the debate by announcing in February 2016 that “after a huge amount of heartache” he was throwing his weight behind the campaign to take Britain out of the EU. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot 03. June 2026 (11:00) Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from once-dreaded Savak as some of his ‘fascistic’ supporters glorify it For decades, the Savak was seen as the most hated symbol of repression that kept Iran’s last shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in power – and a main driving force behind the revolutionary fervor that toppled him in 1979.Now the deposed monarch’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has been forced to distance himself from the once-dreaded security agency after some of his most vociferous supporters glorified it as the defining emblem in their drive to install him on the throne in a royal restoration. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats 03. June 2026 (11:00) Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor Democrats.Among the most watched races are: a New Jersey Democrat who could oust a Republican incumbent absent with a mystery medical issue for months; several Iowa Democrats hoping to flip their red-leaning state; and California’s redrawn maps that have given Democrats an advantage in the heavily blue state. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field in Devon 03. June 2026 (10:41) Emergency services at scene of incident at Sourton Down, near OkehamptonA Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, police have said.Emergency services are at the scene of the incident at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. Several road closures are in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes 03. June 2026 (09:54) Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has ridiculed Angus Taylor as a “Temu [Tony] Abbott” amid an increasingly bitter fight over tax changes in the budget, as the Greens raise concerns about key provisions of the government’s proposal.Labor will speed the first tranche of its budget legislation through the lower house on Thursday, and hopes to pass it through the Senate within weeks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
