Faced with being outflanked by those to his right, Farage seeks to channel public anger 02. June 2026 (19:43) As ethnonationalist far right drives racist agenda, Reform UK leader felt need to weigh in on murder of Henry NowakThe full horror of Henry Nowak’s last moments was only just sinking in on the morning after the release of police footage showing him pleading for help when Reform UK served notice that its leader would be making an “emergency address”.Appearing via a live stream from a location with fields in the background, Nigel Farage paid tribute to the “extraordinarily dignified” response of the Nowak family, before wading in with remarks of his own. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Corrupt Liverpool prison worker jailed for smuggling drugs and sending sex texts to inmates 02. June 2026 (19:41) Helen Spree, 63, headed prison watchdog and was said to have become besotted with killer Dylan Westall, 35A corrupt prison watchdog boss who billed herself “the prisoners’ Deliveroo” has been jailed for five years after admitting sending sexual messages to a killer inmate and smuggling drugs.Helen Spree, 63, was the head of the independent monitoring board (IMB) for HMP Liverpool when she engaged in illicit chats with prisoners over a 20-month period. Spree was said to have become besotted with Dylan Westall, 35, who was serving a life sentence for manslaughter for shooting a teenager in the head. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes 02. June 2026 (19:36) Investigation follows circulation of videos showing groups climbing out of sewer systems across the city at nightNew York police are investigating a bizarre mystery involving groups of people emerging from the city’s manholes in recent weeks.The investigation follows the circulation of multiple social media videos showing people climbing out of sewer systems across the city, all in the middle of the night. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears accuser describe details of alleged rape 02. June 2026 (19:34) Witness B said in police interview that she pretended to be asleep when allegedly abused as a childA jury in Northern Ireland has heard details of the alleged rape of a child by the former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson.A police interview with the complainant was played to Newry crown court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday on the sixth day of the former MP’s trial for alleged sex offences. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Doctors hail drug that spares bladder cancer patients ‘life-changing’ surgery 02. June 2026 (19:00) Durvalumab shows promising results in trial led by London-based Institute of Cancer ResearchDoctors are hailing a drug that spares bladder cancer patients “life-changing” surgery and stops tumours coming back.Bladder cancer is the ninth most common cancer in the world. Advanced or aggressive forms are often treated with surgery to remove the entire bladder, with patients left having to find alternative ways to pass urine for the rest of their life. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’ 02. June 2026 (17:48) Former health secretary described as ‘hysterical’ about the issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting up against a brick wall” when he tried to raise concerns about Gaza in government, after private messages from Peter Mandelson were disclosed where he was accused of being “hysterical” about the issue.Among a huge release of documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US, WhatsApp messages showed Mandelson being highly critical of Streeting to Pat McFadden, another cabinet minister. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide 02. June 2026 (17:36) Avon and Somerset police’s contact with Jo Shaw and ex-partner to be scrutinised after pair died in explosion on 3 MayThe death of a woman killed after her former partner forced his way into a house in Bristol with explosives is to be investigated by the police watchdog.Jo Shaw, 35, sustained fatal injuries in the blast in the Frenchay area of the city on 3 May. Her former partner, Ryan Kelly, 41, was also killed in the explosion. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’ 02. June 2026 (17:20) Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reportsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump angrily confronted Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, according to a report.“What the fuck are you doing?” the US president shouted at the Israeli prime minister during the phone call on Monday, according to Axios, a US website that has frequently published reports on high-level conversations between the two leaders. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows 02. June 2026 (17:00) Researchers observed unavailable female dolphins – those that were older, or with calves – did not show the same avoidant behaviourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFemale dolphins identify males by their unique calls and keep track of their past behaviour, choosing to avoid the most aggressive males during mating season, new research suggests.Bottlenose dolphin society is complex, and male and female dolphins often know each other for decades, said Prof Stephanie King, an expert in animal behaviour at the University of Bristol. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products 02. June 2026 (17:00) Consumer group makes ‘super’ complaint to ACCC after investigation found dangerous items on platforms such as eBay, Amazon and AliExpressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCigarette lighters that look like toys, gel blasters, flick knives and fake tongue studs are among the “frightening” number of unsafe and potentially banned products being sold to Australians on online marketplaces, a Choice investigation has found.After identifying the products, Choice on Wednesday formally asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to take action against the retailers and begin a review of the country’s product safety laws more generally. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
