‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: climate experts alarmed by deadly spring heatwaves searing Europe 27. May 2026 (13:00) Scientists warn of ‘new reality’ of heat extremes that claim three times more lives than car crashes and 16 times as many as murderersMalcolm Mistry knew it was going to get “very warm, very quickly” on Monday morning but a slow start out of bed delayed his plans for an early game of cricket with his son. It was already 10am by the time the pair arrived at the sun-soaked nets of their local club in south-west London, and to the embarrassment of the 48-year-old scientist, who played cricket in his youth, his body was struggling after just half an hour of bowling.Had he continued for another hour, Mistry reckons he would have probably suffered from heatstroke. Had he and his son stayed until noon, they would have found themselves straining their bodies in direct sunlight while a nearby weather station logged the UK’s hottest May temperature since records began. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reform UK spending on Facebook ads surged before May elections 27. May 2026 (13:00) Party spent £252,000 in last two weeks of campaign on its main Facebook pages compared with Labour’s £276,000UK politics live – latest updatesReform UK ramped up the funding and sophistication of its political Facebook ads in the final weeks of campaigning for the May elections, in a sign of the growing financial muscle of Nigel Farage’s party.There were several days in the fortnight before the party’s breakthrough electoral performance when Reform spent more than any other party on the influential platform. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Fired BP chair disputes oil company’s claims of poor conduct 27. May 2026 (12:41) Albert Manifold says he was removed without warning and ‘will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged’Business live – latest updatesThe ousted chair of BP, Albert Manifold, has accused the oil company of firing him without warning and disputed reports about his conduct, amid the latest boardroom turmoil to rock the company.In an emailed statement, Manifold said he was “removed without warning and without explanation” by the FTSE 100 company. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Community shocked after Aboriginal rock shelter bulldozed for NSW power lines 27. May 2026 (12:17) The heritage site was destroyed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zoneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndigenous community members have described their shock and anger after an Aboriginal rock shelter was “damaged beyond recovery” by contractors building transmission lines for a New South Wales renewable energy zone.The heritage site was destroyed by bulldozers in March during the construction of access tracks for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone, a transmission line project located about 300km north-west of Sydney. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ed Husic calls on Labor to establish ‘red line’ on Israel’s actions, including treatment of flotilla activists 27. May 2026 (12:02) ‘At some point the statements have got to end and the action needs to begin’, member for Chifley saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MP Ed Husic says Australia has tolerated poor behaviour from the Israeli government for too long, calling for a “red line” from Canberra including tougher sanctions, an end to defence cooperation and a block on supplying parts for the F-35 fighter jet.Husic - the former industry and science minister – said a pattern of bad behaviour from the government of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, included mistreatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and the destruction of Australian war graves. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump moves Camp David cabinet meeting to White House as Iran talks continue 27. May 2026 (12:00) Heavy rain forces postponement of trip to rural Maryland as negotiations to end Iran war reach crucial stageDonald Trump will host the 12th cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday as talks on ending the nearly three-month war with Iran reach a crucial stage amid conflicting signals over whether an agreement is close.The gathering had originally been scheduled to take place in the bucolic setting of Camp David, the presidential retreat that had previously been the site of sensitive Middle East negotiations, including the historic Israeli-Egyptian peace accords. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Spanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live 27. May 2026 (11:51) Search takes place amid intensifying focus on separate allegations of influence peddling as problems worsen for prime minister Pedro SanchezSánchez is finally briefing reporters after his meetings with the Pope earlier this morning. He says the pair spoke about the need to “defend peace,” stressing that “peace is not build with missiles,” but “with dialogue and respect for international law.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East crisis live: Tehran says no agreement reached on strait of Hormuz as Israel strikes Lebanon 27. May 2026 (11:50) Strikes on Lebanon further strain supposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and came as Iran said US had violated separate truceSouth Korea said a probe into an attack on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz assessed that it likely involved an Iranian missile.The ship, operated by South Korean shipping firm HMM Co, was struck by “two unidentified aircraft” in the strait on 4 May, causing a fire and leaving one of the vessel’s 24 crew members with minor injuries. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boat 27. May 2026 (11:37) Dong Guangping has tried to escape on several previous occasions after being jailed for his activism in ChinaA Chinese dissident has washed up on the shores of South Korea after attempting to flee China in a rubber boat.Dong Guangping, 68, is in custody in South Korea, having been detained by the coastguard on Monday evening. He is thought to have travelled more than 30 hours by sea to reach the shores of China’s democratic neighbour. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now cockroaches and bugs are bouncing back 27. May 2026 (11:35) Rodents arrived on the subtropical island more than a century ago, decimating its native flora and fauna – but its invertebrates are once again boomingIn the summer months, Lord Howe Island’s unique stag beetle, with wing cases that appear forged from iridescent green metal, fly around the ancient tree tops looking for a mate.“That’s really something wonderful,” said Ian Hutton, a naturalist and nature guide on the World Heritage-listed island. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
