Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says

14/05/2026 10:34 The Guardian

Burnham’s backers understood to be lobbying Labour’s NEC who warn against Wes Streeting ‘coronation’UK politics live – latest updatesThe rules governing Labour party leadership contests should “not be tweaked” to allow Andy Burnham to run, a member of the party’s National Executive Committee has said.With the health secretary preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer on Thursday, if he can secure the support of enough MPs to trigger a contest, allies of Burnham have warned against a “coronation” for Wes Streeting as the next prime minister. Continue reading...

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Trump China visit live: ‘US and China should be partners, not rivals’, Xi says after earlier warning on Taiwan

Security was heightened in Beijing ahead of the two leaders’ crucial talks, where they discussed economic cooperation, trade and IranTrump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping as Iran war looms over talksExplainer: five key issues on the table at summitSign up for the Breaking New...

14/05/2026 11:22 The Guardian

Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – Europe live

Evika Siliņa said she was frustrated by the response to the incident and late alerts for the populationLet’s just remind you of the background to this resignation (although we obviously covered that on Europe Live when it happened).AP has a handy note on the events that led to this crisis:“On 7...

14/05/2026 11:19 The Guardian

Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years

Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gainsBrazil’s Atlantic forest, the country’s most threatened biome, last year recorded its lowest level of deforestation since monitoring began 40 years ago, a new report shows.The forest is Brazil’s most populous biome, and h...

14/05/2026 10:29 The Guardian

War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up?

Wall Street has proved incredibly resilient to instability, and while consumer confidence has dipped, shares have soaredIt was a dark Friday for Wall Street on 27 March. Oil prices were climbing and the war with Iran raged on. Markets responded accordingly, with the Dow and Nasdaq entering correctio...

14/05/2026 10:00 The Guardian

Benjamin Netanyahu says he made secret trip to UAE at height of Iran war

Emirates’ foreign ministry rejects claims that Netanyahu visited country, describing them as ‘baseless’Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed he made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates at the height of the Iran war to meet the president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.“This visit has led...

14/05/2026 09:47 The Guardian

Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ - as fight to keep her job goes on

Whoever wins the Labour leadership battle, the chancellor’s prospects for staying in post have risen given the GDP boostBusiness live – latest updatesUK economy records surprise 0.3% growth despite Iran warThe message from Rachel Reeves is clear. After Britain’s economy defied the predictions...

14/05/2026 08:53 The Guardian

Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan

Chinese president’s comments published after two-hour meeting with his US counterpart during Beijing summitTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summitChina’s president, Xi Jinping, has warned of “clashes and even conflicts” with the US over Taiwan after meeting Don...

14/05/2026 08:45 The Guardian

‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh

Impact of disruption from Iran war may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body bossIncreases in air fares for travellers in Europe are “inevitable” over the peak summer period because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the international aviation...

14/05/2026 08:35 The Guardian

UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war

GDP reading ties in with some surveys suggesting UK plc has kept up momentum despite rising fuel costsBusiness live – latest updatesAnalysis: Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’The UK economy unexpectedly grew during the first full month of the Iran war, according to officia...

14/05/2026 08:18 The Guardian

‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again

As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrousA rise in borrowing costs and warnings to avoid a “Liz Truss moment”. As Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge, the spectre of the b...

14/05/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents

Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on propertiesFears of higher mortgage rates and rising inflation as a result of the Middle East conflict are leading to a subdued and downbeat housing market, according to estate agents.Demand from poten...

13/05/2026 23:01 The Guardian

Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows

Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favorThe Senate on Wednesday rejected the seventh attempt by Democrats to force an end to American involvement in the war on Iran, even as the ranks of Republicans opposed to Donald Trump’s...

13/05/2026 20:46 The Guardian

US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell

Warsh will serve four-year term as chair, taking over amid rising inflation and pressure from Trump to lower ratesThe US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, one of the most powerful roles in the federal government that holds enormous sway over the economy.The 54-45 Senate v...

13/05/2026 20:10 The Guardian

Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches

Organisers as well as speakers will be held responsible for unlawful speech as police face exceptionally busy weekendThe Metropolitan police have said organisers of this weekend’s Unite the Kingdom and March for Palestine demonstrations will be held responsible for any hate speech connected with t...

13/05/2026 17:27 The Guardian

At 10.15pm, do you know where Donald Trump is?

The US president’s late-night Truth Social vitriol riddled with erratic capitalization and spelling? That’s leadershipThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayGas prices are soaring because of blockages in the strait of Hormuz as...

13/05/2026 17:00 The Guardian

Slovakia closes border crossing with Ukraine amid warnings of further Russian strikes – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more of our Ukraine war coverage hereResponding to the Guardian’s questions, the operator also confirmed that the vast majority of the 1,187 guests on board are British. There are also 514 crew members.Ambassador Cruise Line also confirmed that a 92-year-old m...

13/05/2026 15:48 The Guardian

Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in deadly daytime assault

Strikes killed at least six people as Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief ceasefireEurope live – latest updatesRussia targeted Ukraine with more than 800 drones in a large-scale daytime assault that killed at least six people on Wednesday, hours after a previous deadly barrage.The...

13/05/2026 15:23 The Guardian

Marine Le Pen’s party hits back at Kylian Mbappé criticism

French football captain warned against prospect of far-right National Rally party gaining powerThe French football captain, Kylian Mbappé, has angered Marine Le Pen’s far-right party after expressing concerns about it winning next year’s presidential election.Mbappé, 27, who grew up in Paris...

13/05/2026 15:08 The Guardian

Has Labor’s tax reform killed ‘rent-vesting’ for young Australians seeking a foothold in the housing market?

Changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing will make the strategy of renting in a preferred area while buying a cheaper property elsewhere less attractive, experts sayExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breakin...

13/05/2026 15:00 The Guardian

Man dies in Sydney prison unit that watchdog wanted shut down because it ‘cannot provide a safe environment’

Exclusive: Young inmate took own life in Long Bay prison five months after independent inspector warned of ‘ligature points in cells across all areas’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 19-year-old man has died in a S...

13/05/2026 15:00 The Guardian

Trump urged to rule out ‘unlawful’ Cuba takeover and stop using Guantánamo Bay for migrant detention

Exclusive: In letter seen by the Guardian, 30 members of Congress warn US president’s Cuba military operation would worsen ‘mass suffering’US politics live – latest updatesMore than 30 members of Congress have urged Donald Trump’s top officials to end the use of the Guantánamo Bay naval b...

13/05/2026 14:47 The Guardian

‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ says Trump amid Iran talks

With US inflation at a three-year high, US president insisted he’s not focused on economic hardship sparked by the conflictSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has said the growing financial pressure inflicted on Americans by the war on Iran is “not even a little bit”...

13/05/2026 14:03 The Guardian

Gunshots in Philippines senate where senator is holed up to evade arrest

Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, still in standoff with authoritiesGunshots have been fired in the Philippine senate, as a senator who is wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) remained holed up in the building to evade arrest.The Philip...

13/05/2026 12:23 The Guardian

US-based internet suicide forum implicated in 160 UK deaths fined £950,000

Ofcom attempts to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reports as it levies fine under Online Safety ActA nihilistic internet suicide forum implicated in over 160 UK deaths has been fined £950,000 by the online regulator in its latest attempt to shut it down.Ofcom said the US-based...

13/05/2026 12:09 The Guardian

Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping | First Thing

The Iran war will cast a long shadow over the talks. Plus, the 100 best novels of all timeDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump is due to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening, the first visit to China by a US president since he was last there nearly a...

13/05/2026 11:10 The Guardian

Datacentres using 6% of electricity supply in UK and US, research says

Industry body says energy consumption driven by AI up 15% globally in two years as it warns of societal backlashDatacentres are consuming 6% of electricity in the UK and US, with the growing strain of AI on energy supplies prompting community resistance, according to research.The proportion of elect...

13/05/2026 10:48 The Guardian

UK housebuilder Vistry warns of ‘significantly’ lower profits amid Iran war uncertainty

Bovis Homes owner’s shares plunge 10.5% after being forced to cut prices as buyers become cautiousOne of the UK’s biggest housebuilders has said its profits will be “significantly” lower, as it was forced to cut prices after heightened uncertainty caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.Vistry...

13/05/2026 09:46 The Guardian

Easy as ABC: voters in England tend to pick names nearer top of ballot, data suggests

Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be pickedFancy your chances in politics? Then perhaps you should change your name to Aaron Aaronson or Aaliyah Aardvark, figures from last week’s local elections in England suggest....

13/05/2026 08:00 The Guardian

Experts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China

US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fixAs Donald Trump travels to Beijing this week, fentanyl – and China’s role in its supply chain – remains an enduring point of acrimony in bilateral relations.At a UN meeti...

13/05/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: How much longer can Keir Starmer cling to power?

In today’s newsletter: A leadership crisis once again grips Westminster, with the Labour party currently split, the prime minister may not last the weekGood morning. First as tragedy, then as farce. Once again, the UK is shrouded in political uncertainty as a deeply unpopular prime minister clings...

13/05/2026 05:43 The Guardian

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14/05 11:39 - News24 | How the Iran war could derail Somalia’s fragile recovery 14/05 11:32 - Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say 14/05 11:31 - Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes 14/05 11:22 - Zimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their return 14/05 11:22 - Zimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their return 14/05 11:22 - Trump China visit live: ‘US and China should be partners, not rivals’, Xi says after earlier warning on Taiwan 14/05 11:19 - Latvia prime minister resigns days after ‘stray’ drone incursion – Europe live 14/05 11:12 - Gulf states attacked Iraq amid waning faith in US – Reuters 14/05 11:02 - Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’ 14/05 10:53 - Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones 14/05 10:52 - Russia pummels Ukraine, hitting regions far from the front lines 14/05 10:34 - Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says 14/05 10:29 - Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years 14/05 10:19 - Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people 14/05 10:19 - Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people 14/05 10:19 - What did Trump and Xi discuss at high-profile Beijing summit? 14/05 10:03 - Zelensky's former top aide Andriy Yermak remanded in Ukraine corruption probe 14/05 10:00 - War, inflation and Trump’s tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up? 14/05 09:53 - UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war 14/05 09:53 - Taiwan says China 'sole risk' to peace after Xi warned Trump over Taiwan issue 14/05 09:48 - 800 drones in 24 hours? Russia launches massive daytime barrage on Ukraine 14/05 09:47 - Benjamin Netanyahu says he made secret trip to UAE at height of Iran war 14/05 09:28 - Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis? 14/05 09:28 - Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis? 14/05 09:13 - Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold high-stakes meeting in Beijing 14/05 09:10 - Nvidia's Jensen Huang attends Trump-Xi summit in bid to revive sales of chips to China 14/05 08:58 - ‘Divide and rule’: Mahmoud Abbas keeps Fatah 'divided', ensuring no potential successor can emerge 14/05 08:53 - Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ - as fight to keep her job goes on 14/05 08:49 - Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices 14/05 08:49 - Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices 14/05 08:45 - Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan 14/05 08:41 - A massive overnight barrage on Kyiv splits a residential building in two 14/05 08:35 - ‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh 14/05 08:23 - Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest 14/05 08:23 - Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest 14/05 08:18 - UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war 14/05 07:37 - Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions as PM's allies warn of 'chaos' 14/05 07:36 - Xi warns Trump over Taiwan 14/05 07:00 - Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon 14/05 07:00 - Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon 14/05 06:01 - Russia pounds Kyiv and cities across Ukraine in deadly aerial attack 14/05 06:00 - ‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again 14/05 05:18 - I nearly died after buying skinny jab from friend of friend 14/05 05:07 - Fifa risking player safety over heat at World Cup - scientists 14/05 04:52 - Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents 14/05 04:52 - Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents 14/05 04:25 - Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump 14/05 04:10 - China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds 14/05 03:50 - News24 | Shots fired at Philippine Senate as police move to arrest ICC-wanted drug war senator 14/05 03:30 - South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps 14/05 03:00 - Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters 14/05 03:00 - Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters 14/05 02:21 - China's Xi promises more trade but warns Trump over Taiwan as summit kicks off in Beijing 14/05 02:20 - NATO chief wants to triple money flows to corruption-plagued Ukraine – Politico 14/05 00:56 - Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK 14/05 00:42 - Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges 14/05 00:00 - Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders holding talks on trade, tech, Iran 14/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Tehran blasts US-Israel for ‘expansionism and warmongering’ 14/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Tehran blasts US-Israel for ‘expansionism and warmongering’ 14/05 00:00 - Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders holding talks on trade, tech, Iran 13/05 23:22 - Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel 13/05 23:03 - Higher Europe air fares inevitable due to Iran war, says industry lead 13/05 23:01 - Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents 13/05 22:53 - Netanyahu's office says he had secret meeting with UAE president - but Emirates deny claim 13/05 22:30 - Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran 13/05 22:26 - Trump’s China strategy is closer to Kissinger than Biden 13/05 22:00 - Two of the World’s Most Powerful Men Are About to Meet 13/05 21:45 - Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia 13/05 21:39 - Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge 13/05 21:23 - Trade, tech and rare earths to dominate Trump's China trip 13/05 21:01 - Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair 13/05 21:00 - Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost 13/05 20:46 - Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows 13/05 20:35 - Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows 13/05 20:10 - US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, replacing Jerome Powell 13/05 20:05 - Netanyahu Made a ‘Secret Visit’ to U.A.E. During Iran War 13/05 19:58 - Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair 13/05 19:53 - Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers 13/05 19:53 - Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers 13/05 19:51 - Gen. Caine’s Silence on Iran War Leaves Questions About Military Strategy 13/05 19:41 - Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six 13/05 19:41 - Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six 13/05 19:06 - UAE denies Netanyahu visited in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran 13/05 19:06 - UAE denies Netanyahu visited in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran 13/05 19:06 - There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems 13/05 19:06 - There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems 13/05 18:55 - Netanyahu reveals secret UAE visit 13/05 18:55 - Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy 13/05 18:55 - Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy 13/05 18:55 - Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation 13/05 18:48 - Dozens of Polymarket Bets Show Signs of Insider Trading, The Times Finds 13/05 18:29 - Wholesale Prices Jumped in April, in Latest Sign of War’s Economic Ripples 13/05 18:29 - Taiwan vs China: Is conflict inevitable? 13/05 18:28 - Does Trump need China to end the war in Iran? 13/05 18:18 - Chris Mason: Starmer hopes to save his job with promise of change - and warnings of chaos 13/05 17:27 - Met warns about hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Palestine marches 13/05 17:07 - Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine 13/05 17:06 - World Cup could see dangerous heat and humidity, experts warn 13/05 17:03 - Russia places UK ex-Defence Minister Ben Wallace on wanted list 13/05 17:03 - Russia places UK ex-Defence Minister Ben Wallace on wanted list