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German far-right surge, Charlie Kirk backlash and Aspinall’s title under threat
Germany’s AfD nears historic regional power as Sweden votes Sunday amid a hard-right surge; US students spark outrage reenacting Charlie Kirk’s killing; plus a Rotherham cost-of-living charity, a Boko Haram survivor’s story, and sport and music updates.
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The Guardian view on the government’s corporate reforms: entrenching neoliberalism, not ending it | Editorial
The Guardian’s editorial criticises a 12-week government consultation on corporate reporting, arguing it prioritises shareholder interests over those of workers and wider society despite Andy Burnham’s stated ambition to move beyond neoliberalism. The consultation was launched as part of the Starmer government’s drive to cut “red tape” for businesses, but the piece argues that in…
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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence, saying “negative forces” were raising fears about things that “won’t happen”. His comments, made during a visit to Ireland, came just days after a former Anthropic researcher warned there was “a strong chance” AI could cause human extinction “in the immediate future”,…
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Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
Barack Obama has privately urged Democratic leaders to make artificial intelligence safety and regulation a central, public policy priority, warning that the technology is advancing rapidly under private control and could pose real dangers without proper oversight. Speaking to House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries at a closed-door fundraiser in Manhattan, Obama argued the party needs…
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Sam Surridge in stoppage time denies Messi and Miami a win: MLS roundup
Nashville SC snatched a late 2-2 draw away to Inter Miami in Saturday’s MLS action, with Sam Surridge equalising in the first minute of second-half stoppage time after Lionel Messi had put the hosts ahead. The result was one of several notable outcomes across the league, including Sporting Kansas City ending a long winless run…
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Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans in Saudi Pro League after Diogo Jota chants
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans after fans appeared to chant Diogo Jota’s name at his former Wolves and Portugal teammate Rúben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. The incident occurred as Neves’ club, Al-Hilal, played away against Al-Taawoun, and has drawn strong condemnation from Ronaldo, who said such behaviour has no…
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Toll booth Britain! Labour set to hand sweeping powers to private firms allowing them to clobber drivers with new road tolls in latest ‘war on motorist’
Ministers are drawing up plans to hand private companies the power to impose new tolls on Britain’s roads, in what critics are calling the latest instalment of Labour’s “war on motorists”. Under the proposed Highways (Financing) Bill, firms that fund the building or upgrading of roads would become the effective highway authority for that stretch,…
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Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Turkish police detained 47 people in weekend raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists across 12 provinces, as part of a government campaign called “My Family is Safe” that officials say aims to protect family values. Human rights groups have condemned the operation, accusing the authorities of using it as cover to…
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Europe must prepare for hard winter to keep up economic pressure on Russia, UK national security adviser warns
UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell has warned that Europe must brace for a difficult winter to sustain economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, telling an audience of Ukrainian officials and international backers in Kyiv that the pain from sanctions must be “swallowed” rather than eased. His comments, made at the Yalta…