One Nation fundraiser moved from Melbourne restaurant amid planned protests 12. June 2026 (07:35) Event to go ahead at an undisclosed location after Moonee Ponds restaurant cancelled at the eleventh hourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has been forced to move a planned fundraising event to an undisclosed location in Melbourne, after the venue decided not to hold it due to planned protest activity. The event was due to be attended by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce.A spokesperson for the party told Guardian Australia on Friday that it would move the fundraiser from Giorgio Casa, a bistro in Moonee Ponds, after Victorian police “did express concern about protest activity at the event”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests 12. June 2026 (07:00) Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick leave.Now analysis of health records has found emergency admissions to hospital reduced after the introduction of the T-charge and ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) in central London. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East 12. June 2026 (07:00) Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the government taking a tougher stance on Israel.Campaigners have pointed to the threat posed to Labour by the Green surge in the local elections, the likely departure of Keir Starmer from No 10, and new polling which shows an appetite among Labour members for a ban on all arms shipments to Israel. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention 12. June 2026 (06:00) Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatmentA video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread attention across social and international media.The footage of Ayoub Junaid has shone a light on the plight of the many visually impaired children in Gaza who, because of Israel’s blockade and the devastation caused by the war, have been unable to access eye examinations, corrective lenses or specialist ophthalmic surgery. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows 12. June 2026 (06:00) Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to IrelandUp to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered the country via the Northern Ireland land border in the last three years, figures suggest.Irish government data shows the common travel area (CTA) is being exploited in both directions but suggests it may be more popular for those seeking asylum in Ireland than in the UK. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty 12. June 2026 (06:00) More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first timeThe votes are in on Britain’s favourite butterfly, and it is one of the most ubiquitous yet spectacular backyard beauties that has flown to victory.With its lavender, yellow and maroon eye spots and luscious rusty red and black colouration, the peacock butterfly is both beautiful and commonplace, flying throughout spring, summer and autumn in all corners of the British Isles. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast 12. June 2026 (06:00) After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstepThe full list of candidates for the Makerfield byelection: Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘The birds will fly away’: can Albania’s flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists? 12. June 2026 (06:00) A luxury resort backed by the US president’s family may be built on a wildlife-rich nature reserve in one of Europe’s poorest nationsIf the real estate dreams of a billionaire political family come true, an island in one of Europe’s poorest countries will become a luxury hotel complex, sweeping up stretches of the wildlife-rich nature reserve that sits across the water.No public consultation has taken place, but there are signs the idea is on the way to becoming reality. Albania has been rocked by nearly two weeks of fierce protests after fences and heavy machinery came to a sensitive wetland and preparatory work began on the tourism vision of Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
On the ground in the Belfast riots - podcast 12. June 2026 (04:00) The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman on the anti-immigrant rioting in Northern Ireland and the residents afraid for their livesStella and Sumayah are housemates. Both care workers and students from Uganda, they live together in west Belfast.On Tuesday night, the riots across the city came to their street. The neighbouring houses were set on fire, smoke was coming through the door, masked men were outside. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma 12. June 2026 (03:04) Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems that left her gravely illThe eldest child of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has died aged 47, the palace has said, after nearly four years in a coma.Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, known in Thailand as Princess Bha, had been in hospital since December 2022 when she became gravely ill after having heart problems while out training her dogs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
