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China's LineShine debuts at number one in Top500 - a list sometimes viewed as a national measure of global tech prowessA supercomputer in China now outranks its US counterparts as the world's most powerful. It is the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation's technological prowess.The LineShine computer in Shenzhen displaced top-ranked US computer El Capitan in the Top500 rankings released on Tuesday. It was LineShine's debut on the list. Continue reading...

Judge vacates administrations policies, finding actions of ICE and another government arm arbitrary and capricious'A federal judge in California vacated the Trump administration's nationwide policies expanding arrests at immigration courthouses and the duration for detaining noncitizens in short-term facilities, finding the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another government arm arbitrary and capricious".US district judge P Casey Pitts of the northern district of California on Tuesday vacated ICE's policies that had rescinded previous strictures on arrests at immigration courthouses and allowed detainees to be held in short-term cells for up to 72 hours. He did the same for a similar policy undertaken by the US Department of Justice's executive office for immigration review that removed limits on courthouse arrests. Continue reading...

Donald Trump has indicated he will sign rare bipartisan initiative to tackle affordability after 358-32 vote in HouseThe House gave final approval on Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections.The 358-32 vote sends the bill to Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law on Wednesday at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation 85-5 on Monday. Continue reading...

Firings come less than a week after US president appointed Bill Pulte as acting director after Tulsi Gabbard left the postSeveral staff members have reportedly been fired from the US office of the director of national intelligence (DNI), multiple outlets have reported. These firings come less than a week after Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as the acting director after former director Tulsi Gabbard announced she was leaving the post in late May.According to CNN, which was first to report the firings on Monday, political appointees with ties to Gabbard were among those purged. ABC News reported that cuts to the National Terrorism Center were expected to be particularly large. Continue reading...

Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovationA Washington DC resident arrested this week near the National Mall's reflecting pool told the Guardian he planned to fight the charges, as Donald Trump continues to blame vandals for the botched renovation of the pool.After the Trump administration spent $14.2m renovating thebody of water in front of the Lincoln Memorial to turn it American flag" blue in time for the US's 250th birthday next month, the pool has been beset with algae blooms and peeling polyurethane liner. Trump has claimed, without evidence, that the pool had been slashed with a knife. Continue reading...

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK's net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK's chief climate adviser has warned.Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential." Continue reading...

UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statementsAds for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting recycled" clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.Each of the fashion companies ran paid-for Google ads, with Adidas promoting recycled running shoes", Calvin Klein recycled" tops for women, and Uniqlo advertised fleece coats and jackets made from recycled materials". Continue reading...

However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understoodDeaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis.The city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called overwhelming evidence" that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives. Continue reading...

Airbus to inspect 15 Emirates and one Qantas plane after cracks found in structural wing beam of some jets

Decision is one of Makerfield MP's most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for governmentAndy Burnham has chosen his Blairite former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff, the Guardian understands, as he begins to finalise his team for government.The Makerfield MP has picked his former cabinet colleague to be his right-hand man in Downing Street, in one of the most significant decisions he has made since returning to Westminster. Continue reading...

Customers report having to use cash at stores such as Tesco and to buy drinks due to outage at payments processor WorldPayShoppers reported problems with making card payments at British pubs and supermarkets on Tuesday after a power outage affected one of the world's largest payment processing platforms.Customers said contactless payments were not working at a number of stores including Tesco branches at a time when football fans were watching the World Cup group game between England and Ghana at pubs, screenings and restaurants. Continue reading...

Robinson says Pauline Hanson has carried on fighting' despite backlash in since-deleted episode of the Karl Stefanovic Show

Four Republicans joined Democrats to back a measure seeking to limit the US president's military authority

Excerpts of footage of response to incident earlier described as shocking' but review finds use of force justifiedA review of video footage that appeared to show South Yorkshire police officers shoving and drawing batons and stun guns on teenage girls has found the the use of force was proportionate, necessary, and justified to keep all involved safe".South Yorkshire police initially described the footage as appearing nothing short of shocking" but a review by its professional standards department found that while there is an opportunity for learning around de-escalation" the actions were appropriate. Continue reading...

The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the home

Independent report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to existIsrael continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, an independent UN inquiry has found.The report by the UN independent international commission of inquiry examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war in Gaza, and said about 30% of the people killed by Israeli forces have been children. Continue reading...

Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessorDan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has already secured around a billion pounds more than his predecessor, John Healey.Haggling between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury is continuing - while a source in Andy Burnham's team said he was happy for a final deal to be concluded while Keir Starmer serves out his last days as prime minister. Continue reading...

Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a villain'Britain's net zero policies and the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, have come under fire at a conference of conservatives, rightwing populists and wealthy US backers linked to Donald Trump.The energy policies pursued by the British government were described as a tragic mistake" by Trump's energy secretary, one of a number of officials from the US administration attending the event. Continue reading...

Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sagsThe heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power plant outages across the continent.Great Britain imported electricity from Europe at more than six times the normal price on Tuesday as the high-pressure heat dome has slowed wind speeds, hitting renewable energy generation, and led to outages at multiple gas plants across the country. Continue reading...

US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal

Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday

It's 10 years since Brexit - and it's also another one of those weeks in British politics ... Guardian columnist Rafael Behr is online now answering your questions about Burnham, Starmer, Brexit and more.DyvimTvar asks: How do you think Burnham will deal with Trump? More of the same or will he be looking at the likely result of the midterm elections in the US?Raf: Burnham's foreign policy is very mysterious. He very rarely talks about the world beyond British shores, and has said quite explicitly that his focus is getting things right in this country". That worries me slightly. Foreign affairs dominated Starmer's diary for a reason and the world isn't going to calm down. My guess, and it is little more than a guess, is that once he gets the defence and security briefings that explain quite how reliant UK national security is on US institutional partnership (regardless of who the president is) he will respond pretty much exactly as Starmer did. And yes, the midterms will be crucial. A lame duck Trump could become much more volatile but also much more bogged down in running battles - even impeachment proceedings - with a hostile CongressRaf: 1: The defence and security partnership with the US is extremely tight and bundled very deep. Much of the UK's defence capacity really relies on the Pentagon. In this respect the special relationship" is hard-wired in. That isn't an argument for just sucking up to Trump regardless of what he does, but it does explain why Starmer had to tread very carefully indeed. There is a case for seeking much more strategic autonomy from Washington but that's a challenge to be met over a generation. Can't be done quickly and is very expensive.2: The fiscal rules thing is both more complex and simpler than often presented. Ultimately everyone involved, including the bond traders, know it is an artificial construct, but the rules do function as a commitment to recognise finite budget capacity, which matters. Yes, there are arguments for borrowing more to invest in the productive capacity that will generate more revenue in the future, through higher growth. By this mechanism, we should be able to loosen the reins a bit on the understanding that the benefits will accrue soon enough. Bond traders understand the macroeconomic logic of that argument but they don't necessarily trust the politicians to really be thinking about the long term. It could too easily sound like the chancellor is saying I want to borrow a load more money so I don't have to make hard spending/cuts choices in the run up to an election, but I promise I'll get it all sorted the moment after polling day." If you don't have credible revenue projections, the market is going to be very sceptical. As it was with Liz Truss. Ultimately the bond market is just the mechanism by which the UK government borrows money and, like any lender, it sets the terms according to how confident it is in the reliability of the borrower. The fiscal rules are a convenient badge of seriousness for a country that has, sadly, been rather too unserious in the recent past. Continue reading...

France records hottest ever day as much of Europe endures extreme heat; London is cooking,' says UN secretary general

Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote incel'-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outletPolice in Canada are warning of possible copycat attacks after three people died in a shootout in Montreal and the assailant's lengthy manifesto, which called for a new bloodletting", was posted online by a far-right outlet.The document contains many of the hallmark grievances of the involuntary celibacy" - or incel" - movement in addition racist and misogynistic conspiracy theories. Continue reading...

Treasury also promises new first-time buyer Isa with no upper age limit reflecting age at which a first home is bought is rising'Isa reforms announced on Tuesday promise a new first-time buyer account with no upper age limit, and a tax on interest on cash savings held in a stocks and shares wrapper.Savers and investors can currently hold up to 20,000 a year in Isas, which offer the chance to earn returns which are not subject to tax. Continue reading...

None of the injuries believed to be life-threatening after vehicle reportedly flipped on its side in collision on outskirts of KidwellySix people have been taken to hospital after a bus crash in west Wales, while 13 others were treated at the scene. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.Dyfed-Powys police declared a major incident at lunchtime on Tuesday, which was stood down at 5.30pm. Continue reading...

High court hears identities of women accusing Andrew and Tristan Tate of rape withheld for fear they could be revealedAndrew and Tristan Tate are not being told the names of the women who have accused them of rape and human trafficking over fears the brothers might publish them on social media, the high court has heard.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised charges against the Tates in March 2024 in relation to the women's allegations but their accusers' identities have not been disclosed to the brothers or their representatives. The Tates have denied any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Prime minister said to have left Downing Street for secret meeting with his probable successor

The late night host slammed the US peace deal with Iran, discussed JD Vance's snub by leaders and the Mountain Dew green' reflecting poolOn Monday night, Jon Stewart addressed Donald Trump turning DC's reflecting pool Mountain Dew green", his blundered Iran peace deal and wasting US taxpayer money. Continue reading...

Recommendations from commission propose gradual rise in retirement age by the early 2090s

Local council secures high court injunction against four leaders of Raise the Colours campaign and persons unknown'Leaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours have agreed to stop hoisting England flags on lamp-posts in Oxfordshire after the local authority secured a high court injunction against the campaign.Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen and Trudy Wells told the high court on Tuesday they would not raise St George's flags from Oxfordshire county council property, encourage others to do so or impede council workers from taking them down. Continue reading...

Michel Barnier says UK could also join a new European security and defence councilWhoever becomes the next UK prime minister will have plenty of political space to move closer to Europe, polling expert John Curtice has said.His comments come as many domestically and in Europe begin to question whether the potential future British prime minister will move further away or closer to the EU than Keir Starmer.Labour's vote is something like three-quarters to four-fifths pro-Rejoin [the EU] vote.

US president says Tehran has committed to nuclear honesty', while Iran's foreign ministry says there are no plans for IAEA to inspect sites bombed by US and Israel last yearOman and Iran said in a statement that the two countries will form a team to reach an agreement on administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz" and associated costs and services, Reuters reports.The two states will hold talks with coastal countries and other concerned parties, the statement said. Continue reading...

Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperaturesHundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions.School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. Continue reading...

Rights campaigners and MEPs say meeting would normalise regime that erases women from public lifeRights campaigners and MEPs have warned that a meeting between EU officials and a Taliban delegation in Brussels risks normalising a regime that has banned girls from school beyond the sixth grade and sought to erase women from public life, while its ranks include two leaders accused of crimes against humanity.A spokesperson for the Afghan foreign ministry confirmed that a delegation representing the Taliban had travelled to Brussels after the Belgian foreign ministry issued five single-day visas. Continue reading...

Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain's political turmoil after Starmer becomes sixth prime minister to quit since 2016

The 76-year-old allegedly ordered he should have 12 wives to repopulate' the world. He and his wife deny the charges

Martin Seidenberg, chief executive of parent company IDS, handed payouts after takeover of UK postal service

Central California US district court rejected claim policy was unconstitutional'. Plus House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke on being sworn at by people wanting selfies

Reform leader says it is purely private matter' and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glasses

Withdrawal of TPS designation puts workers who fill vital role in peril - and risks further shortages in US health systemWhen Dolores Jacoby's doctor told her there was little she could do to treat her acute myeloid leukemia, a deafening silence filled the hospital room, where she was surrounded by her family. Dolores had only recently been diagnosed with the rare aggressive cancer. Her beloved nursing assistant, Janeth, was standing just outside her room. After the doctor left, Janeth entered with a tray containing each family member's favorite beverage. If there's anybody who can recover, it's your mother," she told John Jacoby, Dolores's son, before leaving the room as inconspicuously as she had arrived.It was 2012. More than a decade later, John still remembers that day in his mother's hospital room in the San Francisco Bay Area clearly. We had just heard the worst news of our lives, and Janeth injected life into my mom, into her veins, into the atmosphere, you know, for all of us," he said. Continue reading...

Hastie tells colleagues home affairs minister did not disclose the threats made against him, but he has been targeted online for his views on Ben Roberts-Smith

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his economic and national security experience'

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted embezzling more than 400,000 from the Scottish National party while he was its chief executive.Murrell stole the money over a 12-year period, splashing out on a luxury motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, Montblanc pens and luxury watches, a set of Lalique salt and pepper grinders and 2kg of coffee granules. Continue reading...

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Treasurer says Coalition playing footsie with the monoculture language' after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conference

Reseller is also ordered to refund more than 50,000 fans, while its rival Viagogo remains under investigation

Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over 100bn of investmentEd Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, as speculation surrounds the energy secretary's role under a new prime minister.He will make the speech as data shows more than 100bn in green investment has been pledged by private sector companies in this parliament. Continue reading...

One Nation leader says she isn't suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlements