The US military has launched a series of air strikes against Iran in response to Tehran targeting US bases in Jordan. The attacks were launched as Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after a one-day pause in fighting. Iran has expanded its military attacks in the region, raising fears of an all-out war.
Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for the National Care Service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Tories and Lib Dems. But not Reform UK or the Greens. On Thursday, Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick held a press conference claiming the Prime Minister wanted a ‘death
Podcast newsletters (the ones you run for your podcast, not this one) are “the best real estate to own in podcasting,” says Sounds Profitable’s Tom Webster in an article this week. 87% of subscribers to podcast newsletters have listened to an episode because of them (42% listen often), and of course they allow
Twenty-five years ago, on a deserted stretch of Australian highway, Bradley John Murdoch flagged down British backpackers Joan Lees and Peter Falconio. Falconio was never seen again. Now, as police try to trace his family, a former British government expert says he ‘probably’ knows the place where Falconio’s body was hidden. queensland correspondent ben smee
After a lull in fighting, airstrikes between the US and Iran resumed on Wednesday, killing at least 20 members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces. The conflict between the US and Iran has now entered its fifth month, with no clear conclusion in sight. Analysts have warned that the latest tensions are pushing the Middle East
This week, more than 220,000 people were evacuated from their homes across France, fleeing wildfires burning across the country. The Guardian’s Paris correspondent angelic chrysaphis Reports from Bordeaux, the historic center of the wine-growing country, as flames move towards the outskirts of the city. We have heard of displaced people camping in hangars in the
Saunas and cold plunge pools are popping up everywhere in the UK, bringing scorching heat and icy cold to a beach, city farm or park near you. Their users will be drawn to all the reasons why it is good for both mind and body. But what is the evidence for the benefits of saunas
This month’s Guardian Essential Poll indicates that One Nation’s primary vote remains stable. But Labor cannot take a big sigh of relief just yet. Guardian Australia political reporter josh butler spoke to the Guardian columnist and executive director of Essential, peter lewisAbout the health of the government halfway through Anthony Albanese’s second term as Prime
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9 out of 10 Canadians listened to some form of audio yesterday – and half of it is ad-supported. However, according to new research from Signal Hill Insights, podcasts only get 9% of all ad-supported audio time in Canada. The study states that music is listened to 2.5 times more on YouTube or