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New York City comptroller arrested by ICE agents outside immigration court

Official and mayoral candidate Brad Lander is handcuffed by masked US federal agents.

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Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law

In its complaint X said the law forces firms to disclose 'highly sensitive and controversial speech' that is protected.

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Israel-Iran conflict at critical juncture as Trump demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

US president triggers speculation about American military involvement after five days of Israeli bombing and retaliatory Iranian missile strikesIsrael’s war on Iran appeared to be approaching a pivotal moment on Tuesday night after five days of bombing…

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Gaza journalist mourns 38 family members killed in Israeli attack

Palestinian photojournalist Abdel Raheem Khader has been describing the shock of losing 38 members of his family.

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‘What if the strikes hit us on the highway?’: Thousands flee Tehran amid bombardment

Fearful residents endure fraught journeys out of Iranian capital as Israel issues evacuation order Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Israel-Iran war in maps, videos and satellite imagesAs Farhad* and his friends left Tehran, they had plenty of time …

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What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn?

The report addressed the UK's institutional failure to protect children and teenage girls from sexual exploitation.

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The Guardian view on Gaza’s engineered famine: stop arming the slaughter – or lose the rule of law | Editorial

As Palestinians starve amid the rubble, western governments defend Israel, fund armed aid and dismantle the very rules they claim to upholdGaza’s cries have been drowned out by Israel’s strikes on Iran, and the diplomatic pressure on Benjamin Neta…

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Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now

The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.

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Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings

Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.

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Injured Palestinians arrive at hospital after deadly Khan Younis aid shootings – video

At least 51 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 wounded while waiting for UN and commercial trucks to enter the territory with desperately needed food, according to Gaza’s health ministry and a local hospital. Witnesses said Israeli forces had c…