WORLDTypical energy bill to rise by £221 a year from July due to Iran warMillions of household energy bills governed by Ofgem's price cap will increase in July, the regulator says.BBC News·May 27, 2026
WORLDBHP admits to stalled emissions reductions as WA premier says miners have ‘moral obligation’ to decarbonise<p>Head of BHP’s WA iron ore operations unable to give firm timeline for replacing diesel trucks as leaked documents reveal decarbonisation delay</p><ul><li><p>Read more from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/series/the-bhp-files">the BHP files investigation here</a></p></li><li><p>Get our The Guardian·May 27, 2026
WORLDEuropean markets head for mixed open as oil prices hold below $100European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional investors assess the latest military operations against Iran.CNBC·May 27, 2026
WORLD‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end warIranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLD‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in GazaGaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLD‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayersAsked to pray 'in shifts' and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets - Muslims denied visible celebrations.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDChina’s EV exports surge 40 percent in AprilAsia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026
WORLDPolice were outgunned during Bondi beach massacre due to lack of long-arm rifles, royal commission hears<p>Officers were ‘placed at significant risk, being in a gunfight armed with 9mm Glocks against long-arms’, NSW police deputy commissioner says</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/27/australia-politics-live-quad-wong-jobseeker-capital-gains-tax-budget-anthThe Guardian·May 27, 2026
WORLDJustin Stevens resigns as ABC director of news, citing ‘professional and personal’ reasons<p>Managing director Hugh Marks says Stevens made ‘incredible commitment’ to broadcaster over 19 years</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/article/2024/aug/28/weekly-beast-email-austrailan-media-diary-free-newsletter-subscribe-sign-up?CMP=cvau_sfl">Sign up for Guardian AustraliaThe Guardian·May 27, 2026
WORLDThe Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair's essay criticising Labour and the ongoing heatwave lead the papers.BBC News·May 27, 2026
WORLDProsecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trialThe former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.BBC News·May 27, 2026
WORLDUplift Promo Codes: $570 OffUpgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.Wired·May 27, 2026
