Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been charged with fraud in relation to his time as a Labour adviser, the Guardian can reveal.Matthew Torbitt, a regular guest pundit on GB News, faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his travel and expenses claims while working in parliament. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/27/gb-news-pundit-matthew-torbitt-charged-fraud-labour-adviser">Continue reading...</a>

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claims

GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser

Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondentsThe task of briefing the nation on Radio 4’s agenda-setting <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/13/today-programme-bbc-radio-4-new-editor-presenter-search">Today programme</a> has been one of the most urgent tasks facing the BBC’s top journalists for decades.Insiders at the corporation, however, say that duty has effectively been downgraded, after an edict that will result in correspondents prioritising making content for TikTok, Instagram and other digital platforms. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/27/today-programme-bbc-social-digital-content-radio-4">Continue reading...</a>

Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondents

Today programme suffers ‘body blow’ as BBC prioritises social and digital content

Former Westminster correspondent earned a reputation for uncovering political wrongdoing in the 1990sThe acclaimed journalist David Hencke, whose career at the Guardian spanned more than three decades, has died of liver cancer aged 79.As Westminster correspondent, Hencke was instrumental in exposing the cash-for-questions scandal that forced the resignations of two Conservative ministers, and the scoop that led to Peter Mandelson’s first resignation from government. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/27/david-hencke-guardian-journalist-dies">Continue reading...</a>

Former Westminster correspondent earned a reputation for uncovering political wrongdoing in the 1990s

David Hencke, Guardian journalist who exposed cash-for-questions scandal, dies aged 79

Editor-in-chief has developed network of UK thinkers she believes reject what she regards as overly ‘woke’ consensusIn the six years since she <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bariweiss.com/resignation-letter">very publicly resigned from the New York Times</a>, and in her tumultuous eight months as editor-in-chief of one of the US’s most prestigious television networks, Bari Weiss has become renowned as a media disruptor and challenger of what she regards as an overly “woke” journalistic consensus.As Weiss continues to face bitter internal and external <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/03/60-minutes-scott-pelley-cbs-accusations">opposition to her leadership of CBS News</a>, she has been turning to figures from UK journalism in her attempts to tackle what she sees as US newsroom “groupthink”. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/27/why-bari-weiss-is-hiring-british-journalists-cbs-news">Continue reading...</a>

Editor-in-chief has developed network of UK thinkers she believes reject what she regards as overly ‘woke’ consensus

‘Not puff pieces and kid gloves’: why Bari Weiss is hiring British journalists at CBS News

Disclosure casts doubt on broadcaster’s claim that failure to properly vet presenter lay with independent production partnersThe BBC failed to investigate concerns about the presenter Ashley Cain that were raised with the broadcaster directly by an interviewee who was a victim of sexual violence.Last week, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/17/bbc-presenter-ashley-cain-called-women-slags-sluts-bitches">the Guardian reported</a> that Cain, a former footballer and reality TV star, had a history of extreme misogyny on social media. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/27/ashley-cain-concerns-raised-directly-bbc-sexual-violence-victim">Continue reading...</a>

Disclosure casts doubt on broadcaster’s claim that failure to properly vet presenter lay with independent production partners

BBC was aware of concerns over Ashley Cain’s ‘toxic masculinity’ online

As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/27/social-media-bans-go-global-big-tech-reckoning-australia-crackdown">Continue reading...</a>

As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?

Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown

Catherine Herridge makes final bid to stave off penalty related to series of stories she wrote in 2017 for Fox NewsMore than two years ago, a US district court judge took the extraordinary step of holding the veteran investigative journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/02/29/catherine-herridge-held-contempt-cbs-fox-journalist/">ordering her to pay a steep daily fine</a> of $800 per day unless she reveals her sources for a series of stories she wrote in 2017 for Fox News.Since then, the case has slowly moved through the appeals process, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cadc.40668/gov.uscourts.cadc.40668.01208852785.0.pdf">with Herridge dealt a series of defeats</a>. On Tuesday, the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia circuit issued a one-sentence ruling denying Herridge’s plea to stay the February 2024 ruling holding her in contempt, an order made by district court judge Christopher R Cooper. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/26/us-reporter-supreme-court-sources-fine">Continue reading...</a>

Catherine Herridge makes final bid to stave off penalty related to series of stories she wrote in 2017 for Fox News

Reporter urges US supreme court to halt ruling forcing her to reveal sources or pay $800-a-day fine

Arabic’s rich history of poetry lends itself well to ‘beautiful commentary that … sounds like a love letter to football’Even before Cristiano Ronaldo’s close-range shot had hit the back of net, the commentator had begun shouting. “Allllllllaaaaaaah!!!!” <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@seeda__77/video/7654647240375422215">exclaimed</a> Amer al-Khudhiri, an Omani football announcer for BeIN Sports, as the Portugal star scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.He took a deep breath and then began his soliloquy. “I knew you were coming for revenge. I knew you would answer everyone, the world, the World Cup, the doubters, those who have lost their memory,” al-Khudhiri said. “Oh history, put Ronaldo here as Portgual’s all-time top scorer, through all its history. Allah, Allah, Allah!” <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/27/arab-world-cup-commentators-fuel-fan-passions-language-poetry">Continue reading...</a>

Arabic’s rich history of poetry lends itself well to ‘beautiful commentary that … sounds like a love letter to football’

‘You’re history itself!’: how Arab World Cup commentators fuel fans’ passions

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interactionFor decades, the World Cup belonged to broadcasters. Fans gathered around the television, watched the game live or caught the highlights later that evening. In the UK, BBC and ITV acted as gatekeepers, deciding which stories were told and how audiences experienced football’s biggest tournament.That world still exists. Millions watch live matches on television, and broadcasters remain dominant when it comes to rights and access. But alongside them, another layer of football media has emerged. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/26/influencers-content-creators-world-cup-2026-broadcasting-youtube">Continue reading...</a>

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interaction

How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

Last week, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced a sweeping ban on under-16s that would stop them accessing social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook by 2027. The move has been nicknamed an ‘Australia plus’ ban, after Australia became the first country to introduce a nation-wide ban on children accessing these apps at the end of last year. But how is it actually going over there? Political correspondent Aletha Adu teamed up with Guardian Australia social media host and reporter Matilda Boseley to find out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2026/jun/27/the-uk-is-introducing-an-australia-plus-under-16s-social-media-ban-but-how-is-it-going-there">Continue reading...</a>

Last week, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, announced a sweeping ban on under-16s that would stop them accessing social media apps including Snapchat, T...

The UK is introducing an ‘Australia plus’ under-16s social media ban. But how is it going there?

Reese Witherspoon’s 00s movie is a beloved cult classic – and now she’s using a spinoff to battle these dark times. The creators of Elle talk miniskirts, car phones and why people need to take teenage girls more seriouslyIf there’s a young adult romance on TV, we millennial women will watch it. Throw in a love triangle or an emotionally available hockey player having an open conversation about consent, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a cultural phenomenon. Cover it in girlhood nostalgia and serve it to us every summer for our inner teenager to swoon over.Teen girl-centric dramas have taken streamers by storm in 2026, with love stories reminiscent of a Taylor Swift song that leave viewers smitten for boys half their age. The likes of hockey romance Off Campus or poetically charming drama Every Year After take a sensational soundtrack and add some coming-of-age pains, friendship dramas and relationship dilemmas. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/26/legally-blonde-tv-prequel-prime-video-elle-woods">Continue reading...</a>

Reese Witherspoon’s 00s movie is a beloved cult classic – and now she’s using a spinoff to battle these dark times. The creators of Elle talk miniskirts,...

‘Have more joy! Believe in yourself!’ Legally Blonde is back – as a life-affirming TV prequel

From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV momentsThe schedule-dominating football tournament has reached its midway mark, which means it’s time for isotonic drinks, orange segments and in-depth TV analysis.From weepy cult heroes to watery bloopers, from panto villain to potty-mouthed pundits, here’s our highlights of the World Cup coverage so far … <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/25/half-time-report-its-the-11-best-tv-moments-of-the-world-cup-so-far">Continue reading...</a>

From Merlin the duck to Thierry Henry’s panic and the goalie who broke the internet, here are the tournament’s most glorious TV moments

Half-time report! It’s the 11 best TV moments of the World Cup so far

SA premier says Tommy Robinson’s appearance ‘crosses the line’ – and Nine executives agree. Plus: David Koch rails against Logies snub<ul><li>Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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 the Weekly Beast media newsletter here</a></li></ul>The story of the week was Karl Stefanovic completing his warp-speed journey from cheeky, much-loved breakfast show host to rightwing podcaster bro.The prevailing view in most of the media and political circles was that inviting the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/25/who-is-tommy-robinson-karl-stefanovic-interviewee-australian-tv-host-ntwnfb">convicted criminal and far-right agitator Tommy Robinson</a> (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) on to his podcast was incompatible with Stefanovic’s family-friendly morning gig on Today, despite the podcast being independent of the Nine network. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/26/karl-stefanovics-warp-speed-journey-to-the-right-sparks-warning-from-pm-but-others-seem-a-ok-with-podcast-interview">Continue reading...</a>

SA premier says Tommy Robinson’s appearance ‘crosses the line’ – and Nine executives agree. Plus: David Koch rails against Logies snub

Karl Stefanovic’s warp-speed journey to the right sparks warning from PM – but others seem A-OK with podcast interview | Weekly Beast

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Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team.

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When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime — blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries — into Claude. 

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Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A. 

FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh

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General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor. 

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“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global partners who need them.”

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The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one of the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years.

Russian hackers were behind $2.5B hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report

The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.

Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

TikTok’s road to becoming a super app

AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action.

AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective...

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Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.

Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in ...

Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’

Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others. 

Robotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that

Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Register now.

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OpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to.

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YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed

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