World
Europe
London’s famed ‘Evening Standard’ to end daily print edition after 200 years
The London newspaper, which has angered dictators and shaped the legacy of political leaders, says the change is driven by better WiFi on the Tube and a shift to working from home.
- by Rob Harris
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The plan to save the Mona Lisa from crass crowds and Instagrammers
Jostling crowds have made viewing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece one of Europe’s most disappointing experiences. Now there are moves to protect her from the hordes.
- by Rob Harris
Zelensky looks to Albanese to help lift Ukraine peace summit hopes
The absence of some world leaders, including Joe Biden, at the peace summit will be a “standing ovation” for Putin, warns Kyiv.
- by Rob Harris
‘Horrible accident’: Person dies in plane engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport
The investigation has not yet identified who the person was, a Dutch police spokesperson said.
- by Gianluca Lo Nostro
Pope says sorry for use of homophobic slur in private meeting
Francis was said to have made the remark when the subject of admitting gay men to seminaries was raised by participants.
- by Rob Harris
Poland to clamp down on Russian diplomats’ movement
Relations between Poland and Russia have deteriorated sharply since Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022.
- by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk
Opinion
UK election
A man who can’t organise an umbrella can’t possibly organise a teenage army
Sorry to rain on Rishi Sunak’s parade, but this is a bold idea for an unpopular government to stake its future on.
- by Peter Hartcher
Sunak v Starmer: The difference between the men who want to run Britain
The contenders in the much anticipated July election will be doing their best to argue the other guy can’t be trusted.
- by William Booth
Exclusive
Visual art
The painting a prime minister tried to ban
June Mendoza’s painting of John Gorton caused a sensation when it was unveiled. She remains the only woman to have painted an official portrait of an Australian prime minister.
- by Rob Harris
Twelve people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits severe turbulence
The incident comes five days after a man died and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence.
Sunak vows to bring back national service for school leavers
The British prime minister, facing internal and external political pressures, says his plan for 18-year-olds would create a renewed sense of pride in the UK.
- by Camilla Turner