Assassination attempt in Colombia sparks fears of return to bloody past: ‘It’s a devastating moment’
Harriet Barber in Medellín
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
World news
Attack on presidential candidate is oreminiscent of some of the darkest chapters of the country’s history
Trophy wives, subversive reading and ejaculation: lessons from 2025’s best graduation speeches
Matthew Cantor
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Life and style
Percival Everett, Simone Biles, Kermit the Frog and Donald Trump deliver words of wisdom, and a few of grotesque stupidity, at commencement ceremonies across US
Weather tracker: Europe and China in midst of record-breaking heat
Matt Andrews (MetDesk)
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
Environment
Temperatures over 40C recorded in Portugal and Spain, while China endures heatwave conditions in high 40s
Barbecue prawn and corn salad with honey jalapeño dressing – recipe
Esther Clark
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Cook Up A Feast With Tesco Finest
Big, zingy flavours combine wonderfully with spicy, charred prawns and crunchy corn in this delicious summer dish that’s perfect as a main or side
Get to grips with pollination – your garden (and the bees) will thank you for it
Claire Ratinon
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
Life and style
GCSE biology a distant memory? Here’s how plants reproduce, and how to encourage them
LA protester charged with assaulting officer says he was the one attacked: ‘I thought I was going to die’
Sam Levin in Los Angeles, with photographs by Mark Abramson
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
US news
A father facing eight years in prison comes forward to the Guardian as lawyers and advocates say US prosecutors are criminalizing free speech and targeting people injured by officers
Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state
Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro
The Guardian
June 13, 2025
World news
Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit says
‘The best way to discover hidden gems’: why you should try out a bookshop crawl
Michaela Makusha
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Books
Like bar-hopping, but for browsing books: this trend, popularised on TikTok, makes for a great day out – and can help you discover unique literary spots
Who are the eight new vaccine advisers appointed by Robert F Kennedy?
Jessica Glenza
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
US news
US health secretary announced new members for Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, after firing all 17 experts who held the post
Why are the media ignoring growing resistance to Trump?
Margaret Sullivan
theguardian.com
June 13, 2025
Opinion
Protest actions like ‘Hands Off’ and ‘No Kings’ are sweeping across the US. But the media are barely paying attention