The Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughter

Buddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAView image in fullscreenBuddies v baddies … Miao Xie as Wang Wei, front, with Joe Taslim as Navin in The Furious. Photograph: Lionsgate/PAFilmReviewThe Furious review – dial-shifting dadsploitation mayhem as father goes in search of kidnapped daughterThere’s more than a whiff of Taken in Kenji Tanigaki’s exhilarating martial-arts movie, in which a handyman goes after some evil people traffickers Mike McCahillThu 25 Jun 2026 09.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt keeps happening: every few years, usually during a run of lethargic Hollywood spectacles, the Overton window of screen violence gets recalibrated by a muscular wonder from the east.

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Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia out

Álvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenÁlvaro Fidalgo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal late on. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty ImagesWorld Cup 2026Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia outJonathan WilsonThu 25 Jun 2026 04.18 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.23 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThere are ways of leaving a tournament.

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Harry Kane turns attention to Panama with England focused on bigger picture

Thomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAView image in fullscreenThomas Tuchel does not believe England are overly reliant on Harry Kane. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAHarry KaneHarry Kane turns attention to Panama with England focused on bigger pictureStriker scored a hat-trick against Saturday’s opponents at 2018 World Cup and he is scenting another Golden Boot opportunity David Hytner in BostonWed 24 Jun 2026 19.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 05.13 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe record books show that when Harry Kane last faced Panama, he scored a hat-trick and England won 6-1.

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Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APView image in fullscreenAlgeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane watches the ball slip from his grasp against Jordan. Photograph: Jeff Chiu/APWorld Cup 2026Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speedSome, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movementPaul MacInnes in MiamiThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.39 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePoor old Luca Zidane.

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World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew

We are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAView image in fullscreenWe are being guided to watch this World Cup as one dominated by the star players alone. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPAWorld Cup 2026World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexityJonathan LiewThe irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collectiveThu 25 Jun 2026 05.00 BSTShare“Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start,” began the Reuters match report of Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week.

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Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids it | Jonathan Liew

Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Illustration: Sébastien Thibault/The GuardianOpinionPoliticsBritain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham avoids itJonathan LiewHe’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically a meat sacrificeThu 25 Jun 2026 08.00 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.32 BSTShareCurrent state of British democracy: the guy who puts out the resignation lectern in front of No 10 is now so familiar that he has become a meme.

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Stubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politics | Alexander Hurst

Simon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioView image in fullscreenSimon Abkarian as Charles de Gaulle in La Bataille de Gaulle. Photograph: Malgosia Abramowska/Pathé Films – TF1 Films ProductioOpinionCharles de GaulleStubborn, arrogant, a genius: France’s De Gaulle epic shows up the tepidity of our politicsAlexander HurstThe man who led Free France during Nazi occupation was single-minded to the point of obstinacy.

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Only Donald Trump could make America’s special 250th birthday all about him

Donald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC. Photograph: Nathan Posner/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks during the kick-off ceremony for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington DC.

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Don’t forget the role of Natalia Ginzburg | Brief letters

Natalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainView image in fullscreenNatalia Ginzburg was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century in Italian or any language, says one reader. Photograph: Public domainBrief lettersBooksLettersDon’t forget the role of Natalia GinzburgCarlo Ginzburg’s mother | Half Man Half Biscuit | Memory test | Andy Burnham | Roman emperorsWed 24 Jun 2026 17.50 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.17 BSTShareIt is lovely to see an appreciation in the Guardian of the historian Carlo Ginzburg, and you rightly alluded to the murder of his father, Leone, by the fascist regime (Editorial, 22 June).

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Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoon

Guardian Opinion cartoonAndy BurnhamNicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Nicola Jennings/The GuardianNicola JenningsWed 24 Jun 2026 16.53 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.06 BSTShareExplore more on these topicsAndy BurnhamGuardian Opinion cartoonKeir StarmerLabour

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IOC scraps 130 years of tradition by paying athletes $10,000 at Olympics

Athletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC. Photograph: Gian Mattia D’Alberto/LaPresse/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenAthletes who took part in the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina this year will be the first to receive payment from the IOC.

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Wyatt-Hodge propels England past West Indies and into T20 World Cup semi-final

England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge sweeps for more runs during England’s comprehensive win against West Indies. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenEngland's Danni Wyatt-Hodge sweeps for more runs during England’s comprehensive win against West Indies. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianWomen's T20 World Cup 2026Wyatt-Hodge propels England past West Indies and into T20 World Cup semi-final Group 2: England, 186-7, bt West Indies, 148-5, by 38 runs Wyatt-Hodge scores 65 off 42 balls; Knight adds 43 Raf Nicholson at Lord'sWed 24 Jun 2026 22.31 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 09.22 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEngland propelled themselves into the semi-finals of their home T20 World Cup with a 38-run win against West Indies on Wednesday evening at Lord’s.A half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a laboured 43 from Heather Knight helped England put 186 on the b…

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Tennis stars’ protests over prize money share to continue at Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner, here warming up for Wimbledon, has been part of the protests. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJannik Sinner, here warming up for Wimbledon, has been part of the protests. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesWimbledon 2026Tennis stars’ protests over prize money share to continue at WimbledonRevenue share is 14.4%; players want 16%Players to limit time they give to the mediaTumaini Carayol and Matt HughesWed 24 Jun 2026 19.40 BSTLast modified on Thu 25 Jun 2026 05.10 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe top men’s and women’s tennis players have decided to continue their protests for a greater percentage of grand slam tournament revenues at Wimbledon.A month after the top players chose to limit their pre-tournament media duties at the French Open to 15 minutes, the players will extend the protest until the end of the first week o…

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Qatar Airways puts Nations Championship sponsorship on hold due to fallout from war

England will face South Africa on the opening day of the Nations Championship but the competition will start without a title sponsor. Photograph: Kin Cheung/APView image in fullscreenEngland will face South Africa on the opening day of the Nations Championship but the competition will start without a title sponsor.

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England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge

Rob Key (left), managing director of England men’s cricket, and head coach Brendon McCullum look relaxed at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRob Key (left), managing director of England men’s cricket, and head coach Brendon McCullum look relaxed at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

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Whitney Houston estate denies Oprah’s ‘inaccurate and unfair’ claim singer fell off stage due to drug use

Whitney Houston performing at the Beverly Hilton hotel in 2009, where she died three years later. The singer’s estate has denied she was high during an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, when she fell off the stage. Photograph: Rick Diamond/WireImageView image in fullscreenWhitney Houston performing at the Beverly Hilton hotel in 2009, where she died three years later.

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Farmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food security

The National Farmers’ Union says continued record temperatures show what the farming sector is up against. Photograph: Maureen McLean/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenThe National Farmers’ Union says continued record temperatures show what the farming sector is up against. Photograph: Maureen McLean/ShutterstockEnvironmentFarmers criticise government plan to counter threats to UK food securityPlan warns climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages but farmers say it fails to adequately fund responsePippa Neill Wed 24 Jun 2026 18.47 BSTLast modified on Wed 24 Jun 2026 19.08 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe climate crisis will lead to food price shocks and shortages, the government has warned in its new plan for British farming.But farmers criticised the plan, which outlines for the first time the government’s vision for the long-term direction of farming, for fa…

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Politically-patronised private investment crowding out broad-based private investment: Congress

The Congress on Thursday (June 25, 2026) said the lack of buoyancy in private corporate investment is India's most "serious challenge" and asserted that the growing concentration of economic power is deterring investment growth. Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union BudgetCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also alleged that they are now witnessing "politically-patronised" private investment itself crowding out broad-based private investment.The lack of buoyancy in private corporate investment is India's most serious challenge.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti tells Brazil to stay calm after Neymar returns and Vinicius shines

Carlo Ancelotti told Brazil ‌fans to keep their feet on the ground after Neymar made ​his long-awaited World Cup return and Vinicius Jr sparkled again ⁠as the five-times champions swept Scotland aside 3-0 on Wednesday to finish top of Group C.After an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener, Brazil have clicked into ‌gear with successive wins, and Ancelotti said his side were becoming the solid, collective unit he wants for the knockout rounds. World Cup 2026: Neymar carries burden of Brazil’s resurrection into last chance saloon"We're now ‌playing as a team, that was the aim," Ancelotti told a ‌press ⁠conference.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico stays perfect, bounces Czechs out of World Cup with 3-0 win

Mexico continued their perfect ​start to the World Cup with a 3-0 romp against a hapless Czech Republic on Wednesday, finishing their group-stage campaign with ‌a flourish and killing off their tame opponents' hopes of making the knockouts.The co-hosts had already ​booked their spot in the last 32 as Group A winners but showed no mercy at ⁠the Azteca stadium to complete a third straight victory that left the sorry Czechs bottom of the standings and out of the tournament.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa beats South Korea to reach knockout stage for first time

South ⁠Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who ‌still have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.Maseko fired into the bottom corner in ‌the 63rd minute to put South Africa, who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28, on four ⁠points behind Group A winners Mexico, who beat the Czech Republic 3-0. South Korea, who started with talisman Son Heung-min on the bench, have three points.

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