Month: August 2024

Read More Prime minister to meet with senior police officers in Downing Street after disorder in parts of England Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said there is “no place for criminality on our streets” as he described scenes in London last night as “completely unacceptable”. Pledging his full support for the Metropolitan police to take…

Read More His nephew was killed in an Israeli strike while foraging for food weeks before a Russian missile tore through the clinic where he worked His nephew was killed in an Israeli strike while foraging for food weeks before a Russian missile tore through the clinic where he worked

Read More Court of appeal rules against a retrial for artist convicted of murder in 2014 Jamaican dancehall vocalist Vybz Kartel has had his conviction quashed due to bribery attempts by one of the original jurors and been freed from prison after 13 years. The artist, real name Adidja Palmer, was arrested in 2011 along…

Read More President Javier Milei creates security unit as some say certain groups may be overly scrutinized by the technology Argentina’s security forces have announced plans to use artificial intelligence to “predict future crimes” in a move experts have warned could threaten citizens’ rights. The country’s far-right president Javier Milei this week created the Artificial…

Read More Government told it must fully implement deals on EU citizens and Northern Ireland to show ‘commitment’ to good-faith reset Brussels has warned the UK that it must fully apply the existing Brexit deals on EU citizens and Northern Ireland before it will entertain a reset in the relationship with London. A leaked document…

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Read More The killing of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut and the killing of a top Hamas official in Iran are stoking very real fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East. The killing of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut and the killing of a top Hamas official in Iran are stoking very…

Read More Indonesia will allow women to have an abortion up to 14 weeks gestation in some instances, from six weeks previously, as part of regulatory changes aimed at arresting one of Southeast Asia’s highest rates of maternal mortality. The new rule, signed into law by President Joko Widodo this week, follows demands from women’s rights activists…

Read MoreLandmark verdict on 2009 massacre ‘sounds toll against impunity’, but military rulers continue to repress opposition.Landmark verdict on 2009 massacre ‘sounds toll against impunity’, but military rulers continue to repress opposition.

Read More Far-right protests in London, Hartlepool and Manchester followed fatal stabbing of three children on Monday Keir Starmer will host senior police leaders in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon after a second night of violent unrest across England. The prime minister is expected to stress to police chiefs that those who perpetrate violence and…

Read MoreJournalists in Gaza threw their press vests to the ground in protest against Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera colleagues.Journalists in Gaza threw their press vests to the ground in protest against Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera colleagues.

Read More Do you sometimes wish you could clone yourself to get all the work you have done? Companies in China are creating digital avatars using generative artificial intelligence to do just that. Do you sometimes wish you could clone yourself to get all the work you have done? Companies in China are creating digital…

Read MoreFor decades, Jammu was mostly peaceful, even amid clashes in other parts of Indian-administered Kashmir. Not anymore.For decades, Jammu was mostly peaceful, even amid clashes in other parts of Indian-administered Kashmir. Not anymore.

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Read More Hartlepool and Manchester among latest scenes of violent disorder triggered by online disinformation about accused More than 100 people have been arrested in London as further protests took place in several cities after the Southport stabbings. A police car was set alight after a large group of people gathered in the Murray Street…

Read MoreIran has threatened “harsh punishment” for Israel, which it blames for Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran.Iran has threatened “harsh punishment” for Israel, which it blames for Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran.

Read More Some 8,000 miles from Washington DC, this village in southern Tamil Nadu is an unlikely pocket of fervent support for the presumptive 2024 Democratic candidate. Vishwam Sankaran meets locals who are hoping to see one of their own named the next US president Some 8,000 miles from Washington DC, this village in southern…

Read More Robert Geeves, who has pleaded not guilty, was accused of calling eight neighbours in just 90 minutes seeking permission to access their land, murder trial hears Listen to Guardian Australia’s podcast Who Cared? The disappearance of Amber HaighFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free…

Read More Annual report finds only five of the 19 measures monitored are considered to be on track Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Indigenous mental health experts say “serious action” is needed after the latest Closing the Gap data…

Read MoreHowever, the treat will still be served to passengers in business and first class.However, the treat will still be served to passengers in business and first class.

Read More Ali Khamenei has said avenging assassination of Ismail Haniyeh is ‘Tehran’s duty’; Hezbollah leader expected to speak at Lebanon funeral of senior commander Fuad Shukur Full report: Fears of escalation mount after Israeli killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders Ismail Haniyeh’s funeral has got underway with Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and…

Read More Rod Sims says criticism of regional carrier’s decision to compete with major operators on capital city routes ignores failures of public policy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The demise of Rex airline’s flights between capital cities highlights…

Read More In today’s newsletter: A mob descended on the Merseyside town and clashed with police after three children were killed – here’s what happened • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition Good morning. The horrific knife attack in which three children were killed in Southport has shocked the country. It has…

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Read More Vice-president brushes off remarks by Donald Trump in which he said Harris ‘happened to turn Black’ a number of years ago Kamala Harris has shrugged off Donald Trump’s questioning of her racial identity, saying that it was “the same old show” and that “America deserves better”, at a rally in Texas. On Wednesday,…

Read MorePalestine urges world not to let Israel ‘drag us all to the abyss’ as Iran pledges retaliation for Haniyeh’s death.Palestine urges world not to let Israel ‘drag us all to the abyss’ as Iran pledges retaliation for Haniyeh’s death.

Read MoreThe Carter Center says the presidential election “cannot be considered democratic”.The Carter Center says the presidential election “cannot be considered democratic”.

Read More Cornwall Wildlife Trust initiative aims to benefit creatures from upland marsh fritillaries to seahorses in St Austell Bay A Cornish conservation charity has launched an ambitious rewilding project intended to benefit creatures from marsh fritillary butterflies living high on the moor to long-snouted seahorses in seagrass in a bay five miles away. The…

Read More Merseyside police have said members of the far-right English Defence League took part in the riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The clashes followed the spread of misinformation and hatred online after three children were killed in a knife attack. John Harris talks to the Guardian correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who is in Southport.…

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Read MoreUS publicly states its goals are ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel makes that hard.US publicly states its goals are ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel makes that hard.

Read MoreCalifornian-based chip maker adds $330bn to market value in a single day, blasting past previous record.Californian-based chip maker adds $330bn to market value in a single day, blasting past previous record.

Read More Criminals change phone and email details to prevent users from receiving myGov notifications – before altering tax returns and bank account details Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Scammers are duping Australian taxpayers out of thousands of dollars…

Read More Mohammed and two accomplices, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to enter the pleas at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as soon as next week. (Image credit: File photo) Mohammed and two accomplices, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to enter the pleas at the military commission…

Read MoreTeen charged with murder for killing three girls in Southport as far-right protesters clash with police in London.Teen charged with murder for killing three girls in Southport as far-right protesters clash with police in London.