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Use of weapon, which can carry nuclear payload, would mark its first use in any armed conflict if confirmedRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s air force said that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro this morning, which if confirmed would be the first time that the long-range weapon has been used in any armed conflict.It was one of nine missiles launched at enterprises and critical infrastructure in the city between 5am and 7am from the Astrakhan region of Russia, meaning that it probably travelled more than 500 miles (800km) to reach its target.

Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves as she attempts to grow the economy.Borrowing rose to £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993. City economists had expected a smaller figure, of about £12.3bn for October, after the UK borrowed more than £16bn in September. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/21/uk-government-borrowing-october

Outcry after draft text contains only an ‘X’ instead of setting $1tn funding goal to support developing countriesCop29 climate summit – live updatesHopes of a breakthrough at the deadlocked UN climate talks have been dashed on Thursday morning after a new draft of a possible deal was condemned by rich and poor countries.Faith in the ability of the Azerbaijan presidency to produce a deal ebbed, as the draft texts were criticised as inadequate and providing no “landing ground” for a compromise. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/21/cop29-climate-finance-deal-setback-draft-text-global-goal Author : Fiona Harvey, Patrick Greenfield, Dharna Noor and Adam Morton in Baku

Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo HaylenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales supreme court has set aside a Minns government decision to cut off access to Newcastle harbour to try to prevent a four-day climate protest.The court found the notice was invalid after hearing an urgent application from climate activist organisation Rising Tide on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/21/nsw-government-bid-to-prevent-rising-tide-protest-in-newcastle-harbour-invalid-court-finds-ntwnfb Author : Lisa Cox and Jordyn Beazley Publish date : 2024-11-21