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Trump heads to Ohio while Vance travels to North Carolina; Republican US senator Lisa Murkowski endorses Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, breaking with her partySign up for the Breaking News US emailFor months, Mary Peltola’s campaign for Alaska’s Senate seat has denied any connection to a separate campaign launched by a man who, coincidentally, shares the exact same name as Peltola’s Republican opponent, Dan Sullivan.New reporting from the New York Times undercuts that claim. The outlet reported, based on interviews, obtained text messages and legal filings, that the Peltola campaign had not only recruited Mr Sullivan (not the Republican), but had sought out

Judge says he will consider all options when sentencing far-right activist who trial heard deployed ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’Tommy Robinson faces up to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of harassing two journalists to the point it caused them fear of violence.Journalists from the Daily Mail and their family members fled their homes after “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” were deployed by the far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, his trial was told. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-journalists Author : Ben Quinn Publish date : 2026-10-28 16:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

EHRC says we need transparency if workers suspect other staff are being paid more for similar workWorkers should have a legal right to know their colleagues’ pay to help prevent pay discrimination, particularly against women, the UK’s human rights watchdog has said.The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) made the recommendation in response to government proposals to overhaul equal pay laws, saying workers deserve a right to transparency if they suspect other staff are being paid more for similar work. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/28/uk-workers-right-know-colleagues-pay-disparities-gender-pay-gap-discrimination-watchdog-ehrc Author : Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent Publish date : 2026-10-28 13:34:00 Copyright for syndicated

Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of ToledoFull report from SpainAt least 30 people are believed to have died after two high-speed trains collided in the province of Toledo in Spain, with concerns the death toll could be much higher.The number of people affected is expected to rise (10:46), local authorities said, with growing concerns about a “major tragedy” (11:03).The affected trains are understood to be Iryo 7076 with 146 passengers plus one baby on board, and AVE 2080 with 397 passengers on board, making it 544 people in total on board

Experts say symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes, grey skin, cracked lips and hair loss can be a warning sign – but there are other factors tooTikTok is rife with influencers warning of “ferritin face”, a term they use to describe the pallor, dark circles, dry skin, and hair loss claimed to indicate low iron stores. But is this based on fact or fiction, and when is it time to head to the GP? Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/28/ferritin-face-social-media-claims-iron-deficiency Author : Nicola Davis Science correspondent Publish date : 2026-10-28 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Both blocs fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government in initial forecasts as support for Palestinian parties surgesFull report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tiedAnalysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscapeIsrael election: what we know so farWith 50% of the vote counted, Israeli media report that Netanyahu’s bloc is ahead, with projections he could take 56 seats under the current vote share.The projections put Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc on 49 seats and the Palestinian parties on 15 seats. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/28/israel-election-results-live-updates-exit-polls-netanyahu-likud-eisenkot-latest-news

National trust of Victoria award celebrates much-loved arboreal icons while calling for protection of green spacesFor more than 160 years, a humble ginkgo tree raised from seed in Geelong’s botanic gardens has been the backdrop to “countless local love stories”. Standing beneath it is the most popular spot to get married at the park, its branches forming the backdrop of many wedding photos.Now, in addition to being the largest ginkgo biloba in the state – and possibly Australia – at a whopping 20 metres tall, it has a new claim to fame. The much-adored Geelong icon has been crowned Victoria’s

CPI release comes ahead of Reserve Bank decision next week as the Middle East conflict intensifies the cost of living crisisFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s headline inflation rate has accelerated to 4.3%, with a key gauge that strips out volatile prices also elevated, sharpening expectations of another interest rate rise next week.The Reserve Bank of Australia’s preferred measure of consumer prices, called underlying inflation, came in at an annual 3.6% to September. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/inflation-rate-australia-2026-number-data-consumer-price-index-cpi-release Author : Jonathan Barrett and Patrick Commins Publish

Healey hopes to give ‘hope for the future’ but only modest policies are expected with important decisions deferredJohn Healey has acknowledged the UK faces a “difficult moment” but insisted he would put the country on a better path as he delivers his first budget on Wednesday against a turbulent global economic backdrop.But despite the international uncertainty, the chancellor will signal “fresh hope for the future” as he attempts to sound a more optimistic note, by providing households with breathing space from rising cost of living pressures. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/27/john-healey-budget-help-with-cost-of-living-deferring-decisions-on-tax-and-spending Author : Pippa Crerar and Heather Stewart Publish

Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens leader, David Shoebridge, will address the National Press Club in Canberra today, promising to help Australians struggling with cost-of-living and answering questions about allegations against senator Jordon Steele-John.He will propose lifting the tax-free threshold from $18,200 to $26,000, meaning people earning a wage won’t pay tax on their first $26,000. He says that will save the average working Australian more than $1,000.No matter who you are, whether you’re working, studying, looking for work or on a pension, you’ll get more than $1,000. Continue reading... Source link

We are apparently to believe Raheem Kassam calling Kemi a ‘Nigerian scammer’ was racist and not racist at the same timeBack to the future. Some of us can remember the days when the key to surviving a nuclear war was to kneel down under the kitchen table and keep your eyes closed till you were incinerated or died of radiation poisoning. Now the government wants you to hoard some baked beans and a few litres of water in the hope of getting through the next three days.But when the apocalypse does come, you can bank on there being one survivor.

Greens say Labour has ‘no respect for young people’ amid reports chancellor will pause equalisation of minimum wage for under-21s with that paid to older workersJonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, has not contested reports saying that, in the budget tomorrow, John Healey, the chancellor, will pause the process of equalising the lower national minimum wage paid to people under the age of 21 with the more generous national living wage that applies to older workers.In an interview on the BBC this morning, Reynolds was asked to respond to a story suggesting the equalisation process has been put on hold because

The US justice department is attempting to prosecute the former FBI director for the third timeSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile Donald Trump is heading to Texas, JD Vance, his vice president and a top MAGA campaign surrogate, will be in Howell, Michigan, campaigning for Republicans in the state.The stop in Michigan is part of campaign blitz that just yesterday took Vance to Montana and Kansas. The latter of those two states has become the site of an unexpectedly competitive Senate race, with Democrat Adam Hamilton mounting a strong challenge against the Republican incumbent Roger Marshall. Continue reading...

Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre say they discussed future negotiations to help to end the war, related to forthcoming talks in Abu DhabiStubb and Støre are now reportedly briefing Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on their talks, according to AFP.Oh, that’s interesting. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/27/russia-ukraine-oleshky-serbia-france-europe-latest-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-10-27 09:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plansThe UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation has found.The nonprofit organisation Spotlight on Corruption said a “considerable revolving door” shaped the government’s development of “AI growth zones”, a central plank of the former prime minister Keir Starmer’s AI and economic policy, with 38 ministers, senior civil servants and special advisers hired to positions in AI companies between July 2024 and September 2026. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/27/uk-government-environmental-groups-ai-datacentres-expansion-plans-investigation Author : Aisha Down Global

Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel’s electionHello and welcome to our coverage of the Israeli elections. Polls have opened in the first election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel’s subsequent destruction of Gaza, and the launch of its war with the US against Iran.Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority in the 120-seat Knesset, but the opposition bloc will probably also fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government.

This is the latest sign of the administration’s attempts to challenge states with competitive midterm races that could determine control of CongressThe Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges are registered to vote without US citizenship, less than two weeks after making a similar demand in California.The announcement is the latest sign of the administration’s attempts to sow doubts about the election or its outcome in states with races that will help determine control of the US Senate and House. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/26/trump-washington-ballots-aside-noncitizen-voters Author

Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. What comes next for Brazil? The Guardian’s Tom Phillips will be answering your questions from 15:00 GMT today.Ask a question: log in or sign up here to comment, or email [email protected] losing the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, better known simply as Lula, pulled off the most stunning political fightback in modern Brazilian history by winning the second, in so doing

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical debate should be ‘robust but respectful’: RustonA day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to independent Helen Haines, who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate.What we do here sets the tone for what the rest of the nation thinks is acceptable.There is a huge responsibility on politicians, not to shy away from robust debate. I don’t want anyone to think that we shouldn’t be having strong debate.It’s

The actor appeared in the cult 1960s show as well as many of the films but also worked as a writerWalter Koenig, the actor known for playing Pavel Chekov throughout the Star Trek franchise, has died, his representative confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 90.Koenig died at his home in North Hollywood surrounded by his daughter and niece, according to a Facebook post by Zachery McGinnis, the founder of Galactic Productions, an appearance agency that counted the actor as one of its clients. His death was attributed to “old age”, with no other details provided.This article was amended on

The US president was condemned for remarks that questioned the senate candidate’s loyalty to the countryWhat are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?Sign up for Breaking News US emailIn a post to social media on Monday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was facing dwindling stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles after Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary, had delayed authorizing new supplies.“We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegseth to sign off on missiles for Patriots and NASAMS,” Zelenskyy wrote. “I instructed our team to raise this with the American side once again. Conversations

Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian presidentSerbian leader ousted by student movement in seismic electionBack to Serbia, we are expecting to hear from two groups of election monitors in the coming hours: first, very shortly, from Serbia’s Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA), and then a bit later from a group of international observers, including from the OSCE, the ODIHR, and the European parliament.I will keep an eye on their findings and bring you the key lines. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/26/serbia-vucic-elections-students-bulgaria-france-urkaine-russia-latest-news-updates Author : Tom Ambrose (now)

More strong winds are forecast after Storms Boelo and Austen cause travel disruption, flooding and kill two peopleAbout 90,000 properties across northern parts of the UK are still without power after a weekend of stormy weather, with forecasters warning of more strong winds to come.Two men were killed by falling trees after two named storms, Austen and Boelo, pummelled parts of the UK, bringing widespread travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and event cancellations. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/26/power-cuts-storm-boelo-austen-uk Author : Mark Brown North of England correspondent Publish date : 2026-10-26 11:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

PM says talking about changing the relationship with the bloc would not be divisive but ‘can start to bring people together’Good morning. Andy Burnham started budget week with an interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley. There were plenty of decent lines in it, but some of his most intriguing comments were about Brexit. Yesterday opposition parties (and even in private some Labour MPs) were criticising the PM for saying in a Sunday Times interview that he would be willing to consider going into the next election proposing accepting EU free movement rules. This was

Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understandsBritain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing businesses to pay more to train older workers risks damaging its goal to tackle the youth jobs crisis.The Guardian understands ministers plan to overhaul Labour’s apprenticeship funding scheme to increase the cost of training a worker over the age of 25 in England by 25%, to encourage firms to train young people instead. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oct/26/training-costs-apprenticeships-older-workers-youth-jobs-crisis-neet Author : Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent Publish date : 2026-10-26 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to