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Former Tory MP will work with Czech billionaire’s EP Group in the UK and GermanyBusiness live – latest updatesThe former Conservative trade minister Greg Hands has been appointed as a strategic adviser to a Czech conglomerate best known in the UK for acquiring Royal Mail.EP Group – which also has investments in the energy, media and property sectors – is run by the multibillionaire Czech tycoon Daniel Křetínský, who Hands said he has known for “a long time”. The group received approval for its takeover of Royal Mail in December 2024, after long-running UK government efforts to assess the national

Donald Trump advisers say they will not be deterred by court ruling declaring many of president’s tariffs illegalThe White House budget director Russ Vought on Sunday dismissed as “totally ridiculous” fears expressed by voters that cuts to benefits in the huge spending bill passed by the House will lead to premature deaths in America.Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill act, now awaiting debate in the US Senate, will slash two major federal safety net programs, Medicaid, which provides healthcare to poor and disabled Americans, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), which helps people afford groceries, which will affect millions

Beijing says it will safeguard its interests after Donald Trump claimed it had ‘totally violated’ agreementBusiness live – latest updatesChina has accused the US of “seriously violating” the fragile US-China detente that has been in place for less than a month since the two countries agreed to pause the trade war that risked upending the global economy.China and the US agreed on 12 May to pause for 90 days the skyrocketing “reciprocal” tariffs that both countries had placed on the others goods in a frenzied trade war that started a few weeks earlier. Tariffs had reached 125% on each side,

Nawrocki’s victory over Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski is a blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU Polish governmentPoland: rightwing candidate Karol Nawrocki ahead in presidential election runoffThe president of the Czech Republic has also offered congratulations to Karol Nawrocki. In a post to social media, Petr Pavel said:I congratulate Karol Nawrocki on his election as Polish President. I believe that under his leadership, Poland will continue to develop its democratic and pro-western orientation and that our countries will continue mutually beneficial cooperation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/02/poland-presidential-election-live-results-updates-karol-nawrocki-declared-winner Author : Martin Belam (now) and Helen Livingstone (earlier) Publish date : 2025-06-02 06:07:00

Trial of Victorian woman, 50, who has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder over a fatal 2023 beef wellington lunch, enters sixth week. Follow liveMandy then shows Eppingstall photos police took during another search of Patterson’s home in November 2023. One photo shows white shelves that were photographed by police in August 2023. Mandy says some items seen in the first search are no longer visible. Eppingstall says the shelf has been rearranged.Mandy takes Eppingstall through photos taken by police of Patterson’s house during a search on 5 August 2023. Continue reading... Source

US defence secretary met his Australian counterpart in the wings of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Follow today’s news liveBradfield margin now 12 votes in favour of Boele but thousands left to countIndependent Nicolette Boele’s margin in the race for the seat of Bradfield is now up to 12 votes ahead of Liberal Gisele Kapterian.On defense spending, Secretary Hegseth conveyed that Australia should increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its GDP as soon as possible.What we’ll do is continue to invest in our capability but also our relationships in the region. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/jun/02/australia-news-live-marles-defence-spending-house-prices-cost-of-living-ntwnfb Author :

President of sheriffs’ association says ‘noncompliant’ list ‘violated the core principles of trust’ with law enforcementThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removed a list of “sanctuary” states, cities and counties from its website following sharp criticism from a sheriffs’ association that said a list of “non-compliant” sheriffs could severely damage the relationship between the Trump administration and law enforcement.DHS on Thursday published a list of what it called sanctuary jurisdictions that it deemed were included in areas that have a policy of limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The list prompted a response from the National Sheriffs’ Association, which

Race pits pro-European Warsaw mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, against historian and former amateur boxer Karol NawrockiGood evening, or dobry wieczór, from Warsaw, Poland.We are less than 90 minutes away from the polls closing in what is the expected to be the closest Polish presidential election after the fall of communism in 1989. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/01/polls-set-to-close-in-tight-presidential-race-in-poland-live Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-06-01 17:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exclusive: Pro-Palestine activists who were part of a group who occupied the office of an academic intend to appeal decisionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo University of Melbourne students have been recommended for expulsion and two for suspension for taking part in a pro-Palestine demonstration at the university’s Parkville campus last October.If the decisions are upheld, the students will become the first pro-Palestine student activists for whom suspension and expulsion have been enforced in Australia since the waves of student demonstrations against Israel’s assault on Gaza began in 2023.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third and can stop cancer returning‘Now I do weight training’: how exercise helped one patient stay free of cancerExercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs, according to the results of a landmark trial that could transform health guidelines worldwide.For decades, doctors have recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to lower the risk of developing cancer. But until now there has been little evidence of the impact it could have after diagnosis, with

Israeli forces opened fire on people heading towards aid distribution site run by Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, say witnessesThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it’s “currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire” at the humanitarian aid distribution site in Rafah, where at least 22 Palestinian people were killed this morning.“The matter is still under review,” it adds in a statement. Rescuers, medics and eyewitnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds near the aid site. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/01/palestinians-killed-food-distribution-gaza-strip-israel-middle-east-crisis-live Author : Guardian staff Publish date : 2025-06-01 09:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

France lobbies western nations as it prepares to co-host two-state solution summit with Saudi ArabiaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is under pressure to join an international push to recognise Palestinian statehood as the French president, Emmanuel Macron, rallies global support for a new Middle East peace pact.France has been lobbying western nations – including Australia and the UK – before a United Nations-backed summit in New York this month designed to accelerate momentum for a two-state solution.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/01/australia-palestine-statehood-emmanuel-macron-france-two-state-solution-summit Author : Dan Jervis-Bardy

Win for populist-right candidate Nawrocki will further political deadlock that has hampered Tusk’s governmentPolls have opened in Poland for the second round of the presidential election, with the two candidates offering radically different visions for the country locked in a dead heat.The race pits the pro-European Warsaw mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, backed by Donald Tusk’s politically-diverse governing coalition, against the historian and former amateur boxer Karol Nawrocki, endorsed by the populist-right Law and Justice (PiS) party that governed the country between 2015 and 2023. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/01/poland-goes-to-the-polls-in-second-round-of-close-fought-presidential-election Author : Jakub Krupa in Warsaw Publish date : 2025-06-01 05:00:00

Prime minister also reaffirms policy on Taiwan while hitting back at Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium importsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has responded to the United States’ calls for a huge rise in defence spending amid fears over China, while hitting back at Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel and aluminium.On Saturday, Pete Hegseth urged the US’s allies in the region, including Australia, to “share the burden” and lift defence spending to 5% of GDP, warning that “Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to

Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for gameAt least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/31/at-least-81-arrested-in-paris-as-violence-erupts-during-psgs-champions-league-victory Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2025-05-31 22:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Funding shortfalls and inadequate services are letting down people in psychiatric crises, the Bondi Junction stabbings inquest hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoel Cauchi’s mother didn’t appear before the coronial inquest examining her son’s life and the day her son murdered six people at a popular Bondi Junction shopping centre. But her presence was often felt, taking shape in the form of notes she had written to his doctor or in a conversation with a police officer.One of the most striking moments of the inquest was when Michele Cauchi, now in her mid-70s, was filmed

The prolific TV, stage and film actor was best known for her roles in Northern Exposure and Young SheldonValerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-award winning actor known for her roles on Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday. She was 71.Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement to Variety: “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/31/valerie-mahaffey-dies-aged-71-northern-exposure-actor Author : Diana Ramirez-Simon Publish date : 2025-05-31 18:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Police called on Friday afternoon over concerns for the welfare of two children who had entered the river A body has been found in the search for a girl missing in the River Thames, police said.A body was recovered from the river near Gravesend with the assistance of the RNLI at about 11.40am on Saturday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/31/body-found-in-search-for-girl-missing-in-river-thames-near-gravesend Author : PA Media Publish date : 2025-05-31 16:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Low respect for international law and human rights set worrying precedent, international development minister saysIsrael is setting a dangerous precedent for international human rights law violations in Gaza that is making the whole world more dangerous, Norway’s international development minister has warned.Norway has played a historical role in the region, including by facilitating the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestinians that led to a celebrated breakthrough deal in 1993. Last year it recognised the Palestinian state, one of a minority of European countries to do so. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/may/31/israel-accused-setting-dangerous-precedent-global-human-rights-gaza Author : Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent

Employees say cuts and deregulation undermine department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikesWorkers at the US Department of Energy say cuts and deregulations are undermining the ability for the department to function and will result in significant energy cost hikes for consumers.Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will raise energy costs for American households by as much as 7% in 2035 due to the repeal of energy tax credits and could put significant investment and energy innovation at risk, according to a report by the Rhodium Group. The non-partisan think tank Energy Innovation calculated the average US household will see

Threat by Israel Katz comes as UN warns that the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famineGaza is hungriest place on Earth, warns UNLebanese official media said an Israeli strike killed one person in the south on Saturday despite a six-month-old ceasefire, as Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah militant.The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a man was killed when an Israeli drone targeted his car as he was heading to pray at a mosque in Deir al-Zahrani, about 20km (12 miles) from the Israeli border. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/may/31/gaza-israel-hamas-ceasefire-middle-east-crisis-live-news-updates Author : Amy Sedghi Publish

Exclusive: Ex-minister to call for wealth tax, and Andy Burnham to demand focus on housing and educationNext month’s spending review must be an “economic reset” based on a bold wealth tax and higher public investment, the former cabinet minister Louise Haigh is to argue, as Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure from within Labour to change course.Haigh’s comments come as Andy Burnham called for Labour to “re-establish itself unequivocally once again as the party of working-class ambition” with ambitious offerings on housing and education. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/31/labour-spending-review-economic-reset-louise-haigh-andy-burnham Author : Peter Walker and Eleni Courea Publish date : 2025-05-31

Not all is going smoothly after Friedrich Merz’s promise to build up German army and ‘no limits’ on helping UkraineWithin days of Russia launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Olaf Scholz announced a Zeitenwende, or historical “turning point”. The then German chancellor promised a security transformation by increasing defence spending, sending more aid to Ukraine, taking a tougher approach to authoritarian states and rapidly reducing Germany’s dependence on Russian energy.It was a psychological turning point for a country haunted by its Nazi past but now expected to step up – as the biggest economic power in Europe –

President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will benefit workers and celebrates Japanese investment in US SteelDonald Trump announced on Friday he was doubling foreign tariffs on steel imports to 50%, as he celebrated a “blockbuster” agreement for Japan-based Nippon Steel’s to invest in US Steel during a rally in Pennsylvania.Surrounded by men in orange hardhats at a US Steel plant in West Mifflin, Trump unveiled the tariff rate increase, declaring that the dramatic hike would “even further secure the steel industry in the United States”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/30/trump-tariffs-steel-japan Author : Lauren Gambino Publish date : 2025-05-31 00:07:00 Copyright