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Israeli military announces move in Gaza City as it steps up attacks before planned offensiveIsrael’s military will no longer pause fighting to allow aid deliveries in Gaza City, a military spokesperson has said, in a decision likely to deepen the famine already gripping the north of the territory.Israeli forces have been stepping up attacks in and around Gaza City as the military prepares for a ground operation that humanitarian groups and many of Israel’s closest allies have warned will be catastrophic for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians already struggling to survive hunger, disease and Israeli attacks. Continue reading... Source

As brass at Centers for Disease Control leaves in protest of director’s firing, Kennedy stokes controversy with pet theoriesIn a week of chaos at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Donald Trump’s health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has continued to make questionable medical and health claims – and has been slammed for them by experts and lawmakers alike.In recent days, Kennedy has been facing increasing calls for his resignation following the Trump administration’s firing of CDC director Susan Monarez, which in turn prompted four other top officials to quit the agency. The chaos across US health agencies also

Home Office and Bell hotel owner challenged injunction granted to council that would have stopped stop dozens of asylum seekers being housed thereUK bank shares tumbled on Friday, cutting the stock market value of the sector by almost £8bn in morning trading, as fresh calls for a windfall tax on large lenders in the autumn budget spooked investors.Calls for a tax grab, in a paper written by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) thinktank, took a toll on some of the UK’s biggest high street banks. NatWest Group suffered the biggest drop on Friday morning, registering a decline of

Around one million Palestinian people expected to be displaced in shattered city where famine has been declaredA spokesperson for the Israeli military said earlier this week that the evacuation of Gaza City is “inevitable”. Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will launch its Gaza City assault while simultaneously pursuing a ceasefire, though talks have stalled.The Israeli prime minister has claimed the assault is the best way to weaken Hamas and return hostages, but many hostage families disagree and fear it will endanger hostages lives.In accordance with the situational assessment & directives of the political echelon, starting today at 10:00, the local

Senators’ fury at developments at US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Jim O’Neill picked to replace Susan MonarezWhite House picks Kennedy deputy to replace fired CDC chiefThe White House has chosen a top aide to health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to temporarily lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – an appointment that is expected to bolster Kennedy’s goals of remaking federal vaccine policy.Jim O’Neill, a biotech investor and speechwriter for the health department during the George W Bush administration, was tapped as acting director of the agency that oversees vaccine recommendations, a White House official

EU defence ministers to discuss pressure on Russia as Kaja Kallas accuses Putin of mocking peace effortsGiven the meeting is held in Copenhagen, as Denmark holds the rotating EU presidency at the moment, some ministers get asked about the recent allegations of US influence operations in relation to Greenland.Ireland’s Harris declared his full support for Denmark in response, saying:“Ireland fully supports and stands with the people of Denmark and the Danish government in relation to Greenland.I think it’s important that every country in the European Union stands with Denmark in relation to this matter.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/29/ukraine-russia-war-zelenskyy-putin-latest-europe-news-updates-live

Victoria police arrested and interviewed a 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy, releasing them ‘pending further inquiries’What we know so far about the Victoria police shooting and suspect Dezi FreemanReport: Porepunkah suspect used to spy on my family with drones, says former neighbourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice overnight arrested the wife of Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman, interviewing and releasing the 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy “pending further inquiries” as the manhunt in Victoria’s high country continues.On the fourth day of the massive police operation to find Freeman, who on Tuesday morning allegedly

Media company mulling defamation action after independent MP calls reporter Josh Bavas ‘a racist’ for asking a question about Katter’s Lebanese heritageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNine Entertainment is considering legal action against Bob Katter after the independent MP called Nine’s Queensland reporter Josh Bavas a racist and threatened to punch him at a press conference.The Brisbane outburst came after Katter expressed support for anti-immigration March for Australia protests planned for the weekend. Bavas asked: “You’ve got Lebanese heritage yourself … ” before Katter cut him off.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns of snow below 1,000m as Dezi Freeman remains at large. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExpelled ambassador says allegations against Iran ‘baseless’ during Sydney airport exitIran’s former ambassador to Australia – now persona non grata – denied allegations his government was behind two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, describing the accusations as “baseless” as he left the country. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/29/australia-news-live-porepunkah-shooting-dezi-freeman-manhunt-police-latest-updates-ntwnfb Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2025-08-29 00:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Staffers gather in Atlanta to applaud senior leaders who resigned after CDC chief Susan Monarez was firedSenior CDC vaccine research and public health leaders who resigned in protest told hundreds of supporters across the street from campus on Thursday that the Trump administration needs to “get politics out of public health”.The agency is reeling from the firing of the CDC chief, Susan Monarez, but Monarez, who was confirmed as CDC chief just a month ago, has refused to be removed. Four senior leaders – Debra Houry, Demetre Daskalakis, Daniel Jernigan and Jennifer Layden – then resigned in protest, citing the

Senator Patty Murray calls Trump’s immigration policy ‘fundamentally sick’ after incident in Washington statePatty Murray, the Washington senator, has called for the Trump administration to provide “immediate answers” about reports that two firefighters were detained by border agents as they were responding to a wildfire in the state.Federal immigration authorities on Wednesday staged an operation on the scene of the the Bear Gulch fire, a nearly 9,000 acre blaze in the Olympic national forest, where they arrested two people who were part of a contract firefighting crew, the Seattle Times first reported. The fire is the largest currently burning in

Shooter tried to enter church to carry out attack but failed since doors had been locked when mass began, officials sayAs Minneapolis grappled with the aftermath of the mass shooting at a Catholic school church in which two children were killed and 17 people injured, police said “countless lives” had been saved by the church doors being locked as the shooter had not been able to get inside.Two children, aged eight and 10, were killed in the church pews during morning mass at the Annunciation Catholic school church. Fourteen other children, aged six to 15, were also injured, two of

Vermont senator weighs in after Monarez issues statement refusing to step down, plunging public health agency into chaosA notable feature of Cook’s lawsuit against the president, her lawyers have listed Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and the rest of the board as defendants.They underscore that while the president has the right to remove a governor of the board “for cause”, Donald Trump only cited a referral letter from Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which alleges that Cook made false statements on a mortgage agreement.The claims made in Director Pulte’s referral letter are unsubstantiated allegations that about

Overnight raid kills at least 14 as European leaders condemn ‘deliberate’ targeting of civilians and institutionsUkrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has now responded to the overnight Russian attacks on Kyiv, criticising Moscow for “horrific and deliberate killing of civilians.”“The Russians are not choosing to end the war, only constant expansion of atrocities,” she said.“Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were hit: residential houses, office centers, civilian enterprises. Among them also the building where the European Union Delegation to Ukraine is located. Russians now believe that they have paralyzed Ukraine’s allies with feigned plans for ‘negotiations’ and endless delays that only

Stephen Morgan says Labour focus is on driving growth after reports of a national insurance tax on rental incomeHeat pumps could save households hundreds of pounds a year on heating bills, if the government took simple measures to reform the energy system, an analysis has found.The average household’s heating bills could be roughly halved, saving about £375 a year with a heat pump instead of a gas boiler, if steps were taken to make electricity cheaper. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/aug/28/latest-uk-politics-news-keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-labour-live-updates Author : Amy Sedghi Publish date : 2025-08-28 09:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Police say heavily armed suspect has not been seen as they continue to scour bushland around rural property where two police officers were killedVictoria police shooting live updatesWho is Dezi Freeman? Porepunkah shooting suspect has association with ‘sovereign citizen’ ideas and called police ‘terrorist thugs’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have urged Porepunkah shooting suspect Dezi Freeman to call Triple Zero and surrender as their “protracted” manhunt in difficult terrain enters its third evening.Victoria police said on Thursday they had conducted searches on multiple properties near the rural township, warning anyone who harboured the alleged

Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin ‘disappointed’ in comments by two of his MPs as Deeming says debate was planned weeks before Porepunkah deathsVictoria police shooting live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Liberal MPs Moira Deeming and Ann-Marie Hermans have been criticised for comparing Daniel Andrews to a dictator amid a manhunt for a so-called “sovereign citizen” who allegedly killed two police officers, with Deeming also accusing the former premier of using police as his “personal army” during Covid lockdowns.Deeming on Wednesday night debated in parliament a petition she had sponsored opposing erecting a statue

Police officers allegedly shot dead on Tuesday identified as detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson and senior constable Vadim de Waart. Follow today’s news liveWho is Dezi Freeman? Porepunkah shooting suspect has association with ‘sovereign citizen’ ideas and called police ‘terrorist thugs’Slain police officers named as manhunt for alleged killer continuesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine parts of Victoria saw a fresh blanket of snow overnight, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning one of the strongest and widespread cold outbreaks of the winter season will soon move across the state in the coming days.Helen Reid,

Shortly after nation’s top public health agency announced Monarez’s departure, three senior CDC officials resignedTop CDC officials resign as director pushed – US politics liveUS officials announced the departure of the director of the nation’s top public health agency, after less than one month in the job, in a move that prompted a wave of other high-profile resignations at the agency on Wednesday.“Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We thank her for her dedicated service to the American people,” the US Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a statement posted

Cricketer’s meeting comes before roundtable with public health experts. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then Krishani Dhanji will be along to take you through the day.Australia’s international education market is stagnating, according to a new report, with the blame being directed at a “stringent policy environment” and higher visa fees that are deterring students from enrolling. More coming up. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/28/australian-politics-live-usman-khawaja-gambling-ads-anthony-albanese-sussan-ley-labor-coalition-question-time-ntwnfb Author : Krishani Dhanji Publish date : 2025-08-27 20:37:00

Police say children were aged eight and 10; 14 of the injured are children as police say gunman approached during massMinneapolis Catholic school shooting: two children killed and 17 injuredShock and horror after shooting: ‘Kids should not be fearing for their lives’Today’s incident marks the fourth deadly shooting in 24 hours in Minneapolis.Over the course of Tuesday into Wednesday, three people were shot and killed in three separate shootings.The level of gun violence across the city within the last day is deeply unsettling. Across three separate multiple-victim shootings, eight people have been injured by gunfire and three have lost their

Local hospital says five children have been admitted as Minnesota governor says state police are on the scenePolice responded to an active shooter incident at a Catholic school in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, with sources confirming there are multiple victims and that the shooter is now dead.Crews at the scene reported seeing a large number of ambulances, according to CBS. Sources told ABC News that there are multiple victims from a shooting that took place during morning drop-off at Annunciation Catholic school in Minneapolis. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/minneapolis-active-shooter-school Author : Guardian staff Publish date : 2025-08-27 15:13:00 Copyright

Indian commerce ministry official says exporters will be encouraged to diversify to markets such as China and the Middle EastThe US transportation department said Wednesday it plans to reclaim management of Washington DC’s Union Station.In March, the White House forced Stephen Gardner, the CEO of US passenger railroad company Amtrak, to step down after president Donald Trump sought the changes. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/aug/27/donald-trump-tariffs-india-us-politics-latest-updates-news Author : Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) Publish date : 2025-08-27 12:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says any attempt to interfere in kingdom’s internal affairs is unacceptableOpening the press conference, Merz says he wanted to revive the tradition of cabinet discussions on security to show the issue is treated seriously and to “send a signal” to EU and Nato allies.Merz says before the meeting, they met with Nato’s Supreme Commander of Nato forces in Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, to discuss the military situation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/27/volodymyr-zelenskyy-substantive-talks-eu-us-security-guarantees-ukraine-europe-latest-updates-news Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-08-27 10:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff says ‘we think we’re going to settle this one way or another’ as Marco Rubio also prepares to meet Gideon SaarIranian forces have killed 13 militants in a raid in the restive south-east, state media reported on Wednesday, adding they were members of a group suspected of a recent deadly attack on police, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.“So far, 13 terrorists have been killed and a number of others arrested” in Sistan-Balochistan province, the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by state television. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/27/donald-trump-meeting-white-house-gaza-israel-middle-east-crisis-latest-updates-news Author : Joe Coughlan Publish date