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Known for sophisticated musical style in band that played significant role in emerging 1970s punk rock movementRichard Lloyd, known for his sophisticated musical style as a founding member and guitarist for the influential punk band Television, has died at the age of 75.His family confirmed that Lloyd died Saturday morning at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “His loving wife Sheila and his dog Willie Mays were with him at the end,” his family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/nov/07/richard-lloyd-punk-band-television-dies-aged-75 Author : Marina Dunbar Publish date : 2026-11-07 20:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Poland’s interior minister says there were indications the gunman was “fascinated by far-right ideology”Kraków shooting – latest updatesSix people have been killed and 16 injured after a shooting in the main market square in Kraków, Poland.A man who had driven into the square at about 3pm began “firing at random people from his car”, according to a statement by local police on X. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/07/krakow-poland-shooting-market-square-deaths-gunman Author : Donna Ferguson and agencies Publish date : 2026-11-07 20:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk heads to the city after four women and two men are killed and more than a dozen people injuredTom Rose, the US ambassador to Poland, wrote on X:We are just learning details of the horrific mass shooting in Kraków, a savage and murderous attack that’s shattered the peace of Poland.America stands with Poland at this dark hour as Poland stands with her beloved citizens of Kraków.A terrible tragedy in Kraków’s Main Market Square.I share the grief of the families and loved ones of the victims of this unimaginable tragedy. The perpetrator was injured and detained.

Hardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agendaStephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, has lavished praise on the president after his appointment as White House chief of staff.In his first public remarks since the move was announced, Miller – who begins the role on Monday – pledged “total devotion” to Trump amid concern the administration is now poised to double down on its far-right, nativist immigration agenda. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/07/stephen-miller-trump-loyalty Author : Adam Gabbatt in New York Publish

Armed police attended the scene, which led to two nearby schools going into lockdown on Friday Two teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old was injured in a suspected sword attack near a Catholic school in Gloucester.Officers were called to Chalford Road, near St Peter’s high school, in Tuffley, shortly after 8.50am on Friday. It was reported that two men – one in possession of a sword – had been seen chasing two 17-year-old boys. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/07/sword-attack-gloucester-school-men-arrested-boy-injured Author : Priya Bharadia Publish date : 2026-11-07 12:32:00 Copyright for

Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin of the Sunday Times, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward: ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of launching a tirade at a journalist shortly after his client had been found guilty of rape.Ian Winter KC “confronted” the Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, telling her: “I hope you are pleased with yourself.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/nov/06/russell-brand-barrister-ian-winter-reports-himself-bar-watchdog-confronting-sunday-times-journalist Author : Emine Sinmaz Publish date : 2026-11-07 10:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Polls show no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, in one of the closest elections in recent historyNew Zealand heads for election cliffhanger with minor party cast as kingmakerIn New Zealand’s bellwether seat, what are locals thinking as a knife-edge poll looms?Another update here with 8% of the vote counted. National on 31.2%, Labour 28.4%, the Greens 12.9%, Act 11.2%, NZ First 9.6%, Opportunity 5.7% and Te Pāti Māori 0.4%.On these numbers, we would have a right bloc coalition back in power. Long way to go. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/07/nz-general-election-2026-live-updates-results-new-zealand-polls Author : Mark Saunokonoko Publish

Its key temperature goal has been missed but experts say the agreement is still proving a vital moral compass for progressIt was a curious way of conducting negotiations. Ahead of the 2025 climate summit, in the Amazonian port of Belém last year, the Brazilian hosts had taken off the table the issue that most had assumed would be at its heart: concrete plans from each country laying out exactly what they would be doing to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.Brazil was insisting, instead, that these plans – the bedrock of the Paris agreement – were the business of national governments

Santiago Peña was detained minutes after he was impeached by Congress, as protesters took to the streets demanding answers after the suspension of the Ueno bankParaguay’s rightwing president has been placed under house arrest minutes after he was impeached by Congress, amid a severe crisis that left more than half the country’s population unable to access their bank accounts.Santiago Peña is being investigated about allegations he used his political influence to favour a bank that expanded exponentially under his government and was suspended this week after irregularities. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/07/ousted-paraguay-president-under-house-arrest-after-banking-crisis-leaves-60-of-country-unable-to-access-accounts Author : Tiago Rogero South America correspondent

Met police chief says ‘many more’ victims could come forward, as actor and comedian awaits sentencing Police are bracing themselves for more victims of Russell Brand to come forward, with at least 10 more women suspected of having been attacked by the disgraced star.Brand, 51, will be sentenced on Monday to what is expected to be a lengthy jail sentence for rape and sexual assaults after he abused his fame to become a “predator” targeting women, and got away with it for years. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/nov/06/russell-brand-trial-other-women Author : Vikram Dodd and Emine Sinmaz Publish date : 2026-11-07

Asian and European markets follow US tech rout with many analysts predicting more waves of selling to comeEuropean and Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday after the Democrats’ decisive victory in the midterms triggered a rout in US tech stocks a day earlier.A sell-off on Wall Street on Thursday was followed by sharp falls in Asian stock markets on Friday. The investor sentiment then reached London, where the market was, at one stage, poised for its worst day since March. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/06/global-stocks-plunge-amid-ai-slowdown-fears-after-democrats-midterm-triumph Author : Mark Sweney and Graeme Wearden Publish date : 2026-11-06 21:23:00 Copyright

US president confirms Susie Wiles, current chief of staff and first woman to serve in the role, will step down Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s most controversial aide, and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, will become his new White House chief of staff.The US president announced the extraordinary appointment on Friday, confirming that Susie Wiles – his current chief of staff, and the first woman to serve in the role – would be stepping down on Monday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/06/stephen-miller-chief-of-staff-trump Author : Guardian staff Publish date : 2026-11-06 19:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Tight races in Mississippi and Alaska could further tip scale for Democrats; blue wave has already given the party more than 40 new House seatsLive results: see results from races in all 50 statesSign up for Breaking News US emailDonald Trump will begin the day in Washington today. He has closed door meetings for much of the day, and will take part in a Diwali celebration at the White House at 1:30pm ET. While that’s currently not open to the press we’ll let you know if that opens up. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/06/us-midterm-elections-2026-democrats-blue-wave-congress-latest-news-updates Author : Anna Betts (now);

Legal expert compares Trevor Hold’s failed defence to ‘tried and tested argument’ used by sovereign citizen movementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland leader of a group opposing the eradication of fire ants in Australia has been convicted of obstructing government officers, after a magistrate threw out his argument that the commonwealth-funded program is illegal.Trevor Hold was fined $1,500 but a conviction was not recorded. Hold has described himself as an “ultrapreneur”, a mental health counsellor, an organic cattle farmer and the chief executive officer of the anti-program group the Australian Advocacy Group – and

Prime minister said his government would bring in legal requirement for companies to say what they pay when listing new jobsPalantir’s controversial £330m health contract is to be extended before ministers draw up plans to replace it with a British alternative, the FT has reported.Health secretary Yvette Cooper has faced calls from MPs and campaigners to axe the US tech firm’s contract to deliver the flagship government AI system.The reports today that Labour is to keep Palantir in the NHS shows that the huge sums of money paid to the likes of former Labour ministers, Peter Mandelson and Tom Watson,

Hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week leaving at least 35 planes searched or divertedAirlines and airports across Europe are on high alert after a wave of hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week, leaving at least 35 planes searched or diverted.Authorities will be hoping to see a quieter day today after yesterday’s disruptions. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/06/high-alert-hoax-bomb-threats-france-air-lingus-belgium-pope-leo-europe-live Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-11-06 09:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commissionA federal judge has halted construction work on Donald Trump’s towering triumphal arch for 14 days, a major setback for one of the president’s most prominent projects in his vision to remake Washington.The temporary restraining order was issued by US district judge Tanya Chutkan in the early hours of Friday. It followed a series of steps taken on Thursday by the government, including the final approval of the 250-foot-high (76-meter) arch by the National Capital Planning Commission in an 8-4

Woman was shot on 14 December 2025 during Hanukah festival and she has been in and out of hospital sinceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman who was shot during the Bondi beach terror attack has died in hospital almost 12 months after the massacre.Eva Geller, 90, had been in and out of hospital this year for treatment of injuries sustained during the attack on 14 December, a senior Jewish community source said on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/06/bondi-beach-shooting-woman-dies-year-after-terror-attack-ntwnfb Author : Penry Buckley NSW state reporter Publish date : 2026-11-06 04:11:00 Copyright for

Lamarre-Condon returns to witness box for day two of his evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to murdering the couple in Sydney in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLamarre-Condon ‘had an idea’ to dress up as an UberEats riderLamarre-Condon tells the court he had seen what he assumed to be someone’s delivery motorcycle:As soon as I saw that I had an idea … I saw a hi-vis hooded jacket, waterproof long pants and gloves.This moment here … I wish that I didn’t do this … But I had the thought process that if I was

Coups de théâtre abound in the $915m addition to western Sydney’s skyline, which opens on Saturday with five new exhibitions – and a 23-day festivalGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailDubbed the “Opera House of western Sydney”, Powerhouse Parramatta’s white lattice exoskeleton, composed from 1,300 individual pieces and wrapping 30,000 sq metres of interior space, has already become a familiar landmark.Even better known, perhaps, is the project’s controversial history. Since the Parramatta outpost was announced in 2014, a vocal group of dissenters led by former staff and trustees has lamented what they see as the neglect of the museum’s Ultimo

Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsedNithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in a major political shake-up that reflects the growing dissatisfaction with the direction of the city.The progressive urban planner had served on LA’s city council since 2020. She caused a stir when she entered the race earlier this year hours before the filing deadline – and shortly after endorsing Bass for re-election – and her campaign was once viewed as a long shot. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/05/los-angeles-mayor-nithya-raman-karen-bass

Base rate increases from 3.75% and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflationAnalysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulousThe Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to combat inflationary pressure unleashed by the Iran war.Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/05/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rates-first-increase-for-more-than-three-years Author :

Concerns remain that media industry is still failing to confront troubling behaviour• The downfall of Russell Brand: from Big Brother and Hollywood to convicted rapistEven within the culture of casual misogyny and sexism that pervaded the TV world in the mid-noughties, Naomi Harvey and her colleagues concluded they needed to do something about Russell Brand.Harvey was one of a team of researchers tasked with finding fans of Big Brother, Channel 4’s reality TV juggernaut, to appear on the discussion show Big Brother’s Big Mouth, hosted by Brand. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/nov/05/misogyny-and-sexism-of-russell-brand-case-have-not-gone-away-say-tv-insiders Author : Michael Savage Media editor Publish

Review by ex-Met chief, expected to be published within weeks, calls for reduction from 39 forces to between nine and 18The number of police forces in England should be cut from 39 to as few as nine super forces, an official review ordered by the government has concluded.The review, carried out by the former Met police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe, is yet to be published. Doubts are growing among some chief constables about the radical plans contained in Lord Hogan-Howe’s review. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/05/cut-number-of-police-forces-england-hogan-howe-review Author : Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent Publish date : 2026-11-05 13:09:00 Copyright

France confirms Dublin-Rome flight has landed in military base, while threats also reported in Italy, Bulgaria and BelgiumAnd the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Italy were affected by bomb threats this morning: that’s a WizzAir service from Milan Malpensa to Warsaw, which reportedly landed in Vienna, and a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome Fiumicino.Belgian newspaper Le Soir also reported a bomb threat against a LOT Polish Airline flight from Warsaw, which now landed at Zaventem. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/05/aer-lingus-plane-bomb-threat-europe-latest-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2026-11-05 10:25:00 Copyright for