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Police say 34-year-old man held on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public placeA man has been arrested after reports of someone carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament.The Metropolitan police said officers were called at 2.01pm to reports of a man in possession of knives outside parliament. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/12/man-held-after-reports-of-person-with-knives-outside-uk-parliament Author : PA Media Publish date : 2024-11-12 15:03:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall despite government promises to halt nature decline by 2030.Data released by the government on Tuesday shows that over the past five years, all bird species have faced population decline after suffering from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird flu. Overall, bird species have declined in number UK-wide by 2% and in England by 7% in the five years since 2018. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/12/wild-bird-numbers-continue-alarming-decline-in-uk-defra-figures-show Author : Helena Horton Environment

Industrial action at producer causes complaints about lack of Greek meze staple in supermarkets across countryWhen some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many, the latest dip problem is arguably worse – a nationwide shortage of taramasalata.Industrial action at Bakkavor, a large supplier of the fish roe dip, has caused a “short disruption” to the supply and availability of taramasalata at supermarkets across the country. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/12/shoppers-bemoan-uk-taramasalata-shortage-as-strike-leads-to-dip-in-supply Author : Mabel Banfield-Nwachi Publish date : 2024-11-12 13:20:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former Republican challenger likely to become secretary of state as further developments expected in Trump’s legal battlesTrump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike WaltzVietnam’s Communist Party head To Lam has congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential election victory in a phone call and the two discussed ways their countries could boost economic ties, according to the communist party.The US is Vietnam’s largest export market, and the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership last September, the highest level in Vietnam’s ranking.Lam stated that Vietnam is ready to promote the stable and long-term development

The move follows a bitter Instagram post by Jack White condemning what the US can expect from choosing ‘a known, obvious fascist’The White Stripes have dropped their federal lawsuit against Donald Trump for unauthorised use of their song Seven Nation Army in a video posted by campaign deputy director of communications Margo Martin in August.Jack and Meg White are dismissing the case without prejudice and therefore could refile, Pitchfork reports. A lawyer for the band offered the website no comment. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/12/the-white-stripes-drop-lawsuit-against-trump-campaign-for-unauthorised-seven-nation-army-use Author : Laura Snapes Publish date : 2024-11-12 11:30:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Jobless rate rises to 4.3% while wage growth excluding bonuses is at a two-year lowMetro Bank has been fined nearly £17m by the UK’s financial watchdog for failings in its money-laundering controls over four years.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the £16.7m penalty after finding failures in monitoring 60m transactions over a four-year period that risked a “gap being left in the defence against the criminal use of the financial system”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/nov/12/uk-unemployment-rises-wage-growth-slows-bitcoin-breaks-89000-business-live Author : Julia Kollewe Publish date : 2024-11-12 10:41:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The prime minister says his MPs must ‘make their own mind up’ on whether to vote in favour of legalising assisted dyingStephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, has submitted an application to stand for the party at the next Scottish parliament election but, if elected, also plans to remain an MP, PA Media reports.Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper, Flynn said he hopes to be joined by current and former colleagues at Westminster in aiming to become an MSP at the 2026 election. He said that, if elected, he plans to remain the MP for Aberdeen South until the

Labour market is in pretty good shape, but signs of cooling could be a headache for the chancellorUK unemployment rises as pay growth slowsBusiness live – latest updatesFor the past few years only cursory attention has been paid to the unemployment figures because the jobless rate has been low and there have been plenty of unfilled vacancies for those seeking work. But, thanks to a slowing economy and decisions made by Rachel Reeves in last month’s budget, that could be about to change.For the next few months every release on the state of the labour market will be scrutinised to

Comments from Israel Katz follow remarks from fellow minister yesterday that ‘certain progress’ had been madeIsrael’s Arabic-language military spokesperson has again issued orders that people in specific locations in southern Beirut should flee their homes due to impending Israeli airstrikes, claiming that Israel will target what it deems “Hezbollah facilities and interests”.Israel’s newly appointed defense minister Israel Katz has said there will be “no ceasefire” and “no respite” in Lebanon, which has seen a series of Israeli airstrikes and ground incursions in recent weeks. Over 3,000 people have been killed.The warning and powerful activity carried out by the IDF and

Seismologist says it is ‘too early’ to link fourth event of sequence to mining activity in the Hunter regionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 4.1-magnitude earthquake that rocked the New South Wales town of Muswellbrook is likely part of an “earthquake swarm” that could see “hundreds to thousands” of small to moderate shocks over the coming months, according to a government seismologist.The earthquake, which hit around midday on Tuesday and was shallow at 3km deep, is the fourth event over magnitude four in three months in the

Australian government won’t say if four reportedly found on Croker Island have been taken to country of departure, of origin, or to regional processing centre on NauruFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour non-citizens reportedly found on remote Croker Island in the Northern Territory have been removed from Australia.The ABC reported the four foreign nationals were found on Monday on the island north of Garig Gunak Barlu national park, near Arnhem land.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/12/four-foreign-nationals-removed-from-australia-after-reportedly-being-found-on-remote-nt-island Author : Paul

It is estimated that Trump played hundreds of rounds of golf during his first term as president of the United StatesSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is practising golf – for the first time in eight years – in preparation for future meetings with US president-elect Donald Trump, Yoon’s office has confirmed.South Korean media said Yoon had visited a golf course on Saturday for a sport his office said he had last played in 2016. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/12/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-donald-trump-meeting-golf-practice Author : Reuters Publish date : 2024-11-12 05:40:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

PM says Britain can ‘win the race’ as Trump’s election casts doubt on global efforts to tackle climate changeBritain has a “huge opportunity” to get ahead of other countries in the race for green investment after the election of Donald Trump as US president, Keir Starmer has said, as he arrives in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 summit.Trump’s election victory last week has cast doubt on global efforts to tackle climate change, which the president-elect has called a “hoax”. But as the most senior world leader attending the summit in Baku, Starmer said the global political turmoil could benefit the UK

Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutionsNew Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologised to the more than 200,000 children and adults who suffered “horrific” and “heartbreaking” abuse and neglect while in state and faith-based institutions.The historic apology follows a harrowing landmark report, released in July, which laid bare the scale of abuse that occurred across care institutions from the 1950s onwards. It was the most complex royal commission inquiry the country has held. The judge who chaired the inquiry, Coral Shaw, described the abuse

James Graham defends alleged illusory discounts, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted themFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes has hit out at “politicised” attacks on the company amid rising grocery prices, and defended itself amid allegations of illusory was/is discount prices.The supermarket’s chair, James Graham, used his address at the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday to argue it was wrong to blame supermarkets for rising prices because inflation is a complex, global issue.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue

Congressman expected to be given key role, while Trump reportedly to name Marco Rubio as US secretary of statePresident-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided to appoint Republican congressman Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser.Waltz, a Trump loyalist who also served in the national guard as a colonel, has criticized Chinese activity in the Asia-Pacific and has voiced the need for the United States to be ready for a potential conflict in the region. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/11/trump-mike-waltz-national-security-adviser Author : Coral Murphy Marcos and agencies Publish date : 2024-11-12 02:29:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Eleanor Bryant praised for pushing children out of path of truck that crashed into Riddells Creek kindergartenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA kindergarten worker who died saving her young students from an out-of-control truck has been remembered as a kind and generous person who lit up every room.Police are investigating after a 68-year-old driver, suspected of suffering a medical episode, veered his water tanker off the road and ploughed into the preschool’s playground, north-west of Melbourne, on Monday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/12/riddells-creek-kindgergarten-truck-crash-eleanor-bryant-death-tributes-ntwnfb Author : Australian

Average cheapest economy tickets increased dramatically on routes formerly serviced by Rex, with Adelaide to Melbourne services up 95% to $296Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDomestic airfares have increased by 13% following the collapse of Rex’s flights between capital cities, the consumer watchdog has found, as Qantas and Virgin’s duopoly has surged to 98% market dominance.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that since Rex suspended its jet operations between metropolitan cities across 11 routes and entered administration, the average airfare on all major city routes

Groups providing vital services say impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacksCharities have warned of “life-changing consequences” for a million vulnerable children and adults as a result of cuts to state-funded disability services driven by tax changes and wage rises announced in the budget.The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), which represents 100 charities in England, said Rachel Reeves’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) had been “ill thought through” and would put many local charity services at risk. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/11/uk-disability-charities-nics-tax-rise-life-changing-cuts Author : Patrick Butler and Sally Weale Publish date :

Foreign minister says talks continuing over Israel’s stated objectives of pushing Hezbollah away from Israeli borderIsrael’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, said on Monday that “certain progress” had been made on ceasefire talks in Lebanon, where Israel has been engaged in fighting Hezbollah for more than 13 months.“We will be ready to be there if we know, first of all, that Hezbollah is not on our border, is north of the Litani River, and that Hezbollah will not be able to arm with new weapons systems,” Saar said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/11/israel-says-certain-progress-made-in-lebanon-ceasefire-talks Author : William Christou in Beirut Publish

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s proposed legislation also includes powers for judges to cross-examine patientsA historic bill to legalise assisted dying will set out hardline safeguards, including lengthy prison sentences for coercion and powers for judges to cross-examine patients.The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said she believed she had put forward “the best possible legislation” but warned wavering MPs that parliament may not get another chance to vote again on the issue for another decade.Patients must be over 18, have the mental capacity to make a choice about the end of their life and must be terminally ill and expected to die

Exclusive: inspectors raise alarm about mayor Lutfur Rahman, who previously served a five-year ban from officeMinisters are to intervene in the management of Tower Hamlets after inspectors raised the alarm about the leadership of the east London authority’s controversial mayor, Lutfur Rahman.Sources have told the Guardian the government has decided to appoint an envoy to monitor management decisions at the council, which has been dogged by a series of controversies about public spending and senior-level appointments. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/11/ministers-to-oversee-tower-hamlets-council-amid-concerns-over-leadership Author : Kiran Stacey and Rajeev Syal Publish date : 2024-11-11 21:35:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season.He is believed to have signed an 18-month contract with the BBC that will cover the next Fifa World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, but will step back from the broadcaster’s football highlights programme at the end of the 2024/25 season. BBC News said that an announcement would be made on Tuesday, after the Sun first reported the story. Continue

Senate examines proposed laws on flights at Sydney airport. 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 before I hand the news baton to Emily Wind.Amid the swirl of concern about Donald Trump pressing reset on global economic norms, Jim Chalmers has warned that de-coupling from major trading partners presents a great risk to Australia’s economy. “Nobody wins from a trade war, but we have more at stake than most,” the treasurer said in a speech last night.

Miller worked in the first Trump administration as a senior adviser and is known for his extremist rhetoricUS politics live – latest updatesPresident-elect Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will appoint immigration hardliner and close adviser, Stephen Miller, as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy.Miller worked in the White House during Trump’s first administration, serving as a senior adviser to Trump and as director of speechwriting. He played a key role in developing several of Trump’s immigration policies, including the Muslim travel ban and the family separation policy. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/11/trump-appoint-stephen-miller-deputy-chief Author