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Climate minister tells 7.30 that the government has tried to balance emissions with prices; light aircraft goes missing near Batemans BayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA plane has crashed in dense bushland on the state’s south coast while returning to Sydney, sparking a search last night on foot by emergency services for the crash site and the lone pilot.The pilot had taken the small recreational aircraft out on a solo trip earlier on Thursday, flying south from Bankstown airport in Sydney’s west, police said.Australians do want to see climate action but they also care about

Prices have risen by 34% since 2022, with 29% of psychologists refusing new patientsThe cost of seeing private psychologists is soaring and many are so busy they are turning away new clients, research has found.The prices psychologists charge have risen by 34% since 2022 and 12 sessions now cost an average of £1,550, compared with £1,152 just three years ago, according to a survey by myTribe Insurance, which tracks the cost of private medical care.The average cost of a consultation in the UK has risen from £96 in 2022 to £129.20 in 2025.Psychologists in England charge the most (£131) per

Trump’s officials request an emergency order to remove Cook from the Fed’s board of governorsThe Trump administration has asked the supreme court to allow it to fire the Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, as it continues its extraordinary attack on the central bank’s independence.In a filing on Thursday, Donald Trump’s officials requested an emergency order to remove Cook from the Fed’s board of governors, after an appeals court refused to go along with efforts to oust her.More details soon… Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/18/trump-supreme-court-lisa-cook-fed Author : Callum Jones in New York Publish date : 2025-09-18 16:15:00 Copyright for syndicated

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together,

Up to 800,000 people are expected to march over budget cuts, public services and wages a week after Sébastien Lecornu’s appointmentPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present … soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

The prime minister has a stonking majority and a progressive crossbench that wants deeper cuts. So what has happened to lower the goal?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has announced an Oprah Winfrey-style emissions target for 2035. It has tried to promise (nearly) everyone a prize.By choosing a target range of a 62% to 70% cut compared with 2005 levels – based on long-awaited advice from the Climate Change Authority and its chair, Matt Kean – it has opted for a political solution. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/18/government-climate-emissions-target-albanese-oprah-style-aims-please-everyone-australia-falls-short-real-climate-action Author : Adam Morton

Indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live! show spurs outrage amid Trump administration crackdown on commentary following Charlie Kirk killingFull report: Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments‘Censoring you in real time’: Kimmel suspension sparks shock and fears for free speechIn reaction to the news that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been indefinitely suspended, the American Federation of Musicians said that “Trump’s FCC identified speech it did not like and threatened ABC with extreme reprisals. This is state censorship.”Two of Hollywood’s biggest unions, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild, have voiced their support

Former 2GB and Sky News Australia broadcaster was not in court on Thursday when it heard 17 of previous 44 charges had been droppedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones faces 25 charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching relating to nine complainants after prosecutors revealed two alleged victims would no longer be part of the case against the veteran broadcaster.Jones was on Thursday expected to make his first appearance in court this year to be committed to stand trial on 44 charges of indecent

ABC says late-night show will not air for foreseeable future after Kimmel accused Republicans of ‘doing everything they can to score political points’ from Kirk’s killingWatch what Jimmy Kimmel said about the Charlie Kirk shootingJimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended “indefinitely” after the late-night host’s comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk, ABC has announced, hours after the Trump-appointed chair of the US broadcast regulator threatened to take away the broadcaster’s license.The network, which Disney owns, announced on Wednesday night that it would remove Kimmel’s show from its schedule for the foreseeable future. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/18/jimmy-kimmel-live-suspended-indefinitely-after-hosts-charlie-kirk-comments Author

Opposition leader says she wants to know the ‘cost’ and ‘credibility’ behind emissions reduction targets. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichaelia Cash disputes UN body findings and says genocide not ‘simply about loss of life in war’Michaelia Cash, the shadow foreign affairs minister, has discounted findings from a UN commission this week that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, saying genocide was not “simply about loss of life in war”.Well, genocide, Sally, as you know, and I’m a lawyer, has a very specific meaning in international law.It’s not simply about loss of

Dr Debra Houry and Susan Monarez say US unprepared to prevent chronic disease or fight next pandemicRFK Jr’s actions have greatly diminished US ability to respond to outbreaks, ousted CDC officials sayDonald Trump has claimed his administration has reached a deal with China to keep TikTok operating in the US, amid uncertainty over what shape the final agreement will take, with suggestions from the Chinese side that Beijing would retain control of the algorithm that powers the site’s video feed.“We have a deal on TikTok ... We have a group of very big companies that want to buy it,” Trump

Former officials testify before US Senate, saying the CDC under Kennedy is ‘supporting policies not based in science’US politics live – latest updatesTop former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats.The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after less than a month. Debra Houry, chief medical officer at the CDC, resigned after serving under six CDC directors

Leaders from Orbán to Le Pen have framed the shooting as evidence of persecution – a strategy that experts say could further normalise extremism across the continent• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBefore his fatal shooting, few if any of the leaders of Europe’s resurgent far right had so much as mentioned the name of Charlie Kirk. Since last week, the propaganda potential of the conservative US activist’s killing has escaped none of them.Kirk, a rising star of Donald Trump’s Maga movement, was hit in the neck by a single bullet as he addressed

Two army divisions work their way toward city’s centre as further Israeli airstrikes destroy buildingsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli troops have been trying to force more people out of their Gaza City homes on Wednesday as part of a ground offensive that is destroying large parts of Gaza’s biggest urban centre.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they had carried out 150 air and artillery strikes before the ground operation which began early on Tuesday morning. Two army divisions are working their way slowly towards the city centre and are expected to be joined by a third in the coming

On the first full day of his state visit to the UK, the US president will attend various events in Windsor before a state banquetLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House

The Israeli military said the route via Salah al-Din street ‘will be open for 48 hours only’AFP have a bit more detail on the Israeli military’s ‘temporary’ route for Palestinians to flee Gaza City (see 7.48am BST).On Wednesday, the Israeli military said it was opening “a temporary transportation route” via Salah al-Din street. Its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee said the corridor would remain open for just 48 hours from midday (9am GMT) on Thursday.What we are witnessing in Gaza is not only an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, but what the UN commission of inquiry has now concluded is a genocide.States must

Retailer hopes to bounce back from summer cyber-attack with fashion picks aimed at wider age rangeAfter a cyber-attack rained on its summer, Marks & Spencer is banking on fashion to brighten its autumn.A Prada-esque, crystal-embellished, charcoal V-neck cardigan (£46), a faux leather trenchcoat with a price tag of £90 – £6,810 less than the Burberry version – and a £36 short pleated skirt that offers a wearable take on Charli xcx’s “brat” styling will hit shop floors shortly. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/17/marks-spencer-womenswear-revive-autumn-fortunes Author : Jess Cartner-Morley Publish date : 2025-09-17 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Police chief says ‘here we are again in the aftermath of a mass shooting’ after incidents in two separate locationsMinneapolis police have said over a dozen people have been hurt in two separate shootings at homeless encampments across the city on the same day.The first shooting at a transit station wounded five people, and happened in an area that had seen two prior shootings in the past month. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/minneapolis-police-homeless-encampment-shootings Author : Cy Neff Publish date : 2025-09-17 02:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Australian PM will leave Port Moresby without agreement, sparking a setback for Australia’s strategy to minimise China’s influence among Pacific nationsAnthony Albanese’s strategy of pushing back against China in the Pacific has been dealt another blow, with a major defence treaty with the Papua New Guinea delayed amid concerns about sovereignty.A deal was expected with the former Australian colony this week, but the prime minister is set to leave Port Moresby without signing the so-called Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with his counterpart, James Marape on Wednesday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/17/australia-png-defence-treaty-delayed-anthony-albanese-papua-new-guinea Author : Tom McIlroy Political editor Publish date

Coalition frontbencher tries to move on from party debate over net zero target. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLyons adds spat feeds into Trump’s history of media attacksLyons added more to ABC News this morning, saying:I think all this feeds into President Trump’s sort of war on the media. It was just a perfectly sort of normal thing to do, to ask questions that I don’t think are provocative, I think are fair, are based on research.They were not asked in an abusive fashion. And if we’ve reached the point where

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and witness tampering and could face the death penaltyUS politics live – latest updatesUtah state prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the far right activist Charlie Kirk, on Tuesday with aggravated murder, meaning the 22-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted.Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah county, said Robinson also ordered his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if police questioned him in the aftermath of the Turning Point USA executive director’s killing on 10 September. Continue reading... Source link

FBI director grilled by Senate judiciary committee as he faces criticism for his actions and social media posts throughout the Kirk shooting investigationUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most

Former Democratic vice-presidential nominee’s news comes amid rumors he would seek higher office for 2028Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and the Democratic vice-presidential nominee last year, announced on Tuesday that he is running for a third term as governor in 2026.The announcement comes after speculation that he could seek higher office in 2028 instead of a third term in the state. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/16/tim-walz-running-minnesota-governor-third-term Author : Rachel Leingang Publish date : 2025-09-16 13:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Company expects consultation process to result in about 600 roles being cut out of 23,000 UK staffBusiness live – latest updatesSky has put 900 roles at risk as the broadcaster continues to reshape its business in the streaming era.The company, which employs about 23,000 staff in the UK, expects the consultation process to result in about 600 roles being cut, with 300 redeployed. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/16/sky-roles-at-risk-us-streaming-services Author : Mark Sweney Publish date : 2025-09-16 11:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Labour MPs talking openly about replacing PM as poll suggests just 26% of Labour members have favourable view of him as party leaderGoogle has said it will invest £5bn in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for artificial intelligence services, in a boost for the government, PA Media reports.Back to the Survation polling of Labour members, and it includes responses to various questions about the Labour deputy leadership. They all suggest Lucy Powell, the former leader of the Commons, should beat Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/16/starmer-cabinet-resignation-paul-ovenden-news-updates-uk-politics-live Author :