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Claims every user will be age checked is a ‘scare tactic’, eSafety commissioner says, after announcing upcoming media ban with Anika Wells. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMatt Canavan says landmark climate assessment a ‘cynical attempt to spread fear and panic’Nationals senator Matt Canavan discounted the headlines behind the landmark national climate risk assessment, saying the government had conveniently timed the report while calling the document a “cynical attempt to spread fear and panic among people”.The problem is the headline figures are never as bad as the detailed science that underlies it.

Group of people who crossed Channel by boat understood not to have been on Air France plane after legal challengeThe first flight to France carrying people who crossed the Channel under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal has not taken place as planned, according to reports.A small group of individuals were removed from an Air France flight on Monday due to travel from Heathrow to Paris after a legal challenge, according to multiple newspaper reports. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/15/first-one-in-one-out-deportation-flight-reportedly-takes-off-without-migrants Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2025-09-15 22:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president says three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international watersUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump said on Monday that the US military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States.He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/15/trump-strike-venezuela-drug-cartel-vessel Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-09-15 20:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Karen Attiah says she was dropped by newspaper after 11 years for addressing political violence, race and gun controlWashington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she has been fired from the newspaper over social media posts about gun control and race in the aftermath of far right commentator Charlie Kirk’s killing.Attiah, 39, recounted in a Substack post that she had been dropped as a Post columnist after 11 years for “speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America’s apathy toward guns”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/15/karen-attiah-fired-washington-post-charlie-kirk Author : Edward Helmore Publish date : 2025-09-15 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated

Director of strategy Paul Ovenden quits to avoid becoming ‘distraction’ after details of derogatory emails emergeNigel Farage has announced that Danny Kruger has defected to Reform UK from the Tories. Kruger, MP for East Wiltshire, is a leading social conservative, and co-chaired the New Conservatives group in the last parliament with Miriam Cates.Farage said that Kruger would be in charge of preparing the part for government. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/15/keir-starmer-peter-mandelson-labour-reform-tories-uk-politics-live-news-updates Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2025-09-15 15:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President vows to ‘federalize’ capital city after mayor says police will not work with Ice in immigration crackdownSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar on Tuesday, the Washington Post is reporting, after holding talks with Benjamin Netanyahu today in Israel.As my colleague Julian Borger writes: “Part of mission on this two-day visit is to convey Donald Trump’s irritation at the Israeli missile strike on Doha that was aimed at Hamas leadership but killed their aides and a Qatari security officer.Common sense dictates that drone technology should be harnessed to scan every elevated structure with a line of sight

Spencer Cox says suspect, who isn’t cooperating with officials, had been ‘radicalized’ and was in relationship with person transitioning from male to femaleThe Utah governor, Spencer Cox, on Sunday told national talkshows that the man suspected of killing Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk was living with and in a relationship with a person “transitioning from male to female” as investigators continue exploring a possible motive in the attack.The Republican politician’s comments came four days after Kirk – a critic of gay and transgender rights – was shot to death from a distance with a rifle during an event

Moscow fails to offer evidence as it claims incident on Saturday was a ‘provocation’ by KyivRomania has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest over the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during a strike on neighbouring Ukraine over the weekend.Just days after a number of Russian drones were reported crossing into Poland, another one flew into Romania on Saturday, drawing further condemnation from EU leaders. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/15/russia-ukraine-romania-poland-drone-trump-tariffs-europe-live-news-updates Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-09-15 07:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ex-paratrooper accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney, and attempting to murder five othersAn army veteran will stand trial on Monday charged with murder in relation to Bloody Sunday, when the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in Derry in 1972.The former paratrooper, known as Soldier F, is charged with two murders and five attempted murders during a military operation that became a defining event of Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/15/british-army-veteran-charged-trial-bloody-sunday-murders-northern-ireland Author : Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent Publish date : 2025-09-15 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Polish minister says Moscow sought to gauge reaction without starting war as Romania reports new incursionPoland’s foreign minister has said the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace was an attempt by the Kremlin to test Nato’s reactions by incremental escalations without prompting a full-scale response, as Romania became the second Nato country to report an incursion in a matter of days and protested to Moscow over what it called an “unacceptable” act.Radosław Sikorski confirmed that while the drones that entered Poland last week were capable of carrying ammunition, they were not loaded with explosives. “Interestingly, they were all duds, which

Tonight’s nominations are led by shows like Severance, The Studio, The Pitt, The White Lotus and AdolescenceUzo Aduba – The Residence Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri – The BearJean Smart – Hacks – WINNER Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/14/emmys-2025-full-list-of-winners Author : Benjamin Lee Publish date : 2025-09-15 00:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prime minister to attend Papua New Guinea’s golden jubilee celebrations and finalise defence agreement with counterpart James Marape. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment ‘very confident’ Aukus will see subs delivered after extra $12bn for WA shipyardTim Ayres, the minister for science, industry and innovation, said the government remains confident Australia will get nuclear-powered submarines from the US after announcing a $12bn “downpayment” on a shipbuilding facility in WA to prepare for them.I’m very confident that this agreement between Australia and the United States and the United Kingdom will be delivered upon

HB 128, passed in August, allows people with the proper permit to openly carry firearms on college campusesAs authorities at the federal and state levels parse the details of the fatal shooting of far-right activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah, a recently passed state bill that allows people with concealed-carry permits to carry firearms openly on college campuses has drawn fresh scrutiny.Utah has allowed for permitless open and concealed carry of weapons since 2021. But before the passage of HB 128, firearms had to be concealed when carried on college campuses. The law allowed people with the proper

Met police say further arrests expected after 24 were detained during ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in LondonPolice are searching for a man who called for Keir Starmer to be killed during Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London, with further arrests expected in the coming days after outbreaks of violence.Scotland Yard estimated that between 110,000 and 150,000 people attended the far-right event, organised by the activist known as Tommy Robinson. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/14/police-seek-man-called-keir-starmer-assassinated-far-right-rally Author : Ben Quinn Publish date : 2025-09-14 16:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In wildfire-devastated Altadena, a ‘little misfit group’ of diners are supporting struggling business – and each otherOn a Friday evening at El Caporal, a southern California restaurant, the dining room buzzed with chatter. For owner Neddy Morelos, the soundtrack was a welcome contrast to the silence of other nights when employees joked that they could hear a fly flap its wings.For the first time since January, when the Eaton fire bore down on her restaurant on Fair Oaks Avenue, a busy thoroughfare in Altadena, every vaquero-themed banquette was filled with hungry customers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/14/california-altandena-wildfires Author :

Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best known British fighters of his generationThe British former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 46, has been found dead at his home.Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation and won several world titles. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/14/ricky-hatton-former-boxing-world-champion-dies Author : Josh Halliday Publish date : 2025-09-14 11:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ha Dang will head to California in December to take part in the Excel world championships after seeing off 40 rivalsHe will not be the only Briton fancying his chances on the tables in Las Vegas this December, but Ha Dang prefers games of pure skill rather than blind luck.The 33-year-old has booked himself a place at the Microsoft Excel world championships by seeing off more than 40 rivals in the inaugural British competition, a feat that has left him “astounded and privileged”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/14/winning-formulae-briton-books-place-in-microsoft-excel-world-championships Author : Raphael Boyd Publish date : 2025-09-14 09:14:00 Copyright for

Kellie Sloane has ruled out moving a spill and James Griffin isn’t eager. Alister Henskens is thought to lack the numbers. So, for now, the leader might be safeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastByelections are usually a referendum on the government. But Saturday’s Kiama byelection – and the poor performance of the New South Wales Liberals – has deepened angst within the opposition party regarding Mark Speakman’s leadership.In Kiama, Labor increased its primary vote – a feat itself in a byelection – and looks set to achieve

Suspect’s background and politics are being pored over in aftermath of killing of far-right influencerThough the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was revealed by authorities on Friday, questions surrounding his identity and motivations have exacerbated intense US political debates in the aftermath of the shooting.Authorities revealed Kirk’s suspected killer to be Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man who grew up in Washington, Utah, along the state’s south-western border. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/13/charlie-kirk-killing-alleged-shooter-motivation Author : Lauren Aratani Publish date : 2025-09-14 00:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says drone incursions are ‘an obvious expansion of the war by Russia’ as neighbouring countries deploy air defencesSee all our Ukraine war coverageRomania became the latest Nato member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace , with Poland scrambling aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.Romania’s defence ministry said on Saturday its airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighbouring Ukraine. Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets late on Saturday to monitor the situation after the strikes, the ministry said in statement.

The two countries are expected to sign a defence agreement on Monday as PNG marks half a century of independence. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarles remains confident Trump administration won’t sink AukusThe defence minister, Richard Marles, is speaking on Sky News from Perth ahead of the announcement of a $12bn investment in a Western Australian defence precinct linked to the Aukus submarine project.Well, I’ve had numerous conversations with American counterparts, really, since the inauguration of the Trump administration, where there’s been really positive statements made about Aukus. So if you’ve asked

Documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centersDonald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/13/louisiana-national-guard-pentagon Author

‘Preventive operations’ included putting air defence systems on high alert and followed serious Russian incursion earlier in the weekPolish and allied aircraft have been deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland’s airspace because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine, and the airport in the eastern Polish city of Lublin was closed, authorities have said.The alert on Saturday lasted about two hours. On Wednesday multiple Russian drones had crossed into Poland, prompting Nato to send fighter jets to shoot them down, underlining long-held concerns about the expansion of Russia’s more than three-year war in Ukraine. Continue

More than 110,000 marched at Unite the Kingdom event in London, with 5,000 counter protesters nearbyPolice officers have been assaulted as they clashed with protesters at a “freedom of speech” festival led by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, Scotland Yard said.More than 110,000 people gathered in central London for the event. Protesters marched from Southwark to Whitehall draped in the flag of St George and the union flag in what was called the “Unite the Kingdom” demo. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/13/unite-the-kingdom-far-right-rally-london-tommy-robinson-police-assaulted Author : Robyn Vinter, Sammy Gecsoyler and Helen Pidd Publish date : 2025-09-13

March expected to be Britain’s largest far-right rally in decades, and will include speakers from Britain, the US and EuropeMore than a hundred people have gathered outside Russell Square before the ‘march against fascism’ counter-protest against the ‘unite the kingdom’ march, featuring far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Both are being held in central London on Saturday.According to the PA news agency, people in Russell Square milled around with placards that said “refugees welcome” and “oppose Tommy Robinson”. Chants of “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” started at about 11.20am, the news