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Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses a year across the UK, according to a study.Currently, women in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible for specialist care on the NHS for early baby losses after they have had a minimum of three miscarriages. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/29/miscarriages-graded-specialised-care-uk-study Author : Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Publish date : 2026-04-29 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday•Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInflation jumped to 4.6% in the year to March, from 3.7% the month before, in what experts say is the start of an Iran war-linked fuel shock that will ripple through the economy over coming months.Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank will hike interest rates for a third straight meeting next Tuesday, as officials struggle to manage the “nightmare scenario” of containing inflation even as growth is expected to slow sharply. Continue

Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability educationTeaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able children, according to a study that upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education.The research by University College London’s Institute of Education found that secondary school pupils in England with previously strong maths performances made slower progress in mixed-attainment classes than when they were taught alongside children with similarly high ability. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/apr/29/teaching-classes-by-ability-does-not-hamper-less-able-pupils-study-secondary-schools-england Author : Richard Adams Education editor Publish date :

Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKing Charles’ address to the US Congress has been covered over in our US politics blog (check it out here).But it’s worth noting that Australia got a shout-out, and specifically the Aukus nuclear submarine program, in a section of the speech that pointedly dwelt on the importance of defence ties between the US and UK (and Nato more broadly).Our defence, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in

Prosecutors allege Gannon Van Dyke won $400,000 using insider information to bet on Maduro raid on Polymarket The US army soldier charged with winning $400,000 by using insider information to bet on the removal of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to fraud charges on Tuesday.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, entered the plea in US district judge Margaret Garnett’s courtroom in Manhattan. Van Dyke sported a shaved head and wore a black blazer, jeans and brown shoes as he arrived to the courtroom with his lawyers, Zach Intrater and Mark Geragos. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/us-soldier-maduro-betting-charges-plea Author

President welcomes UK royals on second day of their state visit ahead of king’s speech to Congress Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, which would reopen the strait of Hormuz and leave discussion of Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.Two people familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump conveyed his views during yesterday’s meeting with top national security aides where the Iranian proposal was discussed. One of the people said Trump was

Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices Business live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war.The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. Continue reading... Source

Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff tells foreign affairs committee Mandelson was confidante to him, but not a mentorQ: Was there pressure on you to approve Mandelson’s vetting?This is a reference to the claim that Keir Starmer misled MPs last week when he talked about no pressure being placed on the Foreign Office.One is during my tenure. I was not aware of any pressure on the substance of the Mandelson DV case.Question two was there pressure? Absolutely. And I’ve described it. And I also have seen what the Foreign Office said to you last night. I didn’t receive any direct

Tehran’s UN envoy says ‘full respect’ of Iran’s rights also key for lasting regional stabilityUS is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich MerzAl Jazeera is reporting that Israeli forces are shelling areas of southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.Lebanon’s national news agency reported earlier that Israeli warplanes launched three airstrikes on the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah at 6am local time, with Israeli attacks also reportedly launched on the town of Bint Jbeil, which is about 5km north of the Israeli border and has seen heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/28/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-us-israel-lebanon-hormuz-nuclear-oil-latest-news-updates Author : Yohannes

Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF).Members of the National Science Board received an email on Friday sent from the Presidential Personnel Office “on behalf of President Donald J Trump” stating that their position was “terminated, effective immediately”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/trump-fires-national-science-foundation-board Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-04-28 05:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Hollywood actor testifies in defamation case launched by Charlotte MacInnes, lead of musical comedy The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHollywood star Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a blockbuster defamation suit.The Pitch Perfect star is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of the musical comedy The Deb. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/28/rebel-wilson-gives-evidence-defamation-case-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2026-04-28 02:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two termsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has named the former Virginia congressman David Brat to be the next US ambassador to Australia, ending a 15-month vacancy in Canberra.Brat served two terms in Congress until 2018 when he was defeated by a Democrat in a close race. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/28/trump-picks-former-republican-congressman-to-be-ambassador-to-australia-after-17-month-vacancy Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2026-04-28 00:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Club chief says ‘anodyne acknowledgments’ can be ‘overworked’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJohn Howard reflects on Port ArthurFormer prime minister John Howard is speaking on RN Breakfast this morning about Port Arthur, describing the response and the country’s landmark gun buyback program in the aftermath of the massacre.It rocked the country. There’s no other way of describing it. …I’d just been elected to a prime minister after a long period in opposition with a huge majority, and I developed a view pretty quickly that I had to do something significant. What’s

Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, charged with three federal crimes in White House press gala attackThe suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner appeared in federal court and was charged with three federal crimes on Monday, including attempting to assassinate the president.The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US president, transportation of firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-suspect-court Author : Joseph

Commons speaker grants application for vote on investigation into whether prime minister misled MPsUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will face a vote on whether to launch a standards investigation into his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, prompting senior party figures to call for restraint from Labour MPs.The speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, has granted a debate on Tuesday after which MPs could vote to refer the prime minister to the privileges committee over claims he misled parliament over his decision. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/27/mps-vote-inquiry-starmer-mandelson Author : Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey Publish date :

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirms that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into PM’s Mandelson statements proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved.Speaking at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said:We remain focused on a long-term, permanent solution to the crisis. As a result of the forward-planning, the government undertook over the past few months, the UK is in a good position.We’re ramping up planning for all different potential impacts on the UK economy and consumers, and that means

Sources say country wants US to end its blockade as part of proposal but has not addressed its nuclear programmeGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he does not see what exit strategy the United States has in the Iran war, warning “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards.“Speaking to students in Marsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Merz said the Iranians are “obviously negotiating very skillfully” and “clearly stronger than one thought,” and urged that the conflict be ended as quickly as possible due to its direct impact on Germany’s economy. Continue

Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shootingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs we mentioned in the opening post, King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting the US today on the first day of a four day trip to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrate UK-US relations.Charles, however, will have to walk a tight diplomatic tightrope as the so-called “special relationship” is under serious strain due to Trump’s belittling of the UK

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarge parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the next three months as a potential El Niño weather phenomenon takes shape in the Pacific Ocean.Much of Queensland and New South Wales are forecast to have lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, with almost the entire country likely to

The king faces possibly his most important ever speech and a thin-skinned president, in the shadow of the Sussexes and the Epstein scandal. What could go wrong?On his high-stakes four-day state visit to the US, King Charles will have to walk a diplomatic tightrope as the guest of an erratic Donald Trump against the backdrop of Iran and security concerns after Saturday night’s shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner.Many challenges lie ahead as he takes up his UK government-decreed task to “reaffirm and renew” bilateral ties amid a worsening “special relationship” on the 250th anniversary of American independence. Continue

Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North AmericaMichael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m (£160m, A$303m) worldwide box office and shattering the record for the biggest biopic opening of all time.The film, a highly authorised portrayal of the “king of pop” that was co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, took $120.4m internationally and $97m domestic – combining to

Peter Malinauskas says the booing was ‘outrageous’ and ‘self-indulgent’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo missing in Blue Mountains house fire are childrenBack to that house fire in the Blue Mountains we reported earlier:Firefighters are moving into the home with hose lines to gain access to the areas where they can search for the unaccounted for people.When I thought about it a bit more as the … day rolled on, I couldn’t help but feel a bit angry about it as well, which I think is a human response to a tragic

Nearly 1 million Californians supported push by Republican Carl DeMaio but it faces historic opposition from DemocratsCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to require photo identification to cast a ballot, making California the latest battleground in a long-running effort by conservatives to push voter ID laws that have been bolstered in recent years by Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded accusations of widespread voter fraud.Nearly 1 million Californians signed on to support the ballot measure championed by Carl DeMaio, a Republican state representative from San Diego. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/california-photo-id-voting-ballot-measure-november Author : Roque Planas Publish date : 2026-04-26

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromiseHopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict despite intense regional diplomatic activity.Washington and Tehran appear unwilling to moderate rhetoric or make concessions, and there are no negotiations scheduled that might bring the war to a definitive end. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/26/no-headway-in-middle-east-peace-efforts-as-us-and-iran-refuse-to-yield Author : Jason Burke Publish date : 2026-04-26 17:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officials The gunman who tried to breach the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night is believed to have been targeting Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, the acting US attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Sunday.The suspect, who is in custody after being subdued by members of law enforcement as he rushed through the hotel venue, could be charged with trying to assassinate the US president, Blanche said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/details-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting Author :