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Improvements to phone service will be world-leading, minister to pledge. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens vow to overhaul job services and abolish mutual obligationsThis morning the Greens will launch their policy to overhaul job services by eliminating for-profit providers from the employment services system, restoring the Commonwealth Employment Services, abolishing mutual obligations and hiring more staff to bring call wait times to Centrelink to under five minutes.The privatised employment service system is costly, ineffective and cruel. It makes it harder for people to look for and find work, while enriching for-profit

US, Russia, Belarus and North Korea vote against resolution as 93 countries vote in favor, spurning rival US resolutionThe United Nations general assembly has backed a resolution drafted by Ukraine and the European Union condemning Russia on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion, spurning a rival US resolution reflecting Donald Trump’s split with Europe and growing union with Vladimir Putin.The United States, Russia, Belarus and North Korea all voted against the EU-Ukrainian resolution underlining an extraordinary shift in US policy since the US president’s election that has largely absolved the Russian president of responsibility for the invasion. Continue reading...

Amesbury, 55, admitted the charge after punching a man to the ground on a night out in Frodsham, CheshireMike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for punching a man to the ground.Amesbury, who was suspended by the Labour party after an investigation, last month admitted a single charge of section 39 assault in relation to the incident after a night out in his constituency. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/24/suspended-labour-mp-mike-amesbury-sentenced-assault Author : Jamie Grierson Publish date : 2025-02-24 17:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Stance of German alliance’s leader could herald closer ties with France but ‘debt brake’ poses obstacle to spendingGerman election live – latest updatesFriedrich Merz marked his conservative alliance’s victory in Germany’s election by urging Europe to make itself more independent from the US – a project that will be music to the ears of Emmanuel Macron but may turn on whether Merz can build a Bundestag majority to lift the so-called debt brake that slows increases in defence spending.One possibility for the CDU/CSU alliance leader, who is on course to become Germany’s next chancellor, is to claim that the country

Jonathan Reynolds apologises for referring to himself as a solicitor in parliament and criticises Tories’ 'personal attacks’Jonathan Reynolds has apologised for referring to himself as a solicitor in parliament but denied ever “misrepresenting” himself professionally amid calls by the Conservative party for an investigation.The business secretary, who is in India to restart free trade talks, said he had spoken to the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) last week after it told him it was deciding whether to open a formal investigation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/24/business-secretary-jonathan-reynolds-says-he-did-not-misrepresent-legal-career-amid-calls-for-investigation Author : Eleni Courea New Delhi Publish date : 2025-02-24 14:42:00 Copyright for syndicated

Situation on American Airlines flight originally bound for New Delhi reportedly involved bomb threat sent by emailAn American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said.While the airline did not elaborate, NBC reported that the situation involved a bomb threat sent in by email. The network cited a source familiar with the situation. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/24/american-airlines-flight-rome Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-02-24 13:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Government agencies give conflicting advice after email from Elon Musk demanding employees list accomplishments from past weekElon Musk said on Monday that starting this week, government workers would be put on administrative leave if they fail to return to the office.Musk, who is leading a downsizing effort at the US government wrote on X:Those who ignored President Trump’s executive order to return to work have now received over a month’s warning.Starting this week, those who still fail to return to office will be placed on administrative leave.French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, saying

Keir Starmer to join European leaders on call to Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine war Keir Starmer posted this on social media this morning about the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.Three years on from Putin’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we face a once in a generation moment for our collective security and values.We continue to stand with Ukraine for a just and lasting peace. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/feb/24/keir-starmer-labour-latest-politics-live-news-updates Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2025-02-24 10:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Israeli tanks in West Bank for first time in more than two decades amid tensions over ceasefire agreement with HamasThe UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has been speaking at the UN human rights council in Geneva.“I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation,” Guterres said, as he urged for the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel to remain intact.The ministry of foreign affairs and expatriates warns of the Israeli occupation army’s deployment of heavy tanks around Jenin, viewing it as a prelude to

Donald Trump has made it clear he is ‘fairly indifferent to Europe’s fate’, says CDU leader who plans to form a coalition by EasterGerman election 2025: results in fullGuten Morgen aus Berlin,In November 2019, Freidrich Merz joined a conference of German students at Harvard.From our point of view it can get going very, very quickly. We should hold the first talks this week already, in the coming days.My impression is that there are many people in the SPD who also see that we can and should do something together, and then we will find compromises. Continue reading... Source link :

Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in KyivSee all our Ukraine coverageA dozen leaders from Europe and Canada arrived in Ukraine’s capital by train Monday morning to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the Associated Press reports. The visitors were greeted at the station by Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha and the president’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak. Among them were European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.In a post on X, von der Leyen wrote that Europe was in Kyiv “because Ukraine is in Europe.”

New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew Zealand’s defence minister has warned that Chinese warships located off the east coast of Australia are armed with “extremely capable” weapons that could reach Australia.The three vessels, known as Taskgroup 107, undertook two live-fire exercises in the seas between Australia and New Zealand last week, causing commercial flights to be diverted in the skies above.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking

Screen Actors Guild awards went to Shōgun and Conclave ensembles, while Jane Fonda gave a rousing political speech while accepting a life achievement awardTimothée Chalamet has won best actor in a surprise upset at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild awards for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, with Demi Moore and the ensembles of Shōgun and Conclave also winning big.Chalamet won best male actor in a leading role, his first in an awards race that has been led all season by The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody, who has picked up the Golden Globe, Bafta and Critics’ Choice awards

Tech company’s share price plummets after latest market update and resignations of Lisa Brock, Richard Dammery, Michael Malone and Fiona Pak-PoyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour board members at Australian tech company WiseTech will resign this week, citing “differing views” around the role of its embattled billionaire founder, Richard White.The four directors said in a Monday statement to the ASX they were acting in the best interests of the company to stand aside. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/24/wisetech-board-members-resign-richard-white-asx-ntwnfb Author : Jonathan Barrett Business editor Publish date

Former Liberal staffer appeared in Hobart magistrates court by phone and did not enter a pleaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has faced a Tasmanian court accused of stealing a car.Lehrmann appeared by phone in Hobart magistrates court on Monday morning, with the matter adjourned without plea.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/24/bruce-lehrmann-alleged-car-stealing-theft-charges-hobart-court-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2025-02-24 01:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Preliminary results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a governmentGerman election – latest updatesThe conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s general election, preliminary results indicated, but a dramatic surge by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is likely to complicate the formation of a government to help spearhead a European response to growing global threats.The CDU/CSU candidate, Friedrich Merz, was preparing on Sunday night to try to form a ruling coalition after clinching roughly 29% of the vote from a high turnout. Continue reading... Source link

Alternative für Deutschland projected to finish second in federal election with about 20% of the voteFor more than 150 years, the symbolism of the Siegessäule, or Victory Column, in Berlin’s Tiergarten, has shifted alongside German identity: from emblem of the empire to strategic relocation by the Nazis and, finally, its adoption as an icon of Berlin’s legendary love parade.On Sunday, as throngs of people gathered in its shadow, the golden statue bore witness to yet another shift – an election that had yielded an emboldened far right in a result that was unprecedented in Germany’s postwar history. Continue reading... Source

PM calls the war ‘immoral’ and Dutton says resolution must not reward ‘murderous’ Putin. Follow today’s news liveShadow Health Minister Anne Ruston is speaking to RN Breakfast. She says Labor will use ‘lies’ and ‘distractions’ on health during the election campaign.The opposition is also accusing the government of having a poor record on maintaining bulk-billing, saying rates have been dropping over the last three years.We are going to have to expect, unfortunately, a scare campaign. I mean, yesterday, at the launch, the Prime Minister and Butler spent more time talking about Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party than they did

The CDU and far-right AfD have led in polls in the run-up to the election, but the makeup of the new Bundestag is uncertain. Follow the results live as they come in• The exit poll is expected shortly after polls close at 1800 CET/1700 GMT, with first official results within the next hour or twoFull coverage on the live blogIn elections to the Bundestag, or federal parliament, German voters cast two votes. The “first vote” is to elect a “direct” representative for their local constituency, much like in a British election: the candidate with the most votes wins the seat.

Teetering designs, upside-down fabrics and garments made from offcuts created a feel of topsy-turvy dramaWhere can you find the author Daphne du Maurier and the sculptor Phyllida Barlow, along with the actor Tippi Hedren and the costume designer Edith Head? Only at London fashion week.All four women were muses for designers on the third day of catwalks. Barlow’s uncompromising art was the inspiration at Roksanda, where vast ballgowns in bright felt wobbled perilously on the 16th floor of an empty brutalist office block, channeling the audacious spirit of Barlow’s teetering towers of fabric, rope, chicken wire or papier mache. Continue

ReidOut is being cancelled as part of a lineup shuffle being helmed by the network’s new president, Rebecca KutlerMSNBC has reportedly canceled longtime anchor Joy Reid’s show in what is evidently a major programming restructure at the liberal network.Speaking to the New York Times, two people familiar with the reshuffling told the outlet that Reid’s 7pm show, The ReidOut, is being cancelled as part of a lineup shuffle being helmed by the network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/feb/23/msnbc-joy-reid-show Author : Maya Yang Publish date : 2025-02-23 16:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasionVolodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We will bring you the latest lines from the briefing once its begins.The Russian government has supported comments made by US President Donald Trump about Volodymyr Zelenskyy - such as calling the Ukrainian leader a “dictator” - are “understandable” after Zelenskyy made “inappropriate remarks” about Trump. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/feb/23/ukraine-war-live-russia-drone-attack-third-anniversary-invasion Author : Yohannes Lowe (now) and Daniel Lavelle (earlier) Publish date : 2025-02-23 15:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

The prime minister also criticised Reform UK over employment rights and potential NHS charges at the Scottish Labour conferenceKeir Starmer has condemned Nigel Farage and Reform UK for talking the language of workers’ rights online but wanting to charge people to use the NHS and for “fawning over Putin”.The prime minister said Labour must be ready for the test Farage’s party presents, saying there had been a rise in “dangerous rightwing politics” and those who claim to be seeking to “tilt politics towards the interests of working people”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/23/starmer-condemns-farage-and-reform-uk-for-fawning-over-putin Author : Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Bridget Phillipson calls 2.5% target ‘ambitious’ days before PM meets with Donald Trump in WashingtonKeir Starmer is unlikely to set out a plan this week for when the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, a cabinet minister has indicated.The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said the target was ambitious, despite Labour previously claiming it would set out a path to meeting the spending goal after the strategic defence review in the spring. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/23/starmer-unlikely-to-unveil-plan-for-rise-in-defence-spending-this-week-says-minister Author : Aletha Adu Political correspondent Publish date : 2025-02-23 12:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz could unseat chancellor Olaf Scholz but threat of gains by far-right AfD looms largeGuten Tag, and good day from Berlin.Sixty million Germans choose their next government today, which will lead Europe’s largest economy through what will most likely be the most tumultuous era in decades. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/feb/23/german-election-live-olaf-scholz-alice-weidel-afd-friedrich-merz-germany-latest-news Author : Jakub Krupa in Berlin Publish date : 2025-02-23 11:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.