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Zohran Mamdani is facing off against Andrew Cuomo in New York, and Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are competing in New JerseyPolling places opened on Saturday for the start of in-person voting for two of the year’s most closely watched elections: the New York City mayor’s race and the contest to pick New Jersey’s next governor.New Yorkers are choosing between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat on the ballot as an independent. The incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, is also on the ballot but dropped out of the race last month and

Commander James Conway says finding Kebatu, whose arrest sparked riots over the summer, is a ‘top priority’Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council has responded to the extraordinary news after the mistaken release of Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu.Councillor Whitbread said in a statement:I am shocked and appalled by the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu. Frankly, I am at a loss to understand how such a grave error could occur.My thoughts are with the victim and her family at this deeply distressing time. They have shown immense courage, and they deserve our full support and protection.This is a serious failure

The disgraced royal has lived in luxury for decades despite being an outcast and having no obvious means of financial supportIt is one of the mysteries of the modern monarchy – and one that is under more scrutiny than ever before.How on earth does Prince Andrew fund his lifestyle? Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/oct/25/how-does-he-pay-for-it-all-the-mystery-of-prince-andrews-money Author : Rob Evans Publish date : 2025-10-25 07:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overheadScrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, equipped with beds, cardiac monitors and ventilators. And shelves full of medical equipment, drugs and neat piles of spare clothes. In a staff room with a washing machine and kettle, doctors keep an eye on a screen. It shows the movements of Russian spy drones as they zigzag in the sky above.Welcome to Ukraine’s secret underground hospital. The facility opened in August and is

Prime minister Charnvirakul cancels trip to Asean summit in Malaysia after news of the Queen Mother’s deathThailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who brought glamour to a postwar revival in the country’s monarchy and who, in later years, would occasionally wade into politics, has died aged 93, the Thai Royal Household bureau has announced.The palace said she had been hospitalised since 2019 due to several illnesses and developed a bloodstream infection on 17bOctober before passing away late on Friday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/25/thailands-queen-mother-sirikit-dies-at-93-after-more-than-a-decade-out-of-the-public-eye Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-10-25 02:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Queensland Health has issued an alert for people to be aware of the products they warn could still be circulating in the Logan communityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth authorities have identified homemade chilli paste products as the source of a cluster of rat poisoning cases in south-east Queensland.Five people from the same geographic area presented to hospitals earlier in October with symptoms consistent with being exposed to brodifacoum, the active ingredient in rat poison. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/25/homemade-chilli-paste-products-linked-to-cluster-of-rat-poisoning-cases-in-south-east-queensland Author : Natasha May Publish date : 2025-10-24 23:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Some drivers say vehicles using new version of full self-driving system can travel above speed limitsThe US main transportation safety regulator said on Friday it was seeking information from Tesla about a new driver assistance mode dubbed “Mad Max” that operates at higher speeds than other versions.Some drivers on social media report that Tesla vehicles using the more aggressive version of its full self-driving (FSD) system could operate above posted speed limits. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/24/tesla-mad-max-driver-assistance-investigation Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-10-24 21:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Pete Hegseth claims six ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in Caribbean as US military conducts 10th strike US politics live – latest updatesThe United States has carried out another military strike against a boat it claims was carrying illegal drugs in the Caribbean, killing six people onboard said Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, on Friday morning.Later on Friday, the Pentagon said that an aircraft carrier was being moved to waters off South America, as part of the administration’s stated campaign to combat drug trafficking. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/24/us-military-strike-alleged-drug-boat-caribbean Author : Guardian staff Publish date : 2025-10-24 18:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Artwork that vanished en route from Madrid to Granada seemingly never made it on to van in first placeFittingly enough for a still life, it would appear that the small Picasso painting that triggered a police investigation after apparently vanishing while en route from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition earlier this month scarcely moved from its pickup point.Officers from Spain’s Policía Nacional began searching for the gouache and pencil work Naturaleza muerta con guitarra (Still Life with Guitar) after it failed to arrive on a van that was bringing a consignment of loaned exhibits from the capital to the

The US president announced he ended talks in retaliation to an ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffsTrump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticizing tariffsThe US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended.Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/oct/24/donald-trump-trade-negotiations-canada-mark-carney-terminated-tariff-letitia-james-new-york-us-politics-live-news Author : Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) Publish date : 2025-10-24 13:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defencesA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading... Source

WHO’s director general says there has been little improvement in the amount of aid going into Gaza since the ceasefire took holdHome to 2.7 million Palestinians, the West Bank has long been at the heart of plans for a future nation existing alongside Israel, but settlements have expanded rapidly, fragmenting the land, reports Reuters.Palestinians and most nations regard settlements as illegal under international law, but Israel disputes this. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/24/aid-gaza-israel-palestine-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas-ceasefire-west-bank-middle-east-live-news Author : Amy Sedghi Publish date : 2025-10-24 08:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exclusive: Ben Munday claims he is co-creator of 2004 images but Levine has called him only a collaboratorAn artist who claims he is a co-creator of two of the most famous images ever taken of the late queen is suing Chris Levine, the photographer who claims sole authorship of the portraits, in a high court dispute.Ben Munday claims he is a co-author of two 2004 portraits of the queen that were created using holography technology, which involves the use of light projection and multiple cameras to render a 3D image. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/oct/24/artist-sues-for-co-author-credit-on-chris-levine-queen-portraits Author : Lanre Bakare

US president accuses Canada of ‘egregious behaviour’ after release of ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs Donald Trump has said he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada after the release of a television ad opposing US tariffs. The US president accused Canada of “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing US court decisions.The Thursday night post on Trump’s social media site came after Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said he aims to double his country’s exports to countries outside the US because of the threat posed by Trump’s tariffs. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/24/trump-says-all-canada-trade-talks-terminated-over-ad-criticising-tariffs Author : Associated Press

Outcome of byelection in historically Labour stronghold could mark historic shift in Welsh politicsReform UK candidate Llŷr Powell denied the campaign had been all about immigration.He said: “My campaign has been about government policies and where best to put money into Caerphilly.”When you look at where we started, we had a blank slate. We had to go out there and find a lot of voters. We found a lot of support. It’s been a great campaign. The collapse of the Labour vote is there for everyone to see. It’s been a betrayal what Labour has done around here.Going into next

Belgium derails proposal to use billions located in Brussels to fund €140bn loan to Ukraine for its war effortEU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take swift action to make Moscow pay for its war.Hopes of agreeing a new way of funding Ukraine’s war effort were dashed after opposition from Belgium, which hosts most of the Russian central bank funds immobilised in the EU at the Brussels-based institution Euroclear. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/23/zelenskyy-presses-for-eu-decision-on-using-russia-assets-to-defend-ukraine Author : Jennifer Rankin in Brussels Publish date : 2025-10-23

Colleen Walker-Craig was just 16 when she was last seen in Bowraville 35 years ago. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning, we’ve made it to Friday. Nick Visser here to take over the blog. Let’s get to it.The workplace tribunal system is being swamped by an “unsustainable” number of unfair dismissal claims as employers blame workers trying to win payouts rather than settle grievances. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/24/australia-news-live-police-search-colleen-walker-craig-bowraville-river-labor-environment-laws-murray-watt-coalition-greens-ntwnfb Author : Martin Farrer Publish date : 2025-10-23 20:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

FBI says years-long operation that led to arrest of Heat’s Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups also connected to mafia families The NBA, one of the world’s most prominent sports leagues, found itself associated with illegal gambling again on Thursday after two prominent stars were arrested in a sweeping federal investigation. Chauncey Billups, a Hall of Fame player who is now coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was arrested in connection with a poker operation linked to the mafia, while Miami Heat star Terry Rozier is accused of taking part in a scheme to manipulate games.“Today, we are here

EU leaders earlier discussed proposal to use Russian assets for ‘reparations loan’, as Russia’s foreign ministry warned of ‘painful response’ if plan goes aheadThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.Zelenskyy, who is visiting Brussels, said on X that the proposed mechanism for using frozen Russian assets was entirely legal and fair. He said Ukraine would use a significant part of the assets to buy weapons from its European allies. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/23/russia-sanctions-ukraine-loan-assets-zelenskyy-putin-european-council-latest-news-updates Author : Tom Ambrose

Union says UK-French Channel deal is inhumane and contravenes international conventionsFrench coastguards have called for plans to intercept small boats in the Channel to be halted because of the risk to life. The intervention came as the Home Office confirmed France was reviewing its “maritime doctrine” about the plan.In a letter to the French customs director general, Florian Colas, the customs union Solidaires Douanes, which includes coastguards among its members, describes the plans to intercept small boats up to 300 metres from the French shore as “a deadly doctrine, which contravenes international conventions to which France is a signatory”. Continue

The four survivors to quit the inquiry’s panel said they would only return if Phillips was removedRachel Reeves has announced a £500m investment package for new homes and stronger transport links between Oxford and Cambridge as part of a bid to create “Europe’s Silicon Valley” in southern England, PA Media reports. PA says:The Cowley Branch railway line in Oxford will reopen with new stations in Littlemore and Cowley, which the Treasury said would support up to 10,000 new jobs.The investment will also go towards the development of affordable homes in Cambridge, with plans to launch a consultation on forming a

US secretary of state calls Knesset votes on imposing sovereignty ‘counterproductive’ as he begins two-day visit to IsraelReuters has some more detail on the bills voted on yesterday by Israeli lawmakers mentioned in the previous post:A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land that Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel’s parliament on Wednesday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/23/israel-west-bank-gaza-rubio-middle-east-latest-news-updates Author : Amy Sedghi Publish date : 2025-10-23 07:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Children with special educational needs more than twice as likely to be put in isolation, say Manchester researchers‘Publicly humiliated’: parents describe difficulty of children’s isolation at schoolOne in 12 secondary pupils report being put into school isolation rooms at least once a week where they often spend in excess of eight hours, missing more than a full day of lessons, according to research.Children with special educational needs were more than twice as likely to be placed in isolation, otherwise known as internal exclusion, while students from low-income backgrounds were also disproportionately affected. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/oct/23/one-in-12-secondary-pupils-put-in-isolation-rooms-at-least-once-a-week-study-finds Author :

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA five-decade-old cold case of a missing toddler which has attracted international attention and a $1m reward is set to take another turn, Australian Associated Press reports.Three-year-old Cheryl Gene Grimmer was abducted on 12 January 1970 outside a shower block at Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong, on the NSW south coast, when she was enjoying a day at the beach with her mother and three brothers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/23/australia-news-live-pauline-hanson-barnaby-joyce-one-nation-nationals-weather-wind-damage-melbourne-sydney-ntwnfb Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2025-10-23 02:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to