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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 :

Israel Katz appears to have declared a new phase in the Israel Defense Forces’ offensive in the wake of visit by Marco RubioSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageThe Israeli public broadcaster, Kan, is citing Palestinian reports as saying there are Israeli tanks on the streets of Gaza City.CNN is reporting that Israel has begun a ground incursion into the city, citing two Israeli officials. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/16/israel-gaza-war-israels-defence-minister-says-gaza-is-burning-amid-escalation-in-bombardment-latest-updates Author : Yohannes Lowe (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) Publish date : 2025-09-16 06:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sarah Abu Lebdeh yet to enter plea for other charges related to video in which she and a colleague allegedly said they would refuse to treat Israeli patientsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney nurse sacked over her alleged inflammatory rhetoric in an online video is no longer accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients after prosecutors dropped a charge.Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, and Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 28, sparked widespread criticism when a video was released of the pair saying they would refuse to treat Israeli patients

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.