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Partially redacted documents mention Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew‘Dangerous abuse of power’: lawmakers sound alarm over Comey indictmentWell, the president is awake.Donald Trump has posted the following on his Truth Social social media network:JAMES COMEY IS A DIRTY COP. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!Whether you like Corrupt James Comey or not, and I can’t imagine too many people liking him, HE LIED! It is not a complex lie, it’s a very simple, but IMPORTANT one. There is no way he can explain his way out of it. He is a Dirty Cop, and always has been, but

John McDonnell and Apsana Begum were among last still suspended for July 2024 rebellionLabour has restored the party whip to the former shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, and the Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum, 14 months after they lost it for rebelling over the two-child benefit cap, the Guardian understands.The pair had the whip reinstated after a conversation on Friday with Jonathan Reynolds, who became Labour’s chief whip in a reshuffle earlier this month. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/26/labour-restores-whip-to-two-more-child-benefit-cap-rebels Author : Peter Walker Senior political correspondent Publish date : 2025-09-26 18:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Former French president sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy over election campaign funds scheme with Gaddafi regimeLawyers for the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy have said they will try to ensure he serves as little time in prison as possible, after he was sentenced to five years for criminal conspiracy over a scheme to get election campaign funds from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.“We’re going to make sure that his incarceration will be as short as possible,” Sarkozy’s lawyer, Jean-Michel Darrois, told the BFMTV news channel on Friday after he became the first French president

Israeli PM is addressing the United Nations in New York Palestinians living in poverty were also affected, the Palestinian prime minister’s spokesperson Mohammad Abu al-Rob told Agence France-Presse (AFP), with their numbers rising by more than 150% since the start of the Gaza war, and with cash assistance not paid out in more than two months.An increase in the number of Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank, and a reduction in work permits for West Bank Palestinians seeking work inside Israel have had a drastic impact. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/26/gaza-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-un-united-nations-unga-west-bank-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-live Author : Amy Sedghi (now) and Tom Ambrose

Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that charge brought against musician is unlawful and ‘null’Terrorism charges against the Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh have been thrown out by the chief magistrate due to a technical error.Ó hAnnaidh had been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, last November. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/26/terrorism-case-against-kneecap-rapper-liam-og-o-hannaidh-thrown-out Author : Matthew Weaver Publish date : 2025-09-26 10:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Unconfirmed sightings led to officials in Denmark to briefly close airspace again as PM warns ‘more to come’Airspace over the Danish city of Aalborg was briefly closed again last night after unconfirmed reports of drone sightings. While no drones were eventually found, it shows how Denmark is on the edge after repeated incidents this week.Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen conceded earlier that “there may be more to come,” as she laid bare the challenge these hybrid attacks pose for the country in a rare TV address. I consider it a new reality that Denmark and Europe are under more violent

Australian hip-hop artist donned a Palestinian keffiyeh and delivered a blistering critique of the broadcaster and its treatment of Antoinette LattoufFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHip-hop artist MUDRAT used Triple J’s video series Bars of Steel to deliver a blistering critique of the ABC’s coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and its treatment of Antoinette Lattouf.The federal court found in June the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it terminated the casual broadcaster for reasons including that she held a political opinion opposing the Israeli military campaign

President announces 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% on heavy-duty trucks and 50% on cabinetsDonald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% tariff on imports of all heavy-duty trucks and 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets.The US president also said he would start charging a 50% tariff on bathroom vanities and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture next week, with all the new duties to take effect from 1 October. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/25/trump-tariffs-heavy-trucks-drugs-kitchen-cabinets Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish

Comey, one of Trump’s frequent targets, indicted on counts of making false statements and obstruction of justiceUS politics – latest updatesJames Comey, the former FBI director and one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets, was indicted on Thursday on one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstruction of justice, in the latest move in the president’s expansive retribution campaign against his political adversaries.“No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people,” Pam Bondi, the US

Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents need boost to lift flagging vaccination rateParents need practical strategies such as easier access to appointments and bulk-billing to help reverse a concerning decline in childhood vaccination rates, research has found.The top barriers were mostly around ability to get appointments easily, being able to prioritise their child’s vaccination over all of the other things that they have to get done, the cost of getting their child vaccinated.We now know that that will be on the 20th of October. The point here is that they had

Beloved specimen triumphs in Woodland Trust contest over ‘King of Limbs’ oak in WiltshireA much-loved ash tree in the heart of Glasgow has won the annual tree of the year competition organised by the Woodland Trust.While many trees that have featured in the competition are located in the remote British countryside, the Argyle Street ash is on one of the city’s busiest roads. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/25/argyle-street-ash-glasgow-wins-woodland-trust-tree-of-the-year-competition Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter Publish date : 2025-09-25 19:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Kash Patel says alleged gunman downloaded document on Dallas homeland security facilities and searched ballisticsThe FBI said on Thursday that the suspect in the shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention facility in Texas the day before had engaged in a “high degree of planning” before the attack.The FBI director, Kash Patel, said in a post on X that the alleged perpetrator downloaded a document titled “Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management” containing a list of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilities. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/25/dallas-texas-ice-shooting-suspect Author : Eric Berger Publish date :

Prosecutors in eastern district of Virginia detailed to Lindsey Halligan why not to file criminal charges against former FBI director, ABC news saysDozens of House Democrats have signed a letter to Donald Trump and secretary of state Marco Rubio, urging the administration to recognize Palestinian statehood.The letter, led by California Democrat Ro Khanna, has 46 signatures, and lawmakers will send it to the US president on Friday, according to plans first provided to the Guardian. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/sep/25/donald-trump-james-comey-fbi-ice-texas-latest-us-politics-news-updates-live Author : Shrai Popat(now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) Publish date : 2025-09-25 14:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy for receiving millions of euros from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and will spend time in custody even if he appealsHere is a bit more on that from Reuters:Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France’s interior minister, to obtain campaign financing in exchange for supporting the then-isolated Libyan government on the international stage.… Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/sep/25/aalborg-airport-denmark-drones-oslo-sarkozy-meloni-news-updates-europe-live Author : Jakub Krupa Publish date : 2025-09-25 12:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Burnham says he loves ‘everything about this job’ and that he will support the Labour party ‘in whatever way I can’Sweeney asked about Northern Powerhouse Rail, and reports it is being shelved again.Burnham said these reports were “disappointing”.It feels always that projects in the southern half the country are green lighted but often red lighted up here. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/25/andy-burnham-steve-reed-keir-starmer-labour-news-updates-uk-politics-live Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2025-09-25 09:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A vibrant culture, a dynamic food scene and lively atmosphere pushed Burwood into the Top 20, according to ‘local experts’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Sydney’s most culturally diverse suburbs has made it on to Time Out’s annual 39 coolest neighbourhoods list.Burwood, it seems, has come a long way since Frank Lowy opened his first Westfield shopping complex on its main street in the mid 1960s.Jimbōchō, TokyoBorgerhout, AntwerpBarra Funda, São PauloCamberwell, LondonAvondale, ChicagoMullae-dong, SeoulMénilmontant, ParisNakatsu, OsakaVallila, HelsinkiLabone, AccraNguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi MinhAnjos, LisbonDigbeth, BirminghamRed Hook,

Many of the 236,000 imitations of the fluffy figures found this year contain banned chemicals or pose choking risk Fake Labubu dolls accounted for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year, with many found to contain banned chemicals or pose choking hazards.Border officials intercepted almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth more than £3.5m, including 236,000 fake versions of Pop Mart’s toothy, fluffy Labubu dolls. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/25/fake-labubu-dolls-counterfeit-toys-seized-uk-border Author : Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent Publish date : 2025-09-25 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Malak A Tantesh on fleeing the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and becoming a reporter in the most dangerous place on Earth for journalistsMalak A Tantesh is a journalist in Gaza. On 16 September, the day Israel began its full-scale ground offensive Gaza City, she was among those trying to flee the city. As she hurriedly packed up for her 11th displacement in the last 18 months, she recorded voice notes. “We all say that we don’t want to leave, but we deeply know that we have no other choice,” she says.She tells Lucy Hough what it has been like

Asbestos and faeces flooding cells also among problems contributing to huge backlog in cases, Law Society findsAsbestos, mould, rotten seagulls and cells flooding with excrement are among the problems experienced in crumbling courts in England and Wales, the Law Society has found.The professional body for solicitors said deteriorating buildings and unreliable technology were contributing to the record backlog in crown courts and undermining confidence and trust in the justice system. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep/25/maggots-asbestos-excrement-mould-law-society-survey-dire-state-of-courts-england-wales Author : Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent Publish date : 2025-09-24 23:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Foreign minister tells 7.30 that government has ‘different view’ on climate to US president. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong said she met with her Iranian foreign minister “to look him in the eye” and explain why Australia made its decisions to expel its ambassador over intelligence Iran directed antisemitic attacks.“I thought it was the right thing to do to meet directly with my counterpart and to look him in the eye and tell him precisely why we made the decisions we made and why what we believe has occurred. I made

Small child part of first reciprocal intake after removal of four asylum seekers from Britain to France over past weekA family of three including a small child have become the first arrivals from France under Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” deal, the Home Office has said.The move follows the removal on Wednesday of the first four asylum seekers from the UK to France over the past six days, despite continuing legal challenges. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/24/first-arrivals-uk-one-in-one-out-immigration-deal-france Author : Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor Publish date : 2025-09-24 18:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Savant pulled from Apple TV+ release schedule ‘after careful consideration’Jessica Chastain-led series The Savant has been pulled from the Apple TV+ release schedule.The thriller was set to begin on 26 September but its release has been postponed. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/23/jessica-chastain-the-savant-postponed-apple Author : Benjamin Lee Publish date : 2025-09-24 15:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Reform UK leader claimed swans and carp being eaten from parks by ‘people from different cultures’Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has described Nigel Farage over his comment implying Donald Trump might be right about paracetamol posing a risk to pregnant women. (See 10.23am.)Dangerous and irresponsible. This man is a snake oil salesman and it’s time people stopped buying. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/24/labour-tories-conservatives-reform-uk-politics-live-news-updates Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2025-09-24 13:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

President claims comedian’s show is an ‘arm of the DNC’ and refers to ABC previously paying him millions over defamation claimsDonald Trump on Tuesday said he would not meet with top congressional Democrats to discuss their demands for keeping the federal government open, prompting Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to accuse the president of “running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there”.Congress is up against a 30 September deadline to authorize more funding or spark a shutdown that would see many federal agencies close their doors and furlough workers. While Republicans have proposed continuing funding through 21

Schools and businesses closed in Hong Kong and Guangdong as powerful winds and rain set to hit after destruction across Taiwan and PhilippinesRagasa: at least 14 killed in TaiwanIn pictures: Ragasa’s path of destructionTaiwan’s fire department on Wednesday adjusted down to 17 the number of people missing from a flood caused by Super Typhoon Ragasa, from 152 given previously, and said one other person had been confirmed dead, bringing the death toll up to 15.Drone shots showed flooding in a Philippine town north of the capital, Manila, after heavy rain from Super Typhoon Ragasa hit the area. Continue reading... Source