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Stephen Moore suggests taking a ‘more socialist’ European outlook may harm future transatlantic trade negotiationsA top adviser to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, has said the UK should align itself with the American “free enterprise” economic model instead of the “more socialist” European system, as speculation mounts over the terms of a potential transatlantic trade deal.Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser to Trump, said if the UK moved towards the US model of “economic freedom” there would be more “willingness” by the incoming administration to agree to a trade deal between the two countries. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/16/trump-adviser-says-uk-needs-free-enterprise-model-to-aid-us-trade-deal

William Wragg gave phone numbers to an account on Grindr after sharing intimate images of himselfThe former Tory MP William Wragg has told of the “enormous guilt” he felt after realising he had been catfished into sending explicit photos on the gay dating app Grindr.Police launched an investigation in April after at least 12 men with links to Westminster received unsolicited messages from an account posing as aliases “Charlie” and ‘“Abi”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/16/william-wragg-enormous-guilt-catfished-grindr-honeytrap Author : Tom Ambrose Publish date : 2024-11-16 10:18:38 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victoryGeorgians protested on Saturday as the poll commission rubber-stamped the ruling party’s victory in a contested parliamentary vote marked by claims of Russian meddling and western calls to investigate fraud allegations.The Caucasus nation’s pro-western opposition has denounced the 26 October vote as “fraudulent”, while the EU and the US have called for an investigation into alleged electoral “irregularities”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/16/protests-in-georgia-disputed-vote-election-ban-opposition-russia Author : Agence France-Presse in Tbilisi Publish date : 2024-11-16 11:06:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing critical energy infrastructureA Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet submarine pipelines and cables.It was spotted on Thursday east of Dublin and south-west of the Isle of Man but Norwegian, US, French and British navy and air defence services initially observed it accompanying a Russian warship, the Admiral Golovko, through the English channel last weekend. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/16/russian-spy-ship-escorted-away-from-internet-cables-in-irish-sea Author : Lisa O'Carroll in Dublin Publish date :

Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy termsOxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term contracts to give the majority of its tutorials, after new research revealed just a third of lessons are taught by full-time professors.Data obtained through freedom of information requests by the University and College Union and shared exclusively with the Observer, reveals that about 61% of core tutorial teaching is done by academics on fixed-term contracts or in hourly-paid roles. The union says that pay is based mainly on contact hours with students, but once preparation,

TV presenter, 57, discovered she had benign tumour known as colloid cyst after she was offered a health check-upDavina McCall is recovering in hospital after undergoing brain surgery for a “very rare” tumour.The TV presenter, 57, said in a video posted on Instagram on Friday that the benign brain tumour, known as a colloid cyst, was found after she was offered a health check-up as part of her menopause advocacy work. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/nov/16/davina-mccall-recovering-in-hospital-after-brain-surgery Author : Guardian staff and agency Publish date : 2024-11-16 09:33:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said ‘the enemy’ carried out three air raids, including one near Haret HreikAn Iranian official met with Elon Musk, according to a US official, AP reports. Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk — a key Trump ally and the world’s richest man — on Monday in New York. The US official said he had been informed that the discussion covered a variety of topics, most notably Iran’s nuclear program, its support for anti-Israel groups throughout the Middle East and prospects for improved relations with the United States. The official, who spoke on

Confidential report comes in the wake of Senate inquiry which highlighted ‘deficiencies in branch closure processes’ across regional areasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian banks would have to meet a minimum level of service in regional areas or contribute funding to bolster the number of branches and ATMs offered by other institutions, in a proposal put forward by Treasury.According to a confidential report sent to bankers this week, seen by Guardian Australia, Treasury has outlined two proposals to better support the presence of in-person branches and ATMs.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue

Connor Brackin, 24, reportedly quit job after alleged killing of animals whose wellbeing he was sent to check onA sheriff’s deputy from the US state of Tennessee is facing criminal charges and reportedly quit his job after he fatally shot seven dogs whose wellbeing he had been sent to check on.Connor Brackin, 24, was on duty for the McNairy county sheriff’s office on 4 November when he was tasked with going to a home in Bethel Springs to check the condition of some dogs there, the Tennessee bureau of investigation (TBI) said in a recent statement. Continue reading... Source link

Rosemary Coogan, European Space Agency’s second UK recruit, will be deployed to ISS for six monthsShe beat a field of more than 22,000 candidates and has a PhD in astrophysics and a background as a Royal Navy reserve, but the newly qualified British astronaut Rosemary Coogan believes that in future space travel should not be restricted to elites.Coogan, 33, from Belfast, who is the European Space Agency’s (Esa) second British recruit, believes we are entering a revolutionary period of space exploration that will lead not only to the return of humans to the moon but also journeys to Mars and

Another 16 infants were in critical condition after the blaze at a neonatal unit in Jhansi, Uttar PradeshTen newborn babies have died after a fire broke out at the neonatal unit of a hospital in northern India, with another 16 clinging to life.The fire broke out late on Friday at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, 450km (280 miles) south of Delhi. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/16/ten-newborn-babies-die-after-fire-breaks-out-at-indian-hospital Author : Agencies Publish date : 2024-11-16 05:31:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Local clerks say they received threatening emails last week, amid a series of hostile election-related incidentsThe FBI confirmed it is “aware” of bomb threats that targeted election offices in several Oregon counties. Local clerks in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson reported receiving threatening emails last week, just days after election day.The FBI said that none of the threats were deemed credible. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/15/oregon-election-office-bomb-threats Author : Coral Murphy Marcos Publish date : 2024-11-16 02:29:53 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Victoria police believe building on Spencer Street was empty at the time of the blazeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are investigating a warehouse fire in West Melbourne which led to 150 people being evacuated from an apartment complex in the middle of the night.Fire Rescue Victoria found the warehouse “fully involved with fire” after being called to the incident on Spencer Street early on Saturday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/16/melbourne-warehouse-fire-leads-to-evacuation-of-150-nearby-residents-in-middle-of-night Author : Natasha May Publish date : 2024-11-16 03:51:48 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Samuel Woodward, 27, sentenced to life without parole over stabbing of Blaze Bernstein, who was gay and JewishA California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate was sentenced Friday to life without parole in prison.Samuel Woodward, 27, was sentenced in a southern California courtroom at the end of an all-day hearing for the murder of Blaze Bernstein nearly seven years ago. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/15/california-life-prison-samuel-woodward-blaze-bernstein Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2024-11-16 02:46:55 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prime minister Dick Schoof said party leaders decided to work together after five-hour crisis meetingThe Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof’s rightwing government averted a crisis on Friday when a junior minister resigned over alleged racist comments by cabinet colleagues, but the coalition government will remain in place.The deputy finance minister, Nora Achahbar, handed in her resignation late on Friday as the Netherlands grapples with the political fallout of last week’s attacks on Israeli football fans. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/16/dutch-coalition-government-survives-despite-minister-resignation-over-amsterdam-violence Author : Agence France-Presse Publish date : 2024-11-16 02:30:58 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

High court rules Aboriginal woman can pursue damages for abuse allegedly suffered in state care more than 60 years agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe high court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.The woman, 70, had tried to sue the Queensland government for almost $1.76m in damages, claiming she suffered a psychiatric injury as a “state child” decades ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link

Total fire bans declared across parts of South Australia and Victoria amid hot, gusty weather and temperatures six to 12C above averageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA short-lived heatwave is bringing hot, dry and windy conditions to much of southern Australia, with total fire bans in place and some areas experiencing catastrophic fire danger.Forecaster Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology said the combination of high temperatures and gusty winds was driving up fire dangers on Saturday, particularly across South Australia and Victoria.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link :

The 600kg animal was in the deep end and it took Leicestershire firefighters three hours to get her out safelyA pregnant cow has had to be rescued by firefighters after she got stuck in a small swimming pool.The 590kg (93-stone) cow was found in the deep end of the pool in two to three feet of water at a house in Ketton, Rutland. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/15/pregnant-cow-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-swimming-pool-in-rutland Author : Donna Ferguson Publish date : 2024-11-15 23:39:50 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nationwide says New Forest is most expensive national park with an average property price of £576,000Buying a home in a national park comes at a 25% price premium, with the New Forest the most expensive of the 13 parks in England and Wales, according to Britain’s biggest building society.Nationwide said properties in a national park enjoy a valuation almost £67,000 more than a similar property elsewhere, based on the average UK house price of £266,640.New Forest – £576,000South Downs – £400,000Peak District – £375,000Yorkshire Dales – £353,000Lake District – £333,000Dartmoor – £310,000Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) – £274,000Eryri (Snowdonia) – £173,000

Leavitt served as the national press secretary on Trump’s campaign and assistant press secretary during his first administrationTrump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so farKaroline Leavitt has been named as Donald Trump’s White House press secretary, a statement from Trump’s team announced Friday.“Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium ...,” the statement read. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/15/trump-appoints-karoline-leavitt-white-house-press-secretary Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2024-11-15 23:52:53 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Exclusive: Welsh secretary to announce £80m funding to help 2,800 Tata steelworkers and local economyPort Talbot steelworkers and their families affected by the closure of furnaces will be entitled to grants of up to £10,000 to start businesses, the Welsh secretary will announce on Saturday.As Labour holds its annual Welsh conference in Llandudno, Jo Stevens will say the government is funding £80m to help 2,800 Tata steelworkers and local businesses. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/15/workers-affected-by-port-talbot-closures-to-get-up-to-10000-to-start-businesses Author : Aletha Adu Political correspondent Publish date : 2024-11-15 22:30:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Arturo Nelson finds Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing two-year-old daughter, is ‘actually innocent of capital murder’Efforts to free Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her two-year-old daughter, were significantly bolstered after a judge concluded that she is “actually innocent” of capital murder.Senior state district judge Arturo Nelson concluded that prosecutors presented false testimony, suppressed evidence and that new scientific evidence that was not available during Lucio’s 2008 trial undermines and contradicts evidence presented by the state. He recommended that Lucio’s conviction and death sentence be overturned. Continue reading... Source

Kraft Heinz cites weak demand for pre-packaged meals amid reports of lead and high sodium in supermarket kitsAfter offering the pre-packaged meals branded as Lunchables on school menus across the country just last year, Kraft Heinz, the company that makes the popular lunch and snack kits, is removing their products from a federally assisted meal program while citing weak demand.That development came after a Consumer Reports investigation found lead and high levels of sodium in the supermarket versions of Lunchables, though the ones made available at schools were tailored differently to meet federal nutrition regulations. The fact that the version

Uncertainty surrounds nominations of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary and Matt Gaetz as attorney generalThe confirmation prospects of two of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet choices were in jeopardy over sexual misconduct allegations on Friday in developments mirroring the president-elect’s own history of abusive behavior towards women.Uncertainty surrounded the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice as defense secretary – whose path to Senate confirmation was already complicated over concerns about his inexperience and extreme views – following revelations that police in California investigated a sexual assault allegation against him in 2017. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/15/trump-cabinet-pete-hegseth-matt-gaetz-sexual-misconduct-allegations Author : Robert

Details of emerge in sworn depositions by employees of Israeli company as part of lawsuit brought by WhatsApp Legal documents released in ongoing US litigation between NSO Group and WhatsApp have revealed for the first time that the Israeli cyberweapons maker – and not its government customers – is the party that “installs and extracts” information from mobile phones targeted by the company’s hacking software.The new details were contained in sworn depositions from NSO Group employees, portions of which were published for the first time on Thursday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/14/nso-pegasus-spyware-whatsapp Author : Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington Publish