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Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two termsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has named the former Virginia congressman David Brat to be the next US ambassador to Australia, ending a 15-month vacancy in Canberra.Brat served two terms in Congress until 2018 when he was defeated by a Democrat in a close race. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/28/trump-picks-former-republican-congressman-to-be-ambassador-to-australia-after-17-month-vacancy Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2026-04-28 00:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Club chief says ‘anodyne acknowledgments’ can be ‘overworked’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJohn Howard reflects on Port ArthurFormer prime minister John Howard is speaking on RN Breakfast this morning about Port Arthur, describing the response and the country’s landmark gun buyback program in the aftermath of the massacre.It rocked the country. There’s no other way of describing it. …I’d just been elected to a prime minister after a long period in opposition with a huge majority, and I developed a view pretty quickly that I had to do something significant. What’s

Alleged shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, charged with three federal crimes in White House press gala attackThe suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner appeared in federal court and was charged with three federal crimes on Monday, including attempting to assassinate the president.The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US president, transportation of firearms to commit a felony, and unlawful discharge of a firearm during violence. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-suspect-court Author : Joseph

Commons speaker grants application for vote on investigation into whether prime minister misled MPsUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will face a vote on whether to launch a standards investigation into his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, prompting senior party figures to call for restraint from Labour MPs.The speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, has granted a debate on Tuesday after which MPs could vote to refer the prime minister to the privileges committee over claims he misled parliament over his decision. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/27/mps-vote-inquiry-starmer-mandelson Author : Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey Publish date :

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirms that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into PM’s Mandelson statements proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved.Speaking at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said:We remain focused on a long-term, permanent solution to the crisis. As a result of the forward-planning, the government undertook over the past few months, the UK is in a good position.We’re ramping up planning for all different potential impacts on the UK economy and consumers, and that means

Sources say country wants US to end its blockade as part of proposal but has not addressed its nuclear programmeGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he does not see what exit strategy the United States has in the Iran war, warning “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards.“Speaking to students in Marsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Merz said the Iranians are “obviously negotiating very skillfully” and “clearly stronger than one thought,” and urged that the conflict be ended as quickly as possible due to its direct impact on Germany’s economy. Continue

Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shootingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs we mentioned in the opening post, King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting the US today on the first day of a four day trip to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrate UK-US relations.Charles, however, will have to walk a tight diplomatic tightrope as the so-called “special relationship” is under serious strain due to Trump’s belittling of the UK

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarge parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the next three months as a potential El Niño weather phenomenon takes shape in the Pacific Ocean.Much of Queensland and New South Wales are forecast to have lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, with almost the entire country likely to

The king faces possibly his most important ever speech and a thin-skinned president, in the shadow of the Sussexes and the Epstein scandal. What could go wrong?On his high-stakes four-day state visit to the US, King Charles will have to walk a diplomatic tightrope as the guest of an erratic Donald Trump against the backdrop of Iran and security concerns after Saturday night’s shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner.Many challenges lie ahead as he takes up his UK government-decreed task to “reaffirm and renew” bilateral ties amid a worsening “special relationship” on the 250th anniversary of American independence. Continue

Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North AmericaMichael, the big-budget Michael Jackson biopic, has shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with a $97m opening in North American theaters, contributing to its enormous $217m (£160m, A$303m) worldwide box office and shattering the record for the biggest biopic opening of all time.The film, a highly authorised portrayal of the “king of pop” that was co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, took $120.4m internationally and $97m domestic – combining to

Peter Malinauskas says the booing was ‘outrageous’ and ‘self-indulgent’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo missing in Blue Mountains house fire are childrenBack to that house fire in the Blue Mountains we reported earlier:Firefighters are moving into the home with hose lines to gain access to the areas where they can search for the unaccounted for people.When I thought about it a bit more as the … day rolled on, I couldn’t help but feel a bit angry about it as well, which I think is a human response to a tragic

Nearly 1 million Californians supported push by Republican Carl DeMaio but it faces historic opposition from DemocratsCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to require photo identification to cast a ballot, making California the latest battleground in a long-running effort by conservatives to push voter ID laws that have been bolstered in recent years by Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded accusations of widespread voter fraud.Nearly 1 million Californians signed on to support the ballot measure championed by Carl DeMaio, a Republican state representative from San Diego. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/california-photo-id-voting-ballot-measure-november Author : Roque Planas Publish date : 2026-04-26

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromiseHopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict despite intense regional diplomatic activity.Washington and Tehran appear unwilling to moderate rhetoric or make concessions, and there are no negotiations scheduled that might bring the war to a definitive end. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/26/no-headway-in-middle-east-peace-efforts-as-us-and-iran-refuse-to-yield Author : Jason Burke Publish date : 2026-04-26 17:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Acting attorney general says suspect was believed to have been targeting top Trump administration officials The gunman who tried to breach the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night is believed to have been targeting Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, the acting US attorney general, Todd Blanche, said on Sunday.The suspect, who is in custody after being subdued by members of law enforcement as he rushed through the hotel venue, could be charged with trying to assassinate the US president, Blanche said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/details-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting Author :

Shooting reveals how political violence has become feature of American life on a night dedicated to press freedomAhead of this year’s White House correspondents’ dinner, conversations centered on the role of the media and freedom of the press as journalists prepared to dine with the president.Instead of a speech stacked with heated barbs against the media, the event ended like many in the US do: with gun violence. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-political-violence Author : Rachel Leingang in Washington Publish date : 2026-04-26 13:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president says venue was ‘not a particularly secure building’ as man is held after shots fired at annual press dinnerHello and welcome to our live updates on US politics.A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at last night’s White House correspondents’ dinner. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/26/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-latest-donald-trump-suspect-washington-hilton Author : Vivian Ho Publish date : 2026-04-26 10:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prime minister says ‘you never hear from … the people who are supportive, loyal and just want to get on with the job’Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage of UK politics.Despite several calls for his resignation from within his own party, Keir Starmer told the Sunday Times that the “vast majority” of the Labour party are supportive of his leadership. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/26/keir-starmer-labour-support-mandelson-controversy-uk-politics-live Author : Vivian Ho Publish date : 2026-04-26 07:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Leaders of Canada, Mexico and Australia denounce political violence and voice their appreciation that Donald Trump and guests at correspondents dinner are unharmedWhite House correspondents’ dinner shooting – latest updatesWashington Hilton shooting – what we know so farFull rerport: Suspect in custody after Trump evacuated in shooting incidentLeaders from around the world have condemned an act of “political violence” and expressed relief that US president Donald Trump, officials and journalists were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House correspondents dinner.Donald and Melania Trump, as well as members of the US cabinet, were evacuated from the ballroom at the

Suspect in custody after president and other top leaders evacuated from the annual dinner after shots firedCNN anchor Wolf Blitzer said he was within a few feet of the shooter, and called into CNN to describe his observations.Blitzer said he saw “a very, very serious weapon. He starts shooting, and I happened to have been a few feet away from him. As he was shooting, of course, the first thing that went through my mind: is he trying to shoot me? And I don’t think he was trying to shoot me, but I was very close to him as the

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaylor says it’s ‘reasonable to call out’ Iran as he refuses to label Trump’s war a mistakeAngus Taylor has steered clear of endorsing his colleague, frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s condemnation of the US president, Donald Trump, and his war on Iran.I’m not going to get into commentary on major leaders like Donald Trump. What I will say is, what we want to see is an opening of the strait of Hormuz.I’m not going to get into commentary on this. What I do know is: Iran is a

Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questionsA key figure in the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington will not appear before a parliamentary committee of MPs to give evidence.Emily Thornberry had requested that Ian Collard speak to the foreign affairs committee (FAC) on Tuesday, but confirmed on Saturday that he would submit written answers instead.Whether he felt under pressure to deliver Mandelson’s clearance, after Robbins said there was an “atmosphere of pressure” and “constant chasing” from Downing Street.Whether he had seen the cover form for Mandelson’s

Blazes in US south-east have blown smoke over a wide area, and contributed to at least one death in FloridaTwo wildfires in south-eastern Georgia that have destroyed more than 120 homes continued to threaten property and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames.The Brantley county manager, Joey Cason, called it a “dynamic situation” in a Saturday-morning video posted to social media and begged residents to “please evacuate” if they are ordered to do so. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/25/georgia-florida-wildfires Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-04-25 19:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to travel to Islamabad to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiationsDonald Trump said he has told US envoys not to go to Pakistan for more talks with Iran, shortly after Tehran’s top diplomat left Islamabad late on Saturday.Trump added to Fox News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/25/trump-cancels-envoys-pakistan-trip-iran-talks Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2026-04-25 17:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Elections taking place in the occupied West Bank and also central area of Gaza We have some images coming through the newswires of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, speaking with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, and other officials in Islamabad this morning.Araghchi arrived in Pakistan last night. He wrote on social media that his trip would focus on “bilateral matters and regional developments”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/25/middle-east-crisis-live-witkoff-and-kushner-head-to-pakistan-for-iran-negotiations Author : Taz Ali (now); Hamish Mackay and Wendy Frew (earlier) Publish date : 2026-04-25 14:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Some familiar, arcane terms are returning to the fore as the Tories study the tactics Labour used against Boris JohnsonThe lexicon of a British parliamentary scandal is arcane.As Keir Starmer fights to remain prime minister, he has had to respond to a “humble address”, had his judgment picked over during an “emergency opposition day debate” and now faces the ignominy of a “privilege motion”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/25/partygate-v-mandelson-keir-starmer-faces-attack-from-his-own-playbook Author : Kiran Stacey Policy editor Publish date : 2026-04-25 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.