- + Middle East crisis live: No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says after blasts reported near Isfahan—Discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official as US says Israel has carried out military operation Full ...
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- + Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say—Iranian state media reports that drones have been shot down over Isfahan province in attack on Friday and that the nuclear site there is ‘completely s...
- + What we know so far about Israel’s strike on Iran—US officials have confirmed that Israel carried out a military operation against Iran, while state media reports air defences are active near the city...
- + Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell charged in finance investigation—Husband of Nicola Sturgeon was rearrested ‘in connection with the embezzlement of funds’ from party, say police Peter Murrell, the husband of the for...
- + Criminal Cases Review Commission apologises to Andrew Malkinson for handling of case—Chair Helen Pitcher says she is ‘deeply sorry’ for failing man jailed for 17 years for rape he did not commit • Rape, DNA and injustice: a timeline ...
- + Keir Starmer says police should investigate Mark Menzies allegations—Labour leader says police ‘should be involved’ after Tory MP was alleged to have misused campaign funds to pay off ‘bad people’ UK politics – lates...
- + Brussels proposes return to pre-Brexit free movement for UK and EU young people—European Commission to seek approval from leaders to start talks with UK on visa-free exchanges for 18- to 30-year-olds The European Commission has p...
- + Kemi Badenoch: ‘UK’s wealth isn’t from white privilege and colonialism’—Minister told London conference that Glorious Revolution of 1688 paved way for economic certainty It would be wrong to attribute the UK’s wealth and...
- + Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is ‘enormous concern’, says WHO—Chief scientist voices fears about H5N1 variant that has ‘extraordinarily high’ mortality rate in humans The World Health Organization has raised con...
- + DWP accused of ‘cruel’ tactics towards carers over appealing fines—Carers say Department for Work and Pensions warns financial penalties could increase if they challenge repayment orders Government officials have b...
- + Rwanda bill returns to Lords as peers plan further bid to build in safeguards – UK politics live—Move follows vote in Commons where MPs voted down four amendments inserted by Lords yesterday Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question. PMQs i...
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- + Climate crisis: average world incomes to drop by nearly a fifth by 2050—Cost of environmental damage will be six times higher than price of limiting global heating to 2C, study finds Average incomes will fall by almost a ...
- + Man died after swallowing conkers at care home, inquest hears—Marcus Hanlin, who had Down’s syndrome and was on regime of pureed meals, choked after being left unsupervised, inquest told A man with Down’s syndro...
- + Keir Starmer calls tax accusations against Angela Rayner a ‘smear’—Labour leader defends deputy amid scrutiny of 2015 house sale, as police say she is facing investigation over ‘a number of assertions’ UK politics ...
- + UK inflation falls to two-and-a-half-year low of 3.2% – business live—Food inflation drops to its lowest level since November 2021, as bread and meat price rises slow Full story: UK inflation falls to 3.2%, the lowes...
- + Revealed: Israel has sped up settlement-building in East Jerusalem since Gaza war began—Exclusive: Government ministries and offices behind most contentious of projects, which will create thousands of housing units Israel’s government ha...
- + Bumblebee species able to survive underwater for up to a week—Common eastern bumblebee queens’ ability while hibernating could help it endure flooding, scientists say Bumblebees might be at home in town and coun...
- + Desert city of Dubai floods as UAE hit by heaviest rainfall in 75 years—City records over 120mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year as rain floods highways and homes Heavy rains have hit the United Ara...
- + Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s jailed former leader, moved to house arrest, says junta—Military spokesperson says Nobel laureate is among prisoners to be moved out of prison as a precaution during hot weather Myanmar’s detained former l...
- + Rwanda bill delayed for at least a day after Lords pass amendments—Legislation to return to the Commons with changes that would ensure conformity with UK and other law and protect claimants The Rwanda deportation bil...
- + Netanyahu aims to trap west into war across Middle East, warns Iranian diplomat—Iran’s chargé d’affaires in London said his country would respond more severely if Israel attacked it again in ‘another mistake’ Benjamin Netanyahu i...
- + MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy—Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain A ban on smoking for future generations mov...
- + Middle East crisis live: France joins western allies in calling for Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attack—Emmanuel Macron says Iran should face international isolation and reasserts his country’s support for Israel It’s being reported that Turkish, Jordan...
- + Judge rules Access Hollywood transcript can be shown to jury in historic Trump criminal trial – live—Former US president becomes first to undergo criminal trial over charges of falsifying business records to hide his affair with Stormy Daniels Dona...
- + How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack and could it cope with a war?—A red line has been crossed from an Israeli security standpoint but none of the options for retaliation are without risk Middle East crisis – live ...
- + Four Israeli soldiers injured by Hezbollah bombs inside Lebanon—One soldier seriously wounded as IDF crosses border in apparent first acknowledged breach since Gaza war began Middle East crisis – live updates ...
- + Iran attack shows Israeli deterrence policy ‘shattered’, Netanyahu critics say—Opposition leader among those accusing PM and his government of severely damaging defence strategy Middle East crisis – live updates Iran’s week...
- + Middle East crisis live: Israel calls for new sanctions on Iran at heated UN security council meeting—Israel’s UN envoy Gilad Erdan said ‘all possible sanctions’ should be imposed on Iran ‘before it is too late’, as the UN secretary general appealed fo...
- + Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine—Mike Johnson has said he will aim to advance legislation to support Israel but has not clarified whether Ukraine funding will form part of package ...
- + Israel on high alert as it weighs response to Iranian attack—Israel signals it will not immediately act alone, while US states it would not take part in any counter-offensive against Tehran Middle East crisis...
- + ‘I hope everything is behind us’: Israelis take stock after night of airstrikes—After Iran’s unprecedented direct attack, the mood of many Israelis does not match the bellicose language from hardliners Middle East crisis – live...
- + How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped—Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan Middle East crisis – live updates ...
- + Israeli military says 99% of Iran’s 300 drones and missiles intercepted; Biden denounces ‘unprecedented’ attack – live—IDF spokesperson hails ‘strategic achievement’ after Iranian attack; US president says result shows Israel’s enemies ‘cannot effectively threaten’ its...
- + Iran attack: nearly all drones and missiles in ‘unprecedented’ attack on Israel were taken down, says Biden – live—US president issues statement after Israeli military says Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles; attack follows Israeli strike in Damascus t...
- + Iran launches hundreds of drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attack—Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on Jewish state involved more than 200 drones and missiles, and raises the risk of a broader regional conf...
- + Iran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so far—Israel’s military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday Iran attack on Israel – ...
- + Iran launches drone and missile strike against Israel as Biden rushes back to White House—US president convenes top advisers as US and Jordanian forces help Israel intercept barrage Iran launches attack against Israel – live Iran said...
- + US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq—US defence official says action is part of ‘ironclad commitment to Israel’s security’, with UK’s Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations ...
- + Revealed: hundreds of vulnerable children sent to illegal and unregulated care homes in England—Observer investigation finds that private companies made £105m despite not being registered with Ofsted Hundreds of extremely vulnerable school-age c...
- + I Am Maximus lands gamble for all-conquering Mullins in Grand National—Joint-favourite streaks clear after the last fence to claim glory Last year’s winner Corach Rambler falls at the first Irish trainer Willie Mullins...
- + Squatters take over Gordon Ramsay hotel and pub in London—At least six people lock themselves in Grade II-listed York and Albany next to Regent’s Park and post notice Squatters have taken over a pub in Londo...
- + Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize Israeli-affiliated ship—State news agency says MSC Aries was taken in strait of Hormuz and is being transferred to Iran’s territorial waters Middle East crisis – live upda...
- + Sydney stabbing: seven people dead, including attacker shot by police at Bondi Junction shopping centre—Six people in Australia were stabbed to death in Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre before attacker was shot dead by police officer Sydney st...
- + Joe Lycett discloses four fake stories he planted in UK media—Stories include man with bruise in shape of Prince Harry and statue of H from Steps being erected in Wales The comedian Joe Lycett has disclosed the ...
- + Roberto Cavalli, flamboyant Italian fashion designer, dies aged 83—Designer launched own label in 1970 with leather then denim innovations, while his exotic and flashy style found celebrity fans in the 90s Roberto...
- + One dead and dozens injured after Israeli settlers storm West Bank village—Israeli rights group says settlers were searching for missing 14-year-old boy from their settlement Dozens of angry Israeli settlers have stormed int...
- + Wes Streeting defends Labour plan to use private sector to cut NHS backlog—Exclusive: Failure to do so would betray working-class people, shadow health secretary says Wes Streeting has defended Labour’s plans to use the priv...
- + Angela Rayner says she will step down if found to have committed crime—Deputy Labour leader has faced questions over sale of former council house before she became MP Angela Rayner has pledged to step down as deputy lead...
- + Former Post Office boss says he assumed police and DPP were involved in prosecutions – UK politics live—Alan Cook, former managing director, says he ‘regrets’ that he ‘didn’t pick up earlier’ that Post Office could initiate prosecutions All our UK po...
- + Middle East crisis live: Israel warns it will hit back if Iran strikes as US issues travel restrictions for diplomats—Israel’s defence minister says it will launch ‘appropriate’ response if Iran retaliates over embassy attack in Syria See all our Israel-Gaza war co...
- + UK takes another step on path out of recession as GDP rises—February growth of 0.1% comes despite construction and retail being hit by wet start to year Business live – latest updates Britain’s economy ...
- + Tory candidate for London mayor has Trumpian attitude to climate, says Khan—London mayor expected to criticise Susan Hall in speech launching solar panels on school roofs Sadiq Khan will accuse his Conservative rival in the r...
- + Carer convicted over benefit error worth 30p a week fights to clear his name—George Henderson had to sell his home to repay nearly £20,000, years after ticking wrong box on carer’s allowance form Listen to George Henderson’s...
- + Aid ‘still not reaching Gaza’, as top US official warns famine has started—Samantha Power becomes first US official to confirm famine, while aid workers decry continuing lack of help ‘Man-made starvation’: the obstacles t...
- + Jeremy Paxman says Parkinson’s ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’—BBC presenter made statement as Parky Charter – a list of recommendations about condition – delivered to No 10 Jeremy Paxman has said Parkinson’s dis...
- + Labour may fail to grab target seats as young voters turn away over Gaza and climate—Party figures say decision to tack to right on issues such as immigration could also diminish predicted landslide ‘Lesser of two evils’: voters in...
- + OJ Simpson, ex-NFL star who was acquitted of murder, dies aged 76—Former American football player who was acquitted of murder in 1995 died of cancer, according to a statement by his family OJ Simpson, the former Ame...
- + Michelle Donelan used £34,000 of taxpayer funds to cover libel costs—Exclusive: Science secretary’s legal fees of £19,000 more than doubled sum previously admitted by government UK taxpayers have paid out more than £34...
- + NHS England waiting list figures fall slightly but remain near record high – UK politics live—Estimated 7.54m treatments waiting to be carried out at end of February in slight fall for fifth month in a row but list remains high All our UK p...
- + IDF colonel discusses ‘data science magic powder’ for locating terrorists—Video of official from Unit 8200 in February 2023 raises questions about Israel’s denials of use of AI in Gaza A video has surfaced of a senior offic...
- + Trans children in England worse off now than four years ago, says psychologist—Gender specialist says young people ‘paying the biggest price’ in wake of Cass report, with service ‘going backwards’ Transgender children are being ...
- + Mass use of guided bombs driving Russian advances, says Ukraine—Up to 500 ‘drop-and-forget’ bombs containing foreign components being fired every week, government says Ukraine war – live updates The mass use ...
- + Rishi Sunak spent £2m on focus groups for ‘eat out to help out’ scheme—Exclusive: Extensive polling ordered by the then chancellor, documents reveal, but scientific advisers not consulted Rishi Sunak ordered multiple tax...
- + New Brexit checks to cost UK business £2bn and fuel inflation, report finds—Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade New post-Brexit UK...
- + Man charged with murder of woman as she pushed pram in Bradford—Habibur Masum, 25, accused of fatally stabbing Kulsuma Akter, 27, who was shopping with a friend in city centre A 25-year-old man has been charged wi...
- + Judge denies Trump’s third attempt this week to delay hush-money trial—Case on Monday will be first ever criminal trial of an ex-president as Trump’s lawyers fight to put it off and try to remove its judge A New York app...
- + Biden vows ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel amid fears of Iran attack—US president and allied officials fear ‘significant’ strike within days in retaliation for Israeli bombing of consular building in Damascus Joe Biden...
- + Adult transgender clinics in England face inquiry into patient care—NHS England to review seven specialist services after staff share misgivings privately Adult transgender clinics in England are facing a Cass-style i...
- + Blinken and Cameron urge US House to pass Ukraine aid ‘as quickly as possible’ - live—UK foreign secretary noted that while he did not want to step in US politics, the pending aid is crucial for Ukraine’s success Ken Buck was one of ...
- + Peter Higgs, physicist who discovered Higgs boson, dies aged 94—Nobel-prize winning physicist who showed how particle helped bind universe together died at home in Edinburgh Peter Higgs, the Nobel prize-winning ph...
- + Police in London, Madrid and Paris on alert after IS threat to Champions League venues—Spain to deploy 2,000 officers at Real Madrid v Manchester City French interior minister says IS ‘specifically targeted’ stadiums Police in Madrid ...
- + Alan Bates tells inquiry Post Office spent decades ‘lying and trying to discredit me’—Campaigner at forefront of fight for justice over faulty Horizon system says government should have been involved far earlier UK politics – latest ...
- + Unrwa vital to avert starvation in Gaza, says agency official—Comments by Sam Rose, of the UN body for Palestinian refugees, come amid fears Israel plans to squeeze agency out of Gaza Middle East crisis – live...
- + Campaigner Alan Bates says Post Office caused ‘harm and injustice’ as he appears at Horizon inquiry – UK politics live—Former subpostmaster and subject of ITV drama is giving evidence at inquiry in London All our UK politics news Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeve...
- + Middle East crisis live: pressure grows on Israel as France suggests sanctions and Turkey restricts exports—France’s foreign minister says they will continue to pressure Israel to obtain the opening for humanitarian aid to Gaza Recent tragedies in Gaza are ...
- + Closing the UK’s tax gap is ‘not rocket science’, says Rachel Reeves—Shadow chancellor says Labour would ‘ramp up’ number of HMRC staff to close gap between what is owed and paid UK politics – latest updates The s...
- + Man arrested over fatal stabbing of woman in Bradford city centre—West Yorkshire police arrest 25-year-old on suspicion of murdering woman, 27, who was shopping with baby A man who went on the run after allegedly mu...
- + Liz Truss says in book queen told her to ‘pace yourself’, admits she didn’t listen—Ex-prime minister, who lasted just 49 days, says she struggled to cope with death of monarch and self-inflicted economic disaster In a new memoir, Li...
- + Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists—If the anomaly does not stabilise by August, ‘the world will be in uncharted territory’, says climate expert Another month, another global heat recor...
- + Senior Labour figures call for ‘life-transforming’ Sure Start policy—Gordon Brown and three former education ministers say New Labour’s acclaimed early-years programme benefited millions Veterans of the last Labour gov...
- + David Cameron to set out UK basis for continuing arms sales to Israel—Foreign secretary’s intervention comes as pressure grows on ministers to reveal legal advice over Gaza conflict David Cameron will set out the UK’s r...
- + William Wragg resigns from two Commons roles after divulging MPs’ phone numbers—Tory MP resigns committee roles after apology for role in parliamentary sexting scandal The Conservative MP who divulged colleagues’ personal phone n...
- + ‘A mystical experience’: millions watch total solar eclipse sweep across North America—Almost 32 million people in the path of totality as moon’s shadow crossed the Mexico-Texas border and then traversed 15 states If you missed the to...
- + Labour to launch £5bn crackdown on tax avoiders to close gap in spending plans—Funding needed after Tories scrapped non-dom status to pay for tax cuts will be used for school breakfast clubs and NHS Rachel Reeves has said an inc...
- + Suspect in stabbing of Kulsuma Akter was on bail over alleged threat to kill her—Habibur Masum was previously charged with assault and threatening to kill 27-year-old who was stabbed to death in Bradford on Saturday A woman who wa...
- + Post Office minister: people responsible for the Horizon scandal ‘should go to jail’ – UK politics live—Kevin Hollinrake has said in his view ‘people should be prosecuted’ I mentioned in the introduction that Reform UK are giving a press briefing that...
- + Kremlin blames Ukraine for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack as Kyiv denies involvement – Russia-Ukraine war live—‘This cannot happen’: atomic watchdog chief warns after drone strike on nuclear reactor at Russian-controlled power plant The head of the Internatio...
- + Palestinians return to destroyed homes in Khan Younis after Israeli withdrawal—People find landscape in southern Gaza city marked by shattered buildings and stench of death from under the rubble Middle East crisis – live updat...
- + No progress made at Cairo ceasefire talks, says Hamas, as Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza – Middle East crisis live—Israeli defence minister says withdrawal forms part of preparations for later attack on Rafah An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon early on Monda...
- + Russia-Ukraine war live: Three killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region—Three die and three others are wounded in second day of deadly attacks, according to the area’s governor; Russia claims Kyiv targeted the Zaporizhzhia...
- + Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza; reports of progress in Cairo ceasefire talks – Middle East crisis live—Israeli defence minister says withdrawal part of preparations for attack on Rafah; Egyptian media reports progress in truce negotiations Iran’s fo...
- + MPs propose decriminalising abortion up to 24 weeks—Amendment tabled by cross-party group including Stella Creasy is latest plan to modernise abortion law in England and Wales Stella Creasy: No water...
- + Foreign Office is ‘elitist and rooted in the past’, says new report—Department ‘all too often operates like a giant private office for the foreign secretary’, paper claims A powerful new international department would...
- + Foreign Office ‘elitist and rooted in the past’, says new report—Department ‘all too often operates like a giant private office for the foreign secretary’, paper claims A powerful new international department would...
- + Aslef’s final strike day disrupts rail services in south and east England—Cancellations or reduced service on many routes on Monday including commuter lines into London Rail passengers on many routes in the south and east o...
- + RNLI says volunteers saved 355 lives last year, with London stations the busiest—Figure was a significant drop on 2022, when 506 lives were saved by lifeboat crews and lifeguards A total of 355 lives were saved by the Royal Nation...
- + At least 94 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster as packed vessel sinks, say officials—Most passengers heading for island off Nampula province were trying to escape mainland due to panic over cholera outbreak, official says At least 94 ...
- + One in 10 NHS staff have experienced sexual harassment at work, union says—Survey of more than 12,200 workers across UK suggests widespread abuse and lack of confidence in reporting incidents NHS staff are being shown pornog...
- + NatWest criticised over £1.2m pay for boss with ‘limited experience’—Governance adviser says Paul Thwaite could have been offered lower starting salary than predecessor Alison Rose NatWest has been criticised for payin...
- + Tenfold rise in A&E patients waiting more than a day for a hospital bed since 2019—Figures show more than 150,000 patients waited more than 24 hours in A&E for a bed last year, most of them elderly or frail More than 150,000 pat...
- + Joe Kinnear, former Tottenham player and Wimbledon manager, dies aged 77—Kinnear managed Luton, Forest and Newcastle among others Won FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup as a player with Spurs Joe Kinnear, the former Tottenh...
- + Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rules—DWP is forcing tens of thousands of people looking after relatives to repay huge sums after buildup of erroneous overpayments Analysis: Why are so ...
- + Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza for ‘tactical reasons’—Drawdown after four months of fighting in Khan Younis coincides with new ceasefire talks Israel has pulled all of its ground troops out of southern G...
- + ‘I’m a little bit tired’: Briton becomes first person to run the length of Africa—Russ Cook from Worthing reaches Ras Angela, Tunisia, after covering more than 9,900 miles in 352 days After more than 9,940 miles (16,000km) over 352...
- + Angela Rayner ‘smears’ aim to distract from Tory chaos, says David Lammy—Shadow foreign secretary says deputy Labour leader has party’s support and has done nothing wrong David Lammy has discredited questions over whether ...
- + Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine halts drone attack, says military; Zelenskiy warns ‘we might run out of missiles’—Ukraine’s forces destroyed 17 attack drones launched by Russia overnight, says military; Zelenskiy warns air defence missiles running out See all ...
- + Middle East crisis live: New round of ceasefire negotiations expected to be held in Cairo on Sunday—Hamas said on Saturday it would send a delegation to Egypt for a new round of mediated talks, with possibility of Israeli delegation also attending ...
- + Brexit has made the UK a lower-status nation, says David Miliband—Former foreign secretary says Britain needs to forge closer political and foreign policy links with Europe if it is to thrive The UK has lost influen...
- + Police spammed with complaints by neo-Nazis under new Scottish hate crime law—First minister calls for end to vexatious reports after far-right agitators attempt to “overwhelm” official systems Neo-Nazi and far-right agitator...
- + Britain’s staycation boom may be over as bookings dry up—The cost of living, cold weather and a surplus of holiday lets have hit rental property owners in both cities and the seaside Is the British staycati...
- + Brussels ‘must copy London’s low emissions zones’ and save 900 lives a year, experts plead—Act now on air quality in the Belgian capital, which is among the filthiest in Europe, say doctors and environmentalists More than 100 doctors and en...
- + Russia accused of using chemical gas attacks against Ukrainian soldiers—Ukraine soldiers describe ‘almost daily’ illegal gas attacks as invaders seek to dislodge them from embedded positions Russia has been accused of sys...
- + David Cameron warns of Gaza famine as UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid effort—Move to join US-led maritime corridor follows international fury at last week’s killing of seven aid workers The Royal Navy was ordered into action o...
- + Only four in 10 Tory voters from 2019 back Sunak – poll—Opinium’s latest research for Observer finds voters deserting the Conservatives for Reform and Labour in equal numbers Only four out of 10 people who...
- + Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon—Interior minister says island’s facilities at breaking point and calls for aid to Lebanon similar to recent Egypt pact The EU must help Cyprus deal w...
- + New challenger to Viktor Orbán leads huge demonstration in Budapest—Péter Magyar, once an insider in the ruling Fidesz party, declares that ‘Change has started in Hungary which can’t be stopped’ Tens of thousands of H...
- + Brighton v Arsenal: Premier League – live—Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And email Scott any match thoughts 3 min: Brighton contribute to the th...
- + Fears of spiralling debt as ‘buy now pay later’ credit quadruples in UK—Campaigners and MPs demand regulation of the sector as struggling consumers increasingly use the deals to buy everyday essentials Ministers are being...
- + ‘Extreme’ US anti-abortion group ramps up lobbying in Westminster—The UK branch of the Alliance Defending Freedom has increased its spending and is forging ties with key MPs A rightwing Christian lobby group that wa...
- + Menopause training should be mandatory for all school leaders, says UK union—Women with symptoms are being penalised, National Education Union’s annual conference told The UK’s biggest teaching union is to lobby for menopause ...
- + More than 4,000 people evacuated in Russia after dam bursts—Water levels continue to rise after dam burst near Kazakhstan border following torrential rain Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Oren...
- + Labour urged to end two-child benefits cap as research reveals policy pushing families into poverty—New data shows families with disabled children, and single parents with offspring under the age of three facing financial hardship Keir Starmer is fa...
- + Cheaper, quicker prostate cancer scans just as accurate ‘and can help more men’—Groundbreaking research finds dropping the third stage of standard MRI test for the disease doesn’t hamper detection rates, and cuts costs in half Cu...
- + Banning arms sales to Israel would be ‘insane’, says Boris Johnson—Former prime minister says a western arms embargo on Israel would ‘hand victory’ to Hamas Middle East crisis – live updates Boris Johnson has sa...
- + Taiwan earthquake: over 600 people remain stranded days after disaster—‘I kept praying and praying’, says rescued woman as search for four people missing from hiking trail set to resume following Wednesday’s quake Rescue...
- + Teachers in England and Wales report vermin and pests in schools—Union poll on school buildings also highlights sewage and wastewater leaks, overheating, severe cold, pests and mould A survey by the UK’s biggest ed...
- + London vigil marks sixth anniversary of Windrush scandal being exposed—Organisers say event will remember those who died before getting compensation as ‘journey towards justice continues’ A vigil to mark the sixth annive...
- + Rail strikes: public told to check before travelling on second day of Aslef action—Most services on six major lines suspended on Saturday, as strikes coincide with union’s overtime ban Rail passengers across Great Britain have been ...
- + Gender pay gap in Great Britain smallest since reporting first enforced—Women still being paid 91p for every £1 a man earns, analysis shows, with gap stubbornly high in public sector Women are all over the big screen – ...
- + Israel to reopen Erez crossing into Gaza after Biden sounds warning over protecting civilians—Steps approved in Israel to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza include temporary reopening of crossing in the north See all our Israel...
- + Industrial Revolution began in 17th not 18th century, say academics—Researchers find shift from agriculture to manufacturing first gained pace under Stuart monarchs The Industrial Revolution started more than 100 year...
- + Garrick edges closer to admitting female members after 193 years of exclusion—Move comes after Guardian revealed names of powerful men among club’s exclusive membership The men-only Garrick Club has edged closer to admitting fe...
- + Senior Tory ‘mortified’ after reportedly passing MPs’ data to dating app contact—William Wragg says he was pressed for colleagues’ details after sharing compromising photos of himself A senior Conservative MP has reportedly admitt...
- + Palmer’s added-time double seals 4-3 Chelsea win against Manchester United—From joy to despair and now this, Manchester United have certainly showcased their addiction to drama in recent weeks; theirs the story that keeps on ...
- + Small UK businesses ‘empowered’ to tackle rogue energy brokers—Ofgem to force ‘middlemen’ to disclose fees and commissions, and ombudsman to expand free support Small businesses such as care homes, and enterprise...
- + Biden calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza—US president also warns Netanyahu that Israel must protect civilians and aid workers or risk losing US support Middle East crisis – live updates ...
- + Tory infighting grows as peer calls for end to Israel arms sales—Nicholas Soames says end to weapons exports would send strong message on the crisis in Gaza Britain’s ongoing arms sales to Israel have provoked bitt...
- + Police launch inquiry after MPs targeted in apparent ‘spear-phishing’ attack—At least a dozen people sent suspicious messages, with senior figures suggesting foreign state could be culprit A police investigation has been launc...
- + US reportedly approved more bombs for Israel on day of aid convoy strike; pressure grows on Biden to act – live—Biden and Netanyahu are holding first call since deadly attack on World Central Kitchen workers; Jill Biden said to be pushing Biden to stop war now ...
- + Tories investigating Alan Duncan’s comments on party’s pro-Israel ‘extremists’—Former MP has said Conservative minister Tom Tugendhat and peer Eric Pickles should sacked UK politics – latest updates The Conservative former ...
- + Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel—Trhas Tesfay, who fled war in Ethiopia, says she suffers hunger headaches as she cannot eat Home Office hotel meals One of Ethiopia’s elite female cy...
- + Sharon Beshenivsky: mastermind behind robbery found guilty of PC’s murder—Piran Ditta Khan convicted at Leeds crown court over officer’s death during 2005 robbery in Bradford The mastermind of an armed robbery in which poli...
- + Indian government ordered killings in Pakistan, intelligence officials claim—Allegations of up to 20 assassinations since 2020 follow Canada’s accusation of Delhi role in murders of dissidents The Indian government assassinate...
- + Hella Pick, pioneering Guardian journalist, dies aged 96—Former colleagues pay tribute to Pick, who broke into male-dominated world of foreign affairs journalism in 1950s Hella Pick, the Guardian’s esteeme...
- + Sunak criticised for saying border security more important than staying in European court of human rights – UK politics live—Sunak has not ruled out leaving the ECHR while insisting he can implement Rwanda policy without needing to withdraw Members of the National Education...
- + Food charity demands independent inquiry into Israeli killing of aid staff—World Central Kitchen calls on countries of seven workers who died when aid convoy was hit to join its call Middle East crisis – live updates Th...
- + Tories planned to make millions from members’ data with ‘True Blue’ app—Exclusive: senior party officials worked on commercial venture that would allow brands to sell products to supporters Senior Conservative party offic...
- + ‘Don’t come if you are worried’: former RSC boss says he hates trigger warnings for plays—Gregory Doran asks how content warnings could be done for Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus It is a play renowned for its extreme physical violence, wit...
- + UK government under pressure from Tories to stop arming Israel—Lib Dems also call for action to suspend arms exports to Israel after seven aid workers killed in Gaza Middle East crisis – live updates UK poli...
- + Teachers in England and Wales could strike again in September, says NEU chief—Daniel Kebede warns of ‘growing frustration’ within profession as UK heads towards a general election Teachers in England and Wales could strike agai...
- + Taiwan earthquake live updates: search for survivors continues into night after nine people killed in quake—More than 100 people still trapped around Hualien; fatalities include three hikers and a van driver Full report: nine dead and hundreds injured am...
- + ‘The machine did it coldly’: Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets—Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking milita...
- + Education ‘will grind to halt’ unless pay rises address recruitment crisis, union leader warns – UK politics live—National Education Union leader says morale among teachers is at ‘an all time low’ in radio interview There is widespread agreement in the UK and th...
- + Taiwan earthquake live updates: seven killed, more than 700 injured and dozens still trapped after strongest quake in 25 years—Rescues carried out in worst-hit city of Hualien after strong 7.2 magnitude quake; Japan lifts tsunami advisory Full report: four dead and dozens i...
- + Britain should stop arming Israel, says former national security adviser—Lord Ricketts says further steps needed to put pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu after seven aid workers killed in Gaza Middle East crisis – live upda...
- + Councils demand independent review of ‘arbitrary’ levelling up schemes—Boris Johnson’s 2019 policy faces accusation of being politicised and failing to tackle skills shortages Levelling up: what has the government spen...
- + Deselected Labour MP Sam Tarry submits ‘vote rigging’ complaint—Exclusive: Tarry, who lost chance to contest Ilford South, says discrepancies in membership list suggest tampering A former shadow minister who was d...
- + Rishi Sunak criticised for laughing off question about timing of general election – UK politics live—Liberal Democrats say PM is ‘laughing in the face of people crying out for change’ At the weekend the Observer splashed on a story by Toby Helm ...
- + Middle East crisis live: Israeli military expresses ‘sincere sorrow’ over deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza—World Central Kitchen to pause operations immediately after deadly convoy strike by Israel; workers from UK, US, Australia, Poland and Palestine among...
- + Finland school shooting: 12-year-old arrested after fellow pupil dies—Two other children seriously injured in incident in Helsinki suburb described by minister as ‘horrifying’ A 12-year-old child has died and two others...
- + Ukrainian drone attacks target oil refinery and factory deep inside Russia—Attacks more than 800 miles from border are first in Tatarstan region since beginning of war Ukraine war – live updates Ukraine has launched a s...
- + One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives arrested at airport after 27 years on run—Richard Burrows detained at Heathrow after returning from Thailand to appear in court on child sexual abuse charges One of the UK’s most wanted fugit...
- + Four foreign aid workers and Palestinian translator killed in convoy strike, Gaza health officials say—Israeli military investigating after nationals from UK, Australia and Poland, working for World Central Kitchen, were reportedly in convoy struck in c...
- + Inflation in UK shops drops to lowest level in two years—Retailers cut the price of Easter treats, clothing and electrical items as consumer spending slowed Inflation in shop prices in the UK has eased to t...
- + Iran vows revenge after two generals killed in Israeli strike on Syria consulate—Several people killed in airstrike, including Revolutionary Guards Corps commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi and his deputy Iran has vowed revenge after I...
- + Adidas bans fans from adding ‘44’ to German team football shirt—Kit’s resemblance to infamous SS rune of Nazi paramilitary wing unintentional, company says Adidas has banned football fans from customising the Germ...
- + ‘Havana syndrome’ linked to Russian unit, media investigation suggests—US diplomats may have been targeted by Russian sonic weaponry, say the Insider, Der Spiegel and CBS’s 60 Minutes A Russian intelligence unit is proba...
- + Keep winning at tennis? You may see more images each second, scientists say—Elite athletes and professional gamers may have higher than average visual temporal resolution, research suggests If you have wondered why your partn...
- + Four in five Labour members back Keir Starmer, polling shows—Leader’s ejection of far-left members has changed composition of party since 2020, as belief in general election win grows Four in five Labour member...
- + Israeli airstrike on Iran consulate in Syria kills six reportedly including IRGC commander—Mohammad Reza Zahedi of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps reportedly among dead in Damascus attack Israeli warplanes have struck the Iranian con...
- + Tory rebels plan to decriminalise rough sleeping by repealing 200-year-old law—Group working with Labour and Lib Dem MPs oppose government’s move to introduce harsher measures Rough sleeping could be fully decriminalised after 2...
- + ‘Poison portal’: US and UK could send nuclear waste to Australia under Aukus, inquiry told—Labor describes claims as ‘fear-mongering’ and says government would not accept waste from other nations Get our morning and afternoon news emails ...
- + Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital after two-week raid—Army claims operation was a success but WHO says patients were killed and over 100 remain in compound Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli ...
- + UK nightlife venues squeezed out of city centres over costs and regulation—Independent venues struggle to survive amid low footfall as disposable incomes fall Independent nightlife venues across the UK are struggling to surv...
- + No progress made on half of UK government’s levelling-up targets—Guardian analysis shows situation has deteriorated in three areas that Michael Gove promised to improve Report card: how the Tories’ pledges stack ...
- + UK at risk of summer water shortages and hosepipe bans, scientists warn—Hot and dry conditions could force measures despite country experiencing wettest 18 months since records began Why is the UK facing water shortages...
- + Emma Thompson and Greta Thunberg among critics of Shell’s Greenpeace case—More than 30 public figures sign letter condemning $1m legal action More than 30 public figures including Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton and Greta Th...
- + Former RAF base to house asylum seekers is contaminated, government letters say—RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire is one of Home Office’s three main accommodation sites, with first arrivals due within weeks A UK military base due to a...
- + Ministers face Tory revolt over plans to criminalise rough sleeping—Police in England and Wales to be given powers to fine homeless people deemed to be causing a ‘nuisance’ Ministers are facing a revolt from their own...
- + Middle East crisis live: Residents describe ‘total destruction’ as Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza—Palestinian residents say IDF has ‘destroyed all sense of life’ as it leaves area after a two week raid See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage ...
- + Middle East crisis live: Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza—Palestinian residents also reported that the IDF had left the area after a two week raid See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverage Thousands of pe...
- + Household bills rise sharply despite easing energy costs—Rates for phone, broadband and water will increase from Monday and other rises are in the pipeline Consumers are braced for huge rises in their house...
- + England A&E wait times led to needless deaths of up to 14,000, data suggests—RCEM calculates 268 people are likely to have died each week in 2023 while waiting up to 12 hours for a bed Almost 14,000 people died needlessly last...
- + Migrant workers at greater risk of modern slavery after Brexit, research finds—Exclusive: Visas created hastily to solve labour shortages expose people to ‘hyper-precarity’ and exploitation Visas created hastily to solve labour ...
- + Remains of missing French toddler Emile Soleil found in French Alps—Bones were discovered near the hamlet of Le Vernet, close to where the little boy went missing in 2023 French investigators have found the remains of...
- + Windrush victim says Home Office ‘waiting for us to die off’ before paying compensation—Five years after payment scheme launched, a former soldier says delays mean plan should be run independently A former soldier who was a victim of the...
- + Government’s ‘childcare chaos’ leaving families in England facing steep costs—Labour says places have fallen by almost 40,000 since the Tories came to power in 2010, forcing parents to leave the workforce Childcare places in En...
- + Turkey’s opposition party sweeps to local elections victory in snub to Erdoğan—Ekrem Imamoğlu secures unexpected second term as Istanbul’s mayor, propelling the CHP to the centre of national politics Turkey’s main opposition par...
- + Russia demands extradition of Ukraine security chief and others for ‘terrorism’—SBU dismisses demand as pointless and hypocritical, ‘coming from the terrorist state itself’ Russia has demanded that Ukraine extradite a number of p...
- + Tory plans to abolish non-dom status riddled with loopholes, Labour says—Analysis suggests wealthiest would save millions and Sunak’s own family could benefit to tune of £250m Conservative plans to abolish non-dom status ...
- + Seven children, ages 12 to 17, wounded in Indianapolis mass shooting, police say—Victims transported to area hospitals after police heard shots fired near Circle Centre Mall on Saturday night Seven children between the ages of 12 ...
- + Arsenal hold Manchester City to leave Liverpool with title advantage—It is fair to say that the bar was set low for Arsenal. On eight previous occasions in all competitions, they had visited this stadium to take on Pep ...
- + Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal: Premier League – live reaction—Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And you can sign up for Football Daily Mikel’s pre-match interview highl...
- + Israel lodges proposal with UN for dismantling of Palestinian relief agency—Exclusive: Aid officials warn that transferring Unwra’s functions to other bodies with famine looming would be disastrous Israel has given the UN a p...
- + Manchester City v Arsenal: Premier League – live—Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And you can sign up for Football Daily Mikel’s pre-match interview highl...
- + Teachers’ mental health ‘crisis’ prompts call for suicide prevention strategy—NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges All school leaders should receive suicid...
- + Tory immigration policies risk over-reliance on Chinese students, ex-universities minister warns—Exclusive: Chris Skidmore says restrictions on international students risk a funding crisis Analysis: from boom to bust on international students ...
- + Bank of England investigating claim Metro Bank put customers’ data at risk—Exclusive: Whistleblower raised concerns about security of in-branch coin-counter software The Bank of England is examining claims that the high st...
- + Thousands of Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu’s removal—Demonstrators join families of hostages in cities across country and vow to persist until he is ousted as PM Thousands of people across Israel have j...
- + British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years—Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return The information watchdog is i...
- + The Boat Races 2024: Cambridge do the double over Oxford, again – as it happened—Cambridge dominate both races to claim victory Light blues win double for second year in a row Pulling together: Tom Jenkins’ Boat Race photo essay...
- + Outrage as residents in England’s ‘affordable’ housing forced to pay thousands of pounds extra in service charge—Pressure on Michael Gove to act as householders see bills rise 40% , with many saying that they cannot afford to pay Some of the UK’s largest hous...
- + Le Crookie: after the cronut and the cruffin, latest croissant hybrid takes Paris by storm—Teenagers queue outside bakeries to buy pastry seen on TikTok that puts American twist on French pâtisserie It was 3 February when the queues started...
- + Labour membership falls by 23,000 over Gaza and green policies—Party claims financial position still strong as it continues to hold a commanding lead in opinion polls Labour has suffered a sharp fall in membershi...
- + ‘Death at any moment’: fights break out as Gazans compete over airdropped aid—Armed gangs take food and water from desperate locals, as critics say airdrops are dangerous and merely designed to divert public anger Airdrops of h...
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