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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that the U.S. will not oppose Israel's potential annexation of parts of the West Bank, indicating a respect for Israel's sovereignty.
Teachers' salaries in various countries reveal stark disparities, with German and Luxembourg teachers earning over $90,000 annually, while Polish teachers make around $55,407.
Sudan's civil war is escalating as the Muslim Brotherhood tries to extend its influence, threatening regional stability and global trade dynamics.
Spain's recent reliance on renewable energy faced a setback as the power grid collapsed, highlighting concerns over energy security and national resilience against blackouts.
Political tensions are flaring up in multiple regions, with protests erupting in Nepal over social media bans, and Europe experiencing increasing societal strife amid mass immigration and historical grievances.

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Politicians in at least 51 countries used anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during elections, NGO finds theguardian.com 6 hours ago by Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
LGBTQ+ rights, World news, Botswana, Georgia, Europe, Africa, Hungary, Germany, Romania, Namibia, Pakistan, El Salvador, Finland, US news, Indonesia, South and central Asia, Americas, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)
Rights group also finds rise in openly gay, bisexual and transgender people running for office in 36 countries Politicians in at least 51 cou…
Global press freedom suffers sharpest fall in 50 years, report finds theguardian.com 11 hours ago by Jason Burke International security correspondent
Press freedom, Media, World news, US news, Africa, Chile, Newspapers, Newspapers & magazines, South Korea, New Zealand
The International IDEA’s survey of democratic markers finds US is offering ‘encouragement’ to populist leaders Press freedom around the world…
South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody theguardian.com 15 hours ago by Guardian staff and agencies in Johannesburg
South Africa, Africa
Death of anti-apartheid activist in 1977 after police beat him into a coma sparked outrage across the world South African prosecutors will re…
Six shot dead in two days as Cape Town reels from gang violence theguardian.com a day ago by Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
South Africa, Gun crime, Africa, World news
Minister admits there is ‘no proper plan’ to tackle violent crime in divided city that pulls in 2.4 million visitors Six people have been sho…
Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time theguardian.com a day ago by Kat Lay, Global health correspondent
Global health, Global development, Children's health, Obesity, Malnutrition, Children, United Nations, Society, World news, Ultra-processed foods, Marketing & PR, Media, South Africa, Pacific islands, Africa, Asia Pacific, Young people, Chile, Cook Islands, Americas, American food and drink, Fast food, Food & drink industry, Nutrition and development
Cheap ultra-processed food behind rise in overweight children, with one in 10 now obese globally, says Unicef More children around the world …
Cuba hit with fifth blackout in less than a year with 10m people in the dark theguardian.com 17 hours ago by Guardian staff and agencies in Havana
Cuba, Americas, World news
Grid failure follows string of nationwide blackouts that plunged antiquated power system into near-total disarray Emergency crews were workin…
James McAvoy reportedly assaulted in Toronto bar theguardian.com a day ago by Andrew Pulver
Film, James McAvoy, Toronto, Toronto film festival, Culture, Festivals, World news, Canada, Americas
Actor promoting his directorial debut California Schemin’ at the city’s film festival is reported to have been punched by another drinker The…
First two Brazilian judges vote to convict Jair Bolsonaro in coup plot trial theguardian.com 2 days ago by Tom Phillips in Brasília
Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, World news, Americas, Law
Three more supreme court justices to cast their votes in coming days, with verdict expected by Thursday * ‘He’s always on the attack’: the B…
Canadian apiary store owner foils honey heist by marauding swarm of ‘robber bees’ theguardian.com 2 days ago by Leyland Cecco in Toronto
Canada, Bees, Insects, Animals, Wildlife, Americas, World news, Environment
Raids by rival hives aren’t rare after a dry, hot summer, but Christine McDonald was surprised to find her store besieged A Canadian beekeepe…
Peru accused of violating human rights after government rejects reserve for uncontacted people theguardian.com 2 days ago by John Reid
Global development, Indigenous peoples, Peru, Americas, World news, Conservation and indigenous people
Campaigners shocked after ministers voted against the 1.2m-hectare Yavari Mirim reserve after 20 years of debate Campaigners have accused the…
Hong Kong criticised for rejecting bill giving ‘bare minimum’ rights to same-sex couples theguardian.com 4 hours ago by Helen Davidson in Hong Kong, and agencies
Hong Kong, Marriage, LGBTQ+ rights, Asia Pacific
Legislative council voted down a bill that was introduced to comply with an order from the city’s top court Human rights groups have accused …
Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 15 people dead and 10 missing theguardian.com 5 hours ago by Associated Press
Indonesia, Bali, Flooding, Asia Pacific
Torrential rains cause flooding and landslides in East Nusa Tenggara province and on the tourist island of Bali * Flooding in Bali, Indonesi…
Trump asks EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China theguardian.com 18 hours ago by Mark Sweney in London and Dominic Rushe in New York
Russia, Donald Trump, US news, Ukraine, Tariffs, India, China, European Union, Business, Asia Pacific, Europe, World news
In effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin allies and trade partners * Business live – latest u…
South Korean woman who bit off attacker’s tongue acquitted after 61 years theguardian.com 21 hours ago by Agence France-Press in Seoul
South Korea, Asia Pacific, Women, Rape and sexual assault, #MeToo movement, Society, World news
Choi Mal-ja’s appeal gained momentum after #MeToo movement inspired her to seek justice A court in South Korea has acquitted a woman convicte…
Discovery of new campsite shows fugitive Tom Phillips had ‘outside help,’ NZ police say theguardian.com a day ago by Eva Corlett in Wellington
New Zealand, Asia Pacific, World news
Phillips had spent nearly four years hiding in the wilderness with his three children before he was killed in an exchange of fire with police …
Tasmanian museum kept and displayed 177 human remains without families’ knowledge, report finds theguardian.com 2 hours ago by Australian Associated Press
Tasmania, Australia news, Australian universities
University of Tasmania apologises, saying staff have met with families and will consider coroner’s findings * Get our breaking news email, f…
Pocock says Bishop should be ‘reflecting on her position’ – as it happened theguardian.com 2 hours ago by Luca Ittimani and Nick Visser (earlier)
Australia news, Anthony Albanese, Sussan Ley, Labor party, Coalition, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
This blog is now closed * Julie Bishop vows to stay on as ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis * Get our br…
Two Victorian police officers charged with negligent manslaughter over man’s fatal 2024 arrest theguardian.com 2 hours ago by Nino Bucci and Australian Associated Press
Victoria, Australian police and policing, Australia news, Melbourne
Family of Luke Briggs, 35, left ‘utterly distraught’ by death in custody following arrest in Hoppers Crossing car park * Follow our Australi…
Sydney Water failed to properly test before declaring ‘no known Pfas hotspots’ in catchments, inquiry finds theguardian.com 3 hours ago by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent
Pfas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia news, Environment
More attention needs to be given to rapidly evolving issue of contamination of waterways with ‘forever chemicals’, committee’s chair says * …
Julie Bishop vows to stay on as ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis theguardian.com 3 hours ago by Caitlin Cassidy and Krishani Dhanji
Australian universities, Australia news, Australian education, David Pocock, Julie Bishop
Genevieve Bell’s resignation follows tumultuous period marked by redundancies, proposed course closures and allegations of a toxic work cultur…
UN security council to hold emergency meeting as Poland plans no-fly zone after Russian drone incursion – Europe live theguardian.com 16 minutes ago by Jakub Krupa
Europe, World news, Poland, Ukraine, Russia
Poland is seeking to step up its defences with plans to restrict air traffic in the eastern part of the country Foreign ministers of Lithuani…
Thursday briefing: Why Russia’s drone attack marks ‘a new level of hostility’ in the war theguardian.com 4 hours ago by Phoebe Weston
Russia, Poland, Europe, World news, Ukraine
In today’s newsletter: More than a dozen drones entered Polish airspace, the first time in the war a Nato country has been pulled into direct …
Poland dismisses Russia’s claim drone incursion was unintentional as Ukraine calls for joint European air defence system – as it happened theguardian.com 14 hours ago by Maya Yang (now); Jakub Krupa Amy Sedghi and Helen Livingstone (earlier)
Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Europe
This live blog is now closed. For the latest updates on this story, read our full report: * Poland ‘closer to military conflict than at any …
Poland ‘closer to military conflict than at any time since WW2’ as Nato allies weigh response to Russian drones theguardian.com 15 hours ago by Shaun Walker in Kyiv, Dan Sabbagh,Jakub Krupa and Pjotr Sauer
Poland, Nato, Russia, Ukraine, Europe, World news
Donald Tusk says Poland dealing with a large-scale provocation after at least 19 violations of Polish airspace Poland’s prime minister, Donal…
Almost all German pilots admit to napping during flights in union survey theguardian.com 16 hours ago by Agence France-Presse
Air transport, Germany, Europe, World news
Pilots’ union says the issue has become a ‘worrying reality’ as a result of staff shortages and operation pressure A German pilots’ union has…
After crafting quiet Florida life, Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ must now face trial theguardian.com an hour ago by Richard Luscombe in Orlando
Iran, Florida, Torture, US news, Middle East and north Africa, World news
Parviz Sabeti crafted an anonymous new life for his family – but now he faces a $225m lawsuit for atrocities committed in prisons in Tehran an…
Israeli airstrikes ‘killed any hope’ for hostages in Gaza, says Qatari prime minister theguardian.com 14 hours ago by Andrew Roth and Jason Burke
Israel, Qatar, Hamas, Yemen, Middle East and north Africa, World news, Israel-Gaza war, Benjamin Netanyahu, Houthis, Gaza
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani calls for Benjamin Netanyahu to be ‘brought to justice’ Qatar’s prime minister has said that Ben…
Anti-Islamic biker gang members hired to run security at controversial Gaza aid sites theguardian.com 16 hours ago by Andrew Roth in Washington
Gaza, US news, Israel, Israel-Gaza war, Middle East and north Africa, World news
More than 10 Infidels MC members deployed to sites run by US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Senior members of an anti-Islam…
Israeli military kills at least 41 people as it continues to order evacuation of Gaza City theguardian.com 17 hours ago by William Christou
Israel-Gaza war, Gaza, Palestinian territories, Israel, Middle East and north Africa, Amnesty International, Ursula von der Leyen, World news, Hamas, Human rights, European Union, Law
Many of 1 million residents say they will not leave as they do not believe al-Mawasi humanitarian zone is safe The Israeli military has kille…
Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film groups ‘implicated in genocide’ theguardian.com 17 hours ago by Anna Betts
Film, Israel, Gaza, World news, Israel-Gaza war, Palestinian territories, Middle East and north Africa, Culture
Exclusive: Thousands of film workers join new boycott initiative criticized by Israeli producers’ group as ‘misguided’ Thousands of actors, d…
Nepal prime minister quits after deaths at protests sparked by social media ban theguardian.com 2 days ago by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi, and Gaurav Pokharel in Kathmandu
Nepal, Social media, South and central Asia, World news
KP Sharma Oli resigns as police meet protests with deadly force, leaving 19 dead, and federal parliament is set alight Nepal’s prime minister…
At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban theguardian.com 3 days ago by Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent
Nepal, Social media, Meta, Law, World news, Digital media, South and central Asia, Technology, Media, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram
Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant At least 19 people have been killed d…
‘Everything is gone’: Punjabi farmers suffer worst floods in three decades theguardian.com 5 days ago by Hannah Ellis-Petersen and Aakash Hassan in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad
India, Flooding, Pakistan, World news, South and central Asia, Extreme weather, Environment, Farming, Climate crisis
Flooding in northern India and Pakistan has destroyed homes – and hundreds of thousands of acres of crops For days, farmers in the Indian sta…
Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to more than 2,200, say Taliban theguardian.com 6 days ago by Associated Press
Afghanistan, Earthquakes, South and central Asia, World news
Aid agencies plead for funds as rough terrain hinders relief effort and 98% of buildings in one province are damaged The death toll from a ma…
‘We’re scared of losing our jobs’: industries in India fear impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs theguardian.com 6 days ago by Penelope MacRae in Delhi
India, Trump tariffs, International trade, Business, Donald Trump, Economics, Global economy, Tariffs, South and central Asia
Textiles, footwear, jewellery, gems and seafood are sectors most affected in trade with US, India’s biggest market India has long been one of…
Starmer under fresh pressure to sack Mandelson as MP claims parliamentary party ‘100%’ against letting him stay – UK politics live theguardian.com 21 minutes ago by Andrew Sparrow
Politics, UK news, Labour, Conservatives, Keir Starmer, Labour party deputy leadership, Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein, Emily Thornberry
Andy McDonald, a shadow cabinet minister under Jeremy Corbyn and under Starmer until 2021, said Peter Mandelson ‘should go immediately’ Hospi…
Emily Thornberry drops out of Labour deputy leadership race theguardian.com 25 minutes ago by Eleni Courea Political correspondent
Labour party deputy leadership, Emily Thornberry, Labour, Bridget Phillipson, Lucy Powell, Politics, UK news
MP’s withdrawal along with Paula Barker clears way for contest between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell * UK politics live – latest update…
Sotheby’s losses more than double to $248m as art market slumps theguardian.com 41 minutes ago by Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent
The art market, Business, Retail industry, Art, UK news
Auction house also takes hit from hefty severance costs, despite its headcount only dropping by 24 employees Losses at Sotheby’s auction hous…
Mandelson’s messages to Epstein were ‘disturbing and sickening’, says minister theguardian.com an hour ago by Eleni Courea Political correspondent
Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein, UK news, Politics, Keir Starmer
Mike Tapp says it is important to ‘get to the bottom of this’ but says Keir Starmer retains confidence in ambassador * UK politics live – la…
Losses at John Lewis and Waitrose owner almost triple to £88m theguardian.com 3 hours ago by Sarah Butler
John Lewis, Waitrose, Retail industry, Business, UK news
Partnership blames restructuring costs plus tax rises and new packaging rules but expects full-year profit to grow The owner of John Lewis an…
Charlie Kirk shooting latest: search for killer under way as Trump vows crackdown on ‘political violence’ theguardian.com 20 minutes ago by Amy Sedghi
Charlie Kirk shooting, US news, US politics, Trump administration, Donald Trump, World news
In an address delivered before the person who killed Kirk had even been identified, Donald Trump blamed ‘the radical left’ for the shooting A…
Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk shooting, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues – as it happened theguardian.com 2 hours ago by Amy Sedghi (now); Adam Fulton, Robert Mackey, Shrai Popat and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
Charlie Kirk shooting, US politics, Trump administration, US news, Donald Trump, Trump tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein, US immigration, World news, Tariffs, Business, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden
This blog is now closed, you can follow the latest developments in our new live blog here A jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped…
Charlie Kirk shooting: police search for suspect amid condemnation of ‘targeted’ killing theguardian.com 3 hours ago by Jonathan Yerushalmy, and Cy Neff in Orem and agencies
Charlie Kirk shooting, US news, Donald Trump, Utah, US politics
Shooting of conservative activist Kirk in Utah still an active investigation, say authorities, as Donald Trump vows to find everyone ‘who cont…
Bad Bunny says he left US out of world tour due to fear of Ice raids at concerts theguardian.com 6 hours ago by Michael Sun
Bad Bunny, Music, Culture, Puerto Rico, Ice (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement), US news
Puerto Rican rapper says he and his team were ‘very concerned’ that Ice agents might target his performances * Get our weekend culture and l…
‘Despicable’: Republicans and Democrats condemn violence after Charlie Kirk killing theguardian.com 7 hours ago by Chris Stein
Charlie Kirk shooting, Utah, Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump, US news, Hakeem Jeffries, US politics, JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene, World news
US lawmakers, in bipartisan rebuke, say violence has no place in America as Trump orders flags lowered * Charlie Kirk shooting – follow the …