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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraColombia earthquake live – latest updatesA powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7.34 am lo...

Trump admits ‘some contractor error’ in DC reflecting pool renovation – but still blames ex-Olympian for vandalism – live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

US president says the mishandled work ‘was a very small area’ of the pool and ‘was relatively inconsequential’ Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump appeared to acknowledge that “some contractor error” done by rushing the reflecting pool renovation job for a 4 July opening. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the mishandled work “was a very small area” of the pool of “and was r...

Ofcom investigates GB News over guest’s pride and paedophilia remarks

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Regulator acts after 12,000 complaints over comments by Caroline Farrow linking parades with bestiality and paedophiliaUK politics live – latest updatesGB News is being investigated by the UK’s media regulator after a guest appeared to link pride parades with bestiality and paedophilia.The remarks are thought to have set a new record for individual complaints about a GB News programme, with more t...

Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Regulator finds many insurers raising premiums faster than inflation and advises customers to ask for better dealsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCar owners should challenge motor insurers over steep premium hikes, the corporate regulator advises, after finding many companies were raising prices faster than inflation.In a report released on Tuesday, the Australian Securi...

SpaceX plan for vast rocket launch site on Louisiana coast sparks backlash

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Opponents fear Elon Musk firm’s plan to develop 18-mile strip of Pecan Island will badly damage fragile ecosystemPlans by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a vast rocket launch site on a stretch of Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline have stirred a backlash among some local opponents who fear it will badly damage the area’s fragile ecosystem.A deal for SpaceX to take control of 130,000 acres of coasta...

From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Only spending outlet for man accused of helping to control a third of Europe’s cocaine supply will be prison tuck shopIt sounds like the penal equivalent of five stars: a private gym and library, daily outings to the exercise yard and a landing cleared of other prisoners.Daniel Kinahan’s first full day inside the walls of Portlaoise prison on Monday, however, marked a drastic change from his luxur...

Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ before leadership with El Salvador prison plan– UK politics live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goin...

Amnesty international saying Farage plan to send foreign offenders abroad ignores basic human decency – UK politics live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goin...

People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expectedAuthorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when hundreds of thousands of people head to the hills and beaches to get a better view of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse.“The vegetation is extraordinarily dry and the smallest spark or carelessness could lead to devastating ...

PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayAndy Burnham has been warned that changing the terms of the prisoners’ early release scheme so PC Andrew Harper’s killers are kept behind bars would force another spate of early releases before the next general election.Prison Service officials have told No 10 that adding an exemption so t...

John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Surprise departure comes after department store chain’s chair warned of ‘really tough trading conditions’Business live – latest updatesThe managing director of John Lewis has quit the job after less than three years in charge of the British department store chain, as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.Peter Ruis will leave the business in order to “pursue new projects”, John Lewis...

Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawaterHealth officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state’s health department said last week in a...

Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Small skiff ran out of fuel off Alaska and was helped by cruise ship even though Meta CEO’s vessel was closerZuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boatThe crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship h...

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England ahead of possible 36C heat

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of EnglandDrought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer.The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday t...

Drought set to be declared in more parts of England ahead of possible 36C heat

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of EnglandDrought is expected to be declared in more areas of England as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the summer.The National Drought Group, whose members include the government, water companies, the National Farmers’ Union, the Met Office and conservation experts, will meet on Monday t...

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on WednesdayWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?Business live – latest updatesGreat Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid...

Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – Europe live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire ⁠broke ⁠out ​at an ⁠industrial facility in ⁠Russia’s ​Tyumen ‌region ‌in Siberia ‌after several drones fell on it, ‌Tyumen region ​governor Alexander Moor ⁠said ​on his Telegram ​channel.This is reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

Farage welcomes revived police investigation into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe killing – UK politics live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Counter-terrorism police looking into the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last yearFarage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goin...

Octopus Energy: use less electricity during solar eclipse

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on WednesdayWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?Business live – latest updatesGreat Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid...

Farage welcomes revived police probe into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe killing – UK politics live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last yearFarage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goi...

Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powersBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households could face power cuts at short notice under new rules to help the electricity system operator avoid widespread blackouts when energy supplies run low.The changes, which come into effect this week, will make it easier for the nati...

Max Miller to stay on Ohio ballots despite pressure to drop out of race after domestic abuse allegations – live

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

The House Republican has been disavowed by his own party amid allegations that he has been abusive toward his ex-wife and daughterSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Trump administration is offering grants of tens of millions of dollars to cities across the US to create more Memphis-style enforcement surges – on the condition that they abandon progressive ideologies on policing.The US Depart...

Thames Water faces anger over ‘indefensible’ £1m payout to finance chief

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Campaign group says firm is ‘taking the mickey’ by paying fee, and Andy Burnham should nationalise itBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water has paid its finance chief a £1m signing fee despite teetering on the brink of a government-handled administration, in a decision which campaigners labelled “indefensible”.The utility company revealed that it made the payment last month, in a letter sent l...

Police officer gets chance to drive £3.7m Ferrari seized in Met crackdown

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Ninety vehicles confiscated in weekend operation including rare Ferrari Monza SP2, driven by someone without insurance or full licenceA police officer got the opportunity to drive an open-top limited edition Ferrari in Mayfair, London, after the car was seized as part of a record-breaking crackdown on uninsured vehicles and dangerous driving.The Dubai-registered supercar, worth £3.7m, had been in ...

Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to suicide of personal assistant, coroner finds

The Guardian • 3 weeks ago

Chloe Moffat, 26, killed herself after disciplinary proceedings which coroner found be to be flawedThe Treasury “materially contributed” to the death of Chloe Moffat, a 26-year-old personal assistant who took her own life after facing disciplinary proceedings, a coroner has found.Anna Crawford also found there was a risk of future deaths within the civil service from flawed handling of disciplinar...