Sweden votes in tight election that could see far-right party enter government
Swedish voters have headed to the polls in an election that could bring a far-right party into government for the first time.
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Chinese scientists find ‘extremely high-value’ underwater gold mine in Pacific
Chinese scientists say they have discovered a massive underwater mineral deposit in the western Pacific that is remarkably rich in gold and silver. According to a report by state broadcaster CCTV on Friday, the discovery was made during a joint scientific expedition involving several Chinese academic institutions. The ores within this seabed hydrothermal field – an area where hot, mineral-rich wat...
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week courseIn a youth centre opposite Preston bus station, the UK government is trying to address two of the greatest challenges facing the national economy: AI and youth unemployment.The hope is that one will solve – rather than cause – the other. In a room at the recently opened Vault, a community hub in the Lanca...
Religious Vance seeks to avoid Maga schism as he keeps the faith for 2028
Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and CatholicsUS vice-president JD Vance has worn his religion on his sleeve since converting to the Catholicism in 2019. He recently published a book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, and memorably met the late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday in 2025, a day before the pontiff die...
Backlash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification
Robert Jenrick has said Donald Trump's call for Irish reunification was "completely wrong".
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Nepal flood survivor says rescue efforts must continue
For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue. When a disaster response team finally pulled him to safety on September 4, Sah’s first question showed how deeply the ordeal had disoriented him. “When I was rescued I first asked, how many days has it been?” Sah, aged...
Beijing tightens drone crackdown, bans possession, storage across city from Nov 15
As of November 15, Beijing will officially prohibit residents and businesses from owning drones. Existing drone owners must either sell their devices or dispose of them before the deadline. Infringers will face potential confiscation of their drones along with hefty fines. This regulation enhances security measures, significantly restricting drone operations within the city, following previous lim...
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers' grip on power.
Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies
During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline as a safety measure. The escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a risk of increased energy prices, with further updates on the situation...
Robert Jenrick faces questions after Reform nets £72m in donations in just 24 hours – UK politics live
Reform UK’s economic spokesperson says donations are a ‘breakthrough moment’ for the partyChristopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloAnalysis: Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskierMeanwhile on the BBC, the government’s Angela Rayner says the huge sums show it’s all about “who is funding politics and if there are few individuals who fund power to power…...
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
Mild-mannered Canada shows the world how to take the fight to Trump
For anyone who has spent time living in Canada, the country’s default posture towards its southern neighbour has long felt almost hard-coded: polite, deferential, almost allergic to confrontation. I saw this first-hand as a visiting scholar in the country in the early 1980s, when I met locals who embodied the national stereotype of moderation in all things. Canadians preferred compromise even when...
In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection
In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built a bottle house in Redditt, Ontario, for his wife Myrtle’s growing doll collection. Using thousands of glass bottles, mortar and 1,750 hours of labour, the project grew into a tourist attraction. The property later became known for its bottle-built structures and Myrtle’s doll collection, drawing visitors from Canada and abroad.
Trump slams AI sceptics as Altman pauses OpenAI IPO plans over safety concerns
US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this year, citing safety concerns.
Trump slams AI skeptics as Altman pauses OpenAI IPO plans over safety concerns
US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged firms to rethink rapid development, amid mounting worries over the risks of "superintelligent" computer systems.
Altman tells Fortune OpenAI will not go public in 2026
OpenAI will not go public this year, the company's chief executive Sam Altman said in an interview released on Saturday, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence.
Britain used waste tyres in M1 asphalt, recycling up to 750 per kilometre
In 2019, Britain initiated a groundbreaking trial using recycled tyre rubber for its roads, particularly targeting the M1 motorway to gauge its performance under heavy traffic. This method not only helps in managing waste tyres but also paves the way for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Tarmac's ULTIPAVE R system received the green light for broader use, marking a significant step forward in ...
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
Robert Jenrick faces questions after Reform nets £72m in donations in just 24 hours - UK politics live
Reform UK’s economic spokesperson talks to Sky News and BBC after record donations Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben DeloAnalysis: Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskierGood morning and welcome to the Guardian’s politics live blog in what is a fairly tumultuous period in electoral financing. To recap: In the past 48 hours, Reform UK has received ...
Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Bangladesh’s tilt towards China has added a new dimension to security and trade in South Asia, signalling what observers see as Dhaka’s desire to be a strategic actor in the region and ease its overreliance on India. The hedging policy comes after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government in 2024 amid a student-led uprising. Under an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunu...
Rising number of South Korean beauticians providing illicit services in Hong Kong
Visiting beauticians from South Korea continue to offer illegal cosmetic procedures in Hong Kong, despite a warning issued by the country’s consulate earlier this year reminding them that working without a permit is a crime. At least two practitioners have been arrested by local immigration authorities this year, including one caught red-handed in Tsim Sha Tsui last week during an operation witnes...
Rising number of South Korean beauticians providing illicit treatments in Hong Kong
A growing number of South Korean beauticians are providing illegal eyebrow or lip microblading treatments in Hong Kong, with the country’s consulate issuing a warning to its citizens that practising without a proper permit breaches local laws, following an arrest earlier this year. Hong Kong immigration authorities made two arrests this year, including one last week witnessed by the South China Mo...
One person killed after ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities say
Qeshm is the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil and gas transit chokepoint that has been at the centre of tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Six dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Six dead, 97 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Giotto's famed fresco cycle depicting St. Francis of Assisi restored in Florence
A cycle of frescoes by Italian 14th-century master Giotto, depicting key moments in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, has been unveiled after a four-year restoration
Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”