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Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protestsFrench prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today.In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over t...
Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore how the musician ‘practised a form of artistic reincarnation’, says choreographer Marcos Morau‘Let’s dance,” sang David Bowie in 1983, commanding: “Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.” That call is to be answered – with footwear TBC – by an international dance production featuring new choral arrangements of songs from throughout his ca...
Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the TreasuryJohn Healey will not raise capital gains tax in next week’s budget, despite previous calls to do so from cabinet colleagues including Louise Haigh and Wes Streeting.The chancellor has decided that any increase might ultimately cost the Treasury if wealthy individuals defer the sale o...
After a protest clip went viral, a teenager’s life was torn apart by threats that sent her and her family into hiding. Plus, a book on citizen journalismBefore 24 July, a person I will call R was preoccupied with the ordinary routines of teenage life: experimenting with makeup, grumbling over mathematics homework and hanging out with friends at a tea stall.That month, as the fever of student prot...
This blog is now closed‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was” after passing her on the road.It would a...
This blog is now closed‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was” after passing her on the road.It would a...
ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrinkBusiness live – news updatesUnemployment in the UK fell unexpectedly in the three months to August, to 4.7% from 4.9%.The Office for National Statistics figures, which provide a backdrop to the budget on 28 October, also showed that the number of payrolled employees rose by 13,000 between August and September, to 30....
Online betting was the ‘direct and paramount’ cause behind Kyle Hudson’s decision to take his own life, inquest findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Hudson was “a young man brimming with promise”, with a loving and supportive partner, family and friends, and prospects.“It was a near ideal picture – except for the grip that online sports betting had upon him,” the Vi...
Coroner says she’s considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry as investigation into Elizabeth Struh’s death continuesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe coroner investigating the death of Elizabeth Struhs is considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry, warning a “lack of curiosity” about her family’s religious beliefs was a ...
Father of 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who allegedly attacked the independent MP say incident is ‘devastating and unfathomable’Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updatesWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe father of a 43-year-old man accused of allegedly attacking Helen Haines and his partner have pledged...
Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition after man allegedly did U-turn to strike her twice with his car Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updatesWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in an all...
Lawyer Nick Hanna argues footage aired in Sydney court depicts ‘unlawful use of force’ by ‘very officer boasting about how he pumped him’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBodycam footage from police patrolling an Isaac Herzog protest earlier this year has been aired in a Sydney court, including a clip showing the actions of an officer before he boasted, “I punched him in t...
Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unityVoters in Canada’s Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, the national broadcaster CBC has projected, delivering a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.With more than 1 million votes counted early Tuesday, about 76% support...
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.Good morning.Me again, back from the October school holiday (a week in glorious Wales, thanks for asking) and ready to hear your commuter woes. For our prime minister, it’s “one of the most annoying things on public transport”: maybe you’re tr...
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleges ‘wasn’t an accident’‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a ...
Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolationMyanmar has delivered presents from Britain’s King Charles to Aung San Suu Kyi, releasing rare photos of the imprisoned former leader in what critics said was a stunt by the country’s military to end diplomatic isolation.A presidential spokesperson said on social media that home ministr...
Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon StephensA theatre boss has promised to channel the “pioneering spirit of Manchester” and be “brave and fearless” as she unveiled a new season of work, two years after a deeply damaging censorship row.Selina Cartmell, the artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, revealed details of 2027-28 produc...
Transport hub will offer through trains between Leeds and Manchester with ‘turn-up-and-go’ serviceA new railway station will be built in Bradford to “transform how people travel across the north”, the government has announced.The station will be at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) scheme, built on the current Bradford Interchange site but allowing through trains between Leeds and M...
Rise in economic hardship and changes in attitudes towards migration could explain drop in support, experts sayPublic support for the NHS’s founding principles – that it is free to use, available to everyone and tax-funded – has fallen over the last five years, research has shown.Backing for all three pillars dropped between 2021 and 2025 across the UK population, except for a small rise in millen...
Witness breaks down in tears, tells court ‘I was scared’ after son declines to report alleged kissing and touching by broadcasterThe mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court she “trusted” the 2GB broadcaster and was “comfortable” her teenager was going to spend a weekend at his Fitzroy Falls property.The young man, known as complainant A, has testified that when ...
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing and unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton The fact that Donald Trump was here at all said more about a looming electoral disaster facing his Republican party next month than anything contained in his dark and discursive 98-minute stump speech.On Monday, amid raucous chants of “USA! USA!”, the president h...
In his annual speech on threats to the nation, Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the UK’s intelligence service, MI5, warned that AI had the potential to ‘change the stakes’ on existing and even new bioweapons. To find out why, and how, Ian Sample speaks to Dr Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. He explains what has governmen...
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a ...
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm lossesExplainer: why are people protesting across Europe?As Republicans confront mounting political headwinds ahead of November’s midterm elections, Donald Trump is attempting to turn unrest in France into a cautionary tale for American voters, recasting the demonstrations that began as student...
The bestselling author says her books will no longer be supplied to UK bookshops over fears of prosecution. Zoe Williams and Haroon Siddique reportFor now there might be a copy or two of Intermezzo left kicking around in your local bookshop – snap it up if you haven’t already, because soon that will be it.Last year, Sally Rooney said she would be using her royalties to support Palestine Action, a ...
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for US Breaking News emailA new Washington Post-ABC poll shows that Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached a new low – 33%.This comes, just over two weeks away from the November midterms, as the president continues crisscrossing the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate act’, PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines’ alleged attacker “did a ...
Northern Territory government announced sweeping reforms of child protection sector in May, just days after the Warlpiri girl was found dead• Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA report into the Northern Territory’s child protection sector has detailed “confronting” and “heartbrea...
Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incidentFollow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updatesWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in an alleged...
Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incidentFollow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updatesWho is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in what some ...
