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Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Jury finds that the man, who cannot be named, assaulted the woman at his home in March 2023A well-connected Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a former employee.The man, who cannot be named, faced two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in the county court of Victoria, and pleaded not guilty. Continue reading...

At least three suspects involved in Bite of Seattle shooting, police say

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Court filing shows authorities believe there is at least one more shooter than the two previously thoughtSeattle authorities said on Monday there were at least three suspects involved in the deadly shooting at a food festival on Sunday evening near the Space Needle. One of them was among the three killed in the violence.A document filed in juvenile court on Monday revealed a suspect aged 15 was ar...

Australia news live: Victoria attorney general nominates for state Labor leadership in heated meeting after Jacinta Allan quits as premier

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Allan urges women not to be discouraged from politics as she quits as Victorian premier. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said...

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival

The Guardian • 1 month ago

El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley StevensThe Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said his comments that progressives need to put the head of an “ogre” on a pike was in reference to US Senator John Fetterman – not his opponent, Haley Stevens.In a televised debate on Monday, the final head-to-head before the state’s...

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan urges women not to be discouraged from politics as she quits as Victorian premier; fuel excise cut extension ruled out

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Allan says a One Nation-Liberal coalition is the biggest risk to the state. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “ri...

Who is Ben Carroll, the man about to become Victoria’s next premier?

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Carroll, who was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious, had emerged as Allan’s only contender for the leadership on MondayLIVE: Jacinta Allan resigns as premier of VictoriaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn 2023, when then-public transport minister Ben Carroll failed in his surprising bid to secure the leadership of the Victorian Labor party...

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of Victoria and says Ben Carroll will have her ‘unqualified support’

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Allan says a One Nation-Liberal coalition is the biggest risk to the state. Follow updates liveJacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier before leadership challenge by Ben CarrollWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “ri...

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of Victoria before leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Allan says Ben Carroll will have her ‘unqualified support’ as leader if chosen. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We thoug...

Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier in face of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Premier steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of VictoriaWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has announced her resignation as Victoria’s premier after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday...

Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier ahead of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Premier announces she is stepping down from the top job ahead of expected spill, says her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’ The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has announced her resignation from the top job, after a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor just four months out from the state election.Allan on Monday had vowed to challenge for the leadership after a group of MPs told her she no longer ha...

Australia news live: Jacinta Allan leadership challenge: Victorian premier due to hold press conference as rival Ben Carroll focuses on ‘talking to colleagues’

The Guardian • 1 month ago

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, will be challenged by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We ...

Australia news live: Victorian Labor MPs gather before Jacinta Allan leadership challenge; NSW Liberal leader says Icac hearing ‘intensely uncomfortable listening’

The Guardian • 1 month ago

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, will be challenged by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We ...

PM praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they resign from ACTU

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday eveningThe leadership of the trade union movement is set for a major shakeup after the secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions announced their surprise departures.The ACTU’s secretary, Sally McManus, and its president, Michele O’Neil, revealed on Monday night they would ...

US influencer ‘couldn’t seem to get away’ from husband accused of killing her, ex-partner says

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Police believe Sara Gilson was killed by husband Jeremiah Duffy after she accused him on TikTok of child sexual abuseSara Gilson, the social media influencer who was killed after she publicly accused her husband of child sexual abuse, “couldn’t seem to get away” from Jeremiah Duffy despite filing multiple protective orders, Gilson’s ex-husband said in an interview.“She had been stuck in a relation...

DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Fraught time for Ken Martin as new reporting details cash-flow problem and divisions over party’s directionMounting financial pressures and growing internal turmoil at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have intensified scrutiny of chair Ken Martin, as new reporting detailed a deepening cash-flow problem, management concerns and widening divisions over the party’s direction less than 100 days...

Australia news live: Labor MPs gather before Victorian leadership challenge; PM praises outgoing ACTU ‘giants’

The Guardian • 1 month ago

The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, will be challenged by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastACTU president says now is the ‘right time’ to leaveMichele O’Neil, the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said it’s the “right time” to leave after she announced her departure alongside ACTU secretary Sally McManus.We ...

Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’ A controversial move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war is being taken by US military veterans as a sign of disrespect for the dead.“It’s such a huge disrespect for the families,” said Michael E Smith, a retired US rear admiral and the founder of National Security ...

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Tornado that blackened midday sky rips roofs off homes and flips vehicles in town of MenashaA tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as ferocious winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people.The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in ...

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Prosecutors claim singer killed Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose relationship and ruin his music careerA Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing, sexual abuse and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided after a five-day preliminary hearing that prosecutors had provided enough probable cause to put th...

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs

The Guardian • 1 month ago

PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs marketAndy Burnham will tell schools across England to adapt their curriculums to the needs of local businesses as part of a devolution drive aimed at tackling the jobs crisis for young people.By moving decision-making to local areas, the PM hopes the plan will make technical and vocational skills as valued as ...

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotinePolice are “conducting inquiries” into an image shared by Green party leader Zack Polanski on Instagram after Reform UK reported it for “inciting murder”.The image showed a man wearing a black T-shirt with the words “we’re only making plans for Nigel”, alongside a photograp...

Man convicted in Idaho college student killings seeks to withdraw guilty plea

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four college students in 2022, claims he pleaded guilty due to bad legal adviceA man convicted last year of killing four college students in Idaho has filed to withdraw his guilty plea and seek a new trial, claiming he pleaded guilty due to bad legal advice.Bryan Kohberger was convicted of breaking into a six-bedroom house in 2022 and killing four University o...

Australia news live: Anthony Albanese praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they step down from ACTU

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Prime minister pays tribute to secretary and president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions after surprise announcement. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn a statement, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, described Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as personal friends and “giants of the labour movement”.He said:Working families are in a stronger ...

Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general electionBridget Phillipson has been appointed Labour party chair, putting her at the vanguard of Labour’s battle to win the next general election.The former education secretary and architect of a landmark overhaul in special education needs (Send) provision in England will foll...

Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in jail until next extradition hearing

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Social media influencers fighting against extradition to UK where they face rape, sexual assault and other allegationsSocial media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, a federal judge said Monday.US magistrate Lauren Louis ...