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‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump
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‘Loving our country sounds like an abused spouse saying they love their abuser’: Robert De Niro leads crowd in rallying cry against Trump

The actor starts chant after president said he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation, not even a little bit’Robert De Niro has renewed his attack on Donald Trump at an event in New York on Sunday. Speaking at Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the first amendment, the actor led the crowd in a repeated cry of “shut the fuck up!” in response to assorted remarks and policies of the curren...

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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK
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Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’UK politics live – latest updatesHow will the ban work?UK parents: how do you feel about the ban?Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have warned as ministers push to ena...

Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February
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Savage, a play about Paul O’Grady’s rise to national treasure, to premiere in February

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard Play to step into Lily Savage’s heels in Jonathan Harvey’s playFew showbusiness careers begin in a towering blond beehive in the gay pubs of Vauxhall and end with MPs pausing prime minister’s questions to pay tribute.But a new play inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady will chart the beginning of that unlikely journey from care worker to Lily Savage, with her d...

Zelenskyy says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeted Unesco site, as 11 confirmed dead – Europe live
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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘deliberately’ targeted Unesco site, as 11 confirmed dead – Europe live

Ukraine’s president dismisses Moscow’s claim that it did not target Kyiv’s Pechersk Lavra monastery, ahead of meeting of G7 leaders in FranceKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across UkraineMacron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summitMeanwhile, Unesco has formally condemned the Russian strikes on Ukraine that hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, “one of Ukrain...

Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules
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Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules

Judges overturn decision of high court that government proscription of group under Terrorism Act was wrongThe high court was wrong to rule that the ban on Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws was unlawful, the court of appeal has concluded.A five-strong panel, including the two most senior judges in England and Wales, overturned February’s decision of the lower court that the proscription of...

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‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reels from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm

‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reels from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm

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The family of Leah Stewart are braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of the woman critically injured in Saturday’s horrific shark attack at Coogee beach is still coming to terms with the catastrophic scope of her injuries and the heartbreaking im...

Unesco fears ‘significant’ damage to Kyiv cathedral after Russian attack, as G7 leaders set to meet – Europe live

Unesco fears ‘significant’ damage to Kyiv cathedral after Russian attack, as G7 leaders set to meet – Europe live

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G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and IranKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across UkraineMacron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summitMeanwhile, Unesco has formally condemned the Russian strikes on Ukraine that hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, “one of Ukraine’s most si...

‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reel from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm

‘Life-changing’ injuries: family reel from ‘tragic situation’ as Coogee shark attack victim loses arm

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The family of Leah Stewart are braced for more bad news and the impact on her 18-month-old daughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of the woman critically injured in Saturday’s horrific shark attack at Coogee Beach are still coming to terms with the catastrophic scope of her injuries and the heartbreaking i...

Key takeaways from the Guardian’s inquiry into the church’s handling of a predatory priest

Key takeaways from the Guardian’s inquiry into the church’s handling of a predatory priest

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Despite reports of Anthony Odiong preying on female congregants, the Catholic church extended his termCatholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before actingCatholic clergy leaders wanted to add nearly a decade to a priest’s temporary role as pastor at a suburban New Orleans church despite knowing several women had accused him of sexual misconduct ...

‘Dreamers’ are losing their jobs waiting for renewals under Trump: ‘It feels like a personal attack’

‘Dreamers’ are losing their jobs waiting for renewals under Trump: ‘It feels like a personal attack’

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The process to renew Daca immigration status used to take a few weeks – now it drags on for monthsIt’s been six months since Claudia first applied to renew her US immigration status – a process that, for the last 14 years, would only take a few weeks.But now, the prolonged delay has put her life on hold. Claudia, who moved to the US when she was four, has maintained legal status as a “Dreamer” wit...

Hunter Biden’s funny, honest X posts win fans – even Republicans

Hunter Biden’s funny, honest X posts win fans – even Republicans

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Self-deprecating jokes and mental health advocacy have gone viral, and his political commentary is proving popularIt’s been quite the journey for Hunter Biden. In the space of a few weeks, the former first son has gone from a man seen as a political liability to an unlikely galvanizing force within the Democratic party, through his emergence on social media as a mental health advocate, razzer of R...

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting

Catholic church had been alerted to Texas priest’s sexual predation for years – but dawdled before acting

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Church officials had extended the temporary term of Anthony Odiong, recently convicted of sexual assault, even after women came forward with allegations of abuseKey takeaways from the Guardian’s inquiry into the church’s handling of a predatory priestInternal Catholic church files obtained by the Guardian reveal that clergy leaders wanted to quadruple what was supposed to be a temporary, three-yea...

Donald Trump’s UFC fights at White House marred by smear aimed at Michelle Obama – US politics live

Donald Trump’s UFC fights at White House marred by smear aimed at Michelle Obama – US politics live

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President’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn overshadowed by chants about former first ladyHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump’s UFC fights held on the White House lawn were marred by a misogynistic smear aimed at former first lady Michelle Obama last night.Trump arrives in Evian-les-Bains on Monday afternoon for talks with G7 leaders, including some who have been sh...

Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears

Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears

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Teenager pleads not guilty after being accused of planning attacks on Liberal party and Labour Day marchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 16 in 202...

From Bloomsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes

From Bloomsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes

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The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and cultureAfter exploring the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the emergence of Gareth Southgate’s England team, James Graham has turned his attention to one of the most important political figures of the 20th century: John Maynard Keynes.His new play, The Standard of Living, directed by Nicholas Hytner and opening ...

From Bloombsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes

From Bloombsbury to Whitehall: new play reimagines life of John Maynard Keynes

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The Standard of Living by James Graham traces economist’s influence on British politics and cultureUK politics live – latest updatesAfter exploring the rise of Rupert Murdoch and the emergence of Gareth Southgate’s England team, James Graham has turned his attention to one of the most important political figures of the 20th century: John Maynard Keynes.His new play, The Standard of Living, directe...

Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83

Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83

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In a career spanning five decades, he was best known for the ITV current affairs programme The Cook Report The investigative journalist Roger Cook, best known for the current affairs programme The Cook Report, has died aged 83, his family said in a statement.A statement from ITV on Monday said: “In a career spanning an incredible five decades, Roger Cook’s ground-breaking approach to investigative...

Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit

Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit

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Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refused to apologise for deaths in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesFury has continued to mount in India over US refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz, further straining relations between the two countries as their leaders meet at the G7 summit in France this week.Last week, ...

Rinehart buys ‘significant’ stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX – as it happened

Rinehart buys ‘significant’ stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX – as it happened

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister and foreign minister have issued a lengthier statement welcoming the agreement made by the US and Iran, and called for continued restraint to avoid further escalation.President Donald Trump made the announcement he had signed a deal this morning, saying the strait of Hormuz would be reopened.Contin...

Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe

Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe

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Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of AustraliaHot weather is expected across Europe this week as heatwave conditions build over large swathes of the continent.A mass of hot air from the Sahara has settled over the Iberian peninsula and spread into southern and western France, pushing temperatures widely into the low- and mid-30s celsius...

Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind

Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind

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Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers reshaping the global order’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal Andrew Hastie says Australia should dramatically scale up investment in artificial intelligence to preserve strategic independence and warns the country risks being “a supplicant state” tethered...

Starmer says he hopes social media ban for under-16s will come into force next spring – UK politics live

Starmer says he hopes social media ban for under-16s will come into force next spring – UK politics live

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Prime minister announces ban, saying social media is making children unhappy and unsafeSocial media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announcesStarmer acknowledges some teenagers will get round these restrictons. But that does not make the rules pointless, he says.Will it mean that no child ever looks at social media again? No.But look, this might shock you, but it doesn’t shock parents of...

Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent

Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent

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UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already ownBusiness live – latest updatesThe retail billionaire Mike Ashley has launched his second takeover bid in a week, attempting to snap up Australian footwear business Accent Group, days after announcing a tilt at Hugo Boss.Ashley’s Frasers Group, which already owns the biggest single stake ...

EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live

EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live

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G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and IranKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across UkraineMacron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summitThe G7 summit host, France’s president Emmanuel Macron, also condemned the attack on the Unesco-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monaster...

Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis

Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis

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Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committeeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has signalled the federal government is open to extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise to help cushion motorists from a months-long tail from the Middle East confli...

‘Eyes up, screens down’: Victoria restricts tech in high school classrooms to two hours a day in national first

‘Eyes up, screens down’: Victoria restricts tech in high school classrooms to two hours a day in national first

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Academic says laptops have ‘completely overtaken’ traditional note-taking and research other states should ‘absolutely’ follow the state’s leadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian secondary school students will spend less time on screens and more time using pen and paper under a national-first plan to limit clas...

Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say

Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say

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Family of Sydney mum Leah Stewart say they are ‘shocked’ and reveal more surgeries scheduled in coming daysThe woman injured in Saturday’s shark attack at Coogee beach has had her arm amputated and remains in a critical condition, her family has revealed.Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old schoolteacher, mother and dedicated ocean swimmer, was attacked by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark at about 1...

Oil prices tumble and markets rally amid hopes strait of Hormuz will reopen

Oil prices tumble and markets rally amid hopes strait of Hormuz will reopen

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Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crudeMiddle East crisis: live updatesPeace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopenWhat do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain?Global oil prices have tumbled and stock markets rallied amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal may end the grea...

Melbourne wellness influencer found short of breath and clammy after home birth hours before death

Melbourne wellness influencer found short of breath and clammy after home birth hours before death

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Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable complication after giving birth without any trained medical staff, an inquest hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne wellness influencer was found lying on the floor of her home in an altered state of consciousness beside a large blood clot in the hours before she d...

Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces

Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces

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UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online contentAccess to social media will be banned in the UK for users under 16, Keir Starmer has announced, in what he described as “real change for our children and our future”.“Social media is making children unhappy, it’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them, and it could ...