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CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
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CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit

Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chiefThe CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, US media reported, after flight data showed an American military aircraft flew to the Russian capital, where a US diplomatic motorcade was later spotted.CBS News quoted sources familiar with the situation as confirming Ra...

London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
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London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal

Drivers fear bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summerLondon bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.About 1,500 members of the Unite union working across north London and Essex are taking part in the four-day strike fro...

US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon
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US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon

Confidence index drops to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July amid frustration after five years of elevated inflationAmericans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran continued to push US gasoline prices above $4 per gallon.The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That was the lowes...

VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
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VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts

Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffsThe chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the company’s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.As Oliver Blume urged more than 10,000 wor...

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless’

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Maxwell sought to vacate Epstein-related conviction, alleging hidden trial evidence and juror’s abuse historySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal judge has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal effort to throw out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence, calling her claims “demonstrably meritless, and generally based on speculation, distortions...

Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – as it happened

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£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homesMinisters are looking at “a range of support” for vulnerable households struggling with rising bills, the energy secretary has said ahead of tomorrow’s Ofgem announcement on the energy cap level.PA Media reports forecasts have indicated that households could see their bill...

Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US goods as trade war escalates – live

Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US goods as trade war escalates – live

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Move by Canada comes after US president spent morning railing against the country, calling it the ‘most difficult’ nation he deals withSign up for the US Breaking News emailOn Truth Social, however, the president shot down assertions that the US talks with Canada collapsed in part due a proposed trade deal that would have weakened French language protections.“I would never interfere with Canadians...

Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims

Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims

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Anthony Seldon’s book alleges Badenoch asked fellow Tory ministers ‘if anyone was interested in changing the captain’Kemi Badenoch plotted with fellow Conservative cabinet ministers to remove Rishi Sunak as prime minister months before the general election, it has been claimed.Anthony Seldon, who has written political biographies of every prime minister since John Major, has alleged in a new book ...

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to avoid upcoming rules, experts say

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Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water useGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPlanned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls for a moratorium.The prime minister is aimin...

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say

Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say

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Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water useGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPlanned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls growing for a moratorium.The prime minister ...

One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts ‘in two minds’ about whether gay people should be equal

One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts ‘in two minds’ about whether gay people should be equal

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Footage shows senator on stage at the Church and State conference responding to question about party’s director James AshbyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s Malcolm Roberts told a conference earlier this year that he was in “two minds” about whether gay people should have equal rights.In footage from June’s Church and State conference, released on Sunday, the ...

New York business group sues Mamdani over city-owned grocery stores plan

New York business group sues Mamdani over city-owned grocery stores plan

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Multicultural Business Coalition sues New York City mayor, alleging plan for city-run stores will harm smaller grocersA New York City business group sued mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday over his plan to create five municipally owned grocery stores.The Multicultural Business Coalition, which says it represents hundreds of small supermarkets, filed two lawsuits in New York county supreme court on Mon...

Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months after breaching prevention order

Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months after breaching prevention order

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Philip Jerome, 49, repeatedly tried to contact the actor in the hope they would begin a relationship, court hearsA fan obsessed with Billie Piper has been jailed for 12 months after breaching a stalking prevention order.Philip Jerome, 49, had a sexual interest in the singer and actor and repeatedly tried to get in touch with her in the hope they would end up in a relationship, a court in Hampshire...

Louisiana supreme court justice wins rare $300,000 defamation trial against newspaper

Louisiana supreme court justice wins rare $300,000 defamation trial against newspaper

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Then Advocate editor-in-chief and writer testified editorial was not part of agenda against Jefferson Davis Hughes IIIA jury on Monday awarded $300,000 to a Louisiana supreme court justice over a 2019 editorial by the state’s largest newspaper in a rare defamation trial involving an elected public official.Jurors in Iberville parish, Louisiana, found that the editorial whose headline included “Jef...

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

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Deaths from disease are first in state in 35 years and just one day after Maryland declared outbreak in three countiesTwo unvaccinated individuals have died of measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials announced on Tuesday. The deaths are the first in the state in 35 years and have been announced just one day after Maryland declared a measles outbreak in three counties.Measles is one of the ...

UK officials prepare for potential Trump talks as Burnham plans New York trip

UK officials prepare for potential Trump talks as Burnham plans New York trip

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PM known to be keen to attend UN general assembly after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy in UkraineEurope live – latest updatesUK officials are making preparations for a potential meeting between Andy Burnham and Donald Trump after the prime minister said he hoped to attend next month’s UN general assembly in New York.Burnham is known to be particularly keen to attend the annual gathering after meeting...

‘The Trump-Putin relationship is the biggest mystery in international politics’: foreign correspondent Luke Harding answered your questions

‘The Trump-Putin relationship is the biggest mystery in international politics’: foreign correspondent Luke Harding answered your questions

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The Guardian’s Luke Harding discussed Trump, Putin and the state of the war in Ukraine, his expulsion from Russia, his new book Betrayal, and his career as a foreign correspondentIpswichred asks: Why is Russia considered a wider threat when it cannot even defeat Ukraine?Pressfreedomorbust asks: What do you think is the likelihood of Russia taking military action (drones or troops) against another ...

‘I love rats but we can’t live with them’: the headache of rising rodent populations around the world

‘I love rats but we can’t live with them’: the headache of rising rodent populations around the world

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Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities“The rodents have paid for every single bill I’ve ever had – every mortgage, every car payment, every pint of Guinness,” says Dr Robert Corrigan. “It’s been a great ride and I’m still at it.”New York-based Corrigan is one of the ...

‘Not any old vermin’: rats numbers are on the rise thanks to global heating – and poison may not be the answer

‘Not any old vermin’: rats numbers are on the rise thanks to global heating – and poison may not be the answer

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Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities“The rodents have paid for every single bill I’ve ever had – every mortgage, every car payment, every pint of Guinness,” says Dr Robert Corrigan. “It’s been a great ride and I’m still at it.”New York-based Corrigan is one of the ...

‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

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Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon boasting a Napoleonic fort and lush gardens is up for sale.Described as an “enchanting oasis of peace and beauty”, Crevan offers a “spectacular view” of Venice’s main island, but is far from its crowds. Continue reading...

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

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A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating a crash that killed seven people, including two police officers.PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat, which had been pursued by police, was driven the wrong way ...

Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

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Kenya Glasgow and her toddler died after lightning struck in Margate, near Fort LauderdaleA mother and her toddler were killed recently by a lightning strike in south Florida, local authorities said.The tragedy happened in Margate, near Fort Lauderdale, on Sunday. The victims were Kenya Glasgow, 31, and her two-year-old daughter, named in media reports as Kennedi. Continue reading...

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

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News comes day after 12 people were arrested over crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating the events leading up to the crash on the A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers.Cleveland police made the announcement after 12 people were arrested on Monday. Continue reading...

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

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Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with abou...

Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing

Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing

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US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus, why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White StripesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be ab...

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

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US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus why we are still so fascinated with Meg from the White StripesGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be able to take action before the midterm elections in Novem...

Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer

Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer

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Self-described misogynist and his brother, Tristan are playing role to generate income from online attention, Miami court filing saysAndrew Tate rented supercars and borrowed a yacht to appear “uberwealthy” and generate online engagement, his lawyer has said.Legal representatives for the self-described misogynist social media influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, have claimed the pair delibera...

Reader Q&A: international correspondent Luke Harding answers your questions now

Reader Q&A: international correspondent Luke Harding answers your questions now

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The Guardian’s Luke Harding is live now replying to your questions – from his new book on Trump and Putin to the state of the war in Ukraine, his explusion from Russia and his career as a foreign correspondentAsk a question: log in or sign up heresberney asks: Do you think the UK government should have taken the murder of Alexander Litvinenko more seriously and not have invited Putin to the 2012 O...

US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages

US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages

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Local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants, analysis of federal lobbying disclosures showsCongressional lobbyists working for fossil fuel firms that are exacerbating the climate crisis are simultaneously representing more than 300 local governments raising funding to recover from climate damage, according to a new analysis.The research by F Minus and Make Polluters Pay ...