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Discovery of explosive devices at substation leads to sabotage probe

Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.

Germany probes possible acts of sabotage after explosives found at substation

Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.

Russia blamed for explosive-laden drone found at German airport

After #Germany blamed #Russia for the explosive-laden #drone found at #Leipzig airport on August 4, #Berlin has introduced new sanctions against #Moscow. Namely, its consulate in #Bonn and the Russian House - a cultural centre thought to be a Russian #spy hub - in #Berlin.

Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink

Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said.Speaking at the Venice film festival ahead of the premiere of 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle’s Ink, Pearce said...

How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League

Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date.

Reform UK bans three journalists who have investigated party from its conference

Guardian City editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entryReform UK has banned at least three journalists who have investigated the party and Nigel Farage from its annual conference, which begins on Thursday.The Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, the investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and the broadcaster and biographer Michael Crick wer...

Reform UK bans three journalists who have criticised party from its conference

Guardian city editor Anna Isaac, investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and broadcaster Michael Crick refused entryReform UK has banned at least three journalists who have reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage from its annual conference, which begins on Thursday.The Guardian’s city editor, Anna Isaac, the investigative reporter Peter Geoghegan and the broadcaster and biographer Michael...

Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules

Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.

Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened

EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’German police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg.In a statement, Brandenburg police said they were leading a probe on suspicion of attempting to disrupt public services, causing an explosion and damaging critical i...

Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza

Baby stabbed to death in Sheffield was found on top of washing machine, court told

Two men and two women have been charged with murder after body of newborn girl found with 33 stab woundsA newborn baby girl died from multiple stab wounds before she was found on top of a washing machine in an outhouse in Sheffield, a court has heard.Two men and two women appeared in court on Wednesday charged with the murder of the newborn, named only as Baby S. She was found with 33 wounds from ...

China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit

Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.

EU countries showed 'broad support' for moving forward with visa ban for Russian combatants, Kallas says

EU member states showed "broad support" for moving forward with a visa ban for Russian ex-combatants and tougher rules for Russian tourists, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said, as the Leipzig drone attack renews security fears.

Dad who won a cabbage in 1977 scoops £4m Bath mansion, £250k cash and luxury perks through Omaze

Wayne Wood, 64, who last won a cabbage in a 1977 meat draw, has struck it big with a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath. He and wife Catherine also won £250,000 cash, a mortgage-free property, covered legal costs and £140,000 worth of furnishings through Omaze, turning his decades-old cabbage joke into reality.

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Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs.Drivers from the UK, the Netherlands and other countries have joined the compensation claim that could run ...

Indiana Dunes lodge reopens after 50 years, with a time capsule found inside

Teacher's welding dream turns into North Dakota's 32-mile giant sculpture highway

Nationwide migrant protests prompt appeals for calm in Spain's North African territory

People living in Ceuta have appealed for calm ahead of migrant protests planned across Spain on Wednesday evening.

Egypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region

Egyptian ​President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed China's Xi Jinping to Cairo on Wednesday, opening a visit that highlights Cairo's deepening ties with Beijing as regional turmoil prompts U.S. allies to reassess longstanding security relationships.

Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians

Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.

Vietnam arrests deputy minister over probe into huge bribes

Vietnamese police arrested a deputy health minister on Wednesday for allegedly accepting huge bribes, part of an investigation into a company accused of smuggling medical equipment, authorities said. Vietnam has pursued a high-profile anti-corruption campaign in recent years that has netted dozens of business leaders and senior government figures. Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan, a leading o...

Farage compares standards inquiry to investigations faced by fellow ‘outsider’ Trump

Reform UK leader dismisses criticism of his failure to register £5m gift as a sign of a ‘complainants’ society’Nigel Farage has compared his situation to that of Donald Trump being pursued by investigators for years, saying both of them are “outsiders” up against “the system”, as he admitted having become tetchy and aggrieved this summer.The Reform UK leader has been under huge scrutiny over his f...

Farage compares standards inquiry with investigations faced by fellow ‘outsider’ Trump

Reform UK leader dismisses criticism of his failure to register £5m gift as a sign of a ‘complainants’ society’Nigel Farage has compared his situation to that of Donald Trump being pursued by investigators for years, saying both of them are “outsiders” up against “the system”, as he admitted having become tetchy and aggrieved this summer.The Reform UK leader has been under huge scrutiny over his f...

New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school

Teachers and parents have warned against AI use in schools over concerns of ‘cognitive surrender’New York City will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, typically age 13 or 14. The prohibition is scheduled to be announced Wednesday and will go into effect next week.The change is part of a sweeping overhaul of the use of technology in the US’ largest ...