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Kyiv residents describe how repeated Russian missile attacks have transformed daily life as the war reaches far beyond the front lines.
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Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say
Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires.
Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton dies – latest updates
Legendary country singer died surrounded by loved ones after being diagnosed with cancer, her team says; Beyoncé, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves and others pay tribute Dolly Parton dies aged 80 | Celebrity tributes | A life in picturesParton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside outShare your tributes and memories of Dolly PartonOur picture editors have collated Dolly Parton’s lif...
Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more supportNils Pratley: Labour’s energy bills crisis is getting worse. Political honesty is essentialBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years this winter after months of soaring market prices caused the government’s price cap to ri...
Britons to face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more supportMillions of households in Great Britain will face the highest energy charges in three years this winter after months of soaring market prices caused the government’s price cap to rise for a second time in three months.Gas and electricity prices will rise by 4% from October under the new energy price c...
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Middle East live: Netanyahu says diplomatic deal not possible with Iranian 'savages'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump's new campaign of economic pressure. Trump on Monday declared "economic D-Day" aimed at destroying Iran's economy, which has already endured years of sanctions, but he has shown reluctance to resume a full-scale war. Follow our live...
Middle East live: Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks with Oman
Tehran warned on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States ends the war, despite discussions with Oman on a temporary transit corridor in the vital waterway. Washington had earlier announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran to capitulate, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening the country with "economic asphyxiation". Follow our liveblog ...
Iran, Oman agree on new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Top official says Iran, Oman have agreed new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
At least 14 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire triggered by air-con fault
At least 14 infants were killed in a fire at a state-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad on Wednesday, the prime minister said, with local media blaming the tragedy on a fault in the air conditioning system. The blaze started around 7am at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, on the third floor of the hospital’s mother and child health ward, said broadcaster Geo TV, which put ...
15 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire triggered by air-con fault
At least 15 infants were killed when a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, triggered by a fault in air conditioning systems, local broadcaster Geo TV reported on Wednesday. The blaze started at around 7am at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, on the third floor of the hospital’s mother and child health ward, the broadcaster said. Islamabad chief com...
Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘not as bad as I thought!’
Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris ‘24, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael “Raygun” Gunn says her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was “not as bad as I thought!” after the Sydney-based breakdancer revealed she had finally watched back the moment that catapulted her to international fame – and mockery.The Sydney academi...
1,500-year-old child burial unearthed in Peru with whistles, rattle and vessel
Archaeologists found a 1,500-year-old infant burial in northern Peru. The child was buried with whistles, a rattle, and a sculptural vessel. This burial displays patterns characteristic of the ancient Moche culture. The discovery occurred in a residential area, offering insights into daily life. Excavations continue to expand understanding of the Moche community.
Fire in Pakistan hospital nursery kills at least 14 newborns, officials say
A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital killed at least 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said.
Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty
In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US presidentGood morning. When the Guardian asked Canadian readers whether they planned to boycott US products after dramatic escalations in the ongoing DC/Ottawa trade war, we received more than 2,000 responses within 12 hours.This inundation is perhaps evidence of the exis...
‘Squeezed further’: calls for SME energy subsidies as Hong Kong power fuel surcharges soar
An industry leader and a lawmaker have called for subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises after fuel surcharges imposed by Hong Kong’s two power suppliers rose by nearly 80 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, since March, amid the Middle East conflict. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, announced that its fuel clause charge would rise ...
‘Squeezed further’: calls for SME energy subsidies as power fuel surcharges soar
An industry leader and a lawmaker have called for subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after fuel surcharges imposed by Hong Kong’s two power suppliers jumped by nearly 80 per cent and 15 per cent respectively since March, following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, announced that its fu...
Seven dead, nine Chinese workers missing after fire at gas chemical complex in Russia
A fire at a gas chemical complex in Russia's Amur region has claimed seven lives. Six Chinese nationals were among the deceased in the Tuesday incident. Nine more Chinese workers are currently missing after the blaze. The fire broke out at the facility and was later extinguished. The plant's press service confirmed the tragic events occurred.
Fire at hospital nursery in Pakistan’s capital kills 14 newborns, officials say
Officials in Pakistan say a fire that erupted at a newborn nursery at a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital has killed 14 babies
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan's remote islands, injuring 2
A powerful typhoon is heading west over the East China Sea after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts, flight cancellations and threatening landslides
Hong Kong police officer suspected of accidentally discharging firearm at base
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The alleged incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was believed to have been fired. No one was injured. Polic...
Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharges firearm at base
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the force h...
Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharges firearm at base loading area
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm in at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the forc...
European nations to go back on threat to boycott FIFA
European nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions but are discussing other protests against Gianni Infantino's ongoing but embattled leadership, Sky News understands.
European nations set to withdraw threat to boycott FIFA
European nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions but are discussing other protests against Gianni Infantino's ongoing but embattled leadership, Sky News understands.
Ukraine's €23 billion funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.
Oregon teen builds free platform to help students find research mentors and publish their work
Inspired by her own struggles during a research internship, Riya Velhal, a driven high school junior, established StratScholar. This innovative initiative is dedicated to providing mentorship and resources that empower young researchers, particularly those in middle and high schools. By fostering accessible research experiences and honing critical research and communication skills, StratScholar en...