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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGuardian Staff23 Oct 2026

Starlink access for Ukraine limited after Trump’s claims satellite service restored, officials say – Europe live

The satellite service was still operating at a cap of 161km/hr, crippling key air defences In Vienna this morning, Austria’s foreign ministry has announced it is kicking out another four Russian diplomats over “activities incompatible…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMegan Davies, Claire Jones and Magdalena Shopova for MetDesk23 Oct 2026

Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter

Storm Adam brings heavy rain to Valencia, Alicante and Balearic Islands, as Storm Austen gusts strike England and Wales Storm Adam brought torrential rain to eastern Spain earlier this week. In Pego, Alicante, 632mm fell in 36 hours with…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMark Sweney23 Oct 2026

Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back

Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey is due to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmrit Dhillon in Delhi23 Oct 2026

India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’

Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed The Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk took her case to the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Basford Canales23 Oct 2026

Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight

David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates looms Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast More than a week after allegations that Greens senator…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJennifer Rankin in Brussels23 Oct 2026

EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence

Officials will call on UK to ‘step up’ financial support at Brussels summit – with post-Brexit issues also on agenda EU leaders will press Andy Burnham at a summit in Brussels to contribute more to Ukraine’s defence effort in 2027. EU…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAlfie Packham and Guardian readers23 Oct 2026

‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLibby Brooks23 Oct 2026

Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia

In today’s newsletter: ​Born from the fury surrounding the deadly Novi Sad station collapse, Serbia’s Student List has taken its protests all the way to the elections in an unprecedented grassroots campaign Good morning. As waves of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJillian Ambrose23 Oct 2026

Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter

Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure imports Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAngela Giuffrida in Milan23 Oct 2026

Milan braces for more unrest as debate intensifies over Italy’s ‘lost generation’

Protests and fringe violence expose sharp divide between marginalised and immigrant youth and those with greater prospects Martina Miccichè was filming riot police kicking and beating a teenager with batons as they dragged him along Piazza…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent23 Oct 2026

Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit

Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next month A deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK could be deferred by six months in a bid to ensure Andy…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAletha Adu23 Oct 2026

MoD seeks out-of-court resolution over compensation battle with gay veterans

Exclusive: West Streeting says MoD in talks amid legal challenge by LGBT staff forced out of military Wes Streeting is pursuing an out-of-court resolution to a legal battle over compensation for gay veterans who were forced to resign from…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Commins23 Oct 2026

Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse

High inflation, low growth and rising unemployment can be added to the federal treasurer’s wall of worries Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers in a speech last week offered the scant encouragement that…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press23 Oct 2026

Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China’s Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes

Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, officials say, while at least seven aftershocks recorded A magnitude-7 earthquake has hit China’s Tibet region, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAjit Niranjan23 Oct 2026

Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn

People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll Heat killed a record 50,000 people in European cities this summer, new research suggests, with scientists…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAshifa Kassam European community affairs correspondent23 Oct 2026

Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time in his reign to quash a bill aimed at bringing abortion laws…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRichard Partington Senior economics correspondent23 Oct 2026

UK consumer confidence falls at fastest rate since Covid as cost of living bites

Economic fallout from war in Middle East adds to pressures on consumers and on chancellor before budget Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Brexit vote as the escalating…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJosh Butler23 Oct 2026

Nationals leader Matt Canavan eyes move to lower house as pollster warns of One Nation wipeout

Michelle Landry announces she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia at the next election Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Matt Canavan could attempt a switch to the House of Representatives after…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmanda Meade Media correspondent23 Oct 2026

Mother sought advice from Alan Jones after broadcaster’s alleged indecent assault of her son, court hears

Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Listen to the podcast Alan Jones on Trial The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones continued to seek advice from the broadcaster after…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPresented by Helen Pidd with Tom Phillips; produced by Ivor Manley, Eli Block and Ross Burns; executive producer Sami Ke23 Oct 2026

Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon – podcast

Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live there in the Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday. Send your comments and questions to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong23 Oct 2026

‘I’ve killed someone’: Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly confessed to friend and asked for help moving bodies, court told

Friend tells jury Lamarre-Condon told him in early 2024 ‘I shot the first one through the head and the second one through the door’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly confessed to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Smee Queensland state correspondent23 Oct 2026

Embattled Queensland minister Amanda Camm quits Crisafulli frontbench citing health and safety reasons

Camm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departure Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Queensland minister Amanda…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAgence France-Presse23 Oct 2026

Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election

Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday Explained: what’s at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main issues and potential fallout About 150,000 supporters of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDonna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science22 Oct 2026

Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station

Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on the 2028 mission Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has sent an offer…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press22 Oct 2026

Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10

NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued Australian A-lister Rebel Wilson has secured a major court victory after co-producers of her debut…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNatricia Duncan, Caribbean correspondent22 Oct 2026

King Charles urged ‘as human brother’ to support reparations talks at Caribbean summit

Caricom commission chair Hilary Beckles wants king to ensure Commonwealth becomes a ‘moral institution committed to human justice’ The head of the Caribbean’s reparations commission has appealed to King Charles III as a “human brother”…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Gregory Health editor22 Oct 2026

Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in care Thousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPippa Neill Environment reporter22 Oct 2026

Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer

PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraft The UK government is to create an AI Cobra unit to spot wildfires after this year’s record-breaking summer saw devastating blazes across…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Beaumont-Thomas Music editor22 Oct 2026

Raye wins 2026 Mercury prize for This Music May Contain Hope

Singer who has had record-breaking Brit awards success adds to haul thanks to massively ambitious big-band album Raye is the winner of the 2026 Mercury prize, for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope. Her win – for a hugely…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent22 Oct 2026

UK to relax post-2008 rules that hold City bosses accountable for wrongdoing

Regulators say removing ‘unnecessary burdens’ will save businesses about £2bn over 10 years The UK is watering down rules introduced in the aftermath of the financial crisis that were designed to hold City bosses accountable for…

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