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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy Political editor22 Oct 2026

Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’

New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% finished, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The cost of Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAgence France-Presse in Yangon22 Oct 2026

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years

Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions The son of Myanmar ’s Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to speak to the detained former democratic leader for the first time…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler22 Oct 2026

Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze

Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budget Sainsbury’s has warned of a “pretty challenging” market in the run-up to Christmas as households are “finding it tough” and food…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMark Brown North of England correspondent22 Oct 2026

Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029

Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuke Harding and agencies22 Oct 2026

Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine

Experts say Russia is trying to destroy energy infrastructure before winter and US ‘appeasement and flattery’ will not achieve peace Europe live – latest updates Russia has carried out a massive “demonstrative” attack on Ukraine,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRebecca Ratcliffe22 Oct 2026

Big pharma accused of ‘free-riding on nature’ as global fund attracts just $7,000

The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty Big pharmaceutical companies have been accused of “free-riding on nature”, after a landmark biodiversity fund that invites businesses to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRob Evans, Emine Sinmaz, Harry Davies and Louisa Loveluck22 Oct 2026

US military failed to notify UK police of drink-driving allegation against airman based in England

British authorities were unable to investigate case of Christopher Mooty, who went on to commit another offence The US military failed to notify British police of an allegation that one of its airmen had been drink-driving in Suffolk,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Sparrow22 Oct 2026

Chancellor accepts Labour has put a ‘lot of pressure’ on business and says helping entrepreneurs will be a budget priority – UK politics live

John Healey is expected to cut red tape requirements, particularly for smaller businesses The Office for National Statistics ’ latest report on crime figures is out. It covers crime in England and Wales in the year ending June 2026 and it…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida22 Oct 2026

French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil

France’s bond market hit by another bout of selling as country recovers from weekend protests Business live – latest updates French borrowing costs continued to rise on Thursday, as investors fret that France’s government is struggling to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent22 Oct 2026

West End to get another lesson from The History Boys two decades on

Nation’s favourite play makes London comeback amid renewed debate about future of humanities teaching The History Boys is to return to the West End for the first time in two decades, with a warning from its director of an “almost terminal…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGeneva Abdul22 Oct 2026

Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing could lose prison privileges under new rules

England and Wales judges will be able to keep inmates in their cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face their victims’ families in court Offenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court for sentencing could be…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa22 Oct 2026

Macron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live

‘The government must hold its nerve,’ Macron told reporters earlier this week French president Emmanuel Macron is back from his tour of the Gulf and convening a meeting with relevant ministers and intelligence services to figure out what…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong22 Oct 2026

Beau Lamarre-Condon visits McDonald’s drive-thru in van allegedly used to dispose of bodies, in CCTV shown to jury

CCTV footage shows the police officer buying fast food, attending hospital, and visiting three separate Bunnings stores in the days after the alleged murder Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent22 Oct 2026

Barclays profits up 12% as UK banks brace for tax increase in budget

Lender gives further £500m to shareholders after reporting £2.3bn in pre-tax profits from July to September Business live – latest updates Barclays is giving a further £500m to shareholders after reporting a jump in quarterly profits, as…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCatie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter22 Oct 2026

Airbnb guests freed from chores involving ‘significant effort’ under new global rules

Accommodation platform acts after long-standing guest complaints over doing dishes, taking out rubbish and stripping beds Airbnb hosts will no longer be able to ask guests to strip beds or wash dishes under the accommodation platform’s new…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRobert Booth22 Oct 2026

AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened

Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMartin Belam22 Oct 2026

Thursday news quiz: Liz is absurd, Apu finds words and a bloke steals a bird

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? The Thursday quiz is aware of standard international units of time, such as the Liz Truss (49 days) and the Scaramucci (11 days).…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor22 Oct 2026

Wanted: new No 10 adviser to help citizens deal with rise of AI

Andy Burnham advertises for policy experts in technology, economic growth and cost-of-living challenges Andy Burnham is to recruit a number of advisers to plug gaps in No 10, including an expert on how AI will affect society. The roles…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler22 Oct 2026

Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north London

Grocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month As part of a £1bn investment plan , Waitrose has chosen Cricklewood in north London as the location for its first…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRaphael Rashid in Seoul22 Oct 2026

North Korea prepares to restart propaganda loudspeakers as ties sour with South

Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, issues warning after inspecting border fortifications against backdrop of rising tensions Propaganda loudspeakers aimed at South Korea will be ready to restart within days along the entire border, Kim…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJordyn Beazley22 Oct 2026

Man fined after 700 frozen and taxidermied animals found on Victorian property

Antiques store owner, 74, pleads guilty to 13 charges after regulator uncovers hundreds of animals at his home and shop Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The white-walled room packed with magpies, galahs and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalStephanie Convery and Caitlin Cassidy22 Oct 2026

Man arrested for allegedly making threats at Hannah Beazley’s electorate office while armed with nunchucks

Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ – days after Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian office Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong22 Oct 2026

‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Coogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAgence France-Presse22 Oct 2026

Canadian publisher Boréal ends relationship with novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged use of AI

Author withdrawn from France’s Prix Goncourt last month has repeatedly denied using artificial intelligence to write novel The publisher of top-selling Haitian Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien, who was removed from France’s most…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Smee Queensland state correspondent22 Oct 2026

Sam Wood makes bid for bail over domestic violence charges to supreme court

Former reality star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former reality television star Sam Wood will go to the Queensland…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJonathan Yerushalmy and agencies22 Oct 2026

Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections The US state department has ordered some diplomats and the families of US government…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor21 Oct 2026

Royal Navy lacks resources to counter Russian threat in high north, MPs warn

Committee cites shortfalls of submarines and warships and says ‘dramatic progress’ needed by end of decade Britain risks failing to deter future Russian aggression in the high north beyond the UK because of shortfalls in the number and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies21 Oct 2026

Aneurin Bevan’s personal security file was ‘remarkably tame’ – National Archives

Some in UK’s security services questioned why Welsh Labour firebrand was of interest Aneurin “Nye” Bevan, the Welsh Labour firebrand who spearheaded the creation of the NHS, was monitored by security services for more than two decades,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press21 Oct 2026

House prices falling in every Australian capital city for first time in 15 years

House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter to $1.66m, according to Domain report Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast House prices are falling across every capital city…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNicola Davis Science correspondent21 Oct 2026

Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests

Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learning Orangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests. Scientists…

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