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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDamien Gayle1 day ago

Eight of England’s nine water companies still failing on environment, report finds

Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investment Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has summoned water industry bosses to Whitehall after a report found that the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Pulver1 day ago

Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85

The Berlin-born actress had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul Newman Elke Sommer, the prolific German star of the Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark, early 70s…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJohn Crace1 day ago

The ‘breathing space budget’ – breathing space for the government, that is | John Crace

John Healey aced the morning-after media round because his Martin Lewis measures left nothing to challenge him on Maybe it had been one of the greatest acts of political genius after all. The day after the budget is usually the moment when…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAditya Chakrabortty and Guardian moderators1 day ago

Reader Q&A: Send a question to Guardian economics columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

Guardian columnist, senior economics commentator and host of the new Radical Thinking podcast Aditya Chakrabortty will be online at 2pm GMT (9am EDT) on Friday to answer your questions on the big ideas around economics, society and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHelena Horton1 day ago

Reform UK launches its own ‘newspaper’ with Farage on front page

Party aims to build a ‘significant national publishing operation’ as first edition of the Reformer is distributed UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK has launched what it is calling a newspaper, featuring large pictures of Nigel…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJon Henley1 day ago

Finland launches criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of forest for datacentre site

Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre Finnish ⁠police have launched a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGwyn Topham Transport correspondent1 day ago

How did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?

Audio appears to point the finger at the control centre, but there are also questions around signalling and technical issues At least 69 people died when a high-speed train from Madrid to Seville hit another train on the same track from…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRowena Mason Whitehall editor1 day ago

Nigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament

Liberal Democrats deputy leader, Daisy Cooper, claims Reform UK leader ‘physically shoved’ colleague in May • UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has been accused of having shoved a female Liberal Democrat MP earlier this year,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJack Larkin1 day ago

Study of 100,000 Australians seeks causes of mental health disorders and early onset cancer

Sax Institute is recruiting for 18 and Up, an intergenerational study of wellbeing and ageing which follows its landmark 45 and Up study Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Researchers hope to better understand the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalChristopher Knaus1 day ago

Lawyers for Marist Brothers face questions over advice to keep serial offender out of ‘legal arena’

A once-confidential letter says child sexual abuser might implicate senior church officials if allowed near ‘the legal arena’ upon his release from jail Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Lawyers from a leading…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNino Bucci Justice and courts reporter1 day ago

Erin Patterson prepares for mushroom murders appeal ruling to learn if she could face retrial or longer jail term

Victorian court to hand down decision on Friday on two appeals regarding Patterson’s triple murder case Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Erin Patterson is set to find out if she could face a longer prison…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRichard Partington Senior economics correspondent1 day ago

Healey’s budget paves way for ‘brutal’ spending review next year, warns IFS

Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech John Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Milmo Global technology editor1 day ago

UK social media ban may lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID

Watchdog says under-16 ban may affect older teenagers without passport or licence, and that ‘motivated children’ will skirt restrictions More than 100,000 British teenagers risk being locked out of social media in the UK if they do not…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEmine Sinmaz1 day ago

Russell Brand’s wife tells court he is ‘amazingly attentive husband’

Giving evidence at her husband’s rape trial, Laura Brand says couple previously split up over his promiscuity Russell Brand’s wife has told a court that they previously split up over his promiscuity but that he was a “wonderful father” and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAlfie Packham1 day ago

‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback

As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence . John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPjotr Sauer1 day ago

​Pragmatic or pointless? Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin

With no single European representative negotiating directly with Moscow, some leaders are establishing their own channels – with messy results The Nordic countries rarely fall out in public over foreign policy, least of all over Russia.…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent1 day ago

HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist

‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in attempt to raise tax revenues Business live – latest updates The UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance managers” to more than 200…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKim Willsher in Paris1 day ago

Rare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mystery

‘Miracle’ cache of letters written by French scientist who died in ill-fated La Pérouse mission give personal account of 1785 voyage As he prepared to climb the scaffolding to be publicly executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793, Louis…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler1 day ago

Poundland on brink of administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk

Owner Gordon Brothers is filing notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bid Business live – latest updates The owner of Poundland has said it is preparing to appoint administrators, putting up to 12,000…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGraeme Wearden1 day ago

Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early

Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflation Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early, ending months…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent1 day ago

Lloyds executive criticises Healey for linking bank tax rises to energy bill support

Bank’s chief financial officer hopes measure in budget is temporary as sector provides loans that could fuel growth A top Lloyds Banking Group executive has criticised the chancellor for linking bank tax increases to energy bill support…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPhillip Inman1 day ago

‘Scattergun’ budget will still leave Britons facing higher energy bills, says leading thinktank

Healey’s bid to provide ‘breathing space’ over Iran war gives rich almost as much as poor, says Resolution Foundation Business live – latest updates Budget 2026: what it means for your wallet, your mortgage and your pay John Healey…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Sparrow1 day ago

Healey accused of a ‘complete failure’ to target energy bill support at those most in need – UK politics live

Resolution Foundation says ‘poorest half of households will gain… just £14 more than the £144 received by the richest half’ Good morning. The day after the budget is often the moment when big initiatives announced by the chancellor the day…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTess Ikonomou1 day ago

One Nation accuses PM of trying to ‘exert undue political influence’ by offering David Farley an extra staffer

Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese made ‘unsolicited’ offer of adviser with $200,000 salary to one of her MPs Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, offered the One Nation MP…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJustin McCurry in Tokyo1 day ago

Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry

Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’ The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its commercial tie-up with a Japanese…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent1 day ago

Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up profit margin on oil

Energy firm to return $5bn to shareholders as climate campaigners criticise high profits Shell has doubled its profits in the last quarter after the Middle East conflict drove up the price of oil and gas and created shortages in the global…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHilary Osborne, Heather Stewart and Guardian moderators1 day ago

Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questions

The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osborne and Heather…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRowena Mason Whitehall editor1 day ago

Healey vows to cut welfare bill before next election with ‘tough’ approach to young people

Chancellor’s comments come as fiscal watchdog says disability benefits will cost £100bn a year before end of decade Business live – latest updates John Healey had said there will be a reduction in the welfare bill before the next election,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy Political editor1 day ago

Albanese concedes savings needed as he faces internal Labor pressure on cost-of-living crisis

Prime minister vows not to slash health and education funding amid political problem over handling of economy Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has ruled out major cuts to health, education and…

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