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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart13 Aug 2026

UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices

GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’ Business live – latest updates Economic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran war began to take…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAchol Arok13 Aug 2026

Three private school students charged after alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Sydney’s east

The three teenagers are students at Scots College, one of Sydney’s oldest boys’ private schools Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Three students from a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAlexandra Topping Political correspondent13 Aug 2026

Clacton byelection polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates

Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader Polls have opened in Clacton, with thousands of residents in the Essex seat to vote in a ballot featuring Nigel Farage and a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRowena Mason Whitehall editor13 Aug 2026

Yvette Cooper says Labour ‘did not do government very well’ under Starmer

Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launch Yvette Cooper admits Labour has “not done government very well” in the last couple of years, and accused Keir…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLibby Brooks13 Aug 2026

Thursday briefing: What happens after an asylum hotel closes?

In today’s newsletter: With more sites closed and more lives upended, a look at the rhetoric and reality of where asylum seekers should be housed Good morning. This week, immigration minister Anna Turley announced, with minor fanfare, the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJordyn Beazley13 Aug 2026

Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case

Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence team Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRajeev Syal Home affairs editor13 Aug 2026

Category C and women’s prisons could be upgraded to ease overcrowding

Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails Ministers are examining a possible upgrade of security at men’s category C and women’s prisons to deal with an overcrowding…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAdam Morton13 Aug 2026

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2033 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press13 Aug 2026

Students shun calls to stay in school as anti-Hanson protesters gather across Australia

High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to ‘stand up against the far right’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRachel Savage13 Aug 2026

Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections. Hakainde…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent13 Aug 2026

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGwyn Topham Transport correspondent13 Aug 2026

Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds

Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner Bereaved families or seriously injured victims of road crime feel “forgotten by the system” with offences not…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNino Bucci Justice and courts reporter13 Aug 2026

Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest

Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last year Two Victorian police officers have been charged with assault after allegedly using a Taser and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPenry Buckley13 Aug 2026

Reformers were ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ in taking over NSW Liberals, Catholic schools boss says

Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney tells Icac corruption inquiry that Christain factional group driven by ‘a calling … a duty’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuca Ittimani and Josh Taylor13 Aug 2026

Telstra CEO gets $700,000 pay rise to $6.8m despite Australia-wide outage

Telco board cuts senior executive bonuses by total $1.3m after tech fail that affected millions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Telstra has paid its chief…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy and Krishani Dhanji13 Aug 2026

David McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents

Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPeter Walker, Tobi Thomas and Aletha Adu12 Aug 2026

Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns

RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis Nurses are collapsing during shifts amid “inhumane and impossible” conditions caused by extreme heat, their union has…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJosh Taylor Technology reporter12 Aug 2026

Pay with a glance at a screen as biometric technology company begins push into Australian retail

Customers will be able to pay using face and palm scans, potentially speeding up transactions – but rollout of the technology is likely to be slow Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuca Ittimani and Jonathan Barrett12 Aug 2026

Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken

Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning around Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ignore the doomsday warnings about the government’s tax…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKrishani Dhanji12 Aug 2026

Australia politics live: Rio Tinto given $2.5bn bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter; tech giants face law to pay for news content

Tim Ayres says bailout means the facility will remain operational until 2039. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Bragg was sharing ‘personal views’ in press club speech, says Paterson…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEmma Graham-Harrison in Qusra12 Aug 2026

Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes

Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror Israeli militants have besieged two Palestinian families in their homes since the weekend, aiming to take over their properties in…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAshifa Kassam in Madrid, Miranda Bryant and Chris Michael in London12 Aug 2026

Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland It was a moment of awe shared by millions across Europe: an eclipse that blocked out the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSteven Morris Cornwall12 Aug 2026

‘A magical eeriness’: Cornwall comes together for communal moment during solar eclipse

People came from far and wide to witness phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of years At 6pm the beach and village began to empty, and those in the know headed up the hill towards the old granite coastguard station on the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalOscar Lopez12 Aug 2026

Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014

Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence The former governor of Guerrero state in Mexico has been formally charged over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent12 Aug 2026

Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision

Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participants Broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host the Eurovision song contest if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGeneva Abdul12 Aug 2026

Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence

Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his home Myanmar’s ousted ambassador to the UK has gone on trial on trespassing charges for refusing to leave a diplomatic residence…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRachel Hall12 Aug 2026

Politicians among mourners at funeral service for Ann Widdecombe

Family, friends and colleagues attend service at Buckfast Abbey, which former MP described as her ‘safe haven’ About 100 family, friends and colleagues of Ann Widdecombe have attended a funeral service for the former Conservative minister,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHelena Horton, Deborah Solomon and Rachel Hall12 Aug 2026

WhatsApp ‘drops’, price hikes and queues in scramble for solar eclipse specs

Amid doubling prices and fraying tempers, shoppers hunt for elusive eyewear to prepare for rare eclipse of sun • Europe solar eclipse – latest updates A secretive WhatsApp group was pinging with notifications throughout Wednesday, letting…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalFiona Harvey and Safeerah Ahmed12 Aug 2026

Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK

PM to look at imposing restriction on devices in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough The government will look at banning disposable barbecues as wildfires continue to rage across the UK, Andy Burnham has said.…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRichard Adams Education editor12 Aug 2026

Cambridge agrees to hold independent inquiry into Jason Arday appointment

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice says she recognises the ‘difficult case’ has damaged the university Cambridge University’s leadership has bowed to internal pressure for an independent investigation into its appointment of Jason Arday as a…

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