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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAgence France-Presse28 Sept 2026

France’s far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections

Marine Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as her party and allies win enough seats to form caucus just months ahead of presidential poll France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies have secured a record 14 seats in the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong28 Sept 2026

Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he’d dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears

Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024 – nine months after discussion with friend Georgia Cook Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalStaff and agencies28 Sept 2026

Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says

David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled island Donald Trump offered to sell weapons to China while hosting its leader, Xi Jinping, last week, the US…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press27 Sept 2026

Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidad and Tobago singer known as the ‘calypso king of the world’, dies aged 91

Slinger Francisco, who performed as the Mighty Sparrow, died on Sunday surrounded by family in New York Slinger Francisco, known on stage as the Mighty Sparrow and dubbed the “calypso king of the world”, has died aged 91. Francisco, who…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent27 Sept 2026

Failure to protect free speech could cost Labour votes at next election, says Liberty

Polling for rights group shows issue is concern for voters and many feel recent policies have had negative effect Free speech will be a big concern for voters at the next general election, with the government’s current approach on the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press27 Sept 2026

Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo

Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaiian islands but threat of heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds persists Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNick Visser27 Sept 2026

Australia news live: Chalmers and Gallagher to present final budget outcome; RBA interest rate hike looms

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gallagher says final budget outcome will show $6bn improvement Gallagher and treasurer Jim Chalmers are set to present the final budget outcome today,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAchol Arok27 Sept 2026

Shannon felt a ‘sense of doom’ as she sought justice for sexual assault. A new NSW program hopes to alleviate that

Exclusive: Dedicated service to support sexual assault victim-survivors as they navigate legal system to open in NSW Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It took Shannon Stokes two years and 11 days to successfully…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press27 Sept 2026

Serbia’s populist president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister

Vučić not allowed to seek third presidential term and election will test his grip on rule after widespread protests Serbia’s populist president, Aleksandar Vučić, has resigned to pursue an attempt to become prime minister in an early…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPippa Crerar, Alexandra Topping and Kiran Stacey27 Sept 2026

Andy Burnham to fight next election with plan for NHS-style care service

PM says he is willing to expend political capital to bring in universal service that would be funded by ‘everybody’ Analysis: can Labour hang on to Burnham bounce? Andy Burnham will fight the next election with a pledge to finally fix the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJamie Grierson, Vikram Dodd and Helena Horton27 Sept 2026

Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US

Counter-terrorism police investigate whether Iran is behind suspected bomb plot after member of public calls 999 over suspicious vehicles Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot after armed…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPippa Crerar Political editor27 Sept 2026

‘Don’t squander it’: Can Labour hang on to the Burnham bounce?

Conference delegates grateful ousting Starmer has paid off, but relief tempered by fiscal headwinds ahead UK politics live – latest updates Even Andy Burnham’s closest allies accept that deposing Keir Starmer to install their man as leader…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot and Rajeev Syal27 Sept 2026

UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians

Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossings UK politics live – latest updates Shabana Mahmood will announce a new legal route for refugees…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalShane Harrison27 Sept 2026

Drumcree standoff shows Northern Ireland’s troubled past still threatens its peace

Governments will be hoping row over the contentious Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road can be defused Portadown march: latest updates Like a ghost from its troubled past, Drumcree has unexpectedly reappeared to remind people how far…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRowena Mason and Pippa Crerar27 Sept 2026

Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says minister

Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds UK politics live – latest updates Labour MPs have a moral responsibility to accept significant changes to the welfare…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEdward Helmore27 Sept 2026

UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war

Waltz says Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end war because they ‘were asking for everything up front’ The Trump administration ’s ambassador to the United Nations said the US rejected Iran ’s proposal to end the ongoing war there because…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJoanna Partridge27 Sept 2026

Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns

Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk The vast majority of the UK’s essential foods, including cereals, potatoes, sugar and oil, are grown in areas of England rated as having a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler and Alexandra Topping27 Sept 2026

Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay

Airport chiefs say 2035 operations deadline unachievable as critics say new delay makes case for project ‘even more dubious’ Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are once again up in the air after the prime minister refused to say whether…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMark Brown, Lisa O’Carroll and Shane Harrison27 Sept 2026

Tense standoff over loyalist march in Portadown as protesters block route

Sinn Féin leaders join those on streets opposing decision to allow Garvaghy Road parade for first time since 1998 Portadown march: latest updates Hundreds of protesters spent the day blocking the route of a hugely contentious parade in…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJohn Crace27 Sept 2026

Burnham refreshes the parts others can’t reach on the Andy and Laura show | John Crace

The PM oozes confidence and easy-going charm as he tells Laura Kuenssberg the hill he’ll die on is fixing social care UK politics live – latest updates In recent weeks there has been much speculation in some parts of the media that Andy…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJennifer Rankin27 Sept 2026

Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation

70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was eroded by sanctions against Russia Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal for a strict definition of neutrality that would have required Switzerland…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Martin27 Sept 2026

One Nation boss called David Farley an ‘asshole’ in lead-up to Farrer byelection, text messages reveal

Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia show that Kelvin Morton has also clashed with party HQ staff and Brisbane volunteers Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s general manager, Kelvin Morton –…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLuca Ittimani27 Sept 2026

RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011

Outcome of meetings of Reserve Bank on Monday and Tuesday will affect Australian mortgage rates, household budgets and house prices Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s key interest rate is expected to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Milmo27 Sept 2026

British celebrities beat AI companies lobbying to get free use of their work. They have a warning for Australia

‘People care about the songs, books and pictures that influence the critical moments in their lives,’ says the architect of the fightback in the UK Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast If you want to state the case…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler27 Sept 2026

Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England

US-owned firm says average monthly users at its UK arm surged to 700,000 with sales up by a third Love them or hate them, Lime ebikes are an increasingly common sight on England’s roads with new figures showing annual profits more than…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDenis Campbell Health policy editor27 Sept 2026

Three in four UK GPs ‘too busy to talk to their patients in depth’

Family doctors’ professional body finds the majority have no time to discuss preventative measures A friendly chat with your GP about your life, health and happiness was once a key part of the UK’s family doctor service. But most GPs no…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalChris Osuh Community affairs correspondent27 Sept 2026

Britain knew about the Holocaust as it happened. A new exhibition reckons with that truth

Research draws upon reporting and witness testimony, while a permanent memorial is planned for London The “complex and unsettling” story of what Britain knew during the Holocaust is being explored amid plans to create a new permanent…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJamie Grierson and Helena Horton27 Sept 2026

‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation

Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight Those living near RAF Fairford have been used to disturbance from protesters and a heavy police presence after the decision to allow…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAssociated Press27 Sept 2026

Two giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit

Pandas departed Chengdu for their new homes in Georgia as part of agreement between Chinese and US governments Two giant pandas departed Chengdu in south-western China early on Sunday for their new homes in Atlanta , Georgia, as part of an…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHelena Horton27 Sept 2026

Monty Don says he may have to let go of his gardeners after leaving BBC

Presenter reveals corporation has been paying part of their salaries to keep his Herefordshire garden camera-ready For 15 years, viewers have looked in amazement at Monty Don’s beautiful Herefordshire garden, known as Longmeadow, as he…

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