Channel 4 ‘fired’ Boris Johnson from US election show for promoting his book, co-host says

06/11/2024 01:15 The Guardian

Former British prime minister kept bringing up his memoir despite being warned to ‘put it away’ and was later replaced on TV panelUS election 2024 – latest updatesUS election results 2024: live map and trackerBoris Johnson was “fired for banging on about his book” during a guest appearance on Channel 4’s coverage of the US election, according to the programme’s co-host, Krishnan Guru-Murthy.It was not clear whether Johnson’s exit from the programme had been planned or if he had departed early. Continue reading...

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Israeli strikes kill at least 38 in Gaza as ceasefire talks reach critical point

Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington as momentum gathers in negotiations for a US-sponsored deal Israeli warplanes launched a wave of strikes in Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 38 Palestinians, according to hospital officials, as talks over a ceasefire in the devastated territory reached a crit...

06/07/2025 22:05 The Guardian

Texas floods reveal limitations of disaster forecasting under climate crisis

Texas’s ‘flash flood alley’ could bring even more floods in near future as Trump cuts compound with warming climateThe ongoing challenges of forecasting extreme weather during the era of the climate crisis have been brought to the fore again amid catastrophic flash flooding in the “hill coun...

06/07/2025 17:10 The Guardian

Australian doctors call for clampdown on social media influencers allegedly glamorising poker machines

Doctors’ warning comes after report reveals the social cost of gambling in Victoria had doubled to $14bnFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe peak body for Australian doctors has urged politicians and social media compa...

06/07/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Texas floods: search continues with dozens dead or missing

Hundreds of rescuers searching for those missing in devastating floods including girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth campTexas continues grim flood recoveryThe hills along the Guadalupe River in central Texas are dotted with century-old youth camps and campgrounds where generations of families...

06/07/2025 12:29 The Guardian

Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump

The 32-year-old was instrumental in high-profile national security firings, and has cheerled the attacks on IranAfter years of claiming to be the vanguard of a new “America First” isolationist movement rebelling against the neoconservative policies of the George W Bush administration that led to...

06/07/2025 11:00 The Guardian

So big, so beautiful: Fox News ignores the critics and champions Trump’s bill

Rightwing network downplays criticism from economists and says bill is ‘packed with massive, huge, important wins’Donald Trump’s mega-bill has been widely criticized in the press. News outlets and Democrats have warned that millions of people could be stripped of their health coverage through...

06/07/2025 10:00 The Guardian

‘No empty words’: Kumanjayi Walker’s family prepare for coroner’s final report with call for ‘real action’

Findings will be handed down almost five years after the Warlpiri man died during a bungled arrest in the remote Northern Territory community of YuendumuGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe inquest findings into the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker will be handed down in...

06/07/2025 07:00 The Guardian

A text, a Telegram link, then an offer of money: how Iran sought to recruit spies in Israel

Court documents suggest Israelis were asked to carry out missions that were at first modest but quickly escalatedBefore Israel launched its war on Iran last month, its security service uncovered an extensive network of its own citizens spying for Tehran – on a scale that has taken the country by s...

06/07/2025 05:00 The Guardian

Britain re-establishing relations with Syria, announces David Lammy

Foreign secretary says it is in UK’s ‘interests to support new government’ in first visit by British minister for 14 yearsBritain is re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, has announced during a visit to t...

05/07/2025 17:20 The Guardian

Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary

Culture secretary says BBC must ‘get a grip’ in wake of film featuring son of Hamas official and Bob Vylan Glastonbury rowThe culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has demanded to know why no one at the BBC has lost their job over the airing of a documentary on Gaza that featured the son of a Hamas off...

05/07/2025 11:08 The Guardian

Texas flooding latest: desperate search for survivors after dozens killed and girls at summer camp missing

At least 24 people have died amid torrential rains and dozens of people at an all-girls summer camp are among those still missingAt least 24 people have died and up to 25 girls are missing after torrential rain caused flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday.Rescue teams are searchi...

05/07/2025 10:00 The Guardian

‘They’re skin and bones’: doctors in Gaza warn babies at risk of death from lack of formula

Doctors say Israel is blocking deliveries of formula urgently needed as mothers are either dead or too malnourished to feed their babiesDoctors in Gaza have warned that hundreds of babies are at risk of death amid a critical shortage of baby milk, as Israel continues to restrict the humanitarian aid...

05/07/2025 07:11 The Guardian

Car insurance: Which? warns over hefty renewal price rises

Insurers may be failing in their duty to offer fair value when 40% of motorists do not make a fuss over often big hikesIt is a familiar scene: you open the renewal letter from your insurer, and the quote is much higher than last year, even though nothing has changed. So you phone up and complain, an...

05/07/2025 06:00 The Guardian

Hamas says it is ready to enter ceasefire negotiations in ‘positive spirit’

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas said it had responded on Friday in “a positive spirit” to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal which envisages a release of...

04/07/2025 21:13 The Guardian

Federal judge again halts deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan

In extraordinary hearing, judge sends case back to judge whose rulings led to initial halt on Trump administrationA federal judge has briefly halted the deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan, the latest twist in a case that came hours after the supreme court cleared the way for th...

04/07/2025 20:27 The Guardian

Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory dutiesDonald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged.Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian...

04/07/2025 18:50 The Guardian

Rachel Reeves says she cannot rule out autumn tax rises after ‘damaging’ week

Exclusive: Chancellor says she never considered resigning and warns ‘there are costs’ to welfare bill U-turnRachel Reeves has said it is impossible for her to rule out tax rises in the autumn budget and insisted she never thought about quitting despite a turbulent week for her and the government...

04/07/2025 17:50 The Guardian

Ukraine accuses Putin of humiliating Trump with devastating attack on Kyiv

Russia launches record number of drones and ballistic missiles in seven-hour assault shortly after its leader spoke to US presidentUkraine has accused Vladimir Putin of “publicly humiliating” Donald Trump after Russia launched a devastating attack with a record number of drones and ballistic mis...

04/07/2025 16:59 The Guardian

US and Ukraine to work on strengthening air defences, Zelenskyy says, after call Trump says was ‘meaningful’ – as it happened

All-night attack on Kyiv followed conversation between US president and Putin. This live blog is closedRussian drone attack on KyivKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would continue its war on Ukraine as it was unable to achieve its goals through “diplomatic means.”“We are inte...

04/07/2025 16:31 The Guardian

Disaster declarations issued through central Texas as heavy rains produce ‘catastrophic flooding’

More than a foot of rainfall west of Austin amid reports of unconfirmed number of fatalities from flash floodingDisaster declarations have been issued for parts of central Texas after heavy rains produced “a catastrophic flooding event” and killed an as yet unconfirmed number of people.The Natio...

04/07/2025 16:19 The Guardian

Oasis reunion tour: follow the first gig in Cardiff – live!

It’s the most anticipated tour date in recent memory, bringing Noel and Liam Gallagher back together on stage for the first time since 2009. See it unfold here – from setlist to stadium singalongsWith 15 minutes until the Principality Stadium welcomes a sea of chanting, singing and people keepin...

04/07/2025 15:52 The Guardian

Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia

US munitions slated for Ukraine held up over shortage as Trump ‘disappointed’ by Putin’s refusal to make concessionsDonald Trump spoke with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday as the US president appears increasingly disheartened over his chances of fulfilling a campaign pled...

04/07/2025 14:58 The Guardian

A ceasefire in Gaza appears to be close. Here’s why it could happen now

A weakened Hamas plus Israel’s war with Iran have given Netanyahu a boost, raising hopes of a pause in fightingAfter nearly 21 months of bloody war, it now appears a question of when rather than if a new ceasefire brings a pause to the fighting that has devastated Gaza, destabilised the region and...

04/07/2025 14:27 The Guardian

Hamas considers US ceasefire plan for Gaza – Israel-Gaza war live

Donald Trump said on Friday that Hamas’s decision should come within 24 hoursHamas leaders meet to discuss ceasefire dealIsraeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early on Friday, while another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid, the hospital morgue that received their bodie...

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Pot-plant trade is ‘hitchhiker pathway’ for invasive flatworms, say UK experts

Rise in sightings prompts call for ban on soil imports, to prevent entry of more species that eat earthworms and degrade soilThey have been invading the UK for years; small mucus-covered animals which hunt in gardens, allotments and greenhouses.The number of sightings of non-native flatworms has ris...

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First Thing: ‘Corrupt kleptocracy’ – Democrats furious over passage of Trump bill

House passes sweeping bill that will slash Medicaid and food stamps. Plus, Israel steps up Gaza bombing before ceasefire talksDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The House of Representatives passed Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill by 218 to 214 vote...

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Home secretary rejects Zarah Sultana’s claim Labour failing to improve lives – UK politics live

Sultana announced on Thursday she was quitting Labour to join Jeremy Corbyn’s Independent AllianceCritics of the UK’s role in the Gaza war are considering setting up an independent tribunal if, as expected, Labour blocks a bill tabled by Jeremy Corbyn backing an official inquiry.Government whips...

04/07/2025 09:01 The Guardian

Critics of UK role in Gaza war consider setting up independent tribunal

Labour expected to block bill for official inquiry tabled by former Labour leader Jeremy CorbynCritics of the UK’s role in the Gaza war are considering setting up an independent tribunal if, as expected, Labour blocks a bill tabled by Jeremy Corbyn backing an official inquiry.Government whips are...

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‘Legal bullying’: global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

After US jury said it should pay oil pipeline firm $660m, Greenpeace is hoping to reclaim funds via EU anti-Slapp lawThe outcome of a court case in the Netherlands could shape the right to protest around the globe for decades to come, campaigners have warned, as figures show a dramatic rise in legal...

04/07/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Australia news live: Victoria police warn drivers to be prepared after spate of snow rescues; no ransom request after cyber-attack, Qantas says

Airline to notify victims of cyber-attack in which personal information was harvested. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSmoke coming from Sydney tram causes to be suspended on Randwick lineLight rail services on the Randwick line have stopped d...

04/07/2025 02:02 The Guardian

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Putin, Lavrov speak at BRICS summit in Brazil: As it happened 06/07 14:25 - German town wants Russian oil back – Politico 06/07 13:13 - Residents in Dutch town read names of Gaza’s victims 06/07 13:13 - Residents in Dutch town read names of Gaza’s victims 06/07 13:10 - Ukraine’s sovereignty was violated long before Trump 06/07 13:10 - Ukraine’s sovereignty was violated long before Trump 06/07 12:49 - EU nation ‘ready to fight’ for Russian gas – PM 06/07 12:29 - Texas floods: search continues with dozens dead or missing 06/07 12:29 - What’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza? 06/07 12:29 - What’s in Trump’s ceasefire proposal and can it end Israel’s war on Gaza? 06/07 11:51 - Lions must 'strip back' tactics after 'rubbish' against Waratahs - Ashton 06/07 11:30 - BRICS summit opens in Brazil without Xi Jinping and Putin 06/07 11:00 - Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump 06/07 10:31 - Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline 06/07 10:31 - Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline 06/07 10:00 - So big, so beautiful: Fox News ignores the critics and champions Trump’s bill 06/07 09:00 - The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War 06/07 08:54 - Deadly Texas floods: Why were people caught by surprise? 06/07 08:40 - Hezbollah is considering giving up more weapons 06/07 08:10 - Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip 06/07 08:10 - Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip 06/07 07:00 - ‘No empty words’: Kumanjayi Walker’s family prepare for coroner’s final report with call for ‘real action’ 06/07 06:00 - Russia’s ‘anti-woke’ visa lures those fearing a moral decline in the West 06/07 05:47 - Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Observers sceptical yet hope for end to Gaza war 06/07 05:47 - Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Observers sceptical yet hope for end to Gaza war 06/07 05:00 - A text, a Telegram link, then an offer of money: how Iran sought to recruit spies in Israel 06/07 03:17 - Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel 06/07 03:17 - Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel 06/07 01:54 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228 06/07 01:54 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228 06/07 00:59 - No weapons for Kiev over church persecution – US congresswoman 05/07 23:20 - German MPs demand more money for Ukraine – Bild 05/07 22:36 - Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began 05/07 21:48 - Iran supreme leader in first public appearance since Israel war 05/07 21:01 - Charity warned over sermon after 7 October attacks 05/07 20:21 - Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since start of Israel-Iran war 05/07 19:16 - Millennial Women Are Warning Others About This Little-Talked-About Health Condition, And It’s More Common Than People Think 05/07 19:15 - Another war, another trip, another ask: Netanyahu returns to Washington 05/07 18:55 - Nine-man PSG into Club World Cup semis with wild 2-0 win over Bayern Munich 05/07 18:55 - Nine-man PSG into Club World Cup semis with wild 2-0 win over Bayern Munich 05/07 18:24 - Tropical Storm Warnings Issued in the Carolinas Ahead of Chantal 05/07 18:01 - UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine 05/07 18:01 - UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine 05/07 17:52 - Syria loses a lifeline as the United States and Europe slash global aid 05/07 17:20 - Britain re-establishing relations with Syria, announces David Lammy 05/07 17:09 - Search for missing Texas children continues as toll from floods rises to 50 05/07 17:09 - Search for missing Texas children continues as toll from floods rises to 50 05/07 16:31 - People Are Sharing The Life-Ruining Habits They Wish Someone Had Warned Them About And I'm Officially Scared Straight 05/07 16:21 - As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme 05/07 15:36 - BlackRock drops Ukraine fund – Bloomberg 05/07 13:28 - The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation 05/07 12:50 - Flooded Areas of Texas Could Get Several More Inches of Rain 05/07 12:01 - Lions toil in unimpressive win against Waratahs 05/07 11:08 - Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary 05/07 11:01 - Impressed Master Yoda Would Be, If You Can Match These Single Frames To The Correct Star Wars Title 05/07 10:00 - Texas flooding latest: desperate search for survivors after dozens killed and girls at summer camp missing 05/07 10:00 - Escalating German-Polish border dispute hampers Europe’s free movement 05/07 09:16 - "He Was The Only Survivor": People Are Sharing Their Family Stories From World War II, And It's Important History That Should Never Be Forgotten 05/07 09:00 - U.S. Science Cuts in Antarctica May Embolden China and Russia 05/07 08:51 - Member state blocks EU’s new Russia sanctions 05/07 08:16 - "He Was Really Playing The Long Con": Women Are Sharing The Early Warning Signs They Wish They'd Recognized, And These Are Eye-Opening 05/07 07:57 - In Texas Flooding, the Most Urgent Alerts Came in the Middle of the Night 05/07 07:55 - Putin is ‘a professional’ – Trump 05/07 07:11 - ‘They’re skin and bones’: doctors in Gaza warn babies at risk of death from lack of formula 05/07 06:56 - 'Dire': Kyiv badly hit by relentless Russian attacks after abrupt US halt to Patriot defence support 05/07 06:35 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227 05/07 06:35 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227 05/07 06:06 - Trump agrees to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, Zelensky says 05/07 06:00 - A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo 05/07 06:00 - Car insurance: Which? warns over hefty renewal price rises 05/07 03:01 - 13 Things From Prana That'll Help You Stay Effortlessly Cool, While Out In The Heat 05/07 02:08 - Macron reveals topics he discussed with Putin 05/07 00:44 - Ukrainian spies infiltrated NATO state – media 04/07 23:10 - Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming 04/07 22:43 - NATO member rules out sending troops to Ukraine 04/07 21:17 - Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations 04/07 21:14 - What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning 04/07 21:13 - Hamas says it is ready to enter ceasefire negotiations in ‘positive spirit’ 04/07 21:00 - Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start 04/07 21:00 - Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start 04/07 20:46 - Hamas says it is ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks 'immediately' 04/07 20:40 - Moscow explains recognition of Taliban 04/07 20:27 - Federal judge again halts deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan 04/07 19:46 - Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government 04/07 19:46 - Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government 04/07 19:38 - Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles after Putin-Trump call 04/07 19:11 - Flimsy protection for NATO warplanes exposed by media