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30/04/2024 10:16 The Guardian

US campus protests escalate with nearly 1,000 students arrested nationwide. Plus, healthy lifestyle ‘may offset genetics by 62%’Good morning.Dozens of protesters have occupied a building at Columbia University in New York, barricading the doors and hanging a Palestine flag from a window as demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war step up on US campuses.What is the latest in Gaza? The death toll in Gaza has reached 34,535, according to the Hamas-led Gaza health ministry, with another 77,704 Palestinians wounded.Is a ceasefire nearing? Hamas officials left Cairo after talks with Egyptian officials on a new ceasefire proposal, saying they would return to the city soon with a written response.What might the deal involve? Details have not been released but it is believed to involve a 40-day pause in fighting and Hamas returning 30-40 vulnerable hostages, while Israel frees scores of Palestinian prisoners.Who were they? The identity of the subject of the warrant and that of the second shooter have not been released. The dead officers have not yet been named. Continue reading...

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow says West ‘playing with fire’ over Ukraine

The country’s foreign ministry said the supply of long range weapons to Ukraine by the UK and US had led to an escalation in the conflictA long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three Russian warplanes and a fuel facility near its main runw...

17/05/2024 14:44 The Guardian
Putin is seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, says Estonian PM

‘Adversaries know migration is our vulnerability,’ says Kaja Kallas, spelling out negative consequences to Europe of Ukrainian defeatVladimir Putin is seeking to weaponise the threat of mass migration to divide and weaken Europe as supporters of Ukraine struggle to maintain unity to defeat Russi...

17/05/2024 14:29 The Guardian
Train operator Lumo plans new direct service from Greater Manchester to London

FirstGroup submits application for alternative route between capital and RochdalePlans for an alternative direct train service between Greater Manchester and London have been launched, promising competitive fares, by the transport group that already runs the main Avanti service linking the cities.Tr...

17/05/2024 14:25 The Guardian
Devon businesses fear loss of tourism as cases of parasitic disease double

Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn disruption could last weeks as firms are hit by cancellations before holidayCases of an illness caused by a microscopic parasite in a Devon harbour town could continue for a further two weeks, experts said, with businesses predicting thousands of pounds of losse...

17/05/2024 14:12 The Guardian
Israel-Gaza war live: no genocide taking place in Gaza, Israel tells UN’s top court

Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on RafahYemen’s Houthis said they downed a US MQ9 drone on Thursday evening over the south-eastern province of Maareb, the group’s military spokesperson said on Friday.According to...

17/05/2024 13:12 The Guardian
Severe storms kill at least four in Houston and shatter windows in high-rise buildings

Fast-moving thunderstorms strike in Texas for second time this month, knocking out power to more than 900,000 homesFast-moving thunderstorms pummeled south-eastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocki...

17/05/2024 11:50 The Guardian
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show

Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messagingA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle dropped more than $90m on ads described as vile, racist and transphobic in the second half of 2022 alone, new tax...

17/05/2024 11:00 The Guardian
University of Melbourne and protesters fail to resolve deadlock as pro-Palestine camp ends at Monash

Encampment at Arts West building continues as tensions simmer at other university campusesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPro-Palestine protesters and University of Melbourne administrators remain in a deadlock despite a warning that police could be called to...

17/05/2024 07:34 The Guardian
Weather tracker: heavy snow hits eastern highlands in South Korea

As much as 40cm fell in less than a day in part of Seoraksan national park. Plus, a powerful tornado in AustraliaThere was unusually heavy snowfall this week in the highlands of the mountainous region of eastern Gangwon province in South Korea. Between 5.30pm local time on Wednesday and 9am on Thurs...

17/05/2024 07:20 The Guardian
April 2024 was Australia’s coolest in decade – but world’s warmest ever

The mean Australian temperature was 0.51C below the 1961–1990 average but should be above-average for April to JuneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhile Australia had its coldest April in nearly a decade...

17/05/2024 05:56 The Guardian
Friday briefing: What’s behind the increase in violent attacks on Europe’s politicians?

In today’s newsletter: The shooting of the Slovak prime minister, Robert Fico, was the first attempt on the life of a European head of state since 2003 – and reflects a growing polarisation across the continent• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.After a governmen...

17/05/2024 05:35 The Guardian
UK government adviser on disruptive protest accused of conflict of interest

John Woodcock, whose review proposes bans for protest groups, has lobbying links to firms in arms and fossil fuel sectorsActivists have accused the government’s independent adviser on political violence of a conflict of interest, after it emerged that he had lobbying links to companies that would...

17/05/2024 05:00 The Guardian
Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming

Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputationsWhen the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film called Saltburn, it was “100%” the generous fee on offer...

17/05/2024 05:00 The Guardian
Little penguins at risk of vanishing from WA island as once-thriving colony reduced to 120 birds

Exclusive: Study shows Penguin Island population in freefall, sources say, amid pressure from tourism, boat traffic and warming seasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA once-thriving population of little peng...

17/05/2024 02:00 The Guardian
Australia news live: Penny Wong announces sanctions against bodies linked to North Korean arms exports to Russia

Foreign affairs minister says continued transfer of weapons is a ‘flagrant violation’ of United Nations Security Council resolutionsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastShorten and Dutton clash over reduced migrationEarlier this morning the NDIS minister, Bill...

17/05/2024 01:12 The Guardian
Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs

Unite launches bid to persuade Keir Starmer to invest more in north-east ScotlandThe UK’s oil and gas workers risk becoming “the coal miners of our generation,” Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, has warned, urging Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without a clear plan to safeg...

16/05/2024 23:01 The Guardian
Morehouse College faculty votes to give Biden honorary doctorate in split vote

Vote to confer was a 50-38 decision as students and alumni protest at Biden being commencement speaker over handling of Gaza warMorehouse College faculty voted on Thursday to confer an honorary doctorate on Joe Biden during its upcoming graduation ceremony on Sunday, for which he plans to deliver th...

16/05/2024 22:04 The Guardian
Ministers knew about carer’s allowance problems three years ago, report reveals

Suppressed DWP study told of hardship endured by carers forced to repay thousands after minor allowance breachesMinisters were warned three years ago that unpaid carers were being treated unfairly and forced to repay huge sums for minor benefit breaches, a long suppressed government report has revea...

16/05/2024 18:46 The Guardian
US completes installation of floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza

Aid agencies poised to receive supplies and distribute to territory where people face imminent starvationThe US military has said the installation of a floating pier for the delivery of humanitarian aid off Gaza has been completed, with officials ready to begin ferrying supplies into the territory,...

16/05/2024 17:13 The Guardian
Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat

Adrian Coghill ordered to leave in response to UK expelling Kremlin’s attache to London for alleged spying Russia is expelling Britain’s defence attache to Moscow in the latest diplomatic tit for tat, after the UK accused it of sponsoring espionage and hacking attacks against top British officia...

16/05/2024 17:05 The Guardian
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 40,000 points for first time; UK reality TV stars charged over FX scheme – as it happened

Strong quarterly results and hope of interest rate cuts drive DJIA to new alltime highDow Jones passes 40,000 points for first time amid strong quarterly resultsA group of business leaders have warned Rishi Sunak that the government’s migration policies risk weakening the UK university sector, the...

16/05/2024 16:13 The Guardian
Suspect in Slovak PM’s shooting a ‘lone wolf’; Robert Fico stable but in serious condition – as it happened

Hospital director says Slovakia PM has stabilised but remains in a critical condition after he was shot several times on WednesdayHere are the latest images from Slovakia.The former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev praised Robert Fico today, writing that there were few politicians like him in Europ...

16/05/2024 15:08 The Guardian
Australian soldiers ‘thrown under the bus’ over alleged Afghanistan war crimes, SAS body says

After report found senior officers should take some responsibility, Australian SAS Association chair says ‘finally’ the finger is being pointed at ministers and generalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast...

16/05/2024 15:00 The Guardian
Zelenskiy says situation is ‘difficult’ on visit to Kharkiv; Putin calls China relationship an international ‘stabilising factor’ – as it happened

Ukrainian military says its has forced Russia to reduce tempo of offensive; Russian president thanks Xi Jinping for ‘trying to solve Ukraine crisis’. This live blog is closedPutin in China on mission to strengthen relationshipHow Russia has advanced in Kharkiv despite warnings attack was comingV...

16/05/2024 13:46 The Guardian
Red Cross and Foreign Office to discuss plan to visit Palestinians in Israeli detention

ICRC is denied access to prisoners in what is said to be breach of Geneva conventions but critics say UK plan may weaken rule of lawIsrael-Gaza war – live updatesRed Cross officials are to hold talks with the UK over a Foreign Office plan to visit Palestinian detainees held by Israel. Critics say...

16/05/2024 12:51 The Guardian
Putin and Xi announce plans to strengthen military ties in Beijing

Russian leader praises ‘comradely’ talks with Chinese president ahead of concert to mark 75 years of ‘friendship’Russia and China have announced they will deepen their already close military ties, as Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing on his first foreign trip since being inaugurated f...

16/05/2024 11:36 The Guardian
US completes floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza; five killed in Israeli friendly fire incident – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our coverage of the war hereLebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group says it has launched “more than 60” rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on the country’s east, AFP reportsIsrael and Hamas ally Hezb...

16/05/2024 11:30 The Guardian
Labour will only win election by appealing to Tory voters, says shadow minister ahead of Starmer speech – UK politics live

Pat McFadden says appealing to Tory voters is ‘the difference between losing and winning’Good morning. Westminster is still waiting for the formal announcement about the date of the general election, but voters will have noticed that the campaign is already well underway and today we are getting...

16/05/2024 08:30 The Guardian
Putin arrives in China on mission to deepen partnership with Xi

During the Russian leader’s two-day visit, the war in Ukraine, energy and trade will be on the agendaPresident Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart and “old friend” Xi Jinping as he seeks to deepen ties after launching some of Russia’s most significant...

16/05/2024 04:32 The Guardian
Starlink internet shutdown in Sudan will punish millions, Elon Musk warned

With a widespread telecoms blackout already in place, emergency help and humanitarian aid at risk if satellite service withdrawn, say NGOsNearly 100 humanitarian groups in Sudan have warned Elon Musk he risks “collectively punishing” millions of Sudanese by shutting down his vital Starlink satel...

16/05/2024 04:00 The Guardian
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