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UK politics: Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – as it happened

31/10/2024 17:34 The Guardian

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five yearsRachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.She is being interviewed by Ed Balls, the former Labour shadow chancellor who is now a TV presenter. He asks her to confirm that workers will end up losing out because of the employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) increase. Continue reading...

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Amazon beats Wall Street expectations with strong cloud business growth

Shares rise as company reports quarterly revenue of $158.9bn – more than analysts had forecastAmazon became the latest of the “magnificent seven” tech giants to report quarterly earnings on Thursday, with all eyes once again on cloud computing and any sign of a return on vast AI investments. S...

31/10/2024 20:29 The Guardian
IFS says extra £9bn of tax rises may be needed to avoid UK public service cuts

Warning comes after Rachel Reeves’s record tax-raising budget sent tremors through financial marketsRachel Reeves has been warned an extra £9bn of tax rises may be required to avoid a fresh austerity drive in key public services as her record tax-raising budget sent tremors through the financial...

31/10/2024 19:56 The Guardian
Authorities in Mexican state warn residents to avoid Halloween costumes

In Sinaloa state, police have asked for security measure so revelers aren’t mistaken for criminals amid cartel violenceAuthorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have ordered residents not to don masks or costumes for Halloween to avoid being confused with criminals amid a worsening cycle of cart...

31/10/2024 19:33 The Guardian
About 8,000 North Korean soldiers at Ukraine border, says US

Antony Blinken warns that Russia is preparing to deploy the troops into combat ‘in the coming days’About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine, the US secretary of state has said, warning that Moscow is preparing to deploy those troops into combat “in t...

31/10/2024 19:24 The Guardian
UN should consider suspending Israel over ‘genocide’ against Palestinians, says special rapporteur

Francesca Albanese, who was stopped from appearing at US Congress this week, said Israel defied UN resolutionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN should consider suspending Israel as a member state due to its continuing “genocide” against the Palestinians, the divisive special rapporteur o...

31/10/2024 18:20 The Guardian
US attempts to broker ceasefire as civilians killed in Lebanon and Israel

IDF airstrikes kill 45 people while seven die, including four Thai workers, in rocket attack on northern IsraelSenior US officials have held talks in Israel aimed at brokering a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, on a day when more civilians in both countries were killed in the year-long war.Leban...

31/10/2024 17:48 The Guardian
Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission

EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election, while a global research and data firm called the official results reported by the electoral commission “statistica...

31/10/2024 17:12 The Guardian
Spain floods: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’ – as it happened

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of ValenciaDeath toll expected to rise amid anger over preparednessPeople in Spain: have you been affected by flooding?Experts have been giving their reaction to yesterday’s disaster - sounding a warning abou...

31/10/2024 17:07 The Guardian
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses islandThe biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, leaving behind a path of destruction but minimal reported deaths or injuries.Typhoon Kong-rey was the largest...

31/10/2024 15:31 The Guardian
Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals

Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti rated at level of highest concern in latest six-monthly analysisAcute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two dozen other countries and territories in the next six months, largely as a result of conflict and violence,...

31/10/2024 14:40 The Guardian
UK urged to break with France, North Korea and Russia on UN nuclear war resolution

Non-proliferation groups call on government not to oppose creation of a study into effects of nuclear conflictNon-proliferation groups are urging the UK government to make a late about-turn on plans to vote alongside France, Russia and North Korea against a UN resolution to study the effects of nucl...

31/10/2024 13:31 The Guardian
Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally | First Thing

Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP. Plus, new era for erotic litDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Kamala Harris said time was running out at a get-out-the-vote event yesterday in Madison, Wisconsin, where she was joined by...

31/10/2024 12:47 The Guardian
Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise

Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say criticsA tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than three-quarters in four years is being abolished on Friday despite warnings that the decision could lead to usage r...

31/10/2024 12:01 The Guardian
Political violence in US could potentially surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attackThere could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US election, and pro-Trump rightwing vigilante “poll watchers” might surveil ballot drop boxes as Americans...

31/10/2024 12:00 The Guardian
Ed Davey: care sector will be ‘pushed to brink’ by national insurance hike and should be exempt

Lib Dem leader says rise in employers’ contributions risks worsening NHS crisisUK politics live – latest updatesThe Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt the social care sector from the increase in national insurance in Labour’s budget, as an organisation representing many...

31/10/2024 11:24 The Guardian
North Korea missile test reaches record height and duration, says Japan

Test of apparent ICBM theoretically capable of striking US mainland comes amid warnings over North Korean troops in UkraineNorth Korea has test launched a long-range missile theoretically capable of striking the US mainland in another display of defiance by the regime amid growing warnings over its...

31/10/2024 10:02 The Guardian
Spain flood death toll expected to rise amid anger over lack of preparedness

Victims say ‘water was already here’ by the time warning was issued, as military prepares to start searching worst-hit areasSpain floods – latest updatesRescue workers in Spain are searching for more victims after deadly floods, as questions are raised about how one of the world’s most devel...

31/10/2024 09:04 The Guardian
Middle east crisis live: Lebanese PM expresses hope for ceasefire deal

Najib Mikati says he is cautiously optimistic as White House official plays down Israeli reports on purported 60-day truce proposalThe Israeli army’s evacuation call for several areas of south Lebanon on Thursday, includes a Palestinian refugee camp, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).It warned it...

31/10/2024 09:00 The Guardian
Thursday briefing: What you need to know about Rachel Reeves’s plans for the economy

In today’s newsletter: They spent weeks bracing the country for ‘tough decisions’, but in Labour’s first budget in 14 years, the chancellor adopted a slightly more optimistic tone• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning. It was Labour’s first budget in 14 years;...

31/10/2024 06:56 The Guardian
NSW Health issues public alert over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Clients of now closed Fresh Cosmetic Clinic warned to get tested after possible exposure to blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIVFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW Health has issued a public healt...

31/10/2024 05:19 The Guardian
Australia news live: Dutton’s office asked Rinehart’s company for lift on her private jet; NSW Health warning over potential virus risk at Sydney cosmetic clinic

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYoung man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Queensland’s Bundaberg RegionA fatal multi-vehicle traffic crash last night at Elliot in Queensland’s Bundaberg Region last night is being investigated by the police fo...

31/10/2024 05:04 The Guardian
Harris hails first-time and gen Z voters at Wisconsin rally: ‘I’m so proud of you’

Artists including Remi Wolf, Gracie Abrams and Mumford & Sons join VP at rally briefly interrupted by Gaza protestersKamala Harris warned a crowd that time was running out at a get-out-the-vote event in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, joined by a lineup of folk and pop musicians including Remi...

31/10/2024 02:11 The Guardian
‘Republicanism by stealth’: Australia’s Great Seal redesign ditches reference to monarch

Historian also questions ‘complete silence’ around First Nations sovereignty in new designFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s formal symbol of sovereignty, its Great Seal, has been redesigned without a ref...

31/10/2024 02:01 The Guardian
North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdrawSee all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine warThe US and South Korean defence chiefs have called for North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia, as the US env...

30/10/2024 19:58 The Guardian
Middle East crisis: UN security council warns against attempts to dismantle Unrwa – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Middle East, read our full coverage here. Under the laws – which will not be implemented for several months – Unrwa could not “operate any institution, provide any service, or conduct any activity, whether directly or indirectly”. Continue...

30/10/2024 19:22 The Guardian
Labour wants to reverse decline – but with a big budget comes a big risk

The government knows cynical voters will need to see tangible change in public services and to feel better offAt the final political cabinet before Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget this week, ministers were presented with internal party research on what the public was expecting.In the months...

30/10/2024 19:11 The Guardian
US identified 500 cases where its weapons harmed Gaza civilians but hasn’t taken action

Some the incidents might have violated international humanitarian law, according to the sourcesUS state department officials have identified nearly 500 potential incidents of civilian harm during Israel’s military operations in Gaza involving US-furnished weapons, but have not taken further action...

30/10/2024 18:55 The Guardian
Autumn budget: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools – as it happened

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other dutiesBudget 2024: key points at a glanceFull report: Reeves raises taxes as she promises to rebuild public servicesGeorge Osborne is credited with popularising the baseline th...

30/10/2024 18:36 The Guardian
At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades

Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be overAt least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in three decades, unleashing torrents of muddy water that surged t...

30/10/2024 18:22 The Guardian
World must act to prevent ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Gaza, António Guterres warns

Secretary general makes appeal as civilian casualties mount amid intensive Israeli strikes on northThe UN secretary general, António Guterres has warned Israel could carry out the “ethnic cleansing” of Gaza if the international community does not make a determined stand to prevent it.Guterres m...

30/10/2024 18:05 The Guardian
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