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California and Oregon fire crews battle several blazes as forecasters warn more may spark

Firefighters try to corral Garnet fire, with parts of California under red flag warning, as Oregon blaze destroys homesNumerous wildfires across the US west coast are challenging emergency crews from California wine country to central Oregon, as weather forecasters warned that the risks of more blaz...

26/08/2025 20:48 The Guardian

Trump’s Attempt to Fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook Risks Global Economic Stability

President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs....

26/08/2025 19:59 New York Times

The Deadly Risks of Reporting In Gaza

Journalists endure the same harrowing reality as other Gazans: hunger and the constant threat of death. Those challenges risk further stifling what the world hears about the war....

26/08/2025 19:26 New York Times

Russia and Ukraine Target Energy Sites, Seeking Leverage Away From the Front

The two countries appear to be trying to raise political pressure on each other and send signals to Washington in case peace talks move forward....

26/08/2025 18:57 New York Times

Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ calling for end to war in Gaza

Netanyahu continues to prepare Gaza City offensive as mediators await response to ceasefire proposalTens of thousands of people took part in demonstrations across Israel on Tuesday, blocking highways on a “day of disruption” that aimed to push Benjamin Netanyahu into agreeing a deal to end the w...

26/08/2025 18:46 The Guardian

Democratic Party Scraps Resolutions on Israel and Gaza After Fraught Debate

The measures were almost entirely symbolic, yet laid bare the broader fault lines dividing and shaping the party nearly two years after the war began....

26/08/2025 18:20 New York Times

Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub

Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 storesThe online fashion seller Debenhams, formerly known as Boohoo, is considering the sale of its Pretty Little Thing (PLT) brand and the closure of its distribution centre in Burnley, which could lead...

26/08/2025 17:54 The Guardian

Russia could back delay to ‘snapback’ of nuclear sanctions against Iran

Moscow willing to support six-month extension of deadline before punishments are reimposed, reports suggestRussia could back an extended six-month deadline for its ally Iran before European powers reimpose sweeping United Nations sanctions over Tehran’s refusal to allow UN inspectors back into nuc...

26/08/2025 17:16 The Guardian

Hundreds of senior diplomats call for EU to take urgent action over Gaza crisis – as it happened

Open letter has been signed by 209 former EU ambassadors, senior diplomatic staff and ambassadors from EU nation statesThe UN says that Israel must not only investigate alleged unlawful killings in Gaza like the hospital strike that killed 20 people, including journalists, the previous day, but also...

26/08/2025 17:00 The Guardian

Russian Troops Gain a Toehold in Another Ukrainian Region

For the first time, Russian forces seized villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region, a minor but symbolic gain that gives the Kremlin another bargaining chip....

26/08/2025 16:15 New York Times

Summer 2025 will ‘almost certainly’ be UK’s warmest on record, Met Office says

Mean temperature is tracking at 16.13C after four heatwaves, significantly above current record of 15.76C This summer is set to be the warmest on record for the UK, the Met Office has said, after the country experienced four heatwaves.The mean temperature for summer is tracking at 16.13C (61.03F), w...

26/08/2025 15:46 The Guardian

US groups demand release of American-Palestinian teen imprisoned by Israel

More than 100 organizations advocate for freedom of 16-year-old dual citizen detained for more than six monthsMore than 100 US human rights, faith-based and civil rights groups have demanded that the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, immediately secure the release of a 16-year-old dual American-Pales...

26/08/2025 14:24 The Guardian

Work with partners on security guarantees ‘must be accelerated,’ Zelenskyy says - as it happened

Specifics on Ukraine’s defence should be detailed ‘in near future’ as Finnish president says Russia deploying a ‘typical’ delaying tacticA combat drone, presumed to be Ukrainian, went off course and exploded over Estonia without causing any casualties, the Baltic state and close Ukraine al...

26/08/2025 14:19 The Guardian

UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect salesBusiness live – latest updatesFears that UK consumers will rein in spending in the second half of this year has knocked the values of some of Britain’s biggest retailers including the parent gr...

26/08/2025 13:41 The Guardian

A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops

The question of whether to send soldiers to a postwar Ukraine is the latest chapter in an evolving relationship between Germans and their military....

26/08/2025 11:12 New York Times

Revealed: gambling logos and ads seen up to every 13 seconds during big sports games in US

Critics warn of top sports becoming a ‘second-by-second gambling opportunity’ as new study shared with the Guardian reveals scale of marketing blitzHockey fans are bombarded with gambling logos and adverts – sometimes as often as every 13 seconds – during TV coverage of high-profile games, a...

26/08/2025 10:00 The Guardian

One in four UK late-night venues have closed since 2020, figures show

Industry body calls for urgent tax cuts to save ‘cornerstones of community life’ and halt rise of ‘night-time deserts’Business live – latest updatesMore than one in four late-night venues have shut their doors since 2020, figures show, prompting lobbyists to warn that the UK faces a worryi...

26/08/2025 09:51 The Guardian

Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve chief denounced as ‘authoritarian power grab’ - US politics live

Trump accused of ‘cobbling together’ mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook as top Democrats react furiously Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next few hours.We start with news that Donald Trump h...

26/08/2025 09:31 The Guardian

Victoria police shooting live updates: ‘Significant search’ underway for alleged offender after two officers dead, one injured while executing search warrant at rural property

Follow live updatesPorepunkah shooting: two Victoria police officers dead, one injured in attack at rural propertyWhat we know so far about the shooting in rural AustraliaWangaratta police have confirmed there is still an “active incident” ongoing and are continuing to urge people to avoid the a...

26/08/2025 07:08 The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: How ‘climateflation’ is pushing food prices ever higher – and changing how we eat

In today’s newsletter: Extreme heat, droughts and floods are proving disastrous for farmers on the frontline of climate change, and consumers in the supermarket, tooGood morning. My mum is a livestock farmer in Kent. This year her hay crop was down by 50% because the spring rains never came. She...

26/08/2025 05:43 The Guardian

‘Grave concerns’ as police attend ‘active incident’ at rural property in Victoria, Porepunkah primary school in lockdown

Police urge people to ‘avoid the area’ after media reports of officer injured in shooting and two missing at Porepunkah, 300km north-east of MelbournePorepunkah live updates: ‘Grave concerns’ for police officers after reports of shooting in regional Victorian townPolice have confirmed they a...

26/08/2025 03:24 The Guardian

Politics live: US thinktank says Australia should cement Aukus by pre-committing to deployment of nuclear subs in future war

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the last parliament, the government had just reached a deal with the Greens and members of the crossbench, to get its environmental laws over the line.Now that they’ve had to go back to the drawing board, the C...

26/08/2025 02:54 The Guardian

Australia’s drowning death toll highest since records began three decades ago

Report reveals 357 deaths from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 – 27% more than the 10-year averageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians’ swimming skills are at crisis levels, lifesaving organisations warn, as a ne...

26/08/2025 01:00 The Guardian

Trump says he wants ‘Department of War’ instead of defense department – US politics live

US president floats idea several times on Monday; Trump threatens again to send troops to Democratic-run cities amid misleading claim on crime in ‘red cities’National guard start carrying firearms in DC as Trump says Chicago may be nextThe justice department is alleging in a new court filing tha...

26/08/2025 00:09 The Guardian

Fema staff warn Trump’s cuts risk exposing US to another Hurricane Katrina

Workers say president’s attacks on the agency and lack of qualified leadership could lead to deadly catastropheUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) risk exposing the US to another Hurricane Katrina, staff at the agency have w...

25/08/2025 21:02 The Guardian

A Star in Russia’s Media World Joins Ukraine’s Army

On the ground in Kharkiv, the choices are starkly different....

25/08/2025 20:18 New York Times

Republican Nancy Mace criticized for falsely identifying man as campus shooter

Republican congresswoman posted image online of man and inaccurately called him shooter in now deleted postSouth Carolina Republican Nancy Mace is facing criticism for posting an online image of a man she falsely described as a campus shooter after the state university issued a “credible report”...

25/08/2025 19:59 The Guardian

Reform councillor works on asylum claims for Home Office, investigation reveals

Paul Bean may have breached civil service impartiality rules over alleged social media postsCampaigners have complained to the Home Office after it was revealed a councillor for Reform UK also works for the government department processing asylum and immigration claims.Paul Bean, who serves as a cou...

25/08/2025 19:00 The Guardian

FEMA Employees Warn That Trump Is Gutting Disaster Response

After Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law to strengthen the nation’s disaster response. FEMA employees say the Trump administration has reversed that progress....

25/08/2025 18:01 New York Times

Woody Allen rebuts Ukrainian condemnation over Moscow film festival appearance

The director said he did not ‘feel cutting off artistic conversations is ever a good way to help’ after Ukraine calls the film-maker’s participation a ‘disgrace’Woody Allen has denied claims that his participation in a Moscow film festival was “whitewashing” Russian atrocities, after c...

25/08/2025 17:15 The Guardian

BREAKING NEWS

27/08 01:50 - Ukraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk 27/08 00:58 - Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids 27/08 00:55 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,280 27/08 00:55 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,280 27/08 00:23 - Trump aide sets new timeframe for ending Ukraine conflict 26/08 23:10 - 'Funeral director put my baby's body in bouncer in front of TV' 26/08 22:52 - US offered ‘support’ for NATO force in Ukraine – FT 26/08 22:47 - U.S. Envoy Talks Peace in Lebanon, but Stirs Anger With ‘Act Civilized’ Remark 26/08 22:25 - Justice Dept. Broadens Inquiry Into Key Players in Russia Investigation 26/08 21:21 - A Pro-Russian government in Moldova will facilitate offensive against Ukraine, analyst says 26/08 21:21 - Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103 26/08 20:59 - Israeli Security Cabinet Meets Amid Growing Protests Over Gaza War 26/08 20:48 - California and Oregon fire crews battle several blazes as forecasters warn more may spark 26/08 20:12 - Trump threatens Ukraine with sanctions and tariffs 26/08 19:59 - Trump’s Attempt to Fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook Risks Global Economic Stability 26/08 19:26 - The Deadly Risks of Reporting In Gaza 26/08 19:25 - Iran sanctions snapback: European diplomats concerned about Russian nuisance potential, expert says 26/08 18:57 - Russia and Ukraine Target Energy Sites, Seeking Leverage Away From the Front 26/08 18:46 - Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ calling for end to war in Gaza 26/08 18:20 - Democratic Party Scraps Resolutions on Israel and Gaza After Fraught Debate 26/08 18:18 - The wrong way to end a war 26/08 17:54 - Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub 26/08 17:51 - Iran warns European powers of consequences for sanctions at nuclear talks 26/08 17:51 - Iran warns European powers of consequences for sanctions at nuclear talks 26/08 17:37 - Geopolitical & economic threats: 'US is incredibly unreliable as core of European financial system' 26/08 17:36 - French want Macron to leave office – Italian deputy PM 26/08 17:31 - Zelensky chief obstacle to Ukraine peace – pro-govt Turkish media 26/08 17:16 - Russia could back delay to ‘snapback’ of nuclear sanctions against Iran 26/08 17:07 - What are double-tap strikes that Israel used to hit a hospital? 26/08 17:07 - What are double-tap strikes that Israel used to hit a hospital? 26/08 17:00 - Hundreds of senior diplomats call for EU to take urgent action over Gaza crisis – as it happened 26/08 16:54 - Macron warns Netanyahu fight against anti-Semitism must not be 'weaponised' 26/08 16:42 - Macron warns Netanyahu that fight against anti-Semitism must not be 'weaponised' 26/08 16:15 - Russian Troops Gain a Toehold in Another Ukrainian Region 26/08 16:08 - Ukraine conflict marks ‘end of an era’ – ex-French ambassador to US 26/08 15:58 - Ukraine admits Russian army has entered central Dnipropetrovsk region, fighting ongoing 26/08 15:52 - Ex-German vice chancellor warns mainstream ‘dominance’ could end 26/08 15:46 - Summer 2025 will ‘almost certainly’ be UK’s warmest on record, Met Office says 26/08 15:39 - Famine in Gaza: ‘It’s not just a humanitarian crisis, it's a daily tragedy’ 26/08 15:33 - 'Netanyahu not under pressure from US, Mideast, Int'l community to alter trajectory, end tragic war' 26/08 15:26 - News24 | Ukraine acknowledges for first time Russia entered Dnipropetrovsk region 26/08 15:17 - Macron, Merz, Tusk to visit Moldova to back its 'security, sovereignty' 26/08 15:10 - Israelis stage a day of disruption to pressure Netanyahu's government over war in Gaza 26/08 14:24 - US groups demand release of American-Palestinian teen imprisoned by Israel 26/08 14:19 - Work with partners on security guarantees ‘must be accelerated,’ Zelenskyy says - as it happened 26/08 14:06 - Has the US shut its ‘Five Eyes’ allies out of intelligence on Ukraine-Russia peace talks? 26/08 14:02 - US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition? 26/08 14:02 - US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition? 26/08 14:01 - Israeli protesters demand hostage deal as cabinet set to meet 26/08 13:41 - UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending 26/08 12:56 - Australia accuses Iran of attacking “Jewish targets” 26/08 12:56 - Australia accuses Iran of attacking “Jewish targets” 26/08 12:21 - BBC warns about RT’s global influence 26/08 11:12 - A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops 26/08 10:43 - Has Ukraine just declared war on Hungary? 26/08 10:33 - Despite huge manpower losses, how is Russia replenishing its military? 26/08 10:33 - Despite huge manpower losses, how is Russia replenishing its military? 26/08 10:00 - Revealed: gambling logos and ads seen up to every 13 seconds during big sports games in US 26/08 10:00 - Australia expels Iran ambassador, accusing Tehran of being behind antisemitic attacks 26/08 09:51 - One in four UK late-night venues have closed since 2020, figures show 26/08 09:31 - Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve chief denounced as ‘authoritarian power grab’ - US politics live 26/08 08:09 - Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks 26/08 08:00 - News24 | Israel protesters demand government ‘sit at the negotiation table’ to secure a Gaza hostage deal 26/08 07:43 - Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting 26/08 07:08 - Victoria police shooting live updates: ‘Significant search’ underway for alleged offender after two officers dead, one injured while executing search warrant at rural property 26/08 06:53 - Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty 26/08 06:53 - Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty 26/08 06:25 - Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks as sanctions deadline looms 26/08 05:43 - Tuesday briefing: How ‘climateflation’ is pushing food prices ever higher – and changing how we eat 26/08 05:16 - People Are Revealing The Weird Things About Sex Nobody Warned Them About, And I'm Laughing Because It's All So True 26/08 04:13 - Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels ambassador 26/08 03:24 - ‘Grave concerns’ as police attend ‘active incident’ at rural property in Victoria, Porepunkah primary school in lockdown 26/08 02:54 - Politics live: US thinktank says Australia should cement Aukus by pre-committing to deployment of nuclear subs in future war 26/08 02:46 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279 26/08 02:46 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279 26/08 01:43 - Orban accuses Zelensky of threatening Hungarians 26/08 01:00 - Australia’s drowning death toll highest since records began three decades ago 26/08 00:13 - Bolivia right-wing candidate pledges to scrap lithium deals with China, Russia 26/08 00:09 - Trump says he wants ‘Department of War’ instead of defense department – US politics live 25/08 23:20 - ICE detains Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Baltimore, faces deportation to Uganda 25/08 23:04 - Trump says US has stopped bankrolling Ukraine 25/08 22:10 - Ukraine's naval band joins Scots Guards for joint performance 25/08 22:07 - Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese attack but its people don't think war is coming soon 25/08 21:31 - 29 Pairs Of Sandals For Anyone Who Refuses To Sacrifice Comfort For Style 25/08 21:30 - FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe 25/08 21:30 - FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe 25/08 21:13 - Polish president vetoes bill extending aid for Ukrainians 25/08 21:02 - Fema staff warn Trump’s cuts risk exposing US to another Hurricane Katrina 25/08 20:54 - Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships 25/08 20:47 - France 'on brink of over-indebtedness', PM Bayrou warns 25/08 20:18 - A Star in Russia’s Media World Joins Ukraine’s Army 25/08 19:59 - Republican Nancy Mace criticized for falsely identifying man as campus shooter 25/08 19:33 - Polish veto risks Ukraine’s crucial Starlink access amid refugee aid row 25/08 19:33 - Polish veto risks Ukraine’s crucial Starlink access amid refugee aid row 25/08 19:24 - Russia is learning. The West is running in circles 25/08 19:00 - Reform councillor works on asylum claims for Home Office, investigation reveals 25/08 18:52 - Trump wants nuclear arms deal with Russia and China 25/08 18:24 - Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within three weeks 25/08 18:24 - Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within three weeks 25/08 18:13 - News24 | Australia PM Albanese slams Netanyahu as ‘in denial about the consequences’ of Gaza war