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America’s summer of floods: climate crisis fueling barrage, scientists say

Yellowstone, Death Valley, Kentucky – experts say extreme rainfall spurred by global heating is rendering historical norms obsoleteAn entire building and roads washed away by raging waters in Yellowstone. People desperately swimming from their homes in St Louis. Dozens dead after torrential downpo...

11/08/2022 08:00 The Guardian
Ukraine air force claims up to a dozen Russian jets destroyed in Crimea raid

Attack on Saky military base in Novofedorivka on Tuesday afternoon killed one and wounded 13Ukraine crisis – latest updatesUkraine’s air force said it believed that up to a dozen Russian aircraft were destroyed on the ground following Tuesday’s dramatic explosions at the Saky airbase in Crimea...

10/08/2022 18:38 The Guardian
UK cost of living crisis hampering efforts to host Ukrainian refugees

ONS figures show majority of people taking part in Homes for Ukraine scheme feel rising costs are affecting ability to provide support The majority of people taking part in a government scheme to house Ukrainians feel the rising cost of living is hampering their ability to support the refugees, new...

10/08/2022 15:22 The Guardian
UK fire and subsidence claims will rise due to extreme heat, says insurer

LV=GI says it is dealing with claims worth £1.2m after the heatwave of 17 to 20 JulyOne of the UK’s largest home insurers has warned over the impact of record temperatures on claims, saying the climate crisis was already resulting in a rise in fire and subsidence cases this year.LV=General Insura...

10/08/2022 15:05 The Guardian
Liz Truss rejects energy bill help as ‘Gordon Brown economics’

Cost of living crisis dominates latest Tory hustings as foreign secretary rules out tax rise to fund government helpLiz Truss has said she rejects the “Gordon Brown economics” of helping people directly with bills as her rival, Rishi Sunak, warned the British people “will not forgive us” if...

09/08/2022 20:54 The Guardian
July could be ‘lull before the storm’ for retailers and consumers

Cost of living crisis and rising inflation predicted to hit consumer confidence and spending July could be the “lull before the storm” for retailers and consumers after the heatwave boosted sales of summer clothing, picnic treats and electric fans despite the intensifying cost of living crisis,...

08/08/2022 23:01 The Guardian
Biden tours flood-ravaged Kentucky as White House highlights climate crisis

Biden calls passage of historic climate and healthcare legislation as a ‘big deal’ in state where flooding has claimed 37 lives, Joe Biden on Monday toured parts of eastern Kentucky devastated by the worst flooding in the state’s history and pledged to help recovery, while his spokesperson war...

08/08/2022 22:00 The Guardian
White House warns of ‘intensifying impacts of climate change’ as Biden tours flood-hit Kentucky – as it happened

President and first lady to tour state in which 37 have diedSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailOn Joe Biden’s visit to flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky today he is not just viewing the effects through the lens of a disaster needing federal assistance but also through the l...

08/08/2022 21:00 The Guardian
Coming crisis could soon undo any Tory truce on Trussonomics

Analysis: there are deep divisions among the party’s MPs about the leadership frontrunner’s spending promisesLiz Truss as prime minister will have to appeal to three very different constituencies. The first is Conservative members, a target audience that has been enthused by talk of tax cuts for...

08/08/2022 19:11 The Guardian
Cost of living crisis will add strain to ‘creaking’ NHS, experts warn

Staffing crisis drives nurses to strike ballot amid warnings of cancelled operations and surge in admissionsThe cost of living crisis will add further strain to an already imperilled NHS this autumn, experts have warned, amid concerns the healthcare crisis could deepen if urgent action is not taken....

08/08/2022 17:45 The Guardian
The Works sounds early warning over Christmas trading

Crafts and toys retailer also trims full-year outlook after online sales fall as shoppers return to storesThe Works has slashed its outlook for the full year, giving an early warning that it expects the cost of living crisis to weigh on its key Christmas trading period.The cut-price crafts, books an...

08/08/2022 15:45 The Guardian
‘The new normal’: how Europe is being hit by a climate-driven drought crisis

Water shortages across the continent, from France through Italy, Spain and beyond, are creating a critical situationEurope’s most severe drought in decades is hitting homes, factories, farmers and freight across the continent, as experts warn drier winters and searing summers fuelled by global he...

08/08/2022 14:48 The Guardian
Sunak says Truss’s anti-handout approach to cost of living crisis ‘won’t touch the sides’ – UK politics live

Follow all the latest political developments as the Conservative leadership race continues Incidents of DIY dentistry, including people using superglue to stick homemade teeth to their gums, are increasing across Britain as more than nine in 10 NHS dental practices are unable to offer appointments t...

08/08/2022 09:30 The Guardian
Labour attacks ‘zombie government’ as Boris Johnson returns from holiday

PM criticised for nearly week-long break in Slovenia after 15 Whitehall consultations left unansweredLabour has hit out at 15 Whitehall consultations being left unanswered by what it called the “zombie government”, as Boris Johnson arrived back at work from a nearly week-long holiday.After being...

07/08/2022 21:30 The Guardian
Europe is watching as a crisis slowly develops in Bosnia with the suspicion Russia is stirring things up

In the Balkans, Europe is watching as a crisis slowly develops....

07/08/2022 03:50 Skynews
Gordon Brown: ‘Set emergency budget or risk a winter of dire poverty’

Former PM has warned of a financial timebomb awaiting families as Labour plans a major intervention to address crisisBoris Johnson and the Tory leadership candidates should agree an immediate emergency budget tackling the spiralling cost of living, Gordon Brown has said, or risk “condemning millio...

06/08/2022 18:03 The Guardian
Great Barrier Reef’s record coral cover is good news but climate threat remains

The world heritage site still has some capacity for recovery but the window is closing fast as the climate continues to warm• Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcastThe Great Barrier Reef is one of the planet’s natural jewels, stretching for more than 2,300km along A...

05/08/2022 20:00 The Guardian
Amazon staff protests spread to multiple UK depots over pay dispute

Workers say retailer offering ‘insulting’ pay rise given pandemic and cost-of-living crisisAmazon workers at Tilbury in Essex have stopped working for the second day in a row as fury over the online retailer’s “insulting” pay rise offer spread to three other UK warehouses.The GMB union sai...

05/08/2022 19:55 The Guardian
What does the US-China row mean for climate change?

Analysis: breakdown of cooperation between world’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters over Taiwan could spell disaster for global warming targetsChina’s decision to halt cooperation with the US over the climate crisis has provoked alarm, with seasoned climate diplomats urging a swift resumption...

05/08/2022 16:18 The Guardian
Low water levels mean Rhine is days from being shut for cargo

Businesses along the river say drought means they are on the verge of having to shut productionGermany’s Rhine, one of Europe’s key waterways, is just days away from being closed to commercial traffic because of very low levels caused by drought, authorities and industry have warned.Crucially, t...

05/08/2022 14:18 The Guardian
What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China

Analysis: China’s response gave little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?Things changed this week for Taiwan. When news of a highly controversial visit by the US speaker, Nancy Pelosi, drew threats of reprisals from Beijing, most citizens shru...

05/08/2022 12:44 The Guardian
Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look

For three decades, nuclear power was one of Germany’s most divisive debates. But with Russia cutting gas, Germans are revisiting their political energy taboos....

05/08/2022 12:02 New York Times
Workers asking for pay rises risk embedding inflation, says Bank boss

'If everybody tries to beat inflation – in price-setting and wage-setting – it gets worse,’ warns Andrew BaileyBusiness live updates: Bailey denies being slow on rate risesWorkers should refrain from asking for inflation-matching pay rises, according to the governor of the Bank of England, who...

05/08/2022 08:54 The Guardian
UK house prices fall for first time since June 2021, says Halifax

Market cools in July as lender warns of impact of higher interest rates and cost of living crisisUK house prices fell in July for the first time in more than a year, as the country’s largest lender warned of the impact of higher interest rates and the broader cost of living crisis.The average pric...

05/08/2022 07:01 The Guardian
Truss and Sunak face Sky grilling as Bank warns of long recession – as it happened

Tory hopefuls face questions from party members and are interviewed by Kay Burley as interest rates go up sharply. This blog is now closed.Sunak and Truss clash over cost of living crisis and recessionThe NHS has been “absent” from the Conservative leadership contest, the former health secretary...

04/08/2022 21:43 The Guardian
Four corporate US landlords deceived and evicted thousands during Covid, report reveals

House report’s findings showed lengths firms went to in order to increase profits from properties: ‘They’re willing to destroy someone’s life’Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers are looking to secure more tenants’ rights this week after a yearlong House investigation concluded that four...

04/08/2022 15:47 The Guardian
Next forecasts bigger profits as summer dresses and suits lift sales

Retailer also warns of slowing growth in coming months as cost of living crisis hits budgetsNext is set to make £10m more in annual profits than previously expected after a rise in sales of suits and summer outfits boosted sales despite a squeeze on shoppers’ spare cash from rising energy, petrol...

04/08/2022 15:47 The Guardian
Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group reports £12m in pandemic losses

Staff cut by almost 300 in year to August 2021 as celebrity chef’s company warns of tough trading conditions in cost of living crisisGordon Ramsay’s restaurant empire has reported almost £12m in losses and cut almost 300 staff because of closures and restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic as...

04/08/2022 13:25 The Guardian
China begins Taiwan military drills after Pelosi visit | First Thing

Taiwan says it is ‘preparing for war without seeking war’. Plus, US Senate votes for Finland and Sweden’s Nato entryDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Taiwan’s army has said it is “preparing for war without seeking war” after China’s military began...

04/08/2022 10:17 The Guardian
Global heating means almost every sea turtle in Florida now born female

Rising temperatures have made beach sand so warm that eggs incubate above 31C and are overwhelmingly born female – expertsNearly every sea turtle born on the beaches of Florida in the past four years has been female, according to scientists.The spike in female baby turtles comes as a result of int...

04/08/2022 10:00 The Guardian
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13/08 09:39 - UK weather: extreme heat warning in place for England and Wales as 500% increase in wildfires reported – live 13/08 09:20 - Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow warns US over diplomatic ‘point of no return’ – live 13/08 09:03 - Aid helps Ukraine achieve ‘outweighed gains.’ 13/08 08:57 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 171 13/08 08:57 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 171 13/08 07:36 - Inside the Ukraine power plant raising the specter of nuclear disaster in Europe 13/08 07:01 - 38 Stylish Basics To Add To Your Wardrobe 13/08 05:55 - Looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans 13/08 05:49 - US Congress passes Biden's landmark climate, tax and health care plan 13/08 05:43 - Ukraine Live Briefing: Zelensky asks Europe to ban Russian visas; Strikes in city near nuclear site 13/08 05:14 - Live: Three civilians killed in Russian shelling in Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia 13/08 04:06 - Ukraine Live Briefing: Zelensky asks Europe to ban Russian visas; Strikes in city near nuclear site 13/08 03:22 - Seized Documents Were Part of an Inquiry Into Violation of the Espionage Act and Two Other Laws 13/08 03:11 - Trump Claims He Declassified All the Documents at Mar-a-Lago. Even if That’s True, it Probably Doesn’t Matter 13/08 02:26 - The Climate Bill Isn’t Perfect, but It’s Still a Major Victory 13/08 02:07 - Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret files from Mar-a-Lago 13/08 02:01 - 11 Wardrobe Upgrades For Anyone Who Hates Their Bra 13/08 02:00 - In Lukashenko’s dictatorship, enemies are shamed and the West is shunned 13/08 02:00 - In Lukashenko’s dictatorship, enemies are shamed and the West is shunned 13/08 01:56 - Shelling of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Raises Fears and Outrage 13/08 01:56 - Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 171 of the invasion 13/08 01:25 - Nuclear or not, classified or not, Mar-a-Lago files spell out jeopardy for Trump 13/08 00:36 - Search warrant for Trump home identifies 3 possible crimes as reasoning, including Espionage Act violations 13/08 00:33 - Conway reacts to Trump team blaming government for moving boxes to Florida 13/08 00:04 - Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out 13/08 00:02 - Laws and Lists in Search Warrant Offer Clues to Trump Document Investigation 12/08 22:17 - In Breonna Taylor Raid, Detective Is Expected to Plead Guilty Over Warrant 12/08 22:08 - Trump under investigation for potential violations of Espionage Act, warrant reveals 12/08 21:38 - Farmers in 'water wars' in southern Spain as droughts threaten livelihoods 12/08 21:30 - Tens of thousands of A-level pupils may miss out on first choice university 12/08 21:14 - Key lines from the FBI's search warrant and receipt 12/08 21:01 - Trump under criminal investigation for potential violations of Espionage Act – as it happened 12/08 20:50 - Putin’s war sets Russian economy back 4 years in single quarter 12/08 20:50 - Putin’s war sets Russian economy back 4 years in single quarter 12/08 20:44 - Honig breaks down what we know so far about Trump search warrant 12/08 20:17 - FBI recovered ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home 12/08 20:17 - FBI recovered ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home 12/08 20:04 - READ: Search warrant for Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort 12/08 19:55 - Ukraine Live Briefing: U.S. doesn’t know what hit Crimea base, official says 12/08 19:54 - Ukraine claims it can hit most Russian supply lines in the south 12/08 19:54 - Ukraine claims it can hit most Russian supply lines in the south 12/08 19:52 - Russia’s Economy Contracts Sharply as War and Sanctions Take Hold 12/08 19:38 - Dunkirk veteran Major John Errington celebrates 104th birthday 12/08 19:20 - Polio detected in New York City 12/08 19:00 - What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis 12/08 18:19 - Possible time for Biden-Xi first face-to-face meet revealed  12/08 18:04 - What Happens If Shelling Continues at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant? 12/08 17:57 - Zelenskiy tells officials to stop leaking military tactics; UN sounds nuclear plant warning – as it happened 12/08 17:37 - FBI standoff suspect made posts on Trump's social media platform 12/08 17:23 - Is Iraq’s political chaos spreading to the Kurdistan region? 12/08 17:22 - J&J to discontinue baby powder amid major pressure 12/08 17:12 - 11 killed in gruesome shooting, including children 12/08 16:52 - Fox News airs false photo of Trump search judge with Ghislaine Maxwell 12/08 16:51 - Last veteran of Belgian SAS dies aged 97 12/08 16:38 - Freya the walrus could be euthanised if public do not keep distance, Norway warns 12/08 16:36 - Opinion: Why Trump thinks this could be a winner for him 12/08 16:11 - Ukraine war: Predicting Russia's next step in Ukraine 12/08 16:06 - Gaza death toll rises to 49, including 17 children 12/08 16:06 - Gaza death toll rises to 49, including 17 children 12/08 16:04 - Nuclear accidents can happen in Europe too: Russian ex-president 12/08 16:04 - Nuclear accidents can happen in Europe too: Russian ex-president 12/08 16:02 - It's not yet clear what caused blasts at a Crimea air base. But analysts say Russia suffered a significant loss 12/08 16:01 - Just 31 Cute Dresses From Walmart Worth Adding To Your Wardrobe 12/08 15:59 - ‘Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie attacked with knife 12/08 15:52 - UK's Truss takes heat over ‘insulting’ Jewish comments 12/08 15:49 - Two children die after taking world’s ‘most expensive drug’ 12/08 15:40 - Ukraine Readies Plans to Evacuate Civilians Amid Fighting Near Nuclear Plant 12/08 15:36 - Disney heiress slams company over Harvey Weinstein 12/08 15:29 - UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings from Sunday 12/08 15:21 - Russia rejects UN calls for demilitarised zone around Ukraine nuclear plant 12/08 15:18 - Trump Search Said to Be Part of Effort to Find Highly Classified Material 12/08 15:09 - SpaceX could replace Russia’s Soyuz rockets – Reuters 12/08 15:04 - Sweden mulls producing weapons for Ukraine 12/08 14:26 - Cause of Crimea blasts is unclear. But analysts say Russia suffered a significant loss 12/08 14:15 - Germany sets heating limit 12/08 13:58 - EU member state wants to send ‘straightforward signal’ to Russia 12/08 13:54 - Joan of Arc is non-binary in new play 12/08 13:42 - UK fuel exports to Netherlands up by 67% in June, data shows 12/08 13:19 - Analysis: Report FBI sought nuclear docs sharpens showdown 12/08 13:11 - Moscow comments on salvaging Iran nuclear deal 12/08 13:06 - Nixon White House lawyer makes prediction about Trump 12/08 13:00 - Striking train drivers ‘here for the long haul’, says union on eve of strike 12/08 12:51 - UK economy shrinks as outlook on recession darkens 12/08 12:39 - Bolton reacts to alleged assassination plot 12/08 12:31 - Boomtown festival bans open fires and cooking stoves on ‘tinder dry’ site 12/08 12:14 - Ukrainian nuclear plant facing 'grave hour,' UN watchdog says 12/08 12:07 - UK institute apologizes for discriminating against Russian 12/08 12:06 - Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns 12/08 12:00 - Odessa’s summer of war 12/08 12:00 - Odessa’s summer of war 12/08 11:34 - Donald Trump does not oppose US bid to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant 12/08 11:00 - The fossil fuel industry spent billions to deny the climate crisis. Can Biden’s bill undo decades of harm? 12/08 10:46 - Asda and Morrisons latest to withdraw disposable barbecues over wildfire risk 12/08 10:24 - Germany at risk of mass unrest – security official 12/08 09:55 - Labour defends response to energy bills crisis amid government inaction – UK politics live 12/08 09:40 - First Thing: FBI searched Mar-a-Lago for nuclear weapons papers, say reports 12/08 09:32 - Australian politician issues Taiwan conflict warning 12/08 09:20 - German ex-chancellor sues parliament 12/08 09:00 - A year of peace in one of Afghanistan’s deadliest provinces 12/08 09:00 - A year of peace in one of Afghanistan’s deadliest provinces