Almost 68% of Australia’s tourism sites at major risk if climate crisis continues, report says

08/09/2024 15:00 The Guardian

Uluru, the Daintree and Bondi beach among locations that could be impacted if planet hits even 2C of warming by 2050Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSouth Australia’s wine regions shrouded in bushfire smoke, the Daintree rainforest cut off by flooding and tourists marooned at major airports because of violent storms. This snapshot is the potential chaotic future for Australia’s tourism industry, a new report has warned.At least half of 178 tourism assets around the country – from national parks to city attractions and airports – are facing major climate risks, the analysis showed. And as the heat rises, so do the disruptions. Many of the country’s 620,000 tourism jobs will be under threat, according to the report from the insurance group Zurich and the economic analysts Mandala.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Is Trump preparing for civil war? – podcast

Millions of people across the US attended No Kings protests against Donald Trump last weekend. The president publicly denied he wanted to be a king, but he posted an AI-generated video of himself dressed as one, flying a fighter jet and dumping excrement on protesters.Jonathan Freedland speaks to th...

24/10/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’

China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in UkraineVladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and India were reported to be scaling back Russian oil imports aft...

24/10/2025 03:23 The Guardian

‘Sacred sanctuary’: North Korea starts building memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine war

At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting in Russia’s war against UkraineNorth Korea has begun constructing a memorial for its soldiers killed fighting in Russia’s war on Ukraine, state media reported, as leader Kim Jong-un hailed a “historic peak...

24/10/2025 01:09 The Guardian

EU leaders fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets to defend Ukraine

Belgium derails proposal to use billions located in Brussels to fund €140bn loan to Ukraine for its war effortEU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take swift action to make Moscow pay for its wa...

23/10/2025 22:44 The Guardian

Australia news live: police to resume search for body in infamous cold case of Indigenous child killed in 1990

Colleen Walker-Craig was just 16 when she was last seen in Bowraville 35 years ago. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTertiary education union condemns job cuts at UTSThe National Tertiary Education Union has condemned “heartbreaking” job cuts a...

23/10/2025 21:54 The Guardian

Trump pardons founder of Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange

Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to failing to stop money laundering in 2023 and was sentenced to four monthsDonald Trump issued a pardon for the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday.“President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr Zha...

23/10/2025 21:48 The Guardian

‘Bibi-sitting’: US heavy-hitters take turns to supervise Israeli prime minister

Marco Rubio warns Israeli politicians not to disrupt Gaza ceasefire after Knesset vote to annex West BankThe parade of senior US officials travelling to the Middle East in recent weeks is a clear warning from the White House to Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli political factions to not disrupt the rec...

23/10/2025 20:12 The Guardian

Illinois warns immigration officers tampering with license plates is illegal

Hotline introduced to report on agents’ vehicles after one said plates were changed every day in videoUS politics live – latest updatesIllinois officials have issued a warning to federal immigration agents that tampering with or swapping license plates is against state law and will not be tolera...

23/10/2025 19:33 The Guardian

Ukrainian attack spoiled planned Zaporizhzhia birthday gift for Putin

Plan to connect nuclear plant to Russian grid was foiled and it has now been reconnected to Ukrainian powerAn attempt by Russia to connect the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to the Russian grid in time for Vladimir Putin’s birthday earlier this month was foiled by Ukrainian forces...

23/10/2025 19:04 The Guardian

Resident doctors in England to go on strike for five days next month

Hospital bosses warn 14-19 November stoppage will make it harder to manage winter viruses and tackle waiting lists Resident doctors in England will strike again next month – the 13th time since 2023 – a decision NHS bosses say is “the last thing the NHS needs”.Hospital chiefs predicted that...

23/10/2025 17:28 The Guardian

Putin calls new US sanctions an ‘unfriendly act’ but claims they won’t affect Russian economy – as it happened

Russian president says Moscow will deliver ‘overwhelming’ response to strikes inside RussiaPutin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a...

23/10/2025 17:26 The Guardian

Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north-west

Severe ‘blob’ or marine heatwave can lead to increased inundation and wintery weather in eastern North AmericaA marine heatwave known as a blob was especially severe this year in the north-western and central Pacific Ocean, which could lead in the coming months to increased flooding in the US Pa...

23/10/2025 15:00 The Guardian

New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’

Critics warn boosting protections of officers at misconduct cases, introduced after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, will undermine rule of lawNew rules in England and Wales will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force, with critics saying it will lead to greater “impu...

23/10/2025 14:53 The Guardian

Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidanceUK politics live – latest updatesDozens of Labour MPs have written to ministers warning that upcoming regulations on how to implement rules on gender recognition could cause chaos...

23/10/2025 14:47 The Guardian

Oil price jumps and FTSE 100 hits new high after Trump puts sanctions on Russian firms

Assets in US belonging to Rosneft and Lukoil frozen as shares in Shell and BP rise by 3%Business live – latest updatesOil prices jumped and energy companies helped the FTSE 100 to a record high after Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers.Brent crude increased...

23/10/2025 14:11 The Guardian

Three arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service

Men, aged 44, 45 and 48, detained by Metropolitan police under section 3 of National Security ActThree men, aged 44, 45 and 48, were arrested in west and central London on Thursday morning on suspicion of assisting a Russian intelligence service as part of what police said was an ongoing national se...

23/10/2025 13:27 The Guardian

Frontrunner suffers blow in race to be UK ambassador to US over criticisms of Trump

Exclusive: Whitehall officials raise fears about Mark Sedwill’s newspaper article warning of president’s ‘blundering’ behaviourUK politics live – latest updatesMark Sedwill’s prospects of becoming the UK’s ambassador in Washington have taken a blow after officials raised concerns about...

23/10/2025 12:11 The Guardian

Foxtons warns of ‘subdued’ sales as budget uncertainty deters homebuyers

Shares in estate agent fall sharply amid concerns over possible property tax changesBusiness live – latest updatesThe estate agency Foxtons has warned of weak sales for the rest of the year as economic uncertainty and potential property tax changes in next month’s budget deter buyers, sending it...

23/10/2025 11:18 The Guardian

Once the AI bubble pops, we’ll all suffer. Could that be better than letting it grow unabated?

The world will be pushed into a recession, but perhaps we can build something more promising from the piecesThe world economy hinges on the success or failure of artificial intelligence. It’s becoming apparent that we are probably doomed either way.Employment growth is stuck and wage growth is slo...

23/10/2025 11:00 The Guardian

First Thing: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heatedDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump admi...

23/10/2025 10:43 The Guardian

EU has a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – how will it work?

What are the legal implications, and why does Belgium fear being left alone with the bill?Latest EU sanctions against Russia target liquified natural gasWith Donald Trump ruling out further US military aid, and as Russia’s deadly attacks grind on, European leaders are looking for a new way to fina...

23/10/2025 10:30 The Guardian

Latest EU sanctions against Russia target liquefied natural gas

Measures also add 117 shadow fleet vessels to list of those suspected of illegal oil shipments and banned from portsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has agreed its 19th set of sanctions against Russia, including its first-ever measures targeting Russian liquefied natural gas.The package, which a...

23/10/2025 10:29 The Guardian

Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders

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23/10/2025 10:00 The Guardian

Marco Rubio warns Israel not to annex West Bank after Knesset vote in favour

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23/10/2025 09:31 The Guardian

Israel’s West Bank annexation moves threatening Gaza peace deal, says Marco Rubio – Middle East live

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23/10/2025 08:33 The Guardian

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Thursday briefing: While the ceasefire holds, Gaza continues to starve

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Tens of thousands to attend rival rallies as Hungary’s election campaign kicks off

Budapest marches by ruling Fidesz party and opposition Tisza will take place in a highly polarised political climateTens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for rival rallies by Viktor Orbán’s ruling party and his main opponent as they kick off campaigning for elections next year in a...

23/10/2025 04:00 The Guardian

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23/10/2025 03:40 The Guardian

US sanctions major Russian oil companies and calls for Moscow to accept immediate Ukraine ceasefire – as it happened

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22/10/2025 22:43 The Guardian

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