Asio’s 9/11-era questioning powers to become permanent despite warnings from human rights advocates

23/07/2025 06:30 The Guardian

Exclusive: Tony Burke also introduced legislation to add sabotage, promotion of communal violence and serious threats to Australia’s border security to the rulesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor will make domestic spy agency Asio’s powers for compulsory questioning permanent and expand offences covered by the rules, ignoring warnings from human rights advocates about the need for ongoing parliamentary scrutiny.The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, introduced legislation on the first full day of parliamentary sittings to add sabotage, promotion of communal violence, attacks on the defence system, and serious threats to Australia’s border security to the rules for compulsory questioning. Continue reading...

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Mass starvation spreading across Gaza, aid agencies warn, as Israeli government says it is not responsible – as it happened

More than 100 aid agencies, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Oxfam, say ‘our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away’Irish premier Micheál Martin on Tuesday called for the war in Gaza to end, describing the images of starving children as “horrific”. Mr Martin...

23/07/2025 17:08 The Guardian

Over 130,000 people sign ‘Save Colbert’ petition ahead of New York rally – live

Tens of thousands of Paramount Plus subscribers have checked a box on the petition saying that they would unsubscribe, according to petitionersLawmakers are calling for the release of an Afghan interpreter, who worked with the US military for years in his home country, who was seized by armed, maske...

23/07/2025 17:04 The Guardian

Man-made mass starvation in Gaza, WHO chief says

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues warning, as more than 100 aid groups urge Israel to ease blockadeThe head of the World Health Organization has said a large proportion of Gaza’s population is starving. “I don’t know what you would call it other than mass-starvation – and it’s man-made,”...

23/07/2025 17:01 The Guardian

EU demands ‘explanations’ on Ukrainian reforms and says there ‘cannot be a compromise’ on corruption – Europe live

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, says that Ukraine, as a candidate country for membership, needs to uphold ‘fight against corruption’Back to Russia-Ukraine talks, AFP just reported, quoting a source in the Turkish ministry of foreign affairs, that the negotiations will start...

23/07/2025 16:59 The Guardian

Pressure builds on Zelenskyy over corruption agency changes as protests continue

European leaders urge Ukraine to uphold EU standards after president backs legislation weakening anti-graft watchdogsEurope live – latest updatesEuropean leaders piled pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday to reverse a contentious decision to weaken the powers of two anti-corruption agencie...

23/07/2025 15:47 The Guardian

Effects of marine heatwave driving ‘foreseeable’ SA algal bloom could rival black summer fires, scientists warn

As Senate establishes inquiry into the ‘human-mediated disaster’, a report is calling for more long-term actionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists are warning the wildlife impacts of a marine heatwave that has driven a catastrophic algal bloom off South Australi...

23/07/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Afghan translator who worked for US military detained by Ice in Connecticut

‘Zia S’ translated for US troops in Afghanistan before fleeing Taliban takeover in 2021 and arriving stateside legallyAn Afghan wartime translator granted a US immigration visa after risking his life to help US troops has been detained by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents,...

23/07/2025 14:18 The Guardian

Ukraine protests: why are civil society activists angry with Zelenskyy?

A law that changes the country’s anti-corruption agencies has led to the first serious protests against his governmentEurope live – latest updatesUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has approved a contentious bill that critics say will weaken the country’s fight against corruption. The...

23/07/2025 12:40 The Guardian

Obama breaks silence on Trump’s ‘outrageous’ call to prosecute him | First Thing

Office of ex-president says allegations of attempted coup are ‘attempt at distraction’. Plus, why are people opting out of traditional funerals?Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Barack Obama has broken his silence on Donald Trump’s calls to prosecute him,...

23/07/2025 11:53 The Guardian

Tories say Starmer has a ‘disconnect from reality’ over housing asylum seekers – UK politics live

Newly-appointed shadow housing secretary James Cleverly says there is no excuse for recent riots but government is making a difficult situation worseCharities have warned of the increasing danger to asylum seekers posed by far-right protesters after small boat arrivals were moved from their usual la...

23/07/2025 08:29 The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: The Conservatives reshuffle in an attempt to stay relevant amid poor polling

In today’s newsletter: A year into opposition, Kemi Badenoch’s party is still searching for its place in UK politicsGood morning. Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party (remember them?), has announced a reshuffle of her top team a year into her leadership.The reshuffle itself has...

23/07/2025 05:20 The Guardian

Dover asylum protests pose danger to small boat arrivals, charities say

Home Office orders diversion from usual landing place to Ramsgate to avoid clashes with far right Charities have warned of the increasing danger to asylum seekers posed by far-right protesters after small boat arrivals were moved from their usual landing place in Dover to further along the coast to...

23/07/2025 05:00 The Guardian

Eurostar calls for ‘credible’ Channel rail strategy as monopoly decision looms

Operator says if rivals are allowed to squeeze into existing facilities it could jeopardise its investmentEurostar has urged the UK government to choose a “credible long-term strategy” for international rail or risk “falling behind” the rest of Europe, before a crucial decision by the regula...

23/07/2025 05:00 The Guardian

Zelenskyy defends bill stripping anti-corruption bodies’ independence amid protests

Move by Ukrainian president widely opposed and may prove a setback to hopes of country one day joining the EUVolodymyr Zelenskyy has defended his approval of a contentious bill that weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies as its passage into law triggered the first serious protests against his go...

23/07/2025 04:54 The Guardian

Chinese officials warn women comedians that men are no laughing matter

The warning comes after a string of shows by women comedians joking about men went viralChinese provincial officials have warned comedians against stirring up discord between the genders, instructing them to criticise constructively rather than “for the sake of being funny”.The warning came from...

23/07/2025 03:50 The Guardian

Daily Telegraph headline wrongly claiming ‘Labor backs Hamas’ breached accuracy rules, Australian Press Council finds

Murdoch tabloid headline ‘To keep peace at home, Labor backs Hamas’ wrongly presented as a statement of fact, watchdog saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereA Daily Telegraph headline that said “Labor backs...

23/07/2025 02:55 The Guardian

Bondi goes to war with federal judges in New Jersey over removal of Alina Habba as US attorney – live

US attorney general retaliates against judges by removing Habba’s successor, Desiree Grace, leaving courts in limboHouse Republicans are busy during this press conference so far touting the Trump administration’s so-called successes on immigration and the sweeping tax and spending megabill, but...

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates remember their friend: ‘There won’t ever be another like him’

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Obama breaks silence on Trump’s ‘outrageous’ call to prosecute him

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22/07/2025 23:47 The Guardian

AFP news agency calls on Israel to allow evacuation of its freelance contributors

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22/07/2025 21:51 The Guardian

Israeli cruise ship turned away from Greek island by Gaza war protest

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22/07/2025 18:31 The Guardian

Cardinal calls Israel’s policy in Gaza ‘morally unjustifiable’ after visit

Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemns blocks on food and warns against plans to force Palestinians to leave territoryIsrael’s government is pursuing an “unacceptable and morally unjustifiable” policy in Gaza, the Catholic Latin patriarch of Jerusalem has said after visiting a church in the territor...

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At least 72 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in past 24 hours as Unrwa chief brands Gaza ‘hell on earth’ - Israel-Gaza war live

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UK government urged to offer more transparency over OpenAI deal

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Russia launches 42 drone strikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after agreeing to Istanbul peace talks - as it happened

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UK border officials to use AI to verify ages of child asylum seekers

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BoE governor warns Reeves weakening banking rules risks repeat of 2008 crisis

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22/07/2025 14:16 The Guardian

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