Cheltenham racecourse coated with snow three days after highs of 18C

12/03/2025 12:46 The Guardian

Festival organisers take precautions to ensure ‘fool’s spring’ does not disrupt to racing at four-day meetingSnow coated Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday morning, three days after the area experienced sunny weather with highs of 18C.Parts of the UK were warmer than Barcelona and the Costa del Sol as recently as Sunday, but yellow weather warnings for ice have now been issued in the north. Continue reading...

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‘We have people going to Russia right now,’ says Trump as Zelenskyy hopes for ‘strong steps’ if Russia rejects ceasefire – Europe live

Ukraine president says Kyiv will not ‘recognise any territory occupied by Russians’Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefireFrench European Affairs minister, Benjamin Haddad, said the European Union could go further in its response to US tariffs, though a trade war was in no-one’s interest, Reuters r...

12/03/2025 17:38 The Guardian

Canada to impose 25% tariffs on nearly $30bn in US imports as trade war flares – live

Canadian foreign minister condemns ‘unjustified’ trade war and condemns ‘Trump’s talks of annexing our country through economic coercion’ Congressional brinkmanship, including repeated near-misses with shutdowns and over the nation’s $36 trillion in debt, has contributed to global rating...

12/03/2025 17:35 The Guardian

UK expels Russian diplomat and says Moscow is seeking closure of British embassy in city – UK politics live

Move is in response to similar Russian measures earlier this week Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.PMQs is about to start. Continue reading...

12/03/2025 17:31 The Guardian

Cautious Zelenskyy keeps cards close to his chest after Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian president would not be drawn on details of proposed deal and also steered clear of criticising Trump at press briefingRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesAs journalists filtered out of the presidential administration in central Kyiv on Wednesday afternoon after a 30-minute press conf...

12/03/2025 16:28 The Guardian

‘Absolute fear’: Israeli hostage describes abuse during 505-day Hamas captivity

Omer Wenkert says he was held mostly in darkness – and his mistreatment was often sparked by events in warAn Israeli hostage freed by Hamas last month has described the distressing conditions and abuse he says he endured during 505 days held in Gaza.In an interview on Israeli television, Omer Wenk...

12/03/2025 16:04 The Guardian

US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River

Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereigntyThe United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump continues both his threats to annex his northern neighbour and to upend major agreements governing relations...

12/03/2025 16:00 The Guardian

What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations?

The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffectiveRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s agreement to support a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its war against Russia’s invasion has focused attention on what Moscow may or ma...

12/03/2025 15:13 The Guardian

Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada

Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over CanadaMarco Rubio has said he is not planning to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to “take over Canada” during a visit to Quebec, as Washington’s top diplomat arrives to the backdrop...

12/03/2025 15:12 The Guardian

Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – as it happened

Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foilFull story: Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium come into effect amid US-Canada trade warEU retaliates against Trump tariffs with...

12/03/2025 15:06 The Guardian

Zelenskyy expects ‘strong steps’ from US if Russia rejects ceasefire

Ukraine president describes talks with US delegation as positive as countries attempt to repair relationsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s president has said he hopes the US will take “strong steps” against Russia if Moscow fails to support a 30-day ceasefire, agreed at a mee...

12/03/2025 14:49 The Guardian

Coal lobby group urged members to attend fundraiser with Nationals leader David Littleproud

Political fundraisers are occurring with increasing frequency as major parties build war chests for the electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA coal lobby group encouraged its members to attend a political fundraiser with the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, in the l...

12/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Mentally unwell woman in solitary confinement for almost a decade ‘an emergency situation’, Victorian judge warns

Psychiatrist describes the detained woman at Thomas Embling hospital as one of the most unwell patients in the stateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of the most mentally unwell patients in Victoria will deteriorate further if she continues to be held in solitary confine...

12/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Expert concerned as large rafts of invasive fire ants seen floating in flood waters after Cyclone Alfred

Kirsty McKenna filmed entire colonies clinging on to debris, ready to make nests on dry ground in Queensland and beyondFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFire ants are forming rafts to survive and travel on flood waters ca...

12/03/2025 14:00 The Guardian

First Thing: Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum come into effect

Europe has said it will impose counter-tariffs on US goods. Plus, Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire, placing onus on Russia to reciprocateDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump’s global tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force on Wednesda...

12/03/2025 12:42 The Guardian

US annual inflation rate in February remains relatively stable at 2.8%

While inflation has declined sharply from its peak in 2022, price increases have remained above Fed’s target rate of 2%Consumer prices remained relatively stable in February even as some economists have warned prices could rise again amid Donald Trump’s trade war and stock markets have fallen on...

12/03/2025 12:35 The Guardian

EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikesBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU has announced it will impose trade “countermeasures” on up to €26bn (£22bn) worth of US goods in retaliation to Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and al...

12/03/2025 12:13 The Guardian

Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now

Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too briefRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe 11 days of whiplash-inducing talks British and French officials endured to repair shattered relations between Washington and Kyiv, and...

12/03/2025 11:53 The Guardian

Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coalDonald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill, baby, drill” demands that more oil and gas be extracted in the United States, but the president has set his sights on an even broader goal: k...

12/03/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Man arrested over UK ship collision is Russian, owner says

Master of Solong, which was in collision with tanker, was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughterThe arrested master of the Solong, a container ship that crashed into another vessel in the North Sea, is a Russian national, its management company has confirmed.The 59-year-old was arres...

12/03/2025 10:08 The Guardian

Nine defends front-page Trumpet of Patriots ad after backlash from readers and staff

Media company argues rejecting ad for Clive Palmer’s party in the Age could imply endorsement of political ads it chose to publishGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNine Entertainment has defended the decision to publish an advertisement worth $200,000 from Clive Palmer’s...

12/03/2025 08:33 The Guardian

Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war

European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptionsBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday “with no exceptions or exemptions”, as his campaign to reorder globa...

12/03/2025 06:03 The Guardian

Anthony Albanese denounces US tariffs as ‘not a friendly act’ after Donald Trump refuses exemption for Australia

Global 25% levy regime on steel and aluminium imports due to come into effect at midnight US timeAustralia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war loomsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne...

12/03/2025 04:49 The Guardian

Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers call for his return to Philippines after ICC arrest

Daughter accuses government of ‘kidnapping’ ex-president as victims of ‘war on drugs’ express jubilation at arrestLawyers for Rodrigo Duterte have demanded that he be returned to Manila in a petition filed to the supreme court, as victims of the former Philippine president’s bloody “war...

12/03/2025 04:29 The Guardian

Explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. You an find the latest in our full report here. As the talks in Jeddah take place behind the closed doors, let’s catch up with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s comments at the European Parliament in Strasbourg earlier this morning.She told EU law...

12/03/2025 00:48 The Guardian

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions

Joint Ukraine-US statement saying ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ is followed by reports of an air strike on KyivLatest Europe news liveUkraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on mi...

12/03/2025 00:28 The Guardian

‘Patchy and behind deadline’: MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging points

Committee warns of serious injustice to disabled motorists and those reliant on public chargersThe rollout of electric vehicle chargers across Britain is “patchy”, behind deadline and ignores the needs of disabled drivers, the parliamentary spending watchdog has found.A report published by the p...

12/03/2025 00:01 The Guardian

US won’t impose 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario suspends electricity levy – live

White House says 25% tariff to still take effect on Wednesday after Ontario premier walks back 25% tariff on electricity exports to three US states Trump raises Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%Ukraine ceasefire – live updatesPolls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary election...

11/03/2025 22:46 The Guardian

News live: Trump ‘considered against’ tariff exemption for Australia as deadline looms; sand dune warning in wake of cyclone

The federal government says it remains in discussion with the Trump administration, and will have ‘more to say’ on the matter soon. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s bad news for prospective homebuyers looking to pick up a bargain in S...

11/03/2025 20:34 The Guardian

Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month

Books about Banksy and by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé were removed, and one of the owners detainedIsraeli police have raided the leading Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem for the second time in a month, detaining one of its owners for several hours and seizing some of its stock.The deputy stat...

11/03/2025 19:56 The Guardian

Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia

Putin may well stick to previous demands over Ukrainian elections and a rejection of European peacekeeping forcesEurope live – latest updatesSuddenly the ball is in Russia’s court. The flow of US intelligence and military aid to Ukraine is to resume – and the Kremlin is being asked to agree to...

11/03/2025 19:45 The Guardian

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12/03 14:18 - Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line 12/03 14:00 - Coal lobby group urged members to attend fundraiser with Nationals leader David Littleproud 12/03 14:00 - Mentally unwell woman in solitary confinement for almost a decade ‘an emergency situation’, Victorian judge warns 12/03 14:00 - Expert concerned as large rafts of invasive fire ants seen floating in flood waters after Cyclone Alfred 12/03 13:56 - WATCH IN FULL Lavrov speaks to US bloggers 12/03 13:30 - News24 | 'Putin has a strong position': Russia strikes Zelensky's home town in Ukraine, kills 1, injures 9 12/03 13:28 - Russia tight-lipped on ceasefire deal as US arms to Ukraine resume 12/03 13:28 - Russia tight-lipped on ceasefire deal as US arms to Ukraine resume 12/03 13:18 - Arrested captain of ship is Russian national 12/03 13:04 - What next after Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire 12/03 13:04 - What next after Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire 12/03 12:46 - ‘Americans are on our side’: Russians laud US efforts to end Ukraine war 12/03 12:46 - ‘Americans are on our side’: Russians laud US efforts to end Ukraine war 12/03 12:46 - Cheltenham racecourse coated with snow three days after highs of 18C 12/03 12:42 - First Thing: Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum come into effect 12/03 12:35 - US annual inflation rate in February remains relatively stable at 2.8% 12/03 12:13 - EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’ 12/03 12:07 - What are tariffs and why is Trump using them? 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