England’s swimming waters five times more likely to be polluted than in EU, research finds

08/08/2025 07:00 The Guardian

Experts warn country is in danger of becoming ‘dirty man of Europe’ as it falls to bottom of bathing water leaderboardEnglish swimming waters are five times more likely to be polluted than those in the EU, new research has revealed.Experts have said that the country is in danger of becoming the “dirty man of Europe” again as it falls at the bottom of the leaderboard for bathing water which is free of bacterial contaminants. Continue reading...

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Israel’s Gaza City plan sparks global condemnation with warnings of more destruction and suffering – latest updates

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08/08/2025 10:48 The Guardian

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in Washington DC to combat crime - US politics live

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08/08/2025 10:42 The Guardian

Ukraine conflict could be ‘frozen’ sooner rather than later, says Poland’s Tusk after talk with Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president says ‘reliable peace essential for all’ after speaking to Polish PM on Friday morning, Trump’s deadline day for Russia to move towards a ceasefireI will bring you all the latest on European reactions to the situation in Gaza here, but for more detailed coverage of the situa...

08/08/2025 10:41 The Guardian

Vance to arrive in UK for Lammy meeting as Starmer denounces Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City – UK politics live

The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agendaThe Times is running a story today saying that Israel is considering withdrawing defence and security cooperation from the UK if Keir Starmer goes ahead w...

08/08/2025 10:20 The Guardian

Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption

Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and floodingLarge parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings – the most ti...

08/08/2025 10:10 The Guardian

Netanyahu announces plan to take over Gaza City, marking another escalation in devastating war

Plan will likely displace tens of thousands of Palestinians already suffering from famine and comes after PM said he wanted to take control of entire territoryIsrael’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has said, marking anothe...

08/08/2025 08:44 The Guardian

Starmer calls Gaza City takeover plan wrong and urges Israel to reconsider

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08/08/2025 08:32 The Guardian

Crocs shares slump 30% amid tariffs and decline of ‘ugly shoe’ trend

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08/08/2025 08:30 The Guardian

Russian football clubs given €10.8m in Uefa ‘solidarity’ funds since Ukraine invasion

Exclusive: Five Ukraine clubs failed to win similar payments due to allegedly being located in ‘zone of military operations’Uefa has paid more than €10.8m (£9.4m) in “solidarity” funds to Russian football clubs since they were banned from taking part in European tournaments after the Krem...

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Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law

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Emergency care at Lucy Letby hospital falls short of legal standards, CQC finds

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Indonesia says it will treat 2,000 of Gaza’s wounded on uninhabited Galang island

Muslim-majority Indonesia says the plan to treat wounded Palestinians in island’s medical facility is temporary and patients will return to GazaIndonesia will convert a medical facility on an uninhabited island to treat about 2,000 wounded residents of Gaza, according to a spokesperson for the pre...

08/08/2025 03:12 The Guardian

Dutton blaming migrants for housing crisis ‘undermined’ Coalition at election, Andrew Bragg says

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08/08/2025 02:16 The Guardian

Democrats respond to FBI agreement to locate Texas lawmakers: ‘We will not be intimidated’ – live updates

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump administration of attempting to ‘weaponize law enforcement to target political adversaries’Vance urges Republicans in Indiana to redraw map to help tighten House gripDonald Trump on Wednesday celebrated a commitment by Apple to increase its inv...

08/08/2025 01:58 The Guardian

Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigns from NSW parliament moments before he was to be expelled

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08/08/2025 00:34 The Guardian

Australia news live: NSW parliament to debate expulsion of Gareth Ward; Victoria police issue hundreds of fines to food delivery riders

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Democrats condemn Texas senator over alleged FBI role in locating lawmakers

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07/08/2025 23:48 The Guardian

Trump says he will meet Putin despite Kremlin’s refusal to talk to Kyiv

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07/08/2025 22:37 The Guardian

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

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07/08/2025 19:54 The Guardian

Netanyahu aims to fully control Gaza despite warnings of mass death and resistance from military

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More than 60 countries scramble to respond to Trump’s latest tariffs

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07/08/2025 17:12 The Guardian

Senators seek UnitedHealth records on push to curb nursing home hospitalizations

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Amnesty urges Met police not to arrest protesters supporting Palestine Action

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