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Farage urges Starmer to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

15/08/2025 07:48 The Guardian

Party leader’s demand dismissed by defence secretary as a plea for ‘more Putin apologists’ in parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has called for the right to nominate Reform UK supporters to the House of Lords, claiming this would address a “democratic disparity”.The demand was dismissed by the defence secretary, John Healey, who said parliament would not benefit from “more Putin apologists”. Continue reading...

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Ukraine is fighting for the same values as allies did in second world war, says Keir Starmer – UK politics live

Addressing reception marking 80th anniversary of VJ Day, prime minister says he spoke to Zelenskyy about allies’ values as Trump prepares to meet PutinAsylum seekers locked in detention centres as part of Labour’s “one in, one out” deal have said they had not heard of the scheme before arriv...

15/08/2025 10:46 The Guardian
Protesters gather in Washington DC as federal law enforcement officers stop drivers – US politics live

At least one person reportedly arrested as protesters heckle law enforcement and warn drivers to avoid area as Trump makes false claims about crime levelsTexas Democrats said on Thursday they are prepared to return to the state under certain conditions, ending a nearly two-week-long effort to block...

15/08/2025 10:38 The Guardian
Several Palestinian people reported injured in overnight attack by Israeli settlers in West Bank – Middle East crisis live

Settlers attacked Palestinian people in village of Susya, south of Hebron, while separately settlers reportedly attacked village of Atara and set fire to vehiclesHere are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires from Gaza:Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has accused Lebanon’s gover...

15/08/2025 10:32 The Guardian
Guardian Australia wins Kennedy awards for outstanding digital innovation, photography and columnist

Leaving Gaza interactive, a portrait by Carly Earl, and columnist Ranjana Srivastava claim media accoladesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGuardian Australia has won three Kennedy awards for outstanding digital innovation, outstanding portrait photography and outstanding co...

15/08/2025 10:28 The Guardian
Palestine Action prosecutions should be suspended, say UK rights groups

Campaigners tell attorney general that proceeding with trials before judicial review raises legal and moral questionsUK politics live – latest updatesProtesters arrested for supporting Palestine Action should not be prosecuted until a legal challenge to a ban on the group has been heard, organisat...

15/08/2025 10:00 The Guardian
Friday briefing: How Palestine Action ​arrests ​expose a ​new ​authoritarian ​edge​ to UK police

In today’s newsletter: From peaceful demonstrations to political strategy, recent arrests reveal how the battle for key voters ​seems to be the biggest influence on the way the law is enforcedGood morning. An award-winning poet, a decorated army officer, and a retired head teacher are handcuffed...

15/08/2025 05:39 The Guardian
Putin hails ‘heroic’ North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine in letter to Kim Jong-un

Letter marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule a sign of increasingly close ties between Russia and North KoreaRussian president Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as “heroic” in a letter to Kim Jong-un, North Korean state media reported...

15/08/2025 04:15 The Guardian
‘What about our lives?’: emotions run high in frontline Ukrainian city over ceding land to Russia

Trump’s talk of ‘land swaps’ as a simple transaction belies grim reality of what it would mean for people in Zaporizhzhia The city of Zaporizhzhia, an industrial hub in south-east Ukraine, is as good a place as any to grasp the stakes of freezing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine along its curren...

15/08/2025 04:00 The Guardian
Putin ready to make Ukraine deal, Trump says before Alaska summit

US president’s comment that Russian and Ukrainian leaders may have to ‘divvy’ things up likely to raise alarmDonald Trump has said he believes Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal on the war in Ukraine as the two leaders prepare for their summit in Alaska on Friday, but his suggestion the Ru...

14/08/2025 21:42 The Guardian
Australia news live: UTS to ‘suspend’ 140 courses over six faculties; business council proposes plan to cut $110bn red tape

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Welcome to our lives news coverage this Friday - I’m Daisy Dumas and I’ll be guiding you through the headlines. Let’s get going.Australian War Memorial to mark 80th anniversary of second world wa...

14/08/2025 21:06 The Guardian
Countries urged to ‘hold the line’ in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

Talks continue amid warnings from environmental groups over being ‘sold out’ without meaningful or legally binding measuresTalks between nations to hammer out a plastics treaty to end plastic pollution continued behind closed doors in Geneva on Thursday, the final day of negotiations, as civil s...

14/08/2025 18:59 The Guardian
Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline

Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violationsUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican senator said that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt when he’s driving in Washington DC so he can act more swiftly if he get...

14/08/2025 17:38 The Guardian
King Charles to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day with address

Monarch will pay tribute to military personnel and reflect on horrors experienced in Asia-Pacific regionKing Charles will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on Friday with a message paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of military personnel in the second world war who fought and died in the...

14/08/2025 17:00 The Guardian
Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened

US president indicates in interview that any deal would not be made without Zelenskyy ahead of Friday’s meeting in Alaskain BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations aft...

14/08/2025 16:55 The Guardian
Protesters confront federal officers as Trump tightens grip on DC policing

Democratic leader says ‘no fucking way’ as president signals he could declare emergency to keep control past 30 daysUS politics live – latest updatesProtesters heckled federal law enforcement officials as they reportedly stopped dozens of cars at a checkpoint along a busy street in Washington...

14/08/2025 16:53 The Guardian
Scottish pupil named a Time magazine girl of the year for solar-powered blanket design

Rebecca Young, 13, named one of 10 ‘girls of the year’ for her invention intended to help rough sleepers in winterA Scottish schoolgirl has been named a “girl of the year” by Time magazine after she invented a solar-powered thermal blanket to help rough sleepers keep warm.Rebecca Young, 13,...

14/08/2025 16:27 The Guardian
Middle East crisis: Bezalel Smotrich outlines plan for 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read all our coverage of the conflicts in the Middle East hereThe health ministry in Gaza has just issued a statement, saying four more people have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours.This brings the total to 239 since the start of the war, includi...

14/08/2025 15:14 The Guardian
‘Demon’ rabbits growing hornlike warts in Colorado are no danger, scientists say

Cottontails seen in Fort Collins have mostly harmless Shope papillomavirus, which cannot be spread to other speciesA group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there is no reason to be spooked – the furry crea...

14/08/2025 14:53 The Guardian
Zelenskyy says he discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Starmer at No 10 meeting – as it happened

Ukrainian president says leaders discussed how to make peace ‘truly durable if US succeeds in pressing Russia to stop the killings’Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has vowed to tackle the “yawning inequalities” in educational attainment.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, she...

14/08/2025 14:52 The Guardian
Dozens injured in Serbia as protesters clash with pro-government supporters

Second night of street violence in several cities after months of anti-government demonstrations boil overEurope live – latest updatesClashes between rival groups of protesters in Serbia left dozens injured overnight, police said on Thursday, as months of anti-government demonstrations boiled over...

14/08/2025 14:14 The Guardian
‘Alarmingly high’ levels of forever chemicals found at airports in England, investigation reveals

Exclusive: 17 sites recorded elevated levels, in some cases thousands of times higher than proposed safe limits, as experts warn of potential risk to drinking water“Alarmingly high” levels of toxic forever chemicals have been detected at English airports – in some cases thousands of times high...

14/08/2025 13:30 The Guardian
Royal Ballet and Opera urged to drop Russian soprano with Putin links

Exclusive: MPs and Ukrainian artists sign letter saying Anna Netrebko is ‘symbol of cultural propaganda for a regime responsible for war crimes’More than 50 Ukrainian writers and artists, a cross-party group of UK MPs, and a former New Zealand prime minister have urged the Royal Ballet and Opera...

14/08/2025 13:00 The Guardian
First Thing: Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police

President hints at targeting other cities’ police. Trump also relaxes rocket launch rules, which may aid Musk and BezosDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said he plans to ask Congress for “long-term” control of Washington DC’s police depa...

14/08/2025 12:10 The Guardian
Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed

MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated waterThe “worst cholera outbreak in years” has killed at least 40 people in the last week in Sudan, according to the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières.Overwhelmed medical centres ar...

14/08/2025 12:09 The Guardian
Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighboursEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across Spain have killed a third person as intense heat continues across vast swathes of Europe, forcing overwhelmed governments to call in s...

14/08/2025 12:09 The Guardian
Trump cuts to science research threaten his administration’s own AI action plan

Experts warn of undermining environment that fostered foundations of artificial intelligence as federal agencies hitThe Trump administration released “America’s AI Action Plan” last month with the goal of expanding US dominance when it comes to AI in order to maintain a global edge, especially...

14/08/2025 12:00 The Guardian
UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion in JuneBusiness live – latest updatesBounceback may be under way but Reeves cannot relaxThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite a slowdown from a...

14/08/2025 11:48 The Guardian
Donald Trump says he will ask Congress to extend limit on control of Washington DC police – US politics live

President says ‘we’re going to use DC as a very positive example’ as city’s leaders say ‘crime crisis’ White House has cited does not existWhen Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump meet in Alaska, the Russian president will set out to woo his US counterpart and dangle financial incentives for...

14/08/2025 11:38 The Guardian
Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit

Russian leader plans to discuss economic ties, in appeal to Trump’s business instincts, alongside future of UkraineEurope live – latest updatesWhen Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump meet in Alaska, the Russian president will set out to woo his US counterpart and dangle financial incentives for sid...

14/08/2025 11:28 The Guardian
Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says

Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaosEurope live – latest updatesRussian hackers took control of a Norwegian dam this year, opening a floodgate and allowing water to flow unnoticed for four hours, Norway’s intelligence service ha...

14/08/2025 09:42 The Guardian
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Alaska braces for high-stakes summit 15/08 04:15 - Putin hails ‘heroic’ North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine in letter to Kim Jong-un 15/08 04:06 - What to know about the meeting at an Alaska military base 15/08 04:00 - Trump’s big boost to Russia and China 15/08 04:00 - ‘What about our lives?’: emotions run high in frontline Ukrainian city over ceding land to Russia 15/08 03:45 - News24 | Trump says wants three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky 15/08 03:35 - 'Putin is a master of persuasion' - BBC correspondents discuss summit strategy 15/08 03:33 - Russia's master negotiator knows Trump's weaknesses and will try to exploit them 15/08 02:28 - Anchorage prepares for Trump-Putin meeting 15/08 02:20 - Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? 15/08 02:20 - Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States? 15/08 02:07 - Putin: The Russian bear back in the fold 15/08 01:40 - Putin envoy touches down in Alaska ahead of Russia-US summit 15/08 00:44 - The Papers: Putin 'ready to make deal' and VJ Day 80 years on 15/08 00:43 - The U.S. Is Auctioning a Seized Russian Yacht. Will Anyone Buy It? 15/08 00:38 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268 15/08 00:38 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268 15/08 00:24 - Trump slams ‘losers’ trying to disrupt Putin talks 14/08 23:56 - TikTok influencers to warn about overseas cosmetic surgery in government campaign 14/08 23:26 - What do Putin and Trump each want from the Alaska summit? 14/08 23:20 - In L.A., Fear of ICE Raids Put the First Day of School On Edge 14/08 22:33 - Russia and Ukraine Agree: A Trump Summit Is a Big Win for Putin 14/08 22:31 - How Trump and Putin's past meetings went - and what to expect this time 14/08 22:02 - Crunch time in Alaska: Trump set to meet Putin in push for Ukraine peace 14/08 21:42 - Trump Sought to Minimize Expectations for Putin Talks 14/08 21:42 - Putin ready to make Ukraine deal, Trump says before Alaska summit 14/08 21:35 - Israel Says More Aid Is Entering Gaza, but Relief Groups Warn of Bottlenecking 14/08 21:20 - While Russia sends its heavyweights to Alaska, the US is relying on a novice 14/08 21:08 - Trump says one in four chance Putin meeting will fail 14/08 21:06 - Australia news live: UTS to ‘suspend’ 140 courses over six faculties; business council proposes plan to cut $110bn red tape 14/08 20:49 - The president's path to Alaska – how Trump's positions on Ukraine shifted 14/08 20:45 - Trump: Putin ‘won’t mess around with me’ at Alaska summit 14/08 20:45 - Trump: Putin ‘won’t mess around with me’ at Alaska summit 14/08 20:17 - Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN 14/08 20:17 - Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN 14/08 19:44 - News24 | Air Canada cancels flights over strike threat 14/08 19:39 - People Are Finally Warming Up To JoJo Siwa Dating Chris Hughes After The Initial Shock Of Their Hetero-Relationship Went Viral 14/08 19:33 - Tara Reade: Without Zelensky, peace has a chance 14/08 19:29 - Declassified emails expose Obama intel chief’s role in Russiagate hoax 14/08 19:27 - Russia Seeks to Add Trade and Arms Control Into Trump-Putin Talks 14/08 19:26 - Why Does Trump Want to Meet With Putin, and What Are the Risks? 14/08 19:07 - Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere efforts’ to end war on Ukraine 14/08 19:07 - Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere efforts’ to end war on Ukraine 14/08 18:59 - Countries urged to ‘hold the line’ in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations 14/08 17:54 - Trump says he thinks Putin will ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine 14/08 17:54 - Trump says he thinks Putin will ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine 14/08 17:43 - Aerial footage shows devastating scale of Gaza destruction 14/08 17:43 - Aerial footage shows devastating scale of Gaza destruction 14/08 17:43 - Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in southern Russia 14/08 17:43 - Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in southern Russia 14/08 17:38 - Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline 14/08 17:30 - What’s next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market? 14/08 17:30 - What’s next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market? 14/08 17:22 - White House discloses Trump’s approach to Putin summit 14/08 17:19 - Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media 14/08 17:19 - Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media 14/08 17:08 - Alaska Summit: Behind all of the praise, is Putin simply luring Trump in? 14/08 17:00 - King Charles to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day with address 14/08 16:55 - Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened 14/08 16:53 - Protesters confront federal officers as Trump tightens grip on DC policing 14/08 16:50 - The Putin-Trump Alaska summit: What you need to know 14/08 16:46 - Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as cabin crew strike looms 14/08 16:46 - Air Canada plans to cancel 500 flights by Friday as cabin crew strike looms