Government workers are ‘canary in coalmine’ for Trump bid to gut union rights, leaders warn

22/08/2025 10:00 The Guardian

Administration has stripped hundreds of thousands of their union contracts as White House says it is just getting startedThe Trump administration has unilaterally stripped hundreds of thousands of federal workers of their union contracts after a federal appeals court overruled an injunction which halted the plans. It is just getting started, according to the White House.An executive order issued in March sought to cancel all collective bargaining agreements for most federal employees, citing national security concerns – and remove collective bargaining rights from more than a million workers. Continue reading...

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FBI raids home of John Bolton, Trump’s ex-national security adviser

Bolton’s home reportedly part of investigation into classified documents as FBI director warns ‘no one is above law’US politics live – latest updatesThe FBI raided the home of Donald Trump’s former national security adviser turned critic John Bolton on Friday morning.The federal search of...

22/08/2025 12:44 The Guardian

FBI director says ‘no one is above the law’ amid raid on John Bolton’s home – live updates

Federal search of home owned by Trump’s ex-national security adviser turned critic is part of an investigation involving the handling of classified documents, AP reportsFBI raids home of John Bolton, Trump’s ex-national security adviserAs we bring you more information about the reported FBI raid...

22/08/2025 12:43 The Guardian

UN human rights agency says Gaza famine is direct result of Israel’s actions and may amount to war crime – Middle East crisis live

A report by Forensic Architecture and the World Peace Foundation says Israel has dismantled the proven model of aid distributionMothers in Gaza have resorted to using legume water and herbs as alternative to infant milk amid Famine, charity warnsDr. Ra’ed Al-Baba, who works at Al Awda Hospital run...

22/08/2025 12:24 The Guardian

No Putin-Zelenskyy meeting planned until agenda is agreed, Russia’s foreign minister says – Europe live

Sergei Lavrov also said Russia had agreed to be flexible on a number of points raised by US president Donald TrumpSpeaking alongside Zelenskyy, Nato’s Rutte said the alliance’s support for Ukraine remained “unwavering” and “continues to grow,” with more plans to provide Nato funding to e...

22/08/2025 12:23 The Guardian

UN-backed experts declare famine in and around Gaza City

IPC says famine is ‘entirely man-made’ and immediate response is needed or avoidable deaths will soarIsrael-Gaza war – latest updatesAn “entirely man-made” famine is taking place in Gaza’s largest city and its surrounding area amid deteriorating conditions that threaten an exponential in...

22/08/2025 11:43 The Guardian

First Thing: Israeli military’s own data indicates 83% civilian death rate in Gaza

Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000. Plus, John Roberts and the death of rule of law in America• Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Figures from a classified Isra...

22/08/2025 11:30 The Guardian

Fears grow over impact of ONS data reliability on Rachel Reeves’s budget

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22/08/2025 08:24 The Guardian

Friday briefing: Is Israel’s plan for Gaza City a full-scale assault – or political theatre?

In today’s newsletter: After Israeli officials announced a stepped-up military operation in the city, Palestinians and the world wait to see what happens nextGood morning. Israel claims to have launched the first stages of a sweeping military operation to conquer Gaza City – the administrative h...

22/08/2025 05:43 The Guardian

Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn...

22/08/2025 05:32 The Guardian

Indonesia working on details of plan to treat 2,000 people from Gaza amid concerns about right to return

Security ministry and the ministries of health and foreign affairs have met to discuss how the controversial proposal to treat Palestinians would workThe Indonesian government is working on plans to treat 2,000 people from war-ravaged Gaza, holding a series of inter-ministerial discussions to discus...

22/08/2025 02:17 The Guardian

Australian doctors subjected to vexatious complaints over social media posts on Gaza, GP peak body says

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners letter to health regulator cites ‘growing number’ of complaints Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA growing number of Australian GPs have reported being subjected to f...

22/08/2025 01:26 The Guardian

Character actors: Australia’s children celebrate 80 years of Book Week

What began in 1945 as a way to promote reading has turned into a highlight of the school year, with children dressing up in outfits inspired by their favourite booksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s Children...

22/08/2025 00:00 The Guardian

JD Vance previews candidates’ defense of Trump’s bill for midterms in Georgia

Vice-president extolled One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s benefits for families while Senate hopefuls tried campaign materialThe US vice-president, JD Vance, previewed in Georgia on Thursday the lines of attack candidates will use to defend the president’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the...

21/08/2025 22:00 The Guardian

News live: Australia says Israel’s West Bank settlement plan is ‘unacceptable’ and demands press access to Gaza

Albanese government joins 20 other countries in condemning Israeli plan to expand Jewish settlements. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia signs international statement to allow media access to GazaIt’s been a busy night for the Department...

21/08/2025 20:43 The Guardian

Trump officials cut California sex-education funds over gender identity references

Move comes after state refused to remove gender identity, trans and nonbinary references from sex-ed curriculumThe Trump administration has terminated a grant that provided millions of dollars for a California sex education program after the state refused to remove all references to gender identity,...

21/08/2025 19:30 The Guardian

UN and Red Cross warn of catastrophe if Israel launches Gaza City offensive

Netanyahu tells soldiers he has approved takeover plan as aid groups advised to prepare for forced displacementThe International Red Cross and UN have warned of an impending catastrophe in the Gaza Strip if Israel launches an offensive to take over Gaza City, as the Israeli military told medical and...

21/08/2025 18:10 The Guardian

Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones

Critics say Max, a WhatsApp rival, could be used to track users, though state media says it is not a spying appA Russian state-backed messenger application called Max, a rival to WhatsApp that critics say could be used to track users, must be pre-installed on all mobile phones and tablets bought in...

21/08/2025 17:38 The Guardian

Hurricane Erin’s tail may bring wet and windy end to UK summer

Met Office says thundery showers possible next week along with ‘very large waves’ off Western Isles in ScotlandThe last days of August in the UK could be hit by heavy wind, rain and “very large waves” if the tail end of Hurricane Erin lashes the country, the Met Office has warned.Forecasters...

21/08/2025 16:48 The Guardian

German contest to live in depopulated Soviet-era city proves global hit

Eisenhüttenstadt offered spacious central flats rent-free for two weeks in effort to attract valuable professionalsAn innovative contest by a city in formerly communist east Germany to curb depopulation by offering a fortnight of free housing has stunned local officials with its success.The competi...

21/08/2025 16:08 The Guardian

Nato leaders must ‘not be naive’ about any potential Ukraine deployment, says head of German soldiers’ union – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereWe have just heard from the European Commission, confirming that the EU and the US have now agreed on the much-awaited “joint statement” advancing the political commitments on trade agreed by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump...

21/08/2025 15:50 The Guardian

Israel keeps up military pressure on Gaza City ahead of planned offensive – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIran was seeking to reassert an image of strength on Thursday after suffering heavy losses, when Israel largely destroyed Iran’s air defences during the war and much of its stockpile of ballistic weapons is believed to have been damaged...

21/08/2025 15:39 The Guardian

Victoria’s mountain ash forests could lose a quarter of giant trees as temperatures rise

Eucalyptus regnans – which regularly reach 60 to 80m tall – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, research findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereVictoria’s mountain...

21/08/2025 15:00 The Guardian

Hurricane Erin moves away from North Carolina after battering outer banks

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21/08/2025 14:38 The Guardian

UK among 27 countries to demand press given immediate access to Gaza

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21/08/2025 13:41 The Guardian

Italian police arrest Ukrainian man over Nord Stream pipelines blast

Serhiy K is believed to have been onboard boat from where 2022 attack on gas pipelines was carried outA Ukrainian man alleged to have been involved in the 2022 detonation of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying gas from Russia to Germanyhas been arrested in Italy, according to German authorities.The m...

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Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war

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Immigration raid in New Jersey results in dozens of warehouse workers detained

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Eden Project wildflower centre issues climate warning as it marks 25th year

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Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say

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21/08/2025 10:00 The Guardian

‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora

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21/08 17:55 - Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising 21/08 17:55 - Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising 21/08 17:38 - Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones 21/08 17:29 - Facing troop shortage, Israeli army looks to deserters and the diaspora 21/08 17:12 - Russia’s strikes on U.S. factory show it has no interest in peace, Ukraine says 21/08 17:06 - Ukraine Works to Identify 6,000 Bodies Sent From Russia in Makeshift Rail Platform Lab 21/08 16:49 - Liverpool’s Slot issues Isak warning as Newcastle fallout rumbles 21/08 16:49 - Liverpool’s Slot issues Isak warning as Newcastle fallout rumbles 21/08 16:48 - Hurricane Erin’s tail may bring wet and windy end to UK summer 21/08 16:45 - If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be? 21/08 16:31 - Promise of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine may be too good to be true 21/08 16:15 - What does Russia’s war in Ukraine look like today? 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