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Howard Lutnick’s China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead trade war

21/11/2024 15:14 The Guardian

Commerce secretary pick has substantial business links with China, raising questions of possible conflict of interestUS politics live – latest updatesThe investment banker Howard Lutnick’s exposure to China came into sharp relief, after the Republican president-elect, Donald Trump, tapped him to lead the agencies that have become the tip of the spear in the US-China trade war.The financial services firms helmed by Lutnick have profited from ties to China: from BGC Group, which has a joint venture in Beijing with Chinese-state owned China Credit Trust, to Cantor Fitzgerald, which has helped take Chinese firms public in the United States. Continue reading...

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Putin ‘has no interest in peace’, says Zelenskyy, as US accuses Russian leader of ‘escalating at every turn’ – Ukraine war live

Ukrainian president condemns IRBM strike as ‘severe escalation’; Putin claims Moscow ‘had the right’ to strike western countries that provide Kyiv with long-range weaponsPutin says Russia fired experimental ballistic missile into UkraineUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has issued...

21/11/2024 20:29 The Guardian
Australia news live: ‘protestival’ to start in Newcastle harbour; thousands to rally against domestic violence

Climate activists to demonstrate their opposition to fossil fuels with live music and other events. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens senator reacts to news of ICC arrest warrants in relation to Gaza warOvernight, the international...

21/11/2024 20:27 The Guardian
US and Israel reject ICC warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest as number of countries signal they will abide by it – Middle East live

Warrants also issued for ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif; UK expected to agree if ICC request Netanyahu arrestIsrael’s position has always held that the rulings of the international criminal court do not apply to it, as it is not a member.Foreign minister Gideon Saa...

21/11/2024 19:42 The Guardian
ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes

Warrants for Israeli PM and former defence minister put them at risk of detention if they go to some other countriesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former defence minist...

21/11/2024 19:38 The Guardian
Defence firm Thales faces bribery and corruption investigation

UK Serious Fraud Office and French equivalent ‘will pursue every avenue’ in allegations against Paris-based companyThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating suspected bribery and corruption at Thales Group, a multinational aerospace and defence electronics contractor.The company, which is...

21/11/2024 19:31 The Guardian
Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says

Rich country budgets are stretched amid inflation, Covid and Ukraine war, Mary Robinson tells Cop29Poor countries may have to compromise on demands for cash to tackle global heating, a former UN climate envoy has said, as UN talks entered their final hours in deadlock.In comments that are likely to...

21/11/2024 19:04 The Guardian
UK weather: Storm Bert to cause disruption with snow, winds and rain

Northern England and Scotland expected to be worst hit by the second named storm of the seasonThe second named storm of the season is forecast to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend.Storm Bert, expected to hit the UK on Saturday, has prompted a number of weather warning...

21/11/2024 18:02 The Guardian
Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns

Sector will have extra £2.8bn cost burden from April due to tax and wage rises announced in budget, says Nuffield TrustLarge parts of England’s adult social care market face collapse as a result of tax and wage rises announced in the budget, with devastating consequences for vulnerable and older...

21/11/2024 17:43 The Guardian
EU migration chief raises alarm over Russian visas amid security fears

European Union may need to tighten visa policies in light of growing security threats, warns EU chiefThe EU’s top official in migration has said she is concerned about the bloc’s visa policy that allowed nearly 450,000 Russians to visit Europe last year.Ylva Johansson, who is standing down as th...

21/11/2024 16:28 The Guardian
Merkel: I mistook Trump for ‘someone completely normal’

Memoir of former German chancellor recalls US president’s soft spot for tyrants and apparent fascination with PutinAngela Merkel’s first mistake with Donald Trump, she says in her keenly awaited new memoir, was treating him as if he were “completely normal”, but she quickly learned of his ...

21/11/2024 16:21 The Guardian
War crimes charges will be hard stigma for Netanyahu to shrug off

The ICC warrants are a legal earthquake and could weigh heavier on the Israeli PM and his former minister over time• Middle East crisis – live updatesThe arrest warrants issued by the international criminal court (ICC) represent an earthquake on the world’s legal landscape: the first time a we...

21/11/2024 16:20 The Guardian
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr

Republican calls Trump’s choice of national intelligence director ‘a Russian, Iranian, Syrian, Chinese sympathizer’Nikki Haley, the former UN ambassador and Republican presidential hopeful, criticized two of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, calling his choice for director of national intelligen...

21/11/2024 15:49 The Guardian
‘Reward for terrorism’: Israeli politicians unite to condemn ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Leaders from across spectrum are outspoken in rejection of court’s ‘antisemitic’ and ‘outrageous’ decisionIsraeli leaders from across the political spectrum united to condemn the decision by a three-judge panel of the international criminal court to issue arrest warrants for the prime mini...

21/11/2024 15:19 The Guardian
Australian free-to-air TV stations push for more M-rated content hours and watered down child protections

Critics of the proposal say it would expose children to inappropriate content and alcohol advertisingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommercial broadcasters want to allow M-rated content for an additional two hours a da...

21/11/2024 14:00 The Guardian
Anonymous gambling should be allowed in NSW until 2028, leaked report from government panel says

Exclusive: Confidential report seen by Guardian Australia does not mention cashless gaming cards trial and recommends ‘account-based gaming system’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnonymous gambling on poker machines...

21/11/2024 14:00 The Guardian
‘It’s everyone’s fight’: Vinícius calls for more help in battle against racism

Brazilian believes things are heading in right direction‘I’ve suffered so much and still sometimes suffer’The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to take on, but warning that he alone “can’t fi...

21/11/2024 13:59 The Guardian
JD Sports shares slump 14% after profit warning

Lower sales in UK and North America after mild weather and discounting by rivals offset by 3.5% rise in EuropeBusiness live – latest updatesMild weather and discounting by rivals hit sales at JD Sports in October, as the trainers and fashion retailer said profits will be at the lower end of expect...

21/11/2024 13:45 The Guardian
Revealed: McKinsey clients had ‘rising share of global emissions’, internal analysis shows

Consulting giant had said it engages with clients to help them transition to cleaner energy even as it knew they were in line to exceed climate targets‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuelsThe world’s biggest consulting firm found that its...

21/11/2024 13:00 The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war: Doubts cast over Kyiv claim that Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile – as it happened

UK intelligence services say they are ‘urgently’ looking into Ukraine’s claim, which has been reportedly denied by a Western officialFull story: Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro, says UkraineHungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the nort...

21/11/2024 12:31 The Guardian
Why Trump’s racism isn’t an issue – or enough of one – for some voters of color

Experts warn assuming minority groups will reject a racist candidate ignores nuance, particularly on the economySince Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, many have publicly speculated why people of color – with whom Trump made some gains – would vote for a racist candidate. Throu...

21/11/2024 12:00 The Guardian
Ukraine claims Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro

If confirmed, firing of weapon would mark first time missile – which can carry nuclear payload – has been usedUkraine’s air force has said Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, which if confirmed would be the first time the long-range weapon has been...

21/11/2024 11:59 The Guardian
First Thing: House ethics committee deadlocked on whether to release Matt Gaetz report

Panel met but failed to reach decision on releasing report. Plus, Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ efforts to block arms sales to IsraelGood morning.The House ethics committee was deadlocked on releasing a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Matt Gaetz, the former Republican re...

21/11/2024 11:11 The Guardian
Gaza food production ‘decimated’ with 70% of farmland hit, UN finds

Israeli attacks have destroyed huge areas of land used for crops, with 90% of cattle killed, analysis shows More than 90% of cattle have died and about 70% of land for crops in Gaza has been destroyed or damaged since the beginning of the war in the territory, an analysis of satellite imagery by the...

21/11/2024 11:00 The Guardian
World’s conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals

Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity IndexThe proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, accordi...

21/11/2024 07:01 The Guardian
Sydney train strike: chaotic shutdown averted after 11th-hour crisis talks with union

NSW government caves to rail union demands to prevent workers strikingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA chaotic two-day shutdown of Sydney’s train network has been averted at the 11th hour after the state government c...

21/11/2024 06:32 The Guardian
Weekend heatwave forecast for NSW and Victoria, with temperatures to top 36C in Melbourne

Extreme heat expected to hit much of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and inland NSW as central Queensland braces for flooding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMuch of Australia’s east coast will swelter through hea...

21/11/2024 06:30 The Guardian
Labour’s new public bodies are likely to come at a high cost, thinktank finds

At least 17 state agencies to be created or overhauled, a challenge the IfG says will require major investmentLabour is creating or overhauling at least 17 public bodies, a move which is likely to come with high costs, an Institute for Government report has found.Launching a new “tracker” of pub...

21/11/2024 05:00 The Guardian
Labor to confiscate phones from non-citizens in immigration detention in new bill

Greens and legal advocates say bill will make it harder to hold authorities accountable for conditions in detention facilitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has introduced a bill that would allow drugs and mobile...

21/11/2024 04:54 The Guardian
Deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ torments US north-west with strong winds and rain

At least two people killed as major storm batters region, closing schools, downing trees and knocking out powerA major storm swept across the US north-west, battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two p...

21/11/2024 02:16 The Guardian
Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. Read the latest at the links below: House ethics committee deadlocked on releasing Matt Gaetz reportUS Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block sales of tank rounds to IsraelThe Federal Reserve must not remove Wells Fargo’s $1.95tn asset cap until the bank has fi...

21/11/2024 02:14 The Guardian
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China sabotaging Baltic Sea cables would be ‘super surprising’, experts say 21/11 18:22 - Pete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused 21/11 18:20 - Putin not bluffing about nuclear weapons – Serbia’s Vucic 21/11 18:15 - Ukraine accuses Russia of launching intercontinental ballistic missile 21/11 18:15 - Ukraine accuses Russia of launching intercontinental ballistic missile 21/11 18:15 - Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options 21/11 18:03 - U.S. Defense Firms Are Warned About Russia’s Sabotage Campaign 21/11 18:02 - UK weather: Storm Bert to cause disruption with snow, winds and rain 21/11 17:56 - Russia's 'underlying' message to Ukraine: 'You're not going to win this conflict', just give in 21/11 17:43 - Large parts of adult social care market in England face collapse, thinktank warns 21/11 17:39 - Ukraine conflict becoming global – Putin 21/11 17:31 - House Passes Antiterror Financing Bill as Democrats Warn Trump Could Abuse It 21/11 17:29 - Palestinians welcome the I.C.C. warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant. 21/11 17:26 - Putin says Moscow 'has right' to hit states whose weapons Ukraine uses to strike Russia 21/11 17:17 - Netanyahu, Gallant wanted for arrest by International Criminal Court 21/11 17:17 - Netanyahu, Gallant wanted for arrest by International Criminal Court 21/11 17:14 - Serious Fraud Office opens bribery investigation into defence firm that supplies weapons to Ukraine 21/11 17:04 - Merkel memoir reveals fears about Ukraine joining NATO 21/11 17:01 - Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump 21/11 16:53 - Howley calls Gatland 'best coach in the world' 21/11 16:47 - Why the ICC Issued Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders 21/11 16:45 - ‘Gym Rat in Gaza’: Bodybuilder Mohamed Hatem overcomes adversity amid war 21/11 16:45 - ‘Gym Rat in Gaza’: Bodybuilder Mohamed Hatem overcomes adversity amid war 21/11 16:28 - EU migration chief raises alarm over Russian visas amid security fears 21/11 16:21 - Merkel: I mistook Trump for ‘someone completely normal’ 21/11 16:20 - War crimes charges will be hard stigma for Netanyahu to shrug off 21/11 16:19 - Israel Strikes Near Beirut as U.S. Envoy Pushes Ahead on Cease-Fire Talks 21/11 15:54 - Iceland volcano spews glowing lava in seventh eruption in a year 21/11 15:49 - Nikki Haley criticizes Trump cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr 21/11 15:48 - AI could turn against humanity – award-winning scientist 21/11 15:22 - World reacts to ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant 21/11 15:22 - World reacts to ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant 21/11 15:19 - ‘Reward for terrorism’: Israeli politicians unite to condemn ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu 21/11 15:18 - Israel responds to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu 21/11 15:16 - Rwandan-British artist Dorothée Munyaneza's unconditional approach to love 21/11 15:14 - Howard Lutnick’s China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead trade war 21/11 14:47 - Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia: What we know 21/11 14:47 - Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia: What we know 21/11 14:32 - Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant issued ICC arrest warrants: What’s next? 21/11 14:32 - Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant issued ICC arrest warrants: What’s next? 21/11 14:31 - ICC says it found ‘reasonable grounds’ to blame Netanyahu, Gallant for war crimes 21/11 14:25 - Who Has the ICC Charged With War Crimes? 21/11 14:03 - ICC Issues War-Crimes Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant Over Gaza War 21/11 14:00 - Australian free-to-air TV stations push for more M-rated content hours and watered down child protections 21/11 14:00 - Anonymous gambling should be allowed in NSW until 2028, leaked report from government panel says 21/11 13:59 - ‘It’s everyone’s fight’: Vinícius calls for more help in battle against racism 21/11 13:49 - Reporters Without Borders on debunking Russian propaganda and fake news 21/11 13:45 - JD Sports shares slump 14% after profit warning 21/11 13:24 - Senior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Official Says 21/11 13:10 - An A to Z of the children killed by Israel in Gaza 21/11 13:10 - An A to Z of the children killed by Israel in Gaza 21/11 13:00 - Revealed: McKinsey clients had ‘rising share of global emissions’, internal analysis shows 21/11 12:58 - ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza 21/11 12:58 - ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza 21/11 12:44 - ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant, Hamas’s Deif 21/11 12:44 - ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Gallant, Hamas’s Deif 21/11 12:38 - Here are the latest developments. 21/11 12:31 - Russia-Ukraine war: Doubts cast over Kyiv claim that Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile – as it happened 21/11 12:24 - International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant 21/11 12:21 - ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu 21/11 12:10 - Arrest warrant issued for Israeli PM, defence sec and senior Hamas commander over alleged war crimes 21/11 12:09 - More than 100 UK schools shut after snow, with Storm Bert set to bring 70mph winds 21/11 12:00 - Why Trump’s racism isn’t an issue – or enough of one – for some voters of color 21/11 11:59 - Ukraine claims Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Dnipro 21/11 11:58 - Biden’s last-minute permission to strike deep inside Russia divides Europe 21/11 11:58 - Biden’s last-minute permission to strike deep inside Russia divides Europe 21/11 11:54 - EU state moves air defense systems to Ukrainian border 21/11 11:53 - News24 | Ukraine says Russia fired first nuclear-capable intercontinental missile; Moscow won't comment 21/11 11:11 - First Thing: House ethics committee deadlocked on whether to release Matt Gaetz report 21/11 11:03 - Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea 21/11 11:00 - Gaza food production ‘decimated’ with 70% of farmland hit, UN finds 21/11 10:57 - Russia Fires Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads at Ukraine 21/11 10:31 - Russia hit Ukraine with medium-range missile, not ICBM, US officials say