Israel’s defence minister says ‘Gaza is burning’ amid escalation in bombardment - latest updates

16/09/2025 06:52 The Guardian

Israel Katz appears to have declared a new phase in the Israel Defense Forces’ offensive in the wake of visit by Marco RubioSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageWafa, the Palestinian news agency, has been told by medical sources that at least 38 Palestinian people, including women and children, have been killed by Israeli forces since dawn today.As well as facing relentless bombardments, Gaza City, the biggest built-up area of the territory, is being gripped by a famine caused by Israel’s restrictions on aid. Continue reading...

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Up to 185,000 Queensland homes could be at ‘very high risk’ with many uninsurable if global heating unchecked

State faces more frequent heatwaves, floods, cyclones and bushfires as world warms, national climate risk assessment warnsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesFull Story: Rising sea levels and soaring heat deaths: will climate action match the risks?Sign up for climate and environme...

16/09/2025 05:43 The Guardian

Trump announces deadly US strike on another alleged Venezuelan drug boat

President says three people killed in strike against vessel he said was transporting drugs ‘headed to the US’Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had carried out a strike on a second Venezuelan boat and killed three alleged terrorists he claimed were transporting drugs, expanding h...

16/09/2025 01:26 The Guardian

Rev William Barber condemns Kirk’s killing and warns against using religion to ‘sanctify wrong’

Pastor and social activist said nation must be challenged to get rid of ‘using religion as a cover for injustice’Rev William Barber, a left-leaning pastor and social activist, has condemned last week’s “brutal, ugly” murder of Charlie Kirk while calling for a broader denunciation of politi...

15/09/2025 21:02 The Guardian

Kim Beazley defends Australian War Memorial decision to exclude Ben Roberts-Smith book from prize

The former Labor leader says the Les Carlyon award is ‘explicitly for emerging authors’, disqualifying Chris Masters’ biography of the alleged war criminalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKim Beazley has defended t...

15/09/2025 18:58 The Guardian

RAF Typhoon jets ready to shoot down drones over Poland, UK says

‘Nato is responding with unity and strength’ to Russian threats, says John HealeyRAF Typhoon jets will be deployed within days to shoot down drones over Poland and other Nato allies in eastern Europe if necessary, after last week’s incursion of 19 uncrewed Russian aircraft into Poland.The Brit...

15/09/2025 18:40 The Guardian

‘Our children matter’: parents protest against government’s Send overhaul plans

Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at WestminsterParents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England took their fight to parliament on Monday, where the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, warned the pr...

15/09/2025 18:37 The Guardian

Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser

Nigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transitionWeakening or changing net zero policy would deter investors and spook financial markets, the UK government’s new climate adviser has warned.Nigel Topping, recently appointed chair of t...

15/09/2025 17:43 The Guardian

US’s Rubio says efforts to recognise Palestinian state make it harder to end war – as it happened

This live blog is closed.Rubio says Netanyahu has full support of USThat brings the press conference to a close, as Netanyahu takes a moment to acknowledge both his and Rubio’s staff who are sat in the front row.The main takeaways from the event, which lasted just over half an hour, are that the U...

15/09/2025 17:04 The Guardian

Rubio says Netanyahu has full support of US over plans to destroy Hamas

US secretary of state, who is visiting Jerusalem, warns of ‘Israeli counter reaction’ if allies recognise PalestineThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has put the Trump administration’s full support behind Benjamin Netanyahu in a visit to Jerusalem, saying Washington’s priorities were th...

15/09/2025 17:02 The Guardian

UK fighters to fly air defence missions over Poland – as it happened

This live blog is closed.Russia-Belarus military exercise stirs up unease in Europe’s leadersEU trade spokesperson Olof Gill also defended the EU’s sanctions from criticism that they are not going far enough.He said:“Our assessment is that the successive sanctions packages we have brought forw...

15/09/2025 16:57 The Guardian

Hedgehogs, salmon and birds at risk after dry summer, says Natural England

Loss of spawning pools, insects and marshy habitats has had ‘catastrophic effect on our flora and fauna’Hedgehogs, salmon and birds have been put at risk by this summer’s dry conditions, Natural England has said, as drought conditions continue.The government nature watchdog addressed the Natio...

15/09/2025 14:59 The Guardian

Online meetings and bureaucracy delaying MoD reform, says former military chief

Sir Tony Radakin says ‘extraordinary Teams calls with 20 or 30 people’ partly at fault as he calls for action to be takenSprawling video meetings involving dozens of ministers and officials that each have a veto over the outcome are frustrating decision-making and delaying reform at the Ministry...

15/09/2025 14:00 The Guardian

Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending

Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulusBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month as it comes under strain from Donald Trump’s trade wars and domestic problems, with factory output and consumer s...

15/09/2025 13:24 The Guardian

US right capitalizes on fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina

Far right points to lax criminal justice system and racist narratives, not mental health system failures as experts sayThe random and unprovoked killing of a young woman in North Carolina several weeks ago has become a viral video, a political football, and a powerful rightwing talking point – eve...

15/09/2025 12:00 The Guardian

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow launches philanthropic organizations in his honor

Tenisha Warner reveals identity as she starts two initiatives to support children on behalf of late actor and singerThe widow of actor and singer Malcolm-Jamal Warner has announced the launch of two philanthropic organizations in his honor, paying tribute to her late husband in social media posts th...

15/09/2025 11:38 The Guardian

Human rights commissioner blasts Queensland government’s ‘hostile’ approach to First Nations people

Scott McDougall uses speech at parliament to warn the LNP is ‘walking us backwards’ on reconciliation as he prepares to exit roleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s human rights commissioner has blasted the state government’s “hostile”, “assimilation...

15/09/2025 09:36 The Guardian

Australian PM blames ‘aggressive protesters’ for closure of local electorate office

Anthony Albanese says site next to church ‘became untenable’ after repeated protests against Gaza war in inner Sydney suburbGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has closed his inner-Sydney electorate office after almost 30 ye...

15/09/2025 09:35 The Guardian

Ambika Mod and Daisy Ridley to star in Pride and Prejudice live reading fundraiser for Gaza

Nish Kumar, Jenna Coleman and Morfydd Clark will also feature in London event for Medical Aid for PalestiniansThe One Day star Ambika Mod and Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley are to lead the cast for a table read of a stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians.T...

15/09/2025 08:00 The Guardian

Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns

National climate risk assessment report finds heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3CFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says a landmark report on the climate risks con...

15/09/2025 07:58 The Guardian

Aldi’s UK boss warns shoppers face higher food prices if budget heaps extra costs on retailers

No-frills supermarket reports sales rise as Food and Drink Federation says price inflation may hit 5.7%Business live – latest updatesThe UK boss of Aldi has said shoppers could face higher food prices if the government introduces further measures that increase costs for employers.The warning by Gi...

15/09/2025 07:55 The Guardian

PM coy on prospect of Trump meeting – as it happened

This blog is now closedMillions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warnsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from ex...

15/09/2025 07:50 The Guardian

Complaint letter emerges after Melbourne hospital’s decision to cancel ‘children and war’ panel angers staff

Exclusive: Letter to CEO argued event would pose a risk of ‘moral injury, vicarious trauma and harmful workplace behaviours’ to staff and patientsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoctors have expressed outrage after...

15/09/2025 06:19 The Guardian

Monday briefing: Israel’s bombing of Qatar threatens the fabric of Gulf security

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15/09/2025 05:36 The Guardian

Hannah Einbinder and Javier Bardem among Emmy stars to call for Gaza ceasefire

After calling for a free Palestine in her Emmys acceptance speech, the Hacks star said ‘I feel like it is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel’Full list of Emmy winnersTelevision’s biggest stars have used this year’s Emmy awards to speak out against I...

15/09/2025 04:04 The Guardian

Russian drone incursion into Poland ‘was Kremlin test on Nato’

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15/09/2025 02:24 The Guardian

Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

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14/09/2025 21:21 The Guardian

‘My conscience is clear’: Prince Harry on Ukraine, his family and the media

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14/09/2025 17:00 The Guardian

NHS will die under Reform unless doctors stop striking and work with Labour, says Wes Streeting

Health secretary calls on doctors to embrace Labour’s plan to prevent Nigel Farage getting into power and dismantling the health serviceUnless doctors stop striking and help Labour fix the damage inflicted by the Tories, the NHS will end up dying under a government led by Reform, Wes Streeting has...

14/09/2025 14:36 The Guardian

Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security

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14/09/2025 14:31 The Guardian

‘Cider to the power of 10’: bumper apple harvest has UK cider makers drooling

National Association of Cider Makers says warm spring and summer have produced special apples ‘full of rich flavours and natural sweetness’“If you love cider, this is cider to the power of 10,” says Barny Butterfield, speaking about the flavours packed by some of this year’s “special”...

14/09/2025 14:00 The Guardian

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