More than 40 arrested at protest against Gaza war at Trump hotel in New York

05/08/2025 02:19 The Guardian

Protest led by Jewish American group IfNotNow demand White House pressure Israel to let more aid into territoryMore than 40 people protesting the war and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza were arrested outside the Trump International hotel in New York City on Monday evening.The protest, organized by IfNotNow, a Jewish-American anti-occupation group, had begun earlier in the evening at Columbus Circle. Hundreds gathered under the banner “Trump: Jews Say No More” to demand an end to the war in Gaza and that the Trump administration pressure Israel to allow greater humanitarian aid to enter into territory, as health officials there continue to report deaths from starvation and malnutrition. Continue reading...

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Ukraine says Indian parts found in Russian drones as Kremlin hits back over Trump tariff threats – Europe live

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Texas redistricting standoff escalates with threat to arrest absent Democrats – US politics live

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05/08/2025 11:08 The Guardian

Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu to meet security cabinet to decide on next steps in war

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05/08/2025 10:46 The Guardian

Black warehouse worker wins £3,000 payout over colleague’s ‘slave’ graffito

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05/08/2025 10:18 The Guardian

Jeremy Corbyn warns new rules on council asset sales threaten allotments

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05/08/2025 09:50 The Guardian

Trump firing of statistics chief puts US data credibility at risk, experts warn

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05/08/2025 09:00 The Guardian

Guinness owner Diageo’s profits slump as it warns of $200m Trump tariff hit

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Guidance on police disclosing suspects’ ethnicity should change, Cooper says

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05/08/2025 08:36 The Guardian

Australia news live: Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis granted parole; exchange student, 13, in custody after 14-year-old fatally stabbed

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05/08/2025 07:58 The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: What the fraught talks to reach a ‘Paris agreement for plastic pollution’ could bring

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05/08/2025 05:41 The Guardian

Australia’s biggest battery now on standby to prevent NSW power blackouts

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05/08/2025 05:36 The Guardian

‘Absolutely the best ship’: Japan wins $10bn contract to grow Australia’s war fleet

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05/08/2025 04:57 The Guardian

Storm Floris: Scottish government holds emergency meeting amid warnings of more UK travel disruption

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05/08/2025 04:46 The Guardian

NSW faces constitutional showdown as parliament’s push to expel convicted rapist Gareth Ward delayed by supreme court

Both major parties want to expel Ward from parliament after he was convicted, but the Kiama MP has engaged lawyers from his prison cellFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConvicted rapist MP Gareth Ward will face an urgent...

05/08/2025 02:14 The Guardian

‘No Palestine left to recognise’ if world doesn’t push for two-state solution with Israel, Penny Wong warns

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Two killed and six wounded in mass shooting at LA music festival afterparty

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04/08/2025 22:08 The Guardian

Speaker Mike Johnson visits occupied West Bank to support Israeli settlers

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04/08/2025 21:11 The Guardian

Storm Floris: 90mph gusts hit train services – live updates

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04/08/2025 20:30 The Guardian

Police warn of mass arrests if Palestine Action protest goes ahead

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04/08/2025 19:13 The Guardian

Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war

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04/08/2025 16:58 The Guardian

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04/08/2025 16:20 The Guardian

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