Nato needs to be ‘reimagined’ with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio – as it happened

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FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia

Purpose and scope of warrant not immediately clear as officials scramble to understand nature and target of searchThe FBI executed a search warrant at the Fulton county, Georgia, election office on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Atlanta’s field office said.The purpose and scope of the w...

28/01/2026 18:16 The Guardian

Trump says he’ll ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota immigration crackdown even as raids continue

Fallout from shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents dogs White House as outrage mounts and protests are plannedDonald Trump claimed without offering further details that he would “de-escalate a little bit” his immigration enforcement crackdown in Minnesota as he tried to quell the backlash to...

28/01/2026 18:05 The Guardian

The arts of war: can Europe’s artists embrace the idea of ‘armed pacifism’?

Pacifism is core to modern European culture, but a ‘no arms’ attitude risks leaving artists and film-makers short of answers when facing military aggression and political threats• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereOne reason why art – painting, literature, film,...

28/01/2026 16:16 The Guardian

Threat of US-Iran war escalates as Trump warns time running out for deal

US president says armada heading towards Iran is ‘prepared to fulfil its missions with violence if necessary’The threat of a US-Iranian war may be looming closer after Donald Trump warned time was running out for Tehran and said a massive US armada was moving quickly towards the country “with...

28/01/2026 16:04 The Guardian

Winter storm kills eight in Tennessee as forecasters warn of new system

At least 25 weather-related deaths were reported in the US as power outages linger and another storm loomsTennessee officials have reported eight weather-related deaths across the state after a powerful winter storm swept across much of the US in recent days, as forecasters are now monitoring anothe...

28/01/2026 15:20 The Guardian

‘I don’t let bullies win’ Ilhan Omar says after attack, as Trump says he will ‘de-escalate’ in Minneapolis – US politics live

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28/01/2026 13:43 The Guardian

Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ if Venezuela does not meet demands

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28/01/2026 12:55 The Guardian

Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves Britain’s high streets, study finds

Decay of town centres a top issue among voters, especially Reform UK supporters, and is fuelling resentment against WestminsterHow has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcodeThe struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows Reform’s road to No 10Labour will be “washe...

28/01/2026 12:52 The Guardian

Criminal Cases Review Commission refers indefinite sentences of five men for appeal

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28/01/2026 12:06 The Guardian

Russian and Ukrainian military casualties in war nearing 2m, study finds

Thinktank says about 1.2m Russians troops killed, wounded or missing to date and 600,000 UkrainiansThe number of Russian and Ukrainian troops killed, wounded or gone missing in nearly four years of war could reach 2 million by this spring, according to a study, as Moscow’s invasion shows no sign o...

28/01/2026 11:28 The Guardian

‘You’d be ashamed to bring someone here’: The struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows Reform’s road to No 10

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28/01/2026 10:02 The Guardian

‘Attacks day after day’: Odesa in Russia’s crosshairs as war pivots back to Black Sea

Unable to get near Ukraine’s main port, Moscow is pounding the city from afar with missiles and dronesOutside the Kadorr apartment complex in Ukraine’s Black Sea city of Odesa, about 500 metres from the seafront, residents and rescue workers mill around in freezing temperatures.Above an office o...

28/01/2026 05:00 The Guardian

China’s ambassador warns Albanese reclaiming Port of Darwin will force Beijing to intervene

Xiao Qian hits out at Labor’s policy to force the Chinese-owned company Landbridge to sell its 99-year lease on the portFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChina’s ambassador to Australia says plans by the Albanese gove...

28/01/2026 04:22 The Guardian

New Zealand could see more deadly landslides as climate crisis triggers intense storms, experts warn

As it grapples with two fatal tragedies, questions emerge over how to protect the country from more landslides – its deadliest natural hazardNew Zealand could experience an increase in landslides – its most deadly natural hazard – as global warming triggers more intense and frequent storms, ex...

28/01/2026 03:26 The Guardian

More than 40 deaths from US winter storm as snow and ice persist

Three boys in Texas die after falling into icy pond, while outages mean many in US south still without power A colossal winter storm was responsible for more than 40 deaths as it brought more snow to the north-east and maintained icy conditions in the south, leaving many across the US without electr...

28/01/2026 02:15 The Guardian

Investigators say deadly midair collision near Washington DC followed years of ignored traffic warnings

Crash that killed 67 was ‘100% preventable’, says NTSB chair at hearing that addressed history of missed opportunitiesNational Transportation Safety Board members were deeply troubled on Tuesday over years of ignored warnings about helicopter traffic dangers and other problems, long before an Am...

28/01/2026 01:52 The Guardian

Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight amid threats from climate crisis and AI

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28/01/2026 00:43 The Guardian

Australia news live: continuing extreme weather means another ‘dangerous day’, minister warns; ABC reveals Q&A replacement

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of needing to “take some r...

28/01/2026 00:34 The Guardian

Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds

South-west England bears brunt of storm, but yellow weather warnings are also issued for Wales, Northern Ireland and ScotlandA major incident has been declared in Somerset after swathes of south-west England were left flooded and cut off by Storm Chandra.The heavy rain and strong winds prompted call...

27/01/2026 22:51 The Guardian

‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in China

Experts say business with China is always a double-edged sword let alone when its overheated economy can offer only marginal gainsStarmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to ChinaKeir Starmer’s trip to China is billed as an attempt to revitalise diplomatic relatio...

27/01/2026 22:30 The Guardian

Russian drone strike on Ukrainian passenger train kills five

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27/01/2026 22:16 The Guardian

Mountain lion roaming San Francisco’s streets captured by wildlife officials

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27/01/2026 20:55 The Guardian

Rayner urges government to stand firm over £250 ground rents cap

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27/01/2026 17:07 The Guardian

EU-India deal ‘accelerated’ over past six months amid Trump’s tariff threats – Europe live

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27/01/2026 16:10 The Guardian

Pubs and live music venues to get support after business rates backlash

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27/01/2026 16:06 The Guardian

Storm Chandra: flooding and travel disruption hit UK as police warn against travel in parts of Devon – as it happened

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Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance

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27/01/2026 15:33 The Guardian

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27/01/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Burnham accuses No 10 sources of lying about byelection decision

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27/01/2026 14:00 The Guardian

UK ministers accept $1m from Meta amid social media ban consultation

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