New breed of political prisoner arises in Britain as anti-protest sentences rise

23/05/2026 16:00 The Guardian

More people are being jailed in England and Wales as a result of acting to prevent climate breakdown and the war in Gaza, research revealsBritain has created a new breed of political prisoners through the systematic incarceration of people acting to prevent climate breakdown and the annihilation of Gaza, a report claims.The research by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the protest group Defend Our Juries says that custodial sentences for acts of direct action or civil disobedience were once rare but are now being imposed with increasing length and frequency. Continue reading...

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How big tech got its way on Trump’s AI executive order

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23/05/2026 14:00 The Guardian

‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC

New strain of virus, aid cuts, and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreakThe warnings from aid groups and healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been stark, their calls for coordinated international action impassioned.As the country...

23/05/2026 13:17 The Guardian

Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack

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23/05/2026 13:00 The Guardian

Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year

Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026Sorry, US drivers, but don’t expect pump prices to return to prewar levels any time soon, even if the US and Iran agree to a lasting peace deal tomorrow.As the war with Iran enters its third month, driv...

23/05/2026 11:00 The Guardian

UK, German and French aid cuts will take ‘devastating toll’ on most vulnerable, says study

As Europe’s leading donor countries slash budgets, the result could be more than 11.5m preventable deaths, report suggestsCuts to foreign aid budgets by the UK, France and Germany could contribute to more than 11.5 million preventable deaths by the end of the decade, according to a new report, whi...

23/05/2026 10:00 The Guardian

Board of Peace focus on Hamas risks return to war in Gaza, critics say

US-backed board has put sole blame for stalled ceasefire on militant group despite Israel not fulfilling its obligations, analysts sayThe top diplomat from the Board of Peace has blamed Hamas for the stalled ceasefire, but critics have said the US-backed board’s lack of even-handedness in implemen...

23/05/2026 09:00 The Guardian

Protester with ‘Trump is a war criminal’ banner removed from Trump rally in New York state – US politics live

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23/05/2026 00:24 The Guardian

US green card applicants will now have to return to home countries to apply, DHS says

Change criticized by advocates marks the latest significant move by the Trump administration on immigration policyForeigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the state department, the US Citizenship...

22/05/2026 22:19 The Guardian

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy

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Czech president urges Nato to ‘show its teeth’ over Russia’s provocations

Former general Petr Pavel says Moscow’s testing of alliance’s eastern flank should be met with firm lineThe Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in response to Russia’s repeated testing of the alliance’s resolve on its eastern flank, suggesting a range of optio...

22/05/2026 19:25 The Guardian

US concerned Russian campaign against Baltics could ‘spark into something bigger’, says Rubio – as it happened

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22/05/2026 16:35 The Guardian

Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status

In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and...

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Pentagon releases second batch of UFO videos and first-hand testimony

Videos in this batch show unidentified aerial phenomena but offer few clues to existence of alien lifeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Pentagon on Friday released a second tranche of videos and documents of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) – or UFOs – answering few questi...

22/05/2026 15:49 The Guardian

Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC

Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede respondersThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo poses a “very high” risk to the country, the World Health Organization said on Friday, revising its threat assessment upwards....

22/05/2026 15:47 The Guardian

Australian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal

Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has considered its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motoristsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government had considered plans for retail...

22/05/2026 15:00 The Guardian

Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon

Amazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agendaDonald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general sells an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military and whic...

22/05/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Mind the drone gap: war games begin inside secret Nato bunker in London tube station

British army is 80-90% short of drones as military exercise aims to build on European defence strategyDeep in Charing Cross underground station, in the disused terminus of the Jubilee line, a secret Nato command bunker has this week been discreetly at work. Dozens of mostly British soldiers were eng...

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Uranium and control of strait of Hormuz key as talks to end US-Iran war continue

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22/05/2026 11:24 The Guardian

‘Full-on summer heat’: western Europe braces for unusually high temperatures

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Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C

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22/05/2026 11:00 The Guardian

Progressive Democrats criticize 2024 election autopsy for silence on Gaza | First Thing

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22/05/2026 10:36 The Guardian

Healey asks Farage if any of £5m gift may have come from Russia-linked profits

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22/05/2026 10:00 The Guardian

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US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

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UK borrows more than forecast in April as inflation adds to benefits bill

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Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain

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Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China

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Friday briefing: As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

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Sea foam may look sinister but it is mostly harmless and natural

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22/05/2026 05:00 The Guardian

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