Obama and Walz excoriate Trump at Wisconsin rally in early voting push

23/10/2024 01:55 The Guardian

Ex-president questions fitness of ‘Grandpa’ as Democratic vice-presidential hopeful calls Elon Musk ‘dipshit’On the first day of early voting in Wisconsin, Tim Walz called Elon Musk a “dipshit” while Barack Obama said of Donald Trump: “You’d be worried if Grandpa was acting like this.”Both were speaking at a rally in Madison, a growing Democratic party stronghold, to encourage early voting and warn of the perils of a second Trump presidency. Obama went on to campaign for Kamala Harris in Detroit on Tuesday evening, alongside rapper Eminem, in an effort to drum up support in Michigan where polls suggest Harris and Trump are in a virtual deadlock. Continue reading...

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ACU to reimburse attendees and offer counselling after Joe de Bruyn’s anti-same-sex marriage speech

Vice chancellor confirms university were aware of contents of former union boss’s graduation address ahead of timeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Catholic University will reimburse attendees of a gradua...

23/10/2024 03:45 The Guardian

Australia news live: Jane Hume says Coalition has ‘no plans, no policy, no interest’ in winding back abortion laws; warning over email extortion scam

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore on news media bargaining code and funding of media publishersOne of the committee’s key recommendations was a digital platform levy on companies like Meta and Google, which some have described as a tech tax t...

23/10/2024 00:24 The Guardian

Israel says it killed Hezbollah’s presumed next leader in early October – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report on the conflict in the Middle East here and all our coverage from the region here.As Israel continues its war in Gaza and assault on Lebanon, a growing number of international airlines are suspending flights to the region or to avoid affected...

23/10/2024 00:04 The Guardian

Putin returns to world stage hosting 36 leaders at Brics summit in Russia

West infuriated as UN secretary general accepts invitation to meeting of countries including China, India and IranVladimir Putin, ostracised by the west and labelled a possible war criminal by the international criminal court, has played host to 36 world leaders from nations including China, India a...

22/10/2024 23:29 The Guardian

Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report

‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 yearsThe global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in authoritarianism in Africa that is holding back progress in governance, the businessman and philanthropist M...

22/10/2024 23:01 The Guardian

Perth man treated for scurvy as cost-of-living crisis brings back ‘disease of the past’

Doctors discover 51-year-old patient who sometimes skipped meals and ate mostly processed food had condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiencyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoctors have treated a man for scurvy in Perth, warning what was once considered “a disease o...

22/10/2024 22:30 The Guardian

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime ministerKeir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza after British intelligence suggested Russia had stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian ports.Starmer said i...

22/10/2024 21:30 The Guardian

Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says

Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on MerseysideSocial media algorithms must be adjusted to prevent misinformation from spreading, the chief executive of Ofcom has warned, responding to the rioting that broke out after the killing o...

22/10/2024 18:29 The Guardian

IMF warns Trump trade tariffs could dent global economy as it upgrades UK outlook

New report upgrades outlook for UK economy with growth now forecast at 1.1% rather than 0.7%While the IMF is upbeat about global growth it knows where dangers lurkThe International Monetary Fund has warned the trade tariffs favoured by US presidential candidate Donald Trump could hurt global growth,...

22/10/2024 18:00 The Guardian

‘Utter ruin’: Gaza economy would take 350 years to return to pre-conflict level, UN says

Report says ‘intense military operations in Gaza have left unprecedented humanitarian, environmental and social catastrophe’Middle East crisis – live updatesGaza’s economy has been left in “utter ruin” by the year-long war between Israel and Hamas, and it would take 350 years to return t...

22/10/2024 16:41 The Guardian

South Korea mulls aiding Ukraine amid reports North Korea to assist Russia

Seoul signals its most proactive position towards arming Ukraine to dateSouth Korea is considering directly supplying weapons to Ukraine as evidence increases that North Korean soldiers are preparing to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.South Korea’s spy agency (NIS) said last week that Nor...

22/10/2024 13:03 The Guardian

While the IMF is upbeat about global growth it knows where dangers lurk

Optimistic forecasts could be upset by high borrowing costs, war in the Middle East – or a Trump election winIMF forecasts faster growth for UK economyAll things considered, the International Monetary Fund should be feeling relatively upbeat as it hosts its annual meeting in Washington DC this wee...

22/10/2024 13:00 The Guardian

UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as ‘bonkers’

Critics say eels could be smuggled eastwards towards Asia but exporter says they are for ‘restocking’ projectMillions of critically endangered eels have been exported from the Severn estuary to Russia this year and conservationists fear export quotas will be increased next year.A tonne of glass...

22/10/2024 12:00 The Guardian

Donald Trump urges Christian voters to participate in 2024 election – US politics live

Republican candidate claims that Kamala Harris administration would restrict religious freedoms during event in North CarolinaThomas Klingenstein, chairperson of the rightwing Claremont Institute, has cemented his place in the pantheon of Republican megadonors with a more than $10m spending spree so...

22/10/2024 11:41 The Guardian

First Thing: people killed and dozens injured in Israeli airstrike near Beirut hospital

Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv for talks. Plus, Liz Cheney backs Kamala Harris on abortionDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.At least 13 people were killed and 57 injured in an Israeli airstrike on Monday near Hariri hospital, Beirut’s main government hospi...

22/10/2024 10:58 The Guardian

David Gauke calls for end to ‘bidding war’ between parties as he is appointed to sentencing review – UK politics live

Former Conservative justice sectary to carry out review by Ministry of Justice considering alternatives to sending people to jailAs Pippa Crerar reports, yesterday it emerged that Suella Braverman forwarded government documents to her private email accounts at least 127 times while serving as attorn...

22/10/2024 09:24 The Guardian

Treasury warns of difficult decisions in budget after September borrowing rise

ONS data shows higher debt interest payments and pay awards for public sector workers pushed figure to £16.6bnBusiness live – latest news updatesThe UK Treasury has said it will need to take difficult decisions in next week’s budget after higher debt interest payments and pay awards for public...

22/10/2024 07:05 The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: Canada puts India ‘on notice’ as row over alleged killing of Sikh activists escalates

In today’s newsletter: Justin Trudeau says there are ‘credible allegations’ that Modi’s government was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. What does say about India’s global standing?• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.In Septe...

22/10/2024 05:44 The Guardian

Indie brewers ditch ‘craft beer’ tag as drinkers are ‘misled’ by global brands

Survey shows many consumers unaware that previously standalone businesses now owned by big corporationsSmall breweries in the UK are ditching the term “craft beer” in favour of “indie beer”, warning that global corporations have bamboozled many drinkers into believing that formerly independe...

22/10/2024 05:00 The Guardian

Alexander Rodnyansky: Oscar-nominated producer sentenced to jail in Russia in absentia

The Ukrainian film producer behind Leviathan and Loveless was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after speaking out against Russia’s invasion of UkraineA Moscow court has sentenced Oscar-nominated film producer Alexander Rodnyansky to eight-and-a-half years jail in absentia on Monday fo...

22/10/2024 02:08 The Guardian

Trump courts Christian vote and says ‘God saved me for a purpose’

Republican nominee reflects on assassination attempt and says ‘my faith took on new meaning on July 13’Donald Trump urged Christian voters on Monday to participate in the 2024 election, claiming that a Kamala Harris administration would restrict religious freedoms and casting himself as a prote...

22/10/2024 01:22 The Guardian

Former union head Joe de Bruyn’s speech condemning abortion and same-sex marriage sparks walkout at Catholic university

De Bruyn likened abortion rate to the ‘human toll of World War II’ and said same-sex marriage went against ‘every society on Earth’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former union head has doubled down on comments...

22/10/2024 00:48 The Guardian

UK to lend Ukraine an additional £2.26bn for weapons to fight Russia

Loans will be repaid using interest generated by $300bn of frozen Russian assets held in the westBritain is to lend Ukraine an additional £2.26bn and allow Kyiv to spend the money on weapons to fight off the Russian invasion as part of a wider $50bn (£38.5bn) loan programme expected to be confirme...

21/10/2024 23:01 The Guardian

One in four English councils ‘may seek bankruptcy bailout in next two years’

Survey finds one in 10 have discussed emergency support with government amid funding gap of over £2bn next yearOne in four English councils could go bankrupt unless they are bailed out by the government in the next two years, a survey has revealed.Councils are warning of a “worsening crisis” th...

21/10/2024 23:01 The Guardian

Israel claims Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital holds millions in cash

Sahel hospital evacuated despite Israel saying it would not attack it although at least four people died in nearby strikesMiddle East crisis: live updatesIsrael has accused Hezbollah of keeping hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker under a hospital in the southern suburbs of B...

21/10/2024 21:35 The Guardian

Australia news live: Murray Watt says Lidia Thorpe’s royal protest ‘failed miserably’; king and queen continue visit in Sydney

Royal couple’s engagements include visit to Indigenous centre in Redfern. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter more teal success against the Liberals in northern Sydney, Labor’s strongholds in western Sydney could be targeted by ind...

21/10/2024 19:54 The Guardian

Employment rights reforms ‘could cost UK businesses £5bn a year’

Government analysis says low-paid workers stand to benefit most, with some workers earning extra £600 a yearUK politics live – latest updatesEmployment rights reforms will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, the government’s own analysis has warned. But low-paid employees will see most of the b...

21/10/2024 18:03 The Guardian

Harris tells voters not to fall for Trump’s jokes as Walz steps up warning over ‘enemy within’ remarks – US elections live

Vice-president tells Republican event in Pennsylvania that jokes mask ‘brutally serious’ impact a second Trump presidency would have on US Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsWe reported earlier that Kamala Harris has a huge advantage in c...

21/10/2024 17:53 The Guardian

North Korean arms more significant than troops in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Intelligence builds that members of Pyongyang’s special forces are in Russia preparing for combat as munitions are also shippedUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, got to the point in his presidential address last night: “Another state,” he said, was “joining the war against Ukraine...

21/10/2024 17:29 The Guardian

Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority

Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western presidentMoldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after a pivotal referendum clouded by allegations of Russian interference.On Sunday, Moldova held key vote...

21/10/2024 16:03 The Guardian

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