Officials in Houston warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as heavy storms slam region

04/05/2024 13:18 The Guardian

Flood watch in effect through Sunday with evacuations in some areas as more rain forecast for already soaked regionThe Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions on Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region – and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected “catastrophic” surge of water the likes of which haven’t been seen since Hurricane Harvey.A flood watch remained in effect through Sunday afternoon as forecasters predicted additional rainfall on Saturday night, bringing another 1-3in (2.5-7.6cm) of water to the soaked region and the likelihood of major flooding. Continue reading...

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Zelenskiy says situation in Kharkiv under control but he fears second Russian attack

Ukraine’s president says air defences must quadruple to halt Russian advance as morale falls among troopsThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the north-east and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the f...

18/05/2024 10:00 The Guardian

Israel-Gaza war live: Hamas ‘rejects’ any military presence in Gaza as aid begins to arrive along US-made pier

The US military has begun moving aid ashore in Gaza, as the UN says truck convoys by land remain the most efficient way of getting aid inIsrael on Friday attacked South Africa’s case against it in the international court of justice as an “obscene exploitation” of the genocide convention, claim...

18/05/2024 09:55 The Guardian

Fears of new Windrush as thousands of UK immigrants face ‘cliff edge’ visa change

Campaigners say move to electronic permits by end of the year is a ‘recipe for disaster’ that could leave immigrants without proof of statusLawyers and migrant rights campaigners have warned that the government is heading for a repeat of the Windrush scandal after imposing a “cliff edge” dea...

18/05/2024 09:00 The Guardian

Pro-Palestine protesters gatecrash Victorian Labor conference ahead of debate on Israel-Hamas war

Protest group said it had called the rally to protest against state and federal Labor ‘aiding and abetting the genocide of Palestinian people’Dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors have crashed Victorian Labor’s annual state conference ahead of what is expected to be fiery debate on motions rela...

18/05/2024 03:11 The Guardian

Supplies arrive in Gaza via new pier but land routes essential, says US aid chief

Samantha Power says barely 100 trucks of aid a day enter Gaza, far less than 600 needed to address threat of famineHumanitarian assistance has begun to arrive in Gaza along a US-made pier, but the US aid chief said the new sea corridor could not be a substitute for land crossings, and warned that d...

17/05/2024 21:20 The Guardian

ACE’s ‘political statements’ warning to artists came after government talks

Exclusive: FoI request reveals Arts Council updated guidance after discussing Gaza conflict with DCMSArts Council England (ACE) issued a warning that “political statements” could break funding agreements after discussions with the government about artists speaking out over the Israel-Gaza war, n...

17/05/2024 17:35 The Guardian

Devon businesses fear loss of tourism as cases of parasitic disease double

Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn of weeks-long disruption as firms in Brixham hit by cancellations before school half-termCases of an illness caused by a microscopic parasite in a Devon harbour town could continue for a further two weeks, experts said, with businesses predicting thousands of po...

17/05/2024 16:52 The Guardian

Harrison Butker’s jersey sales rise as right wing lauds Chiefs kicker after rant

Josh Hawley among conservatives delighted by football player’s commencement speech pummeling Pride and working women Harrison Butker’s university commencement address at Benedictine College excoriating Pride month, working women, abortion rights activists and others has prompted the National Foo...

17/05/2024 16:25 The Guardian

YouTube star Ms Rachel describes ‘bullying’ in response to fundraiser for children

Creator of popular videos for children drew backlash as online commenters alleged she purposely ignored children in IsraelRachel Accurso, the popular YouTube star for young children known as Ms Rachel, says she is facing “bullying” after launching a fundraiser for children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukrain...

17/05/2024 16:06 The Guardian

South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims

Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensiveIsrael on Friday attacked South Africa’s case against it in the international court of justice as an “obscene exploitation” of the genocide convention, claiming it aime...

17/05/2024 15:14 The Guardian

Moscow says west ‘playing with fire’ over Ukraine – as it happened

The country’s foreign ministry said the supply of long range weapons to Ukraine by the UK and US had led to an escalation in the conflictA long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three Russian warplanes and a fuel facility near its main runw...

17/05/2024 14:58 The Guardian

Putin seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, warns Estonian PM

‘Adversaries know migration is our vulnerability,’ says Kaja Kallas, spelling out negative consequences to Europe of Ukrainian defeatVladimir Putin is seeking to weaponise the threat of mass migration to divide and weaken Europe as supporters of Ukraine struggle to maintain unity to defeat Russi...

17/05/2024 14:29 The Guardian

Train operator Lumo plans new direct service from Greater Manchester to London

FirstGroup submits application for alternative route between capital and RochdalePlans for an alternative direct train service between Greater Manchester and London have been launched, promising competitive fares, by the transport group that already runs the main Avanti service linking the cities.Tr...

17/05/2024 14:25 The Guardian

Israel-Gaza war live: no genocide taking place in Gaza, Israel tells UN’s top court

Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on RafahYemen’s Houthis said they downed a US MQ9 drone on Thursday evening over the south-eastern province of Maareb, the group’s military spokesperson said on Friday.According to...

17/05/2024 13:12 The Guardian

Severe storms kill at least four in Houston and shatter windows in high-rise buildings

Fast-moving thunderstorms strike in Texas for second time this month, knocking out power to more than 900,000 homesFast-moving thunderstorms pummeled south-eastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocki...

17/05/2024 11:50 The Guardian

Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show

Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messagingA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle dropped more than $90m on ads described as vile, racist and transphobic in the second half of 2022 alone, new tax...

17/05/2024 11:00 The Guardian

University of Melbourne and protesters fail to resolve deadlock as pro-Palestine camp ends at Monash

Encampment at Arts West building continues as tensions simmer at other university campusesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPro-Palestine protesters and University of Melbourne administrators remain in a deadlock despite a warning that police could be called to...

17/05/2024 07:34 The Guardian

Weather tracker: heavy snow hits eastern highlands in South Korea

As much as 40cm fell in less than a day in part of Seoraksan national park. Plus, a powerful tornado in AustraliaThere was unusually heavy snowfall this week in the highlands of the mountainous region of eastern Gangwon province in South Korea. Between 5.30pm local time on Wednesday and 9am on Thurs...

17/05/2024 07:20 The Guardian

April 2024 was Australia’s coolest in decade – but world’s warmest ever

The mean Australian temperature was 0.51C below the 1961–1990 average but should be above-average for April to JuneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhile Australia had its coldest April in nearly a decade...

17/05/2024 05:56 The Guardian

Friday briefing: What’s behind the increase in violent attacks on Europe’s politicians?

In today’s newsletter: The shooting of the Slovak prime minister, Robert Fico, was the first attempt on the life of a European head of state since 2003 – and reflects a growing polarisation across the continent• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.After a governmen...

17/05/2024 05:35 The Guardian

UK government adviser on disruptive protest accused of conflict of interest

John Woodcock, whose review proposes bans for protest groups, has lobbying links to firms in arms and fossil fuel sectorsActivists have accused the government’s independent adviser on political violence of a conflict of interest, after it emerged that he had lobbying links to companies that would...

17/05/2024 05:00 The Guardian

Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming

Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputationsWhen the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film called Saltburn, it was “100%” the generous fee on offer...

17/05/2024 05:00 The Guardian

Little penguins at risk of vanishing from WA island as once-thriving colony reduced to 120 birds

Exclusive: Study shows Penguin Island population in freefall, sources say, amid pressure from tourism, boat traffic and warming seasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA once-thriving population of little peng...

17/05/2024 02:00 The Guardian

Australia news live: Penny Wong announces sanctions against bodies linked to North Korean arms exports to Russia

Foreign affairs minister says continued transfer of weapons is a ‘flagrant violation’ of United Nations Security Council resolutionsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastShorten and Dutton clash over reduced migrationEarlier this morning the NDIS minister, Bill...

17/05/2024 01:12 The Guardian

Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs

Unite launches bid to persuade Keir Starmer to invest more in north-east ScotlandThe UK’s oil and gas workers risk becoming “the coal miners of our generation,” Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, has warned, urging Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without a clear plan to safeg...

16/05/2024 23:01 The Guardian

Morehouse College faculty votes to give Biden honorary doctorate in split vote

Vote to confer was a 50-38 decision as students and alumni protest at Biden being commencement speaker over handling of Gaza warMorehouse College faculty voted on Thursday to confer an honorary doctorate on Joe Biden during its upcoming graduation ceremony on Sunday, for which he plans to deliver th...

16/05/2024 22:04 The Guardian

Ministers knew about carer’s allowance problems three years ago, report reveals

Suppressed DWP study told of hardship endured by carers forced to repay thousands after minor allowance breachesMinisters were warned three years ago that unpaid carers were being treated unfairly and forced to repay huge sums for minor benefit breaches, a long suppressed government report has revea...

16/05/2024 18:46 The Guardian

US completes installation of floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza

Aid agencies poised to receive supplies and distribute to territory where people face imminent starvationThe US military has said the installation of a floating pier for the delivery of humanitarian aid off Gaza has been completed, with officials ready to begin ferrying supplies into the territory,...

16/05/2024 17:13 The Guardian

Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat

Adrian Coghill ordered to leave in response to UK expelling Kremlin’s attache to London for alleged spying Russia is expelling Britain’s defence attache to Moscow in the latest diplomatic tit for tat, after the UK accused it of sponsoring espionage and hacking attacks against top British officia...

16/05/2024 17:05 The Guardian

Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 40,000 points for first time; UK reality TV stars charged over FX scheme – as it happened

Strong quarterly results and hope of interest rate cuts drive DJIA to new alltime highDow Jones passes 40,000 points for first time amid strong quarterly resultsA group of business leaders have warned Rishi Sunak that the government’s migration policies risk weakening the UK university sector, the...

16/05/2024 16:13 The Guardian

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