Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canada

10/01/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollarsThe United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned.After a tumultuous week that left Canadian leaders flailing for a coherent national response to Trump’s provocations – including the suggestion that the US would annex its closest ally – Ontario premier Doug Ford told the Guardian: “We will never be for sale.” Continue reading...

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TikTok ban: US supreme court to hear oral arguments over fate of app – live updates

Arguments are expected to start at 10am ET after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseThe US supreme court will hear oral arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday. It’s the latest battle in the long war over whether to ban the tremendously popular social m...

10/01/2025 14:39 The Guardian

UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed found on Kent farm

Scientist says case is warning for farmers to reduce reliance on controversial and common herbicideScientists have identified a glyphosate-resistant weed on a farm in the UK for the first time, raising concerns about the controversial herbicide.Scientists at the agricultural consultancy ADAS, said t...

10/01/2025 14:37 The Guardian

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warningsBusiness live – latest updatesMark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of copyright-protected books to train the company’s artificial intelligence models, a group of authors has...

10/01/2025 13:09 The Guardian

Digested week: put away the hot wax and don’t eat your Christmas tree | Lucy Mangan

Never trust a hippy selling pine-flavoured butter. Plus, a watch that finally explains it allThe AFSCA (Belgium’s federal agency for ensuring food supply chain safety – but of course you knew that) has been forced to issue a warning to the good people of Poirot’s homeland not to eat their Chri...

10/01/2025 11:55 The Guardian

US supreme court to hear arguments in TikTok ban-or-sale case

Latest battle over whether to ban the app will force justices to weigh importance of security with freedom of speechThe US supreme court will hear oral arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday. It’s the latest battle in the long war over whether to ban the tremendously popular social media app...

10/01/2025 08:57 The Guardian

Visa-waiver system could overwhelm UK immigration services, law firm warns

There are also fears electronic travel authorisation will threaten post-peace tourism sector in Northern IrelandThe UK Home Office’s already burdened immigration services could be overwhelmed this summer when a new visa-waiver system comes into force for European business travellers and tourists i...

10/01/2025 08:54 The Guardian

‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture

From a spectacular theatrical opening to Afrobeat brass bands via David Hockney and Wallace and Gromit, the city has big plansBradford city of culture: five events to look out for in 2025Below-zero temperatures are forecast at City Park on Friday evening but the warmth radiating from Bradford’s mi...

10/01/2025 07:00 The Guardian

What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s advances for their home?

Though few welcome idea of being acquired by the US, status quo as part of Denmark is not universally popularGreenland’s prime minister has called for unity and calm after Donald Trump reheated his global row with Nato allies on Tuesday, when the US president-elect said he was prepared to use tari...

10/01/2025 07:00 The Guardian

LA fires live updates: at least seven deaths as California wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?As wild...

10/01/2025 04:23 The Guardian

Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbit...

10/01/2025 04:07 The Guardian

Los Angeles wildfires: crews search for victims as death toll expected to rise

Fires leave at least five dead and force 180,000 people to evacuate, while largest blazes destroy thousands of structuresCalifornia wildfires – liveCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Crews are combing through the rubble in Los Angeles with cadaver dogs in search of additional vi...

10/01/2025 00:46 The Guardian

Australia weather: rainy week forecast for Sydney and Brisbane – but BoM says summer isn’t over yet

Bureau of Meteorology says showers and storms a regular feature of Australian summer but warm and dry periods still to comeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShowers are expected to continue for Sydney and Brisbane through...

10/01/2025 00:38 The Guardian

Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals

Royal College of Radiologists calls move ‘shortsighted’ and says it puts Labour’s waiting times plan at riskDozens of NHS hospitals have banned their cancer or diagnostic units from hiring new staff, despite GPs referring growing numbers of people who they fear may have the disease.Doctors war...

10/01/2025 00:01 The Guardian

Australia news live: competition watchdog warns of upcoming gas shortfalls; rescued Hadi Nazari ‘keen for another hike’

The ACCC says gas prices have doubled in the last three years but fell slightly in 2024. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeachwater NSW is advising against swimming at multiple Sydney beaches after storm water raised pollution levels.Sit...

09/01/2025 20:46 The Guardian

Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts

McNeese State University in Louisiana building a liquefied natural gas center, prompting fears of ‘corporate capture’One of Louisiana’s top public universities has prompted concerns about “corporate capture” over its expanding relationship with the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, des...

09/01/2025 20:35 The Guardian

California fires live: Los Angeles mayor says winds and drought created ‘perfect storm’; 20 people arrested for looting

LA officials hope tide is turning as air operations make ‘significant progress’ against fires but warn danger continuesFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have di...

09/01/2025 17:35 The Guardian

US seizure of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’, says David Lammy

UK foreign secretary plays down idea of Trump taking control, in speech exposing differences with president-electUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has said a US military seizure of Greenland is not going to happen, as he played down Donald Trump’s threats to...

09/01/2025 15:56 The Guardian

Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns

Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in EuropeVolodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to continue to provide long-term military support to his embattled country, once Donald Trump returns...

09/01/2025 15:49 The Guardian

UK weather: new yellow weather warnings for ice issued for large parts of UK – as it happened

This blog is now closedAn NHS trust is preparing to cancel operations, urgently discharge 140 patients and restrict admissions to help it cope with “extreme winter pressures”.The Gloucestershire acute trust declared a “critical incident” on Wednesday as hospitals in England asked patients se...

09/01/2025 15:36 The Guardian

Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package

US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s returnThe Biden administration has given its final injection of military support to Ukraine, unveiling a $500m weapons package just days before Donald Trump’s return to the White House...

09/01/2025 15:12 The Guardian

Labour’s agriculture plans will increase chicken waste in rivers, say campaigners

Steve Reed says planning rules ‘have got in the way’ of farmers and apologises for ‘shock’ of inheritance tax changeUK politics live – latest updatesLabour’s proposal to loosen planning regulations for farmers will deluge rivers with chicken faeces, environmental campaigners have warned....

09/01/2025 14:01 The Guardian

M&S reports strong festive sales but says tax rises will lead to cost cuts

Sales at food halls rise 8.9% over Christmas, with 23 December its biggest-ever day of food tradingMarks & Spencer has hailed a “good Christmas” with strong sales of food but warned it would have to find new ways of to cut costs in the face of the government’s tax increases.The UK retailer...

09/01/2025 12:03 The Guardian

Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report

New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigationThe decorated combat veteran who led the Biden administration’s efforts to counter extremist activity in the US military has warned there could be further domestic attacks by individuals...

09/01/2025 12:00 The Guardian

Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria

Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgenceThe leader of the Kurdish forces that control north-eastern Syria has called on Donald Trump to maintain a US military presence in the region, warning that a retreat would risk a resurgence of...

09/01/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Lammy dismisses Trump’s Greenland threats but sidesteps question over whether Musk comments are incitement to violence – UK politics live

Foreign secretary says Trump’s comments reflect concerns about Arctic security and says there is ‘fine line between free speech and hate speech’ when asked about MuskA Treasury minister will reply shortly to an urgent question about the rise in government borrowing costs. It has been tabled by...

09/01/2025 10:39 The Guardian

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelinesEurope bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite EU efforts to ditch the fossil fuels funding Putin’s war chest.Ships carrying 17.8m tonnes of ultra-col...

09/01/2025 10:34 The Guardian

Two lynx captured after being illegally released in Scottish Highlands

The wild cats were humanely trapped using cameras near baited traps and are in quarantineTwo lynx that were illegally released into the Scottish Highlands have been captured overnight and are said to be in good health.Police had issued a warning to the public on Wednesday evening not to approach the...

09/01/2025 10:21 The Guardian

Pound falls to 14-month low as bond sell-off piles pressure on Rachel Reeves

UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’Business live – latest updatesThe pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the sell-off in the bond market fuelled investors’ anxiety over UK assets and piled further pressure on the c...

09/01/2025 09:23 The Guardian

Trump shares inflammatory video with crude reference to Netanyahu

President-elect’s post featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs comes weeks after Israeli PM claims two had a ‘warm’ chatDonald Trump has shared inflammatory video content calling Benjamin Netanyahu a “deep, dark son of a bitch” just weeks after the Israeli leader claimed the two had a “very fr...

09/01/2025 09:04 The Guardian

Retailers warn of higher prices in 2025 and urge ministers to ease tax burden

Companies grappling with higher employment costs say price of food may rise by 4.2% in latter half of yearUK retailers have urged ministers to ease their tax burden as they said that the cost of food and other items will rise sharply throughout the year as companies grapple with higher employment co...

09/01/2025 05:00 The Guardian

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