Road closures, train delays and ferries cancelled across Sydney as NSW flooding leads to transport chaos

23/05/2025 05:23 The Guardian

Rail services not running on sections of Airport and South line as well as Central Coast line with some ferry services cancelled amid wet weatherAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeavy rainfall across Sydney has caused chaos on roads and railways as authorities warn of delays for those descending on the city for the opening of the Vivid lights festival.More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Long-running magazine The Cricketer seeks new ownership

Monthly publication has been going for 104 years and is seeking increased investment in its digital productsThe Cricketer magazine, a 104-year-old monthly publication that has been edited by some of the game’s most notable grandees, is searching for a new owner.The title was founded by the former...

23/05/2025 13:53 The Guardian

Israel-Gaza war live: aid coming into Gaza is too little, too late, Germany says

On Thursday, 107 aid trucks entered territory according to Israeli military, compared with 500 trucks a day before warHere are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires from Gaza, where relentless Israeli attacks are continuing to kill civilians across the territory:Aid workers a...

23/05/2025 13:46 The Guardian

Germany urges China to back Western plan for Ukraine peace – Europe live

Merz told Xi about ‘the common efforts of Europe and the EU to bring about a quick ceasefire in Ukraine’ For more coverage of Trump’s tariffs threats – which also include a warning that Apple must pay a 25% tariff unless it manufactures its iPhones in the US – follow our business live blog...

23/05/2025 13:43 The Guardian

Mossad investigation among Guardian prizes at UK Press Awards

Harry Davies’ report on Israeli intelligence agency and columnist Marina Hyde are winners for 2025An investigation into a covert operation by the Mossad to sabotage an international criminal court war crimes investigation is among the Guardian journalism recognised at the UK’s Press Awards.The s...

23/05/2025 13:27 The Guardian

Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon before region’s first elections in years

Several towns bombed, killing one person, before municipal elections that are seen as referendum on HezbollahMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael carried out a wave of airstrikes on south Lebanon, killing one person and wounding another, before the first municipal elections in south Lebanon in...

23/05/2025 12:46 The Guardian

China pledges support for overseas students after Trump’s latest attack on Harvard – US politics live

Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League schoolDonald Trump has just announced he is recommending a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, from the start of next month.Ratcheting up the trade w...

23/05/2025 12:27 The Guardian

Israeli attacks kill at least 16 people in Gaza as aid agencies warn of famine

Latest wave of bombings brings number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces to nearly 70 in less than 48 hoursMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 16 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far on Friday, the territory’s civil defence agency has said, as Israel intensif...

23/05/2025 12:01 The Guardian

Republican cuts to food and health benefits ‘will kill’, advocacy groups warn

Provisions in Trump’s ‘beautiful bill’ include plans to cut billions of dollars in food and health benefits to the poorAdvocacy groups associated with the left are urging some Republicans not to go along with a plan to cut health and food benefits to the poor.The lobbying campaign comes as Dem...

23/05/2025 12:00 The Guardian

Climate change could bring insect-borne tropical diseases to UK, scientists warn

Mosquito experts say cuts in aid will lead to collapse of crucial surveillance and control in endemic countriesClimate change could make the UK vulnerable to insect-transmitted tropical diseases that were previously only found in hot countries, scientists have warned, urging ministers to redouble ef...

23/05/2025 11:38 The Guardian

Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

Signs more typically seen in Australia aim to raise awareness after more than 30 moorland fires since MarchWildfire warning signs normally seen in the parched Australian outback have been installed on English moorland for the first time.In a stark illustration of the worsening impact of the climate...

23/05/2025 10:46 The Guardian

Ukraine ‘should focus on hi-tech war of survival rather than recapturing territory’

Ex-commander says Kyiv cannot expect to retake lost ground amid efforts to reset public expectationsEurope live – latest updatesUkraine’s ambassador to the UK has said Kyiv should focus on fighting a “hi-tech war of survival” that minimises the loss of its military personnel and not expect t...

23/05/2025 10:09 The Guardian

‘Full-frontal assault’: Guyana president decries Venezuela ‘sham’ elections for disputed region

Irfaan Ali tells Guardian of ‘grave’ implications of move to elect officials in Essequibo, recognised as part of GuyanaVenezuela’s decision to elect officials to administer a swathe of Guyanese territory constitutes “a full-frontal assault on Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity...

23/05/2025 09:30 The Guardian

Australia news live: public urged to avoid Vivid opening night after heavy Sydney rainfall; fifth body found amid NSW floods

Transport authorities warn festivalgoers to avoid opening night on Friday. Follow Australia news and NSW floods live updates today.NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDarren Chester says focus on Coalition split ‘frustra...

23/05/2025 08:54 The Guardian

NSW flooding: PM delivers climate crisis warning as flood-hit region braces for strong winds and fifth body found

Anthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSWNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

23/05/2025 08:40 The Guardian

Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

Israeli PM criticises leaders after their call for halt to Gaza offensive and restrictions on humanitarian aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s militar...

23/05/2025 05:54 The Guardian

UK travellers face road and rail disruption over bank holiday weekend

Motoring organisations warn of heavy traffic, and delays and cancellations will hit two rail routes out of LondonThe bank holiday getaway is likely to be a tricky one, with transport analysts predicting congested roads and the year’s busiest day so far for departing airports, while long-distance r...

23/05/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Loan scheme to rearm Europe could be ‘important breakthrough’ in Ukraine support

EU defence commissioner says he expects a lot of loan requests from member states under €150bn programmeA €150bn (£126bn) loans programme to rearm Europe that was finalised this week could be “a very important breakthrough” in the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the bloc’s defence co...

23/05/2025 04:00 The Guardian

G7 members agree to counter China’s global trade practices

Finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming ChinaTop finance officials from the world’s seven wealthiest democracies have set aside stark differences on US tariffs and agreed to counter global “economic imbalances”, a swipe at China...

23/05/2025 03:22 The Guardian

Mahmoud Khalid allowed to hold newborn son for first time – as it happened

Detained Palestinian activist allowed contact after federal judge blocks Trump administration from separating family. This blog is now closed.Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has accused unnamed European officials of “toxic antisemitic incitement” he blamed for a hostile climate in w...

23/05/2025 01:45 The Guardian

Middle East crisis: Starmer, Macron and Carney ‘on the wrong side of humanity,’ says Netanyahu – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Israel-Gaza war, read our full report:Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health ministerIsraeli foreign minister Gideon Saar accused unnamed European officials on Thursday of “toxic antisemitic incitement” he blamed fo...

22/05/2025 19:26 The Guardian

Ministers brace for NHS strikes after doctors denounce ‘derisory’ pay rise

Other NHS staff decry their award, while teachers are angered part of their pay rise will come from school budgetMinisters are bracing themselves for a potential wave of NHS strikes in England after doctors denounced pay rises of up to 5.4% this year as “derisory” and threatened to take action i...

22/05/2025 18:28 The Guardian

Doctors and whistleblowers in delayed Gaza film threaten to pull out

Exclusive: Contributors to Gaza: Medics Under Fire may withdraw consent due to BBC’s delays to broadcast itDoctors and whistleblowers who featured in a much-delayed Gaza documentary that the corporation was accused of censoring by Susan Sarandon, Gary Lineker and other cultural figures, are threat...

22/05/2025 17:47 The Guardian

Iran would view US as ‘participant’ in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites

Warning issued after US intelligence reportedly understood Israel might attack if Iran-US talks broke downIran has said it will hold the US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites in remarks that set a fraught backdrop for the fifth and probably most important round of talks between...

22/05/2025 17:33 The Guardian

Children and elderly are dying from starvation in Gaza, says health minister

UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrivedTwenty-nine children and elderly people have died from starvation in Gaza in the last two days, the Palestinian Authority health minister has said , as Israeli strikes killed at l...

22/05/2025 17:21 The Guardian

US scientists predict up to five major hurricanes in above-average season

National Weather Service says warm seas to contribute to season with three to five major hurricanes predictedUS government scientists said on Thursday they expect an above-normal hurricane season in 2025, producing three to five major hurricanes with sustained winds of at least 111mph (179km/h).The...

22/05/2025 17:18 The Guardian

UK politics: Starmer accused of being ‘beneath contempt’ for attack on Chagos deal critics – as it happened

Shadow defence secretary attacks PM’s assertion that opponents of the deal were on the side of Russia and China. This blog is now closed. You can read our report here The Conservatives are taking the credit for the near-50% fall in net migration. They say it is the changes to visa rules that they...

22/05/2025 17:13 The Guardian

Germany boosts Nato’s eastern flank with new Baltic brigade amid threat from Russia – Europe live

Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania to mark the official formation of Germany’s first permanent overseas military unit since the second world war. This blog is now closed, you can read our report herePortugal wants European energy regulators’ agency ACER to lead an independent investigation into the...

22/05/2025 15:15 The Guardian

Kneecap say terrorism charge is ‘political policing’

Northern Irish trio say charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is intended to stifle criticism of Israel’s war in GazaThe Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap have described a terror offence charge against one of their members as “political policing” that is intended to stifle criticism of Israel’s...

22/05/2025 15:03 The Guardian

German troops start first permanent foreign deployment since second world war

Heavy combat unit of 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian staff inaugurated in Lithuania on Nato’s eastern flankThe German chancellor has visited Lithuania to mark Berlin’s first permanent foreign troop deployment since the second world war, as he called on allies to dramatically expand their efforts...

22/05/2025 14:46 The Guardian

UK’s largest Lee Miller retrospective to be held at Tate Britain

Exhibition will showcase her entire career, from French surrealism to fashion and war photographyThe UK’s largest retrospective of the American photographer and photojournalist Lee Miller, who produced some of the most renowned images of the modern era, will take place at Tate Britain this autumn....

22/05/2025 13:29 The Guardian

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