Suspected Russia-trained spy whale reappears off Sweden’s coast

29/05/2023 18:02 The Guardian

Beluga whale was first spotted in Norway wearing a harness marked ‘Equipment St Petersburg’ in 2019A beluga whale that turned up in Norway wearing a harness in 2019, prompting speculation it was a spy trained by the Russian navy, has reappeared off Sweden’s coast.First discovered in Norway’s far northern region of Finnmark, the whale spent more than three years slowly moving down the top half of the Norwegian coastline, before suddenly speeding up in recent months to cover the second half and move on to Sweden. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Disability report to be published; heat is on for grand final fans and players

After four years of hearings and $600m, the royal commission delivers today; weekend ‘heat bubble’ to send temperature up to 35C in SydneyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles has announced that the Taipan helicopters will be per...

28/09/2023 21:35 The Guardian

China’s manipulation of media threatens global freedoms, says US report

Censorship, data harvesting and purchases of foreign news outlets could lead to ‘sharp contraction’ of freedom of expressionChina is manipulating global media through censorship, data harvesting and covert purchases of foreign news outlets, according to a new report from the US state department,...

28/09/2023 19:53 The Guardian

Rishi Sunak attacks Labour plan for VAT on private school fees

PM accuses Keir Starmer of stoking a ‘class war’ and Tories seek to portray Labour as flip-flopping on policyRishi Sunak has accused Keir Starmer of stoking a “class war” by maintaining his vow to add VAT on to private school fees if Labour wins the next election, a move that Sunak said woul...

28/09/2023 18:46 The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘matter of time’ before Ukraine becomes official Nato ally, says Zelenskiy – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more of our Ukraine war coverage hereSuspilne reports, citing the regional authority, that one person has been injured and hospitalised by a Russian attack on Antonivka near Kherson.British defence secretary Grant Shapps discussed how to bolster Ukraine’s air...

28/09/2023 17:53 The Guardian

Greece and Turkey agree migration pact as EU members fail to seal wider deal in Brussels – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this story herePoland’s ambassador to the EU, Andrzej Sadoś, told the Guardian today that Warsaw “is refusing to accept any elements of mandatory relocation, the distribution of some mandatory quotas” and is also opposed “to any obligatory...

28/09/2023 17:07 The Guardian

Cuban officials warn of increased blackouts due to fuel shortages

Citizens of the island nation were told that power outages of up to 10 hours a day could be expected outside HavanaCuban officials have warned that blackouts on the island will increase significantly due to a lack of fuel, potentially worsening the country’s plight as it deals with food and medici...

28/09/2023 16:41 The Guardian

Birmingham PhD student guilty of using 3D printer to build ‘kamikaze’ drone

Mohamad al-Bared used technology at Coventry home to make drone designed to deliver a warhead or chemical weapon for ISA Birmingham University PhD student has been found guilty of using a 3D printer at home to build a “kamikaze” drone designed to deliver an explosive warhead or chemical weapon f...

28/09/2023 16:23 The Guardian

Fears rise of volcanic eruption near Naples after strongest earthquake in 40 years

Evacuation plans being drafted after activity on Campi Flegrei field, which experts warned earlier in 2023 was in a dangerous stateConcern is mounting over the risk of an eruption on a sprawling volcanic area close to Naples after the area was struck by the strongest earthquake in 40 years.Seismic a...

28/09/2023 15:51 The Guardian

Three officers placed on leave after Louisiana police abuse allegations

The FBI is investigating alleged civil rights violations at Baton Rouge’s unmarked ‘Brave Cave’ torture warehouseThree Baton Rogue, Louisiana, police officers are on administrative leave after a series of federal lawsuits exposing the abuse and sexual humiliation taking place at an unmarked to...

28/09/2023 14:52 The Guardian

Criminals in England and Wales spared jail sentences because of overcrowding

Judges and magistrates told to consider high prison population opting for suspended sentences instead of immediate jail termsWhat judges have said about the state of prisons in England and WalesCalls for more prison funding drowned out by tough talk on sentencingGrowing numbers of criminals in Engla...

28/09/2023 14:00 The Guardian

Sunak suggests fixing potholes is transport priority as he refuses to tell Manchester if it will get HS2 – UK politics live

Prime minister says ‘majority of journeys are by car’ as he avoids question on HS2 extension from BirminghamRishi Sunak received a nice, soft question about Star Wars from Babs Michel on BBC Three Counties Radio this morning (see 9.49am), but she also gave him hell over the conduct of Nadine Dor...

28/09/2023 09:34 The Guardian

EU threatens sales bans to block use of western parts in Russian drones

European Commission calls for tougher enforcement by member states to ensure sanctions are not circumventedBrussels has warned European companies and governments that it could ban the sale of certain components to Turkey and other countries from where Iran and Russia are sourcing parts for drones an...

28/09/2023 08:30 The Guardian

EU faces ‘make or break moment’ for green transition, report says

Researchers see political risks to decarbonisation plan across forthcoming elections, but also suggest steps to win supportThe EU faces a “make or break moment” for decarbonisation if it is to stick to the European Green Deal, a new report warns, amid the cost of living crisis, multiple election...

28/09/2023 08:00 The Guardian

Labor accused of double standards after excluding political parties from privacy crackdown

Albanese government plan draws criticism from Kate Chaney and David Pocock, who say voters want an end to data harvesting Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIndependents Kate Chaney and David Pocock have accu...

28/09/2023 06:27 The Guardian

Europe’s workers face bleak winter as firms ‘profiteer’, says union chief

Millions ‘holding on with their fingertips’ due to high interest rates, squeezed wages and Covid costs, says the European TUC boss, Esther LynchWorkers across Europe are “holding on with their fingernails” and face a bleak winter ahead, as high interest rates exacerbate the cost of living cr...

28/09/2023 06:00 The Guardian

Greenpeace warns over safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

International regulators unable to properly monitor Russian-held site, says dossier sent to western leadersInternational regulators are incapable of properly monitoring safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, according to a critical dossier compiled by Greenpeace that is b...

28/09/2023 04:00 The Guardian

Trump urges UAW to endorse him in speech at non-union car parts maker

Frontrunner in Republican primary speaks at Michigan car parts firm one day after Biden joined autoworkers’ picket lineDonald Trump tried to woo US autoworkers in a rambling speech in Michigan on Wednesday night that took potshots at Joe Biden, electric vehicles and Barack Obama while pushing cult...

28/09/2023 02:13 The Guardian

Police officer’s Bali holiday selfie with Ben Roberts-Smith and Zachary Rolfe leads to questions from Queensland force

Exclusive: Queensland police say ‘inquiries will be made’ in response to questions about whether post complies with force’s social media guidelinesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police sa...

28/09/2023 01:15 The Guardian

Bob Carr warns environment movement ‘in danger of fading’ amid huge challenges

The longest serving premier of NSW throws support behind new alliance calling for overhaul of land-clearing laws Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe former New South Wales premier Bob Carr has warned the e...

27/09/2023 23:53 The Guardian

National Grid says blackouts less likely this winter

Higher gas storage levels in Europe help leave Great Britain in stronger position, says operatorEnergy mix: how is electricity generated in Great Britain?The risk of blackouts in Great Britain will be lower this winter thanks to higher gas storage levels in Europe and more nuclear power imported fro...

27/09/2023 23:01 The Guardian

Storm Agnes brings 70mph gusts and heavy rain to Britain and Ireland

Danger-to-life warning issued as first named storm of autumn damages buildings and disrupts travelGusts of 70mph were recorded as the first named storm of the autumn, Agnes, swept across Britain and Ireland, damaging buildings, causing travel delays and leaving homes without power.The Met Office iss...

27/09/2023 22:29 The Guardian

Australia news live: army shakeup to see long-range missile base in Adelaide, tanks in Townsville

Defence restructure will see expansion of Townsville base. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ve got some overnight news for you before my colleague Mo...

27/09/2023 20:43 The Guardian

Revealed: Europe’s role in the making of Russia killer drones

Exclusive: Kyiv says Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine have various European componentsThe experts dismantling bombs for clues to Putin’s arms supplyIranian kamikaze drones used in the latest attacks on Ukrainian cities are filled with European components, according to a secret document sen...

27/09/2023 18:19 The Guardian

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘killed’ Russian Black Sea fleet commander seen on video again – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our Ukraine war coverage hereGermany has welcomed a decision by Switzerland to open the way to sell back some of its German-made Leopard II tanks to help rebuild stocks depleted by aid to Ukraine.Germany had asked Switzerland in February to sell bac...

27/09/2023 17:48 The Guardian

Criminal gangs in UK sending recruits to train as prison officers, union warns

Exclusive: POA says corrupt officers are then used for sole purpose of smuggling in drugs and phonesOrganised crime groups are sending associates to train as prison officers with the “sole purpose” of smuggling drugs and phones into jail, the Prison Officers’ Association has warned.The POA, th...

27/09/2023 16:00 The Guardian

How Laurence Fox turned on Dan Wootton for GB News rant apology

Fox says Wootton knew exactly what he was going to say on air, while standing by misogynistic comments about Ava EvansGB News suspends Dan Wootton after Laurence Fox’s remarks on showAs the GB News drama continued to unfold – after Lawrence Fox’s suspension from the broadcaster for an on-air m...

27/09/2023 15:31 The Guardian

Laurence Fox comments prompt rare climbdown by ‘home of free speech’ GB News

Rightwing channel has ridden out dozens of controversies and built a fiercely loyal followingGB News’ decision to suspend presenters Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton is a rare example of a channel that calls itself the “home of free speech” backing down in the face of a backlash from critics and i...

27/09/2023 15:30 The Guardian

Slovak progressive party takes narrow lead over populists in poll as election approaches – as it happened

This live blog has now closed, you can read more on this subject hereThe American ambassador in Bratislava, Gautam Rana, said this week that he has “been very clear” with Robert Fico about the importance of continuing support for Ukraine.In an interview with Peter Dlhopolec, the editor-in-chief...

27/09/2023 15:02 The Guardian

Nearly all of Australia’s top universities dropped places in latest global rankings

Just one Australian institution remains in the top 50 of Times Higher Education’s 2024 global rankings, with six in top 100Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s top universities have tumbled in T...

27/09/2023 15:00 The Guardian

‘We forgive, but never forget’: yes campaigner Rachel Perkins responds to Warren Mundine on Uluru statement

The Kalkadoon and Arrernte filmmaker speaks to Full Story podcast after prominent voice opponent labelled statement a ‘symbolic declaration of war’Voice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or d...

27/09/2023 15:00 The Guardian

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