Trump says ‘looking at’ exemption for Hungary from Russian oil and gas sanctions – live

07/11/2025 19:11 The Guardian

US president calls Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán a ‘great leader’ as they meet at the White HouseAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading...

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Party dressing’s most unexpected upgrade: the cocktail T-shirt

Cashmere and wool tees will keep you warm, cool and stylish during the festive seasonWhen it comes to dressing for a party, a T-shirt is usually something you change out of rather than put on.But this party season, the casual tee is experiencing a metamorphosis. Enter: the cocktail T-shirt. Continue...

07/11/2025 19:14 The Guardian

At least 54 people injured in explosions at Indonesian school mosque

Authorities say suspect is 17-year-old male student and warn against terrorist attack speculation after Jakarta blasts At least 54 people have been injured in explosions that shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. Authorities later said the suspect...

07/11/2025 18:31 The Guardian

Joey Barton found guilty of sending offensive posts on social media

Former footballer guilty over posts directed at football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy VineThe former footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of six counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety.A jury at Liverp...

07/11/2025 17:50 The Guardian

Lee Tamahori, director of Once Were Warriors and James Bond movie Die Another Day, dies aged 75

New Zealand film-maker became a Hollywood fixture in the 90s and 00s, including making Pierce Brosnan’s last 007 movie, before returning to his home country Lee Tamahori, the New Zealand director of Once Were Warriors and Die Another Day, has died aged 75.In a statement to Radio New Zealand, Tamah...

07/11/2025 17:44 The Guardian

EU plans hub to tackle disinformation threat from Russia and others

Move follows ‘escalating hybrid attacks’ by Russia and other foreign powers spreading fake articles across social mediaThe EU executive plans to create a Centre for Democratic Resilience to counter disinformation from Russia and other authoritarian regimes, according to a leaked paper.The Europe...

07/11/2025 17:23 The Guardian

Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor

Self-styled ‘ultra-Maga’ Republican representative has ramped up attacks on Democratic incumbent Kathy HochulUS politics live – latest updatesElise Stefanik, a Republican New York representative and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has officially launched her long-anticipated campaign for go...

07/11/2025 16:12 The Guardian

Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard

Accusations of violent interceptions and human rights violations levelled at EU-funded Libyan services by NGOsEurope live – latest updatesMore than a dozen NGO rescue vessels operating in the Mediterranean have suspended communication with the Libyan coastguard, citing escalating incidents of asyl...

07/11/2025 15:58 The Guardian

Senate to hold 15th vote on ending record US government shutdown

Shutdown enters 38th day as US grapples with unprecedented disruptions to government programsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US government shutdown appeared set to stretch into its seventh week, with the Senate expected on Friday to take another vote on a Republican proposal to restart fundin...

07/11/2025 15:37 The Guardian

Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country expe...

07/11/2025 15:28 The Guardian

Belgian drone sightings could be linked to talks on using frozen Russian assets, says German minister – as it happened

This blog is now closedThe 35-year-old French man suspected of ramming his car into pedestrians and cyclists on Île d’Oléron earlier this week have been charged with attempted murder, French media reported.The local prosecutor’s office has also asked for him to be detained ahead of the trial....

07/11/2025 15:20 The Guardian

Man jailed for seven years after sharing Grant Shapps’s details with ‘Russian spies’

Howard Phillips was looking for money when he offered his services to officers who were posing as agents, judge saysA man found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service after handing over personal details of the then defence secretary, Grant Shapps, to two undercover officers he believed t...

07/11/2025 14:39 The Guardian

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Iberian peninsula

Severe conditions caused by deep area of low pressure to north-west of Spain in the Atlantic OceanSevere thunderstorms developed across the Iberian peninsula on Wednesday, with Aemet, the Spanish meteorological service, issuing an orange weather warning across much of the country.These thunderstorms...

07/11/2025 12:11 The Guardian

Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives

Hungarian PM also seeking exemption on US sanctions on Russian oil as he faces domestic challenge before electionsViktor Orbán will visit the White House on Friday as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers...

07/11/2025 09:03 The Guardian

‘Huge step in the right direction’: arts leaders hail move to boost creative subjects in England’s schools

Cultural figures hope proposed shake-up of curriculum can reverse years of ‘madness’ in which arts were devaluedFor years, Britain’s leading cultural figures have warned that substandard arts provision in schools is devaluing the sector and creating an increasingly elite industry. But the gove...

07/11/2025 08:00 The Guardian

UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide

Exclusive: British government adopted ‘least ambitious’ option months before RSF’s massacres in El FasherBritain rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite intelligence warnings that the city of El Fasher would fall amid a wave of ethnic cleansing and possible genocide, according to...

07/11/2025 06:00 The Guardian

Senate blocks Democrats’ bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes

Resolution fails 49-51 with only two Republican senators voting in favor as president increases military buildupThe US Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic war powers resolution that would have forced Donald Trump to seek congressional approval to launch strikes in Venezuela, allowing the preside...

07/11/2025 00:10 The Guardian

Peloton recalls more than 800,000 US exercise bikes over faulty seat post

Shares fall as users urged to stop using bikes immediately and warned assembly poses risk of falls and injuriesThe US Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday that Peloton Interactive was recalling about 833,000 units of its Original Bike+ Model PL02 after reports that the seat post assem...

06/11/2025 19:53 The Guardian

Israel carries out wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon

Three towns attacked despite truce with Hezbollah in what Israeli military says was effort to prevent group rearmingThe Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon in what it described as an attempt to prevent Hezbollah rearming.Israeli warplanes struck the towns of Kfa...

06/11/2025 19:19 The Guardian

Sudanese militia group accused of war crimes agrees to a ceasefire

International mediators broker three-month halt to civil war as further evidence emerges of mass civilian killingsA Sudanese paramilitary group accused of killing thousands of unarmed civilians in an ethnically motivated massacre has agreed to a truce.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is facing...

06/11/2025 18:38 The Guardian

Bank of England opens door to December rate cut as it signals inflation has peaked

Policymakers keep borrowing costs at 4% before crucial budget while also warning of persistent weak growthAnalysis: Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 4% is not all doom and gloomThe Bank of England has opened the door to a December interest rate cut after signalling that inflati...

06/11/2025 16:49 The Guardian

South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine

Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return homeSouth Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine.The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphos...

06/11/2025 15:06 The Guardian

Belgium to strengthen air security centre and consider anti-drone measures in response to airspace disruptions – Europe live

Security services believe state actor, ‘probably Russia’, to be behind drone flights at military bases and airportsEU’s digital spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the European Commission “takes note of the decision taken in France” regarding the Chinese online retailer Shein (10:42), noting...

06/11/2025 14:50 The Guardian

Senate to vote on legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela – US politics live

Bipartisan proposal follows reports Trump administration is considering land strikes within the countryIt’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his atten...

06/11/2025 13:41 The Guardian

Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 4% is not all doom and gloom

Close-run vote raises hopes of rates cut in December, with inflation said to have peaked at 3.8%Bank of England holds interest rates as it warns joblessness on riseBusiness live – latest updatesThere were reasons to be cheerful contained within the Bank of England’s latest verdict on the outlook...

06/11/2025 13:22 The Guardian

Flooded UK coalmines could provide low-carbon cheap heat ‘for generations’

Report says proven technology could benefit thousands in poor quality housing and help UK meet carbon reduction targetsFlooded disused coalmines could be a significant source of energy and provide cheap heat to thousands of homes, a new report argues.Mine water geothermal heat (MWGH) systems use the...

06/11/2025 12:00 The Guardian

Ukraine faces ‘forever war’ unless Europe steps up pressure on Russia, says ex-Nato chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls for air shield on Nato territory and deployment of European protection force for UkraineUkraine is facing a “forever war” and a slow erosion of territory unless Europe dramatically increases pressure on Russia, including by deploying troops and establishing a missile...

06/11/2025 11:00 The Guardian

Illegal tobacco burns $3.3bn hole in Australia’s tax revenue, crime agency says

ACIC report says total impact of illicit trade on economy amounted to $4bn in a year amid debate over cigarette exciseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe illegal tobacco market has left a $3.3bn hole in the federal government’s finances, with Australia’s national crimi...

06/11/2025 08:30 The Guardian

Belgium to hold security meeting after drone sightings at airports and military bases

Source says Russia ‘very probably’ responsible amid surge in incursions into European airspace since mid-SeptemberBelgium’s national security council will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday after drone sightings at airports caused chaos for travellers and raised security concerns.Arrivals a...

06/11/2025 05:00 The Guardian

British military announces first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles – eight years late

First 50 vehicles, costing nearly £10m each, finally ready to deploy to Nato’s eastern flank, where drones now dominateBritain’s military has announced the first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles, eight years behind schedule and amid questions about their relevance as cheap drones dominate the...

06/11/2025 00:01 The Guardian

Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

Australian consumer watchdog’s safety warning says counterfeit dolls – called Lafufus – can have wrong number of teeth and ears that are too wideFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDoes your Labubu have exactly nine t...

05/11/2025 23:47 The Guardian

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Ex-footballer Joey Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts 07/11 17:33 - U.S. Wants Security Council to Adopt Trump Plan for Gaza 07/11 17:23 - EU plans hub to tackle disinformation threat from Russia and others 07/11 17:03 - UK and Baltic countries simulate war with Russia – Politico 07/11 16:58 - How are US sanctions on Russian oil impacting Hungary? 07/11 16:48 - US preparing grand jury subpoenas in Russiagate case – media 07/11 16:27 - Diane Kruger redefines power and desire in HBO's French drama 'Merteuil' 07/11 16:18 - Russia's aerial assault on Ukraine shows no sign of slowing down 07/11 16:12 - Russian fertilizer giant donates 30,000 tons of potash to South Asian nation 07/11 16:12 - Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor 07/11 16:00 - Silenced: The War on Journalism 07/11 16:00 - Silenced: The War on Journalism 07/11 15:58 - Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard 07/11 15:51 - Hungarian leader Viktor Orban meets US President Donald Trump 07/11 15:51 - Hungarian leader Viktor Orban meets US President Donald Trump 07/11 15:45 - Viktor Orban is meeting Donald Trump as "Orban fatigue" grows at home 07/11 15:37 - Senate to hold 15th vote on ending record US government shutdown 07/11 15:28 - Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown 07/11 15:20 - Belgian drone sightings could be linked to talks on using frozen Russian assets, says German minister – as it happened 07/11 14:44 - Moscow comments on EU multi-entry visa ban targeting Russians 07/11 14:39 - Man jailed for seven years after sharing Grant Shapps’s details with ‘Russian spies’ 07/11 14:27 - Türkiye rejects US pressure to give up Russian S-400s – Bloomberg 07/11 14:13 - Hungarian leader visits White House to seek waiver on Russian oil sanctions 07/11 14:04 - Diplomacy not weapons: NATO member’s incoming govt on Ukraine policy 07/11 13:52 - British man jailed after trying to spy for Russia 07/11 13:18 - Sami Hamdi’s wife warns his detention is threat to all Americans 07/11 13:18 - Sami Hamdi’s wife warns his detention is threat to all Americans 07/11 13:10 - Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce, reports say 07/11 13:10 - Russian Sanctions Risk Straining Trump’s Chummy Relationship With Hungarian Leader 07/11 12:47 - EU set to further tighten controls for Russians amid ongoing Ukraine aggression 07/11 12:34 - Serbia’s Vucic angers Russia with comments about selling ammo to EU 07/11 12:34 - Serbia’s Vucic angers Russia with comments about selling ammo to EU 07/11 12:17 - Era of MAGA: Americans 'questioning' if concentration of power in one man 'is really warranted' 07/11 12:11 - Weather tracker: Thunderstorms and heavy rain hit Iberian peninsula 07/11 12:01 - Artists in exile learn French through art in Paris 07/11 11:55 - News24 | US Senate votes down law that would ensure approval for Venezuela war 07/11 11:51 - Japanese Automakers Warn of Billions in Tariff Losses 07/11 11:32 - The climate warriors: Women taking the lead 07/11 11:23 - Putin-Trump talks in Budapest could happen any day – Orban 07/11 11:13 - Discovering Greek gastronomy on a cultural stroll through Athens 07/11 11:11 - Sudan's bloody war shows no sign of ending despite US, Arab push for truce 07/11 10:09 - Why Germany Is Still Divided When It Comes to Russia 07/11 10:06 - As Russia closes in on Pokrovsk, it could be preparing for new North Korean recruits 07/11 10:00 - Russian Jailed for Placing Tiny Antiwar Signs in a Market Says She Would Do it Again 07/11 10:00 - Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil 07/11 09:59 - Sudan's paramilitary group agrees on truce amid accusations of war crimes 07/11 09:55 - Macron and Lula warn of the dangers of climate disinformation ahead of COP30 07/11 09:25 - ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda’s rebel leader Joseph Kony 07/11 09:25 - ICC confirms war crimes charges against Uganda’s rebel leader Joseph Kony 07/11 09:07 - Sudan ceasefire: Political solution without accountability 'will be unstable' and doomed to fail 07/11 09:03 - Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives 07/11 08:11 - Gaza’s UNRWA schools are classrooms by day, displacement shelters at night 07/11 08:11 - Gaza’s UNRWA schools are classrooms by day, displacement shelters at night 07/11 08:00 - ‘Huge step in the right direction’: arts leaders hail move to boost creative subjects in England’s schools 07/11 07:19 - Ukrainian flag taken down from Czech parliament (VIDEO) 07/11 06:31 - News24 | ‘It’s going to be very soon’: Trump expects quick deployment of Gaza international force 07/11 06:00 - UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide 07/11 05:00 - Dick Cheney’s Iraq War legacy lives on 07/11 04:56 - Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine 07/11 04:56 - Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine 07/11 02:45 - Trump sees ‘progress’ in resolving Ukraine conflict 07/11 01:38 - Hungary's PM has a dilemma - stick with Russian oil or win Trump's favour 07/11 01:25 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,352 07/11 01:25 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,352 07/11 00:10 - Senate blocks Democrats’ bid to check Trump power over Venezuela strikes 06/11 23:55 - Senate Republicans block bid to limit Trump’s war powers on Venezuela 06/11 23:38 - COP30 Begins With U.S. Allies and Rivals Alike Calling for Action 06/11 22:38 - In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses 06/11 22:38 - In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses 06/11 21:28 - Sudan's RSF agree to truce proposal as new satellite images suggest 'mass graves' in El-Fasher 06/11 21:24 - Polish president bemoans Ukraine’s ‘lack of gratitude’ 06/11 21:07 - IAEA's Director General Grossi speaks on FRANCE 24 06/11 20:58 - NATO chief claims bloc outproducing Russia in ammo 06/11 20:56 - Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war 06/11 20:56 - Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war 06/11 20:03 - ‘We must return to diplomacy’: IAEA's Grossi on Iran, Ukraine and his UN ambitions 06/11 19:53 - Peloton recalls more than 800,000 US exercise bikes over faulty seat post 06/11 19:19 - Israel carries out wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon 06/11 19:01 - If You Don’t Want To Step Up Your Wardrobe, You Shouldn’t Buy These 27 Things 06/11 18:43 - RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war 06/11 18:43 - RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war 06/11 18:38 - Sudanese militia group accused of war crimes agrees to a ceasefire 06/11 17:53 - Russia Close to Its Biggest Capture of a Ukrainian City Since 2023 06/11 17:18 - Missiles return to Europe – what direction are they pointing in? 06/11 16:49 - Bank of England opens door to December rate cut as it signals inflation has peaked 06/11 16:42 - YouTube erases hundreds of videos of alleged Israeli war crimes – media 06/11 16:06 - EU conductor under fire for accepting Russian honor – Politico 06/11 16:04 - Pokrovsk could be most significant Russian capture in about two years