King Charles becomes first British monarch to pray publicly with pope in 500 years – Europe live

23/10/2025 11:49 The Guardian

King and pontiff took part in joint worship in Sistine Chapel during Charles’s visit to Vatican with CamillaThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.Zelenskyy, who is visiting Brussels, said on X that the proposed mechanism for using frozen Russian assets was entirely legal and fair. He said Ukraine would use a significant part of the assets to buy weapons from its European allies. Continue reading...

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Three arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service

Men, aged 44, 45 and 48, detained by Metropolitan police under section 3 of National Security ActThree men, aged 44, 45 and 48, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting Russia’s intelligence service, the Metropolitan police said.The men were arrested by detectives from counter-terrorism polici...

23/10/2025 11:28 The Guardian

Foxtons warns of ‘subdued’ sales as budget uncertainty deters homebuyers

Shares in estate agent fall sharply amid concerns over possible property tax changesBusiness live – latest updatesThe estate agency Foxtons has warned of weak sales for the rest of the year as economic uncertainty and potential property tax changes in next month’s budget deter buyers, sending it...

23/10/2025 11:18 The Guardian

Once the AI bubble pops, we’ll all suffer. Could that be better than letting it grow unabated?

The world will be pushed into a recession, but perhaps we can build something more promising from the piecesThe world economy hinges on the success or failure of artificial intelligence. It’s becoming apparent that we are probably doomed either way.Employment growth is stuck and wage growth is slo...

23/10/2025 11:00 The Guardian

First Thing: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heatedDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump admi...

23/10/2025 10:43 The Guardian

EU has a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – how will it work?

What are the legal implications, and why does Belgium fear being left alone with the bill?Latest EU sanctions against Russia target liquified natural gasWith Donald Trump ruling out further US military aid, and as Russia’s deadly attacks grind on, European leaders are looking for a new way to fina...

23/10/2025 10:30 The Guardian

Latest EU sanctions against Russia target liquefied natural gas

Measures also add 117 shadow fleet vessels to list of those suspected of illegal oil shipments and banned from portsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has agreed its 19th set of sanctions against Russia, including its first-ever measures targeting Russian liquefied natural gas.The package, which a...

23/10/2025 10:29 The Guardian

Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders

Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressorsInvestment in renewable energy should be counted under defence expenditure, says a group of retired senior military personnel, because the climate crisis represents a threa...

23/10/2025 10:00 The Guardian

Marco Rubio warns Israel not to annex West Bank after Knesset vote in favour

US secretary of state says preliminary move to apply Israeli law in occupied land is ‘counterproductive’ and a threat to peaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Wednesday warned Israel against annexing the West Bank, calling lawmakers’ preliminary vot...

23/10/2025 09:31 The Guardian

Israel’s West Bank annexation moves threatening Gaza peace deal, says Marco Rubio – Middle East live

US secretary of state calls Knesset votes on imposing sovereignty ‘counterproductive’ as he begins two-day visit to IsraelOn Thursday, Israel’s supreme court held a hearing into whether to open the Gaza Strip to the international media and gave the state 30 days to present a new position in li...

23/10/2025 08:33 The Guardian

Oil price jumps after Trump imposes sanctions on two Russian producers

Assets in US belonging to Rosneft and Lukoil frozen, and American firms barred from doing business with themBusiness live – latest updatesThe oil price has jumped after Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s biggest producers, as the US president ramps up pressure on Vladimir Putin to...

23/10/2025 07:31 The Guardian

Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European alliesThe lights dimmed and the youthful crowd packed into Vicar Street, a concert venue in inner-city Dublin, eyes locked on the stage.The emcee made barbed jokes about Ireland’s...

23/10/2025 07:00 The Guardian

Thursday briefing: While the ceasefire holds, Gaza continues to starve

In today’s newsletter: With most border crossings remaining closed and aid deliveries falling catastrophically short, will the International Court of Justice’s ruling force change for those left behind?Good morning. In the end, the ruling was both simple and obvious: Israel is the occupying powe...

23/10/2025 05:39 The Guardian

Tens of thousands to attend rival rallies as Hungary’s election campaign kicks off

Budapest marches by ruling Fidesz party and opposition Tisza will take place in a highly polarised political climateTens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for rival rallies by Viktor Orbán’s ruling party and his main opponent as they kick off campaigning for elections next year in a...

23/10/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Labor’s environment law revamp in jeopardy as Coalition dubs it ‘handbrake’ on investment

Sussan Ley’s sharp criticism marks a shift for the opposition, which had appeared open to a deal on the billFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe Albanese government’s second attempt at r...

23/10/2025 03:40 The Guardian

US sanctions major Russian oil companies and calls for Moscow to accept immediate Ukraine ceasefire – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US sanctions, read our full report: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in UkraineMike Johnson said that he hasn’t spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking $230m from his own j...

22/10/2025 22:43 The Guardian

US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leaderThe US has sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukrain...

22/10/2025 22:22 The Guardian

Sopranos creator David Chase to write HBO limited series on CIA drug program

Return marks his first TV series since groundbreaking mob drama, and will examine covert mind-control programDavid Chase is returning to television. The Sopranos creator will write MKUltra, a limited series on the CIA’s secret cold war-era mind control program, for HBO.The project, first reported...

22/10/2025 21:38 The Guardian

Australia news live: NSW opposition reveals high-density housing plan for Sydney’s inner west; Hanson says Joyce won’t lead One Nation

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22/10/2025 20:44 The Guardian

US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports

US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economiesThe US has demanded that the European Union roll back its climate and human rights rules in order to allow greater imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the Trump administration approved...

22/10/2025 19:02 The Guardian

Trump’s call to freeze Ukraine conflict at current frontlines is ‘good compromise’, says Zelenskyy – as it happened

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22/10/2025 16:05 The Guardian

Zelenskyy calls Trump’s proposal to freeze war at current frontlines ‘good compromise’

US president’s remark seen as modest win for Ukrainian leader, who acknowledges Russia will not accept proposalVolodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for Donald Trump’s proposal for Ukraine and Russia to freeze the war at the current frontlines, calling it “a good compromise”, even as he ack...

22/10/2025 15:42 The Guardian

As the US flip-flops on the path to peace, Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ rallies round Ukraine

From unanimity on a reparations loan to the unpredictability of Trump, EU leaders will gather this week with agreement on ending the war still fraught with hurdles• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAnother week, another flip-flop from Donald Trump on Ukraine. Last mo...

22/10/2025 14:30 The Guardian

California to set aside $80m and deploy national guard to assist food banks amid shutdown

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US ‘Night Stalkers’ seen in Caribbean as fears of regime change rise in Venezuela

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Children among six killed in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone attack

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Barclays plays down £20bn exposure to private credit industry

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Storm Benjamin to batter UK with heavy rain and strong winds

Three yellow weather warnings issued as wet and blustery conditions expected on ThursdayStorm Benjamin could batter the UK with heavy downpours and winds of more than 70mph this week, forecasters have said.The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings over possible disruption, flooding, po...

22/10/2025 10:02 The Guardian

Grooming gangs inquiry will never be watered down, home secretary says, after survivors resign from panel – UK politics live

Keir Starmer likely to face PMQs grilling on claims the inquiry has descended into ‘chaos’Good morning. One of the reasons why Shabana Mahmood was appointed home secretary was because, as justice secretary, when the Tories came at her with a “two-tier justice” attack line that was being enth...

22/10/2025 08:16 The Guardian

Albanese has worked out a way to deal with Trump – even if there are areas where they don’t see eye to eye

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22/10/2025 06:02 The Guardian

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Approves Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Gas and Crypto 23/10 07:32 - How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine 23/10 07:31 - Oil price jumps after Trump imposes sanctions on two Russian producers 23/10 07:00 - Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president 23/10 06:19 - Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge 23/10 05:39 - Thursday briefing: While the ceasefire holds, Gaza continues to starve 23/10 05:30 - Live: Zelensky calls for EU decision on Russian frozen assets ‘as soon as possible’ 23/10 05:29 - Russian court releases French endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili 23/10 04:30 - News24 | Nigeria: ‘Christian genocide’ or a crisis of narratives? 23/10 04:27 - What do US sanctions on Russian oil mean, and who could be affected? 23/10 04:05 - Russia acquired Western technology to protect its nuclear submarine fleet 23/10 04:00 - Tens of thousands to attend rival rallies as Hungary’s election campaign kicks off 23/10 03:56 - Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG 23/10 03:56 - Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG 23/10 03:40 - Labor’s environment law revamp in jeopardy as Coalition dubs it ‘handbrake’ on investment 23/10 03:22 - Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge 23/10 03:22 - Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats as US, Colombia tensions surge 23/10 02:04 - Three Offers in One Month: Paramount’s Secret Pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery 23/10 01:37 - EU squabbling over frozen Russian assets – Politico 23/10 01:10 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337 23/10 01:10 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337 23/10 01:01 - 27 Cozy Products From Nordstrom Rack That Are Simply Mandatory For Homebodies 23/10 00:52 - Trump's sanctions are no slap on the wrist - they're a punch to the gut of Moscow's war economy 23/10 00:19 - Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year 22/10 23:43 - Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts 22/10 23:31 - US won’t fire Tomahawks for Ukraine – Trump 22/10 23:16 - Russia has turned a ‘defeat’ in Syria into a new partnership 22/10 23:13 - Trump slaps sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, says talks with Putin 'don't go anywhere' 22/10 22:47 - U.S. imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies after strikes on Ukraine kill 7 22/10 22:43 - US sanctions major Russian oil companies and calls for Moscow to accept immediate Ukraine ceasefire – as it happened 22/10 22:22 - US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine 22/10 22:21 - Trump imposes sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil firms in major policy shift 22/10 22:11 - Moscow’s Middle East makeover: From Syria to Tehran, the game has changed 22/10 21:48 - Trump beats the drums of war for direct action in Venezuela 22/10 21:38 - Sopranos creator David Chase to write HBO limited series on CIA drug program 22/10 21:32 - Putin wasn't 'honest' with Trump, treasury chief says as US imposes massive sanctions 22/10 21:20 - Meeting with Putin ‘canceled’ – Trump 22/10 21:11 - Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war 22/10 21:11 - Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war 22/10 21:02 - US announces new Russia sanctions 22/10 20:58 - Italy’s Meloni issues warning to EU on seizing Russian assets 22/10 20:44 - Australia news live: NSW opposition reveals high-density housing plan for Sydney’s inner west; Hanson says Joyce won’t lead One Nation 22/10 20:36 - Zelensky Says Russian Strike on School Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Ukraine Talks 22/10 20:26 - Europe must ensure long-term public support for Ukraine, expert says 22/10 19:40 - Zelenskyy checks out Gripen fighter jets Ukraine buying from Sweden 22/10 19:40 - Zelenskyy checks out Gripen fighter jets Ukraine buying from Sweden 22/10 19:22 - Polish civilians prepare for possible Russian attack 22/10 19:22 - EU announces 19th sanctions package targeting Russia – media 22/10 19:02 - US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports 22/10 18:55 - Russian drones and missiles kill 6 in Ukraine, including a mother and her young daughters 22/10 18:30 - What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them From Sweden? 22/10 18:29 - Storm Benjamin to bring gusty winds and flooding rain to UK on Thursday 22/10 18:21 - Russia holds nuclear drills, Ukraine seeks Swedish fighter jets 22/10 18:12 - ICJ tells Israel it must not use ‘starvation… as a method of warfare’ 22/10 18:12 - ICJ tells Israel it must not use ‘starvation… as a method of warfare’ 22/10 17:29 - EU sabotaging Ukraine peace talks to fuel arms boom – Russian envoy 22/10 16:05 - Trump’s call to freeze Ukraine conflict at current frontlines is ‘good compromise’, says Zelenskyy – as it happened 22/10 16:01 - Former Biden and Senate Counsel to Lead Progressive Legal Group 22/10 15:47 - Sweden and Ukraine eye export deal for up to 150 fighter jets 22/10 15:42 - Zelenskyy calls Trump’s proposal to freeze war at current frontlines ‘good compromise’ 22/10 15:27 - In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, a nursery school hit by a Russian drone 22/10 15:16 - Chess federation looking into Vladimir Kramnik's attacks on grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky 22/10 15:10 - EU’s green laws threaten bloc’s LNG flows – key suppliers 22/10 14:37 - Ukrainians describe deadly Russian drone attack on ten regions 22/10 14:30 - As the US flip-flops on the path to peace, Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ rallies round Ukraine