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Global climate change limit efforts are off-track from the 2030 goals set out by the Paris Agreement in 2016, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 Report. Kelly Levin, the chief of science, data and systems change at the Bezos Earth Fund, joins to break down the report.
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A California mother's lawsuit challenging school staff's social transition of her daughter without parental consent has been revived by a federal appeals court. The ruling allows the case to proceed, emphasizing parental rights in child welfare decisions. This decision could significantly impact school gender policies nationwide, sparking debate on...
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Conservative leader's spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefitsThe Conservative MP Katie Lam was "broadly in line” with party policy when she called for very large numbers of legally settled people to be deported from the UK, Kemi Badenoch's spokesperson has said.Setting out Tory...
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Claim comes after charity suspends a number of senior volunteers who spoke out publicly against proposalsSamaritans has been accused of bullying behaviour and shutting down dissent after suspending a number of senior volunteers who spoke out publicly against its controversial plans to close as many as half of its 200 UK branches.The mental health...
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Competition watchdog takes similar stance as EU, saying both tech firms require stricter regulatory oversightGoogle and Apple face enforced changes to how they operate their mobile phone platforms, after the UK's competition watchdog ruled the companies require tougher regulatory oversight.The Competition and Markets Authority has conferred...
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Jeff Merkley of Oregon gives address to make case that president is 'violating the law' through authoritarianismUS politics live – latest updatesOregon's Democratic senator Jeff Merkley is giving a marathon speech on the Senate floor that has entered its 16th hour to make the case that Donald Trump is acting as an authoritarian, including by...
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Hochul, Schumer and the three mayoral candidates express outrage over federal operation in ChinatownLocal and state officials in New York are expressing outrage after dozens of federal agents carried out a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) raid in Manhattan's Chinatown on Tuesday.Eyewitnesses accounts and video footage captured the...
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Graham Platner says he was never questioned about the skull-and-crossbones chest tattoo in the 20 years he had itGraham Platner, a Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, said on Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol.Platner said he got the skull-and-crossbones...
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Mike Johnson said that he hasn't spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking millions in damages over past federal investigationsTrump says he would have final say on damage payment for past investigationsMike Johnson said that he hasn't spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking $230m...
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Transport secretary says updated airports national policy statement (ANPS) will be published by next summerUK politics live – latest updatesHeathrow's third runway plans will be fast-tracked so Britain can "experience the benefits sooner”, ministers said as they launched a key part of the government process required for the airport's...
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Home secretary says previous government 'left borders in crisis' as her Tory counterpart says current administration 'sits on its hands'Yesterday Steve Back, the photographer who covers Downing Street and who specialises in close up pictures of documents being carried into No 10, took a picture of a file with the wording of two of the questions...
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US president's remark seen as modest win for Ukrainian leader, who acknowledges Russia will not accept proposalEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr 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 acknowledged Moscow had made...
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Ukrainian president's comments come amid suspension of planned US-Russian summit and fresh attacks on Kyiv and KharkivChildren among six killed in Russian attack on KyivRussia said on Wednesday that preparation for a presidential summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was still continuing, despite the latter announcing it had been shelved...
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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 month the US president declared that Ukraine could...
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Brisbane overtakes Canberra as second-most expensive house market, after Sydney, with median prices rising by nearly $40,000Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian house prices are rising at their fastest rate in nearly four years, as buyers rush to auctions and owners put off selling amid expectations for a further...
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Visitors flock to visit Paris museum as it reopens, but some are more interested in evidence of Sunday's dramatic robbery than the art works insideIt is already, in a small way, Paris's newest tourist attraction. "And on our right,” boomed the guide on the bateau mouche tour boat heading up the Seine, "the Louvre – and the window thieves...
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The move, welcomed by UN, will allow thousands of people living in camps to support themselves and their familiesThailand is setting a regional precedent this month by giving refugees permission to work in the country in an effort to tackle aid cuts and its own labour shortages.More than 87,000 refugees living in nine refugee camps along Thailand's...
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Elite helicopter unit's part in military deployment comes as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Nicolás MaduroThey call themselves the Night Stalkers and their unofficial motto hints at the group's lethal nocturnal line of work: "Death Waits in the Dark.” "You can flee, but they will find you,” warns a rare book about the US army's secretive...
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Message sent to fundraising site led investigators to man accused of stabbing Evin Paulos about 30 timesA tip sent to an online fundraising campaign recently allowed investigators to jail the prime suspect in a deadly 2017 stabbing in Arizona – a case which otherwise appeared as if it might not yield any arrests, according to authorities.The...
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Dubai's taxi fleet utilizes a vibrant roof colour system to distinguish between various operators, ensuring order and clarity for passengers. Each colour represents a specific company, offering diverse services and fleet sizes, all operating under RTA regulations for consistent fares and safety standards.
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An Indian-origin New York man, Mehul Goswami, faces grand larceny charges for allegedly working two full-time jobs, including a remote state IT position. He is accused of defrauding New York State of over $50,000. An anonymous tip sparked the investigation into this alleged breach of public trust. Goswami was released without bail.
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Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan are bringing their "Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" farewell tour to Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on March 22, 2026. This marks their sole Middle Eastern performance. Tickets go on sale October 24, 2025, with fan registration offering early access. Expect a career-spanning set of their iconic hits.
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Dubai's RTA has implemented a new taxi fare structure, increasing minimum charges and booking fees for smart app and city taxi bookings. The revised rates vary based on peak, off-peak, and night-time periods across weekdays and weekends, aiming for streamlined pricing and enhanced service quality.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel's security independence from the United States. This comes as US Vice President JD Vance visits to discuss Gaza's fragile ceasefire. Vance highlighted the challenge of disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza. Discussions also involve a potential international security force for Gaza. US...
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LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump saysThe first half of 2025 was the costliest on record for major disasters in the US, driven by huge wildfires in Los Angeles and storms that battered much of the rest of the country, according to a climate non-profit that has resurrected work...
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US vice president is in Israel for meeting with Israeli PM amid fragile Gaza ceasefireIsrael has completed the identification of the bodies of two more hostages, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Authorities identified the deceased hostages as Arie Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar. Their...
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Israeli PM dismisses claim despite Washington providing estimated 68% of country's foreign-sourced weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesOn the second day of a US diplomatic push aimed at shoring up the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, dismissed as "hogwash” suggestions that his country was a client state...
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Exclusive: Asylum seeker says he made second crossing because he did not feel safe in FranceA man sent back to France under the "one in, one out” scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat, the Guardian has learned.The man, who wants to claim asylum in the UK, and has spoken to the Guardian since coming back, is being held in a UK immigration...
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The Liberal leader is trying to land a position that pleases everyone – but in doing so may end up with policy that is neither credible nor popularGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition climate and energy policies are always the product of compromise, whereby the aspirations of the remaining climate-conscious MPs are...
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Paul Keating says proposal to build a luxury apartment building, which Morris Iemma's lobbying firm is acting for, will result in a loss of affordable housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA development backed by media scion James Packer in Sydney's Kings Cross is pitting the former prime minister Paul Keating against...
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Expected reduction in contributions by wealthy countries likely to cost millions of lives and billions in lost growthSlashed contributions from wealthy countries to an anti-malaria fund could allow a resurgence of the disease, costing millions of lives and billions of pounds by the end of the decade, according to a new analysis.The fight against...
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Indian-American politicians faced backlash on social media for their Diwali greetings, with some users demanding they 'go back home' and questioning their loyalty. Far-right pastor Joel Webbon did not stop at mocking FBI director Kash Patel but also asked him to go back to India and worship 'demons', reacting to Patel's simple Diwali greetings.
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New York City has honored the Sikh community by renaming a street Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Way. The street is located in Richmond Hill, a vibrant Sikh hub. This tribute recognizes the 9th Sikh Guru's legacy of sacrifice and justice. The renaming highlights the Sikh community's significance in New York City's cultural landscape. Sikhs globally...
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's flight to Washington, DC, was diverted for an emergency landing in St Louis due to a crew member's head injury from falling luggage. The incident occurred after the prime minister's high-profile visit, where he and President Trump finalized a significant critical minerals deal.
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Auction in US includes late musician's vocoders, flute, sunglasses and bike he rode in Tour de France videoHe was a pioneer of electronic music whose band Kraftwerk redefined the sound of pop and influenced artists from David Bowie and New Order to Coldplay and Run-DMC.Now the electronic equipment and musical instruments Florian Schneider used to...
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Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say 'unconscionable' actions in Gaza amount to genocideProminent Jewish figures around the world are calling on the United Nations and world leaders to impose sanctions on Israel over what they describe as "unconscionable” actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.Over 450...
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Seven out of 13 items at Aldi were priced higher on DoorDash than in store, while MilkRun charged more for 11 out of 13 items from WoolworthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConvenience can come at a steep price, Choice has found, with Australian consumers paying up to 39% more for groceries ordered through rapid delivery...
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Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel as the fragile ceasefire agreement over the war in Gaza holds. On Tuesday, the vice president expressed optimism about the truce, saying, "things are going frankly better than I expected."
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Wars disproportionately impact women and children, who face increased risks of violence, displacement, and restricted access to resources. Recent UN reports highlight a surge in civilian casualties and sexual violence, with women and girls bearing the heaviest burden in ongoing conflicts like those in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen.
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An opposition politician in Sri Lanka was shot dead at his office. Lasantha Wickramasekara, head of the Weligama council, is the first politician killed in recent months. Sri Lanka has seen a surge in shootings, largely due to drug gang rivalries. Police are investigating the incident and have pledged to crack down on gangs.
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French interior minister says former president will have two officers in nearby cells at all times after beginning five-year sentence for illegal campaign fundingThe former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will have two police officers stationed in nearby cells while he is in prison to ensure he comes to no harm, France's interior minister has...
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Pets gone rogue, vomiting and martial arts were recurrent themes in this year's annual roundup of fantasy, horror and cult moviesSitges loves its dogs. The pups were out in force this year, sprawling on cafe terraces or getting their poop scooped by conscientious owners, but all of them (happily) were less threatening than the killer mutts on...
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Roberto Mosquera del Peral was sent to African country as part of Trump administration's immigration crackdownA Cuban man deported by the Trump administration to the southern African country of Eswatini has started a hunger strike against his detention there, his lawyer said on Wednesday.Roberto Mosquera del Peral was among five third-country...
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