US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
World news | The Guardianby Gaya Gupta·23d ago
The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.
Family of pregnant woman who died sues Ken Paxton for wrongful death
World news | The Guardianby Marina Dunbar·23d ago
A wrongful death lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, doctors and state health officials of contributing to the death of a pregnant San Antonio woman whose...
New lawsuit accuses Trump administration of blocking NIH grants as form of censorship
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Glenza·23d ago
Researchers filed a class action lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Wednesday, arguing the Trump administration is blocking and cancelling scientific grants to censor topics...
Greens just four points behind Labour in urban areas, poll reveals
World news | The Guardianby Kiran Stacey Policy editor·24d ago
The Green party is just four points behind Labour in urban constituencies, putting them within touching distance of taking as many as 40 seats if the result was replicated at the next election...
Suspect in ‘Putney pusher’ case found dead at his west London home
World news | The Guardianby Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent·24d ago
A senior city banker suspected of pushing a woman into the path of a moving bus in the “Putney pusher” case has been found dead.
Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate increase – live
World news | The Guardianby Lucy Campbell·24d ago
The Fed has two mandates: price stability and supporting the job market. The jobs market has remained robust but spikes in energy prices have put the central bank under pressure to raise rates in...
English far-right extremist who discussed killing Jews, Muslims and migrants is jailed
World news | The Guardianby Robyn Vinter and agency·24d ago
A rightwing extremist who discussed poisoning Jews and Muslims and called for the killing of migrants and minority communities has been jailed.
More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view
World news | The Guardianby Chris Stein·24d ago
As the US war with Iran drags on, the ranks of Republicans signaling the conflict is a liability for their party continues to grow.
Body found in search for three-year-old Noah Woods
World news | The Guardianby Jamie Grierson·24d ago
Police searching for a three-year-old boy who went missing from a playground on the Suffolk-Essex border have found a body.
Labour holds No 10 drinks party for donors amid growing calls for donations cap
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Elgot and Pippa Crerar·24d ago
Labour has hosted major party donors at No 10 for a drinks reception, as the party comes under growing pressure from MPs and unions to consider a donations cap.
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer prize-winning author of nonfiction and nature essays, dies aged 81
World news | The Guardianby Marina Dunbar·24d ago
Annie Dillard, author of the Pulitzer prize-winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, died aged 81 at her home in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts on Tuesday.
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
World news | The Guardianby Angelique Chrisafis in Paris·24d ago
Rachida Dati, a former French culture minister, has gone on trial in Paris on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan carmaking group.
Labor seats get more than 90% of funding distributed under controversial multi-million dollar grants program
World news | The Guardianby Luca Ittimani, Sarah Basford Canales and Benita Kolovos·24d ago
Federal Labor seats have received over 90% of funds already awarded in the first five months of a controversial multi-million dollar grants program, adding to concerns over the scheme’s selection...
Health officials in turmoil over 11th-hour backflip on aged care algorithm override powers, emails reveal
World news | The Guardianby Melissa Davey Medical editor·24d ago
Senior department of health officials were in turmoil before the rollout of an algorithm to determine funding packages for older Australians, after discovering legislation had been drafted so...
Union claims victory as ministers agree to fully fund pay rise for teachers in England
World news | The Guardianby Sally Weale Education correspondent·24d ago
The UK’s biggest education union is claiming a major victory after the government bowed to pressure and agreed to fully fund a forthcoming pay increase for teachers in England in a sudden U-turn on...
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
World news | The Guardianby Jennifer Rankin in Strasbourg·24d ago
The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the European Commission has confirmed.
TV reporter and pilot who died in Los Angeles helicopter crash were covering a story
World news | The Guardianby Anna Betts·24d ago
More details are emerging after a local news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday evening, killing two people on board and one person on the ground.
Bondi attacks prompt creation of new institute for emergency care of children in NSW
World news | The Guardianby Ima Caldwell·24d ago
A new institute dedicated to improving emergency medical care for severely injured children will be established in New South Wales following recent high-profile trauma events in the state.
Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London
World news | The Guardianby Dalya Alberge·24d ago
The Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer...
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
World news | The Guardianby Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor·24d ago
Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups.
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