As Charles refutes Earl Spencer’s claim about Diana, how royal statements give a glimpse behind palace doors
World news | The Guardianby Caroline Davies·23d ago
As denials go, King Charles’s response to Earl Spencer’s allegations that Charles said after Diana’s death, “We’ll forget her soon enough”, was a masterclass in the diplomatic royal rebuke.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby DC monuments, US park service says
World news | The Guardianby Ariana Baio·23d ago
Donald Trump’s desired triumphal arch in downtown Washington DC will likely contribute “to adverse effects to historic properties”, according to the National Park Service’s planning document, but...
Meta ordered to remove deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
World news | The Guardianby Dan Milmo Global technology editor·23d ago
Meta’s “supreme court” has ordered the tech company to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook and do more to tackle AI-generated fake imagery.
Baby found under floor in 19th-century house was killed with twine, UK inquest concludes
World news | The Guardianby Mark Brown North of England correspondent·23d ago
A baby boy who was found with twine looped and knotted round his neck and wrapped in a 116-year-old newspaper was unlawfully killed, a coroner has concluded Crispin Oliver on Thursday said the...
‘Amazing community’: how people are making new friends and connections as adults
World news | The Guardianby Nicola Slawson and Jane Clinton·23d ago
Amid growing concern about loneliness and social isolation, new research from the Institute for Public Policy Research found the number of young people in England with no close friends has risen...
‘Songwriting instead of doomscrolling’: project inspires Port Talbot to tune into its heritage
World news | The Guardianby Bethan McKernan Wales correspondent·23d ago
Growing up in Wales, Liz Puleston-Jones was familiar with the country’s rich heritage of storytelling and traditional music, but none of it ever seemed to have much of a connection to her life in...
Nicholas Brandram’s family deny he was ‘Putney pusher’ and say Met police pressure led to his death
World news | The Guardianby Jamie Grierson·23d ago
The family of Nicholas Brandram have denied he was the so-called “Putney pusher” and said he “took his own life after months of immense pressure caused by a Metropolitan police investigation”.
ICE agent arrested in Minneapolis on charges of assault and false reporting of crime
World news | The Guardianby Reuters·23d ago
A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a...
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public office and buildings
World news | The Guardianby Luca Ittimani·23d ago
The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy...
Burnham has to sell Bank rate rises as ‘breathing space’ – good luck with that
World news | The Guardianby Heather Stewart·23d ago
Good luck to Andy Burnham convincing voters he is giving them “breathing space,” if the Bank of England ratchets up interest rates in the coming months.
‘We live with a big burden’: US sexual abuse survivor hopes priest’s death brings closure
World news | The Guardianby Ramon Antonio Vargas·23d ago
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a defrocked Boston Catholic priest who was portrayed admitting to molesting minors in the Oscar-winning Hollywood film Spotlight says he hopes the...
Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate
World news | The Guardianby Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent·23d ago
Barclays is facing a growing backlash over return-to-office plans, with thousands of staff calling for payouts to help cover travel costs and an exemption for those living more than 40 minutes from...
Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
World news | The Guardianby Reuters in Geneva·23d ago
A UN fact-finding mission on Iran has said there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, and that these...
Tories challenge chancellor to rule out tax rises in budget as Badenoch labelled ‘embarrassment’ for Bank of England gaffe – UK politics live
World news | The Guardianby Andrew Sparrow·23d ago
Tories challenge PM to rule out tax cuts in budget, as Badenoch’s attack on TUC BofE appointment backfires Good morning.
Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales
World news | The Guardianby Kalyeena Makortoff·23d ago
Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year.
Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live
World news | The Guardianby Jakub Krupa·23d ago
US president Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea...
Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction
World news | The Guardianby Australian Associated Press·23d ago
An Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards.
Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
World news | The Guardianby Rob Davies·23d ago
The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos.
Access-to-nature crisis ‘on par with that of Victorian Britain’s filthy air’
World news | The Guardianby Sandra Laville·23d ago
Nearly half of all parliamentary constituencies in England have low access to nature despite a government target to ensure everyone is within a 15-minute walk from a green or blue space, new...
Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?
World news | The Guardianby Libby Brooks·23d ago
Good morning. The lightning advance of Houthi militants along the west coast of Yemen over the past week has prompted fears of a spiralling conflict in the region and a new oil supply crisis.
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