San Jose officer fired for misusing Flock camera database in domestic abuse case
World news | The Guardianby Roque Planas·13 Sept 2026
A San Jose police officer was fired for using his department’s Flock license plate tracking system to share the location of a woman with the suspect accused of abusing her, Chief Paul Joseph told...
US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests
World news | The Guardianby Keely Aouga·13 Sept 2026
Schools and law enforcement authorities in the US are issuing warnings against a viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend in which disturbing or AI-generated versions of the Dr Seuss character are...
Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Glenza·13 Sept 2026
A coroner in Pennsylvania announced the death of a 40-year-old woman associated with the state’s ongoing measles outbreak. The death appears to mark the third in the US state’s ongoing outbreak.
Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland
World news | The Guardianby Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent·13 Sept 2026
Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a referendum. “Everybody says that.
First ministers at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from the UK
World news | The Guardianby Bethan McKernan and Patrick Greenfield·13 Sept 2026
The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are meeting to affirm their nations’ right to seek independence from the UK, as part of a summit that is likely to challenge Andy...
Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions than Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace
World news | The Guardianby John Crace·13 Sept 2026
You wait years for one party donation of £36m and then two come along at once. Reform can hardly believe its luck. All hail the crypto billionaires. Tacky pale turquoise suits all round.
Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
World news | The Guardianby Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza·13 Sept 2026
A pregnant Palestinian woman died on Saturday from injuries sustained after being shot in the head by Israeli forces south of Khan Younis, according to her family and medical workers, as strikes...
Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Glenza·13 Sept 2026
Barack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI management and safety in a closed-door Manhattan fundraiser last week.
Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth
World news | The Guardianby Nadia Khomami·13 Sept 2026
Police have released images of six men they would like to speak to after violent disorder in Portsmouth last week that left seven officers injured.
How could Reform UK spend its £72m of new billionaire donations?
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor·13 Sept 2026
Nigel Farage once said he could spend his £5m gift from Christopher Harborne on Ferraris if he wanted to, given its unconditional nature.
Trump reiterates $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if Republicans win midterms
World news | The Guardianby Guardian staff·13 Sept 2026
Donald Trump on Sunday doubled down on his controversial pledge to give US adults a $5,000 “dividend” if his Republican party keeps control of Congress after November’s midterm elections.
Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches
World news | The Guardianby Krishani Dhanji·13 Sept 2026
Crossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps will put pressure on the Albanese government to ban Australian goods from being used by the Israeli military – including for F-35 fighter...
As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
World news | The Guardianby Jonathan Barrett Business editor·13 Sept 2026
In the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline.
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s $20m mansion after One Nation fundraisers
World news | The Guardianby Sarah Martin Senior correspondent·13 Sept 2026
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed overnight at Gina Rinehart’s $20m Brisbane mansion after fundraising events held for One Nation, Guardian Australia can reveal.
Mohamed Al Fayed abuse compensation claims could reach £150m, says law firm
World news | The Guardianby David Batty·13 Sept 2026
Compensation claims by 275 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the former owner of Harrods Mohamed Al Fayed could reach between £100m and £150m, according to a law firm representing the women.
Director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting given senior council housing role
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent·13 Sept 2026
Grenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who oversaw cost-cutting at Grenfell Tower in a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role.
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
World news | The Guardianby Heather Stewart·13 Sept 2026
Central bankers in economies including the US, Japan and the UK will face a moment of truth this week, as surging inflation raises the prospect of higher interest rates.
Pressure builds in Spain to deny US extradition request for leftwing donor
World news | The Guardianby Timothy Pratt·13 Sept 2026
Attorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide who is currently imprisoned in Madrid and sought in extradition, have...
Only slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister says
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor·13 Sept 2026
The government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged, saying there was only a “slim chance” enough houses would be built before the next election.
Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government
World news | The Guardianby Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent·13 Sept 2026
Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for the first time.
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