ICE agent arrested in Minneapolis on charges of assault and false reporting of crime
World news | The Guardianby Reuters·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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·28d 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.
Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS
World news | The Guardianby Denis Campbell and Anna Bawden·28d ago
Thousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer will get access to a life-extending drug on the NHS after negotiations over its cost proved successful.
Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’
World news | The Guardianby Amanda Meade·28d ago
An alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court that an unwanted kiss from the former shock jock more than a decade ago is seared in his memory and he wished it never happened.
‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes
World news | The Guardianby David Smith in Gastonia, North Carolina and Lauren Gambino·28d ago
Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, imploring North Carolina voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” and “crush the communists” in the November elections at a rally in support...
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
World news | The Guardianby Kate Lamb·28d ago
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use.
Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs
World news | The Guardianby Guardian staff and agencies·28d ago
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 “laughable”.
Labor backs down on veterans’ health services cap after furious backlash from Jacqui Lambie and ex-ADF members
World news | The Guardianby Krishani Dhanji·28d ago
Labor has backdown on plans to impose a $5,000 cap on health services for defence veterans, caving to growing political pressure after weeks of criticism.
Texas kills man by lethal injection in state’s fifth execution this year
World news | The Guardianby Associated Press·28d ago
A man convicted over the shooting deaths of three people was executed on Wednesday in Texas, while another execution scheduled for the same time in Georgia was halted by a judge.
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