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One Nation’s immigration policy is clear as mud – but that ambiguity could be a secret weapon for Pauline Hanson
The party’s key figures are either unable or unwilling to neatly articulate their migration targets, contradicting one another – and themselvesGet our…
Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast
It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM int…
Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.…
World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis
Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.…
Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India
Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.…
Dolly Parton's most iconic BBC moments and timeless hits
Look back at her greatest moments with hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Islands in the Stream…
Birmingham seeks injunction to stop anti-migrant group erecting flags on infrastructure
City residents had accused council of giving ‘free rein’ to campaign promoting England flags Birmingham city council is seeking an injunction to stop …
Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.…
RFK Jr lied in Senate confirmation hearings, newly revealed documents indicate
Letters obtained by Guardian and AP contradict testimony that 2019 visit to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’Newly obtained documents indicate t…
Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?
More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.…
Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief
Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.…
Everton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City
Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources …
Watch: How a glacial collapse caused devastation downstream
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.…
Top Gear to return after Flintoff crash, BBC confirms
The show was "rested" after co-host Andrew Flintoff was injured in a crash during filming in 2022.…
Inquests open into A66 crash police deaths
Inquests are opened and adjourned into the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.…
Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident
Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.…
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.…
Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says
Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.…
At least 1,500 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
At least 1,500 people are missing, many of them foreign tourists, after deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away entire villages…
CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US’s 100 lowest-paying corporations
Analysis by Institute for Policy Studies found that between 2019 and 2025, CEO compensation increased 41.4%The average CEO of the US’s 100 largest, lo…
Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods
Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.…
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping
A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.…
Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it ‘Lake America’
US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.…
Woman killed with niece in Middlesbrough house fire was ‘a beautiful soul’, says mother
Natalie McDonald, 34, and Valentina Foster, 7, died in fire a mile from earlier A66 crash, with police not ruling out linksA woman who died in a house…
In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
Ryan Mackenzie, running for re-election, is accused of ‘fabricating’ a career in the real estate industryThe Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie has…
Black Box: The Chatbots: a new series from The Guardian Investigates – trailer
People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this rev…
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Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise …
Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it …
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.…
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increas…