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9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the USAs clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartlan…
BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.…
Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction
Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000The dress that Diana, Princess of …
Australia news live: Anthony Albanese marks 25 years since September 11; aged care provider pays back thousands to residents
Follow the day’s news liveGood morningWelcome to Guardian Australia’s live news coverage for Friday. Continue reading...…
Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.…
Fernandes finishes off brilliant move to double Man Utd lead
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rounds off a brilliant team move to double his side's lead over Sabah at Old Trafford.…
Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created…
Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils
Bronwen James, 30, admitted offences against two girls at schools in Wiltshire and Hampshire, and found guilty of charges involving boyA former PE tea…
Florida man scheduled for execution in connection to Hog Trail Murders
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr’s sentence will make him the state’s 15th person executed this yearA Florida man was scheduled for execution on Thursday after …
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
While England makes its first foray into unfamiliar territory, it’s proved a boon for Italy’s cash-strapped municipalities A nightly tourist tax may b…
People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?
We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cutIt’s been a record summer of heat in the …
Ralph Lauren proves the American dream still sells at New York fashion week
Designer mixes burnt-out velvet and shredded denim with a mythology that keeps getting more profitableThe opening show of fashion’s month of catwalks …
Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday rea…
Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
CEO Michael O’Leary tells reporters the businessman was sucked ‘towards’ but not out of the openingBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair has said it w…
RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues
Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in dangerPolice working to protect RNLI in Dorset …
Iceland to become first UK high street retailer to open shop in Falkland Islands
Boss Richard Walker is ‘proud to be backing Britain’ with a store in the capital, StanleyBusiness live – latest updatesThe supermarket chain Iceland h…
Tens of millions of people fail to get humanitarian aid as global system crumbles
Funding cuts in 2025 left women, children, older and displaced people hard hit, with 64m fewer people receiving aidThe humanitarian aid system is crum…
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
Retailer says higher costs also hit first-half figures as group pursues its turnaround plan, though Waitrose grew sales Losses at the owner of John Le…
Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display
In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thro…
Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guardFive pe…
Large sinkhole in Malibu prompts evacuation of more than 30 properties
Actor Nicolas Cage is reportedly owner of home where sinkhole formed, roughly 25-30ft deep and 30-by-60ft wideThe city of Malibu, California, has orde…
Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention?
US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?…
Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption
Journalists missing after Indonesian volcanic eruption…
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
He has been charged with sexual offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure.…
‘Their boat was sinking’: RNLI vows to keep rescuing asylum seekers despite attacks
Charity stresses small boat rescues are tiny part of its work and speaks out after volunteers abused by far-right agitatorsThe lifeboat charity RNLI h…
Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds
A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggestsEuropeans overwhelmingly want a s…
Liberal operative denies he invented pink paper record of agreement with fugitive developer, Icac hears
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry note contained agreement with Jean Nassif as counsel assisting says ‘threads of your story pull apart very quickly’A Li…
Lindsay Clancy juror had reasonable doubt but would not agree to acquit, foreperson says
Roni Carlson, in wake of mistrial, says holdout juror could not be persuaded while colleague calls him ‘very arrogant’A lone juror in the trial of Lin…
Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire
A total of six people apprehended as clean-up of rubbish stacked 10 metres high cost about £6mTwo men have been arrested after fly-tippers dumped a “m…
Former lab analyst sentenced to 10 years in prison for manipulating DNA data
Authorities accused Missy Woods of altering years worth of data in cases involving homicide, sexual assault and robberyA judge sentenced a former fore…