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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPhilip Oltermann in Venice2 Sept 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism

Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers Maggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Doherty2 Sept 2026

‘Timidity is a virus’: Paul Keating fights the fading of the light as he seeks to enshrine his legacy

As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never fade Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queen Elizabeth II met…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDara Kerr2 Sept 2026

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI

The company says it prioritizes safety, but suits allege its ChatGPT bot induced shooter to carry out attack in Canada OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The suits, filed on…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent2 Sept 2026

Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons

Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce Thomas The Swedish government has doubled down on its position on removing and deporting British citizens on the grounds they…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor2 Sept 2026

Andy Burnham blames Tory legacy for leaving UK economy vulnerable

In first PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch, prime minister rejects comparison to Liz Truss’s government UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham blamed the Conservatives’ legacy for leaving the UK vulnerable to market turmoil, in his…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalWilliam Christou in Beirut2 Sept 2026

Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills five people at wedding

Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has accused the US of a “war crime” after a missile blast killed at least five people…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalXan Brooks2 Sept 2026

‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary

Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds exploring wildfires, wolves and the birth of stars David Bowie shares the bill with starmen, firefighters and Walt Disney wolves at the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAchol Arok2 Sept 2026

Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say

A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Monday’s killing in Campbelltown Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are investigating the death of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Pjotr Sauer2 Sept 2026

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian attack drones in Russia Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMatthew Pearce2 Sept 2026

Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest

Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site Barclays Bank is facing a formal complaint over its financial links to a coal-fired power station near the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPress Association2 Sept 2026

Four charged with murder after newborn baby stabbed to death in Sheffield

The two men and two women are also accused of causing or allowing death of a child and perverting course of justice Four people have been charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield. Two men and two…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRob Davies2 Sept 2026

Range Rover launches its first electric vehicle, with starting price of £154,070

Fully electric SUV unveiled after year-long delay and will be built at Jaguar Land Rover’s plant in Solihull Range Rover has launched its first electric vehicle – a year later than planned – offering a greener option for fans of gargantuan…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalStephen Burgen in Barcelona2 Sept 2026

No eggs, no potatoes but ‘a lot of imagination’: how Spain cooked in war’s hunger years

Book recreates recipes from period following end of Spanish civil war when people faced food shortages Few dishes are simpler to prepare than Spain’s signature dish of tortilla de patatas , which – aside from disputes about onions –…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJulia Kollewe2 Sept 2026

Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high

Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil’ Business live – latest updates Ryanair has warned that air fares in Europe will jump next year if the oil price remains…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart Economics editor2 Sept 2026

Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears

UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budget Business live – latest updates The global government bond sell-off resumed on Wednesday, driving up the UK’s borrowing costs and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Sparrow2 Sept 2026

Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics live

PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without tax rises Analysis: new battle lines drawn as the leaders face off Sir Howard Davies , a former chair of NatWest and a former…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Quinn Political correspondent2 Sept 2026

Sadiq Khan fined by fast-track court over untaxed car City Hall says is not his

London mayor convicted under controversial system where magistrates can decide outcomes in seconds UK politics live – latest updates The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been convicted and fined for not taxing a 24-year-old car, through a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJulia Kollewe2 Sept 2026

BP appoints new chair after contentious ousting of Albert Manifold in May

Ian Tyler, who was already in role on interim basis, selected and pledges to ‘lead the board’s evolution’ BP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search following the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold , seeking to draw a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa2 Sept 2026

EU holds talks on response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow for incident – Europe live

Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead today’s discussions Britain’s foreign secretary Ed Miliband is also taking part in today’s talks in Ireland. “…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Quinn2 Sept 2026

Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures

Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’ Successive politicians have clawed their way past colleagues over the years to call the residence home. Yet in an offer that…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMaya Goodfellow2 Sept 2026

Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system Have you ever wondered why it is that most houses in the UK are reliant on gas boilers? Not…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPhilip Oltermann European culture editor2 Sept 2026

Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival One of Ukraine’s most acclaimed film-makers has criticised the European Commission’s decision to cut off funds to the Venice…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor2 Sept 2026

UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement

Exclusive: sanctions against ministers and settler groups are ‘smoke and mirrors cop-out’ says Omar Barghouti Britain’s legal and ethical obligation to stop a genocide in Gaza requires it to take bigger steps than halting trade with…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Messenger2 Sept 2026

Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm

Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and May Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland police are investigating after about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaitlin Cassidy2 Sept 2026

‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security

Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AI Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The same…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHettie O'Brien2 Sept 2026

Wednesday briefing: ​What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres they feel have been forced upon them, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climate Good morning. This summer, datacentres have become…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJustin McCurry in Tokyo2 Sept 2026

Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press2 Sept 2026

Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case

Lehrmann is accused of raping a woman in 2021 and will stand trial in Toowoomba in November. He intends to contest the charges Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jurors in the pending trial of Bruce Lehrmann for…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent2 Sept 2026

British man deported from Sweden despite living there since childhood

John Sellers, 34, who moved with his family to Sweden aged 10, has been ejected despite his recent marriage to a Swede A 34-year-old British man who has lived in Sweden since he was 10 has been deported in the latest of a series of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmanda Meade2 Sept 2026

Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears

Hadley is giving evidence in trial of former 2GB rival Jones, 85, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Warning: This article contains…

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