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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMiranda Bryant Nordic correspondent1 day ago

The far right’s march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains

The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstream Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – live Since the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot and Peter Walker1 day ago

UK unions split over donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics

Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to Reform UK politics live – latest updates The head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, has said the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJennifer Rankin in Brussels and Charlotte Higgins and Amy Hawkins in Kyiv1 day ago

‘We are not scared,’ says top EU diplomat after Russian strike on passenger train

Kaja Kallas calls drone attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus ‘a message to the western world’ Europe live – latest updates Europe needs to show it will not be “scared off” in supporting Ukraine, the EU’s chief…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Milmo and Robert Booth1 day ago

UK MPs and Lords call for new laws to tackle AI threat to human rights

Warning follows series of safety incidents, with committee saying threats include public face-scanning and deepfakes UK politics live – latest updates British lawmakers are demanding more restrictions on the power of AI, warning the world…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa in Stockholm1 day ago

Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – Europe live

The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime minister Senior figures in the Social Democratic party are meeting this morning with party leader Magdalena Andersson to discuss next steps. The…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Sparrow1 day ago

Richard Tice accuses Labour of ‘trying to change rules retrospectively’ after Reform receive £72m in donations – UK politics live

Labour MPs and unions are pressuring the government to legislate for a stricter cap on political party donations Richard Tice , Reform UK’s deputy leader, has declined to say when two crypto billionaires who gave a combined £72m to the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEmma Joyce1 day ago

Queen’s secret Whitlam correspondence inspires Sydney Theatre Company play in 2027

STC’s 2027 program also features Celeste Barber in Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris play, Tim Minchin as Scrooge and the return of The Picture of Dorian Gray Six years after the Australian historian Jenny Hocking won her legal battle to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKevin Rawlinson and agency1 day ago

UK ministers urged to act after US flies out diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children

US officials reportedly raided envoy’s London home and took him to American airbase without warning Met police UK politics live – latest updates British ministers face calls to act after US authorities secretly flew out of the UK a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaitlin Cassidy1 day ago

Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide

Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Australians who died in Bali over the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPeter Walker Senior political correspondent1 day ago

Reform declines to say whether £72m donors returned to UK in time to meet 12-month limit

Richard Tice says donations are legally compliant amid speculation on overseas rules proposed in Rycroft report Reform UK’s deputy leader has declined to say when two crypto billionaires who gave a combined £72m to the party returned to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPhillip Inman1 day ago

Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition

A new public consultation has opened on the 150bn-litre above-ground White Horse project in Abingdon, Oxfordshire Thames Water has amended the blueprint of a planned mega-reservoir in Oxfordshire as the struggling utility tries to convince…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLauren Almeida1 day ago

AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development

Shares in tech firms tumble across Asia with Nasdaq also likely to dip later after Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX leaders back call Business news – live updates AI-linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalQuique Kierszenbaum in Sair, and Peter Beaumont1 day ago

Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank

Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existence Israel is working towards the systematic “elimination” of the conditions that sustain Palestinian…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Basford Canales1 day ago

Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’

Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Federal…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDamien Gayle Environment correspondent1 day ago

‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn

Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLibby Brooks1 day ago

Monday briefing: What do Reform’s record-setting donations mean for the party – and our politics?

In today’s newsletter: As Labour MPs scramble to realign later today around a bill that could stop donations like this in their tracks, a look at new game-changing donations to a party engulfed in financial scandals Good morning. Nigel…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKat Wong1 day ago

Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears

Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmail or illegal surveillance Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGwyn Topham Transport correspondent1 day ago

Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled

‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disrupted Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will have the immediate right to travel on other operators’ services to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMichael Savage Media editor1 day ago

Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’

Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scripts Jack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage writers, has warned that some people in his profession are…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSteven Morris1 day ago

Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook

Attenders will be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree with Festivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspective of the world when they make their weary way home after…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Quinn Political correspondent1 day ago

Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England

Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviour Abuse and intimidation of election candidates is “a serious and growing concern”, the Electoral Commission has…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmanda Meade Media correspondent1 day ago

Alan Jones told prominent athlete ‘I would like to be kissing you all night’ after alleged assault, trial hears

Alleged victim tells court he froze and was ‘in disbelief’ after broadcaster kissed him on corner of his lips at public event A prominent athlete froze and was “shocked and embarrassed” when Alan Jones kissed him on the side of his mouth…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMelissa Davey Medical editor1 day ago

Peptide user tore oesophagus after using counterfeit product, Australian regulator warns

TGA issues alert after person was hospitalised after believing they were taking experimental weight loss drug retatrutide Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSian Cain and agencies1 day ago

Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA

Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’ ‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press and Benita Kolovos1 day ago

Motorcyclist’s death reignites debate over potholes on Victoria’s ‘deteriorating’ roads

Coalition says potholes must be fixed ‘as a matter of urgency’ after 71-year-old crashed and died on Western Highway at Trawalla, west of Ballarat, on Sunday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press1 day ago

Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83

Legal pioneer remembered as an advocate for equality and champion of women in the workplace Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Mary Gaudron, the first woman…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTom McIlroy Political editor1 day ago

One Nation vows to cut migration by 750,000 sparking fears for key industries including aged care

New immigration policy has attracted bipartisan condemnation with Labor warning it would damage construction, aged care and agriculture Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press1 day ago

Queensland woman falls to her death at Bali cliff popular with tourists

Twenty-nine-year-old Queenslander was visiting Kelingking beach on a holiday, Nusa Penida police say The death of an Australian woman in a cliff fall at a popular Bali tourist destination has been described as “incredibly sad”. Police say…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies1 day ago

Hidden history of royal staff uncovered in Buckingham Palace restoration

Whist drive ticket embedded in rock and news article on Great Train Robbers among items discovered during 10-year restoration Lost or long-discarded items revealing glimpses of the behind-the-scenes life of Buckingham Palace staff over…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKrishani Dhanji1 day ago

Politics live: One Nation reveals ‘net-negative’ migration policy; electrifying push for Australians to save $5,000 a year

Follow the day’s news live Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Labor has ‘refused to adopt’ Coalition migration asks Perhaps one reason for Labor’s delay in making its migration announcement has been because it…

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