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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAgence France-Presse in Bangka13 Oct 2026

Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes 300 homes

Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlement An forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island fuelled by El Niño has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor13 Oct 2026

Rightwing extremists increasingly likely to consider terrorist attacks, MI5 chief says

Move from anti-immigration or anti-Muslim views to violence is ‘most marked trend’ in spy agency’s caseload over last year Extremists holding anti-immigration opinions are becoming increasingly likely to consider carrying out terrorist…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJulia Kollewe13 Oct 2026

Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’

Help-to-buy initiative for England could slow market while first-time buyers wait for launch, builder admits Business live – latest updates The new Your First Home programme for first-time buyers could increase the number of houses British…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalEmine Sinmaz13 Oct 2026

Jury sworn in for Russell Brand trial on rape and sexual assault charges

Prosecution expected to open its case on Wednesday after eight men and four women selected as jurors Russell Brand has attended court for the second day of his rape and sexual assault trial and a jury has been selected in the case. The…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAngela Giuffrida in Rome13 Oct 2026

Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung

Leo arrived at hospital on Tuesday for the surgery, which is deemed low risk and could take place this afternoon Pope Leo has been admitted to hospital in Rome for an operation to remove a small growth from his lung, a discovery a top…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDaniel Boffey in Port Stanley, Falkland islands13 Oct 2026

UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s ‘politically motivated’ requests for Falklands oil arrests

Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil project Britain has appealed to Interpol to reject Argentina’s requests for the arrest of individuals involved in a large…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHelena Horton13 Oct 2026

Ian McKellen to star in UK premiere of ‘mixed reality’ play – but not in person

Audiences in Manchester will be asked to wear smart glasses for An Ark, which debuted in New York this year Ian McKellen will star in a groundbreaking new play that gets its UK premiere in Manchester next spring. But the veteran actor will…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Butler13 Oct 2026

Hobbs and Whistles owner investigates hack that may have exposed customer data

Cyber-attack on TFG London comes less than a week after online fashion seller Asos was hit by hackers Business live – latest updates The owner of Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles has said its websites and IT systems have been hit by a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJon Henley in Paris13 Oct 2026

‘Our future is being stolen’: Greta Thunberg joins students protesting in Paris

Swedish activist stands alongside French teenagers calling for investment to fix teacher shortages and crumbling schools The Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined demonstrating high school students in France as the country…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro13 Oct 2026

How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power

The judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a crisis that could benefit his son and damage Lula Marina Silva on Flávio Bolsonaro: He will try to finish his father’s ‘perverse project’ to destroy the Amazon Thundering to a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGwyn Topham Transport correspondent13 Oct 2026

UK holiday demand may have peaked amid cost of living squeeze, says travel industry

Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds Business live – latest updates The UK’s cost of living squeeze means fewer people plan to ringfence money for holiday abroad next year,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBen Doherty13 Oct 2026

Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone

After an opposition MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’, the federal minister hits back at ‘racist and misogynistic’ language Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Anne Aly has condemned as “racist” and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor13 Oct 2026

Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim

Party leader says Jenrick’s comments ‘misconstrued’, after MP said Royal Marines would be allowed to fire at those on boats UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has denied that a Reform UK government would authorise lethal force…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa13 Oct 2026

Two ships hit by drones of unknown origin off Bulgarian coast – Europe live

Rescue operations underway after one vessel is sunk in the Black Sea and another damaged On frozen Russian assets, Poland’s Sikorski says the use of frozen Russian assets is “a complicated issue,” but takes a very clear stance in response…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Messenger13 Oct 2026

Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears

Queensland coronial inquest into death of eight-year-old girl continues after 14 members of religious sect were convicted of her manslaughter It was impossible to change the mind of child safety staff after they had decided to send…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrew Sparrow13 Oct 2026

Andy Burnham will take Britain back into European Union, Neil Kinnock claims – UK politics live

Former Labour leader says he believes the prime minister has an ‘authentic commitment’ to taking the UK back into the EU Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU Here are pictures of ministers arriving for…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPress Association13 Oct 2026

UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again

Supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales, while more people buy Halloween products early this year Business live – latest updates UK grocery price inflation has edged up again as shoppers lean on special offers to keep their costs…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJamie Grierson13 Oct 2026

Second wave of early prison releases under way in England and Wales

About 2,000 criminals are being freed this month to ease overcrowding, while probation union moves towards strike The second wave of early prison releases have begun, with hundreds of offenders walking out across England and Wales under…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJosh Butler13 Oct 2026

The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future

The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job? Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAustralian Associated Press13 Oct 2026

Man and woman charged after baby boy found dead in Adelaide motel

South Australia police say infant was aged between six and seven months old and had been ‘deceased for a period of time’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man and a woman have been charged after a baby boy was…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAndrei Netto in Paris13 Oct 2026

Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’

Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shift A four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNick Visser13 Oct 2026

Bacon, eggs and Bowie: how year 12 English students tackled ‘human strength and vulnerability’ in HSC paper

Tens of thousands of high school students across New South Wales sit the first test of their final exams Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “How does the composer of your prescribed text offer you opportunities to…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart in Bangkok13 Oct 2026

Healey should ‘stay the course’ and repair UK finances, says top IMF economist

Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to ‘edge down’ next year IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’ John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNiha Masih13 Oct 2026

Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage

Marches in Delhi against changes to voting registration led to dragnets, internet blackouts – and questions about India’s electoral independence. Plus, the cinematographer capturing the beauty of the mundane Months of simmering public…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMatthew Pearce13 Oct 2026

Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years

Exclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures reveal Seaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRob Cameron in Bratislava13 Oct 2026

Same-sex couple sue over Slovakia’s refusal to register marriage

Case of couple who wed legally in Austria exposes clash between EU court ruling and national restrictions A same-sex couple are suing authorities in Slovakia for refusing to register their Austrian marriage, testing whether a landmark EU…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHettie O'Brien13 Oct 2026

Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?

In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to? Good morning. After a holiday spent contracting nursery bugs from an 11-month-old, it’s good to return. Yesterday,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Commins and Jonathan Barrett13 Oct 2026

Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say

‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Businesses…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalGuardian staff and agencies13 Oct 2026

Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast

Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast,…

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