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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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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart Economics editor1 day ago

‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count

Kirsty McNeill reaffirms Labour’s 0.7% of GDP pledge and promises value for money to allay voter concerns The development minister, Kirsty McNeill, has declared herself “a huge believer in aid”, as she reaffirmed Labour’s manifesto pledge…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJulia Kollewe1 day ago

Andy Burnham to host entrepreneurs and local mayors at No 10 on Monday

Prime minister vows to ‘reindustrialise Britain’ through new partnership with business The prime minister is to host business leaders, entrepreneurs and local mayors at Downing Street on Monday to pitch his government as a “partner for…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalRory Carroll Ireland correspondent1 day ago

Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland

US president says ‘many people agree’ with his view on unification, brushing off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendum Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalBethan McKernan and Patrick Greenfield1 day ago

First ministers at Celtic summit to affirm right to seek independence from the UK

Call for ‘constitutional change in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’ likely to challenge Burnham’s devolution agenda The first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are meeting to affirm their nations’ right to seek…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJohn Crace2 days ago

Who better to defend Reform’s latest millions than Honest Bob Jenrick? | John Crace

The man who once helped Richard ‘Dirty’ Desmond save a load of tax was wheeled out to face Laura Kuenssberg You wait years for one party donation of £36m and then two come along at once . Reform can hardly believe its luck. All hail the…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza2 days ago

Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Woman’s family says she died of injuries after being shot in the head while sitting inside a tent near Khan Younis A pregnant Palestinian woman died on Saturday from injuries sustained after being shot in the head by Israeli forces south…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJakub Krupa in Stockholm2 days ago

Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocs Since you may not be ordinarily following the Swedish politics very closely, let me bring you up to speed on some of the key aspect of this…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalNadia Khomami2 days ago

Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth

Hampshire and Isle of Wight force says it wants to speak to men in connection with anti-migrant unrest that left seven officers injured Police have released images of six men they would like to speak to after violent disorder in Portsmouth…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor2 days ago

How could Reform UK spend its £72m of new billionaire donations?

Harborne and Delo’s cash could buy a massive head start in an election, but spending big has possible pitfalls Nigel Farage once said he could spend his £5m gift from Christopher Harborne on Ferraris if he wanted to, given its…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalKrishani Dhanji2 days ago

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Crossbench MPs including David Pocock and Sophie…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJonathan Barrett Business editor2 days ago

As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six months Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Martin Senior correspondent2 days ago

Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s $20m mansion after One Nation fundraisers

Exclusive: New details underscoring depth of relationship between billionaire and party revealed in first episode of Guardian podcast The Populist Listen to the Guardian’s podcast The Populist here Get our new political email , free app or…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalAmy Hawkins in Kyiv2 days ago

Russian drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Polish border

No casualties reported as Ukraine’s foreign minister says ‘Putin’s terror knocking directly on doors of EU and Nato’ A passenger train travelling from Kyiv to Warsaw was hit by a Russian drone two kilometres from the Polish border, in an…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDavid Batty2 days ago

Mohamed Al Fayed abuse compensation claims could reach £150m, says law firm

Combined value of 275 women’s claims is far greater than amount Harrods has set aside for payouts Compensation claims by 275 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the former owner of Harrods Mohamed Al Fayed could reach between £100m and…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Murray Social affairs correspondent2 days ago

Director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting given senior council housing role

Fire survivors and bereaved urge Barnet Group to ‘reconsider’ appointment of Laura Johnson, who pushed for cheaper contractor Grenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHeather Stewart2 days ago

Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economies Economics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to Trump Central bankers in economies including the US,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTimothy Pratt2 days ago

Pressure builds in Spain to deny US extradition request for leftwing donor

Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for Hamas Attorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor2 days ago

Only slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister says

Angela Rayner says manifesto pledge is not being dropped but focus is now on building council houses UK politics live – latest updates The government is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5m homes, Angela Rayner has acknowledged,…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalMiranda Bryant Nordic correspondent2 days ago

Voting under way in Sweden with far right eyeing first role in government

Party with neo-Nazi roots is in line for key ministerial positions if rightwing bloc wins the election Voting is under way in Sweden in a high-stakes election that could lead to the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) entering government for…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor2 days ago

Dover unrest exposes serious flaws in Britain’s handling of far-right extremism

Authorities were caught off guard by the disruption, which they labelled a ‘protest’ despite mass intimidation tactics To anybody watching the videos of a group of masked men, all wearing black, descending on the port of Dover last…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPress Association2 days ago

George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade

Ex-Tory chancellor says economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’ since Brexit but rejoining union could be ‘quite simple’ Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalJessica Elgot Deputy political editor2 days ago

Reform UK’s £72m donations may be caught by new bill, Rayner suggests

Minister points to legislation’s retrospective effect, but Reform says it is confident funding is within the law UK politics live – latest updates Reform UK’s record £72m in donations from two crypto billionaires could be caught in a new…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalPatrick Butler Social policy editor2 days ago

Carer’s allowance scandal victims could wait until 2054 for justice, charities warn

Campaigners say at current glacial pace some unpaid carers will die before receiving a refund Unpaid carers who were pursued for bills for thousands of pounds after welfare officials unlawfully changed benefit rules could wait years before…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent2 days ago

Sour times: pickled onions enjoy revival as Britons think outside the jar

With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own right The humble pickled onion, long associated with classic pub culture, the ploughman’s lunch and cold festive buffets, is…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDiane Taylor2 days ago

Female asylum seekers report being sexually assaulted by British men

Women say they are too fearful to pursue criminal prosecution of rapes, for fear of having their claims refused Female asylum seekers are reporting rapes and sexual assaults by British men but many say they are too fearful to pursue…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalDan Milmo Global technology editor2 days ago

‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment

Pilot project in Preston comes with apprenticeship offer for Neets at end of three-week course In a youth centre opposite Preston bus station , the UK government is trying to address two of the greatest challenges facing the national…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalFrances Mao2 days ago

Robert Jenrick faces questions after Reform nets £72m in donations in just 24 hours - UK politics live

Reform UK’s economic spokesperson talks to Sky News and BBC after record donations Christopher Harborne matches £36m Reform donation of Ben Delo Analysis: Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier Meanwhile on the…

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