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Last Notes npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian How students toppled Serbia’s strongman – podcast After two years of protests, a student-led movement has defeated Serbia’s authoritarian leader, Aleksander Vučić, at the ballot box. But can a leaderless movement govern a country? Send your comments and questions to [email protected] Serbia’s political landscape has been upended. On Sunday, record numbers of people went to the polls and voted to end the 12-year rule of Aleksandar Vučić. And who did they back instead? A list of candidates, half of whom have PhDs, put forward by student activists whose protests have rocked the Balkan country for the past two years. Helen Pidd speaks to the Serbian-American journalist Ana Milosavljevic, the student activist Tara Blagojević and the MP-to-be Milica Jovanović about how the Student List managed to defeat Vučić’s increasingly authoritarian regime. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/29/how-students-toppled-serbias-strongman-podcast #serbia #aleksandervucic #anamilosavljevic #milicajovanovic #tarablagojevic #list #sunday #helenpidd #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age When One Born Every Minute first aired in 2010, viewers loved its fly-on-the-wall take on life in a maternity unit, from midwives idly chatting about unusual pregnancy cravings to parents squabbling over whether to call their child Zeus. Almost two decades later, as the show is rebooted for a generation who spend their lives on social media, much has changed. Parents now share far more about their struggles with miscarriages, infertility and mental health; audiences have to be lured away from watching reels on their phones with more rigorous storytelling. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/25/i-cant-believe-i-get-to-see-that-one-born-every-minute-is-back-for-a-12th-series #bornevery #everyminute #zeus #parents #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Tesla beats earnings projections after Musk floats SpaceX merger plan Musk says ‘there’s a lot of merit’ to potential merger that would require approval of 50% of all Tesla shareholders, but he declined to elaborate Investors were paying close attention to Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday afternoon, after chief executive Elon Musk floated the idea of merging the car company with his rocket and AI company, SpaceX. But they didn’t glean further information after the company announced there would be no questions on the matter. “With regard to a potential merger with SpaceX, I think I said everything that should be said yesterday,” Musk, the CEO of both companies, said on Tesla’s earnings call. He repeated a phrase he said on Tuesday: “I feel like I’m tap dancing through a minefield.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/21/elon-musk-tesla-spacex #musk #elonmusk #spacex #earnings #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling Court of appeal decision prevents woman from suing police and CPS for disclosing her address to violent ex-partner The Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she hopes the UK’s highest court “sees sense” and overturns a ruling preventing a domestic abuse survivor from suing Sussex police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for disclosing her address to her violent ex-partner. Phillips said that if the supreme court upheld the court of appeal’s decision when it hears the case on Wednesday and Thursday, it would prevent police from being held accountable for failures in cases of violence against women and girls. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/21/jess-phillips-hopes-supreme-court-sees-sense-and-overturns-domestic-abuse-ruling #jessphillips #domesticabuse #supremecourt #sees #prosecutionservice #crownprosecution #hopes #ruling #cps #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hour Wes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get more young people into defence industry jobs after pushback from trade unions, the Guardian understands. The defence secretary had been due to announce the proposals on Thursday, but some unions in the sector are understood to have reacted angrily to the plans, accusing the government of bypassing their members and minimising their roles in job creation. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/wes-streeting-delays-defence-jobs-plan-young-people-union-pushback-mod-uk #youngpeople #defence #wesstreeting #thursday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian AFP warns Australia of ‘tsunami of youth crime’ and radicalisation accelerated by AI Children as young as 12 among dozens subject to federal police operations since 2020, parliamentary inquiry hears Australia is facing a “tsunami” of youth crime as artificial intelligence accelerates the pace and scale of radicalisation, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. Australian federal police acting deputy commissioner, Sandra Booth, told the hearing on Wednesday that, while radicalisation had traditionally taken years or months, that process could now happen within days. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/afp-warns-australia-of-tsunami-of-youth-and-radicalisation-accelerated-by-ai #afp #australia #tsunami #sandrabooth #ai #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes Concerns have been raised about how drought affects the UK’s ability to cope with wildfires after MPs were told firefighters struggled for water supplies during this year’s record summer. The government has been urged to set out water companies’ statutory responsibilities during major fire incidents to improve the country’s preparedness for the years ahead. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/21/firefighters-growing-concerns-water-supplies-tackle-wildfires #watersupplies #wildfires #stourbridge #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly played Taylor Swift’s No Body, No Crime during body disposal, court told Friend of accused double murderer tells supreme court that van had lemony smell and blue tarp in back before Bunnings stop Beau Lamarre-Condon played Taylor Swift’s song No Body, No Crime while attempting to dispose of two corpses, a court has heard. The NSW supreme court has been told he was driving to Bungonia with a friend when the song was played in the van. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/beau-lamarre-condon-murder-trial-taylor-swift-song-ntwnfb #taylorswift #playedtaylor #body #court #beau #nsw #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian A student protest movement has gripped Serbia for two years. This weekend it will try to take power Unorthodox campaign is challenging the ruling party’s 12-year reign with a bold democratic experiment On a cool autumn evening, a team of Serbian student volunteers went canvassing in the housing estates of Krnjača, a Belgrade suburb. They were equipped with lanyards emblazoned with the word “victory”, a stock list of questions and a mobile app that mapped visited homes and the level of support in each. The volunteers were part of a mass student movement, Student List, that has rocked Serbia with two years of constant protests. On Sunday, the group will represent the most serious challenge Aleksandar Vučić has faced in his 12 increasingly authoritarian years in power, by putting forward their own candidates in parliamentary elections. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/protest-movement-serbia-student-list-try-to-take-power #twoyears #student #power #aleksandarvucic #list #krnjaca #sunday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment AFP commissioner says MPs are generally concerned about growing volume of abuse and intimidation Follow our live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The head of the Australian federal police has condemned a “febrile” political environment that has seen one person charged every week over the alleged threatening of MPs, as Victoria announces new steps to protect politicians. But the AFP and Victoria police insist they had no intelligence to suggest 43-year-old Brendan Nugent would go on to allegedly drive a Toyota LandCruiser into the independent MP Helen Haines in a targeted attack. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/no-bail-brendan-nugent-helen-haines-police-chief-warning-ntwnfb #helenhaines #politicalenvironment #australia #brendannugent #afp #toyotalandcruiser #mps #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Fast-fashion giant Shein outperforms several Australian retailers on ethics, report says Ghanda and Windsor Smith are among lowest-rated in Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report based on metrics such as wages and sustainability Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Online fast-fashion giant Shein is outperforming many Australian high street retailers on ethical standards, according to an industry review. The 11th Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report, released on Tuesday, assessed the ethical practices of 138 Australian and international companies, representing 543 fashion brands. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/21/fast-fashion-giant-shein-outperforms-several-australian-retailers-on-ethics #giantshein #worldaid #baptistworld #retailers #windsorsmith #tuesday #online #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house Student told the university’s police department that assault by two men occurred in August during a night of drinking A sorority member at the University of Arizona has alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men at a fraternity house during a night of drinking in late August. The student told the university’s police department that she consensually kissed one of the men at one point while at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on 26 August but doesn’t remember agreeing to sex, according to search warrant records posted Monday night by KOLD-TV in Tucson. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/university-of-arizona-sexual-assault-fraternity #sororitymember #fraternityhouse #august #assault #phiepsilon #sigmaphi #tucson #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries After being contacted by officers, politician says, he has paid bill and is ‘grateful for the team at the servo for their understanding’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On Tuesday night, Ben Carroll received a phone call: police were looking for him. The Victorian premier had met with the state’s police commissioner earlier that morning – so he wasn’t exactly hard to find. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/i-forgot-to-pay-victorian-premier-ben-carroll-drove-off-with-paying-for-petrol-sparking-police-inquiries-ntwnfb #bencarroll #victoria #police #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer A judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Mariah Carey’s brother, five years after he accused her of defaming him in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. In the memoir, Carey described Morgan as a “sometimes drug dealing, been-in-the-system, drunk-ass brother” and called him her “ex-brother”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/21/mariah-carey-brother-morgan-carey-defamation-lawsuit-dismissed #mariahcarey #memoir #morgancarey #brother #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name Anti-Defamation League post decries ‘shylock’ slur but does not explain that president used it at Kansas rally on Monday The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) denounced the use of the term “shylock” as antisemitic on Tuesday, without explaining that the slur had been used a day earlier by Donald Trump in a speech in Kansas. Trump used the slur during a Monday night rally in support of Republican senator Roger Marshall, who is locked in a closer-than-expected re-election fight against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Marshall, a doctor, as been criticized for filing lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills, leading to 18 of them being arrested. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/trump-kansas-rally-antisemitic-slur-anti-defamation-league #adl #trump #donaldtrump #adamhamilton #league #rogermarshall #kansas #monday #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Alabama governor commutes sentence of prisoner on death row Toforest Johnson’s death penalty reduced to life in prison without parole over doubts about his conviction Toforest Johnson, an Alabama death row inmate, will no longer face execution after the state’s Republican governor commuted his sentence amid increasing doubts about his conviction. Kay Ivey, the Alabama governor, commuted Johnson’s sentence to life in prison without parole in the 1995 murder of William Hardy, a Jefferson county deputy sheriff. Johnson has long maintained he is innocent, and several former public officials, as well the local district attorney, have argued he should receive a new trial. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/alabama-governor-commutes-death-row-sentence #alabamagovernor #deathrow #toforestjohnson #sentence #williamhardy #kayivey #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads into western Africa Case in Africa’s most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later diagnosed with Ebola. It is unclear when she arrived in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/21/nigeria-first-ebola-case-africa-outbreak-latest #africa #ugandanigeria #abuja #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging halt Florida carried out its 18th execution of the year on Tuesday under Republican governor Ron DeSantis’s aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. William Reaves, 77, was pronounced dead at 6.12pm following a three-drug injection at Florida state prison near Starke. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1986 shooting death of Indian River county deputy Richard Raczkowski. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/florida-execution-18th #williamreaves #execution #state #richardraczkowski #indianriver #rondesantis #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Odds of fifth interest rate hike this year likely to shorten as RBA deputy warns inflation outlook ‘worsening’ Andrew Hauser says the central bank faces ‘hard choices’ as it looks to balance the risks of entrenched inflation with the desire to protect the labour market Andrew Hauser, the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor, has reignited talk of a fifth interest rate hike on Melbourne Cup day, warning of “hard choices” ahead in response to an inflation outlook that “looks materially worse” than the central bank had expected two months ago. Hauser, speaking at an investment bank conference in Sydney on Wednesday morning, said the RBA monetary policy board members were juggling a slowing economy with fears that Australians were starting to lose faith in the central bank’s ability to bring inflation back to the 2.5% target. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/odds-of-fifth-interest-rate-hike-this-year-likely-to-shorten-as-rba-deputy-warns-inflation-outlook-worsening #interestrate #fifthinterest #ratehike #inflationoutlook #rba #andrewhauser #bank #melbournecup #reservebank #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal clock, which they believe is less responsive to traditional antidepressant treatments. In a study published in British Journal of Psychiatry, involving clinical and genetic data from 11,380 Australians with mostly severe and recurrent depression, researchers identified circadian depression as affecting nearly a quarter (23%) of participants. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/21/australian-researchers-identify-new-subtype-of-depression-linked-to-body-clock-disruptions #newsubtype #australianresearchers #linked #clock #body #disruptions #britishjournal #psychiatry #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midterms US politics live – latest updates The billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for a party that has recently struggled with fundraising as it seeks to win control of Congress. The reported donations came as Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he intended to spend a total of $400m to aid Republican candidates, with $300m already disbursed. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/michael-bloomberg-donation-democrats-midterms #michaelbloomberg #republicancandidates #democrats #donaldtrump #newyork #yorkcity #tuesday #congress #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Helen Haines live updates: Independent MP critical after surgery to save second leg; alleged attacker to face court Follow the day’s news live. ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injured Helen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament Wangaratta remains in shock. The main street is quiet, aside from a large media throng outside Haines’ office. The front door is slowly being obscured by cards and flowers, as community members leave messages hoping for a quick recovery. On the streets, locals reflect the mood. They’re a tight-knit community where nothing like this happens. The shock is palpable. For the quiet regional city, it’s hard to comprehend. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/21/helen-haines-independent-mp-alleged-attack-wangaratta-vigils-court-ntwnfb #helenhaines #independent #deeply #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42 Kennedy taught in New York public schools and advocated for disability rights after suffering severe spinal cord injury Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42. Kyle, the daughter of Michael Kennedy, who died in 1997, and Victoria Gifford Kennedy, “passed away peacefully” on 21 September at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, according to her obituary published by Burke Funeral Homes. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/kyle-kennedy-dead-rfk #kylekennedy #robert #ethelkennedy #giffordkennedy #michaelkennedy #newyork #granddaughter #burkefuneral #victoriagifford #funeralhomes #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian You Can See Everything mania lifts viewership for The Dropout by 186% The hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary led to increased interest in both the award-winning narrative series on Hulu as well as Bad Blood, the 2018 book on the scandal Secrets, lies and a shock A-list cameo: how You Can See Everything became the film of the year ‘You can’t make this stuff up’: why we remain fascinated by Elizabeth Holmes Interest in Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud scandal has skyrocketed amid buzz for You Can See Everything, the record-breaking documentary on the disgraced former CEO. Viewership for The Dropout, the 2022 Hulu series starring Amanda Seyfried as Holmes, surged by 186% in September compared with the month prior, according to Variety, following the announcement on 6 September of the previously secret film’s first teaser. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/20/you-can-see-everything-dropout-viewership #seeeverything #elizabethholmes #holmesinterest #badblood #amandaseyfried #hulu #september #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme President makes suggestion while announcing new program to reward tipsters who submit fraud allegations Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as “the arbitrator” of decisions in the justice department’s new anti-fraud program that awards compensation to those who submit tips resulting in conviction or significant federal enforcement. While announcing the new program alongside JD Vance, the vice-president, who leads the White House’s taskforce to eliminate fraud, the president told reporters he had a solution for situations where multiple people submit a tip for the same alleged fraud. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/trump-doj-anti-fraud-tip #donaldtrump #doj #whitehouse #fraud #vance #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax Scott Kirby says wealth inequality is a ‘danger to society’ and calls for inheritance tax in recent interview Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, is under scrutiny from conservative politicians and commentators for saying wealth inequality is a “danger to society” and calling for a national wealth and inheritance tax in a recent interview. Talking to the New York Times, Kirby was asked about the growing public distrust of CEOs and whether he felt any responsibility to quell that distrust. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/scott-kirby-united-wealth-tax-backlash #unitedairlines #scottkirby #tax #yorktimes #newyork #us #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say The statement revealed in court papers raises questions about the reliability of the list of 20,000 people in California The justice department’s list of suspected non-citizens in California includes a “high percentage” of people born in the United States, Los Angeles election officials said on Tuesday. The statement, made in court papers, raises further questions about the reliability of a list of 20,000 people the justice department provided to election officials in Los Angeles last week. The department sent the county and California secretary of state the list last week and gave them a 48-hour deadline to segregate ballots cast from anyone on the list unless they could verify their citizenship. California election officials refused and the Department of Justice sued them on Thursday. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/doj-non-citizens-la #losangeles #list #california #high #department #born #includes #justice #doj #unitedstates #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/us-has-resumed-sharing-intelligence-with-ukraine-about-russian-strikes-says-zelenskyy #resumedsharing #sharingintelligence #whitehouse #zelenskyy #volodymyrzelenskyy #strikes #stevewitkoff #kyiv #us #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations Exclusive: Admission from James Orr to undercover reporter came three months before party was given £72m A senior Reform UK official raised questions about whether major donations from billionaire backers Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo would be legal under the proposed new foreign donors cap three months before they gave £72m to the party. James Orr, who was then Reform UK’s head of policy and a Cambridge professor, discussed potential difficulties around future donations from Harborne and Delo in undercover footage captured by the investigative reporting group Verbatim. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/20/senior-reform-official-cast-doubt-legality-huge-donations-james-orr #seniorreform #jamesorr #christopherharborne #bendelo #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh RAF Typhoon fighters are to be used in efforts to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis, flying protective missions over the country’s cities and critical infrastructure as western allies increase their intervention in the escalating conflict. The operation – the most significant military mission signed off by Andy Burnham as prime minister – will involve RAF pilots attempting to shoot down Houthi missiles and drones, which attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/uk-raf-typhoon-fighters-saudi-arabia-houthi-attacks #saudiarabia #protectsaudi #raftyphoon #riyadhraf #andyburnham #yemen #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19 A baby girl who died from meningitis may have been saved if doctors had tested her for the infection sooner, rather than putting her symptoms down to Covid, an inquest jury has found. Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023, days after she was taken into the emergency department with a high temperature and vomiting. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/20/baby-who-died-from-meningitis-may-have-been-saved-if-tested-sooner-inquest-finds #meningitismay #generalinfirmary #leedsgeneral #estahigh #saved #sooner #november #covid #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargo Nato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea amid the recent deadly escalation of Russian attacks on merchant shipping, as five more vessels were attacked on Tuesday. Russia’s military said it struck three cargo vessels in Ukraine’s port of Reni and two other cargo vessels en route to Odesa. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/nato-black-sea-deployment-escalating-russian-attacks-ships #blacksea #russianattacks #nato #amid #ukraine #russia #odesa #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Tommy Robinson threatened to make families of Mail journalists ‘famous’, court hears Jurors in harassment trial told reporters who had written about far-right activist feared ‘vigilante attack’ Tommy Robinson told the Daily Mail’s editor he would make the paper’s journalists and their families “famous”, the harassment trial of the far-right activist has been told. The threat was made in a voicemail message left on the phone of Ted Verity as Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, allegedly waged a campaign of harassment against journalists from the newspaper. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/tommy-robinson-threatened-families-mail-journalists-famous-court-hears #tommyrobinson #dailymail #families #journalists #make #tedverity #stephen #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian House Democrat accuses Rubio and Trump of ‘lying’ about Ukraine intelligence as president continues campaigning – US politics live Eugene Vindman, armed services committee member, says president and secretary of state are ‘gaslighting’ over intelligence sharing as Trump heads to North Carolina Sign up for the Breaking News US email Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms A new survey reveals a widening “empathy gap” between Republicans and white evangelicals and the rest of the American public. On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute released its annual American Values Survey. The survey found that white evangelical Protestants are the only religious group in which a majority does not agree that empathy is foundational moral value (42%). Instead, a majority (54%) say empathy can be dangerous when it leads people away from a society guided by God’s truth, PRRI said. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/20/donald-trump-midterms-republicans-democrats-north-carolina-latest-updates #housedemocrat #trump #ukraine #carolinasend #northcarolina #intelligence #survey #eugenevindman #publicreligion #americanvalues #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with Charles and William Duke of Sussex says ‘there’s enough drama in the world’ without continuing to have issues with family The Duke of Sussex wants to repair his difficult relationship with his father and brother, he has said. Speaking to GQ magazine in New York, Prince Harry said of his complicated relationship with William and King Charles that from a family perspective it was a “massively relatable issue for so many people”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/prince-harry-says-he-wants-to-reconcile-with-charles-and-william #princeharry #kingcharles #newyork #duke #speaking #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Residents fear wild coyote becoming too comfortable in LA neighborhood A coyote, that has reportedly been roaming the trendy Atwater Village for months, attacked a one-year-old boy One Los Angeles neighborhood has been at war over a wild coyote, and over the weekend it all came to a head. For months, the animal had been roaming the trendy Atwater Village, showing up in broad daylight, sleeping in back yards and approaching residents. At least one person had reportedly fed the coyote and others affectionately nicknamed it Wiley. But some residents feared the creature had become dangerously too cozy. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/atwater-village-coyote-attacks-los-angeles #atwatervillage #wildcoyote #losangeles #too #neighborhood #wiley #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras on mental health wards in England, say bereaved families Lawyers tell inquiry ‘patients’ lives are at stake’ through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerable Families bereaved by the misuse of an “intrusive” camera monitoring system for vulnerable patients used in half of England’s mental health wards, have called for it to be banned to help prevent more avoidable deaths. Lawyers for the families said “patients’ lives are at stake” by the continuing use of Oxevision, the Lampard inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex heard on Tuesday. The inquiry was told that five patients killed themselves, or died unexpectedly, in two years while being surveilled by Oxevision’s infrared cameras at Essex Partnership University NHS foundation trust (Eput). Peter Mant KC, representing more than 70 bereaved families, including the family of Elise Sebastian, 16, who killed herself in 2021 when staff had muted Oxevision’s alarm system, said: “Use of this technology has contributed in material ways to harms, and in some cases deaths of patients, due to the misapplication of the system.” Addressing Kate Lampard, the chair of the inquiry, Brenda Campbell KC, representing other bereaved families including that of Sophie Alderman who the inquiry heard mistakenly believed in 2022 that Oxevision would bring staff to save her, said: “We urge you to recommend that the use of Oxevision on mental health inpatient wards is stopped nationally.” She added: “Its harms have fallen hardest on detained, traumatised and neurodivergent patients, and no regulator took responsibility for it.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/20/ban-intrusive-cameras-mental-health-wards-england-bereaved-families #mentalhealth #bereavedfamilies #healthwards #oxevision #england #use #cameras #essexpartnership #partnershipuniversity #universitynhs #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Vast Beatles museum, hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Paul McCartney, to open in Liverpool in 2028 City’s Beatles Story museum to move to 100,000 sq ft new home and official ownership, along with Yellow Submarine makeover of Liverpool’s second-tallest building Liverpool is to unveil a new 100,000 sq ft visitor attraction about the Beatles, in plans hailed as “extraordinary” by Paul McCartney, and by Andy Burnham as having “the kind of ambition I want to see more of across Britain”. Opening in 2028, the project is a huge upgrade for the Beatles Story, a museum which opened in Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock in 1990. Ownership will now pass to the Beatles company Apple Corps, making the Beatles Story the band’s first official fan experience in their home city. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/20/vast-beatles-museum-hailed-as-extraordinary-by-paul-mccartney-to-open-in-liverpool-in-2028 #paulmccartney #beatlesstory #vastbeatles #liverpool #andyburnham #yellowsubmarine #museum #hailed #albertdock #royalalbert #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary says Ryanair’s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as airlines grapple with fuel bills pushed higher by the Middle East conflict. Many carriers are not hedged against rising jet fuel costs, Michael O’Leary said, which he predicted would lead to airline bankruptcies and takeovers. He forecast these pressures would result in the price of plane tickets rising by as much as 20%. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/european-air-fares-rise-2027-ryanair-fuel-costs #europeanair #airfares #middleeast #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis The Married … with Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email After becoming a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis awareness and chronicling her struggles in an emotional memoir published in March, the Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate has revealed she does not have the debilitating autoimmune disease after all. Applegate, 54, made the stunning announcement in an episode of her podcast MeSsy, recorded with fellow actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler, posted to YouTube on Tuesday. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/20/christina-applegate-ms-misdiagnosed #christinaapplegate #actorchristina #multiplesclerosis #march #married #sigler #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records ‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system Five officers resigned recently from a North Carolina police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts. The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/north-carolina-police-officers-alleged-racist-texts #northcarolina #carolinapolice #racisttexts #deeply #cmpd #five #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data’ to China, defense department says The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from the Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector. A notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek – and tools created using DeepSeek by third parties – saying they must be removed from IT devices. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/us-bans-china-deepseek-ai-tools-government-agencies #china #deepseek #tools #use #homelandsecurity #agencies #department #dhs #us #ai #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several social media platforms, in which El-Sayed queries the man about the guarantees of religious freedom in the constitution. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/abdul-el-sayed-heckler #muslimbrotherhood #americanext #democraticsenate #joshhawley #man #teepell #timmyteepell #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Giving £2 a day to people in the Amazon helps protect rainforest, pilot project finds Researchers say almost 90% of participants in unconditional basic income scheme in Peru adopted environmentally beneficial practices A pioneering project to provide Indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon with an unconditional basic income has contributed to the protection of the rainforest, according to a study. The analysis from the University of Bath is expected to contribute to a growing debate about the role of direct payments to communities that maintain globally important ecosystems. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/20/unconditional-basic-income-amazon-rainforest-peru-study #peruvianamazon #rainforest #peru #bath #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Storm Austen forecast to hit southern UK Yellow severe weather warning issued for first named storm of season with gusts of up to 60mph expected The first named storm of the season, Austen, is expected to bring gusts of up to 60mph to southern areas of the UK at the end of the week, forecasters said. While there would be spells of rain and showers for many on Tuesday and Wednesday, by Thursday Storm Austen would be approaching the south-west of the UK, the Met Office said. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/storm-austen-named-uk-severe-weather-warning #stormausten #thursdaystorm #metoffice #wednesday #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds Inquiry chair says failure to isolate people discharged from hospital into care was ‘significant oversight’ The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic, and government failures caused the virus to spread “like wildfire” among vulnerable and elderly people, a public inquiry has found. Heather Hallett, who is leading the Covid-19 inquiry, said it was a “significant omission” that the government did not advise isolating patients discharged from hospitals into care homes, causing the virus to spread rapidly among residents and staff. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/uk-government-failures-led-to-covid-spreading-like-wildfire-in-care-homes-inquiry-finds #carehomes #governmentfailures #covid #like #heatherhallett #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing The DoJ has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. Plus, is the world really ready for AI actors? Good morning. The US Department of Justice has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots. The arrests – 11 people are in custody – mark the latest escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting. The crackdown comes days after the DOJ sued California to block the state from tabulating certain ballots in November’s midterms. California’s secretary of state, Shirley Weber, called the demands “outrageous”, pointing out that federal officials have spent months making “vague and unsubstantiated allegations”. Democrats and voting rights groups say the administration is laying the groundwork to sow doubt over November’s election results. How are Congress members being targeted before the midterms? More than three dozen members of US Congress have had their offices targeted with envelopes containing white powder, less than three weeks before the election, as federal agents try to identify who is behind the campaign. What has Donald Trump said about the French protests? At a rally in Kansas Trump described France as a once-great nation that had been “conquered, looted, and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists, and communists”. Earlier in the day, Trump repeated his baseless claim that migrants had “taken over” France, and also claimed that “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”. Muslims make up 10-15% of the population of the capital. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/first-thing-federal-efforts-over-alleged-noncitizen-voting-escalate-with-california-arrests #firstthing #allegednoncitizen #noncitizenvoting #federalefforts #arrests #trump #november #congress #shirleyweber #doj #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Billionaire Mukesh Ambani launches India’s biggest-ever IPO Low-cost broadband provider Jio Platforms aims for £81bn valuation when it floats on the stock market on Wednesday Business live – latest updates India’s second-richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is launching what could be the country’s biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO), despite a stock market downturn. Mumbai-based Jio Platforms, a telecoms company backed by Meta Platforms and Google, is hoping to raise up to 302bn rupees (£2.4bn) and is targeting a 10.3tn rupeesvaluation when it floats on the stock market from Wednesday. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/mukesh-ambani-jio-platforms-ipo-india-stock-market #mukeshambani #billionairemukesh #ipo #india #jioplatforms #wednesdaybusiness #meta #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after the incident in Wangaratta Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria? Brendan Nugent’s family say Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Helen Haines’ alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally cause serious injury and the commonwealth offence of causing harm to a commonwealth public official. He will be held overnight to appear at Wangaratta magistrates court on Wednesday, Victoria police confirmed in a statement, adding that it would be alleged the attack was targeted. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-alleged-attacker-brendan-nugent-charged-ntwnfb #brendannugent #helenhaines #attack #victoria #monday #wednesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Ex-Greens co-leader urges council groups to reject Zionism policy Exclusive: Adrian Ramsay calls conference motion a distraction and says councillors should maintain coalitions where possible UK politics live – latest updates Adrian Ramsay, the former co-leader of the Greens, has urged his party’s councillors to reject the newly adopted “Zionism is racism” motion if it will help them stay in power in local government, in a fresh sign of internal dissent over the policy. Ramsay, one of the Greens’ five MPs, said he was pleased that a number of Green council groups had already condemned the policy, which was adopted at the party’s conference and also calls for a single Palestinian state in place of Israel. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/20/greens-adrian-ramsay-council-groups-reject-zionism-racism-policy #councilgroups #adrianramsay #policy #israel #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’ Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case A Serbian prosecutor who investigated the authorities’ allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a tower in Belgrade has been targeted with advanced spyware, expert analysis indicates. The finding suggests a disturbing new element in the authoritarian Serbian regime’s campaign to undermine what is believed to be the first criminal case related to global moneymaking drive of the US president’s family, which critics describe as a “pay to play” scheme trading the Trump administration’s favour for business opportunities. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/serbia-prosecutor-belgrade-trump-tower-project-targeted-spyware #belgradetrump #serbianprosecutor #radebajic #tower #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests Meanwhile, president Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, the French presidency said. With the addition of deliveries from Saudi Arabia, France has commitments for 295,000 tonnes per month, representing just over 10 percent of its consumption, the presidency added. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/20/france-protests-paris-curfews-italy-europe-ukraine-latest-news-updates #arabemirates #emmanuelmacron #unitedarab #saudiarabia #curfews #sebastienlecornu #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains tax Here is Jessica Elgot’s story on John Healey ruling out raising capital gains tax in the budget. Good morning. John Healey, the chancellor, is delivering his first budget a week tomorrow, and this morning there are two news developments that will help to frame the way it is received. Senior allies of Andy Burnham, including several cabinet ministers, have been pressing for a rise in capital gains tax on the sale of second homes, shares and other assets to help repair the public finances. However, the chancellor has ruled this out after warnings that it could ultimately cost the government money if wealthy individuals left the UK or deferred selling assets … John Healey is not Rachel Reeves. Many people see that as an improvement. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/20/kemi-badenoch-john-healey-capital-gains-tax-budget-covid-inquiry-care-homes-uk-politics-latest-news #johnhealey #reeves #rachelreeves #jessicaelgot #andyburnham #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Getting Ziggy with it: David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show that will transform his songs Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore how the musician ‘practised a form of artistic reincarnation’, says choreographer Marcos Morau ‘Let’s dance,” sang David Bowie in 1983, commanding: “Put on your red shoes and dance the blues.” That call is to be answered – with footwear TBC – by an international dance production featuring new choral arrangements of songs from throughout his career. Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will be staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in autumn 2028 after a world premiere in Luxembourg. It will visit Tokyo in 2029. The show will explore how Bowie “practised a form of artistic reincarnation” according to Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau who is taking inspiration from the superstar’s transformations into personas such as Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/oct/20/david-bowie-dance-marcos-morau #davidbowie #gettingziggy #dance #marcosmorau #change #songs #whiteduke #aladdinsane #thinwhite #subject #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian She was harassed for crude remarks about Modi at a Cockroach protest. Now she can’t leave home After a protest clip went viral, a teenager’s life was torn apart by threats that sent her and her family into hiding. Plus, a book on citizen journalism Before 24 July, a person I will call R was preoccupied with the ordinary routines of teenage life: experimenting with makeup, grumbling over mathematics homework and hanging out with friends at a tea stall. That month, as the fever of student protests spread across the country, the 15-year-old watched on her phone as young people poured into Jantar Mantar, the designated protest site in Delhi, demanding education reform. She went too. But an 11-second video clip from the protest site, in which she made crude and profane remarks about the prime minister, Narendra Modi, upended her life. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/this-is-india-student-protests-abuse-modi-cockroach-protests #modi #narendramodi #protest #crude #jantarmantar #july #delhi #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow Ukraine did not receive a warning from the US about an impending Russian missile attack on Sunday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, reviving concerns that Washington is withholding intelligence to bully Kyiv into capitulating to Moscow. Yuri Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian air force, said on television on Monday morning that Ukraine had not received a warning before a Russian missile barrage hit power plants in Kyiv at about 11pm. Earlier, a Ukrainian government official had told the Guardian the US had not warned the capital about the impending missile strike. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/no-us-warning-russian-strikes-kyiv-power-plants-zelenskyy-ukraine-trump #powerplants #kyiv #volodymyrzelenskyy #warning #moscowukraine #ukrainian #washington #yuriihnat #us #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Bodycam video shows police officer shoving Herzog protester before ‘I punched him in the head’ boast Lawyer Nick Hanna argues footage aired in Sydney court depicts ‘unlawful use of force’ by ‘very officer boasting about how he pumped him’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Bodycam footage from police patrolling an Isaac Herzog protest earlier this year has been aired in a Sydney court, including a clip showing the actions of an officer before he boasted “I punched him in the head when he was down”. New South Wales police body-worn camera footage was leaked in September showing a male officer bragging to his colleagues during the 9 February rally at Sydney town hall against the visiting Israeli president. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/herzog-protest-police-bodycam-video-boasts-punch-to-protester-ntwnfb #isaacherzog #police #nickhanna #southwales #lawyernick #newsouth #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity Voters in Canada’s Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, the national broadcaster CBC has projected, delivering a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity. With more than 1 million votes counted early Tuesday, about 76% supported remaining in Canada, compared with 23% who backed beginning a process that could lead to separation. About a third of ballots had been counted. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/canada-alberta-rejects-independence-succession-referendum #markcarney #canada #cbc #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation Myanmar has delivered presents from Britain’s King Charles to Aung San Suu Kyi, releasing rare photos of the imprisoned former leader in what critics said was a stunt by the country’s military to end diplomatic isolation. A presidential spokesperson said on social media that home ministry officials handed over two gardening books on soil, “along with one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch”, from King Charles, who is known to have an interest in planting and the environment. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-rare-photos-gift-king-charles #sansuu #suukyi #aungsan #kingcharles #rarephotos #myanmar #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon Stephens A theatre boss has promised to channel the “pioneering spirit of Manchester” and be “brave and fearless” as she unveiled a new season of work, two years after a deeply damaging censorship row. Selina Cartmell, the artistic director of the Royal Exchange in Manchester, revealed details of 2027-28 productions that include a retelling of the Munich air disaster and a modern Stockport-set version of the ancient Greek myth Phaedra. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/oct/20/royal-exchange-theatre-boss-selina-cartmell-new-plays-censorship-row #royalexchange #censorshiprow #twoyears #damagingcensorship #selinacartmell #simonstephens #boss #manchester #phaedra #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing and unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton The fact that Donald Trump was here at all said more about a looming electoral disaster facing his Republican party next month than anything contained in his dark and discursive 98-minute stump speech. On Monday, amid raucous chants of “USA! USA!”, the president held his first campaign rally in Kansas for eight years. No Democrat has won a US Senate seat in this ruby-red state since 1932, the year Herbert Hoover was president, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and the Nazis became the biggest party in the German Reichstag. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/trump-kansas-rally-us-midterm-election-possibility-state-democratic-win #donaldtrump #kansas #rogermarshall #adamhamilton #democratadam #state #usa #ameliaearhart #germanreichstag #herberthoover #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Mother of alleged Alan Jones victim ‘absolutely trusted’ the radio host, court told Witness breaks down in tears, tells court ‘I was scared’ after son declines to report alleged kissing and touching by broadcaster The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court she “trusted” the 2GB broadcaster and was “comfortable” her teenager was going to spend a weekend at his Fitzroy Falls property. The young man, known as complainant A, has testified that when he was 17 he was alone at the Southern Highlands farm when Jones allegedly kissed him, put his tongue inside his mouth and touched him on the bottom. “I felt violated and I felt gross,” he told the court earlier. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/alan-jones-alleged-victim-mother-trusted-radio-host-ntwnfb #alanjones #court #fitzroyfalls #victim #southernhighlands #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines Drivers to get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their session ends Drivers will get a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their parking session ends before they face a fine under new rules for private car parks that Andy Burnham said were designed to outlaw “rip-off” charges. In the latest in a series of “everyday fixes” to ease the cost of living and give consumers a “fairer” deal, the prime minister said a new official code of practice for the industry meant motorists in England, Scotland and Wales would enjoy a range of new rights. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/19/andy-burnham-new-rules-private-parking-fines-code-of-practice #andyburnham #newrules #outlaw #drivers #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian NAB to cut 2,500 jobs in massive restructure Bank says bulk of redundancies will occur before end of year, citing challenging economy, competition and ‘rapid technological change’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast National Australia Bank is cutting 2,500 jobs, representing 6% of its workforce, marking another significant round of cuts in a sector heavily exposed to disruption by artificial intelligence. NAB said in a statement on Tuesday that the bulk of the redundancies would occur before the end of the year, citing a challenging economy, competition and “rapid technological change”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/nab-bank-restructure-2500-jobs-cuts #nab #jobs #nationalaustralia #australiabank #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Kumanjayi Little Baby: damning report finds ‘heartbreaking’ child protection failures before five-year-old’s death Northern Territory government announced sweeping reforms of child protection sector in May, just days after the Warlpiri girl was found dead • Warning: This article contains images of and references to Indigenous Australians who have died Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A report into the Northern Territory’s child protection sector has detailed “confronting” and “heartbreaking” failures in the lead-up to the alleged murder of Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby. The five-year-old was found dead in April, five days after she was allegedly abducted from a town camp in Alice Springs. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/kumanjayi-little-baby-damning-report-finds-heartbreaking-child-protection-failures-before-five-year-olds-death-ntwnfb #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Why terrorism laws stopped Sally Rooney selling books in the UK – podcast The bestselling author says her books will no longer be supplied to UK bookshops over fears of prosecution. Zoe Williams and Haroon Siddique report For now there might be a copy or two of Intermezzo left kicking around in your local bookshop – snap it up if you haven’t already, because soon that will be it. Last year, Sally Rooney said she would be using her royalties to support Palestine Action, a group that is proscribed as a terrorist organisation under UK law. Since then, thousands of people have been arrested for supporting the group. Now, faced with the risk of prosecution under terrorism legislation, Rooney and her publishers have decided to stop supplying her books to retailers in the UK. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/20/why-terrorism-laws-stopped-sally-rooney-selling-books-in-the-uk-podcast #sallyrooney #books #haroonsiddique #palestineaction #zoewilliams #uk #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Beau Lamarre-Condon had surgery after alleged double murder but before disposing of bodies, court told Police officer had operation at St Vincent’s hospital two days after Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were shot dead in Paddington terrace in early 2024 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged attempt to dispose of two bodies was briefly interrupted so he could undergo surgery, a Sydney court has been told. Lamarre-Condon, 31, has been accused of fatally shooting couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with his police service weapon in Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/beau-lamarre-condon-surgery-hospital-after-alleged-double-murder-prior-disposing-bodies-ntwnfb #lukedavies #jessebaird #beau #bodies #paddington #february #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Brendan Nugent named as driver apprehended over alleged attack on Helen Haines Police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in Wangaratta Helen Haines’ alleged attacker has been named as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, Guardian Australia has confirmed. Nugent is a long-term forestry campaigner in the state’s north east. Environment campaigners who worked with Nugent several years ago have expressed shock at his arrest. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/brendan-nugent-driver-alleged-attack-helen-haines-ntwnfb #helenhaines #brendannugent #wangarattahelen #guardianaustralia #named #toyotalandcruiser #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans New details emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, who went on to elementary school campus and shot Bend suspect dead New details are emerging about the parent who fatally shot the 16-year-old shooter who killed three children and a teacher in Oregon last week. In a 2018 Facebook post, Kaylub Giamanco, the 36-year-old carpenter who shot and killed the shooter, said he had gone through “military shooting drills” with veterans who fought in Iraq. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/oregon-school-shooter #kaylubgiamanco #iraq #shooter #bend #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photograph Doctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict a cancer patient’s chances of survival from a single photograph of their face. The AI system was custom-built by experts at Mass General Brigham, a nonprofit, integrated academic healthcare system in Massachusetts, to estimate biological age and directly predict survival outcomes in patients diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/19/ai-tool-predict-cancer-survival-patient-selfie #cancersurvival #generalbrigham #massgeneral #massachusetts #ai #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalised Why are people protesting across Europe? Italy’s government will dispatch 500 army troops to “defend Milan” after two days of unrest that saw demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalise property, deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday. The deployment is expected to be included in a package of security measures to be approved at a cabinet meeting expected on Tuesday, and comes as shops in central Milan closed early and boarded up their windows, fearing a fresh outbreak of violence in Italy’s financial capital. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/milan-luxury-shops-close-italy-to-deploy-troops-youth-protests-europe #italy #days #troops #matteosalvini #europe #monday #tuesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ‘I don’t want to be known as a hero’: barber who rushed to help Helen Haines praised by PM Ricky Jefferies says he had just finished cutting hair when he grabbed and held the driver who allegedly deliberately stuck the Indi MP Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updates Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria? Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian prime minister has hailed him a hero for rushing out of his shop to help independent MP Helen Haines after she was allegedly run down in a deliberate attack – but barber Ricky Jefferies says he had “no choice” but to intervene. Standing outside his shop, which is right next to Haines’ electorate office in Wangaratta on Tuesday morning, Jefferies was almost shy about the whole thing. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/i-dont-want-to-be-known-as-a-hero-barber-who-rushed-to-help-helen-haines-praised-by-pm-ntwnfb #helenhaines #rickyjefferies #victoria #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, as ‘hero’ local barber praised for apprehending driver Independent MP undergoes surgery and is in critical yet stable condition, as police interview alleged attacker in Wangaratta incident Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updates Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast The man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in what some believed may be a targeted attack near her electorate office, according to eye witnesses. The independent MP remains in a critical condition after being airlifted from Wangaratta in northern Victoria to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital for emergency surgery on Monday night. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-mp-alleged-attack-wangaratta-surgery-ntwnfb #helenhaines #twice #alfredhospital #wangaratta #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration President ignores school conditions and cost of living and says he warned Macron ‘the whole world was coming in’ Explainer: why are people protesting across Europe? Donald Trump and JD Vance deployed a familiar US playbook on Europe, claiming that immigrants were responsible for rioting in France that began as student protests against crumbling schools and the high cost of living. The nationwide protests on Saturday were called over rising fuel prices and falling purchasing power, and in several cities they escalated into clashes with police that left a historic town hall torched and led to 1,800 arrests. On Monday, overnight curfews were issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/trump-france-protests #france #trump #europe #donaldtrump #explainer #macron #monday #paris #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian US grants deportation reprieve to migrants from Ukraine and Sudan DHS says migrants ‘retain protections’ after temporary protected status was set to expire on Monday Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the United States without immediate risk of deportation, the Department of Homeland Security said, in what amounts to a temporary reprieve after their right to stay in the country was set to expire on Monday. Temporary protected status was set to end on Monday for about 101,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese. But the DHS said an announcement “will be made at the appropriate time”. Until then, the department said in a written statement, Ukrainians and Sudanese in the US covered by those temporary measures “retain protection”. The department did not indicate how long they could stay or when a final announcement would be made on their status. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/us-migrants-deportation-ukraine-sudan #sudan #mondaysend #homelandsecurity #unitedstates #reprieve #temporary #department #dhs #us #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian California to recieve $6m settlement after 23andMe data breach The 2023 breach exposed millions of customers’ genetic and personal information, including more than 855,000 Californians California attorney general Rob Bonta on Monday announced the state will receive a $6m settlement payment in 23andMe’s bankruptcy, resolving California’s legal claims related to a 2023 data breach that exposed 6.9 million customers’ genetic and other personal information. California had unsuccessfully tried to block the $305m sale of 23andMe assets to TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit controlled by 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki. The state had argued that the bankruptcy sale violated California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act, and it had said consumers did not give express consent to the sale. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/california-settlement-23andme-data-breach #databreach #california #robbonta #annewojcicki #genetic #information #privacyact #monday #institute #ttam #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Colorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, report finds Elk, bear, frogs and other animals have used the overpass, which connects 39,000 acres of habitat, since its completion Colorado officials have tracked herds of elk, bears, pronghorn and even northern leopard frogs ambling across its new wildlife overpass. According to a newly released report, the overpass, which acts as a bridge over a busy stretch of interstate, has cut wildlife-vehicle collisions by 91% since its completion 10 months ago. “One of the most heartwarming moments for me was when [Colorado department of transportation] sent me a picture of an elk mama taking her calf under [Interstate-25],” Brandon Marette, a wildlife biologist for Colorado parks and wildlife, told CBS News. “All came to fruition in that one moment. That elk with her calf was just standing there in safety.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/colorado-wildlife-overpass-vehicle-animal-collisions-results #wildlifeoverpass #colorado #collisions #cut #brandonmarette #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life Australia’s politicians have been facing increasing threats and abuse. It can no longer have been rising for Australia’s politicians and they can no longer be dismissed as social media noise or harmless comment Follow our live blog for latest updates Politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria? Victorian independent MP Helen Haines was at the opening of a dog park in Mansfield on Monday, out and about the sprawling northern Victorian electorate, talking to locals and moving freely. Later in the afternoon, at 3.35pm, she was unpacking a car outside her electorate office when a man understood to be known to authorities struck her with his car. He allegedly completed a U-turn when he saw Haines. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-was-chatting-with-locals-at-a-dog-park-on-monday-morning-by-the-afternoon-she-was-fighting-for-her-life-ntwnfb #helenhaines #dogpark #locals #politicians #australia #victorian #follow #mansfield #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Ultra-endurance athlete completes 900-mile swim along entire California coast Catherine Breed began unprecedented journey at northern end of state, swimming 10 miles a day to reach other end in less than four months A 33-year-old ultra-endurance athlete has completed an unprecedented swim down the entire coast of California, finishing the 900-mile journey in less than four months. Catherine Breed will celebrate the end of her swim at San Diego’s Coronado beach on Monday afternoon, 111 days since she began her journey on 1 July at the northern border of California. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/catherine-breed-ultra-endurance-swim-california-coast #california #catherinebreed #entire #swim #coast #sandiego #july #monday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ‘Crucial opportunity to act’ as study finds most of Europe’s wild bee species in decline As Cop17 kicks off, records since 1921 show more bee species declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alps Most of Europe’s wild bee species and about half of its hover fly species have declined over the last century, a study has found, as a UN biodiversity summit begins in Armenia. Records since 1921 show more bee species are declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alpine region. The richness of bee and hover fly species suffered a persistent drop in the Atlantic and Continental regions, the study found, though trends in other regions were mixed or even positive. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/19/study-europe-wild-bee-species-decline- #europe #beespecies #wildbee #crucial #armenia #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Melting Ron DeSantis statue unveiled to call out his inaction on climate crisis Florida governor has consistently opposed any legislation to curb planet-heating emissions, calling it a ‘radical climate agenda’ A life-sized statue of Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, was unveiled and promptly began melting in front of an audience in Tallahassee in a symbolic protest at his rejection of action on the climate crisis. The silvery statue, revealed to an audience of onlookers last week, melted away to show a skull under DeSantis’s face. The structure was cast from solid gallium, a metal that melts at 85.6F (29.8C), which is below summertime high temperatures frequently reached in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/melting-ron-desantis-statue-climate-crisis #rondesantis #climatecrisis #meltingron #statue #unveiled #florida #tallahassee #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Helen Haines: independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in Wangaratta – follow updates A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’ ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injured Helen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament What we know so far Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Indi MP Helen Haines is still in a critical condition on Tuesday morning, after undergoing surgery last night. At this stage its not clear what that motivation was. This is a tragic situation. Our thoughts are with her this morning and today and we hope for a full recovery. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/20/helen-haines-independent-mp-alleged-car-attack-wangaratta-melbourne-hospital-ntwnfb #helenhaines #criticalcondition #anthonyalbanese #wangaratta #alfred #melbourne #deeply #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign More than three dozen members of US Congress have had their offices targeted with envelopes containing white powder, less than three weeks before the 3 November midterms, as federal agents try to identify who is behind the campaign. The latest is the Virginia Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, whose Leesburg district office was evacuated on Monday after an envelope containing a suspicious substance arrived. He said the office was cleared quickly, adding that “acts of political intimidation have no place in our country”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/white-powder-envelopes-congress #threedozen #officestargeted #whitepowder #envelopes #suhassubramanyam #democratsuhas #virginiademocrat #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control Andy Burnham has told officials to rip up their plans for how to fix Thames Water and present him with more radical options for what to do with the stricken company. In an early test of his promise to bring “the essentials of life” under public control, the prime minister is urging his advisers to go back to the drawing board and create a new list of policies for the utility. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/19/burnham-urges-officials-radical-options-thames-water-public-control #thameswater #radicaloptions #andyburnham #officials #utility #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers Move comes after US photojournalist and group of European diplomats and Palestinians were assaulted in separate attacks Israeli police have detained 10 people in a rare raid against settlers, after a weekend of extreme violence in the occupied West Bank including an attack on US photojournalist Heidi Levine, which she described as an “attempted lynching”. She was knocked down, kicked and beaten by a group of masked Israeli men as she covered the olive harvest in a Palestinian village on Friday. The militants broke four vertebrae and a rip, ripped open her finger so it required surgery and left her with lacerations across her body. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/israeli-police-detain-10-people-in-rare-raid-against-west-bank-settlers #westbank #rareraid #israelipolice #heidilevine #friday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian French authorities announce partial curfew in Paris as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – Europe live Curfew to last from 11pm to 6am and reportedly applies to unaccompanied minors and people wearing masks or personal protective equipment Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after 2,400 arrests across France French PM Lecornu says he has asked prefects to implement “a number of partial curfews” in certain “localised” urban areas to stop further disorder, which he attributes to “the extreme-left” and some criminal elements. We will no doubt hear more on this from local authorities, as in the example of Marseille (10:32). Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/19/europe-france-protests-riots-macron-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-sweden-latest-news-updates #paris #francefrench #curfew #macron #marseille #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples | John Crace While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend it It was the dog that didn’t bark in the night. After Sunday night’s ITV exposé of widespread racism and misogyny within Reform, you might have expected one of its MPs to have taken to the airwaves on Monday morning to defend the party’s honour. To try to persuade viewers that the real problem lay with the journalists who couldn’t stop themselves from investigating Reform rather than the fact that the party’s bigotry was endemic. Instead, we got nothing. Every Reform MP was otherwise engaged. Were too busy having breakfast. Nothing from Nigel Farage. Nothing even from Robert Jenrick. Maybe he realised he had crashed and burned a few days earlier by suggesting it was just one of those things. One of life’s little mysteries. The BBC was riddled with paedophiles and Reform was awash with racists, said Honest Bob. No big deal. Every organisation had its crosses to bear. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/19/itv-expose-racism-misogyny-reform #johncrace #reform #itv #misogyny #few #mattgoodwin #nothing #nigelfarage #robertjenrick #everyreform #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Black bear breaks into California library to raid snacks and eat jar of honey Bear wandered into Mono county free libraries branch ahead of opening, snacking before wandering new releases A California library on Wednesday had a visitor worthy of a story book on the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh: a black bear that wandered inside, reportedly raided the snacks and helped itself to a jar of honey. On Wednesday, a black bear walked into the Mammoth Lakes branch of the Mono county free libraries at about 6.10am, more than four hours ahead of its 10am opening time, library director Josef Bopp told local news outlet KMPH. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/black-bear-california-library #californialibrary #blackbear #honey #jar #josefbopp #mammothlakes #mono #wednesday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/trump-presidency-rich-poll #americansthink #thinktrump #enrichhimself #donaldtrump #using #poll #presidency #november #republicans #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Ferocious criticism from all sides underlines Macron’s isolation French president has compounded impression of arrogance with strategic errors – and consequences could be profound Europe live – latest updates The near-universal chorus of condemnation that greeted Emmanuel Macron’s address to the nation on Sunday, after one of the most violent days of rioting and looting in France’s recent history, was a stark reflection of just how weakened he now is. Speaking from his office at the Élysée Palace, the president delivered an eight-minute speech expressing “anger and shame” after a weekend in which a town hall was set ablaze, 2,000-plus shops were looted, 2,300 people were arrested and 1,000 police injured. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/emmanuel-macron-criticism-isolation-france #emmanuelmacron #elyseepalace #sunday #france #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Supreme court rejects effort to revive plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in 9/11 attacks Agreement would have spared Mohammed risk of execution in exchange for guilty plea and life in prison The supreme court on Monday rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the attacks on 11 September 2001. The agreement would have spared Mohammed the risk of execution in exchange for his guilty plea and a sentence of life in prison without parole. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/khalid-sheikh-mohammed-september-11-plea-deal #khalidsheikh #sheikhmohammed #pleadeal #supremecourt #attacks #september #monday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited More than 200 mostly young people said to be injured after ballistic missile attack on training camp for government forces At least 53 people have been killed in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on a training camp for Yemeni government forces in the largest single loss of life since the country’s civil war reignited in September. The attack on the al-Alam camp in Shabwa province, southern Yemen, was said to have injured more than 200 others, mostly young recruits, and described as a disaster by the country’s UN-recognised government. The injured were taken from the police and army training camp in the Jardan district to a hospital in the local capital, Ataq, where pleas for blood donations were made. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/houthi-attack-yemen-al-alam-camp-biggest-single-loss-of-life-civil-war #civilwar #singleloss #warreignited #life #september #ataq #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Drone attack near market kills 80 in Sudan Witness says drone struck twice at transport hub in al-Dibab, in one of deadliest single attacks of war A drone strike near a market in southern Sudan on Sunday evening killed 80 people, mostly commuters catching rides home. Ahmed Wadi, a witness, said the attack in the town of al-Dibab in West Kordofan state left “50 bodies who I helped bury, one of them my own brother Mohamed”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/drone-attack-market-al-dibab-west-kordofan-sudan #sudan #westkordofan #ahmedwadi #mohamed #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Strait of Hormuz scoured for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours spread that they carried valuable goods People have been scouring the strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacked at least 15 container ships traversing the crucial waterway in the past 10 days. Some ships have been hit by drones, others by mines. On Sunday, a ship was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade launched from a small boat 120km (75 miles) north-east of the Saudi port of Jubail. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/strait-of-hormuz-spilt-cargo-iran-attacks-container-ships #spiltcargo #iran #containerships #strait #jubail #sunday #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual Scottish university’s annual tradition once involved giving out raisins but fancy dress and shaving cream now in vogue Nobody at St Andrews University in Scotland seems to remember how Raisin Monday became a giant foam fight. For 600 years, first-year students have taken part in the ritual of thanking older students for mentoring them through their first few weeks of university life. Traditionally, freshers would give their elders a pound of raisins – hence the name. This Monday however, hundreds wore fancy dress as they streamed on to St Salvator’s lower college lawn at 11am armed with cans of shaving foam, covering one another in soapy clouds as they have for the past few decades. Groups of students dress as Smurfs, mice, bananas, grandmas, sunflowers and chefs to participate in the annual rite of passage. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oct/19/st-andrews-university-scotland-students-raisin-monday-foam-war #students #andrewsuniversity #ritual #monday #raisinmonday #nobody #smurfs #salvator #traditionally #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest Police said Shawn Oliver was arrested on suspicion of operating under influence of alcohol after a car crash The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts announced the suspension of his campaign on Sunday hours after he was arrested in a suspected drunk-driving crash. Shawn Oliver, a city councilor in New Bedford and a corrections officer, said in a post on X he was ending his campaign because “the election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/massachusetts-lieutenant-governor-candidate-shawn-oliver #lieutenantgovernor #shawnoliver #newbedford #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Stop ‘cash to trash’ housebuilding in Norfolk Broads, says Labour MP Exclusive: Chris Hinchliff urges environment watchdog to block rules that will allow almost 16,000 new homes in one of UK’s most protected areas The environment watchdog is being urged to intervene in “cash to trash” planning rules that will allow almost 16,000 new homes in the Norfolk Broads despite the damage to one of the UK’s most environmentally protected areas. Labour’s flagship planning reforms allow damage to protected habitats and species to be overlooked if developers pay into a central nature restoration fund, which is used for conservation actions at a later date. These environmental delivery plans (EDPs) have been called “cash to trash” by critics, who say they roll back decades of environmental law and are a “licence to kill nature”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/19/stop-cash-for-trash-housebuilding-norfolk-broads-labour-mp-chris-hinchcliffe #norfolkbroads #cash #labour #chrishinchliff #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Airman who died in rappelling accident at Texas college football game identified US military says Tech Sgt Ian Patterson was killed after he fell from rafters at University of Texas at San Antonio game The US military has identified the air force officer who died after he fell from the rafters of the Alamodome during a rappelling demonstration before the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)’s home game against Navy on Saturday. He was Tech Sgt Ian Patterson, a tactical air control party instructor assigned to the sixth combat training squadron, detachment two, at Joint Base San Antonio. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/airman-died-rappelling-accident-texas-football-game #sanantonio #sgtian #texas #ianpatterson #techsgt #basesan #game #identified #jointbase #university #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Tommy Robinson used ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’ to threaten journalists, court told Far-right activist is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters The far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson used “bullyboy, intimidatory tactics” to threaten journalists and cause them to fear for their safety, a court has been told as his harassment trial got under way. Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to two MailOnline reporters, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber. He denies all charges. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/19/tommy-robinson-harassment-trial-mailonline-journalists-court #robinsonused #tommyrobinson #threatenjournalists #bullyboy #andrewyoung #jacobdirnhuber #stephen #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit npub183rvrs46fpyzurm0ettrdcfrqfqeltchacw58key79v2966lzz5qvkw60a The Guardian Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told Comedian, who is on trial at Southwark crown court, allegedly sexually assaulted woman within minute of meeting her Russell Brand had a “weird maniacal” grin on his face like a clown when he grabbed a woman’s breasts before dragging her into a toilet and raping her, a court has heard. The 51-year-old comedian is accused of orally raping the MTV worker as he told her: “You want to do this,” and: “Come on, don’t be a spoilsport.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/19/russell-brand-trial-dragged-raped-woman-court-told #russellbrand #mtv #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit