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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Monday 08 June 2026
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Venus and Jupiter, the solar system's two brightest planets, will be visible side-by-side at dusk this week. This celestial event occurs when the planets' orbits align, bringing them into close proximity in the sky. The planets will appear low above…
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Aviva detects record £230m in bogus insurance claims as use of AI rises
Aviva, a leading UK insurer, has reported a record £230m in detected bogus insurance claims for the past year. This figure represents a significant increase in fraudulent claims, with 18,400 suspect cases identified. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has…
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07:00
UK companies are increasingly opting to hire temporary workers over permanent staff, recruitment firms report. This shift is attributed to the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising business costs, which have created a fragile jobs market. The number of permanent…
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Israel has launched airstrikes against Iranian targets, defying a plea from US President Donald Trump to exercise restraint. The strikes come amidst a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Trump had previously stated that he has control over…
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Country diary: Trees growing out of trees – the more I look, the more I find them | Merryn Glover
Merryn Glover's observations in Badenoch, Cairngorms, highlight a fascinating phenomenon where trees grow out of other trees. This unusual occurrence began with a small Scots pine sprouting from a large, old birch. Further exploration revealed more instances of this unique…
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05:17
A strong earthquake has struck the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings for the region. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the quake's magnitude as 7.1. People in coastal areas have been advised to prepare for waves of up…
05:15
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have condemned a campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The campaign features trucks with billboards displaying the phrase "ditch the witch" alongside an image of Allan wearing a…
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Trump news at a glance: Israel strikes back at Iran despite president’s appeal
US President Donald Trump attempted to intervene in escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian aggression. Trump said he planned to call Netanyahu to advise restraint. Despite this, Israel has…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed a secret meeting with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in Kyiv. The meeting, part of a backchannel to Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed to discuss potential peace talks. Zelenskyy stated that Abramovich offered to take…
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Former US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after a heated exchange with moderator Kristen Welker. The conversation turned tense when Welker pressed Trump about his claims that the 2020 presidential election and the…
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‘Every day the policy changes’: chaos and confusion for Filipino workers over US immigration rules
Filipino workers in the US are facing chaos and confusion due to constantly changing immigration rules. The US relies heavily on migrant workers in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture. However, under the Trump administration, policies have been shifting frequently,…
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01:51
India's political landscape is facing an unexpected challenge from the Cockroach Janta party, a movement that originated as an online joke. The party's name, which translates to "cockroach public," is meant to evoke the idea of a collective force that…
01:21
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea, marking a significant diplomatic effort to revitalize relations between the two nations. The China-North Korea relationship has been strained in recent years due to a decline in trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed call for trafficking investigation
Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, faces allegations of abuse from several survivors. A group representing these survivors is calling for a full investigation into human trafficking, citing concerns that the true extent of Al Fayed's alleged network…
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David Rush, a former CIA official, has been accused of stealing $40 million in gold bars from the US government. Rush was arrested in May and is alleged to have created a fake spy program to carry out the theft.…
Sunday 07 June 2026
23:58
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has expressed disgust at advertisements targeting Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. The ads, posted by a Melbourne brothel owner, feature the slogan "ditch the witch", a phrase previously used against Gillard during her tenure. Gillard…
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Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Labour has called on Reform leader Nigel Farage to provide a clear and truthful account of a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire. The gift has raised questions about Farage's financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest. The Labour Party…
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Richard Scolyer, a renowned pathologist and melanoma researcher, has passed away. Scolyer was a leading figure in the field of melanoma research, making significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of the disease. He was also a talented athlete and…
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Iran has launched missiles against Israel, which were intercepted by Israel's defense systems. This escalation in tensions comes as the Middle East remains a volatile region. Meanwhile, the global economy is having a ripple effect on Australia's housing market. Recent…
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Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has expressed support for Graham Platner's Senate bid in Maine. Platner is seeking to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. Khanna's endorsement comes despite Platner's past actions being described as 'shameful'. Platner has faced criticism for his…
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