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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Thursday 04 June 2026
13:00
US news
Why are US consumers so angry? It’s not just high prices
US consumers are experiencing heightened levels of frustration and anger, driven by a combination of factors beyond just high prices. The current economic climate, marked by inflation and stagnant wages, is a significant contributor. Supply chain disruptions and product shortages…
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12:42
US news
California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live
California's gubernatorial primary remains unresolved as state election officials work to count outstanding ballots. The process is ongoing, with no clear winner yet declared. Millions of votes have already been tallied, but many more remain uncounted. California's primary system allows…
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12:37
Politics
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Starmer accuses Musk of trying to ‘whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak murder
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of attempting to 'whip up division' in the country. This comes amid controversy surrounding the Henry Nowak murder case. Musk's company, X.com, formerly known as Twitter, has been criticized for its…
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12:19
Politics
Reform UK raising millions more than other parties, donation figures show
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has raised £9 million in donations over the past three months. This amount surpasses that of both the Labour and Conservative parties, which collectively raised less than half of this figure. The majority of…
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12:04
US news
Tense governor’s race in California unsettled as vote-counting continues
California's governor's race remains undecided as state election officials continue to count primary ballots. The process is expected to take several days or even weeks due to the large number of uncounted votes. This is not unusual in California, where…
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12:00
Environment
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‘To them a power line is a line of trees’: Costa Rica moves to protect howler monkeys from electrocution
Costa Rica has taken a significant step towards protecting its howler monkey population from electrocution. The country's Supreme Court has ruled that the state electricity company must take measures to prevent the deaths of howler monkeys caused by power lines.…
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11:44
Australia news
Penny Wong says she believes Israeli soldiers sexually assaulted and abused Australian women after Gaza flotilla
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has stated her belief that Australian women were sexually assaulted and abused by Israeli soldiers. This incident occurred after the women were detained following the Gaza flotilla in 2010. Wong's position is based on her…
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11:35
World news
Leftwing US commentator calls decision to ban him from UK ‘Kafkaesque’
Cenk Uygur, a leftwing US commentator, has been banned from entering the UK. Uygur was scheduled to appear at the SXSW festival in London alongside popular streamer Hasan Piker. The Home Office cancelled his travel authorisation, citing Uygur's social media…
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11:30
Education
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UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic
Birmingham City University's decision to discontinue its black studies master's program has sparked concern among academics. Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw has criticized the move, drawing parallels with efforts in the US to restrict critical race theory and diversity initiatives.…
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11:15
UK news
Two men charged after Southampton disorder over Henry Nowak murder
Two men have been charged following disorder in Southampton related to the murder of Henry Nowak. Matt Styler, 28, is accused of assaulting a police officer. Daniel Frost, 29, faces charges of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.…
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11:00
Society
Murdered, missing, unidentified … the tragic stories that inspire Britain’s cold case investigators
Britain's cold case investigators are driven by the tragic stories of murdered, missing, and unidentified individuals. Dave Grimstead, a former police officer with over 30 years of experience, has dedicated his post-police career to solving these intractable mysteries. He founded…
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10:50
World news
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Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire
Israel's defence minister has announced that the country will continue its ground operation in southern Lebanon, despite a previously agreed ceasefire. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from southern…
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10:45
Business
SpaceX ‘significantly overvalued’ as huge IPO looms; UK construction output slumps – business live
SpaceX is facing valuation concerns as it prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The company's valuation has been questioned by some analysts, who believe it may be significantly overvalued. This comes as the private space exploration firm…
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10:38
Politics
Reform UK gets £9m in donations in first quarter of 2026, including £7m from two crypto billionaires – UK politics live
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has reported £9m in donations for the first quarter of 2026. The majority of these funds, £7m, came from two crypto billionaires. This significant influx of donations is notable for the relatively new party.…
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10:27
Business
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UK to challenge EU over ‘devastating’ plans to almost halve tariff-free steel import quotas
The UK plans to challenge the EU over proposed cuts to tariff-free steel import quotas. The EU's plans would reduce quotas by nearly half, sparking concerns among UK steel importers. Business Secretary Grant Shapps will meet with European Commissioner for…
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10:00
Global development
The race to combat Ebola: what vaccines and treatments are being developed and how long will it take?
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, prompting scientists to accelerate development of vaccines and treatments. Several vaccine candidates are in various stages of testing, including those by Johnson & Johnson…
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09:51
Environment
Farmers: tell us how you’re coping with rising costs and extreme weather
Farmers globally are struggling with rising costs and extreme weather events. The conflict in Iran has driven up prices of essential items like fuel, fertiliser, and feed. Climate change is also taking a toll, with more frequent and severe weather…
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09:41
Culture
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Edinburgh festivals hope to launch joint box office for all 11 events
Edinburgh's 11 festivals are considering a joint box office system to streamline ticket sales. The festivals, which include the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, International Festival, and Book Festival, aim to increase ticket sales and revenue. This move is in response to…
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09:28
World news
Israel and Lebanon agree new ceasefire as Trump scrambles to end Iran war
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a new ceasefire, aiming to end the recent escalation of violence. The deal is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing its fire. However, Israel conducted multiple drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday morning, targeting alleged…
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09:11
Society
NHS to curb political symbols on uniforms after antisemitism report
The National Health Service (NHS) will restrict the display of political symbols on staff uniforms following a government-ordered review into antisemitism. The review found evidence of "routine ostracism" of Jewish staff and patients within the health service. This move aims…
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