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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Documentary photographer Polly Braden has captured the lives of young people living on the coast of England and Wales in a new touring exhibition. The exhibition features photographs of 16- to 25-year-olds residing in areas often characterized by deprivation and…
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Federal workers experiencing ‘PTSD-like symptoms’ after unlawful firings by Trump administration
Federal workers who were unlawfully fired by the Trump administration are experiencing long-lasting mental health effects. A survey of over 300 probationary employees found that 95% reported ongoing mental health issues, including symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These…
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Google has begun testing changes to its AI search function, following an agreement with UK media sites. The company will allow certain UK media outlets to opt out of having their content used to train Google's AI models. This move…
10:36
UK Minister Sarah Jones has criticized police anti-racism guidance following a riot sparked by the death of Henry Nowak. Nowak, who was white, died from a stab wound while handcuffed by police. The incident has raised concerns about policing practices…
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Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
UK Minister Sarah Jones has expressed criticism of anti-discrimination guidance provided to police, stating it gives the 'wrong impression'. The guidance suggests that black and white suspects should be treated differently. This criticism comes amid ongoing protests in Southampton, where…
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Australia's Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is maintaining an optimistic outlook on the economy despite signs of slowing growth. The economy was already experiencing a downturn prior to the recent Middle East conflict and interest rate increases. These factors have further exacerbated…
09:00
Fawzia Koofi, a prominent Afghan politician, has criticized the European Union's decision to engage with the Taliban. Koofi argues that the EU's actions undermine the rights of Afghan women and girls, who face severe restrictions under Taliban rule. The Taliban's…
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OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned of a potential global recession if the conflict involving Iran persists into 2027. The OECD predicts a 'prolonged disruption' scenario, where global GDP growth would slow to 2.1% this year,…
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The UK's rural areas are likely to be disproportionately affected by diesel shortages if the conflict with Iran escalates. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned of potential economic risks from the conflict, including shortfalls in key…
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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that Australia should prepare for an El Niño event, which is likely to develop in the coming months. El Niño is a complex weather phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific…
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Hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, Albanese government admits
The Albanese government has acknowledged that hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments were cancelled illegally due to a glitch in the automated system managing the mutual obligations scheme. This scheme requires job seekers to meet certain conditions to receive benefits.…
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Australians are consuming more nicotine despite spending less on tobacco products. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates nicotine consumption has risen 40% in recent years. This increase is largely attributed to the growing illicit tobacco trade. Illicit sources now account…
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A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been captured on CCTV escaping from a Gold Coast wildlife park. The footage, taken at 4am on Tuesday, shows the carnivorous marsupial roaming the deserted grounds. Mary's escape is a concern due to the…
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Wednesday briefing: ​As the Mandelson revelations continue with no respite, can the public ever trust UK politicians again?
The UK is grappling with renewed concerns over political trustworthiness amid fresh revelations about Peter Mandelson, a former Labour cabinet minister. Leaked messages have sparked widespread criticism, reigniting debates about the exercise of power in Westminster. This comes after years…
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Karen Bass has emerged as the top candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral primary election, but failed to secure a majority of votes. Bass, a Democrat and current US Representative, garnered less than 50% of the total votes cast. As…
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The US Department of Justice is investigating George Santos, the former congressman from New York, over suspicious bets made on Kalshi, a financial betting platform. Santos allegedly placed a bet on whether he would attend President Trump's State of the…
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Mandelson messages could form a manual in the dark arts of wielding power and keeping it
Recently released files have provided insight into the tactics employed by Labour grandee Peter Mandelson to maintain power over three decades. Mandelson's methods, as revealed through his private messages, demonstrate a calculated approach to managing relationships with influential figures. He…
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The UK's health secretary has announced an expansion of the Transform trial, which aims to increase prostate cancer screening among black men. Prostate cancer is more prevalent among black men, with those of African and African-Caribbean descent being at higher…
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Scientists have identified humpback whales as the source of low-frequency sounds, known as sea thrums, that have long puzzled researchers. These sounds, often described as haunting or eerie, can travel vast distances underwater. Humpback whales produce the sounds, which range…
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‘They beat me until I lost consciousness’: growing reports of brutal arrests, torture and deaths in Iran’s prisons
Iran's government has faced mounting allegations of human rights abuses, with reports emerging of brutal arrests, torture, and deaths in the country's prisons. The claims have come to light as internet restrictions, imposed during recent crackdowns, have been partially lifted.…
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