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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Wednesday 03 June 2026
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Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system
The National Science Foundation has announced plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $368 million network of ocean monitoring systems. This network has provided crucial climate data since its launch in 2009. The initiative consists of over 800 sensors…
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Voters in six states, including California and Iowa, have cast ballots in midterm primaries. The elections are seen as a crucial test of voter sentiment ahead of the general election. California, the most populous state, is holding primaries for several…
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California's vote-counting system is expected to delay results in the state's upcoming elections. A high volume of last-minute absentee ballots has been submitted, which will contribute to the delay. The state's vote-counting system is notoriously slow, and experts predict it…
Tuesday 02 June 2026
23:12
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Morning Mail: Harm risk in NDIS cuts, Trump confronts Netanyahu, unrecyclable ‘franken-can’ trashed
The Albanese government's proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have sparked concerns about potential harm to recipients. Critics argue that cuts to the scheme could jeopardize essential services and support for people with disabilities. The government aims…
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Protesters gathered in Southampton to demonstrate against the murder of 20-year-old Henry Nowak. The Polish national was stabbed to death in an attack on December 12. Tensions rose as protesters clashed with police, with some arrested during the disturbance. The…
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Australia's defence secretary has revealed the country always preferred purchasing secondhand submarines as part of the Aukus deal. The Aukus pact is a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US. It aims to enhance security cooperation in…
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Acting attorney general says Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund is scrapped
The acting attorney general has announced that a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund proposed by the Trump administration will not be implemented. This fund was intended to investigate and prevent the perceived politicization of government agencies. Despite the scrapping of the…
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer have called for calm following the murder of Henry Nowak, a Polish man killed in London. Nowak's family has appealed for the case not to be used to target communities.…
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British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman have lost their appeal against convictions in Iran. The couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison in February for alleged espionage, charges they vehemently deny. Family members reported the failed appeal, expressing concern…
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Trump endorses absent Republican incumbent in New Jersey House primary
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Tom Kean, the Republican incumbent in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, in the upcoming House primary. Kean has been absent from his duties since March due to a health issue. Despite his absence, Trump's…
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New York's Israel Day parade drew controversy with the attendance of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right politician known for his extremist views. Several Democratic politicians who marched in the parade have since sought to distance themselves from Smotrich.…
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Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival is at risk as he faces elections, and his campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran is under scrutiny. Netanyahu has long been a vocal critic of Iran, and his government has taken a hardline stance against…
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White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled for July after shooting
The White House Correspondents' Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for July, following a shooting incident at the April event. Former President Donald Trump, who was in attendance at the April gala, was quickly evacuated from the premises after the…
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Israel has launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting multiple sites. The strikes, carried out by warplanes, come despite efforts by the US to maintain a ceasefire in the region. Dozens of airstrikes have been reported, with the Israeli army issuing…
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Cricket Canada has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to allegations of corruption linked to a notorious gang in India. The ICC's decision is a significant blow to Canadian cricket, effectively barring the team from participating in…
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Faced with being outflanked by those to his right, Farage seeks to channel public anger
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has inserted himself into the public discourse surrounding the murder of Henry Nowak. The case has sparked widespread outrage and debate about crime and punishment. Farage's move is seen as an attempt to channel…
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Helen Spree, a 63-year-old former prison worker, has been jailed for smuggling drugs and mobile phones into Liverpool prison. Spree, who headed the prison's watchdog, was found to have formed an inappropriate relationship with inmate Dylan Westall, 35, a convicted…
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New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Geo Group, the private operator of the Delaney Hall ICE facility. The state is seeking access for health inspectors to investigate reports of "inhumane conditions" at the detention center. Delaney Hall has been…
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New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes
New York police are investigating a series of incidents where people have been seen emerging from manholes across the city. Videos circulating on social media show groups of individuals climbing out of sewer systems at night. The footage has raised…
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The trial of Jeffrey Donaldson has heard testimony from a key witness, known as Witness B, who described details of an alleged rape. Witness B, who claims to have been abused as a child, stated in a police interview that…