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Friday 25 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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22:55
Australia news
Australia politics live: James Paterson says One Nation needs ‘increased scrutiny’; minimum wage rate set today
Australia's minimum wage rate is set to be announced today, a decision that will impact the country's low-income workers. The Fair Work Commission's ruling is highly anticipated, as it will determine the financial outlook for many Australians. Meanwhile, Liberal senator…
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22:54
Politics
Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting finished
Peter Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings prior to completion of his vetting process for the role of US ambassador. The revelation emerges from a second batch of released files related to his appointment. Mandelson, a former Labour minister, was…
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22:47
Australia news
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Billionaire wealth surges again, Reynolds repays expenses, new cancer drug hope
Australia's billionaire class has seen a significant surge in wealth, with the total wealth of the richest individuals growing by $25 billion over the past year. Oxfam's analysis of the rich list reveals this substantial increase. Meanwhile, mining magnate Gina…
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22:17
UK news
Ex-Police Federation boss confident he will be ‘exonerated’ of corruption claims
Mukund Krisha, former chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, faces allegations of fraud and corruption. Krisha has expressed confidence that he will be cleared of these claims. He served as chairman of the staff association from 2012…
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22:08
Technology
Debugging: Google requests permission to release 32m mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google has submitted a request to the US government to release 32 million genetically modified mosquitoes in California and Florida. The mosquitoes, which are male and sterile, are intended to mate with wild female mosquitoes, reducing the population of illness-spreading…
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21:53
Politics
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Mandelson lobbied hard for advisory firm after Labour victory, papers show
Lord Mandelson, former Labour minister and president of advisory firm Global Counsel, engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with government ministers following Labour's election victory. Released papers, including emails and WhatsApp messages, detail his interactions with key officials. Mandelson's communications focused…
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21:08
Education
University of Manchester to investigate sexual harassment of female medical students
The University of Manchester has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment targeting female medical students. Approximately 20 students have reported receiving anonymous late-night phone calls from men, with the callers making intimidating, demeaning, and belittling comments. These incidents…
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21:00
Science
Scientists uncover Feynman’s formula for finding best holiday restaurant
Physicist Richard Feynman's lesser-known work on optimal stopping theory has resurfaced, offering a mathematical solution to finding the best holiday restaurant. Feynman's formula, derived from probability theory, aims to minimize the time spent searching for a better option. The concept,…
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21:00
Media
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CBS News veterans urge Paramount CEO to ‘uphold editorial independence’ at 60 Minutes
Dozens of former CBS News staffers have written to Paramount CEO David Ellison, urging him to maintain editorial independence at 60 Minutes. The letter comes after several high-profile firings on the show, including the departure of executive producer Susan Zirinsky.…
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20:23
Politics
Mandelson files reveal Labour party is riddled with doubts and infighting
Documents related to Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein have been released, shedding light on internal Labour party dynamics. The files reveal significant doubts and infighting within the party. Ministers' concerns about Mandelson's associations with Epstein are evident, but the…
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20:16
Politics
Mandelson files reveal a man for whom betrayal is a way of life | John Crace
Recently released files from the National Archives shed light on Peter Mandelson's time in government. The documents reveal Mandelson's tendency to criticize colleagues and allies in private. As a key figure in the Labour Party during the 1990s and 2000s,…
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20:12
Technology
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Anthropic confidentially files for initial public offering on US stock market
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering on the US stock market. This move comes as the financial stakes of the AI race continue to escalate. Elon Musk's SpaceX and OpenAI are also…
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19:57
US news
New Mexico identifies remains of nuclear lab employee missing for a year
New Mexico authorities have identified the remains of Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who went missing over a year ago. Casias' remains were found alongside a handgun, though details of the discovery are limited. The case had…
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19:47
Culture
British Museum director defends call to postpone Jewish culture month lecture
British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan has defended the decision to postpone a lecture on ancient Israel and Judah, part of Jewish culture month. The lecture was scheduled to feature a professor from the University of Haifa. Cullinan stated that cultural…
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19:43
Politics
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Why have two US commentators been banned from entering the UK?
The UK has banned two US commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, from entering the country. Both men are known for their left-wing views and online presence. Uygur is the founder of The Young Turks, a progressive news network, while…
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19:42
Politics
What is new in the latest release of Peter Mandelson documents?
The latest release of documents from Peter Mandelson, former UK Labour Party director of communications and EU trade commissioner, sheds light on his views on the party's current leadership. Mandelson, who served as a key advisor to former Prime Minister…
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19:27
Business
EasyJet is an obvious takeover target, but US approach may not be a flyer
EasyJet is considered a prime target for a takeover due to its strong brand and significant presence in the European short-haul market. US investment firm Castlelake's recent approach has sparked speculation about a potential deal. However, the valuation of EasyJet…
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19:14
UK news
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‘Utter disaster’: Alan Bates attacks schemes compensating post office operators
The UK government's plans to compensate post office operators affected by the Horizon IT scandal have been criticized by campaigner Alan Bates. Bates, who has led the fight for justice for subpostmasters, described the current schemes as an "utter disaster".…
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19:00
Science
‘I was getting ready to say goodbye’: cancer patient’s hope after smart drug success
Pat Brogan, a cancer patient, has seen significant improvement in his condition after participating in a clinical trial for a smart drug. The treatment, designed to prevent cancer from hiding from the immune system, has shown promising results. Brogan was…
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19:00
Society
Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows
A recent clinical trial has yielded promising results for a new smart drug that targets cancer cells. The experimental tablet has been shown to shrink tumors by approximately 30% in patients with common forms of the disease. This breakthrough is…
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