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Saturday 26 September 2026 · London Updated hourly · The Guardian source
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Rebel Wilson has won her defamation case against Bauer Media. The judge ruled that Charlotte MacInnes, on behalf of Bauer, failed to establish that the publications caused or were likely to cause serious harm to Wilson. This decision comes after…
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The US has renewed strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, escalating tensions in the region. These strikes come as diplomatic efforts are underway in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal. The US military has been targeting Iranian-backed…
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UK inflation cools faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices drop – business live
UK inflation has slowed to 2.6% in June, exceeding expectations. This marks a decrease from the 3.0% rate recorded in May. The drop is largely attributed to decreasing food and fuel prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation…
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UK inflation has fallen to 2.6% in June, exceeding expectations. This decrease is a welcome development for the new Prime Minister, who has pledged to reduce the cost of living and improve the economy. The previous annual inflation rate was…
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JBS, a leading global meat producer, is facing a legal challenge in the Netherlands over its $6 billion expansion plan. Greenpeace has petitioned the Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its expansion aims align with its responsibilities to…
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How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area
Britain's electoral system has long been a topic of debate, with proponents of proportional representation arguing it would lead to a more representative parliament. Exclusive polling modelling provides insight into how the UK parliament could change under different voting systems.…
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Iranians are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as airstrikes, repression, and water shortages become a regular part of daily life. The country has been embroiled in conflict for months, with widespread protests and a severe crackdown by authorities. Residents describe…
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The US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal has led to a crisis with far-reaching consequences. President Trump's decision to abandon the agreement has resulted in a significant escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. The White House's approach…
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Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
A Melbourne court is hearing the case of a well-connected man accused of rape. The prosecution argues that the alleged victim's account, despite having gaps or inconsistencies, is credible. The prosecutor stated that if the woman had fabricated the claims,…
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Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, has sparked criticism from domestic violence advocates after suggesting that domestic violence is a "two-way street". Her comments came in response to a question about women experiencing abuse. Hanson advised women being…
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Mars, the Red Planet, may have had a more dynamic past than previously thought. Research suggests that rivers of magma once flowed beneath its crust, indicating a period of significant volcanic activity. This finding comes from a study of Mars'…
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Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has spoken about the moment an attack killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The strike occurred on the first day of the conflict. Araghchi said he was pulled from the rubble and has since…
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Hackney council has announced plans to demolish the Keith Miller sports pitch, a beloved football cage in east London, by the end of the year. The site will be redeveloped to build urgently needed social homes. Local residents and users…
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Research has found that 16 million people in England and Wales live more than a 1km round trip from a defibrillator accessible 24/7. Cardiac arrests occur when the heart suddenly stops beating, often due to a heart attack or other…
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‘I fell in love with the art of coffee-making’: the female baristas shaking up Somalia’s booming cafe scene
Mogadishu's cafe scene is experiencing a surge in growth, driven in part by female baristas. Following years of conflict, the city is seeing a decrease in violence, allowing for increased economic activity. Coffee shops have become hubs for social gathering…
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Great Britain's grid operator, National Grid ESO (NG ESO), has denied allegations of a cover-up over its decision-making during a recent heatwave. The allegations were made by a Conservative MP, who suggested that staff had prioritized political considerations over technical…
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Conservation efforts in Trevone Bay, Cornwall, are yielding promising results for baby lobsters. Juveniles raised in a hatchery have a significantly higher chance of survival, with odds 1,000 times greater than their wild-born counterparts. This initiative aims to bolster declining…
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‘The bed you thought was safe, isn’t safe’: how Zoe Watts survived drug-facilitated rape – and fought back
Zoe Watts, a survivor of drug-facilitated rape, has spoken out about her traumatic experience. Her husband had been secretly adding sedatives to her evening tea for years, rendering her unconscious and vulnerable to abuse. This form of assault is often…
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A baby puffin has been spotted on the Dorset coast, marking the first sighting in three decades. The chick, known as a puffling, was seen at a nesting site near Chesil Cove. This location is the last known regular puffin…
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Japan has recorded its first "kokushobi", or "cruelly hot day", with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in several cities. The term was coined in April to describe days with extreme heat. Cities such as Tokyo and Nagoya experienced sweltering…