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Geopolitics

Bank of England urged to do more to tackle climate crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

Environmental groups mark 10 years since Mark Carney’s ‘short-term horizons’ speech with plea to act ‘while there’s still time’A coalition of 10 campaign group…

Geopolitics

‘Maggots raining down’: survey lays bare dire state of courts in England and Wales

The Guardian – World · Europe

Asbestos and faeces flooding cells also among problems contributing to huge backlog in cases, Law Society findsAsbestos, mould, rotten seagulls and cells flood…

Geopolitics

At least 20 people reported injured after drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two people seriously injured, says national ambulance service as military says drone was launched from YemenAt least 20 people have been injured, two seriously…

Geopolitics

Escaping Gaza City, while reporting on its destruction – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

Malak A Tantesh on fleeing the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and becoming a reporter in the most dangerous place on Earth for journalistsMalak A Tantesh is …

Geopolitics

Irish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin and leftwing independent Catherine Connolly in running for jobA former government minister, a former spo…

Geopolitics

King Felipe pleads with Israel to ‘stop massacre and abhorrent acts’ in Gaza

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spain’s monarch uses UN speech to attack Israel’s actions in Gaza saying ‘we can’t keep silent or look the other way’King Felipe of Spain has begged Israel to …

Geopolitics

Family of three are first arrivals in UK under ‘one in, one out’ immigration deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Small child part of first reciprocal intake after removal of four asylum seekers from Britain to France over past weekA family of three including a small child…

Geopolitics

‘Science demands action’: world leaders and UN push climate agenda forward despite Trump’s attacks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leaders unveil new targets to cut planet-heating pollution after Trump called climate crisis a ‘con job’World leaders have unveiled new targets to cut planet-h…

Geopolitics

Denmark airport closed due to drones, two days after incursions in Copenhagen and Oslo

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police said the drones over Aalborg airport followed a similar pattern to the ones that had halted flights at Copenhagen airport a few days earlierDenmark’s Aa…

Geopolitics

Unite to end wars and tackle climate crisis, Australian PM tells UN in veiled swipe at US isolationism

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese also resurrects bid for temporary seat on UN security councilFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…

Geopolitics

Electricity generation costs would be up to 50% higher if Australia stuck with coal and gas only

The Guardian – World · Europe

Griffith University experts reveal the 30% increase in consumer power bills since 2021 would have been worse under fossil fuel-only scenarioGet our breaking ne…

Geopolitics

Bali hospital denies allegation of organ theft after body of Australian repatriated without heart

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australian officials demanded answers after the body of Byron Haddow was returned without his heartA Bali hospital has denied allegations it was involved in or…

Geopolitics

Liberal Gisele Kapterian concedes defeat in Bradfield 145 days after federal election

The Guardian – World · Europe

Candidate abandons her court challenge to election result in blue-ribbon seat, saying she is satisfied independent Nicolette Boele wonFollow our Australia news…

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Wells rejects Musk’s X’s concerns about social media ban; University of Wollongong underpays staff $6.6m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says China should do more on cutting carbon emissions, incl…

Geopolitics

Horror film digitally altered in China to make gay couple straight

The Guardian – World · Europe

Viewers outraged after same-sex wedding scene changed in Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison BrieAn Australian horror film featuring a scene with a same-…

Geopolitics

Vanuatu working toward UN vote aimed at fighting fossil-fuel industry influence

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ralph Regenvanu, minister of climate change for the Pacific island nation, says step taken on ‘behalf of everybody’Vanuatu is working on securing a UN vote to …

Geopolitics

As it happened – deadly cyclone makes landfall in China after devastating Hong Kong, Taiwan and Philippines

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here:Ragasa: 17 killed in Taiwan as storm batters Hong KongIn pictures: Ragasa’s path of destructionSu…

Geopolitics

Wealthy investors from US, China and Hong Kong top applications for New Zealand’s ‘golden visa’ scheme

The Guardian – World · Europe

Since new rules for the Active Investor Plus visa came into effect in April, applicant numbers have almost tripledWealthy investors from the US, China and Hong…

Geopolitics

Renowned ‘sponge city’ architect Kongjian Yu dies in Brazil plane crash

The Guardian – World · Europe

The 62-year-old Chinese landscape architect was killed with three others while filming in the Pantanal wetlandsKongjian Yu, one of the world’s most famous land…

Geopolitics

Former president Peter Mutharika defeats incumbent in Malawi presidential election

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lazarus Chakwera, who presided over a multi-year economic crisis, concedes election after 85-year-old Mutharika wins 56.8% of voteMalawians have voted in an 85…

Geopolitics

Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

BBC News – World · Europe

Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.

Geopolitics

Watch: Moment water shatters glass doors of Hong Kong hotel

BBC News – World · Europe

A person was swept off their feet as water burst into the building.

Geopolitics

Watch: White House replaces President Biden portrait with image of an autopen

BBC News – World · Europe

President Donald Trump has previously claimed Biden used an autopen to sign important documents, including pardons.

Geopolitics

Kimmel pulls no punches as he sends defiant message to Trump

BBC News – World · Europe

The US talk show host isn't backing down after being suspended; it seems to have hardened his resolve.

Geopolitics

Born in India, but not Indian: 'Stateless' man fights for citizenship

BBC News – World · Europe

Bahison Ravindran thought he was an Indian by birth - until police declared his passport invalid.

Geopolitics

Italian actress and star of The Leopard Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87

BBC News – World · Europe

The actress, who starred in Fellini's 8 1/2, is synonymous with the golden age of Italian cinema.

Geopolitics

Howling winds and sheets of rain: Inside Chinese city battered by Typhoon Ragasa

BBC News – World · Europe

The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.

Geopolitics

Rosenberg: Russia brushes off Trump's claim of 'paper tiger' in aimless war

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg says far from being riled by Trump's comments, Russia's response has so far been restrained.

Geopolitics

Greenland contraception scandal victims hear Danish PM's emotional apology

BBC News – World · Europe

One woman was given an ovation for saying the apology was crucial for the victims to move on.

Geopolitics

Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight

BBC News – World · Europe

They had started legal action against Ghana for agreeing to accept them from the US.

Geopolitics

Phone spyware scandal in Greece moves to court as critics claim cover-up

BBC News – World · Europe

Four people go on trial accused of misdemeanours but opponents ask why no government officials have been charged.

Geopolitics

Jimmy Kimmel calls out 'anti-American' threats to free speech in tearful TV return

BBC News – World · Europe

The comedian returned from a brief suspension after comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Geopolitics

Landmark deal paves way for cheaper HIV protection jab

BBC News – World · Europe

The drug - a twice-yearly injection – reduces the current HIV treatment cost in developing countries.

Geopolitics

Gaza City medics describe hospital overwhelmed by casualties from Israeli strikes

BBC News – World · Europe

Australian doctors say they are having to operate in filthy conditions with few or no anaesthetics.

Geopolitics

Killed seeking food - Jeremy Bowen on Abdullah's shooting and Gaza's lethal aid system

BBC News – World · Europe

Inside Panorama and BBC Eye's investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan

BBC News – World · Europe

Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.

Geopolitics

The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…again

BBC News – World · Europe

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

Geopolitics

Israeli forces near Gaza City centre as Hamas reportedly prepares for street-to-street fighting

BBC News – World · Europe

Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee Gaza City since Israel launched its ground offensive last week.

Geopolitics

Malawi's ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85

BBC News – World · Europe

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

Geopolitics

Twenty injured in Yemen drone attack on Israel, rescuers and military say

BBC News – World · Europe

Two have been taken to hospital with serious shrapnel injuries, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says.

Geopolitics

Italy condemns 'drone attack' on Gaza aid flotilla and deploys frigate

BBC News – World · Europe

Italy's defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla's boats after what he says was a drone attack by unidentified perpetrators off Crete.

Geopolitics

Meet the history-making astronauts headed for the Moon

BBC News – World · Europe

Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.

Geopolitics

'Anti-ICE' message on ammunition at Dallas shooting that killed immigration detainee

BBC News – World · Europe

The gunman fired at an unmarked van near the detention facility, before taking his own life, officials say.

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, hospitals say, as offensive expands

BBC News – World · Europe

Women and children were among 20 people who died when a strike hit a building sheltering displaced families, first responders say.

Geopolitics

Russia will expand aggression beyond Ukraine if not stopped, Zelensky warns

BBC News – World · Europe

Vladimir Putin "will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper", the Ukrainian president tells the UN.

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