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May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales
About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the SeneddAnd here is the eve-of-poll statement that Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Plaid Cymru leader, issued yesterday.Service is a value which has always sustained Wales. It's a value instilled in me from a young age by my parents, both teachers. It's a value I've sought to pass on to my children - the gift of giving back to the people and places who gave us so much.Tomorrow is a chance for the people of Wales to choose who serves our nation for the next four years. It's Plaid Cymru's deep sense of service to Wales - focusing just on our needs and our future - that first drew me to politics.Today is Scotland's opportunity to choose a better future by voting SNP for real action on the cost of living, to lock Nigel Farage out of power, and to secure a fresh start with independence.
JD Sports warns Iran war could hit consumer spending and raise prices
Retail group with 4,800 stores worldwide expects drop in profits this year amid muted market'
Woman jailed in Somalia for peaceful protest ‘stripped, kicked and beaten’
In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the governmentA woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by her guards.Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, told the Guardian she was stripped naked by two male guards in a room monitored by CCTV, kicked, beaten with a baton and left for two days in a small cell without food. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Iran reviewing peace proposal as Trump says a deal ‘very possible’
The US and Iran have offered conflicting messages over the likelihood of a deal being reached imminentlyMorning and welcome to the Guardian's continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.The US and Iran have offered conflicting messages over the state of negotiations to end the war, with Donald Trump signalling the talks were very good" and a deal very possible".News of a possible deal followed Trump's abrupt U-turn on a US military operation to guide ships out of the strait of Hormuz, dubbed Project Freedom". Trump said the decision to pause the mission on Tuesday - two days after it was launched - was to give peace a chance, but NBC reported that it was suspended after Saudi Arabia refused to allow the US military to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation. US officials told the American broadcaster that Gulf allies were caught off guard by the sudden announcement of Project Freedom, and that it had angered the leadership in Saudi Arabia.The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that the US's behaviour had deviated the path of diplomacy towards threats, pressure and sanctions" and that Tehran could not trust Washington. In a statement carried by the Iranian state-run Press TV, Pezeshkian said Iran had entered into dialogue with the US twice and on both occasions, military aggression against Iran took place concurrently with the negotiations. Such behaviour is effectively like stabbing from behind'".Iran has denied any involvement in damage to a South Korean-operated vessel in the strait of Hormuz, which suffered an explosion and fire on Monday. Trump blamed the incident on an Iranian attack, while South Korea's foreign ministry said the cause of the fire would only be confirmed after the vessel is inspected. The Iran embassy in Seoul issued a statement this morning rejecting the allegations, saying safe passage through the waterway requires strict adherence to Iranian regulations.The damage and destruction inflicted on US military sites across the Middle East during the war is far larger than what has been publicly acknowledged by the Trump administration or previously reported, according to analysis by the Washington Post. Reviewing satellite imagery, the newspaper found Iranian airstrikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 US structures or pieces of equipment, including hangars, barracks, fuel depots, aircraft and key radar, communications and air defence equipment. The US Central Command declined to comment on the report.In Lebanon, where a ceasefire has demonstrably failed to stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, three people were killed this morning in Israeli strikes on Nabatieh south of the country, according to the official Lebanese National News Agency. The Israeli military said one of its soldiers was seriously injured by an explosive-laden Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon yesterday. It did not say where the attack took place.In Gaza, where another ceasefire appears to be fraying, an Israeli airstrike has killed Azzam Khalil al-Hayya, the son of Hamas political bureau leader and chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, according to senior Hamas official Basim Naim. Azzam succumbed to his injuries this morning after being struck in an Israeli attack last night in Gaza City, Reuters reported. He is the fourth son of Hamas's exiled Gaza chief to have been killed in Israeli attacks. Continue reading...
Latvia investigates drones ‘from Russia’ that crashed near empty oil facilities - Europe live
Four empty oil tanks were reportedly damaged, although it's unclear whether the drones belong to Ukraine or RussiaMeanwhile, Romania has just reported a brief violation of its airspace by drones taking part in a Russian attack on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine last night.The drone was monitored by two F-16 patrolling aircraft and tracked as it crossed into Romania's airspace in the Chilia area, the country's defence ministry said in a statement. Continue reading...
‘Came here with hope’ and ‘died unseen’: tearful crowd says goodbye to homeless man Bikram Lama
People gathered at dusk under the fig tree canopy of Sydney's Hyde Park to pay tribute to the 32-year-old who died nearby and laid undiscovered for up to a week
Two Britons self-isolating after returning to UK from hantavirus-hit ship, say officials
Pair left MV Hondius before outbreak was detected and are not reporting symptoms, according to UK Health Security AgencyTwo people who were onboard a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus have returned to the UK and are self-isolating, British health officials have said.Neither of the two British people, who left MV Hondius at St Helena in late April, are reporting symptoms, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKSA). Continue reading...
‘Restaurants won’t survive’: Michelin chef opens venues abroad to withstand UK taxes
Jason Atherton, who has restaurants in Dubai, St Moritz and now Tuscany, says it's tough to stay afloat in UK hospitality industryA British Michelin-starred chef says he is opening restaurants abroad to subsidise his UK venues against a backdrop of high taxes and a struggling hospitality sector.Jason Atherton is now in Forte dei Marmi, on the Tuscan coast in Italy, where he is preparing his newest opening, Maria's, which will be in the Principessa hotel. The Sheffield-born chef now has restaurants all over the world, including in Dubai and St Moritz. Continue reading...
News live: antisemitism envoy tells royal commission Australian leaders ‘more engaged’ since Bondi attack; Judith Neilson’s former secretary facing additional fraud charges
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Police search for thieves who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of beehives from rural NSW property
Local beekeeper Mitch McLennan says hive thefts have become quite commonplace' due to rise of parasitic varroa mites
Met officers investigated over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed abuse complaints
IOPC has launched investigation into one serving and four former police officers for potential misconductA serving Metropolitan police officer and four former officers are being investigated over their handling of allegations of sexual abuse made against Mohamed Al Fayed, according to reports.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the five individuals for potential misconduct following complaints against the former Harrods owner, who died in 2023 aged 94. Continue reading...
Gas companies will be forced to set aside local supply under major Labor shakeup
Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes
New gasfield approved near Twelve Apostles puts climate and ‘pristine’ ocean in jeopardy, environmentalists warn
Victorian and federal Labor governments greenlight Otway basin drilling project with potential to supply one-third of state's gas
Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections
Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surgePolling has opened across England, Scotland and Wales in a series of local, mayoral and parliamentary contests - the biggest electoral test Keir Starmer and the Labour government have faced since the 2024 general election.As millions of people across Great Britain go to the polls on Thursday, party leaders are poised for a set of results that could fundamentally change the political landscape nationally in Scotland and Wales, and across local authorities in England. Continue reading...
Europe’s AI translation industry told it risks reputation by partnering with US firms
Partnership between top startup DeepL and Amazon comes amid concern about Silicon Valley's monopoly over digital infrastructureAI companies in Europe risk losing their world-leading status in the field of machine translation, industry figures have said, after the decision by one of the continent's leading startups to partner with Amazon's cloud computing division provoked alarm.While businesses in the EU have generally lagged behind the US and China in AI adoption, a small group of European companies have cornered the global market for high-quality machine translations for professional use. Continue reading...
Arthur Miller opens up about marriage to Marilyn Monroe in newly unearthed recordings
Exclusive: Taped conversations also cover playwright's relationship with fame, self-doubt and communismHe was one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century and she was one of the greatest actors. In newly unearthed recordings made over a period of nearly three decades, Arthur Miller opened up about his short-lived marriage to Marilyn Monroe, saying she wanted a husband who was a father, lover, friend and agent," and the child she longed for would have been an additional problem".In taped conversations with his friend and biographer Prof Christopher Bigsby, Miller said he had felt death was always on her [Monroe's] shoulder - always". He had believed that if he did not take care of her life" she would come to a catastrophic end". Continue reading...
Neo-Nazi Joel Davis charged with inciting hatred over ‘Abolish the Jewish lobby’ rally at NSW parliament
Davis, 32, arrested on Wednesday and charged with inciting hatred and causing fear. Arrest comes after police criticised at royal commission into antisemitism
Rewilding giants: captive elephants rehomed in Europe’s first sanctuary
Julie, once a circus elephant, and Kariba, from a Belgian zoo, are to be moved to a former ranch in PortugalEurope's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, which is opening to offer a more natural environment for some of the 600 animals still held in captivity across the continent, is to receive its first arrivals.Julie, Portugal's last circus elephant, will be moved next month to the animal charity Pangea's multimillion pound sanctuary in the Alentejo, 200km (124 miles) east of Lisbon, close to the border with Spain. Continue reading...
Cut UK speed limits to reduce Iran war impact on consumers, thinktank urges
Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war on consumers, a thinktank has said.Capping legal speeds at 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would help reduce fuel demand and combat soaring oil prices triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Continue reading...
UAE’s ruling royal family benefits from more than €71m in EU farming subsidies
Al Nahyans' control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farmsThe United Arab Emirates' ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed.A cross-border investigation by DeSmog and shared with the Guardian found subsidiaries controlled by the Al Nahyans collected more than 71m (61m) in six years for farmland it controls in Romania, Italy and Spain. Continue reading...
New Hungarian PM’s voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds
Exclusive: Voters remain split on issues critical to EU, such as support for Ukraine and dependence on Russian energyMore than three-quarters of Hungarians who voted for Peter Magyar in last month's election want his government to do more to address the climate crisis, and more than 70% want him to protect LGBTQ+ rights, a poll has found.Magyar's opposition Tisza party won a supermajority in the vote, bringing an end to Viktor Orban's 16 years in power. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Saturday, weeks after the results set off celebrations in Budapest and Brussels. Continue reading...
French professor accused of ‘gigantic hoax’ after inventing Nobel-style prize
Authorities investigate Florent Montaclair over award given to himself and others including Noam ChomskyAt a ceremony at the French national assembly attended by Nobel prize winners, former government ministers, MPs, decorated scientists and academics, all attention was on a previously unknown literature professor.Florent Montaclair, then 46, a balding, bespectacled figure in an ill-fitting suit and rose-coloured shirt, was receiving the 2016 Gold Medal of Philology - the study of linguistics - from an international society of the same name. Continue reading...
Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he saw video of his Epstein testimony, say House oversight committee Democrats – as it happened
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LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reposts scathing AI-generated ad
Ex-TV star launches viral video a day before debate with mayor Karen Bass and city council member Nithya RamanLos Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reposted a scathing AI-generated ad on X on Tuesday, which cast the city as a bleak hellscape under its current leadership.In the viral video, created by film-maker Charlie Curran, flames engulf the Hollywood sign; a socialist militia patrols the streets; and California's political brass, including governor Gavin Newsom, mayor Karen Bass and former vice-president Kamala Harris, are depicted as royal bourgeois who care little for their subjects' plights. Continue reading...
Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US
Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in regionOfficials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise ship, amid reports that a number of passengers have already returned to their home countries.Argentina, where the cruise to Antarctica departed, is consistently ranked by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having the highest incidence of the rare, rodent-borne disease in Latin America. Investigators there are working to contact trace the source of contamination. Continue reading...
US says migration has made Europe an ‘incubator’ for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy
The 16-page report was led by Trump-ally Sebastian Gorka, and places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counter-terrorism effortsThe Trump administration has accused Europe of being an incubator" for terrorism fuelled by mass migration, in a new counter-terrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday.The strategy also focuses on rooting out violent left-wing extremists" including radically pro-transgender" groups, as Trump's conservative administration steps up its political attacks on opponents. Continue reading...
Macron says ‘all parties must lift the blockades’ – as it happened
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‘We just want our children to be safe’: two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp
Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria
Cook more at home to reduce ultra-processed food intake, say cardiologist groups
Clinical consensus statement' also urges heart doctors to advise patients to not eat late at night, and chew slowlyWant to reduce your intake of ultra-processed food? If so, cook at home more often, don't eat late at night and chew your food more slowly.Those are among some of the tips doctors have offered to help people limit the amount of UPF they consume given the acute and growing danger it poses to human health worldwide. Continue reading...
Man charged in DC shooting was walking near JD Vance’s motorcade, agent says
Michael Marx was shot by authorities multiple times and then taken to a hospital after bystander was woundedA man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington monument this week was walking along the path of JD Vance's motorcade before the shooting and made a vulgar remark about the White House after the confrontation, according to a court filing on Wednesday.Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was shot multiple times during Monday's confrontation and was in the back of an ambulance on his way to a hospital when he said: F-k the White House' and Kill me, kill me, kill me'", a Secret Service agent said in an affidavit. Continue reading...
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
University of California at Los Angeles says admissions are based on merit' and it complies with state and federal lawsThe US Department of Justice found on Wednesday that the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles illegally considered race in admissions as the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of colleges' processes for selecting students.The finding escalates the Trump administration's ongoing standoff with UCLA, which has focused mostly on the main campus's response to allegations of antisemitic harassment. Continue reading...
Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship as Spain says vessel can dock
British guide Martin Anstee, 56, among those evacuated from MV Hondius, which is now heading for Canary Islands
Howard Lutnick answers questions from US House over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Democrats sharply criticize the US commerce secretary's testimony, saying he was dishonest' and should resignThe US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, appeared before the House oversight and reform committee on Wednesday to answer questions over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Lutnick agreed in March to sit for a transcribed interview with the committee after the justice department's release of millions of documents related to Epstein, which included documents showing that Lutnick continued correspondence with Epstein after the disgraced financier had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor. The session is part of the committee's broader investigation into Epstein. Continue reading...
Fertiliser shortages will have ‘dramatic’ effect on global food prices, warns farming boss
Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a dramatic" impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain's most powerful property and farming companies.Mark Preston, executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group, controlled by the Duke of Westminster, said fertiliser was already quite expensive" before the 50% to 70% surge in prices since the start of the Iran war in late February. Continue reading...
Sudanese asylum seekers challenge Home Office rule changes for refugees
Shabana Mahmood has announced plan to cut leave to remain from five years to 30 months, to concern of UN refugee agencyTwo Sudanese asylum seekers are challenging a central element of Labour's plans to strip refugees of basic rights, rejecting the home secretary's accusation that they are asylum shoppers".Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to halve refugees' leave to remain in the UK, from five years to 30 months. Previously, people could apply for permanent settlement after five years but now refugees will have to wait 20 years before being eligible. Continue reading...
Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California
With gas more than $6 in state, delivery of about 2m barrels is last planned shipment to pass through strait of Hormuz
Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
After two years in parliament, the Reform UK leader has brought in 2m on top of his Commons salary
Nigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows
Reform UK leader has registered wide range of financial interests on top of his Commons salary since July 2024
Influencer Clavicular faces charges in Florida tied to alligator shooting video
Video shows looksmaxxing' influencer shooting an apparently already dead alligator in the EvergladesA controversial social media influencer known as Clavicular is facing charges in connection with a live stream showing him shooting an apparently already dead alligator in the Everglades, local Florida media has reported.Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters and is known for the practice of looksmaxxing", faces charges of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property, according to legal files obtained by television station ABC6 in South Florida. The charges stem from his alleged actions in a 26 March live stream. Continue reading...
Two US potato chip brands recalled amid salmonella concerns
Utz issues voluntary recall for certain varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips over contamination linked to seasoning
Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her facial features for Avatar character
Suit says director used Q'orianka Kilcher's features without permission after seeing her in advert for The New World
Indiana shows Republicans have two choices: align with Trump or get ousted
Though Trump's popularity has dwindled, staying loyal to him seems to still be a winning strategy among the GOP
Scottish mum stuck abroad after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules
Sarah Schloegl was unable to board flight home from Spain as 11-month-old lacked documents needed under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen has been stranded abroad after her 11-month-old baby was prevented from boarding a flight because of new rules regarding dual nationals.Sarah Schloegl was unable to board a Ryanair flight from Alicante last week after she went to Spain for a short break with her Austrian husband, Philipp, their three-year-old daughter and 11-month-old baby. Continue reading...
Norwegian government attacked over decision to reopen North Sea gasfields
Approval for exploration in 70 new areas prompts fierce backlash from fossil fuel opponentsThe Norwegian government has been heavily criticised for approving plans to reopen three North Sea gasfields nearly three decades after they were closed to help fill the gap in energy supplies created by the Middle East war.Amid sharp price rises in oil and gas since the US and Israel's attack on Iran in February, Oslo has also given its approval for oil and gas companies to explore in 70 new locations in the North Sea, Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea. Continue reading...
Lacunar strokes caused by widening of arteries in brain, study suggests
Finding would explain why type of stroke affecting about 35,000 a year in UK is not as responsive to some medicationThe cause of a type of stroke that affects about 35,000 people across the UK each year has been uncovered by researchers and may explain why some medications are ineffective as treatment.Lacunar strokes, which account for a quarter of all strokes in the UK, had been linked to the blockage of arteries in the brain by fatty deposits. However, a study published on Wednesday suggests they are not caused by blocked arteries but by the enlargement and widening of arteries in the brain. Continue reading...
TikTok’s algorithm favored Republican content in 2024 US elections, study finds
Researchers found that TikTok's For You pages prioritized pro-Republican content in New York, Texas and GeorgiaA study published Wednesday in the journal Nature finds that TikTok's algorithm systematically prioritized pro-Republican content in three states leading up to the 2024 US elections.Researchers created hundreds of dummy accounts and conditioned them to mimic real users' behavior by watching a set of videos either aligned with the US Democratic or Republican parties. Then, they tracked the videos TikTok recommended on these accounts' For You pages, TikTok's main feed. Continue reading...
Reform-led Lancashire county council could quit refugee resettlement scheme
Councillor announces plan to withdraw from government-funded programme on eve of local elections
‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss
Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi's party forcefully captured' election that ended her party's 15 years in powerA political showdown is taking place in the Indian state of West Bengal as the chief minister, Mamata Banerjee - India's most powerful female politician - has dramatically refused to resign after she lost elections to the prime minister's party this week.On Monday, Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) won an overwhelming victory in the state elections in West Bengal, where Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress party (TMC) have been in power for 15 years. Continue reading...
Dozens of former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk
New owner Modella Capital, which rebranded shops to TG Jones, blames weak consumer spendingDozens of former WH Smith stores are likely to close, putting thousands of jobs at risk under a radical restructuring plan by their new owner, which had rebranded the shops to TG Jones,The investment company Modella Capital, which bought WH Smith's chain of 480 high street stores for 76m last year, blamed weak consumer spending" as it set out the plan to landlords on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Oil and gas prices fall sharply, driven by hopes of strait of Hormuz reopening – business live
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has announced the strait of Hormuz could reopen following the end of threats from aggressors'Job vacancies in the UK bounced back in March but remained near a five-year low, and openings for graduates slumped more than a third.UK job vacancies showed signs of recovery in March, rising 3.74% month-on-month to 752,711 - the second monthly increase after an extended period of decline, according to the job matching platform Adzuna. Yet despite this tentative rebound, the overall picture remains tough for job seekers. Vacancies are still 13.60% lower than in March 2025, and the market remains near its weakest level since 2021.Like BP last week, these are unearned windfall profits driven by Trump's war with Iran.Equinor now wants to cash in even more by developing the Rosebank oil field, which would be a terrible deal for the UK. This government must put the needs of the British public - for affordable energy and a safe climate - ahead of this Norwegian oil giant's relentless pursuit of profit. Continue reading...
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