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Fines might be needed to deter travellers from retrieving hand luggage, says official from airlines body Iata

Sources say much delayed Dip is close to sign-off but only after some of the Labour government's worst infightingCabinet relations have been left badly damaged by the protracted row over the defence investment plan (Dip), according to Whitehall sources who say the standoff has led to some of the worst infighting since Labour took power.Ministers are putting the final touches on the plan, which is expected to be published in the coming weeks after departments agreed to cut their capital budgets by about 1% to pay for additional military spending. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Landscape painter was also a keen musician and played a cello made for him by his friend and mentorHe was one of Britain's greatest landscape painters, with masterpieces including The Hay Wain and View on the Stour near Dedham But John Constable was also a keen musician - and his personal cello, which he commissioned, is to be played in public for the first time in 100 years after its restoration.The instrument was made in 1802 and it is thought Constable may have played it in a local band in his home village of East Bergholt in Suffolk. Continue reading...

Short story collection All Around the World will be available for 1 in bid to widen access to quality fictionAn initiative that aims to widen access to Booker prize-winning authors is set to launch this week, as research finds that more than a third of UK adults find it hard to read books through to the end.The Booker Prize Foundation is launching a short story collection entitled All Around the World, including works by the Booker prize winners Anne Enright, David Szalay and International Booker prize nominee Nadifa Mohamed. The collection was curated by another former winner, Roddy Doyle. Continue reading...

Protectionist measures will deal blow to country's budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chiefNew EU limits on steel imports could destroy Ukraine's industry and deal a big blow to the country's budget as it defends itself against Russia, according to the head of its biggest steelmaker.Yuriy Ryzhenkov, the chief executive of Metinvest, said the new EU quota system due on 1 July could kill the Ukrainian steel industry". Continue reading...

As the Makerfield byelection and a potential leadership challenge loom, there is a sense the PM is looking to create impacts that lastAs the weeks ticked down to her departure from Downing Street in 2019, Theresa May had a plan. Not only did she want to put a net zero target into law, but she wanted the UK to be the first major economy to do so. And that meant beating the French.It required the machinery of government to move more quickly than the French parliament," a No 10 official from the time recalls. And it worked: the UK target came into force in June 2019, six weeks before May handed over to Boris Johnson, and five months before the French. She had her legacy. Continue reading...

In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its experience of drone warfare with the westSitting down with the Guardian in London, Volodymyr Zelenskyy seems cheerful. More than four years after Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion, he believes Europe's biggest war since 1945 appears to be slowly turning in Ukraine's favour. The military situation is the most promising it has been for Kyiv for two and a half years, Zelenskyy says. We can't say Russia is losing this war. But we can say they are losing the initiative each day, day by day," he insists.Over the past week the Kremlin has suffered a series of setbacks. Long-range Ukrainian drones have hit Putin's home city of St Petersburg, setting fire to oil terminals and sending smoke billowing above the skyline. Similar attacks have crippled occupied Crimea. A key supply road is littered with burning lorries and tankers and the peninsula seized by Russia in 2014 is experiencing severe fuel shortages. Continue reading...

Proposals considered by government would strengthen protections for parents forced to become full-time carersThousands of parents who are forced to become full-time carers after their child becomes seriously ill would be entitled to financial support and job protections under new Hugh's law" proposals being floated by the government.Hugh's law is named after Hugh Menai-Davis, who was six when he died in 2021 just under a year after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and undergoing 10 months of intensive treatment, much of it in hospital. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Ukrainian leader says he has a very good relationship' with British monarch, who has supported his country

Measures being considered to crack down on practice that has grown as a result of Britain's housing crisisLondon councils could be banned from dumping" homeless families hundreds of miles across England under measures being considered by ministers, the Guardian has learned.MPs said vulnerable people, including women fleeing abuse, were being coerced" into choosing between rough sleeping or moving to cheap, sparsely furnished properties in some of the poorest parts of the country. Continue reading...

Victorian premier says she will always call out misogynist' views after One Nation leader says if the shoe fits'

David Ronald Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, had said he didn't want to live if his illness became intolerable, court hears

People told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from magnitude-7.8 quakeAt least 37 people have died and hundreds have been injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami alerts.The quake hit early in the morning about 20km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and 420km away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Continue reading...

Hugh Marks confirms ABC secretly engaged recruitment firm and signals sweeping changes at national broadcaster

Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans - and the government?Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara.Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time the World Cup came to Mexico and will be watching again. The city of Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past: Pele's Brazil played there in 1970, then Zico and Socrates played there in 1986. There is a real football memory there, a love affair between Guadalajara and football in general, and I expect it to be a wonderful party." Continue reading...

Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for housing woes

Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claimsFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women, was taken into police custody on Monday, as two new rape complaints were filed against him.The 67-year-old, a major figure in French pop culture with multiple top-selling albums and more than 40 film appearances, is being questioned about 13 victims, the prosecutor's office in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre said in a statement.Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading...

Prediction market apps are doubling down on paid content creators denying election results, asking them to remove posts or lose sponsorshipPopular online prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket will prohibit paid creators and affiliates from denying election results, NPR reports, as online creators spread misinformation about California's election.In a social media post, Bobby Allyn, NPR technology reporter, reports: Kalshi now says it prohibits paid creators from calling into question the integrity or accuracy of an election, legal ruling or official determination in connection with an election. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Analysis shows 72.5% of 91 judgments in England and Wales contained judicial victim-blaming, with mothers scrutinised more intenselyA report has found widespread and concerning evidence" of bias and victim-blaming in the family courts - primarily disadvantaging women.The report, Scratching the Surface: Victim-Blaming and Bias in Family Court Judgments, by the nonprofit organisation Right to Equality, will be shared with MPs on Tuesday at an event in parliament. Continue reading...

Government-funded JobsPlus trial in 10 neighbourhoods could be scalable nationwide, evaluation shows

Attorney general pick joined Trump's legal team in 2023 - there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president's wishes

In speech on Tuesday, Tory leader will claim obligation to consider equality being used to advance divisive agendas'Kemi Badenoch will vow to scrap the duty on public bodies to consider how they can promote equality as she seeks to head off the challenge from Reform UK by presenting her party as responsible but also in tune with populist anger.Badenoch, who was Conservative minister for equalities between 2020 and 2022, will commit to scrapping the public sector equality duty (PSED), a legal requirement obliging those bodies to think how they can improve society and promote equality in their day-to-day business. Continue reading...

Senior administration officials jump on death of Henry Nowak - and statements echo language of the far rightOver a breathtaking few days that spanned Saturday's 82nd anniversary of D-day, senior Trump administration officials have trampled over diplomatic protocol to tear into Europe's immigration and anti-racism policies and argue that such actions could end western civilization.From the United States, Vice-President JD Vance and other administration officials jumped on a controversial murder case in Britain to accuse Keir Starmer's government of lacking the Trump administration's political will and leadership" to stop mass migration and defend national sovereignty. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Ukrainian president says small mistake can break a big friendship' in wide-ranging interview with GuardianVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said the decision by some Reform UK councils to take down the Ukrainian flag was the kind of small mistake that can break a big friendship", as he underlined the significance of strong bilateral relations.The Ukrainian president tempered his rare foray into UK domestic politics by stressing how much the two countries need each other" in the battle against Russia, which he said posed a threat not only to Ukraine but to Britain too. Continue reading...

Fire in Bermondsey sends huge plumes rising high over the city and disrupts train travel in the areaFifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London.Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey. Continue reading...

Netanyahu acknowledges pause in fighting in TV speech but vows forceful response to future attacks

Progressive and former reality TV star have been battling for the number two spot to face off against Karen BassNithya Raman, the progressive Los Angeles city councillor, appeared to be edging out Spencer Pratt in the LA mayoral race challenging Karen Bass as Donald Trump continues to repeat falsehoods that California elections are rigged".The pair have been battling for the number two spot to face off against the incumbent, who already secured enough votes to advance to a runoff in November. Pratt, a former reality TV star, held a lead over Raman for days, but as ballot processing from last week's election continued, the city councillor has pulled ahead. Continue reading...

Plane on way to pick up Yadier Molina and his family crashed in Dominican Republic, killing pilot and co-pilotA pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said.Former major league baseball all-star catcher Yadier Molina said on social media that the plane was bound for Texas to pick him up, along with family and friends. Continue reading...

Former safeguarding minister says if ban came into force properly it could basically eliminate' problemThe government has highlighted work done by the internet safety firm SafeToNet as showing that the technology is already in place that would allow tech companies to stop children using phones to take naked pictures of themselves, or other people. The Home Office says:Measures to protect children already exist within smartphones and tablets, but are applied inconsistently, often switched off by default and only blurring content rather than blocking it. But the government is working closely with technology companies - some of whom, like Apple, have already taken steps to implement protective features - to make this goal a reality.Companies must introduce these measures without threatening privacy or collecting any data. The device should simply block harmful content across all apps and services. Over-18s will still be able to view adult content by providing proof of age.The government is right to act. Children have been failed for too long. This news will be welcomed by parents across the UK and hopefully, will inspire other countries to follow the UK's lead.We can put an end to so much online misery with this approach. SafeToNet's HarmBlock technology is a proven example that it is possible to make the device safe by default and not as some optional add-on.The changes will apply to UK devices, including both existing and newly sold smartphones and tablets. Legislation could cover operating system providers and others in the supply chain, such as retailers, and will not affect the use of devices owned and used by adults who verify their age ...Apple recently introduced age checks for iPhone users, making it the first company to activate safety features by default for those who are not verified as over 18. This is a significant step forward following the government's commitments to work with industry, and one this announcement builds on. Continue reading...

Paul Quinn will serve at least 14 years for the 2003 rape in Salford and could spend less time in prison than MalkinsonThe government's most senior law officer has been asked to review the unduly lenient" prison sentence handed to a rapist who evaded police for nearly two decades in one of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice.Paul Quinn was jailed last week for a minimum of 14 years, meaning he could spend less time in prison than Andrew Malkinson, who was wrongly convicted of his crime. Continue reading...

Today show host shares post saying Bring her home' months after disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from ArizonaSavannah Guthrie has shared another emotional plea for her missing mother as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie surpassed the four-month mark.On Sunday, the anchor of NBC's Today show posted an Instagram story featuring a painting of Jesus Christ and the words: Oh my, my soul it cries out, soul, it cries out." In a separate caption, Guthrie wrote: Bring her home" with a yellow heart emoji. Continue reading...

Tom Homan says he made Kathy Hochul promise after governor signed bill protecting New Yorkers against ICEDonald Trump's hardline border czar has again threatened to dispatch a surge of immigration agents to New York City, as the administration vows to press ahead with its controversial crackdown.Tom Homan said on Monday that he has reviewed a plan to expand Immigration Enforcement and Customs (ICE) operations in New York and deploy more ICE agents than you've ever seen" in the city. Continue reading...

Search enters third day after 12 people wounded in shooting near festival on Saturday and no arrests have been madeA search for suspects who wounded 12 people in a shooting in Toledo entered a third day on Monday as authorities in the Ohio city continued to piece together a timeline - and a prosecutor promised justice will be swift and strong".All of the victims of Saturday's attack at a downtown cultural festival, ranging in ages from 14 to 61, were in a stable condition late on Sunday, the Toledo police department said. Continue reading...

Debbie Crosbie receives 3.2m in bonuses after mutual building society's takeover of Virgin MoneyNationwide building society has nearly doubled the pay packet of its chief executive, Debbie Crosbie, a year after the board pushed through a controversial bonus scheme for its top boss.

The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agendaJohn Oliver dedicated Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight to examining how Florida's New College has been taken over by the conservative state governor, Ron DeSantis, and his allies.New College used to promote itself with videos that emphasized its inclusive community and unique academic program - a rarity for a US state college. Continue reading...

Former investment star was banned from holding senior manager roles after collapse of popular equity fundThe UK financial regulator is taking legal action against the former investment star Neil Woodford for allegedly offering unauthorised investment advice online, months after being banned from the City.The Financial Conduct Authority said it was seeking an injunction against Woodford and W4.0, a United Arab Emirates-registered company, to stop them carrying out potentially unlawful activities". Continue reading...

Arch-enemies Israel and Iran have returned to active confrontation while Donald Trump tries to present himself as mediator

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the Nottingham attacks have said medical staff have a duty to breach patient confidentiality if the person they are treating is a risk to others.The families of the victims of the June 2023 attacks spoke at a news conference in London on Monday after evidence concluded in a 14-week public inquiry into the attacks. Continue reading...

Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see no turning back'

Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of that

No one injured in incident, volunteer fire department says, and it is not known how truck caught fireFirefighters in Tennessee had to respond to an unexpectedly early Fourth of July scene after a truck caught fire on a major highway and its load of fireworks went off, triggering a spectacular display.Video of the scene on Interstate 75 in the community of Ooltewah showed a huge cloud of sparks and rockets emerging from a trailer that the truck was hauling, as a stunned crowd watched from an overpass. Continue reading...

Government urged to help speed up vital industrial project amid growing alarm over National Grid delays

Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April's ceasefire. Plus: incredible pictures of the Beatles' final tour of the US

Kristen Welker questioned Trump's allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were rigged'Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after he repeatedly made false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and faced questions about compensation for those charged in the January 6 insurrection.The US president's abrupt exit came during a tense exchange between himself and NBC's Kristen Welker during a Friday interview in Wisconsin that aired on Sunday. Continue reading...

Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig DavidStormzy and Oritse Williams are among the artists who have paid tribute to the singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who was stabbed to death in Silvertown, east London.The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds by paramedics on the morning of 5 June and pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading...

Pennsylvania's Bob Brooks one of a slew of working-class Democrats on the ballot - can he beat a Koch-backed rival?Bob Brooks has worked a lot of jobs, sometimes several at once to make ends meet.He was a paper boy at age 10, and then a dishwasher, prep cook, pizza deliverer, bartender and truck driver. Even after he became a firefighter in 2005, Brooks managed to start a snow-removal and lawn-care business and coach baseball. Continue reading...

Attacks raise fears of return to full-scale regional war and come after Trump says I call all the shots', not Netanyahu

Venerable but struggling UK firm backs deal with Chicago-based Ingredion putting nearly 500 jobs worldwide at riskTate & Lyle has agreed to a 2.7bn takeover by its US rival Ingredion, in a deal that could put hundreds of jobs at risk and represents yet another loss for London's struggling stock market.The FTSE 250 business, which makes artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, has agreed to a deal that values it at 615p per share, about 60% above its price before news of a possible takeover emerged. Continue reading...

African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a series of marches calling for illegal immigrants to leave reignited long-held xenophobic sentiment in the country.March & March, a campaign group at the forefront of recent protests, has given people living illegally in the country until 30 June to leave, without specifying what will happen to those who do not. Continue reading...

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