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Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds11:48 Fact-finding mission says military strikes on school and sports facility in February constitute war crimes A UN fact-finding mission on Iran has said there are reasonable grounds to believe the US was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, and that these constituted war crimes. It also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity durin… Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate11:48 Union calls for payouts to help cover travel costs and exemption for those living more than 40 minutes away Business live – latest updates Barclays is facing a growing backlash over return-to-office plans, with thousands of staff calling for payouts to help cover travel costs and an exemption for those living more than 40 minutes from work. Unionised staff represented by Unite are pushing back ag… Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live10:11 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’ in Toronto There are also lots of reactions from Canada. Continue reading... Tories challenge chancellor to rule out tax rises in budget – UK politics live10:11 The Conservatives want to brand Burnham’s administration as a ‘traditional tax and spend socialist government’ Good morning. With less than six weeks so go until the budget, economics is rising up the agenda at Westminster. The Bank of England is announcing its latest interest rate decision later – Graeme Wearden will have all the details on his business live blog – and Andrew Griffith is giving his first major speech since being appointed as shadow chancellor just over two weeks ago. Not surpr… Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales10:11 FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumn Business live – latest updates Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year. The FTSE 100 company, which owns the UK rights to the US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret as wel… Access-to-nature crisis ‘on par with that of Victorian Britain’s filthy air’9:39 Research finds many in England lack proximity to green and blue spaces as Labour urged to speed up manifesto pledge Nearly half of all parliamentary constituencies in England have low access to nature despite a government target to ensure everyone is within a 15-minute walk from a green or blue space, new research reveals. The analysis by the Wildlife Trusts comes as the charity presents a green … Australia Post worker stole dozens of bank cards to fund ‘debilitating’ gambling addiction9:07 Court hears Mauro Paul Coluzzi and two associates defrauded customers and banks of more than $130,000 An Australia Post worker’s crippling gambling addiction spiralled into purchases of gold jewellery, phones and even online gaming gift cards with stolen bank cards. Mauro Paul Coluzzi’s family members broke down in court as he was jailed until December 2027 for leading two criminal syndicates fun… Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising8:35 Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harms The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos. In a 173-page report, the House of Lords liaison committee said the government had… Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?8:03 In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting Good morning. The lightning advance of Houthi militants along the west coast of Yemen over the past week has prompted fears of a spiralling conflict in the region and a new oil supply crisis. For families living in… ‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey6:27 As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territory It sounds like a Disney movie: three wild dogs, all brothers, on an epic journey to find a home of their own after their family tells them to leave. They dodge cars and hunters in search of a new life, navigating bushmeat snares and the hostility of a hum… Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’6:27 Former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An alleged victim of Alan Jones has told a Sydney court that an unwanted kiss from the former shock jock more than a decade ago is seared in his memory and he wished it never hap… Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists6:27 Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’ Turkish authorities have used accusations of obscenity to justify a wave of raids and arrests targeting the LGBTQ+ community, which has grown to include journalists as well as more than 150 arrested during protests against the raids. Starting in the early hours of Sunday, Turkish … Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases4:19 Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use. The country’s health and medical services minister, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, said in a statement on social media that an o… ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes4:19 President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’ Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, imploring North Carolina voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” and “crush the communists” in the November elections at a rally in support of the Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Despite Trump’s deep unpopularity, Repub… Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs3:47 The US president call the move a ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence ties Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”. Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he could put “v… |