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Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia An RAF jet carrying the defence secretary, John Healey, had its signal jammed for the entire three-hour flight after it flew near the Russian border. Healey had been visiting British soldiers in Estonia and was travelling back to the UK when the electronic attack happened, the Times …

Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall said to be exploring ways independents can work more closely together. Follow today’s news live Treatment of Australians by Israeli forces and minister ‘disgraceful’: Butler The health minister, Mark Butler , says the government has raised “in the strongest possible way” its concerns with the Israeli government over the treatment of Australian and international a…

Helen Haines says ‘the clock is ticking’ on replacing deputy commissioner Nicole Rose Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A key architect of the National Anti-Corruption Commission says parliament should consider new merit-based and independent selection processes for major appointments, urging the Albanese government to use an existing vacancy to restore public confidenc…

Lee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near Disneyland Government officials in Orange county, California , have warned that an overheated chemical tank “will fail” and could result in a chemical explosion in the area, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator said on Sunday. “We’re being told that the ta…

World Health Organization says outbreak poses ‘very high’ risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains low Congolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country. The Congolese Ministry of Communication, in a post on X on Sunday, said there were 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths. Continue reading...

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work. Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will announce …

Actor recounts three alleged approaches by intelligence services, including through senior BBC executive Riz Ahmed, the Oscar-winning actor, has claimed that Britain’s intelligence services tried three times to recruit him, including one occasion involving a senior BBC executive. Ahmed, 43, said: “Well, it’s happened three different times and they’re all slightly ridiculous, and this is what I me…

The US has apparently had to agree to unfreeze billions of Iranian assets for a regime more hardline than before the war Middle East crisis: live updates On 24 May each year, Iranians celebrate a historic victory in the war with Iraq: the liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982. This year, some were hoping a peace deal looking likely to be signed with the US might mark a similar turning point in their…

Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a competition review of hidden childcare charges amid concerns parents are being hit with extra charges, despite the government’s flagship expansion of funded childcare hours. Phillipson has written to the Competition and Markets Authority…

Ousted Republican congressman says his party is facing ‘Trump disappointment syndrome’ over president’s agenda Donald Trump ’s Republican party is on course for a damaging rejection at the ballot box in November, according to a maverick US congressman ousted by a challenger handpicked by the president. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, became the latest of Trump’s targets to be defeated …

Suspect who died after exchanging fire with agents had tried to enter the complex last summer, records show A gunman who opened fire outside the White House on Saturday before he was shot by federal agents was already known to the US Secret Service, court records show. The man, 21, was taken to a nearby hospital, before he was later pronounced dead. He had previously tried to enter the complex, a…

Some casualties after attacks on multiple locations in south and east of country on Sunday, state media reports Middle East crisis: live updates Israeli strikes have hit southern and eastern Lebanon, a day after 11 people were killed in a single raid on the south despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war and claims that the US and Iran are about to reach a peace deal. Saturday’s strike in S…

Reform UK leader claims ‘counter-espionage experts’ suggest state-sponsored hackers are behind the disclosure of £5m gift Nigel Farage is under mounting pressure to provide evidence for his claim that a state-sponsored Russian hack was behind the disclosure of the £5m gift he received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Reform UK claimed over the weekend that analysis of Farage’s ph…

Exclusive: prison multinational MTC uses a ‘minimalist staffing model’ that critics say is putting detainees and staff in serious danger Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A series of catastrophic security failures involving the US private prison company running Australia’s immigration detention centres has allowed the escape of high-risk detainees, caused ill-equipped s…

Regulators and gambling harm advocates have been closely watching the rise in popularity of Polymarket and Kalshi Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast US-based “prediction market” websites are taking tens of thousands of dollars in bets on Australian elections and even specific words the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says in parliament, with gambling harm advocates and…