Category: The Guardian
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US and Israel’s strategy to kill Iran’s top figures may prove counterproductive
Attempt to ‘decapitate’ state may harden resistance instead of destabilising regime Middle East crisis – live updatesFighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern LebanonIsrael’s decision to authorise its military to kill any senior Ira…
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As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself
Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obviousWhen is a U-turn definitely a U-turn? To the consternation of politicians through the ages, this is rarely something within their cont…
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Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid, two days after deadly Kabul attack
Five-day cessation announced as mass funeral held for some of hundreds of victims of airstrike on rehab centrePakistan has announced a five-day pause in strikes against neighbouring Afghanistan, as a mass funeral was held for some of the hundreds of vi…
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Farage called for release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker
Reform UK leader was paid to make remarks about imprisoned rapper and ex-Honduran president in Cameo videosNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogansNigel Farage called for the release of the imp…
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The EU’s Hungary problem won’t be solved even if Viktor Orbán is ousted
The bloc’s foremost troublemaker could lose April’s election, but the headaches he’s caused will not necessarily disappear with him• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHow do you solve a problem like Viktor Orbán? By crossing…
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Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay
Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets XiThe White House said on Wednesday that China had agreed to postpone Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, as war in the Middle East rages on, compl…
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Prosecutors seek more than seven years in jail for son of Norway’s crown princess
Marius Borg Høiby accused of 39 offences, but denies the most serious charges of four rapesMarius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, should receive more than seven years in prison if he is found guilty of 39 offences, including four rapes …
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NSW police overusing ‘highly intrusive’ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds
Commonwealth ombudsman also finds Victoria and Queensland police not keeping adequate recordsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales police force is overusing …
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South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown
Hopes for uniform nationwide gun control reform fade as states walk back federal cabinet commitment after Bondi beach massacreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe South Aus…
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‘It’s not panic-buying’: farmers defend stockpiling as regional Australia bears brunt of fuel crisis
Independent retailers are struggling to get fuel from the majors and say farmers have only responded to soaring prices and lack of availabilityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news pod…