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Israel-Hamas war live: US calls on Israel to provide protections for Gaza civilians before resuming military operations
Secretary of state Antony Blinken says more must be done to protect lives of innocent men, women and children. Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisisChina’s government has released a position paper on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ...9 min ago -
Trump attacks wife of New York judge after gag order reinstated by court
Former president lashes out against wife of judge in civil fraud trial before and after appeals court reapplies gag order. Trump gag order – live updatesDonald Trump renewed attacks on the wife of the judge in the New York civil fraud trial of his ...38 min ago -
House begins resolution debate on expulsion of Republican George Santos – live updates
New York congressman criticizes ethics committee and denies charges against him. “I’m not running for re-election because I chose not to put myself, my family through this process because here’s the reality when it comes down… I would have an ...13 min ago -
10,000 naps a day: how chinstrap penguins survive on microsleeps
Scientists studying the birds in Antarctica have found they snooze for 11 hours a day without falling deeply asleep. Spending your nights sleeping for just four seconds at a time might sound like a form of torture, but not for chinstrap penguins, ...2 hr ago -
Agreement on loss and damage deal reached on first day of Cop28 talks
Fund to help world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries hit by climate disaster is first decision agreed at conference. Cop28 live – latest updatesWhy loss and damage funds are key to climate justiceA landmark deal to help the world’s poorest ...7 hr ago -
Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65
One of the all-time great bandleaders and writer of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, MacGowan invigorated rock with the power of Irish folk music. • Alexis Petridis on Shane MacGowan: the poet-musician of dereliction who became a mythic ...9 hr ago -
Royals and race: inquiry under way into naming of Charles and Catherine in new book
Dutch version of book pulped after king and duchess named as speculating about skin colour of Harry and Meghan’s son, in pages on ‘unconscious bias’. A royal author has said an investigation is under way into how the Dutch version of his new book ...6 hr ago -
European officials ‘deeply concerned’ for Muslims amid surge in attacks
Representatives from 10 countries sign statement warning of rising hate crimes against Muslims and Jews. Israel-Hamas war – latest news updatesAnti-racism officials across Europe have called on law enforcement agencies to remain alert for hate ...4 hr ago -
Rishi Sunak says he ‘inherited’ very high immigration from Boris Johnson
Prime minister says he will ‘do what is necessary’ to bring down net migration, under pressure from the Conservative right. Rishi Sunak has blamed high levels of net migration on Boris Johnson, saying he had “inherited these very large numbers” ...1 hr ago -
Paraguay official resigns after signing agreement with fictional country
Arnaldo Chamorro replaced after he signed ‘proclamation’ with representatives of fugitive Indian guru’s fake country. A Paraguayan government official has been replaced after it was revealed that he signed a memorandum of understanding with ...1 hr ago -
Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire extended for a day amid last-minute mediation efforts
IDF and Hamas agree at last minute to extend truce into seventh day as Antony Blinken arrives in Israel as part of diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to fighting in devastated Gaza Strip. Israel-Hamas: live updatesIsrael’s military confirmed on ...14 hr ago -
Israeli assault on southern Gaza could push 1m refugees to Egypt border, UNRWA chief warns
Philippe Lazzarini urges Israel to think of consequences of offensive if truce is not further extended. Israel-Hamas war – live updatesA resumed Israeli military assault in the overcrowded south of Gaza may lead many of 1 million refugees – ...3 hr ago -
Biden faces criticism on Israel-Hamas war stance after X post sows confusion
US president’s account tweeted part of his remarks from last week without context, sparking flurry of differing interpretations . Joe Biden is facing criticism after a social media post sowed confusion over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war, with ...9 hr ago -
‘We haven’t slept a wink’: families welcome freed Thai hostages home
Tears and joy as 17 Thai nationals who were seized in Hamas attacks on Israel land in Bangkok. Israel-Hamas war – live updatesPornsawan Pinakalo’s three great aunts would not have missed his return for the world. Kularb Pinakalo’s knees couldn’t ...7 hr ago -
Latin America remembers Kissinger’s ‘profound moral wretchedness’
US statesman’s encouragement of Pinochet’s coup in Chile and his backing for Argentina’s military dictatorship left lasting stain. Henry Kissinger’s death has brought out some bitter epitaphs from Latin America where the legacy of US intervention ...1 hr ago -
Can Elon Musk stop X going to the wall after tirade at advertisers?
Ad revenue used to service debt unlikely to return soon, meaning deal with lenders or cash injection may be needed. Musk hurls defiant, profanity-laced retort at fleeing advertisersElon Musk’s extraordinary tirade on Wednesday has once again ...6 hr ago -
How gang violence took hold of Sweden – in five charts
Scandinavian country has second highest gun crime death rate in Europe, with poverty and inequality among driving factors. Sweden is in the grip of a rise in gang violence and shootings that has taken citizens and leaders by surprise. In the words ...7 hr ago -
‘There was no way that I wasn’t going to do whatever was asked of me’: Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt on making the Barbie soundtrack
The producing duo got more than they bargained for when they signed up to the biggest film of 2023. Originally slated to record two tracks, they ended up making the whole soundtrack – the most successful film score this century. “In the very ...4 hr ago -
A greener clean: three ways to eco-proof your cleaning routine
Conventional products can be bad for your health and for the environment. There are low-waste, biodegradable alternatives. A spotless house is deeply satisfying. But when that cleanliness comes at the cost of our health and the environment, it ...4 hr ago -
Why the return of sea otters to Canada’s west coast is making waves
Hunted almost to extinction for their pelts, the voracious mammals are being reintroduced to their traditional haunts in Haida Gwaii, to the consternation of some fishing communities. The group of otters floats between amber stalks of kelp, ...9 hr ago -
Spotify Wrapped is creepy, meaningless – and shows just how much data big tech has on you
The annual summary of your listening habits has become a phenomenon – but marketing wheeze aside, Wrapped doesn’t reflect what we truly love. As a marketing exercise, it’s hard not to be hugely impressed by Spotify Wrapped. In less than a decade, ...2 hr ago -
The return of John Woo: ‘I still know what I’m doing’
The legendary 77-year-old action director is making his first US movie for 20 years, the almost totally dialogue-free Silent Night. The hallmarks of John Woo’s style are as well-known as the film-maker’s own name: tough customers with blacked-out ...5 hr ago -
As Gavin Newsom’s political star rises, some Californians are wary of his ‘new persona’
Governor has been busy campaigning over the last few months, but his approval rating sank to an all-time low and his constituents are growing increasingly skeptical. Gavin Newsom won’t be on the ballot in 2024, though lately, he’s been acting a ...1 hr ago -
Shane MacGowan: the poet-musician of dereliction who became a mythic figure
The former Pogues frontman created, for a brief period, songs of incisive beauty before addiction led to his ejection from the band, although his genius shone once more with the Popes. • Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend dies aged 65• Shane ...8 hr ago -
Anne Hathaway’s 20 best performances – ranked!
Ahead of new film Eileen, we look at the actor’s best roles, from fireworks and fisticuffs to sensuality and seduction. Not Anne Hathaway’s finest hour, this formulaic Austen biopic from Miramax has Hathaway in excessively fragrant and phoney mode ...8 hr ago