Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine’s president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on TexasTens of millions of dollars are pouring into Texas as Democrats stage an audacious bid to win a US Senate seat in the Republican stronghold.Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is among those wading…
Nicolás Maduro tells New York court new torture allegations are ‘false’
Rewritten indictment accuses ex-Venezuela president and wife Cilia Flores of leading campaign of tortureNicolás Maduro insisted on Thursday during an appearance in a New York court that torture allegations in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment against the deposed Venezuelan president and his wife were “false accusations”.Maduro, shackled at the ankles, was brought to court to…
Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would “rather not watch” the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his deathA man who was killed by a tiger at a South Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, his family told an inquest opening, as they expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services before his death.William Chapman was mauled to death…
Election delay 'a terrible disappointment', Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 “a terrible disappointment” for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an excuse, pointing instead to a “rejection” of…
Election delay 'a terrible disappointment', Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 “a terrible disappointment” for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an excuse, pointing instead to a “rejection” of…
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public financesJohn Healey is poised to tax Britain’s banks in his 28 October budget to help offset the damage inflicted on the public finances by war in the Middle East, the Guardian understands.The chancellor is in Bangkok,…
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Water company tells creditors it will not survive long enough to agree refinancing deal without more moneyThames Water has asked its creditors for another £2.4bn as the embattled water company comes close to running out of cash.The UK’s largest water company said on Thursday it needed another short-term cash injection because it would be unable…
