The Guardian - November 05, 2024

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November 05, 2024

University fees to rise for first time in eight years

University tuition fees in England are to go up for the first time in eight years, taking annual payments up to a record £9,535 per student, the government announced yesterday.

3 mins

Jenrick and Patel join Badenoch frontbench

Kemi Badenoch has appointed Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary, with Mel Stride shadow chancellor and Priti Patel shadow foreign secretary, as she began to put together a frontbench team billed as uniting the Conservatives.

3 mins

Harris Or Trump: US Faces Its Moment Of Reckoning

America's moment of reckoning has arrived. Today the nation will hold a presidential election like none before, poised between the historic candidacy of a Black woman and a former president branded a fascist by his own former officials.

9 mins

Frantic final day of campaigning as Trump and Harris make last pitch to Voters

On a frantic final day of campaigning yesterday, Donald Trump was due to hurtle through four Maga rallies across three battleground states, starting with a dark and dystopian speech about the \"migrant invasion\" of murderers and drug dealers, while Kamala Harris put all her last chips on Pennsylvania.

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Staying Up? Key Results To Watch Out For - And When They Could Emerge

A reminder of the basics: whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is the next president will be decided by the electoral college rather than a straight count of the national vote - meaning that the winner will be the person who gets to a simple majority of 270 of the 538 electors on offer across the 50 states, whether or not they get more votes than their opponent nationwide.

4 mins

Doubt, 'fraud' and lawsuits Result likely to be contested

Donald Trump has left little doubt that he will contest the results of the election if he loses.

3 mins

Security Measures Put In Place To Protect Poll Workers In Anticipation Of Violence

Elections offices in the US have toughened their security measures this year in anticipation of potential violence amid a rise in threats and harassment focused on election workers.

3 mins

Fifteen moments that defined the election

It has been called the most critical election in US history, and it has certainly been one of the wildest races, with an incumbent president stepping down late in the campaign, a criminal guilty verdict for one of the candidates and a couple of assassination attempts.

9 mins

Meredith Kercher's sister speaks out over new TV series

Meredith Kercher \"will always be remembered for her own fight for life\", the sister of the murdered British student has said as filming began in Italy on a controversial TV series about the case that is being co-produced by Amanda Knox.

1 min

Prison 'like an airport' as drones fly drugs in via broken panes

Prisoners are stealing mops and brooms in order to use their handles to collect drugs from drones, a watchdog has said.

1 min

Smoking set to be banned outside hospitals - but not in beer gardens

Smoking is to be banned outside schools and hospitals as part of a crackdown on the UK's biggest killer and most common cause of cancer.

2 mins

Dance review A feelgood family classic with added Cuban flavour

In 1969, Fidel Castro banned Christmas in Cuba. The country had already been declared atheist, and Santa a foreign import. Festivities were reinstated in 1998, but Carlos Acosta, growing up in 1980s Havana, never got to celebrate.

1 min

Brazilian police charge alleged architect of Amazon murders

Federal police in Brazil have formally charged the alleged mastermind of the murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira in the Amazon, accusing him of arming and funding the criminal group responsible for the crime as well as plotting to hide the victims' bodies.

1 min

Living With Partner May Lower Risk Of Depression, Study Shows

They were portrayed as self-satisfied and insufferable by Bridget Jones's Diary but research suggests that couples who live together might have something to be smug about: they have a lower risk of depression than singletons.

2 mins

A 'beautiful soul': tributes pour in for Quincy Jones after his death aged 91

Quincy Jones, the titan of US entertainment who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, has died aged 91.

4 mins

Air fryers among home devices with 'excessive' surveillance

Air fryers that gather your personal data and audio speakers \"stuffed with trackers\" are among examples of smart devices engaged in \"excessive\" surveillance discovered by Which?

2 mins

Starmer says UK could lead efforts to stop trafficking gangs in Europe

The UK should take charge of future Europe-wide investigations into people-smuggling gangs as it seeks a new security deal with EU countries, Keir Starmer said yesterday.

2 mins

Out of the shadows, into the shadow cabinet for what looks like a Kemi Kaze mission

Out of the shadows, into the shadow cabinet for what looks like a Kemi Kaze mission

2 mins

Art review Prolific Picasso shows there's beauty in the beast

Prolific Picasso shows there's beauty in the beast

2 mins

Payments to Horizon scandal victims to pass £650m by March

The Post Office expects to have paid out more than £650m in compensation to branch owner-operators by March, after the ITV series about the Horizon IT scandal resulted in a huge spike in claims, the inquiry heard yesterday.

1 min

Small increase leaves no one happy

For students, who already fear the burden of debt, the fear is that fee hikes may not stop there, with possible increases further into the lifetime of this parliament.

2 mins

Alleged leak from Netanyahu's office 'may have harmed Gaza hostage deal'

An alleged intelligence leak from Benjamin Netanyahu's office has ballooned into a major scandal for the Israeli prime minister after a court partly lifted a gag order on the case, saying that the affair may have undermined efforts to reach a hostage deal in the Gaza war.

3 mins

Israel's UN Envoy Cancels Unrwa Agreement In First Step Towards Ban

Israel has formally informed the UN of its intention to sever ties entirely with the organisation's relief agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, in a move the country's allies and aid workers warn will deepen the Middle East's humanitarian crisis.

2 mins

'We won't leave' People in Baalbek defiant in face of Israeli strikes

Fadi was praying last Wednesday afternoon when the ground began to shake. At first he thought it was an earthquake, but then he saw a plume of smoke rising from his house. He rushed home and began to dig. One by one, he pulled the bodies of his family members from the rubble, all eight of them killed in an Israeli airstrike.

4 mins

Books on postcolonial violence win France's leading literary awards

Novels about surviving wide-scale violence in Algeria and Rwanda won France's two most important literary prizes yesterday, with the titles hailed as groundbreaking French-language narratives about younger generations coming to terms with conflict in post-colonial societies.

2 mins

EU accuses Russia of trying to interfere in Moldovan election

Germany has condemned \"a massive, coordinated attempt\" to prevent Moldovans abroad from voting in the second round of the country's presidential election.

2 mins

Eight people go on trial over beheading of history teacher in Paris suburb

Eight people have gone on trial in Paris for their alleged role in events leading to the beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, a case that horrified France and heightened fears of terrorist attacks on schools.

1 min

Rescuers look for Valencia flood victims in car parks and garages

Hundreds of civil and military emergency workers are searching shopping centres, garages and underground car parks for more victims of the floods in the Valencia region that have killed at least 214 people, as public anger mounts over the Spanish authorities' handling of the disaster.

2 mins

Global markets face Volatility over US election uncertainty

Investors were bracing for a week of volatile trading in global financial markets yesterday on the eve of one of the most closely fought elections in US history.

2 mins

Burberry share price rises 6% after rumours of takeover bid

Shares in Burberry rose by 6% yesterday after reports suggested its Italian rival Moncler may be considering a bid for the British luxury brand.

1 min

Ryanair's profits drop amid Boeing strike delays

Ryanair's profits have dropped by nearly a fifth, as lower peak-season fares met higher costs that the airline blamed partly on problems at Boeing.

1 min

Thames Water is desperate for cash. But its board should exploit a bondholders' War

Roll up, roll up, who wants to lend £3bn to Thames Water, a company already drowning in debt? It turns out a lot of people do.

2 mins

Labour's Clean Electricity Pledge Is Achievable, Says Energy Body

A plan to create a clean electricity system by 2030 promised by Labour before the election is "immensely challenging" but still "credible", the energy system operator has said.

2 mins

Plans submitted to build largest onshore windfarm in England

Plans to build what would be the biggest onshore windfarm in England will move forward this week, the first since the Labour government lifted the de facto ban put in place by the Conservatives nine years ago.

1 min

TfL reopens applications for discount travel cards after cyber-attack

Transport for London has reopened applications for some Oyster photocards after a cyber-attack in September forced it to close down many online services.

1 min

Losing the in crowd Champions League expansion risks being too much of a good thing

The year is 1991. The place, the University of Chicago. The person, Gary Becker, who just over a year later would become a Nobel laureate in economics. In a famous academic paper, he notes: \"A popular seafood restaurant in Palo Alto, California, does not take reservations, and every day it has long queues for tables during prime hours. Almost directly across the street is another seafood restaurant with comparable food, slightly higher prices, and similar service and other amenities. Yet this restaurant has many empty seats most of the time.\"

3 mins

Lions in talks with All Blacks over Las Vegas match in 2029

The British & Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of playing a money-spinning fixture in Las Vegas as part of their 2029 tour of New Zealand.

1 min

Cole misses pal Marler but likes versatility of Opoku-Fordjour

As his close confidant and the first person to find out, Dan Cole was not entirely surprised when Joe Marler told him of his international retirement.

3 mins

How could La Liga play on with Spain engulfed in grief?

As catastrophe continued to unfold near Valencia, players and coaches were expected to push their pain to one side

4 mins

'Where are the Brits?': Verstappen bites back

Max Verstappen sniped at criticism from British media pundits after putting himself on the cusp of his fourth consecutive world championship title with a masterclass to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday.

2 mins

'You are a number - that human touch wasn't there with England'

The big interview Steph Houghton The ex-Lionesses captain on the quest for parity, struggling under Sarina Wiegman and her husband's battle with motor neurone disease

7 mins

Wilson's speedy double denies Bees at the last

Bedlam. One moment of ingenuity to shatter Brentford's resistance. Time was running out when Fulham, who had dominated from the first whistle, launched one more attack and two substitutes combined. Adama Traoré crossed and Harry Wilson, contorting his body at a ridiculous angle, produced an astonishing flicked volley to rescue a point for Marco Silva's side.

2 mins

Social media is less important than Salah's form, says Slot

Arne Slot has said Mohamed Salah can sustain a world-class level like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, and it is more important how the Liverpool forward plays than what he writes on social media.

2 mins

Alonso: 'I love Liverpool but I don't have time for tourism'

Hero of Istanbul quickly revitalised Leverkusen and returns to Anfield after being linked with manager's job

3 mins

City-bound Viana sees old friend become his new foe

As his current and future employers meet, Sporting's director will be glad Amorim will take the limelight tonight

4 mins

Guardiola admits title defence will be a 'struggle' after injuries

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City must accept their title defence will be a \"struggle and this is fine\"

2 mins

Edu's shock departure Arsenal sporting director quits in major blow to ally Arteta

Edu has resigned from his position as Arsenal's sporting director and is likely to join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the Nottingham Forest owner.

2 mins

Amorim wary of being seen as the new Ferguson

The incoming Manchester United manager, Rúben Amorim, has claimed supporters will think he is the \"new Sir Alex Ferguson\" if his current side, Sporting, defeat Manchester City in the Champions League this evening.

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