The Guardian - November 09, 2024

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November 09, 2024

Ukraine fears relations with UK have 'worsened'

Ukraine's relationship with the UK has \"got worse\" since the Labour government took power in July, officials in Kyiv have told the Guardian, voicing frustration over Britain's failure to supply extra long-range missiles.

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Act now or risk climate disaster, warns UN secretary general

The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ecosystem collapse, the UN secretary general has warned in the run-up to Cop29, acknowledging that the rise in global heating is on course to soar past 1.5C (2.7F) over pre-industrial levels.

3 mins

Former Blair chief of staff appointed as PM's national security adviser

Jonathan Powell, the former chief of staff to Tony Blair, has been appointed as Keir Starmer's new national security adviser in a further sign that important figures from the New Labour era are returning to the government.

1 min

Miliband, Mandelson and Ashton in frame for new US ambassador

A decision on a new US ambassador is likely to be taken within days, with David Miliband, Peter Mandelson and Cathy Ashton all on the shortlist, the Guardian understands.

1 min

Cricketing rival fishes Botham from crocodile-infested waters

Sir Ian Botham, the former England cricketer, survived a fall into crocodile-infested waters on a fishing trip in Australia's Northern Territory thanks to a rescue by his close friend and Ashes rival Merv Hughes.

1 min

Sharing's not caring? Restaurateur cuts up rough over diners eating on the cheap

Shortly after opening his north London restaurant, Hugh Corcoran noticed a pattern among some of his diners: large groups ordering tap water, starters and mains to share.

2 mins

Paul Mescal lookalike in Dublin wins '€20 or three pints'

Two weeks ago, a competition to find a Timothée Chalamet lookalike in New York led to one arrest, a $500 (£390) fine for an \"unpermitted costume contest\", and a surprise appearance by the real-life Chalamet.

1 min

NHS-brand baby formula could tackle price rise, watchdog says

The government could offer its own low-cost baby formula under a brand such as the NHS to combat the high prices and lack of choice in the market, the UK competition watchdog has suggested.

1 min

Archers fans mourn June Spencer who has died at 105

June Spencer, the long-time star of the BBC radio drama The Archers, has died at the age of 105.

1 min

Rastafari memories Jamaican religion's UK home revived

The headquarters of the Rastafarian faith in Britain is being brought back to life with an exhibition its organiser hopes will help to dispel myths about the religion, which continues to be a big influence in popular culture from music and food to fashion.

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MPs say regulation of all psychotherapists and counsellors more important than ever

MPs with expertise in mental health have urged the government to introduce statutory regulation for all psychotherapists and counsellors, warning that the current system is leaving people vulnerable to harm.

2 mins

'There is no price tag' on plans to deport millions of migrants, says Trump

Donald Trump's vow to deport millions of undocumented migrants has no \"price tag,\" the president-elect has said, setting the scene for a confrontation between his incoming administration and Democratic officials across the US.

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"Tough, smart' Wiles becomes first female chief of staff

Susie Wiles, who has been named as Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff, will be the first woman in US history to serve in the role as gatekeeper to the president - a position that wields great influence.

1 min

Project 2025 Hard-right plan to go ahead, say allies of new president

Cheerleaders for Donald Trump have gleefully raised the prospect of the extremist Project 2025 policy blueprint being implemented by the new administration as they taunted the defeated Democrats.

2 mins

'Reproductive apocalypse' Women now stockpiling abortion medication

When the election results were announced on Wednesday, Rebecca Gomperts, the founder of Aid Access, the No. 1 supplier of abortion pills by mail in the United States, was huddled in a Paris flat with her team of eight American doctors and 15 support staff. The group—which usually operates remotely, shipping out more than 9,000 abortion pills a month—had convened in person before the election, knowing they might have to spring into action.

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'Authoritarian in the White House' What experts are expecting from Trump 2.0

What experts are expecting from Trump 2.0

8 mins

Brian Cox Artists must 'fly flag of truth', says Succession actor

Artists need to \"keep the flag of truth flying\" after Donald Trump's election victory, the actor Brian Cox has said.

2 mins

'Cosying up to Elon Musk' What a second era of Trump means for US tech companies

When the US election result pushed shares in the AI chip maker Nvidia to a record high and did the same to the price of bitcoin cryptocurrency, the market gave its verdict on what Trump redux means for at least parts of the technology world: a boom.

2 mins

Keeping up with the Trumps A guide to America's first family - and what their roles might be

A guide to America's first family - and what their roles might be

4 mins

Foreign policy What will the new Trump world order look like?

uring the first Trump term, Richard Moore, then the political director of the UK Foreign Office and now the head of MI6, has admitted that half of Britain's diplomats woke up each morning dreading what they might read on the president's Twitter feed.

8 mins

View from UK Call for closer EU ties to "Trump-proof" the country

Ed Davey has urged Keir Starmer to \"Trump-proof\" the UK by urgently seeking closer European cooperation over military aid for Ukraine and economic ties, following the US president-elect's threats over security and trade wars.

1 min

'I'll let no man touch me' Korean movement against misogyny sparks US interest

McKenna, who is 24 and lives in a rural, conservative state, recently got back on dating apps after a year of finding herself. She had two first dates planned for this weekend, but after Donald Trump won the election, she cancelled both.

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Will it all add up? What Trump is proposing for the US economy now

What Trump is proposing for the US economy now

4 mins

Heterodoxy Manosphere endorsed Trump and young men followed suit

Late on Tuesday night, when it became clear that Donald Trump would be re-elected as president of the United States, the so-called \"heterodoxy\" was elated.

2 mins

'So, where is hope?"

Letter to America by Ece Temelkuran

4 mins

Get involved How to cope in times of great uncertainty

Giving time toa charity or engaging with local issues can help your mental health

2 mins

Reasons to be hopeful Four ways the world is getting better

: The next four years are set to see rapid progress in the use of : artificial intelligence to better : diagnose serious illnesses such as reverse diabetes lung cancers and brain tumours. Half a billion people worldwide live : hospitals, including several in the : north of England. The systems, : which scan X-rays and prioritise : cases where they spot something : suspicious that the human : Clinician may have missed, have : been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy by 45% and diagnostic : efficiency by 12%, according to the South Tyneside and Sunderland : NHS trust. Robert Booth The world may seem to be in a bad place but there is good news out there.

3 mins

Hairdresser to the stars Trevor Sorbie dies aged 75

The hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, who was celebrated for pioneering the wedge haircut and inventing scrunch-drying, has died aged 75, his company announced yesterday.

2 mins

Beyoncé leads the Grammy stakes with 11 nominations

Beyoncé leads the nominations for the 67th Grammy awards in what promises to be another good year for female artists.

1 min

Riding high: TV show Rivals helps to spur a rush for horse-inspired fashion in the city

It is a sport traditionally associated with mud and manure, but the equestrian world is finding itself in fashion's spotlight.

2 mins

India's ban on Rushdie's Satanic Verses to end as order can't be found

Writing to the then Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in October 1988, Salman Rushdie lamented that Indian democracy had become \"a laughing stock\" after a ban was placed on importing his contentious novel The Satanic Verses.

2 mins

May the fourth be with you? Star Wars producers plot new trilogy

A fourth Star Wars trilogy is in the works from Lucasfilm and the X-Men writer and producer Simon Kinberg.

1 min

Ofsted chief warns schools not to shun 'difficult' pupils

Schools should not turn away \"difficult\" pupils over fears they will harm their results, and face being evaluated on how inclusive they are towards local children, says Ofsted's chief inspector of schools.

2 mins

Officer who killed De Menezes mistaking him for terrorist says 'I had to take the shot'

The Metropolitan police officer who shot dead an innocent man in 2005 after mistaking him for a terrorist says he was justified in opening fire as he feared he would die.

2 mins

Suds law: elephant learns how to shower. A friend learns to ruin it

If you get frustrated by the household shower hog, you are not alone: research suggests such behaviour might also irritate elephants.

1 min

The Cure top album charts for first time in 32 years

The Cure have scored their first UK No 1 album in 32 years, with Songs of a Lost World.

1 min

'No dancing in the streets' What do black voters think of Badenoch's rise to top?

Kemi Badenoch's election as Conservative party leader may have been somewhat eclipsed by the US election, but nonetheless represents a political milestone.

3 mins

Nigel Farage Britain should 'roll out red carpet' for Trump to aid trade talks

Britain needs to \"roll out the red carpet\" for Donald Trump following the US election, Nigel Farage has said.

3 mins

Farage is a threat to Labour in Wales - and the party has no strategy for dealing with him

Within hours of their landslide victory this summer, Labour MPs had already begun discussing how to counter the threat from Reform UK.

2 mins

Princess to attend remembrance events as cancer recovery continues

The Princess of Wales is to attend two remembrance events this weekend, Buckingham Palace has said, as she gradually returns to public duties after her treatment for cancer.

2 mins

'Criminals watching' How sports stars are a growing target for burglaries

The best year of my life in football now doesn't feel like something I can celebrate,\" said Manchester City's Jack Grealish after burglars raided his Cheshire home while his family were inside.

3 mins

Calls for earlier work experience to tackle pupil 'absence epidemic'

Companies should be made to give work experience to children as young as primary school age to help tackle the \"absence epidemic\" in schools, the boss of the UK's biggest airport group has said.

1 min

Child abuse inquiry chief criticises inaction in parliament

A \"once-in-a-lifetime\" chance to protect children is at risk of being squandered by the UK government, a leading expert has warned.

2 mins

Organised crime gangs target independent food producers

Small food producers are increasingly being targeted by organised crime gangs and rogue insiders looking to exploit national and global supply chain crises, according to experts.

1 min

Report says NHS weight-loss drug contributed to nurse's death

A weight-loss drug recently approved for use on the NHS contributed to the death of a 58-year-old nurse from North Lanarkshire, according to a report.

1 min

Ready, set, grow: new allotments for grabs in contest

Frustrated beetroot, bean and berry growers can enter a contest to win two new sites for allotments, which will be bought in neighbourhoods with few good places to grow fruit and vegetables.

2 mins

A true genius Quincy Jones, by his musical collaborators

A \"triple threat\" in the entertainment industry is someone who can act, dance and sing.

5 mins

How old is your hot water bottle? Tips for staying warm safely

More than 1.7 million households say they won't turn on their heating this winter, according to research by the comparison site Uswitch.

2 mins

More than 1.7m households will not turn on the heating this winter - study

More than 1.7 million households say they won't turn on their heating this winter, according to research by the comparison site Uswitch.

2 mins

Cloudy spell due to 'anticyclonic gloom' over UK

An \"anticyclonic gloom\" has been blamed for cloudy weather across parts of England, with one village receiving absolutely no sunshine since October.

1 min

A bad week for women - but a sex ban and Martha Stewart offer a small uplift

Looking back towards Monday the world seemed a quaint place, which by the end of the week had become a lot darker.

4 mins

Stage review Festive dose of escapism is a gift that keeps giving

Now it's back, 11 years after its last outing, though this time without a live orchestra (the company's Sinfonia has been cut from this production). Does it still work, three decades on?

1 min

'We can give no more': farmers say the inheritance tax changes are last straw

Over the next few weeks there could be tractors full of angry farmers rolling through the stately streets of Westminster.

4 mins

Cop29 in Baku Optimists hope for progress in spite of US shift in direction

Optimists hope for progress in spite of US shift in direction

7 mins

The big names Who's who at this year's gathering

Ilham Aliyev Azerbaijan president The autocratic leader has used Azerbaijan's oil wealth to gain global influence for his country and enrich his family.

2 mins

UN finds that 70% of those killed in Gaza are women and children

Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women and children, according to a UN analysis of verified deaths that highlights the heavy civilian toll of the ongoing conflict.

3 mins

Arrests in Amsterdam follow Violent attacks on Israeli football fans

Amsterdam police have made more than 60 arrests after what authorities called \"hateful antisemitic Violence\" against Israeli football fans.

3 mins

'Putin has a problem' Ukraine's fighters in Kursk hold on to hope - and learn Korean

Vitalii Ovcharenko has been learning a new language: Korean. \"I've picked up a few phrases,\" he said. \"They are: 'Hands up, drop your weapon, and come to us slowly.' Also: 'Throw off your body armour and helmet.'\"

4 mins

Fears woman arrested for undressing in Iran could be tortured in psychiatric unit

Human rights organisations say they are gravely concerned that a young Iranian woman arrested for stripping down to her underwear could be subjected to torture after she was transferred to a psychiatric hospital by the authorities.

3 mins

In the shadow of the pyramids Art exhibition is a 'modern archaeology'

A dismantled chariot, recreated in the form of two unruly metallic horses next to half-submerged wheels, and giant flowers popping out of the sand: visitors to the pyramids of Giza are being greeted by a series of artworks as Egypt stages its annual contemporary art exhibition at the 4,500-year-old Unesco world heritage site.

1 min

The odd throuple Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition

Fiscal policy was a squabble too far for German coalition

3 mins

Pelicot trial Defendants' ex-partners fear they too were abused

Giving evidence in Avignon's criminal court, a softly spoken woman in her 30s pondered whether the medication she took as part of managing her multiple sclerosis may have allowed her ex-partner, Cedric G, to sexually abuse her without her knowledge.

3 mins

Shaking it up African cocktails help reinvent drinks culture

At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring. Then the stranger walked over for an autograph. \"He pointed at me excitedly and said: 'You're Monsieur Gnamakou, I know you from Instagram!'\" recalls Bede at the poolside bar of Bissa, a boutique hotel in the upmarket Deux Plateaux neighbourhood on the eve of Abidjan cocktail week.

1 min

Steamed buns, pants, socks, sake A day in the life of a Japanese convenience store

Kenji Yamamoto wasn't sure that his business would survive when he opened Japan's first convenience store in a Tokyo neighborhood in May 1974.

3 mins

Asda chair says £100m hit from budget will be 'big burden' for wages

Asda has warned that measures in the government's budget will be a \"big burden\" for the supermarket chain, costing it £100m, and could prevent it from raising wages or hiring as many staff as it struggles to turn around falling sales.

2 mins

The 'chicken tax' Trump tariffs will hurt Europe's car-makers but US will pay too

In 1964 the new US president was angry about European trade. Specifically about chickens.

4 mins

Shares plunge for housebuilder Vistry after new profit warning

Shares in the FTSE 100 housebuilder Vistry have plunged after it issued a second profit warning in as many months and said cost overruns on building projects were worse than previously thought.

1 min

Families may get post office compensation, says minister

The postal minister has said that family members and employees of post office branch owners who have not been eligible to make claims over the Horizon IT scandal may be allowed to apply for compensation.

1 min

Secret diary of TV freelancer Brutal hours, fear, panic - and finally a kick in the teeth

An anonymous producer writes about their experiences of the brutal hours, low budgets and high stress of television production

3 mins

China offers £646bn to local government but balks at big stimulus

China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments and other economic measures, but stopped short of a \"bazooka\" stimulus package many analysts expected.

1 min

British Airways owner IAG's profits up 15%

Strong demand for transatlantic travel has bolstered the profits of International Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways, with the UK national carrier outperforming rivals despite widespread European flight delays.

1 min

The price of love How much does dating cost - and who pays the bill?

Hinge+ costs £14.99 for a week, £24.99 for one month, £49.99 for three months and £74.99 for six months. One week of HingeX costs £24.99, a month is £44.99, three months £89.99 and six months comes in at £129.99.

4 mins

University students Why are tuition fees going up and who does it affect?

The government has announced fees in England will rise to £9,535 in 2025. Shane Hickey gives you the lowdown on the changes

3 mins

Taking the plunge Seven date ideas that won't break the bank

You certainly don't need to spend a fortune to have a fun and romantic time, whether it's your first date or the 101st.

2 mins

Money hacks How to save a bundle on children's clothes

Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains - use the Charity Retail Association's online search page to find ones that stock children's clothes, or in London, head to one of FARA's 14 stores that specialise in kids' clothes.

4 mins

Consumer champions

BT has left my father, 80, with no phone for months.

3 mins

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