The Guardian - December 06, 2024

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December 06, 2024

NHS facing a 'quad-demic' of emergencies as winter bites

The NHS is facing a \"quad-demic\" of health emergencies as it heads into winter, with hospitals \"busier than ever\" for this time of year, the health service's most senior doctor has said.

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Starmer accuses Whitehall of being comfortable with failure

Keir Starmer accused Whitehall of becoming comfortable with failure as he challenged civil servants to hit a series of policy targets and deliver on 150 \"major infrastructure projects\".

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Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

An artificial intelligence system used by the UK government to detect welfare fraud is showing bias according to people's age, disability, marital status and nationality, the Guardian can reveal.

3 mins

Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words

At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris's nieces explained how to pronounce Harris's name.

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YMCA song has never been gay, says Village People's lyricist and singer

If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay anthem, think again.

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Parents who work from home may be behind rise in school absences

Parents who have been working from home since the pandemic are keeping their children off school with them, the chief inspector of Ofsted has suggested.

2 mins

Macron to stay on as he prepares to appoint fourth prime minister of the year

Defiant president says he will remain in power until 2027, amid political turmoil following collapse of government

4 mins

Can six targets turn the tide? What Keir Starmer said - and what it all means

Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday mentioned the word \"milestone\" eight times and \"missions\" 13 times.

3 mins

England and Wales prison population set to exceed 100,000 by 2029

The prison population could top 100,000 within five years in England and Wales, official estimates show.

2 mins

Muhammad is favourite UK boys' name for first time

Muhammad has become the UK's most popular baby name for boys for the first time, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

2 mins

Women's prize for playwriting returns with record £20,000 award

A prize celebrating female playwrights has announced its return with its largest prize fund yet, aiming to redress the imbalance in the number of plays by women produced on major stages in the UK and Ireland.

1 min

The rise and rise of Rooney - that's Coleen, not Wayne

How Coleen Rooney rode a wave of popularity from the 'Wagatha Christie' trial to bush tucker trials

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Weather warning as Storm Darragh hammers UK with 80mph gusts

An amber warning for wind has been issued for large parts of the UK, with power cuts and flying debris possible amid the arrival of the fourth named storm of the season.

2 mins

Mother of last British hostage in Gaza appeals to UK government

The mother of the last remaining British hostage in Gaza has said she wants \"solutions, not sympathy\" as she appealed to the government to help keep her daughter alive.

2 mins

Ghey's killer fails in bid to have sentence reduced

One of the two teenagers convicted of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey has failed in his bid to reduce the length of his sentence after claiming a judge failed to take into account his \"immaturity\".

1 min

Sake: Japan's 'divine gift' granted special status by Unesco

Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It is brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the country's pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts.

1 min

Lung cancer 'could be detected by urine test'

Scientists have created a world-first urine test that could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.

1 min

Wallace ghostwriter makes new claims of sexual harassment

The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace's 2012 autobiography has claimed he sexually harassed her when she was working on the book.

2 mins

Woman who grabbed soldier's gun says: 'I just needed to stop them'

A South Korean party spokesperson seen grappling with a rifle-wielding soldier has insisted that she was not especially brave, after a viral video made her a symbol of defiance against martial law.

1 min

South Korean president investigated for insurrection over martial law

South Korea's ruling party says it will block a move by the opposition to impeach the beleaguered president, Yoon Suk Yeol, as police said they were investigating Yoon for alleged insurrection over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

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Italian nun arrested over links to mafia network

A nun was among 25 people arrested in Italy on suspicion of being part of a criminal gang with links to the country's most powerful mafia network, the 'Ndrangheta.

1 min

McGregor ordered to pay Nikhita Hand's €1.5m costs in civil rape case

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the entire legal costs, estimated at €1.5m, in relation to a civil rape case brought by a woman in Dublin, a judge has ruled.

1 min

Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces

Islamist insurgents have seized the Syrian city of Hama, a vital location on the road to Damascus, marking the latest challenge to Bashar al-Assad's control of the country.

2 mins

Police release new photo showing face of suspect sought in killing of health insurance CEO

The New York police department on Thursday issued photographs clearly showing the face of a man they suspect of shooting and killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, early on Wednesday in Manhattan.

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Conspiracies and cosying up to dictators Why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard

In 2018, a Syrian dissident with the codename Caesar was set to testify before the House foreign affairs committee about the torture and summary executions that had become a signature of Bashar al-Assad's brutal crackdown on opposition during Syria's civil war.

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Vodafone and Three granted approval to merge

Vodafone and Three have been given the green light to create the UK's largest mobile phone operator after agreeing to invest heavily in upgrading the merged group's network across the country.

1 min

Ashley says budget felt like a 'kick in the face' for his Frasers Group

The chief executive of the high street retail giant Frasers said that \"we felt we'd been kicked in the face\" after Rachel Reeves' autumn budget.

2 mins

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump fuels crypto fever

Bitcoin has crossed $100,000 for the first time, scaling a fresh record high amid a euphoric rally sparked by Donald Trump's election victory.

2 mins

Shell and Equinor to combine UK North Sea oil and gas assets

Shell and Equinor will combine their UK North Sea offshore oil and gas assets to create a new company with 1,300 employees.

1 min

Spectre of brain injury casts long shadow over American campuses

College football, the game's entry point to the NFL, is under scrutiny after spate of sports injury-related deaths

4 mins

Russell reveals Verstappen threat to 'put my head in wall'

World champion was 'going to purposefully crash into me' says Mercedes driver

2 mins

Dujardin 'fully respects' one-year suspension

British rider banned until July 2025 after investigation into horse whipping video

2 mins

Doku claims wounded City will shut out noise

Jérémy Doku insists Manchester City will shut out the noise as they attempt to get back into the title race.

1 min

Madueke on the rise but Maresca wants more, more, more

Chelsea manager pleased with winger's recent gains on the pitch after criticism of his efforts during training

2 mins

Timber hails Arsenal's fresh momentum

Jurriën Timber believes Arsenal are gaining critical momentum in their push for a first Premier League title in two decades.

1 min

'We are in December': Title talk comes too early for Van Dijk

Fluctuating Newcastle clash reminds pacesetters' captain that Liverpool have far to go

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