The Guardian - December 12, 2024
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December 12, 2024
Syrian rebel leader vows to pursue torturers
The Islamist rebel commander responsible for the downfall of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has said that those responsible for torture and killing in the notorious prisons system will not evade justice after the extent of the regime's crimes against its own people in detention centres was revealed.
3 mins
'A daily living hell' Sara Sharif's father and stepmother guilty of her murder
Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions were raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.
4 mins
Ministers to axe more than 10,000 civil service jobs in budgets purge
Ministers are to cut more than 10,000 civil service jobs as Whitehall departments battle to stay within spending limits under a new government efficiency drive, the Guardian has learned.
3 mins
Human rights warnings after Fifa awards 2034 World Cup to Saudis
Fifa set the seal on one of the most controversial decisions in its history yesterday by confirming Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 World Cup.
3 mins
Puberty blockers for gender dysphoria banned indefinitely
Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK except for use in clinical trials, the government has announced.
2 mins
'Ultimate superficiality': experts cast doubt on tech that could soften the blow of grumpy texts
Is that you? Or is it the bot? Linguists have said the nuance and character of human language are at risk, as Apple becomes the latest tech firm to launch artificial intelligence tools that can rewrite texts and emails to make users sound more friendly or professional.
3 mins
In Wimborne Minster's panto no one can hear you scream
For anyone weary of the usual feel-good festive films - Love Actually, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street and so on - a joyfully amateur retelling of the classic space horror Alien by Dorset bus drivers may just appeal.
1 min
'Heartbreaking' Unspeakable abuse meted out to child laid bare in court
At first glance, a home video that showed Sara Sharif singing in front of the TV could have been filmed in any happy household.
5 mins
Warning signs The 15 missed chances to keep Sara from harm
The murder of Sara Sharif has raised serious questions about missed chances to prevent her death, with the case revealing 15 occasions when it was flagged to authorities that the schoolgirl was potentially in danger.
3 mins
'He was not present' Family of guilty father continue to blame stepmother for death
Urfan Sharif's family refused to believe he had killed his daughter, Sara, even after he told jurors: \"I want to admit that it's all my fault.\"
2 mins
Brief respite over after years of Tory jibes
Many civil servants breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the back of the Conservatives in July - a hoped-for end to long-running pay disputes, the looming axe of job cuts and a sense of chaos.
1 min
Gregg Wallace 'harassed young journalist with creepy texts'
Gregg Wallace is accused of sending inappropriate texts to a young female reporter asking her for \"a snog\" and leaving \"creepy\" voicemails after taking her number under the pretext of work.
3 mins
Bowel cancer cases in under-50s on the increase across the world
The number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is increasing worldwide, according to landmark research that also reveals rates are rising faster in England than in almost any other country.
2 mins
'Finally we can breathe' Country gets back to work after president is ousted
When Hayyan Maqsoud, the director of Syria's postal service, returned to work, the first thing he did was remove the portraits of the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, and his father, Hafez, from the walls of his Damascus office.
3 mins
What will US do now? The risks raised by a hands-off approach
For a Biden administration in its final days, managing the downfall of Bashar al-Assad was not on the cards.
3 mins
Islamic State Begum and 65 other Britons in prisons face uncertainty amid offensive
Shamima Begum and 65 other Islamic State-linked Britons detained in prisons and camps in north-east Syria face an uncertain future as Turkish-backed rebel groups continue an offensive against the Kurdish groups who guard them.
2 mins
Assad's downfall planned by US and Israel, claims Iran's supreme leader
Iran's supreme leader has claimed the US and Israel acted as the command centre that engineered the downfall of Syria's former president, Bashar al-Assad, and the ousting of Iran from the country.
3 mins
Golan Heights Druze population on Syrian border fear territorial battles
On the outskirts of the Druze village of Majdal Shams, high in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, a gate in the fence leads to the supposedly demilitarised buffer zone on the Syrian side.
4 mins
Police investigation into Post Office is of 'unprecedented' size
The police criminal inquiry into the Post Office has identified dozens of persons of interest so far, as a team bolstered to 100 officers investigates the actions of executives, legal teams and civil servants connected to the Horizon IT scandal.
2 mins
Tories are in an echo chamber chamber with their leader set to self-destruct, luckily for Labour
It could have been Farage or Anderson asking the questions. Badenoch was hellbent on annexing the Reform agenda
2 mins
Ofgem orders firms to offer zero-standing charge tariffs
Energy suppliers will have to offer customers a \"zero\" standing charge tariff by next winter to address criticism of the daily fees described as a \"poll tax\" on gas and electricity bills.
1 min
Payouts of up to £70,000 for Veterans who were dismissed for being gay
Thousands of UK military personnel dismissed because of their homosexuality will from today be able to apply for payments of up to £70,000 to recognise the distress caused by a ban that ran from 1967 to 2000.
2 mins
Legalisation of cannabis wrong, says Elton John
Sir Elton John has criticised the legalisation of cannabis in parts of North America, saying it was \"one of the greatest mistakes of all time\".
1 min
Pianist passes grade 8 seven decades after his last exam
By the age of 88, most of us imagine our exam days are long over. But for Ray Eveleigh, the challenge of taking grade 8 piano was too much to forgo, and he passed with a distinction 67 years after he took grade 7.
2 mins
Most leave voters now back free movement in pursuit of EU-UK reset
A majority of Britons who voted to leave the EU would now accept a return to free movement in exchange for access to the single market, according to a cross-Europe study that also found a reciprocal desire in member states for closer UK links.
2 mins
Developers 'not fulfilling biodiversity pledges on new estates'
Nearly half of the nature-friendly enhancements promised by developers building homes have failed to materialise, according to a study of almost 6,000 new houses.
1 min
Mystery of how crocs get scales on head solved
It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his Just So Stories, but researchers say they have the answer to how crocodiles get the scales on their heads.
1 min
Train crew shortages risk disrupting travel plans of Christmas rail passengers
Passengers visiting family and friends over Christmas could have their journeys disrupted by train crew shortages, especially on lines hit by engineering works, the rail minister warned yesterday.
2 mins
'I needed the money': Carrey on Sonic sequel
Jim Carrey says he came out of retirement for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 because he needed the money.
1 min
Film review The amazing life and career of the dapper 007
That lovable British star Roger Moore, who ascended to movie Valhalla with seven James Bond films between 1973 and 1985, gets the indulgent treatment he deserves in this documentary celebration, featuring interviews with Christopher Walken, Pierce Brosnan, 007 superfan David Walliams, the franchise producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, his children, and of course Joan Collins, who is almost Moore's female equivalent in arch self-deprecating wit.
1 min
'We are being dismissed' Living with the painful experience of 'medical misogyny'
Women and girls in the UK with gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis have spent years in pain owing to \"medical misogyny\", according to a parliamentary report.
3 mins
UK teenager jailed in Dubai over relationship with 17-year-old girl
An 18-year-old man from London has been sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, a campaign group has said.
1 min
'Someone has to stay' The power plant workers keeping Ukraine's lights on
In the cavernous turbine hall of a coal-fired thermal power plant, deputy chief engineer Oleksandr runs through the extensive damage, pointing out various consequences of numerous Russian strikes over the past two years.
3 mins
South Korean police raid President Yoon's office amid crisis over martial law decree
South Korea's Yonhap news agency said the search yesterday was part of an attempt to establish whether Yoon's actions, supported by other senior figures in his administration, amounted to insurrection – a crime that does not carry presidential immunity and can carry the death penalty.
2 mins
Claims Hamas present in Gaza's hospitals 'grossly exaggerated' says top ICC lawyer
Claims about the presence of Hamas fighters in hospitals in Gaza under siege by Israel's military have been \"grossly exaggerated\", a top prosecutor at the international criminal court (ICC) has said.
2 mins
Study shows 96% of children in Gaza feel their death is close
A study of children in Gaza has found that 96% of them feel that their death is imminent and almost half want to die as a result of trauma from the war.
1 min
Call for two-year jail term over Amsterdam football violence
Prosecutors have called for a man suspected of punching and kicking Israeli football fans in Amsterdam during a night of violence to serve two years in jail.
1 min
Whale's record 8,000-mile journey no fluke, say researchers
A humpback whale has travelled more than 8,000 miles from South America to east Africa, the longest distance recorded for an individual whale.
1 min
Girl, 11, is sole survivor of migrant boat sinking that left dozens dead
An 11-year-old girl has been rescued off the Italian island of Lampedusa after spending days alone at sea.
1 min
Māori tribes ask king to intervene in New Zealand treaty row
Representatives of more than 80 Māori tribes have issued a rare plea to King Charles requesting his intervention in New Zealand politics, amid growing tension over the government's policies for Māori and a souring of the relationship between Indigenous people and authorities.
2 mins
US executives warned about online 'hitlist' after killing of healthcare CEO
The New York police department (NYPD) has warned US healthcare executives of a heightened risk to their lives after identifying an online \"hitlist\" posted in the wake of last week's assassination of the United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson.
1 min
Outcry over Iran's new hijab law that could see women executed or jailed for 15 years
Women in Iran could face the death sentence or up to 15 years in prison if they defy compulsory morality laws due to come into effect tomorrow.
3 mins
Trump picks son's fiancee as ambassador to Greece
Donald Trump has named Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host who has been engaged to his eldest son, as US ambassador to Greece.
1 min
US inflation rate up slightly as Fed ponders interest rate hike
The US inflation rate barely moved in November, the last piece of major economic news before the Federal Reserve decides whether to cut interest rates for the third time in as many months at its meeting next week.
1 min
Tui profits soar 35% as tourists look for more affordable destinations
Cash-strapped consumers are still prioritising spending on holidays but are choosing more affordable destinations including Egypt, Bulgaria and Tunisia, according to Europe's biggest package trip operator.
1 min
Labour's green energy goal 'leaves little room for error', say experts
Labour's plan to switch to a clean power system by 2030 faces \"significant challenges\" to avoid delays and prevent vulnerable households paying higher bills, experts have warned.
2 mins
Annual cost of renting a home is 27% higher since pandemic
The average cost of renting a newly let UK home is now £3,240 higher than at the end of the pandemic lockdowns, after three years of rental increases outstripping rises in earnings, research shows.
1 min
Harrods hits diners with £1 charge on top of 12.5% service fee
Harrods has introduced a £1-a-head \"cover charge\" in its London cafes and restaurants, which staff say aims to raise profits by up to £1m after a government crackdown on companies taking a cut of tips.
2 mins
CMA launches bid-rigging investigation into school contractors
An investigation was launched yesterday into allegations that several roofing and construction firms illegally colluded to rig bids to win contracts for repairing schools.
1 min
Supreme court allows appeal in £30bn car loan mis-selling case
The supreme court has granted permission for two car lenders to appeal against a landmark ruling on motor finance commission payments that has left firms fearing a potential £30bn compensation bill.
2 mins
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $350bn after share buyback
Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, and its investors have agreed to buy shares from its employees, valuing the business at $350bn.
1 min
Beaumont's hair-raising knock seals series victory
England scrapped their way to a six-wicket victory in the third ODI against South Africa to win the series 2-1, relying on the steadying hand of Tammy Beaumont after Marizanne Kapp had left them wobbling perilously at 25 for three.
1 min
Fast and furious Atkinson and Carse are now the main men of England's pace attack
After another 11 wickets in the second Test in Wellington, and a combined total across the tours of Pakistan and New Zealand now standing at 39, there can be no doubt this has been the winter of Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse.
3 mins
Dallaglio pays tribute to Voyce as search continues
Lawrence Dallaglio has expressed his sorrow after his former England teammate Tom Voyce was apparently swept away while crossing a flooded river, with the Rugby World Cup winner saying it has echoes of his own family tragedy.
1 min
Jones completes treble with win in London Classic
Gawain Jones, the British and English champion, who turned 37 yesterday, completed a remarkable year of recovery from tragedy when he won the £25,000 first prize in the XTX Markets London Classic.
1 min
De Pauw leaves Villa amid allegations over remarks
Robert de Pauw's departure from his role as Aston Villa's women's team manager yesterday came amid concerns regarding the way he had allegedly spoken to his players, including about their appearance, the Guardian has been told.
1 min
Amorim says Ashworth exit a 'bad situation'
Ruben Amorim admits sporting director Dan Ashworth's shock exit is \"a bad situation\" but the Manchester United head coach believes the club's vision remains unaffected.
1 min
Abdullah puts Blades sale on hold with eyes on promotion
Sheffield United's owner, Prince Abdullah, has put the sale of the club on hold in the hope of cashing in if Chris Wilder's side are promoted to the Premier League.
1 min
Ramirez stunner steals show as Twente hit for six
Chelsea cruised to a 14th straight victory in all competitions with a crushing win over FC Twente in the Women's Champions League.
2 mins
Saka doubles up to put Arsenal on the verge of qualification
It would normally be over by now, the Champions League group stage done and dusted and yet there are still two more ties for Arsenal; a test of their physicality, the depth of their reserves as well as their resolve.
3 mins
Vlahovic and McKennie pile on the pain for Guardiola's struggling City
Missing in action during the past six weeks: Manchester City's pizzazz. It was absent here again, in the latest moping performance that has become the odd, yet recognisable face of Pep Guardiola's formerly supreme team.
3 mins
Gomez 'blessed to stay at best club in the world'
Joe Gomez says he is \"blessed\" to be at Liverpool after a summer in which the prospect of leaving was real.
1 min
'Many migrant workers will die': the human cost of 2034
Millions will build stadiums and hotels but testimony suggests abuse is deeply entrenched in Saudi Arabia
3 mins
Built to order What will Saudi tournament look like?
Fifa's bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together the most convincing, highest-scoring package of all time.
3 mins
A vote without a vote The Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain
The shamelessness of Fifa's process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense
7 mins
Arsenal investigate antisemitic posts on X
Arsenal are investigating a series of antisemitic social media posts from an account allegedly belonging to a member of their staff.
1 min
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