The Guardian - October 22, 2024

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October 22, 2024

Welby goes public on family link to slavery

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and was compensated by the British government when slavery was abolished.

2 mins

Despair in Chad as Sudanese flee war

Refugees and aid agencies have warned of deteriorating conditions in overcrowded and severely underfunded camps in Chad as intensifying violence and a hunger crisis in Sudan drive huge numbers across the border.

3 mins

Met officer cleared of murder after shooting unarmed driver in head

Police anger that case came to trial - but family speaks of 'deep pain'

4 mins

At-home brain stimulation helps people with depression - study

People with major depression could alleviate their symptoms by self-administering a form of electrical brain stimulation at home, according to a clinical trial of the therapy.

2 mins

UK pledges extra £2.26bn for Ukraine to spend on arms

Britain is to lend Ukraine an additional £2.26bn and allow Kyiv to spend the money on weapons to fight off the Russian invasion as part of a wider $50bn (£38.5bn) loan programme expected to be confirmed by G7 members this week.

1 min

'History in your hand': detectorists unearth England's richest treasure

It began with a speculative trip to a soggy field in Somerset by a seven-strong band of metal detectorists more intent on figuring out how to use some new kit than on unearthing anything of great historical importance.

3 mins

A bear necessity? Peruvian-born Paddington granted UK passport

He has been one of the UK's favourite and most prominent refugees for two-thirds of a century. Now, Paddington Bear - official name Paddington Brown - has been granted a British passport.

1 min

Lethal force Row over use of police powers is likely to intensify

After the Met officer Martyn Blake was charged in 2023 with killing Chris Kaba, scores of his colleagues put down their guns in protest.

5 mins

Charles heckled by senator at Australia's parliament

King Charles has been heckled by an Indigenous Australian senator, who called for a treaty and accused the crown of stealing Aboriginal land as the monarch concluded a speech at Parliament House in Canberra.

3 mins

Employment rights reforms could cost businesses £5bn a year, Labour analysis finds

Employment rights reforms will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, the government's own analysis has warned. But low-paid employees will see most of the benefit, with some shift workers earning an extra £600 a year.

4 mins

NHS delays Streeting says long waits led to 'death sentences' for some

Some NHS patients have received a \"death sentence\" due to delays within the health service, Wes Streeting has said, as Keir Starmer stressed the need for more use of artificial intelligence and technology.

3 mins

Braverman Documents forwarded to private email

Suella Braverman forwarded government documents to her private email accounts at least 127 times while serving as attorney general, in a potential breach of the ministerial code.

1 min

Muted by her minders, KemiKaze leaves stage for Honest Bob to show he's maddest of them all

You can only conclude that some politicians are simply untreatable. Their egotism and self-delusion so deeply ingrained that reality never gets a look-in. I give you Robert Jenrick. Exhibit A. He is a worthy successor to Liz Truss as one of the dimmest solipsists you could hope to meet.

2 mins

House arrest proposals to be considered as part of sentencing overhaul

Judges could get powers to impose a punishment of house arrest on criminals under a comprehensive overhaul of sentences to be launched today.

2 mins

Comedy review

Crowd work at the start of a standup set is meant to warm up the audience, not be the highlight of the show. Maisie Adam opens with 20 minutes of back and forth with the crowd, and it's a hoot.

1 min

Woman admits milkshake assault on Farage

A woman has pleaded guilty to assault by beating after throwing a milkshake over the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, outside a pub in Clacton-on-Sea during the general election campaign.

1 min

NHS told it can use AI to help detect fractures

Millions of patients in England with suspected broken bones could have their X-rays checked with a £1 artificial intelligence scan to help NHS doctors avoid missing fractures.

1 min

Israel hits branches of Hezbollah-run bank in series of attacks on Lebanon

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on south Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa valley early yesterday morning, hitting buildings belonging to the Hezbollah-run banking institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan.

2 mins

‘Human shields’ IDF accused of using detainees to clear booby traps

After they burned down his family home in northern Gaza, Israeli troops separated Ramez al-Skafi from his family and detained him. They had a particular job in mind for him, he said.

6 mins

Zephaniah to be honoured at live British Academy event

The British Academy is to pay tribute to the late poet Benjamin Zephaniah next week as part of a night of discussion and performance.

1 min

Mining firm in court over fatal dam collapse in Brazil

The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of \"cynically and doggedly trying to avoid\" responsibility for Brazil's worst environmental disaster, at the opening of the largest group lawsuit in English legal history.

2 mins

Ex-Verve singer Ashcroft 'ready to bring it' as Oasis support act

Richard Ashcroft has been named as the support act for Oasis's 2025 reunion tour in the UK and Ireland.

1 min

Gove says most hurtful part of political career was attacks on his former wife

The former Tory MP Michael Gove has said that the most hurtful part of his political career was the attacks on his former wife, Sarah Vine.

1 min

Monty Don designs garden for beloved dogs in Chelsea debut

Some gardeners at the Chelsea flower show may balk at the idea of a dog scrabbling around near their prize roses. But Monty Don is designing his first Chelsea garden for next year's event - and is making it dog-friendly.

2 mins

Woman jailed for sharing sexual images of father's lover online

A woman who posted sexual images of her father's former lover on an escort site has been jailed for three years by a judge who described it as \"vindictive, selfish and vengeful offending\".

2 mins

WH Smith to sell vinyl records amid resurgence

The high street retailer WH Smith is to sell vinyl records for the first time in three decades, stocking them in 80 of its shops across the UK.

1 min

Small-scale breweries switch from craft beer to 'indie' label

Small breweries in the UK are ditching the term \"craft beer\" in favour of \"indie beer\", warning that global corporations have bamboozled many drinkers into believing that formerly independent brands are still artisanal hidden gems.

2 mins

John Stapleton diagnosed with Parkinson's

The broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

1 min

Ecosystems on Earth at edge of catastrophe, biodiversity experts warn

Humanity is on the precipice” of shattering Earth’s limits, and will suffer huge costs if we fail to act on biodiversity loss, experts warn.

5 mins

Seoul summons Russian ambassador over North Korean troop deployment

South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to protest \"in the strongest terms\" about the reported dispatch of thousands of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine.

3 mins

Sudan How a factional power struggle within the military tore country apart

Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, on 15 April 2023 as a power struggle between the two main factions of the country's military regime turned deadly.

2 mins

Italian ministers pass new law to save Albania migrant hub deal

Italy's far-right government has passed a new law to overcome a court ruling that risks blocking the country's deal with Albania aimed at curbing migrant arrivals.

1 min

Moldovans narrowly back joining EU despite 'interference'

Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favor of joining the European Union after a pivotal referendum clouded by allegations of Russian interference.

2 mins

Hurricane Oscar adds to Cuba crisis after massive power cut

Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba, adding to a list of woes besetting the Caribbean's biggest island, which was hit at the weekend by a massive power cut.

1 min

New Zealand airport puts squeeze on long farewells in drop-off zone

Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New Zealand airport should your embrace linger too long.

1 min

Chaos in India after 90 hoax bomb threats made to airlines

A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past week, provoking international travel chaos as planes were grounded, diverted and flown to safety by fighter jet escorts.

2 mins

Trump lawsuit Central Park Five take legal action over debate claims

Five men referred to as \"the Central Park Five\" sued Donald Trump for defamation yesterday after he falsely said during the presidential debate that they had pleaded guilty to a rape 35 years ago, despite the fact that their convictions were overturned.

1 min

‘Deeply concerning’ Musk gives $1m to swing state voter as governor slams gift

Standing before a US flag, the world's richest man told an assembled crowd that he loved them.

3 mins

Sanofi buyer faces €100m fine if jobs in France are lost

The French government has warned a US private equity firm buying the consumer healthcare arm of the drug-maker Sanofi that it will be penalised more than €100m (£83m) if it does not keep production and jobs in France.

1 min

Microsoft to launch AI 'employees' that can perform business tasks

Microsoft is introducing autonomous artificial intelligence agents, or virtual employees, that can perform tasks such as handling client queries and identifying sales leads, as the tech sector strives to show investors that the AI boom can produce indispensable products.

2 mins

VW ordered to pay out £21.5m to car finance customers

Volkswagen has been forced to pay customers £21.5m in compensation on top of a fine of £5.4m for failing to treat struggling customers fairly, including repossessing vehicles from people who had attempted suicide or were caring for sick relatives.

2 mins

Yes, review HS2's dire delivery.But renegotiating the cost-plus contracts matters even more

Louise Haigh, like many transport secretaries before her, wants to know what the hell has gone wrong at HS2, why the costs jump every time the numbers are added up, and whether anything can be done to get a financial grip on the project.

2 mins

‘A bit of a challenge’ The ex-cop leading stretched SFO to take on big-money fraud

Nick Ephgrave has the air of a copper under siege. A former Metropolitan police officer who once pounded the pavements of south London, the ninth director of the Serious Fraud Office can be forgiven for feeling claustrophobic.

4 mins

Reality cheque Lavishing £2m a year on Ferguson while laying off 250 staff leaves a sour taste

Wayne Rooney had stolen the show in a 2-0 Manchester United win. The visit of the Premier League champions to Aberdeen in the summer of 2008 provided the kind of carnival occasion always guaranteed after Alex Ferguson's defining move from Pittodrie to Old Trafford. This particular friendly was to mark the 25th anniversary of Ferguson leading Aberdeen to Cup Winners' Cup glory. Friendly it was ... until post-match media duties.

3 mins

Leach rediscovers mojo after Bazball 'fraud' fears

Spinner could play key role in series decider for England after a phone call from Stokes sparked resurgence

4 mins

Livingstone to lead England after setback for Buttler

Liam Livingstone will become the sixth man to captain England this year, taking the reins for the one-day international series against West Indies, after another setback for Jos Buttler in his return from a calf injury.

1 min

Disabled fans' survey shines critical light on Uefa care

Uefa's communication with disabled supporters has been widely described as \"non-existent\" in a survey that paints a damning picture of accessibility for fans watching their clubs on European away trips.

1 min

Game nearing 'crisis point' in schools, new report warns

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes in schools rugby to avoid becoming a \"declining minority sport\" that could weaken Steve Borthwick's England side amid a damaging decline in participation.

2 mins

Verstappen defends Norris penalty as McLaren fume

Max Verstappen has given a bullish reaction to criticism of his driving after a controversial finish to the US Grand Prix on Sunday.

2 mins

Wood catches Henderson cold to light Forest's fire

Chris Wood is keeping some good company these days. His strike midway through the second half, which brought Nottingham Forest their first home win of the season, means that only Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer have scored more than the 16 Premier League goals he has plundered since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge at the City Ground just before last Christmas.

3 mins

Lopetegui not in imminent peril of being sacked

Julen Lopetegui is not in imminent danger of the sack despite growing alarm at West Ham about their poor start to the season. The club, languishing in 15th after losing 4-1 against Tottenham on Saturday, are keen to give Lopetegui time after appointing him last summer as David Moyes's successor.

1 min

Van Dijk reveals he is in talks over extending Anfield career

Virgil van Dijk has revealed he is in \"ongoing\" discussions regarding a new contract with Liverpool but admitted he remains unclear about his future at the club.

1 min

VAR conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from helpless fans' plight

Another weekend, another slew of wearying arguments about VAR and refereeing. At Bournemouth, Arsenal fans called the referee Robert Jones \"a cheat\" and chanted that the Premier League was \"corrupt\". On social media, the outrage was even greater. Fans have always complained about referees, of course, but traditionally they called them \"blind\" and dismissed them as \"wankers\" or \"bastards\". Then came the \"You're not fit to referee\" song; the cries of systemic corruption, though, are relatively new.

3 mins

No review of Saudi Newcastle deal despite Bin Salman claims

The Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle's takeover by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after reports of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's extensive involvement in the deal.

1 min

We must stick together - it's the only way to bring peace to Ukraine'

The big interview Oleskandr Zinchenko Arsenal full-back opens up on the pain of following the war from overseas and reflects on the belief instilled within him by Guardiola and Arteta

8 mins

"There's no ceiling here': Cash hails Villa potential

Matty Cash has said Aston Villa \"has not got a ceiling\" under Unai Emery before the two-year anniversary of the manager's appointment, as the Spaniard outlined his wish to continue to \"break barriers\" by becoming Champions League regulars.

2 mins

Female players demand Fifa scrap Saudi sponsorship

More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with the state-owned Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, accusing Saudi authorities of \"brutal human rights violations\".

2 mins

Silent treatment Arteta admits discipline 'issue' but won't discuss it with players

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have an issue with red cards but believes the remedy lies in not discussing the problem within the squad.

3 mins

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