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The Guardian
Trump presence an unnecessary distraction at the draw of dreams
There will be enough World Cup drama from tonight's ceremony without the president's own sideshow
4 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Whitty calls for better elderly care as NHS flu numbers rise
The medical profession must do more to prevent and manage infections in elderly people as the current methods are “hit and miss”, according to Prof Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Sublime Starc is last man standing after Australia's mystifying call to leave out Lyon
Analysis Geoff Lemon The Gabba
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Trainee targets exceeded as graduates turn to teaching
A surge in the number of graduates signing up to become teachers has helped England meet recruitment targets in subjects including maths for the first time this decade.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
As this Thames Water torture drags on, let's hope that Ofwat is playing hard with the creditors
A good 20 months have passed since the shareholders of Thames Water declared they wouldn't be putting another penny into the \"uninvestable\" company and would rather take a thumping write-off of their investment.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Suspended peer alleged to have received at least $1m from 'corrupt' deal
A peer suspended by the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules is now facing claims that he received at least $1m (£760,000) from an allegedly corrupt deal.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
'Toxic content' Growing calls to sack council leader over posts
Nigel Farage has been urged to sack a Reform UK council leader accused of racism over social media posts, including one saying a black British lawyer should have “F’d off back to Nigeria”.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
No 10 faces harsh criticism for mayoral elections delay
Ministers are to postpone elections for new mayors in four parts of England, prompting accusations from opposition parties that Downing Street is “cancelling democracy”.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
You changed your tune
Spotify Wrapped reveals user listening age
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Norris plays down team orders before title crunch
Lando Norris would not want McLaren to have to use team orders to aid him in winning his first world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Both he and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, insisted they had not yet discussed the potential use of orders for the decisive grand prix.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Diplomacy EU leaders meet in race to save bloc's financing plan for Ukraine
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will meet the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, for emergency talks today as the EU races to save its financing plan for Ukraine.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
From maze to amazing Barbican to have £451m restoration
“Everything leaks,” said Philippa Simpson, the director of buildings and renewal at the Barbican, who is standing outside the venue’s lakeside area and inspecting the tired-looking tiles.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Boom in number of billionaires as record levels of wealth inherited
The super-rich are inheriting record levels of wealth as they pass on billions of dollars to their children, grandchildren and spouses, research by a Swiss bank shows.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
New York Times sues over Pentagon press restrictions
The New York Times said yesterday that it was suing the US defence department and the defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, after the Trump administration imposed restrictions on access privileges for the press and on source-based reporting at the Pentagon.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
RSC defends plan to cut 11% of jobs to tackle 'perilous situation'
The Royal Shakespeare Company has defended plans to reduce its workforce by 11% and merge its costume departments by saying the proposal will ensure it is \"match fit\" as it faces a \"perilous situation\".
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
FCA will not immediately investigate chancellor over pre-budget briefings
The UK’s financial regulator has decided not to investigate Rachel Reeves and the Treasury over prebudget briefings immediately but has left the door open for further examination of what the Conservatives claimed amounted to market manipulation.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Energy bills to rise after £28bn grid upgrades get green light
Households face higher bills after network companies were given the green light to spend £28bn on Great Britain's gas and electricity grids.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Alas poor Dicky Tice. He will say anything to defend his leader - and gets nothing in return
Alas, poor Dicky. It’s not easy being Richard Tice. A man who has spent much of his recent life in Nigel Farage’s shadow.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Nationwide appeal to find 'rich tapestry of UK culture'
Bring out your cheese-rolling, steel drumming or Burns Night suppers - for these are part of the UK's intangible cultural heritage, and could be in line for United Nations recognition.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Party funding Reform banks record £9m donation from leading crypto investor
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has received a £9m donation from Christopher Harborne, a leading cryptocurrency investor, as well as £50,000 from the wife of the owner of the Daily Mail.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Can anyone stop a Gallic procession?
English clubs will need a fast start if they are to challenge Les grands chefs of France in Europe's elite competition
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Slowdown in construction sharpest since first lockdown of pandemic
The UK’s construction sector last month suffered its sharpest slowdown in activity since the first Covid lockdown as building projects were scaled back and jobs cut amid budget uncertainty, according to a closely watched survey.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Security services' handling of Skripals put public at risk, say novichok victim's family
The report today contains no recommendations. That is a matter of real concern. There should, there must, be reflection and real change.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Fifa peace prize
Infantino selects junta ‘crony’ to chair award
5 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Police evacuate 200 homes after explosion alert
A major incident was declared yesterday and more than 200 homes were evacuated as a precaution after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
'Soilsmology': seismic breakthrough in mapping soil health
An innovative soil-health measuring technique could help avert famine and drought, scientists have said.
2 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Small brewers warn increase in business rates will force pubs to close
Brewers have joined calls for the chancellor to reconsider changes to business rates that they say could be \"the difference between closure and survival\" for pubs.
1 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Delhi visit Stakes high in meeting that benefits Kremlin
The world order looked materially different when Vladimir Putin last set foot in India, almost exactly four years ago.
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Netherlands spurn Eurovision after Israel is included
Fishing second
3 min |
December 05, 2025
The Guardian
Leader of biggest Israeli-backed militia in Gaza killed in clash
The leader of a notorious Israeli-backed militia in Gaza has been killed, dealing a major blow tolsrael’s efforts to build up its own Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas.
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