Christchurch mosque attack: Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole
The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people last year in two mosques "inhuman".
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Hurricane Laura Live Updates: Storm Strengthens to Near Category 5
The Category 4 hurricane, with 150-mile-per-hour winds, is projected to make landfall early Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana border.
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U.S. Flood Strategy Shifts to ‘Unavoidable’ Relocation of Entire Neighborhoods
Using tax dollars to move whole communities out of flood zones, an idea long dismissed as radical, is swiftly becoming policy, marking a new and more disruptive phase of climate change.
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With Wisconsin Unrest as Backdrop, Republicans Intensify Law-and-Order Message
On the third day of the convention, Vice President Mike Pence and other Republicans portrayed Democrats as tolerant of violence and riots. And they continued to try to soften President Trump’s image.
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Top DfE official's exit 'proof that ministerial accountability is dead'
Unions criticise government over Jonathan Slater’s departure from education departmentBoris Johnson has been accused of presiding over the death of ministerial accountability after No 10 removed the most senior civil servant in the Department for Education (DfE) from his post in the wake of the exams fiasco.Jonathan Slater will step down as permanent secretary within days after Johnson decided there was “a need for fresh official leadership” in the department, the DfE said. His departure was announced a day after the resignation of Sally Collier as chief executive of the exams regulator Ofqual. Continue reading...
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Jacob Blake: Teenager arrested over Wisconsin protesters' deaths
A teenager is arrested over the killing of two protesters following the police shooting of a black man.
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Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’
Hurricane Laura, heading for Texas and Louisiana, is now a Category 4 storm, weather officials say.
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EU Commissioner Hogan to resign over Covid breach
EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan was under pressure over his attendance at a golf dinner.
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Iran to grant IAEA inspectors access to suspected ex-nuclear sites
The global watchdog has been concerned about possible nuclear-related activities at two locations.
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Israeli rabbi killed in Petah Tikva knife attack
Shai Ohayon, a father of four, was attacked by a Palestinian man in Petah Tikva, police say.
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Kenosha Unrest Hangs Over Night 3 of R.N.C.
Ratings for the convention rose Tuesday. Speakers at the convention have downplayed the coronavirus. Catch up on the latest.
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R.N.C. Day 3: Start Time, Schedule and Speakers
Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, Karen Pence, and Kellyanne Conway will all speak during the event’s third night.
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Ted Cruz Didn’t Get an RNC Invite. He Still Has Plenty to Say
In 2016, the Texas senator addressed his fellow Republicans but declined to explicitly endorse Donald Trump. One close Senate race and many conciliatory public comments later, he is on the sidelines this year.
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Intelligence Officials See No Foreign Effort to Undermine Mail-In Voting
Their assessment contradicted part of President Trump’s attacks on absentee voting.
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Border Officials Weighed Deploying Migrant ‘Heat Ray’ Ahead of Midterms
Even as the Republican convention tries to soften President Trump’s image, he has made it clear that the extreme immigration policies of his first four years will be central to his re-election pitch.
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The NBA postponed all three playoff games Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their matchup with the Orlando Magic in response to Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, being shot by police Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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Germany scraps plans for Brexit talks at EU ambassadors summit
Exclusive: Brussels laments ‘completely wasted’ summer as Berlin takes Brexit off agenda due to lack of ‘tangible progress’Germany has scrapped plans to discuss Brexit at a high-level diplomatic meeting next week because there has not been “any tangible progress” in talks, the Guardian has learned, as Brussels laments a “completely wasted” summer.EU officials now believe the UK government is prepared to risk a no-deal exit when the transition period comes to an end on 31 December, and will try to pin the blame on Brussels if talks fail. Continue reading...
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Top DfE civil servant Jonathan Slater to step down after exams row
Slater’s departure follows that of Ofqual chief Sally Collier, whose resignation was announced on TuesdayJonathan Slater, the most senior civil servant in the Department for Education (DfE), is to step down from his post in the wake of the exams fiasco.Slater will step down on 1 September after the “prime minister concluded that there is a need for fresh official leadership” in the department, the DfE said. Continue reading...
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Two dead in Kenosha after gunman opens fire on BLM protesters
Three shot by gunman thought to be linked to a militia as Wisconsin city rocked by further violence Two people were shot dead and another injured when a gunman thought to be linked to a militia opened fire during protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.David Beth, the county sheriff, said one of the victims was shot in the head and a second in the chest shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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Face masks in schools: Tory MPs expressed alarm before U-turn
Government decided to only partially enforce face coverings after intervention, Tory sources claimCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageConservative MPs expressed alarm to whips and ministers before the government U-turn on masks in schools, after which the government decided to only partially enforce face-coverings, Tory sources have claimed.Whitehall sources briefed on Tuesday afternoon that the government was planning to follow Scotland’s lead and impose mandatory face masks for secondary school pupils in communal areas. Continue reading...
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BBC comedy boss says diversity discussed in every conversation
Shane Allen says push for more diversity will soon produce noticeable changes in outputBBC bosses are discussing diversity in “every conversation” about new programmes, according to the corporation’s head of comedy, who said it would soon produce noticeable changes in output.Shane Allen said the BBC’s director of content, Charlotte Moore, was constantly asking staff to make sure they include diverse voices. Continue reading...
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Germany Faces a ‘Roller Coaster’ as Schools Reopen Amid Coronavirus
With nations determined to return to in-person learning, many will have trouble matching Germany’s formula: fast and free testing, robust contact tracing and low community spread.
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North Korea’s state news agency has released new photos of Kim Jong Un amid reports he’s been in a coma for months and ceded some power to his sister.
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Obesity increases risk of Covid-19 death by 48%, study finds
Comprehensive study suggests vaccine may not work as well for overweight people Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageObesity increases the risk of death from Covid-19 by nearly 50% and may make vaccines against the disease less effective, according to a comprehensive study using global data.The research from leading global experts warns that the risks for people with obesity are greater than previously thought. Continue reading...
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Two dead in Kenosha on third night of unrest after Jacob Blake shooting
Three shot, two fatally, as Wisconsin city rocked by further violence on streetsTwo people were shot dead and another injured when at least one gunman opened fire on protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid demonstrations against the police shooting of Jacob Blake three days ago.David Beth, the county sheriff, said one person was shot in the head and another in the chest just before midnight on Tuesday. Another was shot in the arm. The victims have not been identified. Continue reading...
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Education secretary defends school face masks U-turn after Tory backlash
Government told to ‘get a grip’ after Gavin Williamson’s latest policy reversalCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has defended the government’s U-turn on pupils in England wearing face masks in schools after coming under fire from Conservative MPs over the move.Just hours after the cabinet minister Alok Sharma said on Tuesday morning there were no plans to review the policy amid pressure from headteachers, the government performed an about-turn and said pupils would no longer be advised against using face masks in secondary schools. Continue reading...
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Choosing Tony Abbott as UK trade envoy 'staggering', says Labour
Emily Thornberry labels ex-Australian PM a ‘Trump-worshipping misogynist’ amid reports of roleThe shadow trade secretary, Emily Thornberry, has condemned reports that Boris Johnson is preparing to appoint the former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott to a senior trade role, calling Abbott a “Trump-worshipping misogynist”.The Department of Trade declined to comment publicly on Wednesday but insisted no decision had yet been made, after the Sun reported that Abbott would be given a leading role on the board of trade. Continue reading...
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Republicans shatter norms by using government roles during political convention
Trump allies and family members also used misleading claims to portray the president as the best hope for America’s futureAllies of Donald Trump shattered political norms, stirred controversy and issued misleading claims against Democrats during the second night of the Republican party’s national convention on Tuesday.In speech after speech, a collection of Trump’s family members, allies, rightwing campaigners and swing-state farmers portrayed the president as the best hope for America’s future. Continue reading...
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Jacob Blake: Two shot dead in third night of Wisconsin unrest
The clashes in the city of Kenosha follow the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake.
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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus
Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leader appears well and in charge.
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