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Australia fires: nation braces for 'most dangerous bushfire week ever seen' New South Wales faces an unprecedented fire danger on Tuesday amid high temperatures and strong windsFire chiefs in Australia have warned of “the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen”, saying New South Wales – the country’s most populous state – faces an unprecedented “catastrophic” fire day on TuesdaySixty fires are currently burning in across the state, 40 of which are running out of control. There are also nearly 50 fires burning in Queensland, and fires in Western Australia and South Australia. Continue reading... Go to Source

Hong Kong protester shot by police amid citywide clashes Man in critical condition after officers fire teargas and pepper spray at demonstrators Hong Kong police have shot at least one protester as anti-government demonstrators vandalised property and clashed with police in outbreaks of violence throughout the city.In video captured by local media on Monday, a police officer struggling to subdue a protester fired three live rounds at demonstrators in Sai Wan Ho in north-eastern Hong Kong. One demonstrator, who did not appear to be armed, was shot at close range in the torso and fell to the ground. He appeared to be conscious and later attempted to run from police but was quickly caught. Continue reading... Go to Source

Labour promises 'managed migration' from EU after Brexit Emily Thornberry says there would be fair rules for EU nationals not already in UK• Latest election news - live updatesA Labour government would introduce “managed migration” for EU nationals in the event Brexit happens, the shadow foreign secretary, Emily Thornberry, has said as the party continues to debate what immigration policy to offer at the election.Senior Labour figures are expected to meet on Monday to discuss the policy, although a final decision will not be made until next weekend, with some pushing for ideas including a rejection of income-based entry, and the maintenance of free movement to and from the EU. Continue reading... Go to Source

BA to review 'fuel tankering' after Panorama revelations Carrying excess fuel saves airlines on fuel bills but has adverse environmental impactBritish Airways has pledged to review its practice of making aircraft carry tonnes of excess fuel to avoid filling up at destination airports, which saves money but drives up CO2 emissions.Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA’s parent company IAG, admitted that using the method – called “fuel tankering” within the industry – was “maybe the wrong thing to do” despite the financial incentive behind the practice, because of its environmental impact. Continue reading... Go to Source

Bolivian president Evo Morales resigns after election result dispute President quits after nearly 14 years in power, hours after promising fresh electionsEvo Morales has announced he will resign as president of Bolivia after the military called for him to step down and the police withdrew their support following weeks of unrest over disputed election results.In a televised address, Bolivia’s president of nearly 14 years said he was stepping down for the “good of the country”. but added in an attack on opponents whom he had accused of a coup attempt: “Dark forces have destroyed democracy.” Continue reading... Go to Source

Half of rape victims drop out of cases even after suspect is identified Exclusive: leaked Cabinet Office report finds justice system fails claimants and lack of resources may impede investigationsAlmost half of rape victims are dropping out of investigations, as a growing proportion do not want to pursue a prosecution even when a suspect has been identified, according to a Cabinet Office report leaked to the Guardian. The figures, which were prepared for a secret internal government review earlier this year, reveal a system in crisis as tens of thousands of women are reluctant to pursue their alleged attackers when faced with invasive disclosure demands, a lower likelihood of securing a conviction and lengthy delays in seeing their case brought to court. Continue reading... Go to...

Labour activists call on Corbyn to push radical stance on migration Party leader has stressed benefits of immigration, but some fear policy could hurt Labour in Tory seatsLabour activists are urging Jeremy Corbyn to incorporate the radical pro-migration policy passed at the party’s conference into its manifesto this week as the Tories prepare to weaponise the issue in the election battle.Senior Labour figures are expected to meet on Monday to thrash out the details of the party’s policy, but a final decision will not be made until next weekend. Continue reading... Go to Source

Spanish election: deadlock remains with no clear majority in sight Socialist party wins election, but poll fails to ease political impasse amid far-right gainsSpanish election results – live updatesSpanish election: results trackerSpain’s ruling socialist party has won the country’s fourth general election in as many years but once again failed to secure a majority in a vote in which the far-right Vox party vaulted into third place and the centre-right Citizens party suffer a humiliating collapse.The Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE), led by the acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, won 120 seats, three fewer than in April’s inconclusive election. Continue reading... Go to Source

Labour's Keith Vaz to stand down at general election MP was facing suspension after he was found to have ‘expressed willingness’ to purchase cocaine for othersThe Labour MP Keith Vaz, who was facing suspension from the House of Commons for six months after he was found to have “expressed willingness” to purchase cocaine for sex workers, has announced he will not be standing for re-election.Vaz, 62, announced his retirement from parliament in a statement on Sunday evening. Continue reading... Go to Source

Heavy rainfall and more flooding forecast for week ahead More than 140 flood warnings and alerts in place as South Yorkshire villagers evacuateFurther heavy rainfall has been forecast for the UK this week and more flooding is expected as communities already affected struggle to cope.Seven severe “danger to life” flood warnings remain in place in South Yorkshire in areas along the River Don. The Met Office also issued 41 active flood warnings and 94 flood alerts, and said a weather system moving across Europe would bring a “fair amount” of rainfall to England and Wales. Continue reading... Go to Source

Labour derides £1.2tn Tory costing claims as 'work of fiction' Parties clash over spending plans as Conservatives reveal ‘true cost of Corbyn’s Labour’Latest election news - live updatesLabour has dismissed a Tory dossier claiming Jeremy Corbyn’s policies would cost £1.2tn as “an absolute work of fiction”, as the two parties clashed again over their plans for the economy.The Conservatives are keen to portray Corbyn’s party as reckless when it comes to public spending, and published a 36-page document setting out their claim that Labour’s proposals would carry a price-tag of £1.2tn. Continue reading... Go to Source

Academics protest as Cambridge fellow told to leave Britain Letter warns immigration rules may damage UK universities’ ability to attract global talentMore than 250 academics have written to the Home Office in protest at its decision to deny a Cambridge research fellow leave to remain in the UK, preventing her from continuing to study and teach at the university.Their open letter warns that the government’s harsh application of immigration rules risks alienating international researchers and damaging the ability of UK universities to attract global talent. Continue reading... Go to Source