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• White House restricted Trump call transcripts - US media

  28-09-2019 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Officials limited access to notes on the president's calls to some foreign leaders, US media report.
  
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• Nvidia links with Wall Street firms for $500bn AI financing deal

  11-08-2026 10:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Apollo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and KKR among those working with chipmaker to fund infrastructureBusiness live – latest updatesNvidia ⁠has struck a deal with six large Wall Street firms to raise ⁠more than $500bn (£370bn) to fund the datacentres, chip factories and power stations needed to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.The Nvidia chief executive, Jensen Huang, said on X that it marked “a major milestone for Nvidia and the AI industry”, as he posted a
  
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• Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live

  11-08-2026 10:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials saidUkraine’s drone forces issued an update on their strikes overnight.They confirmed hitting a military base in Voronezh, an oil refinery in Orsk, a cargo ship in the Black Sea and energy facilities in the temporarily occupied Russian territories, the army said in a statement. Continue reading...
  
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• Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision

  11-08-2026 10:25 via theguardian.com
  Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDelivery drivers in Australia will be paid a minimum rate of $31.30 an hour and insured for injuries on the job under a landmark agreement approved by the industrial umpire.The Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Tuesday issued a new minimum standards order for gig workers who perform on-demand delivery of food, drinks, or groceries, and the
  
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• Lobbyist defends ‘shit sheet’ on former Liberal MP despite admitting he knew ‘there was no affair’, Icac hears

  11-08-2026 10:20 via theguardian.com
  Consultant Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence to Independent Commission Against Corruption as it investigates allegations linked to Christian Liberal groupFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lobbyist under investigation by the New South Wales corruption watchdog has admitted to commissioning a “shit sheet” on a former Liberal MP, knowing a reference to a purported extramarital affair was untrue, an inquiry ha
  
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• Rayner says Burnham won’t accept ‘system says no’ advice over prisoner release scheme – UK politics live

  11-08-2026 10:19 via theguardian.com
  
  Burnham has asked the justice secretary Alex Norris to come to parliament in September with solution Good morning. Andy Burnham has been prime minister for three weeks and one day, and arguably he is performing his first U-turn. It is in relation to the prisoner early release scheme and, in particular, finding a way of ensuring that two of the killers of PC Andrew Harper are not included.Burnham has been looking at this for some time. Early last week he announced significant changes to the early
  
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• Amber heat health alerts kick in across most of England ahead of fifth summer heatwave – latest news

  11-08-2026 10:04 via theguardian.com
  
  Amber heat health alerts are now in effect across all regions of England, aside from the north eastThe Met Office has shared two images taken from space that reveal the stark contrast in much of the UK’s landscape between 23 May and yesterday. They capture how an exceptionally dry and hot period turned lots of once green land brown.Amber heat health alerts are now in effect across all regions of England, aside from the north east, which has been given a yellow alert, up until Friday evenin
  
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• Heathrow says need for expansion ‘clear’ as it loses title of Europe’s busiest airport

  11-08-2026 10:02 via theguardian.com
  West London airport reports 7.86 million passengers in July, compared with 8.15 million for IstanbulBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow airport has argued “the case for expansion has never been clearer” after it lost its position as Europe’s busiest airport to Istanbul.Figures published on Tuesday showed 7.86 million passengers passed through Heathrow’s four terminals in July,whereas its Turkish counterpart recorded 8.15 million passengers over the same period. C
  
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• Bullock warns more hikes possible after RBA holds cash rate at 4.35% – as it happened

  11-08-2026 09:56 via theguardian.com
  
  This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons he received as a gift were made with “ill intent
  
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• PM asks justice secretary to find way to exclude PC Harper’s killers from early release scheme

  11-08-2026 09:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Andy Burnham said to be ‘determined’ to work out solution amid increasing pressure from family and policeAndy Burnham has told the justice secretary to find a way to exclude PC Andrew Harper’s killers from the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding.The prime minister is said to be “determined” to find a solution amid increasing pressure from Harper’s family and police not to allow Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who were sentenced to 13 years
  
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• RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% but threatens more hikes if needed

  11-08-2026 09:50 via theguardian.com
  In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three hikes earlier this yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank of Australia has held the official cash rate at 4.35% but warned higher interest rates are “quite possible” even if house prices keep falling.Tuesday’s decision to hold was predicted by economists and financial markets, after three rate
  
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• Gangs using Airbnb-type rentals as drug stash houses, top Belgian official says

  11-08-2026 09:47 via theguardian.com
  Flexible short-term bookings used to store and pack drugs and stash weapons and cash, says Ine Van WymerschAirbnb-type short-term rentals are being used as stash houses by criminal gangs for money, drugs, weapons and people, Belgium’s lead official in charge of countering drugs has said.The booming e-commerce sector is helping “enormously” to facilitate organised crime, Belgium’s national drug commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, said. Continue reading...
  
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• Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge

  11-08-2026 09:29 via theguardian.com
  Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courtsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe use of suppression orders by convicted rapists will be banned in Victoria, the premier, Ben Carroll, has announced, with his government committed to “closing every loophole” accused people “abu
  
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• As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens

  11-08-2026 08:55 via theguardian.com
  
  An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in rotation• Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello, and welcome back to This Is India.For this week’s newsletter, I’m looking at India’s evolving relationship with Israel, and how it has deepened as conflict swept across the Middle East. Why is it that India has form
  
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• Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

  11-08-2026 08:46 via theguardian.com
  Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in JulyDonald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month when the White House said he was flying aboard ⁠Air Force One, in an extraordinary ruse – prompted by an Iranian assassination threat – that involved hiding the president in an airport catering container, according to reporting from the Washington Post and the New York Times.The operation took place when
  
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• Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending

  11-08-2026 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentialsBusiness live – latest updatesConsumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in July, according to research that indicated the closing stages of the men’s football World Cup and more people holidaying in the UK lifted summer spending.A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a lo
  
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• Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened

  11-08-2026 07:32 via theguardian.com
  
  This blog is now closed – a full report is herePeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, ​after more than two dozen structures ‌collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. ‌He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to send disaster teams ‌to support rescue efforts. Continue reading...
  
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• Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country

  11-08-2026 04:14 via theguardian.com
  Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraMore than 100 people died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging scores of buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was felt in neighbouring
  
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• Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation

  11-08-2026 04:12 via theguardian.com
  Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional districtNorth Carolina Republicans on Monday chose state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace Chuck Edwards, the incumbent congressman who earlier this month dropped his re-election bid after a US House investigation determined his conduct towards to young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment.Balkcom will face off against the Democratic nominee, Jamie Ager, in the November
  
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• Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened

  11-08-2026 04:00 via theguardian.com
  
  This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailWisconsin is not the only state with high stakes primary races on 11 August.We’ll also be bringing you the latest on a number of pivotal contests. In Minnesota, the closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for US Senate seems to be a competition between lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan and congresswoman Angie Craig. Continue reading...
  
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• Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss

  11-08-2026 02:54 via theguardian.com
  Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media siteDonald Trump’s media company – which owns the Truth Social platform favored by the US president – posted a $238m loss in the second quarter.Trump Media & Technology on Monday reported that losses in the three months through June came as the company branched into new ventures including crypto. The company’s new chief executive, Kevin McGurn, announced a
  
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• Captain of boat that capsized near Statue of Liberty charged in deaths of mother and baby

  11-08-2026 02:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  Manuel Hernandez was charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death in the accident, which killed Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia.
  
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• Recount puts Trump-backed challenger in the lead in Indiana state Senate primary

  11-08-2026 02:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  State Sen. Spencer Deery, who now trails Republican Paula Copenhaver by three votes, said he will appeal.
  
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• Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son is arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

  11-08-2026 02:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  The allegations are linked to a video Tyler Boebert is accused of recording in 2024 with a 17-year-old.
  
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• N.C. GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballot

  11-08-2026 02:04 via nbcnews.com
  
  Edwards dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over sexual harassment allegations. He has denied any wrongdoing.
  
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• Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness

  11-08-2026 01:05 via theguardian.com
  Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestreamJackie – the beloved bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose livestream was followed by millions of viewers as she birthed and raised chicks – died on Monday due to a mysterious illness. She was 14.Jackie had been receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center since mid-July when she was found weak and unable to fly after a scuffle with two younger eag
  
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• Trump responds to Iran’s new demands

  11-08-2026 00:51 via nbcnews.com
  President Trump responded after Iran made a new set of demands before it will stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
  
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• Boat captain charged after vessel capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and her child

  11-08-2026 00:49 via nbcnews.com
  The captain of an unlicensed boat that capsized in the New York harbor near Liberty Island, killing a young mother and her baby, has been charged in their deaths. NBC News' Marquise Francis reports.
  
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• Trump signs order to change child vaccine recommendations

  11-08-2026 00:47 via nbcnews.com
  President Trump signed an executive order that would change the recommendations for childhood vaccines. He said the new recommendations give more choices to parents. But top pediatricians said it could spark dangerous confusion. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
  
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• Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics

  11-08-2026 00:28 via theguardian.com
  Congresswoman demands answers after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hallDonald Trump’s administration is facing questions over whether it is using Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “surveil political opponents” after after an investigative agent was apparently stationed outside Democratic representative Ilhan Omar’s monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota.After the incident, Omar demanded the US Department of Homeland S
  
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