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Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and SarasotaHurricane Milton – live updatesTell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane Milton?The category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to double its wind field by the time it makes landfall in the US late Wednesday or early Thursday, with up to 15ft (4.5 metres) of storm surge along a low-lying stretch of the Florida coast that includes the cities of Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota.Described as the “storm of a century”, with sustained winds still registering at 160mph (257km/h), Milton turned north-east overnight

Sunak uses PMQs to ask whether manifesto pledge not to raise NICs applies to employers amid budget speculationUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has declined to rule out raising employers’ national insurance contributions amid speculation that the measure is being considered as part of the budget.Speaking at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Starmer refused to specify whether his manifesto commitment not to raise national insurance applied to employee and employer payments. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/09/keir-starmer-raise-national-insurance-employers-ni Author : Eleni Courea Political correspondent Publish date : 2024-10-09 13:28:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Court told former member of Royal Signals allegedly also offered to work for Iran as a mole in British armyA former British soldier accused of spying for Iran stole UK military secrets “to order” travelled to Turkey where he left a package intended for Iranian intelligence agents, his trial has been told.Messages said to have been between Daniel Khalife and his alleged foreign handlers while he was serving in the army were shown in court, including one in which the latter said: “We look forward to seeing you in Tehran … pal.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/09/ex-soldier-daniel-khalife-iran-turkey-trial-court-british-army Author :

UK and German experts say measures to protect Ukraine if ex-US president is re-elected should also be considered Europe, the UK and Ukraine urgently need to “Trump-proof” their collective security by setting up a “Nato bank” to aid defence spending, a report suggests.Europeans have to face the reality that if he wins next month’s presidential election, Donald Trump may quickly slash US defence spending in Europe, seek to impose a peace deal on Ukraine that leaves tracts of its territory in Russian hands and even withdraw from Nato altogether, the report by UK and German thinktanks says. Continue reading... Source

Judge said he was forced to discharge jury in trial of schoolgirl due to ‘a great irregularity in the jury’A jury that has been hearing the trial of a girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil at a school in south Wales has been discharged due to “irregularities”.The girl, who was 13 at the time, had accepted that she took a bladed fishing multi-tool into her school and stabbed the two adults and the pupil but denied attempting to kill them. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/09/ammanford-school-stabbing-trial-collapses-as-compromised-jury-discharged Author : Steven Morris Publish date : 2024-10-09 11:35:41 Copyright

Parts of the country are starting to treat cannabis like alcohol when it comes to policing intoxicated drivingAs states around the country continue to legalize recreational and/or medical cannabis use, more are beginning to treat cannabis like alcohol when it comes to policing intoxicated driving.A recent unanimous decision by the Illinois supreme court found that the smell of burnt cannabis alone does not give police license to conduct a warrantless vehicle search, making it the sixth state supreme court to make such a ruling. In contrast, Wisconsin’s supreme court, ruled the opposite just last year. They found that cannabis odor

Prime minister will face questions from Rishi Sunak and other MPsBookmakers have cut the odds on Kemi Badenoch becoming next Tory leader because there has been a surge of money going her way in the last 24 hours, according to Oddschecker, a betting prize comparison website. Leon Blackman, a spokesperson for the firm, said:Kemi Badenoch’s sudden surge in support has shaken up the Conservative leadership market. Within a day, her odds have been slashed from 6/1 to 6/4, as she takes the lion’s share of today’s bets. While Cleverly remains the favourite, his hold on the top spot looks increasingly

Mayor of Tampa warns residents they are ‘going to die’ if they stay behindReena Roy, reporting from Tampa for ABC News, has said that about 6 million people across 11 counties in Florida are now under mandatory evacuation orders, and that time is running out to make preparations.She reported that in St Petersburg, residents near construction sites had been warned to relocate, having been told there isn’t enough time left to secure cranes and other construction equipment. Ten hospitals, she said, have evacuated patients, with ambulances travelling from as far afield as Missouri. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/oct/09/hurricane-milton-latest-updates-harris-trump-election Author

Collection being exhibited at Jane Austen’s House in Hampshire includes her brother Frank’s copy of EmmaA collection of first editions of all six of Jane Austen’s novels, some of which would almost certainly have been handled by the writer herself, are going on display together for the first time at the house where she wrote.The collection being exhibited at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire, includes her brother Frank’s copy of Emma and her brother Edward’s copies of Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. There is also a copy of Sense and Sensibility in the original publisher’s binding.Jane Austen and the Art

US brand says it was ‘inspired’ by local fans flying in cookies from the US and selling them at the weekend – for $17.50 eachGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPopular US-based brand Crumbl Cookies has announced it will fast-track plans to open in Australia, after a rogue pop-up stand in Sydney created huge hype for the company’s kilojoule-filled products.The announcement comes after unaffiliated fans of the American company flew in hundreds of cookies to sell at a temporary store near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, charging $17.50 a biscuit. The cookies usually sell for US$4.49 ($6.67) in

Department of Justice examining ‘structural remedies’ to challenge tech corporation’s internet search monopolyBusiness live – latest updatesThe US government may ask a judge to force the breakup of Google’s business as it attempts to challenge the tech corporation’s monopoly over the internet search market.The Department of Justice has filed court papers that say it is considering enforcing “structural remedies” that would prevent Google from using some of its products such as Chrome, Android and Play, which the DoJ argues give the company an advantage over rivals. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/09/google-us-government-attempt-break-up-business-court-filing Author : Jack Simpson Publish date : 2024-10-09

Exclusive: Robbie Katter says he will immediately sponsor a bill to amend the current legislation if the LNP is elected this monthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland crossbencher Robbie Katter says he will consider forcing a vote to recriminalise abortion if the Liberal National party wins government at this month’s state election.Katter says he will table legislation to wind back current laws with one option a “clean repeal” of Labor’s 2018 Termination of Pregnancy Act, a move that would see a return of abortion to the

Money is being given to families of people involved in riots whom far-right groups are calling ‘political prisoners’Far-right activists are trying to raise funds for people jailed over their roles in the summer riots, describing them as “political prisoners”, in an attempt to generate support by giving money to their families. More than £14,000 has been raised by a leading group, which has been promoting the start of its “gifting” of funds to families of “political prisoners”.One of the leaders of Patriotic Alternative (PA) recently met a teenager in HMP Hull who had been jailed for racially aggravated harassment during

Analysis shows Gulf’s heat that worsened Helene 200-500 times more likely because of human-caused global heatingAs Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, fueled by a record-hot Gulf of Mexico, a new analysis has shown how the Gulf’s heat that worsened last month’s Hurricane Helene was 200 to 500 times more likely because of human-caused global heating.Helene, one of the deadliest storms in US history, gathered pace over the Gulf before crashing ashore with 140mph winds. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/08/hurricane-helene-milton-global-heating-study Author : Oliver Milman and Jonathan Watts Publish date : 2024-10-09 06:00:08 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Another 150 injured in past 24 hours, Lebanese health ministry says as Israel launches more strikes on Beirut; family among 12 killed in northern and central Gaza, Palestinian media reportsIsraeli military deploys fourth division in Lebanon ground offensiveNine members of the same family have been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Shejaia neighbourhood of Gaza City, Palestinian news agency Wafa is reporting, according to Reuters, as Israel steps up its attacks on the area.The victims were from the Farhat family and their bodies were transferred to the Baptist hospital. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/oct/09/middle-east-crisis-live-israeli-airstrikes-kill-36-in-lebanon-family-of-nine-reportedly-killed-in-northern-gaza

Former Labor senator says Australia’s Voice has backing of ‘disenfranchised’ former supporters of major partiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Labor senator Fatima Payman has launched a new political movement, saying the Labor party has “lost its way” and accusing the major parties of ignoring ordinary Australians.Payman announced the creation of a new party called Australia’s Voice on Wednesday, and claimed “disenfranchised” former supporters of Labor and the Coalition had already pledged their backing to her new party.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Stephan Wagner, 61, charged with a string of domestic-violence related offences over the alleged poisoning of his wife over the course of a year and a halfFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA semi-retired businessman has been charged with trying to kill his wife with a cup of tea laced with a commonly available ant poison.Police arrested Stephan Wagner, 61, on Tuesday and seized a bottle of Ant-Rid from his home at St Andrews, in Sydney’s southwest. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/09/sydney-man-charged-over-alleged-attempt-to-poison-woman-by-putting-insecticide-in-cup-of-tea Author : Australian Associated Press

University of Melbourne – Australia’s top-ranked institution – scored lowest position in 21-year history of Times Higher Education World University RankingsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s leading universities have tumbled down in world rankings, with some recording their worst result in annual standings.The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings showed the University of Melbourne was the top institution in Australia, coming in 39th place.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/09/australia-university-rankings-times-higher-education-uom-usyd Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-10-09

With pre-election sitting days running out, the party demands Labor bring forward long-awaited legislationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Allowing any kind of advertising will continue to “trigger” people with gambling issues, campaigners have insisted, as they urged the federal government to impose a blanket ban in its long-awaited reform of the sector.With only a handful of sitting days left this year, and an election possible in early 2025, proponents of stricter gambling rules are urging Labor to take action. The Greens will try to force debate on Wednesday by introducing a bill modelled on

Magistrate says imprisonment was appropriate after Hersant became first Victorian to be found guilty of offenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute in public is facing time behind bars, a court has heard.Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, 25, remained expressionless as magistrate Brett Sonnet gave him the sentence indication of a “relatively modest” jail term on Wednesday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/09/jacob-hersant-nazi-salute-charges-jail-time-prosecution-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-10-09 01:55:57

Democratic nominee shares a Miller High Life in late-night TV chat, and discusses Trump, Gaza and Vladimir PutinWhen they go low, she goes high. Miller High Life to be precise.Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, took her election campaign to late night television on Tuesday by cracking open a can of the lager with host Stephen Colbert. The moment set her apart from Joe Biden and Donald Trump – both, famously, teetotallers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/kamala-harris-beer-stephen-colbert-interview Author : David Smith in New York Publish date : 2024-10-09 01:58:32 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The widow of US senator Robert F Kennedy is ‘getting best care possible’, her family said in a statement on XEthel Kennedy, a human rights advocate and widow of US Senator Robert F Kennedy, is recovering from a stroke she suffered last week, according to a statement her grandson, the former representative Joseph P Kennedy III, shared on X on Tuesday.“Unfortunately on Thursday morning she suffered a stroke in her sleep,” her grandson posted on X. “She was brought to an area hospital where she is now receiving treatment.” His aunt, Kerry Kennedy, later posted the same statement. Continue reading...

Pig hunters captured video of Tom Phillips and his three children in camouflage walking in rugged terrain in the Waikato regionA fugitive father and his three children have been spotted together for the first time in nearly three years, along the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island.Just before Christmas 2021, Tom Phillips fled into the Waikato wilderness with his children Ember, 8, Maverick, 9, and Jayda, 11, following a dispute with their mother. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/09/fugitive-father-filmed-with-children-in-nz-wilderness-three-years-after-disappearing-ntwnfb Author : Emily Wind Publish date : 2024-10-09 00:45:36 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

British pop star will perform in Australia and New Zealand next February, along with Beabadoobee, Skegss, Clairo and Barry Can’t SwimGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe northern hemisphere may have declared the end of brat summer, but it is now coming to Australia and New Zealand: Charli xcx is headlining the 2025 Laneway festival.The British pop star’s inclusion in the lineup had been feverishly speculated after Laneway billboards in the style of the cover of Brat, Charli xcx’s latest album, appeared in cities around Australia. The music festival also shared a teaser poster that included a green apple, mirroring

Karvelas will continue to host Q&A and present politics on the broadcaster’s news channelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPatricia Karvelas is leaving Radio National Breakfast after three years at the microphone, but will continue to host Q&A and present politics on the ABC’s television news channel.Karvelas has been working for the ABC since 2014 and has hosted RN Drive and The Party Room podcast as well as Breakfast and the Monday night talkshow. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/09/patricia-karvelas-leaving-abc-radio-national-breakfast Author : Amanda Meade Publish date : 2024-10-08