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Health bodies say the questions are needed to fill gaps in much-needed researchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMajor health institutes have called on the federal government to reverse its decision to dump questions from the next census on trans and gender diverse people, and those living with innate variations of sex characteristics, saying the data is “critical” for identifying health needs.The health bodies, including the Kirby Institute, the Centre for Social Research in Health and the Australian Human Rights Institute, released a joint statement saying the questions

California, Nevada and Arizona swelter in what could be the most intense heatwave of an already blazing seasonSearing temperatures are roasting the US west once again this week, as a brutal heatwave could bring some of the highest temperatures of the summer so far.Excessive heat warnings were in effect across parts of southern California, Arizona and Nevada, affecting tens of millions of people. The harsh weather was predicted to peak beginning on Wednesday and lasting into the weekend. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/04/us-west-heatwave-summer Author : Dani Anguiano and agencies Publish date : 2024-09-04 22:23:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Economists will be looking for clues to any Reserve Bank policy change on interest rates amid economic gloom. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMoving to the 2026 census, Katy Gallagher was asked about comments from some of Australia’s major health institutions who say data on gender diverse Australians will be critical to inform care.Is that something the government will consider, given that this is the advice from a lot of major health bodies?It is, as you say, really important and it’s no surprise that health groups are saying that because, you know,

Sheriff’s office reports one suspect in custody after incident at Apalachee high school, 50 miles north-east of AtlantaTwo students and two teachers were killed at a Georgia high school on Wednesday in a mass shooting authorities say was committed by a 14-year-old male student at the school.At least nine others were taken to the hospital following the incident at Apalachee high school in Winder, about 50 miles north-east of Atlanta. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/04/georgia-high-school-shooting-apalachee Author : Richard Luscombe and agencies Publish date : 2024-09-04 20:59:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After judge found evidence was intentionally withheld in July, involuntary manslaughter charges were dismissedA prosecutor who led the case against Alec Baldwin has asked a New Mexico judge to reconsider the decision to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the western movie Rust.The case against Baldwin was dismissed in dramatic fashion in July when, halfway through the trial, a judge found the prosecution and law enforcement had intentionally withheld evidence in the case that could have been favorable to the actor. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/04/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting

Woman who falsely built reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey finds newest ventureAnna Sorokin, the con artist who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, has found her newest venture: Dancing With the Stars.Described as the “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” in a press release, Sorokin was announced on Wednesday on Good Morning America along with the likes of the former NBA star Dwight Howard, actor Tori Spelling and Jenn Tran, The Bachelorette lead whose season ended in heartbreak just Tuesday night.

Expulsion of Huang Ping comes after ex-aide to Governor Kathy Hochul charged with acting as Chinese agentChina’s consul general in New York has been expelled, CNN reported on Wednesday, deepening the crisis swirling around the former aide of the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, who has been charged with acting as a secret agent for the Chinese government.The news network said that Hochul had broken the news about the expulsion of Huang Ping, the consul general, at an unrelated event. She told reporters that she told the Chinese consulate she wanted Ping expelled after she had been in touch with

Vow to eradicate child poverty included in first minister’s much criticised programme for governmentJohn Swinney has been accused of presiding over “18 months of managed decline” in the run-up to the next Scottish parliament elections, as he set out his inaugural programme for government the day after his finance secretary announced savage cuts to fill a £1bn hole in this year’s government finances.Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, said that Swinney’s programme – the Holyrood equivalent of the king’s speech – revealed “an SNP government with no vision, no strategy and no plan”, while the general secretary of the Scottish

Former home secretary got two fewer votes than Mel Stride, while Robert Jenrick leads race to succeed Rishi SunakRobert Jenrick is leading the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative party leader after a first round of MP voting that placed the former migration minister top and eliminated Priti Patel, the former home secretary.Jenrick came top of a closely contested members’ ballot on Wednesday, winning the support of 28 of his parliamentary colleagues, ahead of Kemi Badenoch, who won 22 votes, and James Cleverly, who got 21. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/sep/04/priti-patel-knocked-out-of-tory-leadership-contest-in-first-round-of-voting Author : Kiran Stacey Political correspondent Publish

Joe Cornelius Sr, 82, and Keisha Miles, 31, were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on SundayAn 11-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after the fatal shootings of a former Louisiana mayor and his daughter.In a press conference on Tuesday, Jared McIver, police chief of Minden, a small town in north-west Louisiana, said that at about 6.30am on Sunday police responded to reports of a shooting inside a house on Austin Street, according to local reports. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/04/louisiana-minden-mayor-killed-shooting Author : Maya Yang Publish date : 2024-09-04 16:37:48 Copyright for syndicated content

New archaeological research adds to view that siege may have been quicker and more efficient than was thoughtThe Roman siege of Jewish rebels in Masada, one of the founding myths of modern Israel, may have been far quicker and more efficient and brutal than it has been traditionally represented as, according to new archaeological research.The end of the AD72-73 Jewish Revolt is conventionally depicted as a heroic last stand against the might of Rome by a handful of rebels who eventually killed themselves rather thanbe overwhelmed by the emperor Vespasian’s forces. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/sep/04/romans-siege-wall-masada-archaeology-israel Author : Peter

Advocates say profiling ‘characterized many arrests’ as judge awards millions in damages in class-action lawsuitRacial profiling is a systemic problem in the Montreal police force, a Quebec judge has ruled, as she awarded damages in a class action lawsuit that advocates call a “decision that meets with reality”.Justice Dominique Poulin found that the city bore responsibility for racial profiling committed by its police officers and was obliged to compensate those affected. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/04/montreal-police-racial-profiling-lawsuit Author : Leyland Cecco in Toronto Publish date : 2024-09-04 15:19:58 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

FCA gives detailed guidance to lenders after hearing lack of access could lead to ‘significant harm’ for individuals The City regulator has warned UK banks over denying accounts for sex workers, after hearing that a lack of access to business banking could lead to “significant harm” for individuals.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that while banks said they were able to provide accounts for the adult entertainment industry in theory, they were often denying or shutting down business accounts in practice. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/04/city-regulator-fca-warns-banks-over-denying-sex-workers-business-accounts Author : Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent Publish date : 2024-09-04 14:45:15 Copyright for

Hvaldimir rose to fame in Norway after his harness sparked suspicions he was Russian spyAnimal rights groups have said that gunfire killed a beluga whale that rose to fame in Norway after its unusual harness sparked suspicions the creature was trained by Russia as a spy.The organisations NOAH and One Whale said they have filed a complaint with Norwegian police asking them to open a “criminal investigation”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/04/beluga-whale-alleged-to-be-russian-spy-was-shot-animal-rights-groups-say Author : Agence France-Presse in Oslo Publish date : 2024-09-04 14:09:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to bow to pressure, the US charges Hamas’s top leaders over their roles in the 7 October attack and says it is time to ‘finalize’ a deal to end the Gaza warGood morning.US officials unsealed criminal charges against Hamas’ top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the 7 October attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people, including more than 40 Americans.Who is named in the complaint? The complaint names six defendants, three of whom are dead. The living defendants are Yahya Sinwar, the militant group’s chief, who is believed to be in hiding

Adverts show former Trump voters explaining why they will vote for Harris in campaign across Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and NebraskaSign up for The Stakes – our free US election newsletterHere’s the ad by Republican Voters Against Trump launched on Tuesday, which the group said is aimed at “conservative-leaning independents and undecided Republicans by featuring former Trump voters who now support Harris.”In the video, multiple former Trump voters talk about the dangers of a second Trump administration and about why they now support Harris. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/sep/04/trump-harris-biden-campaign-election-updates Author : Léonie Chao-Fong Publish date : 2024-09-04 12:54:29 Copyright

Increase will lift minimum rates by 9.8% and comes after online retailer defeated GMB union bid for bargaining rights on payAmazon has announced a pay rise worth nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK employees, after defeating an attempt by the GMB trade union for bargaining rights over pay and conditions.The online retailer said the increase would lift minimum pay rates by 9.8% to between £13.50 and £14.50 an hour, depending on location. Staff with at least three years’ service will receive a minimum of between £13.75 and £14.75 an hour. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/04/amazon-announces-pay-rise-tens-thousands-uk-workers Author :

Prime minister says Tories will be out of power ‘for a very long time’ if they pretend economy is fine as Sunak says allowance is being taken from low-income pensionersPMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.Kemi Badenoch is the clear favourite of Conservative members for next leader, and will be very hard to beat if she makes it into the final ballot of two, according to a survey by ConservativeHome. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/sep/04/keir-starmer-pmqs-treasury-state-pension-rise-winter-fuel-labour-conservative-leadership-uk-politics-latest-updates Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2024-09-04 11:39:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Guitarist says he is recovering after ‘little health hiccup’ last week left him unable to use his left armThe Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed he recently had a minor stroke that left him unable to use his left arm.The band’s lead guitarist and astrophysicist announced he had experienced a “health hiccup” last week but reassured fanshe was recovering and able to play music again after being temporarily unable to control his limb. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/sep/04/queen-guitarist-brian-may-reveals-he-recently-had-minor-stroke Author : Geneva Abdul Publish date : 2024-09-04 10:08:26 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sir Martin Moore-Blick gives statement as report finds government failure to regulate construction industry and dishonesty of private companies over product safetySir Martin Moore-Bick will be giving a statement as the final inquiry report is published at 11am. You can watch the inquiry’s chair give the address here …We will bring you the key lines that emerge. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2024/sep/04/grenfell-tower-inquiry-report-published-survivors-victims-government-latest-updates Author : Martin Belam Publish date : 2024-09-04 10:04:58 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

James Kirby was among seven WCK staff killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted their marked vehicle in AprilIsrael and Hamas at war – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe family of James Kirby, a World Central Kitchen aid worker killed in Gaza, have called for an independent investigation into his death and said neither British nor Israeli diplomats had been in touch, even though an internal Israeli inquiry said his death had been a tragic accident.Kirby was among seven aid workers, including Britons John Chapman and James Henderson, who were killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted their clearly marked

Picnic at Hanging Rock, Happy Days and aged care musical Bloom also on next year’s STC program, which will be the last from outgoing artistic director Kip WilliamsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailNew adaptations of Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley and D’arcy Niland’s outback classic The Shiralee will make their world premieres as part of the Sydney Theatre Company’s 2025 season, alongside a retelling of Picnic at Hanging Rock starring Elvis actor Olivia DeJonge.They headline the final season curated by the STC’s outgoing artistic director, Kip Williams, who announced in April that he will step down

Charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and at least five others accuse them of orchestrating the attack that killed 1,200 peopleIn case you missed it last night, my colleague Bethan McKernan reported on the political row in Israel about the war:Benjamin Netanyahu’s main political rival, Benny Gantz, has accused the Israeli prime minister of putting his personal interests before those of his country after he again insisted on the need for Israeli control of the Gaza-Egypt border on Monday, a position that has emerged as a key obstacle to a ceasefire deal.As outlined in our complaint, those defendants – armed

Reported move by Dmytro Kuleba follows comments by Zelenskiy of the need to ‘strengthen some areas in the government’Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it is reported that Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, has tendered his resignation.The parliamentary speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said the resignation request would be discussed by lawmakers.Seven people were killed, including three children, and residential buildings were on fire in Lviv, officials reported, as Ukraine’s military said Russia had launched missiles and drones on Wednesday morning against the western Ukrainian city.Russian president Vladimir Putin received a red-carpet welcome to Mongolia as

Dmytro Kuleba’s reported departure comes amid wider reshuffle of Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s cabinetUkraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has submitted a letter of resignation, according to the parliamentary speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk.Stefanchuk said the resignation request would be discussed by lawmakers. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/04/ukraine-foreign-minister-dmytro-kuleba-tenders-resignation-says-parliamentary-speaker Author : Shaun Walker in Kyiv and agencies Publish date : 2024-09-04 06:30:27 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.