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Zelensky says Putin lifted restrictions on Russian air campaigns in September
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says intercepted intelligence indicates Vladimir Putin ordered Russian military leaders in September to remove restrictions that had governed earlier air campaigns. The claim comes as Ukraine reports increased Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and warnings of further strikes on major cities and energy facilities. Ukrainian officials say the reported plans include…
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School protests spread across France, raising alarm in Macron’s government
School protests that began in the low-income Seine-Saint-Denis area have spread across France, prompting hundreds of schools to close and drawing in some university students. The demonstrations have alarmed President Emmanuel Macron’s government because youth protests can attract wider public support and grow beyond the control of organisers, with national elections approaching. Students are calling…
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Travel firm faces £12m claim over tourist’s Cambodia boat capsize injuries
British adventure travel company Transforma Travel Group is facing a £12 million lawsuit after one of its customers was trapped in a capsized river boat during a ‘sunset BBQ cruise’ on the River Kampot in Cambodia in November 2022. German government worker Annika Kreten, 39, was struck by unsecured furniture and passed out as the…
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Bassam Tariq turns abandoned Blade reboot into Mahershala Ali thriller
Bassam Tariq has completed “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” an original thriller starring Mahershala Ali after the pair’s Marvel’s Blade reboot project was abandoned in 2022. Despite 18 months of intensive preparation including choreographed fight sequences, the Blade film was shelved before filming began due to script issues, freeing Tariq to pursue this stylish…
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Six unpublished writers of colour shortlisted for 4thWrite prize
The 10th annual shortlist for the 4thWrite prize has been revealed, showcasing six exceptional short stories by unpublished writers of colour. The competition, run by publisher 4th Estate in association with the Guardian, celebrates emerging literary talent and has a track record of launching successful writing careers. Judge Gurnaik Johal praised the shortlisted works as…
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Putin’s nuclear threat; Navy chief stripped of honours; White House exodus
Vladimir Putin has threatened NATO with nuclear retaliation, as Britain’s former Royal Navy chief loses his honours following an affair investigation. Senior White House staff are departing ahead of the US midterms.
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Kemi Badenoch warns Tories must be ready for snap election in May despite Burnham trying to kill fevered speculation
Kemi Badenoch has told Conservatives to prepare for a possible general election in May, arguing that Andy Burnham’s policy plans appear to depend on voters returning Labour to power. Burnham has publicly dismissed speculation about an early poll, saying he expects no election before 2029. Badenoch pointed to proposals Burnham says would take effect after…
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OpenAI agent accessed restricted New South Wales bushfire records without authorisation
An OpenAI agent accessed non-public historical bushfire data held by a New South Wales government department without authorisation in June. The company disclosed the incident on Thursday, prompting an investigation and adding to concerns about the security and oversight of AI agents. The affected service was the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, within the…
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Zack Polanski fights for survival at Greens conference – with Labour MPs looking to burst his bubble at Holborn by-election next week
Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, faces a critical test as he delivers his second conference speech amidst a severe slump in the party’s support and an expected defeat in next week’s Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The 43-year-old initially saw a surge in backing following his election just over a year ago, but the Greens’…
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For too long, only the right has expanded the boundaries of what governments can do. Can Burnham change that? | Andy Beckett
Andy Burnham used Labour’s conference to argue for major changes to public services, the economy and Britain’s political system, challenging the belief that governments have little room to act. His proposals could widen what Labour is willing to debate, while his hopeful, less partisan style may set him apart from political opponents. He raised electoral…