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This live blog is now closed, you can find more of our UK political coverage here Ali says Britain is a multiracial, multicultural democracy that needs to protect “everyone’s equal right to belong.” At a time when Britain is facing unprecedented levels of racist violence and intimidation, the country needs leadership. So I’m calling on Andy Burnham to recognise this as a national emergency. Because this is not just a policing problem. It’s a test of whether a diverse democracy can protect the equal right of everyone to belong. People making the journey to the green party because they see we offer a real alternative. He says people are looking for a different kind of politics that recognises how multicultural the UK is. Britain is becoming more diverse, not less. Can we build a country confident enough to live with difference? To protect everyone’s equal right to belong and to make diversity work with us all. Continue reading...

The US defense secretary who hates ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’ has announced an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon Apart from money and McDonald’s , there’s nothing Donald Trump seems to love more than a “ big, beautiful” wall . The government is currently spending billions of taxpayer dollars to fulfill the president’s fantasy of lining the US-Mexico border with 30ft steel bollard walls and high-tech surveillance. What the Trump administration is apparently not so keen on is the wall of separation between church and state. While the president may hawk bibles as a side hustle, he is not exactly devout; he serves only mammon. The top levels of his government, however, are stuffed full of religious fanatics who appear hellbent on remaking the country as a Christian theocracy. Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is "not doing well" amid attempts to uncover her identity.

Sir Keir Starmer's government proposals to scrap many jury trials are to be scrapped.

Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.

Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers has warned of “very substantial and intensifying” economic pressures on the horizon but insists he’s not planning for a recession, as he prepares to find new ways to cut the budget ahead of its mid-year update. The treasurer on Sunday called on critics of government spending to name the services that should be cut, as he points the finger at the private sector for driving up inflation in Australia amid the protracted conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.

Cornell's president said his school's administration "must do better" amid the criticism of its investigation into allegations made by a former student​ that she was gang-raped at a fraternity​ in 2024.

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is seeking to extend his hold on power through a parliamentary vote.

Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Connie Chan, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi to succeed her in California, says she will vote to 'end a genocide in Gaza'.

US president urges Americans to call Tom Cotton to support bill to make daylight saving time permanent Donald Trump on Saturday put pressure on the US senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, urging Americans to call what appeared to be the personal cellphone number of his fellow Republican and the chair of the Senate intelligence committee. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July, but it faces roadblocks in the Senate, where some Republicans are strongly opposed to it. Proponents, including the president and his administration, argue that the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness. Continue reading...

America's multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.

Universities have responsibilities when students report sexual assault, even if prosecutors don't bring charges. Attorney Baine Kerr explains how those protections work.

Saturday's rally is just outside Dayton, Ohio, where he is stumping for key candidates in competitive races for the House, Senate and the governor's mansion in Columbus.

Geraint Anderson says some modern workplaces reward psychopathic traits.

The drug is targeted at Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the fast-moving outbreak and is without an approved vaccine or treatment. The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some protection and another way of at least slowing the outbreak.

The US president published a lawmaker's cell phone number as he called for the passage of a bill making DST permanent.

Kelvin waves are not like tsunamis, and they don't curl over and crash on the beach. A better image is water sloshing in the bathtub or a swimming pool during an earthquake. In the ocean, they are bulges of water that lift the sea level as they move along the coast.

Youth-led movement demands resignation of chief election commissioner.

Life onboard the aircraft carrier near the strait of Hormuz as it conducts military operations against Iranian targets Continue reading...

President Trump urged supporters to call what appears to be the senator's personal cellphone number.

Nations League title holders Portugal hosts Erling Haaland's Norway, days after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from the camp.

Fewer orders and higher costs are squeezing restaurants big and small as people on the weight-loss drugs eat and drink less when dining out.

The billionaire is laying the groundwork for a $15 billion refinery across the bay from the 700-year-old Swahili trading port.

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Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear away damaged mitochondria and break down fat, potentially preventing the inflammation, scarring, and cell damage associated with the more dangerous condition MASH.

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Stone lifting, arm wrestling and other ways people test their limits beyond the gym.

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