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Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and Muhammad Hanan, 7, ‘missed beyond measure’ say Khurram Malik and Naumana Gul KhanThe parents of three children who died in an east London house fire have paid tribute to them, saying they were “loved beyond words and missed beyond measure”.The children who died after the blaze in East Ham on 13 July were named by police on Friday as 13-year-old Nakash Malik, 11-year-old Aayat Malik and seven-year-old Muhammad Hanan Malik. Continue reading…



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Author : Nadeem Badshah

Publish date : 2024-07-26 21:39:11

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Conditions looking warm into early next week, with Met Office saying some areas may reach ‘heatwave criteria’The UK could experience a heatwave with temperatures expected to soar this weekend and next week, the Met Office has warned.The south-east, particularly London and the home counties, could reach 30C on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading…



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Author : Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Publish date : 2024-07-26 16:33:08

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Former president gives his backing in major boost for the likely Democrat contender as her Republican rival prepares to meet Israeli prime ministerBarack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for US president, meaning the vice-president has now won the backing of all the party’s politically active high-profile figures for her White House bid.The former president had conspicuously withheld his endorsement in the immediate aftermath of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the campaign, and was initially believed to favour an open nominating contest at next month’s Democratic national convention in Chicago. Continue reading…



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Author : Vicky Graham

Publish date : 2024-07-26 11:13:15

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Delegates expect event to pass only what insiders consider the ‘bare minimum’ on recognition motionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSenior Labor figures are attempting to prevent an outbreak of discontent at this weekend’s NSW state conference, with delegates expecting the event to pass only what insiders consider the “bare minimum” on recognition motions.Despite strong pushes from Labor branches and grassroots members for a strong statement on the recognition of Palestine and sanctions on the Israeli government, sources say the party is focused on avoiding a show of disunity.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading…



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Author : Amy Remeikis, Daniel Hurst and Jordyn Beazley

Publish date : 2024-07-26 06:16:48

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Government has said venues could trade until early morning if they screen Olympics Matildas games or the swimming finalsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQ: Will Malarndirri McCarthy, the assistant minister for Indigenous Australians, replace you?Linda Burney said that was “way above [her] pay grade” but that McCarthy was a dear friend:The most important thing is for me to support whoever it is in the role and to give them the space to be able to chart their own path … Aboriginal affairs is every minister’s responsibility, not just the minister for Indigenous Australians.My job is to support that person as much as I can. Continue reading…



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Author : Emily Wind

Publish date : 2024-07-26 01:14:40

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Top progressive group reports surge in interest; vice-president condemns ‘hate-fueled rhetoric’ at Netanyahu protests ahead of meetingDemocratic delegates on Biden exit and Harris’s rise: ‘We’re awestruck’Why is Harris likely to pick a white man as running mate?The Harris for President campaign has launched its first official video, less than a week after US President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race.The ad caps a week during which Harris also broke funding records and quickly clinched enough delegate support to become the presumptive nominee in an election that is now just over 100 days away. Continue reading…



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Author : Chris Stein (now); Léonie Chao-Fong, Joanna Walters and Hamish Mackay (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-07-25 19:42:37

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Even as Joe Biden touts ‘strongest economy in the world’, nearly three in five Americans wrongly believe US is in recessionThe pace of US economic growth accelerated in the last quarter, remaining unexpectedly resilient in the face of high interest rates and persistent inflation.Gross domestic product (GDP) – a broad measure of economic health – rose 2.8% in three months to June, the commerce department reported on Thursday, ahead of economists’ expectations and up sharply from 1.4% in the first quarter. Continue reading…



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Author : Callum Jones and agencies

Publish date : 2024-07-25 14:22:48

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Jenrick becomes third MP to formally join race after James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat threw hats into the ringUK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick, the former immigration minister who quit Rishi Sunak’s cabinet over the prime minister’s failure to take a tougher approach to immigration, has entered the race to become Conservative leader.The Tory MP’s campaign manager, Danny Kruger, said he was best placed to win back voters who deserted the party for Reform at the general election. He is the third MP, after James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat, to join the contest. Continue reading…



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Author : Pippa Crerar Political editor

Publish date : 2024-07-25 09:14:10

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Scheme will use taxpayer money to develop parts of seabed owned by the royal familyKeir Starmer will promise to build enough offshore wind over the next five years to power 20m homes, by using taxpayer money to develop parts of the seabed owned by the royal family.The prime minister will announce details of the government’s energy generation company, known as Great British Energy, during a visit to the north-west designed to highlight the government’s promises on green energy. Continue reading…



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Author : Kiran Stacey and Fiona Harvey

Publish date : 2024-07-25 04:00:39

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Foreign minister said Magnitsky-style financial sanctions and travel bans would apply to seven Israeli individuals and one entity. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQ: Why target the individuals when it’s state policy?Penny Wong said the Australian government has been “clear in terms of state-to-state relations about our view on settlements”.They are unlawful under international law. We’ve been clear about that … We have also said that we want to continue to take steps towards a two-state solution.That may not be the view of some people in the Israeli government, but that is the view of the Australian government.These individuals have been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, including things such as beating, sexual assault and torture, resulting in serious injury and in some cases death.We have imposed these after careful consideration and we would expect that all Australians would recognise the weight of these.Settlements are unlawful under international law. We are continuing to act in ways that we can to look to how we protect a pathway to a two-state solution, and part of that is to ensure we also impose penalties who perpetrate violence against Palestinians. Continue reading…



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Author : Emily Wind now, Martin Farrer earlier

Publish date : 2024-07-24 22:34:47

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Capitol Hill on high alert for protests from a broad coalition of groups voicing opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu, who will address Congress later todayCapitol Hill on alert over protests as Netanyahu due to address CongressKevin McCarthy, the former Republican House speaker, has described attacks by his former colleagues on Kamala Harris claiming that she was hired as part of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are “stupid and dumb”.McCarthy, speaking to NBC News’ Meet the Press NOW last night, said:I disagree with DEI, but she is the vice-president of the United States, she is the former US senator. These congressmen saying it, they are wrong in their own instincts.If President Biden is committed to passing the torch to his vice president, and wants to be able to seed her campaign with the current Biden for President campaign war chest, he’ll first have to become his party’s legal nominee. After shuffling through the Democratic National Committee’s planned roll call vote he’d be free to drop out. Ms Harris could seamlessly slip into the driver’s seat. Continue reading…



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Author : Léonie Chao-Fong (now) and Sammy Gecsoyler (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-07-24 17:15:51

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Labour leader agrees with Liberal Democrats that there is failure in social care but says it is not the only problem party has inheritedCabinet secretary, Simon Case, is reportedly being advised to step down permanently from his role for health reasons at the end of this year, writes Politico.The outlet reports:According to people familiar with the matter, Case is likely to need to step down in the new year on the advice of doctors, who are continuing to treat him for a neurological condition diagnosed more than a year ago.Case is currently working at full capacity, but the condition is affecting his mobility and he now walks with the aid of a stick.” Continue reading…



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Author : Amy Sedghi (now) and Tom Bryant (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-07-24 11:50:05

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An American contestant on Race to Survive has apologised for eating a weka, a large, brown flightless bird known for its curiosityThings got a little too real on the reality TV show Race to Survive when one of the contestants killed and ate a protected New Zealand bird species, prompting a warning from authorities.The contestants had been warned that certain food groups – including protected ones – were off limits. Spencer Jones, who killed and ate the weka, has since apologised, saying, “I made a mistake. It was shortsighted, it was foolish,” according to the website RealityTea.com. Continue reading…



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Author : Helen Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-07-24 06:39:05

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The federal education minister, Jason Clare, said programs would help foster positive attitudes towards consent from an early age. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastImport ban fails to curb flow of Nazi-linked itemsThe number of items imported into Australia bearing Nazi imagery has not been slowed by a national ban on the symbols, AAP reports.The importation into Australia of Nazi memorabilia, both historically genuine items and modern recreations, has not abated with the passage of [the ban].Where these goods are imported in quantities which indicates the goods are likely to be traded, the Australian Border Force refers the goods to the Australian federal police to consider investigation under the criminal code.Consumers are crying out for clear information on how to save money, protect their health and reduce emissions – and they want that information online where they make their purchasing decisions.We call on the state and federal governments to give consumers the real truth about the risks of gas appliances, by mandating comprehensive pollution labels on all their ads and websites. Continue reading…



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Author : Emily Wind

Publish date : 2024-07-24 01:29:44

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Shadow home secretary says he is ‘best placed’ to unite party and that he aims to become prime ministerJames Cleverly has become the first candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the leadership for the Conservative party.The shadow home secretary said he was “best placed” to unite the Tories and overturn Keir Starmer’s “loveless landslide” to re-enter government. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/23/james-cleverly-first-to-declare-run-for-conservative-leadership

Author : Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-07-23 19:54:50

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