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Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’

Proposal would water down emissions trading system to make EU more competitive – despite extreme heatwavesEurope’s most effective method of cutting dangerous planet-heating gases risks being weakened after the European Commission proposed an overhaul of its flagship carbon market, critics have said....

Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Ajit Niranjan 1 month ago

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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

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Leeds sign £34.1m defender Muharemovic

Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.

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Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes

East Midlands Railway cancels trains on Midland mainline, as drivers on LNER and Avanti West Coast ballotIntercity rail travellers face potential disruption this summer across Great Britain’s three north-south mainlines, with drivers voting on strike action on two lines and timetables slashed on the...

Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent 1 month ago

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Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young

Exclusive: Grants are part of controversial package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politicsDonald Trump’s state department intends to allocate $12m to organisations in the UK founded by the prominent Conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young, the Guardian can reveal.Th...

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My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

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West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

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Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch

One UK man whose bill is usually less than £1 says he ‘almost had a heart attack’ when he saw £5.8bn invoicePeople always suspected big tech was greedy, but not quite like this. Patrons of Amazon Web Services have been landed with panic-inducing monthly bills running as high as $1.5tn for subscripti...

Robert Booth UK technology editor 1 month ago

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Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry

The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions

His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

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German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child

Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence ‘could cost you your job’, court hears

Exclusive: Jeannie-Marie Blake is suing the Australian government over alleged threats, which her department denies makingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA key robodebt whistleblower is suing the Australian government, alleging she was threatened before she appeared at a r...

Christopher Knaus 1 month ago

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Peter Falconio murder: British expert says he has identified a ‘most likely’ burial location

UK police adviser in the early 2000s and global consultant in ‘no-body’ homicide cases says he has narrowed down the outback search area• Peter Falconio murder 25 years on: new footage shows dying Australian outback killer’s refusal to reveal body’s locationThe former British government expert who c...

Ben Smee 1 month ago

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Ribena owner invests in helping blackcurrants withstand extreme weather

The £200,000 move comes after harvests in Britain hit by wet winter, spring frost and hail, then heatwavesThe owner of Ribena is to invest £200,000 in helping blackcurrant bushes withstand stress after extreme weather put a squeeze on this year’s UK harvest.That harvest is now under way in the berry...

Sarah Butler 1 month ago

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Southern Water fined £7m after illegally dumping sewage off Kent coast

Firm pleaded guilty to 13 offences over discharges at Margate and Broadstairs wastewater pumping stationsSouthern Water has been fined more than £7m after dumping sewage illegally off the Kent coast between 2019 and 2021.The company, described by the judge as having a “record of criminality” which i...

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Iran proves it can still inflict damage despite waves of US attacks

Leaked US intelligence report concluded Iran retained 70% of missiles and launchers after 38-day spring campaignIran and the US have been trading blows for six consecutive nights and there are no shortage of signs that the renewed fighting will worsen further. Tehran and Washington remain far apart...

Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor 1 month ago

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Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene

Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

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Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner for My Left Foot, dies aged 81

The acclaimed Irish actor started her career in Coronation Street and Casualty before a string of high-profile Hollywood rolesBrenda Fricker, who became the first female Irish Oscar winner for acting with My Left Foot, has died aged 81. Her agent Phil Belfield told the BBC in a statement: “We will n...

Andrew Pulver 1 month ago

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First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions

Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.

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