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Israeli former leaders and security chiefs threaten legal action over ‘Jewish terrorism’

Leaked letter to PM and military demands action to stop violence against Palestinians in occupied West BankDozens of Israelis from the country’s security, political and cultural elite have threatened legal action against their government over support for Jewish terrorism and an “ideology of ethnic c...

Emma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem 2 months ago

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Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?

Review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2015 finds ‘systemic’ and ‘deep-rooted’ failures, a bullying culture and racismMore than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds‘Truly horrific’: the stories of five people affectedA review into the NHS’s biggest...

Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities corresponent 2 months ago

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More than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds

Donna Ockenden inquiry finds ‘bullying’ culture and ‘cruel’, dismissive attitude to women contributed to avoidable deathsOckenden report – latest updatesKey findings from maternity scandal report‘Truly horrific’: five stories from the scandalMore than 500 mothers and babies came to harm or died as a...

Denis Campbell Health policy editor 2 months ago

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Ockenden report live: largest maternity review in NHS history to be published

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden investigated stillbirths, neonatal and maternal deaths, and babies or mothers who suffered brain damage and other injuries‘Truly horrific’: five stories from the NHS maternity scandalA photo from the newswire this morning of families arriving at the Crowne Plaza hotel i...

Taz Ali 2 months ago

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Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says

Mike Burgess’s annual threat assessment warns social media is ‘amplifying’ an erosion of trust in institutions, promoting discord and heightening polarisationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer for Iran “orchestrat...

Sarah Basford Canales 2 months ago

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UK warehouse landlord Segro rejects £12.6bn takeover offer from US rival

FTSE 100 firm says Prologis all-share proposal turned down as it falls long way short of its own views on valueThe UK warehouse landlord Segro is at the centre of the latest transatlantic takeover battle after rejecting a £12.6bn takeover approach from the US rival Prologis.Prologis has gone public...

Joanna Partridge 2 months ago

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Louisiana man becomes first in state functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’A young south-eastern Louisiana man recently became the first person in his region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease, clearing the way for him to continue pursuing his dream of a caree...

Ramon Antonio Vargas 2 months ago

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Misan Harriman to step down as chair of Southbank Centre

Harriman, accused by Telegraph of sharing conspiracy after Golders Green attack, says he had decided ‘way before this madness’ to stand downMisan Harriman will not seek another term as chair of the Southbank Centre and is to step down in autumn after a month of intense pressure caused by accusations...

Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent 2 months ago

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Western Australian police to review response to Virginia Giuffre domestic violence dispute

Police will investigate how they interacted with Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, after her family requested the reviewGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice in Western Australia have agreed to review how they interacted with Virginia Giuffre, one...

Jordyn Beazley 2 months ago

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Darren Jones says bond markets should be ‘content’ with Burnham’s economic plans – UK politics live

Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from BurnhamHere are some more extracts from Darren Jones’ interview with Beth Rigby from Sky News. Jones spoke to Andy Burnham on Monday seeking reassurance about his economic plans, and the interview is interest...

Andrew Sparrow 2 months ago

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Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties

Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995Almost one in four voters in Europe now cast their ballot for far-right parties, research shows, a proportion that has grown nearly fivefold since the mid-1990s and climbed p...

Jon Henley Europe correspondent 2 months ago

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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation

Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is being remembered for her contribution to the party despite her defection to One Nation.McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal party vice-president...

Australian Associated Press 2 months ago

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Heatwave pushes Great Britain’s grid operator to call for extra electricity from power plants

Neso issues rare summer warning for Wednesday evening, as households turn on fans and air conditioningGreat Britain’s grid operator has released a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as the heatwave is expected to get more intense, putting pressure on the energy system.The Nationa...

Joanna Partridge 2 months ago

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Surging pokies revenue proves NSW Labor has failed to reduce gambling harm as promised, advocates say

State budget suggests Minns government is addicted to pokies revenue, with tax take predicted to jump from $1.6bn to $2.2bn annually within four yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnti-gambling advocates say surging t...

Penry Buckley 2 months ago

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Dettol apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert sparks backlash in China

British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a man’s efforts to find a ‘clean and untouched’ womanThe British hygiene brand Dettol has apologised after an advertisement released in China, which it said was intended to criticise “toxic men”, was widely condemned on social media as offensive to w...

Alastair McCready in Taipei 2 months ago

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Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three, injures 20

Investigators said one of the teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at a high school had regularly used the GoreBox gaming appPhilippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox days after a rare school shooting in the south-east Asian nation killed three students...

Natasha May in Bangkok 2 months ago

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Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDeadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after...

Lisa Cox and Graham Readfearn 2 months ago

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Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with himDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversation with Andy Burnham.Speaking to Sky News, the chief secretary to the prime minister said he had been...

Press Association 2 months ago

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One Nation angers miners after rookie MP sides with Greens on fuel rebates

Opponents seize on Farrer MP David Farley’s decision to vote alongside teals and Greens to wind back fuel tax credits for miners, farmers and othersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation is under pressure to clarify...

Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent 2 months ago

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Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s inflation challenge is far from over and more Reserve Bank rate hikes remain...

Patrick Commons Economics editor 2 months ago

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Former WH Smith’s small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan

If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocketSmall suppliers including the charity Help for Heroes are to lose at least half the money owed to them by the former WH Smith high street chain if a planned restructure is vo...

Sarah Butler 2 months ago

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Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limitsOur green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today...

Patrick Greenfield 2 months ago

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Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears

LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating appsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInternational students from countries where homosexuality is illegal...

Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent 2 months ago

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Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities

Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the NetherlandsFrance records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across countryTell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you?The extreme heat is...

Mark Saunokonoko 2 months ago

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