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US president also to seek constitutional amendment to limit immunity for presidents and various officeholdersJoe Biden will announce plans to reform the US supreme court on Monday, Politico reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, adding that the US president was likely to back term limits for justices and an enforceable code of ethics.Biden said earlier this week during an Oval Office address that he would call for reform of the court. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/26/biden-to-announce-plans-to-reform-us-supreme Author : Reuters Publish date : 2024-07-27 04:06:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Police allege the man used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and coordinate a network of runners outside the Sydney facilityGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn immigration detainee and another man have been charged over an alleged drug ring operating from inside a detention facility.Police say the 49-year-old dealt large amounts of methylamphetamine using an encrypted messaging service from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney’s west Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/jul/27/immigration-detainee-charged-over-alleged-drug-ring-operating-from-inside-villawood-detention-centre Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-07-27 02:13:44 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Park fire in the north of the state, only 3% contained, has burned more than 160,000 acres, including structuresA massive wildfire in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada has grown into the state’s largest this year, destroying buildings and forcing the evacuations of thousands of people in a region reeling from a spate of devastating wildfires in recent years.The blaze started on Wednesday on the outskirts of Chico, a tree-lined university town of about 110,000 people in the Sacramento Valley. By Friday morning, the blaze, known as the Park fire, had burned more than 160,000 acres (64,700 hectares) across

The film-maker has been accused of acting inappropriately on the set of his self-funded sci-fi epic MegalopolisVideos have emerged of director Francis Ford Coppola trying to kiss female extras on the set of his new film Megalopolis.Variety obtained footage of the film-maker taken by a crew member during a nightclub scene on set last year. The Guardian had originally reported that the 85-year-old was seen as “old school” in his behaviour around women while shooting, pulling women to sit on his lap and kissing extras to get “them in the mood”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jul/26/francis-ford-coppola-video-kissing-female-extras-on-set Author : Benjamin

Ex-president gives backing in major boost for Democratic contender as her Republican rival set to meet Israeli PMFull story: Obama endorses Harris for president in 2024 US electionIn a fiery tirade on Truth Social, Donald Trump hit back at the FBI director, Christopher Wray, who raised questions on Thursday about whether Trump was actually shot by a bullet during his assassination attempt.Following Wray’s testimony at a Capitol Hill on Thursday during which he said: “There’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear,” Trump wrote:“FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress yesterday that he

Former work and pensions secretary joins James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat and Robert Jenrick in announcing he will standThe cost of England’s four biggest killer diseases could rise to £86bn a year by 2050, prompting calls for a crackdown on alcohol, junk food and smoking.The ageing population means the annual cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke combined will go from the £51.9bn recorded in 2018 to £85.6bn in 2050 – a rise of 61%.More importantly, you must now come clean on where the axe will fall under your plans and whether you intend to cut public services, raise taxes

Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara had been subjected to torture and denied medical treatment, Palestinian governmental body saysHello and welcome to the Israel-Gaza war live blog.We start with news that a Hamas leader in the West Bank has died in Israeli custody after a deterioration in his health condition, a Palestinian governmental body has said.Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has pressed Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on the “dire” humanitarian situation in Gaza in talks that she described as frank, adding “I will not be silent.” In comments that were closely watched for signs of a shift from Joe Biden’s policy

Former NSW premier sought review of corruption watchdog decision that she failed to declare a personal conflict of interest regarding two government grantsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe former New South Wales premier Gladys Berejiklian has lost her legal challenge against an anti-corruption watchdog finding that she engaged in “serious corrupt conduct”.Berejiklian had argued the finding by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) was invalid because the commissioner was no longer at Icac when the findings were handed down.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning

Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Hong Kong to prevent Russia from using region to circumvent sanctions; drone debris lands in Romania. What we know on day 884The Pentagon has found $2bn worth of additional errors in its calculations for ammunition, missiles and other equipment sent to Ukraine, increasing the improperly valued material to a total of $8.2bn, a US government report revealed on Thursday. In 2023, the Pentagon said staff used “replacement value” instead of “depreciated value” to tabulate the billions in materials sent to Ukraine. The $6.2bn error created a path for billions more to be sent to Kyiv.Ukraine’s

Journalists due to begin action at 11am today, hampering Olympic coverage; former NSW premier will learn her fate at court of appealFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGreens call for ‘sealed’ chapter of robodebt inquiry report to be made publicA “sealed” chapter of the robodebt royal commission’s final report, containing the names of individuals referred to integrity bodies and the police “for civil action or criminal prosecution”, should be urgently made public, the Greens say. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/jul/26/australia-news-live-nine-journalists-strike-gladys-berejiklian-linda-burney-brendan-oconnor-albanese-reshuffle-nsw-vic-qld-dutton-labor-liberal-paris-olympics Author : Emily Wind Publish

Vice-president hits out at flag-burning and pro-Hamas graffiti ahead of Biden meeting with Israeli leader to discuss potential Gaza ceasefireNetanyahu and Biden will meet to discuss potential ceasefire in GazaFBI director questions whether Trump was hit by bulletThe 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...

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... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/25/june-inflation-interest-rates Author : Callum Jones and agencies Publish date : 2024-07-25 16:22:48 Copyright for

Ed Miliband said GB Energy would be a crucial tool to tackle the UK’s energy security concernsThe former Lib Dem leader Vince Cable is testifying at the inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal today. My colleague Mark Sweney will be sharing updates on that in the live blog here:“The days of government ministers waging culture wars against civil servants are over,” chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, has said.Yesterday I met the civil service unions together with my colleague, the new minister . We had a very positive discussion covering a whole range of issues.I made it

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as the US and Asia tumble on tech stock sell-off driven by big tech firms including Nvidia, Tesla and AppleITV has reported a 17% surge in ad revenue in the second quarter fuelled by the Euro 2024 tournament, as the broadcaster announced it has taken a majority stake in the TV producer behind shows including Sherlock, The Devil’s Hour and Douglas is Cancelled.The broadcaster, which said that overall first half ad revenues increased by 10%, beat its forecasts of a 12% rise in the second quarter and 8% over the first six

Airline confirms report second officer on Sydney to Hong Kong route failed a breath test and was suspended. 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,

In Oval Office address, Biden said it was time for ‘fresh voices’, emphasized his track record and endorsement of Kamala HarrisJoe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to explain his historic decision to withdraw from the presidential race, delivering a reflective and hopeful message about the need to begin a new chapter in America’s story.“I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future all merited a second term, but nothing – nothing – can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition,” Biden said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/24/joe-biden-oval-office-speech

First time annual order not placed with the Royal Mint puts future of 1p and 2p coins in doubtTreasury officials have for the first time ordered no new coins to be minted for general circulation, in a move which puts the future of the 1p and 2p pieces in doubt.The government department has not placed an annual order with the Royal Mint and does not expect to order any new 1p and 2p coins in the coming years, the Evening Standard reported. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/jul/24/thought-for-your-pennies-treasury-orders-no-new-coins-to-be-minted Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2024-07-25 00:46:14 Copyright for syndicated

Republican VP nominee introduces book by Kevin Roberts, head of rightwing plan that Trump has tried to disavowThe Republican senator and vice-presidential nominee JD Vance has written the foreword to a forthcoming book by the head of Project 2025, the vast rightwing plan for a second Trump administration Democrats say shows the authoritarian threat posed by the GOP – and which Donald Trump has tried to disavow.In publicity material for the book, Vance says of Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation: “Never before has a figure with depth and stature within the American Right tried to articulate a genuinely

By removing whip from seven MPs, PM makes clear that he is not about to abandon his ruthless mode of operating A new Labour prime minister with a landslide majority faced the first real test of his authority with a party rebellion from MPs concerned about a tough stance on welfare.That prime minister was Tony Blair, in December 1997, when 47 Labour MPs voted against the government including a frontbench resignation over a bill to cut benefits for single-parent families. But no one lost the whip. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/24/keir-starmers-show-of-force-sends-message-to-his-backbenchers Author : Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor Publish

Labour leader quizzed by SNP on benefit cap after suspending seven Labour MPs over their stance on the issueCabinet 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

Presumptive Democratic nominee Harris to give speech to sorority in Indianapolis while Trump attends event in North Carolina and Biden gives Oval Office addressWelcome to our coverage of the US presidential race with all the major players due to speak today.Republican nominee Donald Trump will hold his first rally since it was announced that Joe Biden will drop out of the race. The former president will appear at an event in Charlotte, North Carolina, a state that will be an important battleground in the 5 November election. He will turn his fire on Kamala Harris, who is almost certain to

PM declares ‘dark and sorrowful day’ as royal commission details decades of abuse in state and faith-based institutionsThe treatment of people in New Zealand’s state and faith-based care institutions has been described as a “national disgrace” after a landmark report revealed the harrowing scale of abuse 200,000 children and adults suffered at the hands of those entrusted with their safety.New Zealand’s royal commission into the abuse is by far the largest and most complex royal commission the country has held. Out of similar inquiries around the world, it had the widest scope.In New Zealand: Lifeline Aotearoa’s suicide crisis helpline 0508

Resumption of flights comes after South boosted frontline broadcasts of K-pop songs and propaganda messages across the borderBalloons carrying rubbish sent by North Korea have fallen on the compound of South Korea’s presidential office, according to the Yonhap news agency.Other South Korean media reported the balloons caused no damage. AFP reported that the balloons prompted Seoul to mobilise chemical response teams. Yonhap gave no further details. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/24/north-korea-south-korea-balloons-rubbish-presedential-office Author : Guardian staff and agencies Publish date : 2024-07-24 04:37:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Small modular reactors won’t be fully commercially available until the late 2040s at least, a group of Australia’s top technologists says. 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 .Where these goods are imported in quantities which indicates the goods are

Sales rise 2% to $25.5bn in the latest quarter but profits drop, as Elon Musk plans to donate tens of millions to TrumpEarnings at Tesla almost halved as discounts and price cuts pile pressure on the electric carmaker’s profit margins.The company, led by Elon Musk, has sought to drum up interest in its plans for robotaxis, artificial intelligence and “genuinely useful” humanoid robots as deliveries slipped amid cooling demand. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/23/tesla-quarterly-earnings-elon-musk Author : Callum Jones in New York Publish date : 2024-07-23 22:24:29 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.