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Democratic nominee to draw with contrast with Trump on tax and tariffs when she lays out details on Friday, aides sayKamala Harris’s economic agenda will focus on lowering the cost of groceries, housing and healthcare, bolstering the child tax credit and drawing a contrast with Donald Trump on tariffs and taxes, aides and advisers told Reuters on Wednesday.Harris is expected to lay out some details of her economic plan in a speech in North Carolina on Friday that will touch on lowering costs and “price gouging”. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/14/kamala-harris-economic-policy-aides

Author : Helen Sullivan and agencies

Publish date : 2024-08-15 03:24:05

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Mike Burgess, the head of Asio, said on Sunday, that rhetorical support for Hamas would not necessarily preclude a Palestinian from an Australian visa. Follow the day’s news liveFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDutton: ‘We should stop people coming in from a war zone’Is it all refugees Peter Dutton wants to stop?We should stop people coming in from a war zone. So that’s that’s what we should do. Because we don’t know if the proper checks haven’t been done. The 1% or whatever it might be who pose a threat.You bring 3,000 people in, let’s say 99% are good. If 1%, 30 people are questionable or sympathisers with … a listed terrorist organisation, how on earth is that in our country’s best interests?There are processes in place and I can assure your audience that when things get referred to Asio we deal with them effectively.Of course there might be times when they didn’t get referred to us in time. Once we become aware of them, we’re able to do the assessments and deal with them effectively.No, it’s quite, quite the opposite. Asio is fantastic. I appointed Mike Burgess, but Mike can only act according to the policy of the government of the day. It was not our policy in government to bring people in who were sympathisers of a listed terrorist organisation. Continue reading…

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Author : Amy Remeikis

Publish date : 2024-08-15 00:27:09

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Syrian government denies claims that Tice, who vanished while reporting in Daraya 12 years ago, is being held captiveJoe Biden has called for the immediate release of Austin Tice, the American journalist and former marine who disappeared in Syria in 2012, and who US authorities believe is being held by the Syrian government.“This week marks 12 long, terrible years since American Austin Tice was abducted in Syria,” the US president said on Wednesday. “We have repeatedly pressed the government of Syria to work with us so that we can, at last, bring Austin home. Today, I once again call for his immediate release.” Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/14/biden-journalist-syria-austin-tice

Author : Anna Betts

Publish date : 2024-08-14 20:58:39

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This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage herePatrick Butler is the Guardian’s social policy editor, and he has this story of social media getting the RSPB into hot water:The RSPB has been criticised by the English charities watchdog over social media posts in which it accused named government ministers of being “liars” for watering down environmental protections. Continue reading…

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Author : Martin Belam

Publish date : 2024-08-14 17:07:29

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US said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar on Thursday, and that a ceasefire agreement was still possiblePalestinian newborn twins, their mother and grandmother were killed by an Israeli strike on their Gaza apartment as their father picked up their birth certificates.Mohammed Abu Al-Qumsan had just picked up the certificates when he found out the twins had been killed, along with his wife and her mother, by a strike on the building where they were sheltering, according to Reuters.My wife is gone, my two babies and my mother-in-law. I was told it’s a tank shell on the apartment they were in, in a house we were displaced to.Today, it was registered in history that the occupation army targets newborn children who are barely four days old, twins along with their mother and grandmother. Continue reading…

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Author : Mabel Banfield-Nwachi (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-08-14 14:06:37

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July fall in service sector and core inflation may open door for policymakers to make reductionUK inflation rises to 2.2% in first increase since DecemberBusiness live – latest updatesFor the first time this year, inflation is on the rise. After falling fairly steadily from above 11% almost two years ago, a bump in the road back to more normal levels was always likely.Rishi Sunak will have known this day would come. Back when he called July’s general election on that rain-soaked May afternoon, the Bank of England was already warning that inflation would rise in the second half of the year. Having staked his premiership on getting inflation down, it was one of the few compelling reasons not to delay. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/14/bank-of-england-could-still-cut-interest-rates-again-despite-rise-in-inflation

Author : Richard Partington Economics correspondent

Publish date : 2024-08-14 10:44:17

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Annual rate in July climbs back above Bank of England target of 2%, ONS figures showBritain’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month – its first increase since December last year.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the government’s preferred measure of the cost of living climbed again after two months at its 2% target. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/14/uk-inflation-rises-bank-of-england

Author : Larry Elliott Economics editor

Publish date : 2024-08-14 08:01:22

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Coalition leader’s escalated rhetoric immediately rejected by senior Albanese government figuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has escalated the Coalition’s rhetoric against Palestinians fleeing the Gaza war zone, claiming that none should be allowed to Australia “at the moment” due to an unspecified “national security risk”.The comments from the opposition leader on Wednesday contradict the assessment by the Asio spy chief, Mike Burgess, that rhetorical support for Hamas should not be an automatic bar to Palestinians receiving visas.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…

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Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-08-14 05:41:19

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NDIS minister said he understands the harm gambling can cause, as he has seen a family member struggle with a gambling addiction. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIt seems Qantas has been forgiven – at least by the prime minister. Anthony Albanese gave the airline a special shout out in his speech welcoming home Australia’s Olympians:I do want to take a moment as well to thank [CEO] Vanessa [Hudson] and Qantas for once again reminding us of why every serious country in the world understands the importance of having a national airline.And bringing Australians home and once again, looking after Australians as you always do.Higher interest rates are slowing the economy and gradually moderating inflation.Australia remains well positioned but downside risks continue around productivity, housing affordability, as well as ongoing global uncertainty. Continue reading…

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Author : Amy Remeikis

Publish date : 2024-08-14 02:27:36

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Democratic Republic of the Congo among countries affected by the virus, with death toll now more than 1,450What do we know about ‘alarming’ mpox outbreak in Africa?The African Union’s health watchdog has declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a “clarion call for action”.The outbreak has swept through several African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus formerly called monkeypox was first discovered in humans in 1970. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/13/africa-cdc-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-public-health-emergency

Author : Agence France-Presse in Nairobi

Publish date : 2024-08-13 23:24:07

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Court told staff did not follow full procedure for serving non-dairy products in case of 13-year-old Hannah JacobsA 13-year-old girl with a severe dairy allergy may have been served hot chocolate made with cow’s milk after a possible “miscommunication” of the order, an inquest heard on Tuesday.Hannah Jacobs, who had been allergic to dairy products along with fish and eggs since she was a toddler, died within hours of taking one sip of the drink, east London coroner’s court was told. Continue reading…

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Author : Nadeem Badshah

Publish date : 2024-08-13 19:33:21

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Preliminary data collected from 69 major cities also shows homicides fell by 17%, according to Axios analysisViolent crime in major US cities has dropped by 6% in the first half of this year compared with last year, according to newly released preliminary data.The preliminary data, collected from 69 major US cities and published by the Major Cities Chief Association, shows that overall, violent crime dropped during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Homicides fell by 17%, according to an analysis by Axios. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/13/violent-crime-homicide-decrease-large-cities

Author : Anna Betts

Publish date : 2024-08-13 16:39:31

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Police have launched a homicide investigation into the girl’s death Queensland police have launched a homicide investigation after a 10-year-old girl was found dead on the Gold Coast.Police and paramedics were called to a home in the suburb of Carrara at about 6pm on Tuesday. Continue reading…

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Author : Guardian Staff

Publish date : 2024-08-13 13:09:21

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Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 sq km of Russian border regionRussia’s air defence units destroyed 14 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting Kursk, Voronezh and Belgorod region, Russia’s news agencies reported on Tuesday.Twelve of the drones were destroyed over the border region of Kursk, and one each over Voronezh and Belgorod regions, RIA agency reported citing Russia’s defence ministry. Continue reading…

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Author : Tom Ambrose

Publish date : 2024-08-13 10:34:56

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Labor minister tells ABC’s Q+A that he is ‘not convinced that complete prohibition works’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFree-to-air TV broadcasters are in “diabolical trouble” and many need gambling ad revenue to stay afloat, Bill Shorten has said while arguing against a total prohibition of gambling advertising on television.On Monday evening, the government services minister laid bare the rationale for Labor proposing to cap gambling ads during general TV broadcasting, a position short of a total ban that has angered health advocates, the crossbench and its own backbench MPs.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/13/gambling-ad-ban-labor-bill-shorten-tv-media-advertising-revenue

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspodent

Publish date : 2024-08-13 07:45:09

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After glitchy start, former president – at Musk’s prodding – wanders off into complaints about asylum seekersMcCarthy says Trump needs to stop questioning Harris crowd sizesProject 2025 mainly led by ex-Trump officialsIn addition to this live blogger, conservative commentator Glenn Beck is among those unable to listen to Donald Trump’s interview with Elon Musk:The interview was supposed to start five minutes ago, but instead, all we are seeing is a gray box with the words “Details not available”. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/aug/12/trump-elon-musk-x-us-election-latest-updates

Author : Chris Stein

Publish date : 2024-08-13 04:33:48

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Independent ACT senator says if government does not introduce total ban it would be betrayal to Peta Murphy’s legacy. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPocock: no evidence that gambling companies are good faith actorsThere is the possibility that the Coalition will support Labor’s capped advertising plan (as it exists at the moment – the legislation has not been presented and is yet to go through cabinet) which would mean the crossbench and the Greens would not have any negotiating power (Labor and the Coalition in the senate is enough votes).I’ll be supporting what the Murphy review recommended, which was a full ban phased in over three years.That has the broad support of the parliament, and is what I’m hearing from people I represent here in the ACT [is] they are sick and tired of seeing gambling ads every time they try and watch something with their kids … Continue reading…

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Author : Amy Remeikis

Publish date : 2024-08-13 01:24:01

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The quake struck Highland Park neighborhood, a highly populated section in the east of the California cityA magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the southern California region Monday afternoon, about 3 miles from South Pasadena.The quake struck the Highland Park neighborhood, a highly populated section of east Los Angeles. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/12/la-earthquake-pasadena-highland-park

Author : Diana Ramirez-Simon

Publish date : 2024-08-12 21:43:29

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42 per cent of voters trust Harris while 41% trust Trump, Financial Times poll suggests; Trump to have conversation with Elon Musk at 8pm ETWhen Kamala Harris picked the Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, as veep for the Democratic presidential ticket, advocates for healthcare reform felt a jolt of electricity.Here, they saw a man who proclaimed healthcare a “basic human right”, reformed medical debt collections, and who laid the groundwork for expanded government insurance and denied corporate health insurers contracts with Medicaid, a state-run health insurance program for the poor. Walz even once joined Harris at an abortion clinic in support of abortion rights. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/aug/12/election-updates-harris-trump-economy-polls

Author : Léonie Chao-Fong

Publish date : 2024-08-12 18:31:15

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Routine audit found school food service director took more than 11,000 cases of wings intended for remote learnersA school district official in Chicago was given nine-year jail sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a staggering $1.5m worth of chicken wings.Vera Liddell, the food service director for Harvey School District 152 near Chicago, stole the huge amount of fast food during the pandemic and its aftermath, when the wings were meant for children doing remote learning but who were still picking up school meals, local TV station WGN reported. Continue reading…

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Author : Guardian staff

Publish date : 2024-08-12 15:22:45

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US defence secretary Lloyd Austin orders USS Abraham Lincoln strike group to quicken transit to Middle East and deploys guided missile submarine, says PentagonSee all our Middle East crisis coverageJosep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, has said the bloc should consider sanctions in response to calls by Israel’s far-right national security minister to cut off aid to Gaza, calling them an “incitement to war crimes”.

Writing on the X platform late on Sunday, EU foreign policy chief Borrell said the recent remarks by Itamar Ben-Gvir constitute “incitement to war crimes,” adding that “sanctions must be on our EU agenda.”

In his own post on X and in media interviews, Ben-Gvir said that instead of agreeing to a potential ceasefire deal, Israel should block the entry of humanitarian aid and fuel to Gaza until Hamas releases all of the hostages, saying that doing so would bring the militant group to its knees.

Ben-Gvir has also repeatedly called for Israel to permanently reoccupy Gaza, rebuild Jewish settlements there and encourage the “voluntary” migration of Palestinians from the territory.

Ben-Gvir, a key member of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, has threatened to bring the government down if it makes too many concessions in the ceasefire talks.

Borrell called on Israel’s government to “unequivocally distance itself from these incitements to commit war crimes,” and to engage “in good faith” with ceasefire negotiations mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt.The overseers of the Geneva conventions, the core of international humanitarian law that seeks to protect civilians, detainees and wounded soldiers in war, have said they are being “disregarded” and have called on the world to recommit to the framework on its 75th anniversary. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/aug/12/middle-east-crisis-live-us-israel-iran-gaza-hamas-lebanon-hezbollah

Author : Sammy Gecsoyler

Publish date : 2024-08-12 12:09:53

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Secretary of defence also announces deployment of guided missile submarine, as Hamas appears to push back against resuming ceasefire negotiationsThe US has ordered a strike group of fighter jets and navy warships to accelerate its deployment to the Middle East, as the region braces for possible attacks by Iran and its allies after the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.The US secretary of defence, Lloyd Austin, ordered the Abraham Lincoln strike group to accelerate its deployment to the region, while at the same time announcing the deployment of a guided missile submarine, after speaking with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant. Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/12/us-military-strike-group-jets-submarine-middle-east-iran-attack-israel

Author : Guardian staff and agencies

Publish date : 2024-08-12 08:53:17

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Fellow Olympians cheer breaker Rachael Gunn as she joyfully re-enacts some of her viral moves on the streets of ParisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s Olympic breaking contender and viral sensation Raygun broke out some of her moves in the streets of Paris to celebrate the end of the Games, as more athletes and politicians in her home country praised her for having “a crack”.Footage filmed by several fellow Australian Olympians shows Rachael Gunn joyfully breaking out some of her iconic moves in Paris ahead of Sunday night’s closing ceremony. The Australian diver Domonic Bedggood shared some footage of the moment on Instagram and wrote, “Put it in the Louvre.”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/12/raygun-rachael-gunn-paris-olympics-breaking-viral-kangaroo-hop-video

Author : Emily Wind

Publish date : 2024-08-12 05:47:47

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Emergency services evacuated hundreds from building as aircraft owner says flight was ‘unauthorised’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe owner of a helicopter that crashed into the roof of a large hotel in the centre of Cairns, killing its pilot, says the flight was “unauthorised”.Queensland ambulance said emergency services were called to the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton hotel on the Esplanade, on the city’s main waterfront, around 1.50am on Monday. Hundreds of people were evacuated.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…

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Author : Emily Wind and Ben Smee

Publish date : 2024-08-12 02:25:42

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Passing laws to enable the construction division of the CFMEU to be placed under the control of an administrator is a priority for the government. Follow the day’s news liveAFP decry ‘useless’ work-from-home pay deal entitlements and threaten to withdraw police resources in lower-risk settings(Continued from previous post)I know these actions will disrupt the viability of activity at parliament house … They are not measures the AFPA is taking lightly. Our members are very aware of the vital role they play in ensuring the safety of community members, members of parliament and senators….Work from home entitlements are useless to an AFP officer who cannot investigate international paedophile syndicates or take a bullet for the prime minister from home. The deal currently being presented, is toxic.” Continue reading…

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Publish date : 2024-08-11 23:39:39

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