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Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.…
Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenho…
Canada’s retaliatory US tariffs set to take effect as trade dispute grows
Counter-measures covering several sectors come after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on bill…
NSW Greens MP pleads with federal colleagues not to back National party motion to block koala park deal
Federal Greens partyroom split over plan for NSW to get millions of dollars worth in carbon credits for creating a koala national parkA New South Wale…
UK government refuses slavery reparations as Jamaica urges king to act
Britain expresses sorrow over slavery, but rejects financial compensation.…
What are the implications of AfD’s electoral rise for Germany and Europe?
The far-right Alternative for Germany is just short of a majority in a regional election.…
Cuba says no negotiations with US despite ‘genocidal’ blockade
Cuba reports record losses from the US embargo as foreign minister describes months of punishing blackouts.…
Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?
The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.…
Police used batons and pepper spray on far-right protesters in Portsmouth unrest
Minister condemns groups behind Hampshire disorder and says officers were injured as they repelled ‘aggression’Batons and synthetic pepper spray were …
Polanski faces Green rival in his pursuit of Keir Starmer’s old seat
Hamza Chowdhury says most of his fellow Green Camden councillors back him to contest 8 October byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesZack Polansk…
What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.…
Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany
‘Historic’ win in Saxony-Anhalt may show voters’ discontent with political centre, but sweeping conclusions cannot yet be drawnEurope live – latest up…
Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.…
Stolen Generations survivors have more health challenges than other First Nations people
Indigenous Australians forcibly removed under government policies more likely to have severe or profound disability, report findsGet our breaking news…
French winemakers forecast 30-year low harvest after severe drought and heat
Estimates suggest drop in production with vineyards also concerned ‘smoke taint’ from wildfires may affect qualityFrench vineyards hit by severe droug…
Trump administration attacks UK plans to boost traditional media on social platforms
US embassy says Downing Street’s plan to give BBC, ITV and other established media more online visibility carries risk of ‘censorship’The Trump admini…
Plans for local government overhaul on hold after legal advice
Angela Rayner to announce review into local government shake-up as decisions on four areas withdrawn and 16 paused UK politics live – latest updatesPl…
Balogun red card U-turn prompts Belgium to withdraw support for Infantino
Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino's bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy.…
Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami
Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two people found dead at house
The bodies of a man and a woman have been discovered at a house in Blackburn and a man has been arrested.…
Fury claims Joshua fight is off, calls for another Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is 'weak-minded' and cannot make up his mind about the date and venue of their fight.…
Is the AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund Germany’s ‘most dangerous man’?
Is the AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund Germany’s ‘most dangerous man’?…
5 dead after crash at Miami Airport. And, Germany's far-right wins state election
A cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport has left five people dead and several others injured. And, Germany's far-right AfD party achieves a…
Murder arrests over baby girl's death in woodland
Police say they have arrested two men and two women as part of their investigation.…
World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election
French minister calls AfD's victory a grave moment, warning of growing nationalism and its impact on European unity.…
'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled
The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can still win the US Open titles.…
Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences
Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassmentThe leader of a group responsible…
How anti-migrant boat protests were organised and who is behind them
Danny Thomas organised the demonstration in Dover - seemingly after weeks of preparation - and was also present in Portsmouth.…
Germany's far-right achieves an electoral breakthrough in key state election
Germany's populist, far-right Alternative for Germany party has declared victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt after more than doubling its share of t…
Australia’s top bureaucrats want to block sharing of clips from parliament on social media to save them from ‘ridicule’
Secretaries board concerned material posted without proper context as Greens warn ban could result in lack of transparencyGet our breaking news email,…