43 minutes ago The world is at a dangerous moment as conflicts spread, UN rights chief says

The U_N_ human rights chief is warning that the world is at an especially dangerous moment in history, with disregard and disrespect for international law “is reaching a deafening crescendo.”

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45 minutes ago Lammy to press China on global issues including Ukraine on first visit

David Lammy’s trip comes with the ‘firm recognition’ that the UK and Beijing ‘will not, and do not always agree’, the Foreign Office insisted.

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94 minutes ago Harris says Americans are done with Trump’s ‘gaslighting’ at Wisconsin campaign rally – US politics live

Vice-president again condemned opponent’s remark that January 6 Capitol attack was a ‘day of love’Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsHere are some key takeaways from Kamala Harris’s Fox News interview, the Guardian’s Helen Sullivan reports:1. Immigration Continue reading...

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98 minutes ago Kemi Badenoch says her first act as prime minister would be to restore tax breaks for private schools

Ms Badenoch told Tory members to ‘stop blaming Brexit for all our problems’ and added Reform leader Nigel Farage would not be welcome in the party

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1 hour ago Trump and Melania set to attend Al Smith dinner together as former president rips Harris’s no

Donald Trump set to speak at Al Smith charity dinner with wife Melania making rare appearance by his side as Kamala Harris skips event in favor of campaign trail

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2 hours ago Keir Starmer to meet Joe Biden and 'quad' leaders for Ukraine and Gaza talks

The crisis in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine are expected to be top of the agenda in Berlin today, where Keir Starmer will meet US, German and French leaders

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2 hours ago Vance policy adviser reportedly made wild posts about using drugs for years: ‘I love coke

An investigation found that Aaron Kofsky was behind the Reddit account ‘PsychoticMammal’, which had also posted specific details that matched his resume and education

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2 hours ago Harris and Biden each respond to death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar calling him a ‘terrorist’

Biden says Hamas leader guilty of ‘unspeakable savagery’ as State Department promises to ‘redouble’ ceasefire talk efforts

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2 hours ago Leadership rivals reject Tory MP’s claim Badenoch ‘preoccupied’ with children

The two finalists in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak went head to head in a GB News show on Thursday.

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2 hours ago Tory debate takeaways: a clash of styles, a tame format and a win for Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick took questions from Conservative party members on Thursday nightBadenoch and Jenrick spar over visions for future of Tory party in TV debateKemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have faced off for what could be the only televised clash of the Conservative leadership contest. It was not actually a debate: the pair took it in turns to take questions from party members and GB News viewers.Below are some of the things we learned. Continue reading...

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