75 minutes ago The Guardian view on foreign powers in Sudan: struggling for advantage while civilians starve | Editorial

The role of the United Arab Emirates in fuelling the war is under the spotlight. But other countries too are exacerbating the deadly conflictThe often denied but obvious involvement of foreign powers in Sudan’s deadly civil war is now firmly in the spotlight. Tens of thousands of people, including many civilians, have been killed since it began last April. Now, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) of bombing its ambassador’s residence in Khartoum, causing “extensive damage”. The SAF denied it, claiming that last month’s strike was the work of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), backed by the UAE.What’s not in doubt is that both sides are committing war crimes and that they are able to do so because foreign governments are supporting t...

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82 minutes ago 'I told murderer it would be OK if he didn’t have anywhere to go, I didn’t mind if he stayed'

Beautician Elle Edwards, 26, was killed by Connor Chapman outside a pub on Christmas Eve

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2 hours ago Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs

Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its wayPakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the constitution that has been accused of weakening the power and independence of the judiciary, throwing the country’s democracy into further crisis.The 26th constitutional amendment was passed in a clandestine, late-night parliamentary session that was clouded in secrecy and marred by allegations of abductions and intimidation of parliamentarians to force them to vote in favour of the bill. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney; Trump trying to politicize military with ‘enemy within’ remarks, says Walz – US elections live

Vice-president campaigns in Pennsylvania in effort to win over Republican voters as her running mate warns over Trump commentsDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsWe reported earlier that Kamala Harris has a huge advantage in campaign cash over Donald Trump. But the former president has his own deep-pocketed backer in the former of Tesla boss Elon Musk, who held a strange town hall in swing state Pennsylvania this weekend where he started handing out mammoth checks to voters to get them to back Trump. The Guardian’s Oliver Laughland witnessed the spectacle in person:Standing before a large US flag, which spanned the breadth of a vast stage, the world’s richest man told an assembled crowd that he loved them.Today, my Administration is...

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2 hours ago ‘Polyamory, cults and arms’: How a Colorado land dispute spiraled into wild misinformation

Reports linked a group who lay claim to a stretch of public land to the fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its convicted sex offender leader Warren Jeffs. This was not the case, writes Mike Bedigan

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3 hours ago The colors of the world are changing as climate change is morphing nature’s most beautiful sights

Warming global temperatures can turn brilliant fall foliage colors brown and ocean waters bright green

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3 hours ago Premier League make financial vote decision before imminent meeting amid Man City case verdict

Premier League news as clubs will discuss potential rule changes over associated party transactions and shareholder loans following Manchester City verdict last month

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3 hours ago Trump losing economic edge over Harris, poll suggests, as candidates blitz swing states – US elections live

Latest polling contains some positive news for Harris but election remains on knife-edge; nominees hit campaign trail with about two weeks to election dayDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsWe reported earlier that Kamala Harris has a huge advantage in campaign cash over Donald Trump. But the former president has his own deep-pocketed backer in the former of Tesla boss Elon Musk, who held a strange town hall in swing state Pennsylvania this weekend where he started handing out mammoth checks to voters to get them to back Trump. The Guardian’s Oliver Laughland witnessed the spectacle in person:Standing before a large US flag, which spanned the breadth of a vast stage, the world’s richest man told an assembled crowd that he loved them...

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4 hours ago Dreaming of a new life abroad? These are the 10 most desirable countries to emigrate to (and the top spot in Europe ISN'T Spain or France... )

Researchers produced a ranking of the 10 countries with the biggest expat population increases since 1990. Is YOUR favourite spot on the list?

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4 hours ago 'I'm 67 and it fits perfectly': Roman shoppers of all ages snap up 'luxury' sparkly winter jumper

"Beautiful sweater. My favourite colour and beautiful diamante on the sleeves. Love the scalloped edge"

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