33 h. ago ‘Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so,’ Danish PM warns European leaders summit – Europe live

More than 45 leaders meet in Copenhagen for the seventh summit of the European Political Community European Council president António Costa opens his speech with congratulations for Moldova and its president Maia Sandu for the win of pro-European forces in last weekend’s parliamentary elections there.He also congratulates the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for their recent peace deal.“I know that for some of you, the threat from Russia is very clear and very present. For others, it still seems further away, but none of us can no longer be naive. The war was never just about Ukraine. It is about Europe, all our nations, all our citizens, our values and our freedom.”“Please just take one look at the history of our continent, from the expansion of the Russian Empire to Soviet tanks rolling across several borders during the cold war, shattering hopes of freedom. Recent history tells us the exact same story. So why shouldn’t it happen again? Continue reading...

Events

51 h. ago Ukrainian nuclear plant's longest power outage since war began is 'critical' moment

Concerns are growing over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been without external electricity for over a week

Events

4 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Guardian writers select their standout moments

From Shane Lowry’s victory jig to the emergence of a new US star, our team’s picks from an electrifying weekend Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race weeks before election

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will now face off in city’s November poll

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6 d. ago Abarth 600e review: from sensible Fiat roots to electric hot hatch thrills

Fiat’s 600 might be safe and sensible, but Abarth has worked its usual magic to turn it into a fiery electric hot hatch - Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in one

Science

7 d. ago VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall

German factories to halt work for one week next month in blow to EV switchoverVolkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars.The carmaker will suspend work for one week in mid-October in Dresden as well as at its EV plant in Zwickau, which produces six EV models for VW, Audi and Cupra. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago EDF announces customers can get free electricity for 16 hours a week next month

The firm is offering free electricity in exchange for customers reducing energy consumption at peak times

Economics

2 w. ago Kathy Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani in race for New York City mayor

New York governor endorses democratic socialist whose platform includes rent hikes for the wealthiest New YorkersKathy Hochul, the governor of New York, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in his run for mayor of New York City, a major boost for the democratic socialist.Writing in a New York Times opinion piece, Hochul said: “In the four years since I took office, one of my foundational beliefs has been the importance of the office of New York governor working hand in hand with the mayor of New York City for the betterment of the 8.3 million residents we both represent.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Zohran Mamdani maintains big lead in New York mayor’s race, new poll finds

Survey puts Democratic nominee at 43% and independent Andrew Cuomo at 28%, in line with recent pollingZohran Mamdani continues to hold a commanding lead in the race for New York City mayor, with a new poll released on Wednesday showing the Democratic nominee 15 points ahead of former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent candidate.The new poll, conducted by Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill, shows Mamdani with 43% support among New York City registered voters, compared with 28% for Cuomo, who is running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Eco millionaire Dale Vince heaps praise on 'boob whisperer' Zack Polanski saying 'populist' new Green Party leader is a 'leftwing Nigel Farage'

Mr Vince, the entrepreneur and Labour party supporter, said Mr Polanski was 'exactly what the Green Party needs', following the former actor and hypnotist's election win last week.

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3 w. ago Starmer should beware: in this volatile age, no majority and no leader is secure for long | Rafael Behr

Labour’s massive election victory already feels long ago. The PM needs to build a new electoral alliance – and quicklySign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreKeir Starmer doesn’t see himself as the leader of a coalition government. With 399 MPs and a working majority of 156, why should he?One reason is that those numbers mark a high tide of anti-Tory feeling that receded as soon as Rishi Sunak’s rotten administration was swept away. Voters from diverse places with disparate grievances embraced Starmer’s promise of change, often uncertain what it meant in practice. They needed reasons to be glad of the choice they had made and haven’t found them. Support for the government has tanked as a result.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok

Exclusive: James Lyons rewrote 2024 election pledges ‘over evenings and weekends’ before his exit from social media company A senior executive at TikTok helped write the Labour manifesto while still working at the Chinese-owned technology company, he has said.James Lyons, who left his post as Keir Starmer’s director strategic communications last week, wrote on LinkedIn that he was asked last year to help write the party’s election pledges while he was still working for the social media platform. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘We have the people’: Bernie Sanders campaigns with Zohran Mamdani as New York mayoral race enters final stretch

Pair met with thunderous applause at town hall in Brooklyn as part of senator’s Fighting Oligarchy tourZohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral frontrunner and Democratic nominee, joined the Vermont senator Bernie Sanders in a rousing town hall in Brooklyn on Saturday evening where the two addressed the growing threat of oligarchic control across the US and how to fight it.The event, held at Sanders’ alma mater Brooklyn College, drew an audience of about 1,700 people. Mamdani and Sanders co-hosted the town hall as part of Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour, which has included rallies in 20 states. Throughout the tour, the senator has been actively supporting and recruiting progressive candidates to run for office. Continue reading...

Sport

4 w. ago Guyana’s president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches

Irfaan Ali will be tasked with turning the profits of Guyana’s 2019 oil boom into prosperity for its citizensGuyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, has proclaimed victory in this week’s general and regional elections after his party won more than 240,000 votes and seven of the country’s ten electoral districts.“The results are all out there, as published by the Guyana elections commission. The numbers are clear. The people have spoken in an overwhelming way. We have won these elections with a remarkable margin,” he told the Guardian on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Eric Adams not dropping out of NYC mayoral race after reports Trump officials may offer him place in administration

There has been speculation Trump may intervene in the mayor’s race to thwart Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani

Politics

4 w. ago NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists he isn't ending his reelection campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is insisting that he isn’t dropping his reelection campaign after reports he had been approached about potentially taking a job with the federal government

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4 w. ago Odds on Eric Adams dropping out of NYC mayoral race spike as Trump advisers reportedly mull offering him place in administration

There has been speculation Trump may intervene in the mayor’s race to thwart Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani

Politics

last month Zohran Mamdani says he'll skip 'unofficial' debates in NYC mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani says he won’t participate in any debates in the New York City mayor’s race except for two official debates next month that were organized by the local campaign finance board

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