3 h. ago Indonesia protests explained: why did they start and how has the government responded?

Anger at perks for politicians spilled over into wider protests after the death of a 21-year-old delivery driver in JakartaAt least seven people have died, hundreds have been injured and public buildings have been burnt and looted after thousands of people took to the streets in anti-government protests across Indonesia over the past week.The clashes between riot police and rock-throwing protesters that began in the capital and quickly spread beyond Jakarta have been seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto, a former general who has been in office for less than a year. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago 'Every year thousands of people will get taken to hospital because of this illness – this year will be no different'

Greater Manchester health bosses urge people to do one thing as weather changes

Science

44 h. ago Dining across the divide: ‘Three strikes and you’re locked up for ever – how would we pay for that?’

A logistics manager and a retired software engineer failed to reach a unanimous verdict over criminal justice, but would they find common ground on child benefit?Tim, 62, LondonOccupation Retired software engineer Continue reading...

Events

45 h. ago Minister heaps pressure on Rachel Reeves to find money to scrap two

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted there would be a cost to welfare changes but warned of 'serious consequences' if support is not bolstered.

Politics

47 h. ago Over 340,000 benefit claimants lose support as DWP closes claims

New data from the DWP shows hundreds of thousands of people will not be given support

Politics

3 d. ago Exercise and therapy can mend a broken heart, study suggests

Takotsubo syndrome can lead to heart failure and early death. But doctors now believe it can be treatedDoctors may have discovered the secret to mending a broken heart in a world-first clinical trial.Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are living with takotsubo cardiomyopathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which causes the heart muscle to change shape and suddenly weaken. It is usually triggered by severe emotional or physical stress, such as losing a loved one. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Microsoft Outlook is DOWN: Email service crashes for thousands of people across Europe

The problems are affecting customers across Europe, with 548 reports on Down Detector so far.

Events

3 d. ago Floods in Pakistan's Punjab leave many without aid as rescuers race to evacuate

Rescuers in Pakistan have been racing to evacuate tens of thousands of people stranded by floods in Punjab province

Events

4 d. ago Parents warned of HMRC deadline that could see them miss out on £1,354 a year

There are only a few days left for parents to check they are not missing out on thousands

Events

5 d. ago Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill have spent a wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other

Politics

5 d. ago Home Office planning to halve time asylum seekers given to find accommodation

Charities sound alarm over plan to give asylum seekers just 28 days to find new housing once they have a decision on their caseUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee charities warn that thousands of people in the UK could find themselves homeless on the streets this winter after the Home Office quietly reversed its asylum accommodation policy.The Guardian has learned that ministers are planning to halve the period asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their case, from 56 to 28 days. Refugee organisations say this is not enough time to find work and a home to rent and will lead to many people pitching tents in the streets. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago Charities raise alarm after Home Office reverses part of asylum accommodation policy

The Guardian has learned ministers are planning to halve the time asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their caseUK politics live – latest updatesRefugee charities warn that thousands of people in the UK could find themselves homeless on the streets this winter after the Home Office quietly reversed its asylum accommodation policy.The Guardian has learned that ministers are planning to halve the period asylum seekers are given to find new accommodation after getting a decision on their case, from 56 to 28 days. Refugee organisations say this is not enough time to find work and a home to rent and will lead to many people pitching tents in the streets. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Fears ailing Burning Man festival is cursed as 20 hour wait times, rain turning desert into thick clay and dust storms batter event

Thousands of people descend on the Nevada desert every year to attend the iconic Burning Man festival. But the annual event has now become synonymous with chaos and tragedy.

Events

6 d. ago DARREN LEWIS: 'Fearmonger Farage's immigration plan is a manifesto of hate

Nigel Farage unveiled Reform's £2billion plans to deport hundreds of thousands of people should he ever arrive in Downing Street. He is the biggest single threat to the unity of this country, writes Darren Lewis

Politics

7 d. ago Towering wall of dust rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving tens of thousands without power

A towering wall of dust has rolled through metro Phoenix with storms that left tens of thousands of people without power and delayed flights at the city airport

Politics

7 d. ago Poland’s president vetoes legislation to prolong benefits for Ukrainian refugees

Karol Nawrocki says only Ukrainians in work should receive child benefit payments in PolandPoland’s president has vetoed legislation to prolong benefits received by Ukrainian refugees in Poland, following up on a campaign promise to tighten welfare payments amid a steady growth in anti-Ukrainian sentiment among Poles.Karol Nawrocki, who took office earlier this month after winning an election in spring, said only Ukrainians in work should receive child benefit payments. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago What to know about Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ festival, the tomato street fight turning 80

Thousands of people are set to paint a Spanish town red with tomato pulp during the famous "Tomatina" festival

Politics

7 d. ago Parents of teenagers must act 'within days' to claim £104 a month from HMRC

HMRC is reminding parents that they must inform the government department of their child's future study plans by August 31 to continue receiving Child Benefit payments

Economics

7 d. ago Child Benefit payments set to end for some parents next week unless action taken

Some parents will need to update their claim if their child is continuing in full-time education.

Society

8 d. ago Parents with children born between these years who want £104 a month 'should contact HMRC by Sunday'

HMRC has issued a reminder that parents have just days to extend their Child Benefit claim or face having their support stopped

Society