10 h. ago UN plastics treaty chair to step down with process in turmoil

Exclusive: Luis Vayas Valdivieso says he is quitting for personal and professional reasons after reports of pressure behind the scenesThe chair of stalled UN plastics treaty talks, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, is preparing to step down, after accounts of behind-the-scenes pressure from the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep).The move will be announced at a UN meeting on Tuesday, with an official announcement expected by Thursday. Vayas Valdivieso confirmed in an interview with the Guardian that he was resigning and said: “There have been some challenges in the process.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Tuesday's four meetings, including Southwell Nap

Newsboy reckons his nap, Shamardal Star, will shine brightly at Southwell and score a second win on the bounce in the 8.00, and he also rates Warrant Holder a good thing at Leicester in the 5.02.

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54 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2025: Daryz catches hot favourite Minnie Hauk to win thriller – as it happened

Daryz dazzled for Arc success in the famous Aga Khan colours but Japan’s wait for glory goes onPrix de l’Abbaye (1.50pm) preview A single-figure stall is something of a prerequisite in this Group One sprint, and the draw gods have been kind to Henry Dwyer’s splendid mare, Asfoora, as she attempts to become the first Australian-trained winner in France. The Nunthorpe winner will leave stall three, while one of the big local hopes, recent course-and-distance winner Monteille, has also drawn well in one. The home team has a famously poor record in this contest, however, with just four wins so far this century, and Frost At Dawn (stall four) andMgheera (in five) are just two among several British-trained runners with a big chance. Mhgeera, meanwhile, also has form with plenty of cut in the ground, and gives Ed Walker a serious chance to follow up last year’s win in this race with Makarova.SELECTION: MGHEERA Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2025: Daryz catches hot favourite Minnie Hauk to win thriller – live

Action at Longchamp and the big race (3.05pm BST) Sign up for The Recap | Email TonyPrix de l’Abbaye (1.50pm) preview A single-figure stall is something of a prerequisite in this Group One sprint, and the draw gods have been kind to Henry Dwyer’s splendid mare, Asfoora, as she attempts to become the first Australian-trained winner in France. The Nunthorpe winner will leave stall three, while one of the big local hopes, recent course-and-distance winner Monteille, has also drawn well in one. The home team has a famously poor record in this contest, however, with just four wins so far this century, and Frost At Dawn (stall four) andMgheera (in five) are just two among several British-trained runners with a big chance. Mhgeera, meanwhile, also has form with plenty of cut in the ground, and gives Ed Walker a serious chance to follow up last year’s win in this race with Makarova.SELECTION: MGHEERA Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2025: Daryz wins after late charge for the line – live reaction

Action at Longchamp and the big race (3.05pm BST) Sign up for The Recap | Email TonyPrix de l’Abbaye (1.50pm) preview A single-figure stall is something of a prerequisite in this Group One sprint, and the draw gods have been kind to Henry Dwyer’s splendid mare, Asfoora, as she attempts to become the first Australian-trained winner in France. The Nunthorpe winner will leave stall three, while one of the big local hopes, recent course-and-distance winner Monteille, has also drawn well in one. The home team has a famously poor record in this contest, however, with just four wins so far this century, and Frost At Dawn (stall four) andMgheera (in five) are just two among several British-trained runners with a big chance. Mhgeera, meanwhile, also has form with plenty of cut in the ground, and gives Ed Walker a serious chance to follow up last year’s win in this race with Makarova.SELECTION: MGHEERA Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Monday’s four meetings, including Pontefract Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Flowstate, to win at Pontefract and also hopes Sneaky Blinder can score at Wolverhampton and complete his Daily Double

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3 d. ago Newsboy's Nap and other racing tips for both UK meetings on Sunday

Newsboy's nap selection for Sunday, October 5, is the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero-trained Lipa K (4.35) at Uttoxeter. His next best is another runner at the Staffordshire track, Diesel Line (5.40)

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4 d. ago Calls for police to shoot down drones after Munich airport disruption – latest updates

Bavarian PM joins calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences after latest incidentMunich airport reopens after halting flightsBavarian prime minister Markus Söder has joined the calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences, telling Bild that “our police must be able to shoot drones down immediately,” instead of “waiting”.CSU leader Söder added that the issue will be discussed during the Bavarian cabinet meeting on Tuesday, and a draft law will be fast-tracked to change the regulations accordingly. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Friday’s four meetings, including Ascot Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Sondad, to win at Ascot and also hopes Arabian Force can score on the same card and complete his Daily Double

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6 d. ago What do Trump and Hegseth’s inflammatory speeches to military generals signal? | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration evidently seeks to transform the US military into a partisan tool of the president’s regimeShortly after Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary, summoned all the military’s generals to Quantico, Virginia, from their positions around the world in an unusual demand for an in-person assembly, Ben Hodges, a retired general, took to social media to evoke a bit of history. “July 1935,” Hodges said. “German generals were called to a surprise assembly in Berlin and informed that their previous oath to the Weiman constitution was void and that they would be required to swear a personal oath to the Führer. Most generals took the new oath to keep their positions.” Hegseth’s account replied to Hodges post: “Cool story, General”.Yet when the meeting finally happened on Tuesday morning, the army generals and navy admirals were treated to a 45-minute speech by Hegseth, followed by a rambling, hour-long address by Trump, which confirmed at least some of what Hodges ...

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6 d. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s five meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Seed Investor, to win at Newcastle and also hopes Sansanetti can score at Chelmsford and complete his Daily Double

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7 d. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Wednesday’s four meetings, including Catterick Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Dark Angel Star, to shine at Catterick and is also banking on Queensworthy to score at Warwick and complete his Daily Double

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8 d. ago Jose Mourinho sends bold message to Chelsea and Enzo Maresca ahead of Benfica clash

Jose Mourinho has returned to Stamford Bridge ahead of Benfica's meeting with Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday night and reckons he is still the club's best ever manager

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9 d. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Monday's four meetings, including Hamilton nap

Newsboy reckons his nap, Stirrup Cup, can lift the Annual Members Of Hamilton Park Racecourse Handicap (4.45) at Hamilton and he also rates Jannas Journey (3.35) earlier on the same card

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1 week ago Newsboy's horseracing tips for Cambridgeshire day on Saturday on ITV

After scoring with Friday's Nap at Newmarket, Newsboy has delved into the Cambridgeshire Handicap and likes the look of a Yorkshire-trained challenger in the feature race

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1 week ago Newsboy’s ITV fancies and other tips on a big day of racing on Friday

Newsboy fancies Zeus Olympios to remain unbeaten and win the Group 2 Joel Stakes (3.00) at Newmarket, while his nap, Ocean Odyssey, runs in the last race of the day at Newcastle (8.30)

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1 week ago Councillors in The Oldham Group join forces with George Galloway's party for election

The partnership emerged after a meeting between the group and the Workers Party on Tuesday, September 23.

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1 week ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Thursday's four meetings, including Newcastle nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Stand Strong, to score a second career win at Newcastle (6.00) and he expects Palladium to win again at Newmarket (4.10)

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2 w. ago Donald Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian planes in WW3 threat

The US president was speaking to reporters during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City

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2 w. ago Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as federal shutdown looms

Chuck Schumer says Trump is ‘running from negotiating table’ after president wrote meeting wouldn’t be productiveUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Tuesday said he would not meet with top congressional Democrats to discuss their demands for keeping the federal government open, prompting Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to accuse the president of “running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there”.Congress is up against a 30 September deadline to authorize more funding or spark a shutdown that would see many federal agencies close their doors and furlough workers. While Republicans have proposed continuing funding through 21 November to allow passage of legislation authorizing spending for the rest of the fiscal year, Democrats have seized on the deadline to demand their healthcare priorities be addressed. Continue reading...

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