Europe scrambles to join Ukraine talks as EU nations attempt to bolster militaries – Europe live
Macron due to unveil proposals for a new voluntary military service to boost the country’s defences without having to return to regular conscriptionThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, insisted that Ukraine can still successfully defend itself, pushing back on the narrative “peddled by Russia,” as he insisted that it’s not Kyiv, but Moscow, who must face pressure to agree to peace.His comments come as European governments continue to plan how they could influence the US-led peace talks on ending the Russian war on Ukraine ahead of further crunch talks expected as early as next week, with the legally tricky issue of... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire: police blame construction firm’s ‘gross negligence’ as death toll rises to 55
Three construction industry employees arrested after police allege unsafe scaffolding materials may have been behind fire’s rapid spreadHong Kong fire – latest updatesHow the fire unfolded – visual guideHong Kong police have alleged unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work may have been behind the rapid spread of a devastating fire at a group of residential tower blocks that has killed at least 55 people and left more than 250 missing.Firefighters were still battling to reach residents who may be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex on Thursday due to the intense... [Continue Reading]
Israel escalates aerial assault of southern, central Gaza past yellow line
Israeli forces target buildings in central Gaza's Bureij and eastern Khan Younis. [Continue Reading]
What to Know About the Deadly Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment Complex
At least 55 people were killed in the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in nearly 70 years. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze in half of the buildings. [Continue Reading]
How world's best are spearheading British doubles boom
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool tell BBC Sport about finishing the year as the world's top-ranked doubles pairing - and why British doubles is in such good shape. [Continue Reading]
Paul Doyle: The 'nice' neighbour who carried out 'calculated violence' at Liverpool parade
Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man. [Continue Reading]
Saturn turns direct in Pisces for the last time in 28 years — and things finally look up for these three star signs
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Death toll rises to 55 as blaze rips through Hong Kong tower complex
Firefighting and rescue missions continued into Thursday for a second day after a massive fire broke out in Hong Kong, gripping a complex of seven high-rise residential buildings. At least 55 people were killed and dozens more were injured in what is the worst fire to hit the territory in decades. [Continue Reading]
Working people would have been better off if Reeves had broken manifesto promise on raising income tax, thinktank says – UK politics live
The left-leaning Resolution Foundation says freezing income tax thresholds less progressive than raising income tax rates by 1pAsk the Guardian your budget questionsRichard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has said that “an external person” may have been involved in the accidental release of its budget report yesterday.In an interview on the Today programme, he said that he had written to the chancellor apologising for the fact that the document became public about 40 minutes before she announced the budget – allowing people to learn all the details in advance.The documents weren’t published on our webpage itself. It... [Continue Reading]
Australia projected to miss 2035 emissions reduction target ‘by a country mile’ unless it ramps up climate policies
Climate change minister Chris Bowen acknowledges ‘additional work’ needed to meet 2035 goalSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesThe Albanese government will need to substantially ramp up its climate policies to meet its recently announced 2035 emissions reduction target, according to an official projection that says it will otherwise be missed by a huge margin.Government projections released on Thursday suggest under existing policies the country is on track to cut climate pollution by only 48% less than 2005 levels by 2035 – well below its... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire: police blame construction firm’s ‘gross negligence’ as death toll rises to 55
Three construction industry employees arrested after police allege unsafe scaffolding materials may have been behind fire’s rapid spreadHong Kong fire – latest updatesHow the fire unfolded – visual guideHong Kong police have alleged unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work may have been behind the rapid spread of a devastating fire at a group of residential tower blocks that has killed at least 55 people and left almost 300 missing.Firefighters were still battling to reach residents who may be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex on Thursday due to the intense heat... [Continue Reading]
Train collision in China kills 11 railway maintenance workers: Reports
Accident involved a train conducting a test of seismic equipment, state-run Xinhua says. [Continue Reading]
Trump to review Afghan immigrants after Washington DC shooting
US President Donald Trump has called for a review of all Afghans who entered the US under the Biden administration. [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo heads to Turkiye, Lebanon in first foreign trip as Catholic leader
First American pope will arrive in the Turkish capital Ankara where he will meet President Erdogan. [Continue Reading]
'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget. [Continue Reading]
Year after ceasefire, peace eludes south Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue
A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war. [Continue Reading]
The 'nice guy' neighbour who caused Liverpool victory parade carnage
Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man before a "calculated" act of violence. [Continue Reading]
Chancellor Announces Budget Changes Impacting Young Workers and Tax Rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a comprehensive budget impacting a wide demographic, particularly those under 25. The announcement includes significant shifts in minimum wage policies, taxation measures, and provisions aimed at prioritizing employment for young individuals. The budget will see the hourly minimum wage rise from April, with substantial increases... [Continue Reading]
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Singer Jackson Browne announces death of actor son Ethan aged 52
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Celebrities join forces for ’24-Hour Rape Truce’ film
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Hong Kong fire kills 55 as police blame construction firm
A huge fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people and left nearly 300 missing may have been caused by a "grossly negligent" construction firm using unsafe materials, according to police. [Continue Reading]
Labor strikes deal with Greens on nature laws overhaul amid criticism ‘dirty deal’ being ‘rammed through’
Deal to rewrite the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks end to five-year struggle to fix broken systemGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.The Greens agreed to support Labor’s long-awaited rewrite of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing key concessions from the government but the opposition and the independent senator David Pocock were critical the... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire: police blame construction company’s ‘gross negligence’ as death toll rises to 55
Three construction industry employees arrested after police allege unsafe scaffolding materials may have been behind fire’s rapid spreadHong Kong fire – latest updatesHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideHong Kong police have alleged unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work may have been behind the rapid spread of a devastating fire at a group of residential tower blocks that has killed at least 55 people and left almost 300 missing.Firefighters were still battling to reach residents who may be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex on Thursday due to the... [Continue Reading]
Blue-furred dogs are prowling the Chernobyl disaster site – here’s why
'We went back every day to find them.' [Continue Reading]
Husband of £3m Omaze winner ‘secretly recorded’ and sexually abused young girls
'He is given less years in prison than what he spent abusing. The courts just don’t seem able to deliver proper sentences.' [Continue Reading]
No, your vagina isn’t changing shape – women’s underwear is though
Bring back proper knickers. [Continue Reading]
Our Place launches its huge Black Friday sale – get up to 45% off best-selling cookware
The internet’s most stylish cookware is now on sale! [Continue Reading]
Women in tech ‘shouted at, spoken over in meetings and paid less’
Women in tech have shared their experiences of sexism and discrimination [Continue Reading]
Emmerdale confirms Bear twist that leaves Celia rocked to the core
Ray's messed up - again. [Continue Reading]
‘Arty’ Mediterranean city with ’16 sunny beaches’ is the perfect winter getaway with £29 flights
The gateway to Spain's sun-drenched Costa del Sol, it is visited by over 20 million tourists each year — but most see nothing but the airport. [Continue Reading]
Sydney Sweeney: ‘I learned so much about myself playing lesbian boxer Christy’
The Euphoria star spent lots of time speaking with the trailblazing sportswoman. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers on the end of Becky amid ‘deep love’ for Carla
Lisa Swain's life has been turned upside down. [Continue Reading]
‘Frozen in time’ castle with 20 bedrooms hits the market for £750,000
It has a ballroom, a billiard room and even a vintage dental surgery. [Continue Reading]
Why have so many people stopped posting on social media?
Time spent on social media platforms peaked in 2022 and has since gone into steady decline, especially among teens and twentysomethings [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong: At least 44 dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex fire
A massive fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has killed at least 44 and left 279 missing. Crews worked overnight to control the blaze that spread through seven towers. [Continue Reading]
Ministers to crack down on ‘for-profit’ litter enforcers in England
Councils will end contracts allowing private enforcers to receive 50% to 100% of each fine servedMinisters have signalled an imminent crackdown on so-called “for-profit” litter enforcement arrangements in England, where private firms are paid for each fixed penalty notice issued.Under long-awaited statutory guidance, councils would have to end contracts that allow private enforcers to receive between 50% to 100% of each fine they serve. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Thursday briefing: What could the government’s proposals to scrap jury trials mean for democracy?
In today’s newsletter: As pressure mounts to tackle the backlog of almost 80,000 cases, the government is considering sweeping reforms that senior lawyers warn may reshape justice in England and WalesGood morning. Yesterday, Rachel Reeves finally delivered her long-trailed budget aimed at plugging a £20bn financial hole in government finances. The single biggest tax raising measure was a three-year freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds, slightly longer than expected, to draw more people into a higher tax band. Head here for a full breakdown, here to figure out how you will be impacted, and make sure you read... [Continue Reading]
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
US group Dekleptocracy identifies chemicals used for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilitiesA US group has identified several obscure but potentially key sanctions it says could seriously disrupt Russia’s war effort in Ukraine after last month’s targeting of the Kremlin’s biggest oil firms.Previous rounds of sanctions have been applied to Russian energy companies, banks, military suppliers and the “shadow fleet” of ships carrying Russian oil. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Pocock criticises lack of scrutiny for nature laws – as it happened
This blog is now closedLabor strikes deal with Greens on nature protection laws overhaul amid criticism ‘dirty deal’ being ‘rammed’ throughExplainer: Seven ways Australia’s nature laws are changing after Labor’s deal with the GreensGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young saysHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time [on the basis] that I wanted more protections for our forests, and... [Continue Reading]
Labor strikes deal with Greens on nature protection laws overhaul amid criticism ‘dirty deal’ being ‘rammed’ through
Deal to rewrite the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks end to five-year struggle to fix broken systemGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.The Greens agreed to support Labor’s long-awaited re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing key concessions from the government but the opposition and independent senator David Pocock were critical the bills... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire: police blame construction company’s ‘gross negligence’ as death toll rises to 55
Three construction industry employees arrested after police allege unsafe scaffolding materials may have been behind fire’s rapid spreadHong Kong fire – latest updatesExplainer: what we know so farBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of fireHong Kong police have alleged unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work may have been behind the rapid spread of a devastating fire at a group of residential tower blocks that has killed at least 55 people and left almost 300 missing.Firefighters were still battling to reach residents who may be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire latest: rescue crews search for survivors after 55 killed and hundreds reported missing
Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district. Follow the latest updates liveReport: death toll rises as hundreds reported missingWhat we know so far about the blazeBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of fireA visual guide to the fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire live: Blaze kills at least 55, hundreds still missing
Firefighters struggle to reach residents potentially trapped on upper floors of burning housing complex. [Continue Reading]
National Guardsmen shot in Washington DC: What happened, who’s the suspect?
Trump calls it a 'terror' attack, as US officials identified an Afghan national as the suspect, announcing visa curbs. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong blaze death toll reaches 55 as rescue operations continue
Rescue efforts continue as Hong Kong fire devastates a residential complex, leaving 55 dead and hundreds displaced. [Continue Reading]
'I'm past being angry' - Liverpool look for answers to worst run for 71 years
Where does another humiliating defeat for Liverpool, making it their worst run for 71 years, leave the club and manager Arne Slot? [Continue Reading]
They can't crush our protests, vow Georgians after year of resistance
The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU. [Continue Reading]