The Guardian
Polls show no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, in one of the closest elections in recent historyNew Zealand heads for election cliffhanger with minor party cast as kingmakerIn New Zealand's bellwether seat, what are locals thinking as a knife-edge poll looms?Another update here...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 11:09 am
The Guardian
There's not much they can do over the next couple of years to alleviate angry voters' stress over pricesIt was the economy, again. Although Donald Trump largely ignored it, voters' acute concerns over the rising cost of living fuelled a political upheaval for the ages that is likely to deliver...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 11:00 am
The Guardian
Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin of the Sunday Times, whose investigation led to Brand's victims coming forward: 'I hope you are pleased with yourself'Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of launching a tirade at a journalist short...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 10:04 am
The Guardian
Democrats and Republicans blast promotion of 'xenophobe' who led administration's immigration crackdown in wake of US midterm electionsDemocratic lawmakers decried Stephen Miller as a "hatemonger", a "xenophobe" and "vile" after Donald Trump appointed his most trusted adviser as Wh...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 10:00 am
The Guardian
DataVita has revised plan for Chapelhall development to be wholly powered by 1GW of renewable energyA datacentre company that said it would power a massive AI development near Glasgow with renewable energy has admitted that the scheme will be entirely served by the National Grid.DataVita, a key plan...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 10:00 am
The Guardian
Campaign group the3million lodges court papers after EU citizens told pre-settled status was an 'error'The Home Office is being sued for alleged breach of the Brexit withdrawal agreement after stripping almost 1,500 EU citizens of their full rights to live in the UK.Campaign group the3million lo...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 9:15 am
The Guardian
Researchers say popular performers covertly market OnlyFans content and tell followers about wealthy lifestyleTikTok is helping to promote and normalise the sex industry, allowing "sexfluencers" to post videos aimed at marketing pornographic content they have uploaded elsewhere on sites such as ...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 9:00 am
The Guardian
Charities say situation exposes 'fatal flaw' in Andy Burnham's plan to end rough sleeping in England by ChristmasIn just four days James is facing the prospect of sleeping on the street. He was released from prison in August and given temporary probation accommodation in Somerset, but that is ...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 7:00 am
The Guardian
Many experts think fixed rate on 30-month term will still look good after Bank of England raised base rateA savings account paying "market-leading" 5.3% interest was launched this week by Nationwide building society. It's only for Nationwide members - but there are more than 19 million of th...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 7:00 am
The Guardian
Trump still considering new assault on Iran nuclear sites - though threats less credible after Vance remarksQatar, the lead mediator in the US-Iran conflict, is seeking to persuade Tehran to allow UN nuclear weapons inspectors to visit Iran's bombed nuclear sites, including those housing the cou...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 7:00 am
ABC Australia
South Australian Police have arrested and charged a man for alleged stalking and harassment.
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 6:43 am
The Guardian
The Republican party will regroup after their shellacking in the US midterm elections, but it won't look the sameWalking by a tattoo studio and medical spa on the pretty main street of Round Rock, in Texas Hill Country, Tarik Bakir recalled voting for Barack Obama in 2008 and Donald Trump in 2024....
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 6:00 am
The Guardian
Democrats' sweep could urge Israel's divided opposition to join forces and remove prime minister closely allied with TrumpThe Democrats' sweep of Congress may make it easier for Israel's splintered opposition to overcome deep internal divisions and form a coalition government, by increasing ...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 6:00 am
The Guardian
Its key temperature goal has been missed but experts say the agreement is still proving a vital moral compass for progressIt was a curious way of conducting negotiations. Ahead of the 2025 climate summit, in the Amazonian port of Belém last year, the Brazilian hosts had taken off the table the issu...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 5:00 am
The Guardian
The president's announcement comes days after an earlier attack on Iran was made public, and as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have acceleratedDonald Trump has said the US military on Friday carried out a new round of limited strikes on Iran, targeting an air defence system, describing the...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 3:07 am
The Guardian
This live blog is now closed.Stephen Miller, architect of Trump's immigration crackdown, to become White House chief of staffSign up for Breaking News US emailDonald Trump will begin the day in Washington today. He has closed door meetings for much of the day, and will take part in a Diwali celebr...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 3:02 am
The Guardian
Santiago Peña was detained minutes after he was impeached by Congress, as protesters took to the streets demanding answers after the suspension of the Ueno bankParaguay's rightwing president has been placed under house arrest minutes after he was impeached by Congress, amid a severe crisis that l...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 1:55 am
The Guardian
US president confirms Susie Wiles, current chief of staff and first woman to serve in the role, will step downUS politics live - latest updatesStephen Miller, Donald Trump's most controversial aide and the architect of his sweeping immigration crackdown, will become his new White House chief of ...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 1:38 am
The Guardian
Zero Limits supplements is co-owned by rightwing podcaster and fitness coach Chris Katelaris, also known as 'Big Chocky'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Roberts-Smith has collaborated with a gym supplements company run by a rightwing influencer which recently sold a...
Posted on 7 November 2026 | 12:58 am
ABC Australia
Despite being over-represented in the criminal justice system, a report has found Indigenous people are not given equal opportunity to serve on juries.
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 11:53 pm
The Guardian
Primary school students bested 200,000 competitors across New South Wales to reach the Premier's Spelling Bee finals in SydneyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCompeting in a spelling bee is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes, the difference between victory and loss is ...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 11:06 pm
The Guardian
Asian and European markets follow US tech rout with many analysts predicting more waves of selling to comeEuropean and Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday after the Democrats' decisive victory in the midterms triggered a rout in US tech stocks a day earlier.A sell-off on Wall Street on Thur...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 9:23 pm
ABC Australia
With the Liberals, One Nation and the Greens all leaning into community fears about data centres, the Malinauskas government could be left holding the bag if it can't regulate them properly.
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 8:16 pm
The Guardian
The Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in SantiagoChilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52.He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language films included Gloria B...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 7:23 pm
The Guardian
Separate actions also take place outside fence and across Europe in backlash against impact of AI boomActivists have stormed the site of a Microsoft datacentre being built in Amsterdam, as the backlash to the social and environmental harms of the AI boom spreads across Europe.Protesters from Geef Te...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 6:51 pm
The Guardian
Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continuesA fresh wave of bomb threats disrupted air traffic across Europe on Friday but the affected aircraft landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices.The latest alerts affected at lea...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 5:14 pm
The Guardian
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereA Romanian airline Tarom flight from Prague to Bucharest is the latest believed to be affected by today's bomb threats.The aircraft, operating flight number ROT226M, sent a squawk code of 7700 - general emergency - before landing saf...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 4:26 pm
The Guardian
Regulator's initial ruling says algorithm 'can be harmful' and led young and vulnerable viewers 'down rabbit holes they can't easily escape'TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users' mental health by exposing them to a relentless stream of content...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 3:17 pm
The Guardian
Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths of children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve themselves and their familiesThe leader of a Kenyan doomsday sect has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and one adult in one of the world's worst cult disasters...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 3:08 pm
The Guardian
Legal expert compares Trevor Hold's failed defence to 'tried and tested argument' used by sovereign citizen movementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland leader of a group opposing the eradication of fire ants in Australia has been convicted of obstructing g...
Posted on 6 November 2026 | 2:00 pm