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Trump's appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – US politics live
LIVE – Updated at 22:37 The unpopular president is rallying to support Republican nominees ahead of midterms. Trump Georgia rally disrupted by protesters Donald Trump's speech to a small crowd of supporters in Dalton, Georgia, was just disrupted by protesters holding up signs against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who were forced out of the crowd by Trump supporters, including a man wearing a yellow Gadsden flag as a cape.
Trump rallies in Georgia as new White House press secretary is fired after five days on the job
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Trump rallies in Georgia as new White House secretary is fired after five days on the job - live
LIVE – Updated at 20:40 The president touched down in Georgia for a rally to support Republican nominees shortly after the White House confirmed Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role as press secretary. Elon Musk reportedly spoke to Trump about slowing down Ukraine's Starlink access Elon Musk spoke to Donald Trump about slowing down Ukraine's Starlink access, according to a report from the Telegraph.
Katie Zacharia fired just days after starting role as Trump's press secretary - live
LIVE – Updated at 19:11 The ouster comes after President Donald Trump told reporters he asked Zacharia to “reconsider” the job, following days of intense media scrutiny. White House official confirms Zacharia is 'transitioning out' from role press secretary And just like that, a White House official confirms to the Guardian that Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” from her role as White House press secretary.
Trump says he told Katie Zacharia she should reconsider role of White House press secretary – live
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Katie Zacharia reportedly fired just days after starting role as Trump's press secretary - live
LIVE – Updated at 18:52 The ouster comes after President Donald Trump told reporters he asked Zacharia to “reconsider” the job, following days of intense media scrutiny.
Trump says he told Katie Zacharia she should reconsider role of White House press secretary – live
LIVE – Updated at 18:20 Zacharia has been on the defense since her shaky debut before reporters and a semantics battle over whether or not she is a lawyer. And with impeccable timing from my video colleagues, here's a clip from Katie Zacharia 's interview last night with Fox News' Sean Hannity , when she admitted that she did not pass the bar exam, after facing scrutiny about her legal career before becoming the top spokesperson for Trump.
Burnham says 'too much time is wasted in those dramas' when asked about Scottish independence – UK politics live
LIVE – Updated at 14:53 The prime minister says he wants to focus on tackling the cost of living. Next up in Aberdeen, Gilruth's Welsh opposite number, Sioned Williams, spoke about the connections that bind the two countries as well and claimed that they shared the same dream of independence.
Trump attacks Republicans for hurting Texas as Paxton struggles against surging Talarico – live
LIVE – Updated at 14:40 Trump lambasted senator John Cornyn and strategist Karl Rove, claiming that they were ‘sadly, and very stupidly' working against Paxton due to personal jealousy. Zacharia on defense as Sean Hannity offers rare challenge to a Trump administration official Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia has been on the defense since her shaky first appearance in the White House briefing room on Tuesday and questions about her credentials as a lawyer.
Trump attacks fellow Republicans for ‘hurting Texas’ during senate election race – US politics live
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Céline Dion performs first live show in more than six years
Céline Dion wept on stage in Paris as she performed her first live show in more than six years after taking an extended break to deal with her health. Addressing the sold-out crowd on Saturday, a visibly emotional Dion told them that it was “amazing we are all together”. She added: “I made a promise. I made a promise to come back and to be back on stage. Here I am singing for you, and singing for me. Thank you so very much for your support, your patience.
Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
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Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration. Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards the city. They were greeted by counter-protesters as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence.
Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration. Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards the city. They were greeted by counter-protesters as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence.
Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage
The air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering “spurious” flight data into the system, according to a report. Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled on Tuesday when the system used by the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) shut down for four hours.
Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage
The air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering "spurious" flight data into the system, according to a report. Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled on Tuesday when the system used by the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) shut down for four hours.
Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage
The air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering “spurious” flight data into the system, according to a report. Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled on Tuesday when the system used by the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) shut down for four hours.
Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage
Passengers at Heathrow airport in west London during the disruption on Tuesday. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA The air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering “spurious” flight data into the system, according to a report.
New battery-powered trains to bring faster journeys to the north
A fleet of battery-powered trains is to be built to “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”, Downing Street has announced. The 29 trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, will be built at Alstom's Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, supporting 350 local jobs, and nearly 6,000 across the UK, according to the government.
New battery-powered trains will bring faster journeys to north
No 10 has announced the construction of a new fleet of battery-powered trains that will “bring faster, more reliable journeys to the north”. The 29 new trains, which will be run by TransPennine Express, are set to be built in Alstom's Litchurch Lane works in Derby from 2028, which the government says will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UK.
Esther Rantzen now 'too physically fragile' to end her life in Switzerland
Esther Rantzen has said she is no longer able to travel to Switzerland to end her life because she has become “too physically fragile”. Rantzen, who presented the TV current affairs programme That's Life! for 21 years and founded the youth support charity Childline, had intended to end her life in a Dignitas assisted dying clinic in Switzerland after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2023.
Two arrested by UK police over suspected National Security Act offences relating to Iran
LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Two people have been arrested in London as part of an investigation into suspected National Security Act offences linked to Iran, British police said on Thursday. London's Metropolitan Police said a 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Both have been released on bail until a date in late October.
Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency
A man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing investigation led by counter-terrorism policing (CTP) London, according to the Metropolitan police. Joshua Cammidge, 31, was arrested at an address in Swindon on Friday 4 September by CTP London officers, who were supported by officers from Wiltshire police. Searches were also carried out at a different address in Swindon.
Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods
Raphael Boyd Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet. Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. More than 3,000 people are believed missing after flash floods brought upon by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border.
Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes
Train drivers have secured a significant pay rise after the threat of strike action was floated on busy routes across the UK, including on the busy London-Manchester line. The deal, which was agreed on Saturday between Avanti West Coast and the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union, is the first to be approved by Andy Burnham in his premiership.
Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes
Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes Sun, August 30, 2026 at 10:32 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes
Train drivers have secured a significant pay rise after the threat of strike action was floated on busy routes across the UK, including those on the busy London-Manchester line. The deal, which was agreed on Saturday between Avanti West Coast and the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) union, is the first to be approved by Andy Burnham in his premiership.
Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers
Five more people have been arrested by detectives investigating a crash that killed seven people, including two police officers. PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat, which had been pursued by police, was driven the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough and hit their marked armed response vehicle.
‘They make life much easier’: AI-powered shopping trolleys roll out in Lancashire
Lancashire, the historical county in the north-west of England, has been the site of many British innovations throughout history, from the introduction of the spinning jenny that transformed textile production to the creation of jelly babies. Now it has welcomed another first: AI shopping trolleys. A Morrisons in Lancashire has become the first supermarket in the UK to trial the use of “smart trolleys” that allow customers to do their shopping without having to scan a single item.
Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine
A man from Yorkshire is believed to be the first British citizen to die fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old fisher from Barnsley, left Britain in April to join up with Russian separatists in eastern Donbas to aid in their invasion of Ukraine, despite having no previous combat experience or familiar ties to eastern Europe.
Twelve people arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers
Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including being involved with organised crime as part of the investigation into events leading to a crash on the A66 that killed two police officers and five others.
Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that celebrate dangerous driving after A66 crash
Raphael Boyd A minister has pressed social media companies to remove content from their platforms showcasing dangerous driving after a fatal collision that killed seven people in Middlesbrough. The crash in the early hours of Saturday, in which PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died, occurred when a Volkswagen Passat, containing five individuals aged between 23 and 17, crashed head-on with a marked armed response vehicle while driving the wrong way on the A66.
Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash
A minister has pressed social media companies to remove content from their platforms showcasing dangerous driving after a fatal collision that killed seven people in Middlesbrough. The crash in the early hours of Saturday, in which PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died, occurred when a Volkswagen Passat, containing five individuals aged between 23 and 17, crashed head-on with a marked armed response vehicle while driving the wrong way on the A66.
'Unsafe for swimming': Ironman Leeds is latest casualty of heat-fuelled toxic algae
As far as athletic accomplishments go, few are held in higher regard than completing an Ironman triathlon. The amount of training required to tackle the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26-mile run that make up the course, as well as the expensive equipment required to train in the first place, means that only about 50,000 people in the world complete a full race and earn the title of Ironman every year. For some, however, such as Jack Chamberlain, that title has an asterisk next to it.
Palestine Action 'Barclays five' will not be sentenced as terrorists
Five Palestine Action activists who vandalised a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled. Dubbed the Barclays five, Brendon O'Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were all found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000, after breaking windows and throwing red paint at a branch of Barclays Bank in Lancashire in August 2024.
Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists
Five Palestine Action activists who vandalised a Barclays branch in Burnley will not be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled. Dubbed the Barclays five, Brendon O’Hagan, 28; Amanda Kelly, 31; Hmeera Atiqnisar, 31; Mohammed Malik, 28; and Alma Yaniv, 70, were all found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000, after breaking windows and throwing red paint at a branch of Barclays Bank in Lancashire in August 2024.
Charity campaigner’s death from microlight crash injuries was accidental, coroner rules
The death of a disability campaigner after a microlight crash while filming a TV programme for Apple was an accident, a coroner has concluded. An inquest heard on Thursday that Claire Lomas, 44, died of severe traumatic injuries on 22 August 2024, five weeks after a light aircraft that she had been piloting while filming a promotional video for Apple’s Vision Pro headset “veered off the runway” and crashed into a rock in Amman, Jordan, on 15 July.
First bluefin tunas caught off Yorkshire since 1960s ‘success story’ for marine conservation
Researchers have lauded two giant bluefin tunas being caught off the coast of Yorkshire for the first time in more than six decades as a “success story” for marine conservation. The tunas, which were caught a day apart off the coast of Whitby earlier this week, have mostly been absent along the north-east coast of Britain since the 1960s.
Man appears in court after dog-bite death in Wakefield
Police tape across the old train line footpath off Blacker Lane in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield on Monday. Photograph: Dave Higgens/PA A 55-year-old man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath. Bradford magistrates court heard on Tuesday that James Judge was bitten by a dog belonging to Lee Ellis on Saturday afternoon after an apparent dispute between the two men about right of way.
Charity campaigner died in microlight crash while filming Apple TV series
A disability campaigner who was paralysed from the chest down died when her microlight crashed while filming a TV series for Apple, an inquest has heard. Claire Lomas, 44, who was the first person to complete a marathon with the help of a “bionic” suit, died five weeks after the adapted aircraft she was travelling in “veered off the runway” and hit a large rock while landing in Amman, Jordan.
Man appears in court after dog-bite death in Wakefield
A 55-year-old man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath. Bradford magistrates court heard on Tuesday that James Judge was bitten by a dog belonging to Lee Ellis on Saturday afternoon after an apparent dispute between the two men about right of way.
‘I’m going for a few pints now’: nerves and joy as students collect their A-level results
Students at Trinity sixth form academy in Halifax celebrate picking up their A-level results.Photograph: Gary Calton/The Guardian There are few days that teenagers dread more than A-level results day, where students learn how the last two years of their lives will shape their futures, communicated through a few letters in an envelope. The tension of walking into college to learn your fate is enough to keep most people awake the night before.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
Andy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve the government's connection with the British public during his premiership. The prime minister is expected to announce a set of policies that will help people financially as many struggle with the cost of living , as well as indicate his intent to improve high streets across the country.
Baby safely delivered 30 minutes after mother died in nine-storey fall
A pregnant woman who died from a nine-storey fall had her baby safely delivered 30 minutes after her death, an inquest has heard. Emma Atkinson, 38, was seven months pregnant when she fell from the window of her father's flat in Shakespeare Towers in the Burmantofts area of Leeds, on 22 October 2024. Wakefield coroner's court heard on Thursday that Atkinson was pronounced dead by paramedics who arrived at the scene shortly after she fell at 10.20am.
Farmer who killed lodger and hid body in concrete in South Yorkshire jailed for life
DCI Andy Knowles reads a statement outside Sheffield crown court alongside family members of Richard Dyson. Photograph: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA A man who killed his lodger and concealed his dismembered body in a barrel filled with concrete for more than five years has been jailed for a minimum of 35 years. Christopher Wright, a 73-year-old farmer from South Yorkshire, was convicted in July in Sheffield crown court of murdering Richard Dyson, 55, in 2019.
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