Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise to nearly 25,000 a year 24. September 2026 (14:20) Unions say record high figures, including assaults on rail workers as well as members of public, show need for more staff and policingBusiness live – latest updatesThe number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year.Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more staff and policing, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed a sharp increase in assaults on the travelling public and on railway staff last year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries 24. September 2026 (14:15) The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after incident at a unit in NorwestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died.Police said that the boy, who had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died in hospital at about 8pm on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after ‘dinghy slashed in Channel’ 24. September 2026 (13:42) Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger lifeThe far-right agitator and anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of “criminal damage with intent to endanger life”, after he filmed himself appearing to slash the side of a dinghy in the middle of the Channel, while a rescuer was onboard.Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary said a 37-year-old man, of no fixed abode, had been arrested after a boat that had an emergency responder onboard was damaged in the Channel. The man was arrested “on suspicion of destroying ships or fixed platforms or endangering their safety”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Global bond sell-off piles new pressure on UK borrowing costs before budget 24. September 2026 (13:41) Rising cost of 10-year gilt to near 19-year high hikes upfront cost of government investment and limits chancellor’s room for manoeuvreBusiness live – latest updatesInternational bodies warn of rising debt and borrowing risksBurnham stands by claim UK is ‘in hock’ to bond marketsA global sell-off in government bonds has put fresh upward pressure on UK borrowing costs, before a tough budget for John Healey next month.The yield – effectively the interest rate – on 10-year UK bonds, known as gilts, had risen to 5.38% by mid-morning on Thursday, approaching the 19-year high set last week. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University 24. September 2026 (12:26) Role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo, met with incredulityNewcastle University is facing a backlash from conservationists over the appointment of the heir to an Indian oil and gas fortune who runs a controversial mega-zoo as a professor of sustainability.The university announced that Anant Ambani had been given a professorship of practice for “his work in conservation, biodiversity protection, animal welfare and environmental stewardship” and “significant contributions to advancing a more sustainable future”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountain stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge 24. September 2026 (12:11) One-year-old dies after alleged attack on Sunday, while three-year-old sibling remains in critical conditionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA baby has died in a Sydney hospital five days after a mother allegedly stabbed them and two other children in the Blue Mountains, police say.Bystanders were first on the scene after finding the three children and the 42-year-old woman with stab wounds inside a vehicle at Valley Heights in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA 24. September 2026 (12:00) Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian websiteNAZA, the award-winning documentary from Israeli film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set to be released in cinemas in more than 50 countries before a digital global release on theguardian.com.The film, which the Guardian produced, premiered at the Venice film festival earlier this month, where it was met with a 25-minute standing ovation – a festival record. The documentary went on to win the special jury prize. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, dies aged 74 24. September 2026 (11:54) Duo had US hits with their cover of Always Something There to Remind Me as well as Promises, Promises and morePete Byrne, the frontman of British new wave group Naked Eyes who carried them to repeated chart successes in the US, has died aged 74.The news was announced on the band’s website and social media on Wednesday, stating that Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles on 14 September after a brief illness. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity 24. September 2026 (11:19) Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’UK politics live – latest updatesNick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”.The former UK deputy prime minister said that tech bosses should focus on addressing known specific threats such as cybersecurity and bioweapons rather than the “slightly hand-wavy view that this technology is unavoidably going to develop some godlike power which is going to turn on us and exterminate humanity”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll finds 24. September 2026 (11:14) Polling suggests Andy Burnham is attracting progressives back to Labour, motivated by desire to stop Nigel Farage• How Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in chartsUK politics live – latest updatesProgressive voters could push Reform UK into fourth place and put Labour within touching distance of a majority if tactical voting is widespread at the next election, a major poll has found.Andy Burnham is beginning to attract a significant number of left-leaning voters back to Labour, motivated by a desire to stop Nigel Farage, the results suggest. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
