‘Russia’s frontline moving west,’ Moldova’s president warns after border checkpoint attack – Europe live 09. September 2026 (12:03) Maia Sandu speaks out after two people are killed during a strike on the Starokozache crossing with UkraineBack to Oslo, the funeral procession for King Harald is about the begin, and the 1.2km route to the Oslo Cathedral is lined up with 1,900 soldiers from all branches of the Norwegian defence forces.The procession is expected to walk very slowly – at around 60 steps per minute – and will include the royal family, including King Haakon, followed by a royal car with the widow, Queen Sonja. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity 09. September 2026 (12:00) Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialistsRepublicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war.Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing both nights as the GOP works to cling to control of the House of Representatives in November. Republicans plan to put the president at the center of the event, a bold strategy given his approval rating is hovering at about 38%, while accusing the Democratic party as being socialist and out of touch with Americans. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Homeland security agent charged with child rape in Alabama, officials say 09. September 2026 (12:00) Kent Blacklidge, who officials say was ‘directly involved with child exploitation cases’, turned himself in last weekA federal law enforcement agent tasked with “trying to provide justice in cases involving kids” has been charged with child rape in Alabama, state authorities said on Tuesday.Kent Blacklidge, described as a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), turned himself over to the Baldwin county jail on 5 September in connection with a grand jury indictment charging him with first- and second-degree rape, sodomy and sexual abuse, police in the city of Spanish Fort said in a statement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US allies lack resources to keep pace on AI, top Pentagon official says 09. September 2026 (12:00) Cameron Stanley talks up ‘revolutionary’ AI capabilities and says Washington working with Nato and Five Eyes partnersThe Pentagon’s top artificial intelligence official said on Tuesday that America’s closest allies lack the resources to keep pace with the US military’s adoption of AI, and that Washington is working to steer them away from mistakes it made along the way.“They don’t have the resources that we do, they don’t have the experience that we do, they don’t have the scale that we do,” Cameron Stanley, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer at the Department of War, said at an event at the Billington Cybersecurity summit. Of Nato and the Five Eyes, an intelligence-sharing partnership of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Stanley said Washington was “actively working with a number of our partners” so “they don’t make the same mistakes that we make”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live 09. September 2026 (11:53) UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actionsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingAlex Burghart, the deputy Tory leader, was giving interviews this morning. On Israel, he opened up a new line of attack against the government, accusing it of hypocrisy. This is what he told GB News.At the same time that Labour were saying all these things about Israel in the House of Commons, they put out a communique.They put out an account of a conversation that Andy Burnham has had with the Chinese president, and it said how constructive they wanted to be with China, how they wanted to work with China, and what a great relationship we have. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates 09. September 2026 (11:27) Brent crude up by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% past the milestone after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man shot dead in Sydney community centre car park 09. September 2026 (11:14) NSW police say a vehicle was seen driving away from the scene in Punchbowl in the city’s south-westGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been shot dead in the car park of a Sydney community centre in the city’s south-west.Emergency services were called to the community centre on Rossmore Avenue in Punchbowl on Wednesday evening after reports of a shooting. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investment 09. September 2026 (10:34) New roles at Woking-based manufacturer will include positions for indirect and agency workersThe British supercar manufacturer McLaren is to create 1,000 jobs in a welcome boost to the UK’s struggling automotive industry.The carmaker is creating the jobs as part of a £450m investment in its technology centre in Woking, near to the plant where it manufactures all of its vehicles. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected? 09. September 2026 (10:24) Air traffic control issue affecting UK airports on Tuesday has been resolved, but disruption continues into WednesdayNats boss summoned by UK transport secretary as flight chaos enters second dayHow have you been affected by UK air traffic disruption?Airports across the UK including Manchester, Birmingham and all those in London were hit by problems at air traffic control on Tuesday, which continued into Wednesday.The technical issue was announced shortly before 2pm and was resolved about three hours later. By that time, hundreds of flights had been cancelled, with knock-on disruption across Britain and at destination airports abroad. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators 09. September 2026 (10:00) Andrew Frederick’s body was found in property he was staying at in Grenada in JanuaryThe family of a British father who was found dead in the Caribbean in January is urging authorities in Grenada to work with UK police to uncover the truth about his death.Andrew Frederick’s body was found in the property he was staying at in Grenada on 4 January. An autopsy, performed in the same week by a privately hired pathologist, concluded that the 47-year-old’s death was a homicide. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
