Can 80-year-old Democrat Ed Markey clinch another US Senate term? 01. September 2026 (12:00) Age on the agenda in Massachusetts but octogenarian leftwinger leads younger rival Seth Moulton in primary pollDemocrats have spent the summer ousting long-serving incumbents in primaries across the country. On Tuesday, Massachusetts voters will decide whether that generational revolt extends to the 80-year-old Ed Markey, whose younger Democratic rival has argued that the incumbent is simply too old to serve another term.But the Senate primary in this heavily Democratic state flips a central dynamic of previous contests, where youthful progressive insurgents have targeted – and in several cases, toppled – older incumbents they derided as avatars of an outmoded cautious establishment. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Press freedom advocates alarmed by $300,000 defamation verdict against Louisiana newspaper 01. September 2026 (12:00) Experts say ruling could undermine the ‘actual malice’ standard and make publishers more wary of critical reportingA $300,000 jury verdict won recently by a Louisiana supreme court justice who sued the Advocate, the state’s largest newspaper, for libel over an editorial has caused concern among some US press freedom advocates.One said the decision demonstrated a misunderstanding of a key legal principle governing such cases. And another worries the verdict could have a chilling effect on the media industry’s efforts to report on powerful people and institutions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russia kills at least 12 on sixth night of drone attacks on Kyiv 01. September 2026 (11:59) Zelenskyy says Moscow is capitalising on shortage of US-made Patriot interceptors to lower morale in capitalEurope live – latest updatesAt least 12 people have been killed in and around Kyiv overnight as Ukraine’s capital endured a sixth consecutive night of Russian drone and missile attacks aimed at shattering infrastructure and lowering the morale of the city.Eight of the dead were reported killed in Kyiv, including seven at a railway depot on the city’s left bank, and four more in the surrounding region, after hours of air alerts culminating in a wave of strikes at about 2.30am. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
At least 12 people killed in Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine – Europe live 01. September 2026 (11:51) Zelenskyy says dozens more injured as strikes leave thousands without electricity in Odesa regionMeanwhile, Ukraine’s prime minister Sergii Koretskyi called on lawmakers on Tuesday to speed up voting on key legislation to help secure necessary financing for Ukraine, as the country is facing a $27bn deficit for defence.Koretskyi added that his government would audit the needs of the defence ministry, Reuters said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures 01. September 2026 (10:41) New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s two biggest cities had their hottest and equal hottest winters on record, with three eastern states also breaking temperature records.The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) spring outlook shows above average daytime and night-time temperatures are expected to continue for much of the country, with an increased chance of unusually high maximums. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct 01. September 2026 (10:36) Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac HerzogGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVideo footage has emerged capturing a New South Wales police officer boasting about “punching” a protester in the head “when he was down”, before the protester was charged with assaulting police.Police body-worn camera footage, which was leaked to a social media account and widely shared over the weekend, reveals a male police officer telling his colleagues during the 9 February protest at Sydney town hall against a visit by the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog: “I fucking pumped that cunt.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide 01. September 2026 (10:32) Average price of home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465 as market awaits interest rate voteHouses near top state secondary schools ‘cost £40,000 more’UK house prices increased for the first time in four months in August, according to a leading index, as buyers and sellers remained in a “holding pattern” before an expected increase in interest rates later this year.The average price of a British home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465, the first increase since April, according to Nationwide. Analysts had forecast a 0.1% rise. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands 01. September 2026 (10:31) Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.“I always review every position – that’s just one of many,” the US president told reporters in the White House, in response to a question about whether he was reviewing the US’s position over the South Atlantic islands, an archipelago whose status has long been disputed by Argentina, which claims sovereignty. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea 01. September 2026 (10:30) Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai resort city of Pattaya have stepped up security as they prepare to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln who have spent more than 270 consecutive days at sea.“About 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance,” the provincial governor, Narit Niramaiwong, told AFP. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Anger as BBC withdraws jobs promise for apprentices amid sweeping cuts 01. September 2026 (10:14) Exclusive: Some staff call decision a betrayal of young apprentices who are often selected to increase diversityThe BBC is facing internal anger after a group of apprentices were told they could no longer expect jobs they had been promised, as a result of the corporation’s sweeping cuts.In a sign of the pressure the BBC is under to find savings, apprentices working with BBC News were told that “exceptional circumstances” meant the broadcaster could no longer stand by its pledge to find them permanent positions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
