Children make up half of mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau as epidemic spreads 24. August 2026 (12:11) West African country reports 46 suspected cases in outbreak declared in July, amid fears virus may be spreading undetectedMore than half of the mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau have been among children, local authorities have said, almost two months since the country announced an epidemic.A national outbreak was declared on 4 July, just over a week after a 27-year-old woman became the first confirmed case of mpox in the west African country. Since then, there have been seven confirmed cases and 46 suspected cases. Half of those patients have been children, with 16 under the age of four. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics live 24. August 2026 (11:59) Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous drivingReform UK will use a press conference that is due to begin at 11am to announce its pledge to prioritise British-born workers under 35 when allocating social housing. We will bring you the key lines here.The Sun on Sunday reported that the prime minister, Andy Burnham, exchanged messages with someone posing as Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, after being passed a phone number by David Lammy, the former justice secretary and deputy prime minister. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles – Europe live 24. August 2026 (11:46) Kremlin warns move would ‘add fuel to fire’ in British-Russian relations, as UK PM visits capital ahead of coalition of the willing meetingBurnham visits Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missilesHere’s the full quote from Kremlin’s Peskov, via AFP:“Britain is methodically and regularly throwing oil on the fire and methodically and regularly plotting schemes to prevent even the slightest progress in the peace process.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan 24. August 2026 (11:00) Endorsement of Republican incumbent over challenger with same name adds twist to unusual campaign in AlaskaRepublican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primaryDan Sullivan supports Dan Sullivan against Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate election, says a former Alaskan mayor who recently backed the race’s Republican incumbent over a challenger sharing their name.That development provided another of multiple absurd elements to Dan S Sullivan’s campaign for a third term in the US Senate, which – beside Mary Peltola, a former Alaska Democratic congresswoman – has drawn opposition from Dan J Sullivan. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister 24. August 2026 (09:57) Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration processA woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa system mixed her up with her twin sister.Nidia Webb fell foul of what she was told was a “known issue” with the eVisa, which was brought in as part of the government’s drive to digitise the UK’s immigration system but has faced problems that have caused concern for thousands of people. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption 24. August 2026 (09:43) Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.On Monday, detectives from Taskforce Hawk arrested five men and searched six properties including the Victorian headquarters of the union, saying they were investigating secret commissions, fraud and drug trafficking. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears 24. August 2026 (09:25) Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve political outcomes, lawyers assisting a corruption inquiry have alleged.Former New South Wales Liberal MP and staffer Chris Spence told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Monday that Charles Perrottet may have been acting in the interests of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif when Perrottet shared audio recordings with Spence in 2021, although he denied having knowledge of any plans Perrottet may have had at the time. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade 24. August 2026 (08:55) Just 8,383 jobs for people leaving university were advertised in July, says recruitment website AdzunaGraduate job vacancies in the UK have sunk to their lowest level since they started being tracked a decade ago, according to a recruiting site.Just 8,383 jobs for people leaving university were advertised in July, the recruitment website Adzuna reported on Monday, down 45% compared with the same point last year and the lowest since the company started gathering the data in 2016. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way 24. August 2026 (08:11) Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kindFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 1,000 little penguins have received their first dose of bird flu vaccine in Victoria, in what is believed to be the world’s largest vaccination program involving wild birds.Catherine Basterfield, the chief executive of Phillip Island Nature Parks, said vaccinations began early last week and were ramping up. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years 24. August 2026 (08:00) Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in DecemberWild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years.The pair of newborns are the offspring of two free-living beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
