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The new reality dawning in Australia: it can no longer rely on the US
For all the fraternal rhetoric, the alliance has always been asymmetric. It seems Washington under Trump sees it as immaterialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s...
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears by video link in Hague accused of crimes against humanity – as it happened
Duterte faces charges over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups say killed tens of thousands. This live blog is closedThe people who bought ex-president Duterte...
Lords watchdog investigates Richard Dannatt after Guardian revelations
Peer and former head of army offered to secure meetings with ministers for potential commercial clientThe House of Lords watchdog has started an official investigation into revelations that a peer...
‘Polygamous working’ civil servant held multiple jobs, UK investigation finds
National Fraud Initiative report for Cabinet Office identified Defra employee also being paid by DHSC for full-time roleA civil servant held multiple full-time jobs at different government departments at the...
Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share
Supermarket chain’s sales drop 1% to £21.7bn despite food price inflation of 3% for most of 2024Business live – latest updatesAsda is to invest “a pretty significant war chest” in...
MPs’ watchdog urged to investigate free support Trump official gave Farage
Commissioner asked to examine whether Farage should have declared help on 100 days in 2024, shown in US filingsThe MPs’ standards watchdog has been asked to investigate whether Nigel Farage...
Get the app, consider capacity and be ready for behavioural change: top tips on installing a home battery
Guardian readers share what they wish they had known before taking the plungeChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon...
Tate cuts 7% of workforce in effort to reduce funding deficit from pandemic
Arts institution says reduction of 40 roles achieved through voluntary departures and recruitment freezesTate is cutting 7% of its workforce as the British arts institution seeks to address a funding...
Putin makes clear Russia will only play ball with Ukraine by his rules
While carefully avoiding an outright rejection of US ceasefire proposals, Moscow is playing for timeRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesFor once, the US president and European leaders were on the...
Hamas says it will free Israeli-US hostage in potential breakthrough in ceasefire talks
Soldier Edan Alexander could be released along with remains of four other Israeli-US nationals, but unclear what Hamas will ask for in returnHamas has said it is ready to free...
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investorsBusiness live – latest updatesChina has criticised the sale of the...
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower themThe United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if...