Every time I successfully place a piece, I get a little rush and a sense of achievement. How could I have thought puzzles were only for children? Until last year, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d done a jigsaw puzzle. It must have been at least 20 years ago. ...
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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislationUK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament. ...
Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happenedIsraeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues here A post about an hour ago on the Israel Defense Forces Telegram channel claimed that overnight, the IDF “identified a rocket launcher positioned and ready to launch toward the State of Israel in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon”. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefireMiddle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire
Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise. Follow the latest news Full report: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US ...
The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris BarrieThe Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris Barrie
As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four steps The war on Iran, which may still be a long way from over, has triggered an energy challenge that highlights the world’s collective failure to face the ...
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslideOrbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him. ...
Donald Trump says the US will ‘blockade’ HormuzDonald Trump says the US will ‘blockade’ Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington would “blockade” the Strait of Hormuz after US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal during marathon talks in Pakistan over the weekend. Trump’s announcement, suggesting the US would police ships that have paid Iran a toll to transit the waterway, ...
Altman links attack to ‘great anxiety’ over AIAltman links attack to ‘great anxiety’ over AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman linked an attack on his home to a moment of “great anxiety” around AI. Authorities on Friday arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at Altman’s San Francisco residence and threatened to burn down OpenAI’s headquarters. The suspect had recently written about fears ...
US-Iran impasse to stem relief rallyUS-Iran impasse to stem relief rally
The collapse of talks between the US and Iran is poised to push energy prices back up and weigh on stocks globally. Markets have been rocked by volatility throughout the war, and US President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is likely to stem last week’s relief ...
Trump threatens China over IranTrump threatens China over Iran
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” 50% tariffs if it provides military assistance to Iran, raising the specter of further friction between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing has cast itself as a peacemaker and reportedly helped broker the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, but has also been ...