The Guardian – World
• 13/03/2026
Djidji Ayôkwé was handed to Ivorian officials in Paris earlier this monthA sacred artefact looted by French colonial authorities more than a century ago has been returned to Côte d’Ivoire in one of the most significant cultural restitutions to a former French colony in years.The Djidji Ayôkwé, a talking drum confiscated in 1916 by French administrators, landed at 8.45am on Friday at the airport in Port Bouët on the outskirts of the economic capital, Abidjan. It was handed over to Ivorian offi...
This archived item refers to france returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 13/03/2026
US also sees active few days of severe convective storms, while record breaking heat recorded in parts of South AfricaOn Monday 9 March, severe thunderstorms affected parts of southern France, with several departments including Hérault, Var, and the Alpes-Maritimes put under yellow alert for heavy rain.Some of the heaviest rainfall totals came from a cell that passed over the Var department. Examples of high rainfall totals taken from some private weather stations come from the towns of Carqu...
This archived item refers to weather tracker: Southern France under yellow alert after severe thunderstorms. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 12/03/2026
Exclusive: none of the MPs are yet near point of crossing the floor and want guarantees they would be reselected for their seat at next electionUK politics live – latest updatesSeveral Labour MPs are in talks about defecting to the Greens, but are seeking guarantees they would be backed electorally by their new party, the Guardian has been told.Zack Polanski, the leader of the Greens in England and Wales, has said publicly that he has chatted to Labour MPs about the idea of switching sides, w...
This archived item refers to several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 12/03/2026
Court makes finding pending final hearing that trafficking victim ‘likely to suffer harm to his mental health’ if returnedA high court judge has halted the removal of an Eritrean trafficking victim to France under the UK’s “one in, one out” scheme, after raising concerns that forcibly sending him back could cause him harm.The controversial deal, under which one asylum seeker who arrives in the UK on a small boat is forcibly returned to France in exchange for another being brought over legally...
This archived item refers to judge halts removal of Eritrean asylum seeker from UK to France under ‘one in, one out’. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/03/2026
Files released detailing former business secretary’s appointment as US ambassador, and his sacking over Epstein linksAs reported by Nadeem Badshah this morning, the documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US expected to be released today will include a due diligence report by the Cabinet Office, which is believed to be two pages long.It is likely to raise questions about Keir Starmer’s judgment, with sources saying it had warned the prime minister of the serio...
This archived item refers to mandelson sought £500k severance pay after losing ambassador role but was given £75k - UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/03/2026
Former peer sacked as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein was offered £75,000, documents released by Cabinet Office showUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson was offered a severance payment of £75,000 after initially asking the Foreign Office to pay him more than £500,000 upon his sacking as US ambassador, newly released documents reveal.Exchanges in the documents released by the Cabinet Office suggested that officials did “well to get this settlement down this low with min...
This archived item refers to peter Mandelson asked Foreign Office for £500k severance payment, files show. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/03/2026
Attack on residential part of M23-controlled city of Goma blamed by rebel group on governmentAt least three people, including a French humanitarian worker for the UN children’s agency, were killed in a drone attack in Goma early on Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the M23 rebel group has said.The attack happened at about 4am in a residential neighbourhood in the city, which has been under M23 occupation since January 2025. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to french aid worker among three killed in drone attack in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/03/2026
Leak of memo comes after a third of Labour Senedd members raise alarm devolution is being rolled backUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer warned his cabinet against an “overly deferential” approach to the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish governments, according to a leaked memo.In the document from December, obtained and published on Tuesday by Plaid Cymru, Starmer said ministers should be prepared to make spending decisions “even when devolved governments may oppose this”. It came ...
This archived item refers to starmer warned cabinet against ‘overly deferential’ relations with devolved governments. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 10/03/2026
Emanuel Shaleta, bishop of a Chaldean Catholic parish in the San Diego area, pleaded not guilty to 17 felony chargesThe bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned amid charges that he embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced Tuesday.Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges, including money laundering, during a hearing attended by many of his supporters. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to california Catholic bishop resigns amid charges he embezzled $270,000 from parish. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 10/03/2026
Some administration officials snipe about having to wear middling footwear instead of their upmarket favoritesUS politics live – latest updatesSitting behind the Resolute desk, Donald Trump fixed his gaze on JD Vance’s and Marco Rubio’s feet. “Marco, JD, you guys have s—y shoes,” said the US president, consulting a catalogue and asking their shoe size. Rubio said 11.5 and Vance 13. Trump leaned back in his chair and remarked: “You can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size.”The story is reco...
This archived item refers to trump reportedly gifts cabinet members and White House visitors with Florsheim shoes. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/03/2026
French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military supportMiddle East crisis – live updatesEmmanuel Macron has vowed that Europe will do whatever it takes to stand by Cyprus, the continent’s first state to be directly affected by the Iran war.In the strongest show yet of solidarity towards the EU member closest to the Middle East, Macron likened the attacks, which included a drone strike against a British base on the eastern Mediterranean island, to an ...
This archived item refers to emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/03/2026
Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a ‘down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform in 12 May federal budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s plan to raise the tax rate on the largest super balances will become law after the Greens agreed to wave it through the Senate, ending a three-year political fight over concessions for wealthier retirees.The Greens treasury spokesperson, Nick McKim,...
This archived item refers to richest super balances to be taxed at higher rates after Greens agree to back Labor plan. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/03/2026
Cem Özdemir gains 30.2% of vote in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of CDU, with far-right AfD in thirdFriedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) have stumbled into a busy election year with a defeat to the Greens in a key state poll, as his embattled party struggles to fend off a challenge in other pivotal races from the far right.The German chancellor’s conservative CDU had enjoyed a double-digit lead in the south-western car production region of Baden-Württemberg just weeks ago but the Greens and ...
This archived item refers to ‘Bitter result’ for Friedrich Merz as Greens win in German car heartland. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 06/03/2026
Donor who has given £12m to Reform UK had previously wanted Nigel Farage to keep open mind about deal with ConservativesChristopher Harborne, the ultra-wealthy political donor who has given £12m to Reform UK, has told the Guardian he is “no longer” interested in a Reform-Conservative pact before the next general election.A possible collaboration between Reform and the Conservative party had been an important aspect of discussions about donations between Harborne and senior figures including N...
This archived item refers to crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne ‘no longer’ interested in Reform-Tory election pact. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 05/03/2026
Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regimeThe deputy leader of the Green party has demanded an apology from Keir Starmer after the prime minister appeared to back false claims he protested in support of the Iranian regime, which led to him receiving death threats.Mothin Ali said he was “so scared” that the racist threats had increased to a point where “it feels like this time it might get me killed”. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 05/03/2026
A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a reportHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.Cabinet ministers, led by energy secretary Ed Miliband, blocked Keir Starmer from allowing Donald Trump to use British airbases for its attacks on Iran, it has been reported.John Healey has flown to Cyprus to calm the diplomatic fallout over a drone that evaded detection and hit an RAF base, which h...
This archived item refers to cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 04/03/2026
Festival organisers criticise the university for last-minute booking cancellation of event headlined by special rapporteur for Palestinian territoriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnother free speech row at a literary festival has erupted, with Adelaide University abruptly cancelling a high-profile event featuring UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese.The move has pro...
This archived item refers to adelaide University cancels literary festival event with UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 02/03/2026
French president says Paris could deploy nuclear capable fighter jet to countries such as Germany and PolandFrance will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French pre...
This archived item refers to france to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 02/03/2026
French president says deterrent needs to be ‘strengthened’ in recognition of new challengesA Cypriot government spokesperson has just confirmed that two unmanned drones headed to RAF Akrotiri were intercepted before reaching the base.“Two unmanned aerial vehicles that were moving towards the direction of the British Bases at Akrotiri were confronted in time,” Konstantinos Letymbiotis said. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to france to increase its number of nuclear warheads, Macron says – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 02/03/2026
Gregory Caulier has attempted to quash rumours that Mask actor was replaced by a heavily made-up impersonator for his appearance picking up an honorary award in ParisThe organiser of the César awards has sought to debunk reports that a lookalike stood in for Jim Carrey at last week’s ceremony.In a statement sent to Variety on Monday, Gregory Caulier, general delegate of the Césars, said the controversy was a “non-issue” and testified to Carrey’s investment in the event, which had been in the ...
This archived item refers to ‘He worked on his speech in French for months’: César awards boss rejects Jim Carrey clone conspiracy theories. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 02/03/2026
Former Oxford University professor and UK government adviser faces up to 20 years in prison if convictedThe prominent Swiss academic and Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan will go trial in Paris on Monday on charges of raping three women in France between 2009 and 2016.Ramadan, who advised previous British governments on Islam and society, denies all the charges in a case that has been seen as one of the biggest repercussions of the #MeToo movement in France. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to islam scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial in Paris accused of raping three women. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 01/03/2026
Antics of RFK Jr, Kristi Noem and others prompt derision – could their erratic behaviour prove president’s undoing?Heads bowed, linked by arms across their backs, they gathered in a solemn prayer circle. “The quiet moments are often the most important,” Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, reflected later on social media. Then Team Trump entered the chamber to cheers and applause for Tuesday’s State of the Union address.Democrats gathered on Capitol Hill, however, regarded th...
This archived item refers to outcry grows over ‘clown car’ cabinet but no sign Trump ready for shakeup. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in March 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/02/2026
Legendary nightclub Le Palace, where Serge Gainsbourg and Prince also performed, to rise againIn the late 1970s, Le Palace in Paris’s busy theatre district was one of continental Europe’s most famous nightclubs.On the opening night on 1 March 1978, Grace Jones stunned VIP guests with her rendition of Edith Piaf’s classic La Vie en Rose. Later, Serge Gainsbourg and Prince came to perform, Bob Marley was photographed there and Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol and Karl Lagerfeld were part of a glitterin...
This archived item refers to ‘Crazy, without limits’: Paris disco haunt of Jagger and Grace Jones to reopen. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/02/2026
Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding ‘record child fatalities’ and ‘repeated violence’ against children in northern FranceThe deaths of 22 children while trying to cross the Channel in the last two years, along with the mistreatment of thousands of others, were due to “catastrophic failures” of the UK and French governments, according to a new report.Project Play, an NGO that has worked with 2,192 children hoping to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK to claim asylum in th...
This archived item refers to deaths of 22 children in Channel due to ‘catastrophic failure’ by UK and France, NGO says. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/02/2026
PM criticises ‘sectarian politics’ in byelection but party may fear Greens’ nascent leftwing political machineThe Green party’s success at winning Muslim votes in Gorton and Denton has sent tremors through Westminster, prompting recriminations and accusations from opposition parties, who sense another major realignment in British politics.Experts say Hannah Spencer’s unexpectedly wide margin of victory was delivered in part by a significant shift of Muslim voters from Labour to the Greens. Co...
This archived item refers to labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/02/2026
The Green Party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gordon and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England, with Labour pushed into third place behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK despite having a 13,000-vote majority.Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who lives in the constituency and was at the count overnight – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
This archived item refers to greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/02/2026
In a stunning setback for Labour, the Green party has decisively won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Reform UK finishing second. Does this result signal the end of Labour’s safe seats? And could it mark the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey unpack the fallout – and explore what might happen next Continue reading...
This archived item refers to no more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton – podcast. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/02/2026
Result gives progressive voters clear signal they have an alternative to beating Reform UK – and shows the task ahead for Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have said for weeks that the outcome they most feared at the Gorton and Denton byelection was a Green party victory.On Friday morning, their worst fears were realised. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to labour’s worst fears realised by Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton byelection. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/02/2026
Turnout in Gorton and Denton byelection over 47%, with 36,903 verified votes cast. Reform UK finished second with 10,578 votes.Full story: Resounding victory for Green partyReform activists are “hearing Matt Goodwin has all but conceded defeat to the Greens”, the UK poll aggregator Britain Elects has posted on X.The Green party has predicted a “seismic moment” in UK politics, with a party source telling the Press Association:Things are feeling positive. Not wanting to get ahead of ourselves, ...
This archived item refers to hannah Spencer wins Gorton and Denton for the Greens, Labour comes third – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 26/02/2026
Voters head to the polls in south-east Manchester in one of the most unpredictable byelections in recent yearsThe polls have opened in the three-way battle for Gorton and Denton in south-east Manchester in one of the most unpredictable byelections in years.The Green party leader Zack Polanski said his party was “neck and neck” with Reform UK to overturn Labour’s 13,000-vote majority, and that Labour will need to “search their conscience” if Reform UK wins.Keir Starmer’s party has targeted lef...
This archived item refers to polls open in Gordon and Denton byelection amid three-way battle between Greens, Labour and Reform. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 26/02/2026
This blog is now closedGrace Tame says ‘spare me the condescension, old man’ after Albanese defends ‘difficult’ commentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdvocate for gambling reform reiterates calls for regulator and ban on adsReverend Tim Costello, the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, spoke to RN Breakfast this morning about efforts to combat gambling, including the rollout of BetStop, a self-exclusion register.We are literally saturated. You know...
This archived item refers to greens urge Labor to stop treating children detained in Syria camp like ‘disposable political pawns’ – as it happened. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 26/02/2026
Polls put seat in three-way dead heat with Labour facing threats from Reform and Green party in once safe seatThe Gorton and Denton byelection is the biggest electoral test yet for Keir Starmer before what are expected to be disastrous results for Labour in the May local elections. Polls put the race in a three-way dead heat, making it nearly impossible to call.The vote is particularly symbolic because of the threat Labour faces from Reform UK and the Green party in a once safe seat. Should L...
This archived item refers to what a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 25/02/2026
Enzo Conticello admits theft as judge says ‘I expect we’re going to find out’ what he did with egg and luxury watchMetropolitan police officers are still trying to recover an unusual pickpocketing haul after a Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m were stolen at a pub in Soho in London.Enzo Conticello stole the treasures from Rosie Dawson, the director of premium brands at the Craft Irish Whiskey Company, in a West End pub in November 2024, alongside some more conventional loot contained in the han...
This archived item refers to met on Fabergé egg hunt after items worth £2m poached from Soho pub. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 25/02/2026
Christophe Leribault, most recently Versailles director, will be tasked with improving security and ‘restoring climate of trust’France has appointed Christophe Leribault as the new head of the Louvre, bringing in the director of the Palace of Versailles to turn around the world’s most visited museum after a humiliating jewellery heist and staff strikes.Leribault, who was chosen by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, will succeed Laurence des Cars, who resigned on Tuesday. Des Cars had face...
This archived item refers to macron appoints new head of crisis-hit Louvre after jewellery heist. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 25/02/2026
Virginia’s new governor and California senator focus succinct messages on cost, safety and humanityDemocrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest signVirginia governor Abigail Spanberger gave a crisp and pointed rebuttal to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, focusing on what she called the president’s failure to deliver costs, safety and humanity to the American people.“We did not hear the truth from our president,” Spanberger said in the ...
This archived item refers to spanberger gives Democratic rebuttal to Trump as Padilla gives Spanish address. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 24/02/2026
The Paris-born artist reinvented the synthesizer through meditative and feedback-drenched sonic explorationsThe French composer and musique concrète pioneer Éliane Radigue has died at the age of 94.“It is with immense sadness that we learn of the passing of Éliane Radigue at the age of 94,” the Paris-based experimental music center INA GRM posted on Instagram. “A major figure in musical creation has left us.” Continue reading...
This archived item refers to Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 24/02/2026
Choice of Virginia governor to give Trump rebuttal suggests DNC believes moderate approach could bring midterm wins On Tuesday night, Abigail Spanberger will walk out on to the historic grounds of Colonial Williamsburg and deliver the Democratic response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. With midterm elections approaching and Democrats desperately searching for a roadmap back to relevance, the party has turned to a moderate who once flipped a Republican-held congressional seat in ...
This archived item refers to abigail Spanberger: Democrats turn to centrist as party seeks return to relevance. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 24/02/2026
Four years ago today, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Macron says Moscow still shows no signs of a desire for peaceZelenskyy says “we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion began,” as “the threat hasn’t become smaller.”He says Europe can only respond to this war working together with the US, even as he remarks it “is not an easy task to maintain transatlantic unity and cooperation in the current conditions.”“So there must be no place in the fr...
This archived item refers to macron ‘very sceptical’ about Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Europe marks four years of war – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 22/02/2026
Official US social media accounts posted about rise of ‘violent radical leftism’ after killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon last weekThe French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, has said he will summon Charles Kushner, the US ambassador to France, over comments related to the killing of the French far-right activist Quentin Deranque.Deranque was beaten to death in Lyon last week during a fight with alleged hard-left activists. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to france to summon US ambassador after comments about death of far-right activist. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 20/02/2026
Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm electionsVirginia’s governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address next week, elevating a pragmatic voice whose affordability-focused gubernatorial campaign is seen as a model for the party to win back power in the November midterm elections.The Democratic rebuttal will immediately follow Trump’s address to Congress on 24 February. Spanberger, a former...
This archived item refers to abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 19/02/2026
Political tensions rise after fatal attack at protest in Lyon as Emmanuel Macron hits out over remarks by Italian PMA French prosecutor is seeking murder charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of a far-right activist that has fuelled political anger beyond France’s borders, prompting Emmanuel Macron to tell Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to keep out of French affairs.Quentin Deranque, 23, died from head injuries after being attacked by at least six people on the sidelines of a far-right ...
This archived item refers to french prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 19/02/2026
The appointment follows allegations she was previously spoken to about her management styleThis is what the Cabinet Office says about Antonia Romeo in its news release about her appointment.Dame Antonia Romeo is currently the longest-serving permanent secretary in government and will become the first female cabinet secretary in the more than 100-year history of the role …Antonia is the longest serving permanent secretary in government, with nearly a decade of leading economic, public services...
This archived item refers to starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Britain’s first female cabinet secretary – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 19/02/2026
French president rejects US criticism as António Guterres and Narendra Modi warn on child safety and AI monopoliesEmmanuel Macron has hit back at US criticism of Europe’s efforts to regulate AI, vowing to protect children from “digital abuse” during France’s presidency of the G7.Speaking at the AI Impact summit in Delhi, the French president called for tougher safeguards after global outrage over Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot being used to generate tens of thousands of sexualised images of childre...
This archived item refers to macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child ‘digital abuse’. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 18/02/2026
Without AI you will be a ‘weaker and poorer nation’, says former UK chancellor two months into job at US firmThe former chancellor George Osborne has said countries that do not embrace the kind of powerful AI systems made by his new employer, OpenAI, risk “Fomo” and could be left weaker and poorer.Osborne, who is two months into a job as head of the $500bn San Francisco AI company’s “for countries” programme, told leaders gathered for the AI Impact summit in Delhi: “Don’t be left behind.” He ...
This archived item refers to countries that do not embrace AI could be left behind, says OpenAI’s George Osborne. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 18/02/2026
Death of Briton along with Polish citizen near La Grave comes four days after fatal avalanche at Val d’IsèreA third British man has been killed in an avalanche in the French Alps.The man had been skiing with a group of four others when the avalanche struck near the resort town of La Grave on Tuesday morning, local media reported. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to third British skier dies as another avalanche hits French Alps. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 18/02/2026
Assistant to hard-left parliamentarian among those held over fatal attack on 23-year-old during protest in LyonFrench authorities have arrested nine suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an assistant to a hard-left member of parliament, a prosecutor and an informed source said.Quentin Deranque, 23, died after sustaining a severe brain injury when he was attacked by at least six people last week on the sidelines of a far-right protest against a leftwing politic...
This archived item refers to nine arrested over killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in France. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 17/02/2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier called for ‘justice and strength’ in diplomacy after Russia hit Ukraine with 400 drones and 29 missiles hours before talksThe European Commission is just giving its daily midday press briefing, and it has confirmed plans to adopt the new, 20th, round of sanctions against Russia by 24 February, the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion on Ukraine.Foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said:“We keep on working on measures to deprive Russia of the funds...
This archived item refers to france releases suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker after multimillion-euro fine, as Ukraine peace talks begin in Geneva – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 17/02/2026
Party’s leader expected to announce holders of four roles, with Robert Jenrick expected to take the Treasury briefUnemployment in the UK has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in nearly five years, while wage growth continues to slow, raising the prospect of another cut to interest rates in the spring. Tom Knowles has the story.Most people in a Reform UK cabinet would not be career politicians, Zia Yusuf has said.I can tell people listening to this that the majority of our parliamentary class w...
This archived item refers to reform UK no longer ‘one-man band’, Farage says as he prepares to announce ‘shadow cabinet’ appointments – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 17/02/2026
Stuart Leslie, 46, and Shaun Overy, 51, died while skiing off-piste in Val d’Isère amid red avalanche alertTwo British skiers who died in an avalanche in the French Alps have been named as Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy.The pair were part of a group of five people, accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d’Isère in south-east France on Friday when they were swept away by falling snow. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to two British skiers killed in French Alps named. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 16/02/2026
Quentin Deranque, 23, who was on sidelines of a protest, died from a brain injury after attack that has fuelled political tensionsFrench police have launched a murder inquiry after a far-right activist died in hospital having been beaten up in an attack that has fuelled political tensions in France.Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student, died from a severe brain injury at the weekend. The Lyon prosecutor, Thierry Dran, said Deranque was assaulted by at least six masked individual...
This archived item refers to french police launch murder inquiry after far-right activist’s death in Lyon. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 16/02/2026
Johann Wadephul says French president needs to make ‘difficult decisions’ and to ‘act accordingly’ to meet Nato spending targetsThe press conference between the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, in Budapest is expected to start shortly:In other news, the Kremlin has dismissed assessments from five European countries that concluded that the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin ...
This archived item refers to germany’s foreign minister says French defence spending is ‘insufficient’ in rebuke to Macron – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 16/02/2026
Liz Kendall says officials will be ‘establishing the facts’ about report that made false claims about journalistsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Cabinet Office is examining the commissioning of a report that made false claims about journalists who were investigating Labour Together, the thinktank closely linked to Keir Starmer, a cabinet minister has said.Liz Kendall, the science and technology secretary, indicated it would not be a formal inquiry, as demanded by the Conservatives and so...
This archived item refers to cabinet Office looking into Labour Together report claims, says minister. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
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• 15/02/2026
Foreign secretary says Reform not taking Russian threat seriously while Green leader leaves open possibility of leaving allianceUK politics live – latest updatesThe foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, has accused Reform UK and the Green party of undermining Britain’s commitment to Nato.Cooper was speaking at the Munich Security Conference, where Keir Starmer used a speech at the weekend to claim that Labour’s populist rivals, Reform and the Greens, were “soft on Russia and weak on Nato”. Contin...
This archived item refers to reform and Greens undermining UK commitment to Nato, Cooper says. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
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• 14/02/2026
Magistrates will analyse evidence that could implicate French nationals and re-examine case of Jean-Luc BrunelThe Paris prosecutor’s office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyse evidence that could implicate French nationals in the crimes of the convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.With Epstein’s known circle extending to prominent French figures after the release of documents by the US authorities, the prosecutor’s office said it would also tho...
This archived item refers to french prosecutors to set up special team to review Epstein files. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
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• 13/02/2026
The French president said Europe must show “unwavering commitment” to defending its interestsIf you need a primer on what’s on the agenda for the next three days, I spoke with the MSC’s head of policy Nicole Koenig, the author of the European part of their security report published ahead of the meeting.I asked her what is most likely to be the focus of this year’s forum, will Rubio deliver a “JD Vance 2.0” speech or say something more (nomen omen) diplomatic, and what other topics are likely ...
This archived item refers to macron swipes at Trump tariffs and Greenland threats in call for a stronger EU – Munich Security Conference live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 13/02/2026
Prosecutors’ office says two museum workers, several tour guides and suspected mastermind among those detainedFrench police investigating a suspected €10m (£8.7m) ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre museum in Paris have detained nine people, including two members of staff.“Based on the information available to the museum, we suspect the existence of a network organising large-scale fraud,” a museum spokesperson told Agence France-Presse. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to french police arrest nine people over suspected €10m Louvre ticket fraud. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
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• 13/02/2026
Gus O’Donnell urges Starmer to ‘get a grip’ of ‘disastrous’ advisers as PM heads to Munich Security ConferenceIn a story in the Times today Oliver Wright and Steven Swinford say that “government officials refused to sign off on Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to sack Britain’s most senior civil servant because it would cost the taxpayer a quarter of a million pounds that could not be justified”. They report:In an unprecedented move, senior civil servants told Starmer that ministers would have to ...
This archived item refers to ex-cabinet secretary condemns Starmer’s sacking of Chris Wormald as ‘shabby’ – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
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• 12/02/2026
Downing Street says Wormald to stand down but does not announce replacementHere is video of Jim Ratcliffe making his comment about the UK being “colonised” by immigrants.Kemi Badenoch has urged Keir Starmer to delay the departure of Sir Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, so that he remains in post to oversee the release of government documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s time as ambassador to Washington.It is hard to escape the conclusion that the cabinet secretary is simply the latest p...
This archived item refers to chris Wormald forced out of post as cabinet secretary, No 10 confirms – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 12/02/2026
Wormald steps down ‘by mutual consent’ after a year in post with Antonia Romeo expected to succeed himKeir Starmer has forced out his cabinet secretary, Chris Wormald, with Antonia Romeo likely to succeed him and become the first woman in the job.The prime minister announced on Thursday that Wormald was stepping down “by mutual consent” after just over a year in the job. He is likely to receive a significant payout, with his salary having been about £200,000 a year. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to chris Wormald forced out by Starmer as cabinet secretary. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 12/02/2026
With Chris Wormald being forced out, Romeo is a frontrunner with a reputation for being forthrightAntonia Romeo is not a typical civil servant, according to almost everyone who has worked with or met her in a professional context.Charming, ambitious and not afraid to publicise her own achievements, Romeo was on the shortlist to be cabinet secretary a year ago when Keir Starmer opted instead for a classic “Sir Humphrey” choice in Chris Wormald. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to who is Antonia Romeo and why is she tipped to be the next cabinet secretary?. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/02/2026
Judges’ verdict on embezzlement challenge to determine if far-right leader can stand in 2027 electionDefence lawyers for Marine Le Pen have told a Paris appeals court she did not orchestrate a system to misuse European parliament funds, at the close of an embezzlement trial that will determine whether the far-right leader can run in the 2027 French presidential election.Le Pen’s lawyer, Sandra Chirac Kollarik, told the court on Wednesday: “At no moment did Marine Le Pen imagine that she broke...
This archived item refers to marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/02/2026
Police search for more possible victims of Jacques Leveugle, whose alleged crimes span many countries and date back to 1960sFrench police have made a rare international appeal for victims and witnesses in the case of a 79-year-old former teacher accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 children across five continents from the 1960s until 2022.Police in Grenoble said Jacques Leveugle, who has been in pretrial detention in France since April 2025, was a “textbook example” of a serial sexual...
This archived item refers to france makes international appeal over ex-teacher accused of raping 89 children. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/02/2026
Drop comes as AI firm Altruist launches service that helps advisers create personalised tax strategiesBusiness live – latest updatesWealth managers and price comparison sites have become the latest companies to be hit by fears that their businesses will be disrupted by new artificial intelligence innovations.Shares in UK wealth management firms tumbled on Wednesday morning, after the AI company Altruist Corp launched a service that it said helps advisers create personalised tax strategies by ...
This archived item refers to uK wealth manager and price comparison site shares fall amid AI fears. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/02/2026
Taylor says party in ‘worst position’ since formation and says it needs ‘strong leadership, clear direction’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor has resigned from shadow cabinet and is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership, declaring the party is in the “worst position” since its formation in 1944.Taylor announced Wednesday evening he was resigning from shadow cabinet, the first step in an expected bid to depose the party’s first female...
This archived item refers to angus Taylor resigns from shadow cabinet and says he does not believe Sussan Ley in position to lead Liberals. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 11/02/2026
Follow updates livePM tells Isaac Herzog Australia wants transparency over Zomi Frankcom’s death as pair meet in CanberraGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTurnbull says Liberals should stop ‘chasing Pauline Hanson down a rightwing populist burrow’Turnbull has made no secret that he doesn’t like the party shifting towards the right and believes his former colleagues have spent too much time watching Sky News after dark.The problem the party has got is that it has drift...
This archived item refers to australia politics live: Angus Taylor expected to quit shadow cabinet and launch leadership challenge against Sussan Ley tonight. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 10/02/2026
“It is time for Europe to wake up … If we do not decide for ourselves, we will be swept away,” the French president saidThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has urged Europe to reassert its position in the world, as the continent faces rapidally changing landscape in politics and trade.In an interview with a group of European media outlets, Macron warned that the strategy of bowing down to the US and other geopolitical powers doesn’t work and urged Europe to urgently step up its integration...
This archived item refers to macron says Europe facing ‘profound geopolitical rapture’ amid changes in world order – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 10/02/2026
Teacher who ran school outside Paris was a formative influence on generations of comedians and actors including Helena Bonham Carter and Emma ThompsonMaster clown Philippe Gaulier, the influential founder of France’s École Philippe Gaulier, has died aged 82. Gaulier taught the art of clowning for decades and his students included Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Thompson, Rachel Weisz and Geoffrey Rush.Gaulier died on Monday due to complications from a lung infection. He had a st...
This archived item refers to philippe Gaulier, clown guru and mentor to theatre and comedy greats, dies aged 82. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/02/2026
Fallout begins after tumultuous scenes during protests over Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit. Follow the latest news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, Chris Minns, is making the first of multiple appearances across the media this morning following the violent clashes between police and protesters yesterday evening.He has told Channel Nine’s Today program that police were “put in an impossible situation last night”:It’s worth remembering they...
This archived item refers to australia politics live: Greens MLC claims police at Sydney protest ‘just started assaulting people’; Liberal party room to meet amid leadership spill speculation. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/02/2026
Investors reassured by support for PM after fears about effect of a more left-leaning replacement on public financesBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesUK borrowing costs dipped back on Monday after rising earlier in the day, as cabinet ministers voiced support for the embattled Keir Starmer.The yield, or interest rate, on UK benchmark bonds initially increased on Monday as traders reacted to Sunday’s resignation of the prime minister’s chief of staff, Morgan McSwee...
This archived item refers to rise in UK borrowing costs reverses after cabinet backs Starmer. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/02/2026
Congressman Thomas Massie says commerce secretary ‘has a lot to answer for’ over ties to late convicted sex offenderUS House member Thomas Massie has called for commerce secretary Howard Lutnick – a fellow Republican – to resign over his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Massie, who co-authored a law mandating the release of the so-called Epstein files, appeared Sunday on CNN’s Inside Politics and said Lutnick, a staunch Donald Trump ally, “has a lot to answer for”. Continue...
This archived item refers to republican calls on Trump ally Howard Lutnick to quit cabinet over Epstein files. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/02/2026
David Lammy and Rachel Reeves among senior party members to express confidence in the prime ministerTim Allan said he was standing down to allow Keir Starmer the opportunity to build a new team.In a statement, he said:I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built.I wish the PM and his team every success. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to cabinet ministers rally behind Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for him to resign – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 09/02/2026
Nine members of police’s CRS division allegedly ‘repeatedly struck non-hostile demonstrators’ in Paris in 2018Nine officers from the French riot police have gone on trial in Paris accused of beating peaceful protesters who were sheltering from teargas during the “gilets jaunes” (yellow vests) anti-government demonstrations in 2018.The case at Paris’s criminal court is one of the biggest trials over alleged police violence during the unrest in 2018 and 2019, when hundreds of thousands of prote...
This archived item refers to french riot officers go on trial accused of beating gilets jaunes protesters. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 08/02/2026
Arrests follow discovery on Friday of magistrate and her mother in a garage in south-east of countryFrench authorities have arrested five suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive last week for about 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom plot, prosecutors said on Sunday.The arrests of four men and one woman followed the discovery on Friday of the 35-year-old magistrate and her 67-year-old mother, found injured in a garage in the south-eastern Drome department, the Lyon public...
This archived item refers to french police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 08/02/2026
Pressure grows on Keir Starmer as Labour peer reported to have received payment worth three months’ salary when he quit in SeptemberUK politics live – latest updatesA cabinet minister has called for Peter Mandelson to hand back the payout he received after quitting as ambassador to the US last year, as pressure increased on the prime minister to quit for having appointed him in the first place.Pat McFadden, the welfare secretary, said on Sunday he thought the Labour peer should give back his ...
This archived item refers to mandelson should hand back US ambassador payout, says cabinet minister. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 07/02/2026
Former culture minister Jack Lang resigns from Arab World Institute in Paris and is also subject of tax investigationJack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as head of Paris’s prestigious Arab World Institute after revelations of his past contacts with the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation by French prosecutors.Lang, 86, resigned on Saturday night before he was due to attend an urgent meeting called by the French...
This archived item refers to veteran French politician quits as head of prestigious institute after Epstein links revealed. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 06/02/2026
Letter expresses concerns agreement may involve ‘serious violations of international human rights law’The UN has called on the UK and France to halt the controversial “one in one out” asylum system, warning that there may be “serious violations of international human rights law”.Nine experts, who include seven special rapporteurs, wrote a 20-page letter to Downing Street and Paris on 8 December 2025 outlining detailed concerns about potential breaches of human rights they have identified in t...
This archived item refers to uN urges UK and France to halt ‘one in one out’ asylum system. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 06/02/2026
Founding of diplomatic outposts in Nuuk comes after US made efforts to secure control of Arctic islandOpposition to US has hardened in western Europe after Greenland threat, poll findsEurope live – latest updatesCanada and France are to open diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland on Friday, showing support for their Nato ally Denmark and the Arctic island after US efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.Canada’s foreign minister, Anita Anand, was travellin...
This archived item refers to canada and France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark support. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 05/02/2026
Motion moved by Sarah Hanson-Young defeated after Labor and Liberals voted it down. Follow today’s news liveWho is Israel’s president Isaac Herzog and why is his visit to Australia expected to prompt mass protests?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong says she understands there are many different views held over Herzog’s visit with some, including the Palestine Action Group, still planning to protest Herzog’s arrival in Sydney next week.Asked whether those groups sho...
This archived item refers to australian politics live: Liberals team up with Labor against Greens and Nationals to block Senate inquiry into gambling ads. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 04/02/2026
A number of countries including Australia are investigating X over Grok-produced sexualised deepfakesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, says global regulatory focus on Elon Musk’s X has reached a “tipping point” after a raid of the company’s offices in France this week.The raid on Tuesday was part of an investigation that included alleged offences of complicity in the possession and organised distribution of child abuse imag...
This archived item refers to condemnation of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot reached ‘tipping point’ after French raid, Australia’s eSafety chief says. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 03/02/2026
Far-right leader’s appeal against block on her running for president in 2027 and a four-year sentence is in final stages French state prosecutors have asked appeal court judges to maintain a five-year election ban on the far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of European parliament funds in a fake jobs scandal.If the judges decide to grant the request, Le Pen would probably not be able to run in France’s 2027 presidential election. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to french prosecutors ask appeal court to keep ban on Marine Le Pen running for office. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 03/02/2026
Australians for Prosperity received most of its funding last financial year from Coal Australia, according to disclosures made to the Australian Electoral CommissionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA campaign group that attacked Labor, the Greens and teal independent candidates at the last federal election was almost entirely funded by a coal industry lobby group, analysis of political disclosures reveals.Australians for Prosperity received $3.89m in total political ...
This archived item refers to campaign group behind attack ads on Labor, Greens and teal candidates was funded by coal industry lobby. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 03/02/2026
Prosecutors summon tech billionaire and company’s ex-CEO for questioning as part of expanded investigation Prosecutors have raided the French headquarters of Elon Musk’s social media platform X and summoned the tech billionaire and the company’s former chief executive for questioning as part of an investigation into alleged cybercrime.“A search is under way by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office, the national police cyber unit and Europol,” the Paris prosecutors’ office said ...
This archived item refers to french headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 03/02/2026
The raid is linked to a year-long investigation into alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction by X Offices belonging to Elon Musk’s widely-used social media platform, X, in France are being raided by the Paris prosecutor’s office.A search is being carried out at the French premises of X by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office, a statement read, with the support of Europol. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 03/02/2026
Reserve Bank due to announce decision on interest rates this afternoon. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal politicians have joked they need “divine intervention” at a church service before parliament resumes today.Federal parliamentarians are attending the ecumenical service, before sitting begins later. Media doorstopped most of the MPs on their way in, with reporters asking what they were praying for, whether they needed “forgiveness”,...
This archived item refers to australia politics live: government reveals plan to move low-needs children off NDIS; Victorian Greens MP says cancer treatment ‘a wild ride’. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 02/02/2026
PM Sébastien Lecornu pushed budget through using constitutional powers that avoided vote in parliamentFrance has finally passed a budget for this year after the minority government survived a series of no-confidence votes in a long-running political saga that has unsettled debt markets and alarmed the country’s European partners.The prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, told parliament on Monday, after months of wrangling, that French people “refuse this disorder and want our institutions to fun...
This archived item refers to france passes budget after months of wrangling and no-confidence motions. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 01/02/2026
Seen by rivals as a dangerous rightwinger, others hope the controversial culture minister can snatch Paris from the leftShe was the first woman of north African and Muslim heritage to hold a major French government post and she redefined political celebrity in France. Now Rachida Dati wants to become mayor of Paris and take the city from the left, which has been in power for 25 years.“I want to bring back authority,” Dati, France’s culture minister, told Le Figaro last month, promising a law ...
This archived item refers to the battle for Paris: can Rachida Dati fend off scandal to become next mayor?. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in February 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 31/01/2026
Residents and local authorities are worried about environmental hazards and land devaluation as minister says excess regulations may hinder modern farming practicesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCate Faehrmann, a Greens member of the New South Wales legislative council, will move a private member’s bill next week to give councils more power to regulate blueberry and other berry farms which are expanding throughout the mid-north coast, leading to serious frictions w...
This archived item refers to nSW Greens to move bill to let councils better regulate berry industry as it continues rapid expansion. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 31/01/2026
Revelation that subsidiary of Capgemini is to help trace and expel migrants in US provokes outrage in FranceFrench lawmakers have demanded an explanation after one of the country’s biggest tech companies signed a multimillion dollar contract to help the US enforcement agency ICE trace and expel migrants.The revelation that a subsidiary of Capgemini, a multinational digital services firm listed on the Paris stock exchange, had agreed to provide “skip tracing” – a technique for locating targete...
This archived item refers to french MPs demand explanation over tech firm’s contract to help ICE in US. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 30/01/2026
Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, ran as the party’s candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024UK politics live – latest updatesThe Green party has selected the former mayoral candidate Hannah Spencer to run in the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection.Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber by trade, has resided in the constituency in the past and was the Green candidate for mayor of Manchester during the 2024 election, where she finished fifth behind Labour’s Andy Burnham...
This archived item refers to greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 30/01/2026
Party selects Trafford councillor to contest Gorton and Denton seat as it banks on dwindling Labour support after Burnham rowThe Green party has unveiled Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, as its candidate to stand in the Gorton and Denton byeelection.Her nomination was officially announced on Friday in Longsight, with the decision having been made by local party members in online hustings held last night. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to greens pick former mayoral hopeful Hannah Spencer as Gorton byelection candidate – UK politics live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 30/01/2026
Nationals have eight days given to reconcile with Liberals before opposition leader appoints permanent Liberal-only frontbenchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has appointed an interim Liberal-only shadow cabinet after the two parties split, giving the Nationals just over one week to come back to the table to reform the Coalition.Ley has assigned the old Nationals portfolios to ex...
This archived item refers to sussan Ley unveils all-Liberal interim shadow cabinet after chaotic Coalition split. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 29/01/2026
The Green party has made gains under its leader – but there is also uncertainty aheadThe Greens talk of a “Polanski effect” – a surge of momentum and visibility since Zack Polanski became leader, as the party gains attention in an increasingly fragmented political landscape.The polls offer the clearest signal so far of whether that narrative is borne out in public support. But they are not the only thing to consider and experts say the reality is hard to be certain about. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to the Polanski effect? These charts reveal how much the Greens have advanced. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/01/2026
Ali Akbar, 73, honoured by Emmanuel Macron with National Order of Merit for dedication he pours into workFor more than five decades he’s pounded the pavements of Paris, becoming part of the city’s cultural fabric as he strikes up conversations, greets longtime friends and offers parodies of daily news headlines.On Wednesday, the efforts of the man believed to be France’s last newspaper hawker were recognised, as Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old originally from Pakistan, received one of France’s most ...
This archived item refers to le scoop! France’s last newspaper hawker celebrated with prestigious award. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/01/2026
French president says ‘Greenland is not for sale’ at meeting with Danish and Greenlandic prime ministers in Parisin ParisIn other news, a former French senator has been found guilty of drugging a fellow politician in order to sexually assault her, in a case that has shaken French politics. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to greenland standoff was ‘strategic wake-up call’ for Europe, says Macron – Europe live. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 28/01/2026
Joël Guerriau sentenced to four years in prison after spiking lawmaker’s champagne with ecstasyA French court has found a former senator guilty of drugging a female lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.Joël Guerriau, 68, was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday, of which 18 months must be behind bars.In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support for rape and sexual abuse on 0808 802 9999 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland...
This archived item refers to french former senator found guilty of drugging MP with intent to sexually assault her. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
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• 27/01/2026
Experts are watching for how other countries will react as the ‘real economy’ shifts to cheaper, cleaner energyThe United States has officially exited the Paris climate agreement for the second time, cementing Donald Trump’s renewed break with the primary global venue to address global heating.The move leaves the US as the only country to have withdrawn from the pact, placing it alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries not party to the agreement. While it will not halt global cli...
This archived item refers to ‘Abdication’: Trump formally takes US out of Paris climate agreement for a second time. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/01/2026
French port’s green energy push, evoking second world war spirit of resilience, is seen as a testing ground for reindustrialisationA new cargo and passenger ferry service directly linking Scotland and France could launch later this year as the port of Dunkirk embarks on a €40bn (£35bn) regeneration programme it claims will mirror the second world war resilience for which it is famed.The plans could include a new service between Rosyth in Fife and Dunkirk, eight years after the last freight fe...
This archived item refers to scotland-France ferry could relaunch amid £35bn Dunkirk regeneration plan. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
The Guardian – World
• 27/01/2026
Legislation, which also bans mobile phones in high schools, would make France the second country after Australia to take such a stepFrench lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by president Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.The lower national assembly adopted the text by a vote of 130 to 21 in a lengthy overnight session from Monday to Tuesday. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to french lawmakers vote to ban social media use by under-15s. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
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• 26/01/2026
Party ready to pour resources into byelection after ‘game-changing’ barring of Greater Manchester mayorThe Greens are set to stage an all-out fight to win the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection, with officials in the party arguing they have a real chance of victory after Andy Burnham was barred from applying to be the Labour candidate.The Greens came third in the seat in the general election, nearly 14,000 votes behind Andrew Gwynne, the sitting MP who stepped down last week. But they plan...
This archived item refers to greens launch major push for Gorton and Denton after Burnham blocked. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.
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• 26/01/2026
Men in custody for allegedly broadcasting content likely to incite hatred from French coastFrench authorities have arrested two far-right British activists in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.An order had been issued on Friday prohibiting British activists from gathering for a planned “stop the boats” protest nicknamed Operation Overlord in the departments of Nord and Pas-de-Calais. The order was due to expire at 8am on Monday but was extended for two days. Continue reading...
This archived item refers to two British far-right activists arrested in France. The source originates from The Guardian – World and was published in January 2026.