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The decision comes after supporters of the opposition candidate filed protests questioning the narrow victory for the incumbent, Andrzej Duda. The decision comes after supporters of the opposition candidate filed protests questioning the…

The discussions come as TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company is under scrutiny by the White House and lawmakers. The discussions come as TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company is under scrutiny by the White House and…

Exclusive: health chief says declaration of major incident shows spread not just in BAME groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe declaration of a major incident in Greater Manchester should jolt a…

As many as 300 inmates are said to be still on the run after the gun and bomb attack in Jalalabad. As many as 300 inmates are said to be still on the run after the gun and bomb attack in Jalalabad.

Exclusive: PM ‘initially sympathetic’ but was warned against helping MP who was last week convicted of sexual assault A cabinet minister lobbied the prime minister to help Charlie Elphicke after the Conservative MP was charged…

Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the…

His pledge will create millions of well-paid jobs, boost public transport and cut inequality. It highlights Britain’s lack of ambition• Matthew Pennycook MP is the shadow minister for climate changeThroughout the Democratic party…

Ex-pontiff, 93, has shingles after being in poor health for some time, says German newspaperThe former pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign instead of ruling for life, is seriously ill, a German newspaper has…

‘For some of the crew working nights on the film, cocaine was almost like coffee. I never liked it myself but I wasn’t going to police others’ behaviour’My original script was called The Return of the Blues Brothers…

Australian repatriation project calls for ‘significant shift’ in approach to returning sacred itemsBritain’s departure from the EU and the renewed focus on empire should prompt a “significant shift” in its…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

Belgium sees ICU admissions double; Singapore to use electronic tags to monitor some travellers; global cases pass 18m; Belgium ICU admissions doubleIran death toll three times higher than admitted, says reportBerlin protests against…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

Belgium sees ICU admissions double; Singapore to use electronic tags to monitor some travellers; global cases pass 18m; Belgium ICU admissions doubleIran death toll three times higher than admitted, says reportBerlin protests against…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

Belgium sees ICU admissions double; Singapore to use electronic tags to monitor some travellers; global cases pass 18m; Belgium ICU admissions doubleIran death toll three times higher than admitted, says reportBerlin protests against…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Across the world, people are being threatened, detained and murdered for trying to protect their land. Naomi Larsson speaks to some of those who vow to continue the fight despite the risks. Across the world, people are being threatened,…

‘For some of the crew working nights on the film, cocaine was almost like coffee. I never liked it myself but I wasn’t going to police others’ behaviour’My original script was called The Return of the Blues Brothers…

Ex-pontiff, 93, has shingles after being in poor health for some time, says German newspaperThe former pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign instead of ruling for life, is seriously ill, a German newspaper has…

His pledge will create millions of well-paid jobs, boost public transport and cut inequality. It highlights Britain’s lack of ambition• Matthew Pennycook MP is the shadow minister for climate changeThroughout the Democratic party…

BBC says government papers reveal total is more than 42,000 – far above official toll of 17,000Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOne person is dying from Covid-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state…

The French fashion designer’s simple logo is laden with feminine symbolism, and has become the fashion talking point of the year, with fans from Beyoncé to Adele“Thank you, Queen, for always making us feel so loved…

Australian repatriation project calls for ‘significant shift’ in approach to returning sacred itemsBritain’s departure from the EU and the renewed focus on empire should prompt a “significant shift” in its…

The way members of our second chamber are chosen casts a pall of corruption over WestminsterBoris Johnson’s latest nominations to the House of Lords are shameless. This is no reflection on the individuals concerned, merely on the…

Afghan troops seize prison in Jalalabad after assault left more than 50 people injuredAt least 29 people have died after Islamic State militants attacked a prison in eastern Afghanistan that is believed to be holding hundreds of Isis…

Talks ongoing over record fee for an English playerSancho expected to sign five-year deal at Old TraffordManchester United are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho for an initial €100m (£90m)…

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world, including a balloon ascent and a deep space experience Continue reading... The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the…

Moscow says it will start production next month and mass immunisation by OctoberCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian government claims to have stolen a march on dozens of global rivals –…

31-year-old winger wants a three-year contractArsenal willing to give that to Brazil internationalWillian is edging closer to leaving Chelsea on a free after rejecting the club’s latest attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year…

Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the…

Belgium facing ‘extensive’ spread of cases; global cases pass 18m; Melbourne braces for further lockdown measuresGlobal report: coronavirus cases double every six weeksTwo cruise ships hit by coronavirus weeks after industry…

US reported record 1.87m new Covid-19 cases in JulyAnti-abortion centers received at least $4m from bailout fundsMicrosoft pursues TikTok deal as Pompeo says Trump will take actionSign up to our First Thing newsletter 2.46pm BST Texas…

UK factory output at three-year high, Eurozone output highest since April 2018 – PMI surveysGold hits new record high of $1,984.66 an ounceHSBC steps up 35,000 job cuts amid Covid-19 profit plunge TikTok reportedly relocating to…

Talks ongoing over record fee for an English playerSancho expected to sign five-year deal at Old TraffordManchester United are in advanced negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho for an initial €100m (£90m)…

Afghan troops seize prison in Jalalabad after assault left more than 50 people injuredAt least 29 people have died after Islamic State militants attacked a prison in eastern Afghanistan that is believed to be holding hundreds of Isis…

The way members of our second chamber are chosen casts a pall of corruption over WestminsterBoris Johnson’s latest nominations to the House of Lords are shameless. This is no reflection on the individuals concerned, merely on the…

Hume won global acclaim for his efforts towards achieving Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland‘Hero and peacemaker’: John Hume rememberedJohn Hume, the former SDLP leader, Nobel peace prize winner and leading player in the…

31-year-old winger wants a three-year contractArsenal willing to give that to Brazil internationalWillian is edging closer to leaving Chelsea on a free after rejecting the club’s latest attempts to persuade him to sign a new two-year…

Moscow says it will start production next month and mass immunisation by OctoberCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Russian government claims to have stolen a march on dozens of global rivals –…

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world, including a balloon ascent and a deep space experience Continue reading... The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the…

Action needs long-term commitments to be is more than ‘PR stunt’, employees sayCurrent and former Facebook moderators have called for the unprecedented advertiser boycott of the site to be extended to prove that the action is…