Labour accused of ‘climate vandalism’ by Green leader Polanski after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live

Jackdaw approval is a step towards a grownup North Sea policy

Government decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zeroBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham hit the nail on the (well)head in his first fortnight as prime minister when he said: “The question isn’t whether Britain will still be using oil and gas, the question is, where does it come from?”It was a nod towards several awkward energy facts. First,

Ukraine talks: What progress after US envoy met with Zelensky?

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on his end, met with the US official in Norway Tuesday. What progress has been made in Oslo? Ophélie Jacobson explains.

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.

UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next yearBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that has pushed up the cost of diesel to record levels.In a blow to John Healey before his first budget as chancellor in a week’s time, the Office for Nat

Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard, US envoy says

After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard, US envoy says

After the meeting, Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American taken captive by Russian forces years ago in Ukraine.

Nigeria confirms Ebola case, as Congo outbreak spreads

The patient had recently traveled from Uganda to Nigeria.

US envoy Witkoff in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live

The meeting comes after the US official held ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in NorwayDuring their initial exchange, relayed via the Russian state news agency Tass, Putin reportedly said that he was interested in restoring ties and economic cooperation with the US, as he praised the diesel deal with Trump.He also recalled Trump’s comments on the need to end the Russian war of aggression in Ukr

Russia energy sanctions will stay despite US diesel deal, von der Leyen says

The Commission president warned that “Russia is not a trusted supplier of energy."

Attack on Australian MP Haines: How threats against legislators have soared

Abuse, threats against Australian lawmakers are rising in a country where political violence has historically been rare.

More Russians are settling in the EU with each year of war in Ukraine

Eurostat data show 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits at the end of 2025, with Germany, Spain and Estonia hosting the largest communities.

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

UK approves Jackdaw gas field after years in limbo

Drilling is set to begin in the controversial North Sea plot as the government seeks to tackle high energy costs. Environmental groups have criticized the move and called for more clean energy.

Blast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military camp

Smoke seen rising near airport in Aden as Houthis say they attacked a military camp with a ballistic missile.

‘A powerful warning’: will Europe’s angry protests lead to real political change?

Hamstrung governments seem to have no answer to the public’s furious demands, making further discontent likelyEurope live – latest updatesIn France, it was the piles of wheelie bins stacked up against school entrances that first hinted at the scale of student anger over crumbling classrooms and teacher shortages. In Spain, it was a tent camp that steadily grew in the heart of the capital as reside

Italy deploys army and approves tougher anti-riot laws after violence

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced the deployment of 500 troops to Milan to assist police following clashes in the city. Meloni said a cabinet meeting also approved measures to make the detention of minors easier and to impose fines on their parents for any damage. Story by Morgan Ayre.

The value assessment of cancer medicines must account for how trials have changed

‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis

Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again.

Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

A student protest movement has gripped Serbia for two years. This weekend it will try to take power

Unorthodox campaign is challenging the ruling party’s 14-year reign with a bold democratic experimentOn a cool autumn evening, a team of Serbian student volunteers went canvassing in the housing estates of Krnjača, a Belgrade suburb. They were equipped with lanyards emblazoned with the word “victory”, a stock list of questions and a mobile app that mapped visited homes and the level of support in

What is happening to UK prices?

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.

Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion

The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.

LeBron James’s 76ers beat NY Knicks on NBA’s opening night at MSG

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated NBA champions New York Knicks 106-100 as the new NBA season tipped off.

US sanctions target Iran's rail sector as Tehran shifts cargo from sea routes to overland corridors

As US sanctions expand to Iran's rail sector, Tehran is relying more heavily on overland links with China and Central Asia. But capacity constraints, delays and costs limit rail's ability to replace maritime trade.

Trump snaps at reporter, ordering him to be quiet

US President Donald Trump became visibly angry as he berated a reporter who attempted to ask a question.

UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaignersWhat does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?UK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, a widely expected move that will nonetheless dismay environmental campaigners and a number of Labour M

Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153

South Sudan authorities say Sudan's army launched drone attack on market, as MSF says it is treating 20 wounded people.

Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield

Critics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energyUK politics live – latest updatesClimate campaigners and green experts have condemned the government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.They said approval for the site would jeopardise the UK’s climate targets, fail to reduce the cost of li

Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal

A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.

Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia

Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.

Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack as suspect appears in court

Doctors have amputated both of Helen Haines legs after the Australian lawmaker was hit in an apparent deliberate attack. The suspected driver involved in the attack has appeared in court.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups

Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday, as the teams clash for the 16th time in Europe's premier club competition.

Israeli soldiers mock Lebanese home they rigged with explosives

Israeli soldiers in Southern Lebanon are seen ‘jokingly’ giving a tour of a displaced family’s home.

Europe is in trouble, and it is blaming Muslims

A recent European Parliament resolution shows the European mainstream is fully embracing an Islamophobic agenda.

Making Marie Antoinette review – sweet Coppola home movie reveals the family business

Shot by Sofia’s mother Eleanor this documentary shows something of the strain of shooting a period piece, but is a far cry from the tumultuous portrait of her husband in Hearts of Darkness It is 20 years since the release of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette starring Kirsten Dunst; it is a supportively unjudging, unironised study of the queen’s early years before the 1789 revolution, lavishly and a

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

‘It’s hard for us’: Paris small businesses bear brunt of protest violence

Shopkeepers - including those from immigrant backgrounds - count losses from violence last weekend.

‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors

Police violence and use of crowd-control weapons deepen mistrust between French authorities and demonstrators.

Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to ‘double down’ on kindness

Independent senator’s goals ‘much bigger’ than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to National Press ClubGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastHe’s six foot tall and full of muscle, but David Pocock’s real strength is often sounding like the most sensible, commonsense voice in the room.At his first speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday, he said he wasn’t la

Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Witkoff's talks with Zelenskyy as 'positive', as efforts to end war intensify.

Cleanup efforts begin in flood-hit eastern Spain after deadly torrential rain

Torrential rain flooded eastern Spain, leaving at least four dead. Crews carried out more than 400 rescues in the Valencia region, officials said Monday.

Burnham’s gas gamble: Why he’s approved Jackdaw

The government has approved the Jackdaw gas field. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate commitments. Critics say the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto – and makes Andy Burnham look like he’s living in a “parallel […]

The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US

The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.

A gen Z protest movement could be about to oust Serbia’s strongman. Here’s why that will shake Europe | Misha Glenny

Student activists seem set to defeat Aleksandar Vučić at the ballot box this Sunday. The EU should never have written off Serbian democracyHistory may not be about to repeat itself in Serbia, but it is beginning to rhyme. Just over a quarter of a century ago, Serbian citizens turned out to vote in large numbers to inflict a historic defeat on the then strongman in Belgrade, Slobodan Milošević, who

Germany news: 'Tech error' brings early cigarette tax hike

Germany's Finance Ministry has said the tax hike went into effect months early due to a "technical error." AfD co-Chair Alice Weidel will present "A New Deal for Europe" in Strasbourg. Follow DW for the latest.

Football: German coach Hürzeler flying high in Premier League

Fabian Hürzeler is younger than his star player, a fellow Premier League German. But, contrary to his reputation in his homeland, Hürzeler has become a popular figure both on and off the pitch in England.

Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them

In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

Dramatic footage shows ferry engulfed in flames off Indonesia

All passengers and crew were rescued after the KMP Batumandi ferry caught fire near Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.

UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget

Government paid £10.9bn in debt interest, the highest September figure since records beganBusiness live – latest updatesThe Treasury ran a higher than expected budget deficit of £24.5bn last month as rising inflation pushed up the interest paid on government debt, increasing pressure on John Healey before his budget next week.Official figures show the government paid £10.9bn in debt interest: the

US envoy meets Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

US envoy meets Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy

Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. It comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy in Norway.

Man United’s Carrick doesn’t ‘need reassurance’ despite team’s horror start

Manchester United manager's troubles grow as seven players are out injured before a Champions League trip to Como.

Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

Helen Haines’s second leg amputated but she is stable and ‘a fighter’, husband says – as it happened

Independent MP was struck by a car on Monday and her alleged attacker appeared in court on Wednesday‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentAnthony Albanese has described the police interview on Tuesday with Brendan Nugent as “extensive” but that the motivation of the alleged “violent” att

India news: India-US trade deal 'pretty close,' says Trump

US President Donald Trump hinted that the US-India trade deal could look different from the previous ones. Follow DW for more.

No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment

AFP commissioner says MPs are generally concerned about growing volume of abuse and intimidationFollow our live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of the Australian federal police has condemned a “febrile” political environment that has seen one person charged every week over the alleged threatening of MPs, as Victoria announces new steps to

Who owns India’s textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production?

Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson.

US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting

Moscow says it is prepared to consider economic proposals from Washington but will not make political concessions, while the Kremlin insists that a lasting settlement on Russia's terms, rather than a temporary energy ceasefire, remains its objective.

Helen Haines has lost both legs after alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind are in good shape’, husband says

Haines is in stable condition. Surgeons tried to save her right leg but both have now been amputated due to injuriesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent MP Helen Haines has lost both legs but remains in a stable condition, two days after an alleged targeted attack near her electorate office in north-east Victoria.Haines, the federal MP for Indi, had been in a

Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles.

How toxic wildfire haze is affecting daily life in Indonesia's cities

Wildfires have blanketed Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, in toxic haze for weeks, leaving residents struggling with persistent coughs, falling incomes and disrupted education.

Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut

Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted.

This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?

As glaciers melt and permafrost thaws, Longyearbyen, on the remote Arctic islands of Svalbard, faces climate-induced problems from tap water to housebuilding to landslides• Heavy metals make Norwegian village’s tap water toxicOn a rugged mountain plateau of snow-dusted rocks, in the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a glaciologist, Andy Hodson, points out the “ears” of ice, white against the rock, t

Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling

Court of appeal decision prevents woman from suing police and CPS for disclosing her address to violent ex-partnerThe Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she hopes the UK’s highest court “sees sense” and overturns a ruling preventing a domestic abuse survivor from suing Sussex police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for disclosing her address to her violent ex-partner.Phillips said that if the

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger 'good idea' as companies explore union

Musk confirmed the long standing speculation of a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX but warned that it would be premature to assume it is happening for sure.

Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case

Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.

Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ

The loss, up from $13bn in the same period last year, was driven by accounting charges, according to the report.

OpenAI says its agents turned off own safeguards

ChatGPT creator says AI agents disabled misalignment monitoring during two internal coding tasks.

Which countries and players have won the most Ballon d’Or awards?

Argentina's Lionel Messi has won all of his country's eight prizes, while Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has won five.

Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right

Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.

Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly played Taylor Swift’s No Body, No Crime during body disposal, court told

Friend of accused double murderer tells supreme court that van had lemony smell and blue tarp in back before Bunnings stopGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeau Lamarre-Condon played Taylor Swift’s song No Body, No Crime while attempting to dispose of two corpses, a court has heard.The NSW supreme court has been told he was driving to Bungonia with a friend when the song w

AFP warns Australia of ‘tsunami of youth crime’ and radicalisation accelerated by AI

Children as young as 12 among dozens subject to federal police operations since 2020, parliamentary inquiry hearsGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is facing a “tsunami” of youth crime as artificial intelligence accelerates the pace and scale of radicalisation, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.The Australian federal police acting deputy commissioner Sandra Booth

Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters

Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters

Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hourWes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get more young people into defence industry jobs after pushback from trade unions, the Guardian understands.The defence secretary had been due to announce the proposals on Thursday, but some unions in the sector are understood

‘A difficult line’: meet the editors tackling Wikipedia’s arms trade pages

Volunteers and new recruits come together for ‘wikithon’ to put more detail about industry into public domain“Anyone can edit Wikipedia,” the adage goes. But, it turns out, a relatively small number actually do.What is worthy of a digital page in the world’s largest and most-read encyclopedia is decided by roughly 270,000 active volunteers, enthusiasts who populate the online resource with informa

From strife-torn France to the UK, rightwing populists win when they stir chaos while promising order | Rafael Behr

Marine Le Pen and Donald Trump are arsonists who play at being firefighters. Nigel Farage is finding that act harder to pull off in Andy Burnham’s BritainAn election where one side represents chaos will nearly always be won by the party that promises order instead. Public fatigue after years of turbulent Tory rule accounted for Labour’s 2024 landslide victory more than any policy in Keir Starmer’s

Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says

Archaeologist says skeleton inside coffin inscribed to Valerius Amandinus is likely to be remains of 11th-century abbotIt has all the ingredients of a chilling mystery: the skeleton of an unknown man discovered within a Roman sarcophagus unearthed in the grounds of Westminster Abbey.Now an expert has said he has solved the longstanding “who-is-it”, suggesting the remains belonged to a medieval abb

Troubled waters: life during wartime for Iranians on the strait of Hormuz

Despite US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran’s attacks on shipping, the waterway still has to provide a lifeline for those that live and work thereCapt Farouq turns the wheel as he watches the ferry terminal of Bandar Abbas grow smaller, its bright lights flickering in the distance.In front of him, the navigation radar beeps periodically, its green and pink lights glowing in the darkness. The ferry, t

UK watchdogs urged to tackle suicide social media content after death of girl, 14

Adriana Retyte took her own life after viewing ‘high-risk’ material on the video-sharing platform TikTokA 14-year-old schoolgirl’s death after TikTok served her suicide content has prompted renewed calls for UK watchdogs to crack down on “toxic” social media feeds.Adriana Retyte, a pupil at Langley school in Norfolk, took her own life after she viewed videos and images related to suicide on the vi

Rising emissions and temperatures: The cost of Trump's climate retreat is now clear

The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining.

Australia’s largest datacentre operator NextDC’s shares dive as Melbourne expansion delayed

NextDC tells investors plans to double the size of its west Melbourne datacentre have hit obstacle after community objects to 22 metres-high power polesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s largest datacentre operator has been forced to delay the controversial expansion of its M3 site in Melbourne’s west amid a pause in construction of new 22m power poles following

Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff

Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.

UK government expected to approve Jackdaw gas field

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.

Russia releases US citizen accused of fighting for Ukraine, Putin says during Witkoff meeting

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg Wednesday after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. Putin said during the meeting that Russia had released US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who has been imprisoned for years in Russia after being charged of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine.

Alberta’s “no” to separation gives Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians

Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together.

New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and cabinet members sworn in

Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last.

Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protests

Italy's government approves sending 500 troops to Milan after clashes and protests.

Brussels goes looking for billions to fund Ukraine

With Washington’s support for Kyiv increasingly uncertain, Brussels is looking to its allies to help keep Ukraine afloat. The price tag: €70 billion. On today’s show, Zoya Sheftalovich and Kathryn Carlson discuss how the EU hopes to persuade Canada, Britain and Japan to help foot the bill — and whether closer trade and defense ties […]

Fifth foreign firm pulls out of controversial Israeli cable car project to East Jerusalem

Rights groups say the planned 1.4km route, which ends at compound run by far-right settler group Elad, will displace Palestinians and reshape the cultural landscapeA fifth foreign company has pulled out of a plan to build a cable car from West to East Jerusalem that threatens to involve the seizure of land and property rights from dozens of Palestinian families along its route, but local authoriti