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Read More Penny Wong leads grilling of department secretary Simon Atkinson at Senate estimates The head of Australia’s infrastructure department has agreed that it looks as though officials attempted to cover up an inflated valuation for a controversial land sale connected to the second Sydney airport – and insists that he’s embarked on a clean-up…

Read More Trump attempts to save himself in battlegrounds as Covid surges Weekly case average is rising in 48 of the 50 states Whitmer: Trump ‘inciting domestic terrorism’ with rally chant Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 12.04pm BST Over at Politico, Natasha Bertran and Kyle Cheney have this…

Read MoreChief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, has been placed on a ventilator at an Israeli hospital.Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, has been placed on a ventilator at an Israeli hospital.

Read More Presidential election win for Luis Arce would mark stunning leftwing political comeback Exit polls have suggested that Evo Morales’ leftwing party has pulled off a stunning political comeback in Bolivia’s presidential election, although an official result has yet to emerge. Two private surveys projected that Luis Arce, the candidate for Morales’ Movimiento al…

Read MoreMuslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.Muslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.

Read More Memo explains reasons behind Scotland Yard decision not to routinely release footage Scotland Yard has decided not to routinely release its own video footage of controversial incidents after internal reviews showed errors by officers, a leaked document reveals. The Met has been plagued by a flurry of social media videos raising concerns about…

Read More Ebola survivors showing no antibodies found to still have lasting capacity to fight virus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Immunity from the deadly Ebola virus could last years after the infection, the world’s longest study of survivors by British and Guinean scientists has concluded in findings that could have…

Read More<p>South Africa and India’s joint proposal has come up against resistance in the WTO from developed nations&nbsp;</p><p>South Africa and India’s joint proposal has come up against resistance in the WTO from developed nations&nbsp;</p>

Read More French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has vowed to crack down on “enemy” Muslim groups and extremism online in response to the gruesome murder of a middle school teacher, Samuel Paty. “Arrests have been made since Sunday. Police operations have been underway since this morning, and will continue. There are very numerous and concern…

Read MoreCabbage prices have surged an eye-watering 60 percent due to extreme weather, hurting makers of the spicy Korean staple.Cabbage prices have surged an eye-watering 60 percent due to extreme weather, hurting makers of the spicy Korean staple.

Read MoreThe Indian army says it has arrested a Chinese soldier in Ladakh, where the two countries have been engaged in a months-long military standoff.The Indian army says it has arrested a Chinese soldier in Ladakh, where the two countries have been engaged in a months-long military standoff.

Read MoreUS top infectious disease expert said he was worried after the ‘superspreader event’ at the White House on September 26.US top infectious disease expert said he was worried after the ‘superspreader event’ at the White House on September 26.

Read MoreEtihad Airways flight landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport on Monday, later departing with Israeli delegation on board.Etihad Airways flight landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport on Monday, later departing with Israeli delegation on board.

Read MoreJyoti Paswan cycled 1,200km in May with her injured father on the back, drawing adulation and international headlines.Jyoti Paswan cycled 1,200km in May with her injured father on the back, drawing adulation and international headlines.

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Read MorePolice arrested Shady Abu Zaid in May 2018 after plain-clothed security officers raided his house in Cairo.Police arrested Shady Abu Zaid in May 2018 after plain-clothed security officers raided his house in Cairo.

Read MoreMoscow sells weapons to Armenia and Azerbaijan but has also led attempts for a truce.Moscow sells weapons to Armenia and Azerbaijan but has also led attempts for a truce.

Read More Etihad Airways Flight No. 9607 landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion international airport just after 7 a.m. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed for Abu Dhabi later Monday with an Israeli travel and tourism delegation on board, according to an Etihad statement. Etihad said it plans regular passenger flights between the countries in the future and…

Read More The Polish government has decided to open a temporary field hospital at PGE Narodowy, the nation’s largest football stadium, in preparation for a possible overload of the hospitals due to a surge of Covid-19. PGE Narodowy, also known as National Stadium, is one of several locations earmarked by the government to be used…

Read MoreKoalas’ survival under threat from disease to bushfires and urban encroachment of their habitat.Koalas’ survival under threat from disease to bushfires and urban encroachment of their habitat.

Read More<p>Besides prime minister Jacinda Ardern, female politicians form a significant chunk of New Zealand’s newly elected parliament</p><p>Besides prime minister Jacinda Ardern, female politicians form a significant chunk of New Zealand’s newly elected parliament</p>

Read More Chinese data disappoints markets but shares boosted by hopes of US fiscal package and a coronavirus vaccine by year-end 7.59am BST Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business. China has become the first major economy to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Read MoreErsin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, is elected president.Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, is elected president.

Read More There are still those who ask ‘what was she wearing’. An urgent conversation is needed about toxic masculinity and consent There has been growing outrage among Bangladeshi citizens over the past two weeks at a string of gruesome gang rapes and sexual assaults reported in the media. There is a deep lack of…

Read MoreNew report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea’s pre-trial detention system.New report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea’s pre-trial detention system.

Read More There were tense scenes in the streets of Santiago as demonstrators clashed with police on the first anniversary of mass protests over inequality that left more than 30 dead and thousands injured. The rallies were largely peaceful early on, but were later marred by the incidents of violence and confrontations with police. Protesters…

Read MoreGovernment’s scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases.Government’s scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases.

Read More<p>Authorities are trying to negotiate with the man and bring him down safely&nbsp;</p><p>Authorities are trying to negotiate with the man and bring him down safely&nbsp;</p>

Read MoreCrown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say.

Read More From the frequency of attacks to the scope of ambition, racist terror groups – encouraged by the president, are showing unparalleled activity in the modern era On 6 October Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of homeland security, released his department’s annual assessment of violent threats to the nation. Analysts didn’t have to dig…

Read More As stereotypes are slowly being dismantled, we look at, among other things, male desire, love and mental health as we reassess what it takes to be a man What does it mean to be a man in 2020? This is the complicated question our new Guardian US series, The State of Men, sets…

Read More Band repaid money plus fines and interest but case at different court could land them in jail The Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós have claimed they face financial ruin or even jail following an “unjust and draconian” second prosecution for tax evasion. The band said the looming second court trial had caused them…

Read More Investors group urges UK regulators to impose measure on premium-listed companies An influential group of investors is urging UK regulators to make climate risk reporting mandatory for nearly 500 FTSE-listed firms. The Investment Association (IA), which represents 250 members with £8.5tn in assets, has thrown its weight behind calls for compulsory environmental disclosures,…

Read More From a new couple buying a house to a diagnosis that helped a family reunite, five people share their positive life changes For Rose de la Font and Aagash Vadera from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, lockdown has been a “really good acid test” for their 11-month relationship. “We figured out how to live together…

Read More Tova O’Brien’s interview with Jami-Lee Ross, who has been accused of spreading misinformation, praised as ‘a masterclass’ A New Zealand journalist is being praised around the world for her determined effort to shut down the spread of Covid-19 conspiracy theories during an interview with a minor party politician. Newshub’s political editor, Tova O’Brien,…