Most extreme abortion law in US takes effect in Texas
Most extreme abortion law in US takes effect in Texas
This article titled “Most extreme abortion law in US takes effect in Texas” was written by Mary Tuma, for The Guardian on Wednesday 1st September 2021 11.25 UTC
The most radical abortion law in the US has gone into effect, despite legal efforts to block it.
A near-total abortion ban in Texas empowers any private citizen to sue an abortion provider who violates the law, opening the floodgates…
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Coronavirus live news: WHO monitoring new Mu variant; France rolls out booster jabs for over-65s and vulnerable
Coronavirus live news: WHO monitoring new Mu variant; France rolls out booster jabs for over-65s and vulnerable
This article titled “Coronavirus live news: WHO monitoring new Mu variant; France rolls out booster jabs for over-65s and vulnerable” was written by Clea Skopeliti (now) Tom Ambrose and Helen Sullivan (earlier), for theguardian.com on Wednesday 1st September 2021 12.00 UTC
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Reddit has been hit by a user rebellion over the online discussion forum’s failure to tackle misinformation…
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UK judge orders rightwing extremist to read classic literature or face prison
UK judge orders rightwing extremist to read classic literature or face prison
This article titled “UK judge orders rightwing extremist to read classic literature or face prison” was written by Caroline Davies, for theguardian.com on Wednesday 1st September 2021 10.03 UTC
A former student who downloaded almost 70,000 white supremacist documents and bomb-making instructions has escaped jail “by the skin of his teeth” after being told to read classic literature by Dickens,…
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US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic defeats Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune – as it happened!
US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic defeats Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune – as it happened!
This article titled “US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic defeats Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune – as it happened!” was written by Bryan Armen Graham at Flushing Meadows, for theguardian.com on Wednesday 1st September 2021 01.50 UTC
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That’s all for our minute-by-minute coverage today. Do check back shortly for a full report of day two’s action and thanks as always for following along with…
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Taliban advances in Afghanistan ‘deeply concerning’, says Pentagon – as it happened
Taliban advances in Afghanistan ‘deeply concerning’, says Pentagon – as it happened
TThis article titled “Taliban advances in Afghanistan ‘deeply concerning’, says Pentagon – as it happened” was written by Sam Levin (now) and Joan E Greve (earlier), for theguardian.com on Saturday 14th August 2021 00.19 UTC
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Summary
That’s all for today, thanks for following along. Some key links and developments:
The Pentagon said it was “deeply concerned” about the…
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Coronavirus live news: Russia sets new record daily death toll; at least 66 die in Iraq Covid hospital fire
Coronavirus live news: Russia sets new record daily death toll; at least 66 die in Iraq Covid hospital fire
This article titled “Coronavirus live news: Russia sets new record daily death toll; at least 66 die in Iraq Covid hospital fire” was written by Mattha Busby (now); Martin Belam and Helen Sullivan (earlier), for theguardian.com on Tuesday 13th July 2021 11.33 UTC
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As greater Sydney prepares for its fourth week of lockdown, a multibillion-dollar Covid assistance package has been…
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Coronavirus live news: Thailand confirms record community cases; Pfizer to ask for third dose approval
Coronavirus live news: Thailand confirms record community cases; Pfizer to ask for third dose approval
This article titled “Coronavirus live news: Thailand confirms record community cases; Pfizer to ask for third dose approval” was written by Martin Belam (now) and Helen Sullivan (earlier), for theguardian.com on Friday 9th July 2021 08.34 UTC
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My colleague Nicola Slawson is at the helm of the UK Covid and politics live blog today. You can follow the latest UK lines there…
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Adani blasted over ‘toxic’ $4bn plan to use Australian coal to make plastic in India
Adani blasted over ‘toxic’ $4bn plan to use Australian coal to make plastic in India
This article titled “Adani blasted over ‘toxic’ $4bn plan to use Australian coal to make plastic in India ” was written by Graham Readfearn, for theguardian.com on Friday 18th June 2021 06.56 UTC
The owners of the controversial Carmichael mine in Queensland want to build a US$4bn plant in India that would use Australian coal to make plastic.
Adani Enterprises, which owns the Carmichael…
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Post-Covid work patterns must not be imposed by bosses with an eye on cost
Post-Covid work patterns must not be imposed by bosses with an eye on cost
This article titled “Post-Covid work patterns must not be imposed by bosses with an eye on cost” was written by , for The Observer on Sunday 20th June 2021 06.00 UTC
The pandemic has triggered more than a few arguments about the future of work. Some employers have made it clear to staff that there is an office desk waiting for them when all the lockdown restrictions have lifted. Goldman Sachs…
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The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong
The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong
This article titled “The Observer view on China’s human rights abuses in Hong Kong” was written by Observer editorial, for The Observer on Sunday 20th June 2021 05.30 UTC
China did not wait long to demonstrate its contempt for last weekend’s criticism by G7 countries of human rights abuses in Hong Kong. By ordering the arrest of the editor-in-chief and four senior executives of the Apple Daily…
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The ‘human rights’ sex trade case that will harm women
The ‘human rights’ sex trade case that will harm women
This article titled “The ‘human rights’ sex trade case that will harm women” was written by Julie Bindel, for The Observer on Saturday 19th June 2021 18.26 UTC
A case to be heard in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg this week could have disastrous consequences for those campaigning to eradicate prostitution.
The hearing is the first step in determining whether France’s laws on…
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India hold on to draw women’s Test match against England – as it happened
India hold on to draw women’s Test match against England – as it happened
This article titled “India hold on to draw women’s Test match against England – as it happened” was written by Will Unwin (now) and Simon Burnton (earlier), for theguardian.com on Saturday 19th June 2021 17.29 UTC
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Player of the match.
Shafali Verma, a very popular winner of the Player of the Match award. What a gem. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/XNKjvGxyAP
— Adam Collins…
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Biden threatened with communion ban over position on abortion
Biden threatened with communion ban over position on abortion
This article titled “Biden threatened with communion ban over position on abortion ” was written by Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent, for The Observer on Saturday 19th June 2021 17.36 UTC
Roman Catholic bishops in the US have voted to press ahead with moves that could result in Joe Biden being banned from receiving communion because of his stance on abortion, and that risks increasing…
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Coronavirus live news: Brazil records more than 500,000 deaths from Covid; US has given more than 317,100,000 jabs – as it happened
Coronavirus live news: Brazil records more than 500,000 deaths from Covid; US has given more than 317,100,000 jabs – as it happened
This article titled “Coronavirus live news: Brazil records more than 500,000 deaths from Covid; US has given more than 317,100,000 jabs – as it happened ” was written by Nadeem Badshah (now) and Kevin Rawlinson and Jedidajah Otte (earlier), for theguardian.com on Saturday 19th June 2021 23.00 UTC
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A summary of today’s developments
Brazil surpassed 500,000 deaths from Covid-19 on…
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Get ready to scroll: three graphs to help you make sense of the AstraZeneca vaccine risk
Get ready to scroll: three graphs to help you make sense of the AstraZeneca vaccine risk
This article titled “Get ready to scroll: three graphs to help you make sense of the AstraZeneca vaccine risk” was written by Hassan Vally for the Conversation, for theguardian.com on Sunday 20th June 2021 02.09 UTC
Last week’s announcement that the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine would now only be recommended for Australians over 60 has highlighted the many ways we think about risk.
The decision…
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Coronavirus live news: Belgium to vaccinate 16- and 17-year-olds next month; Italy gives 600,000 jabs in a day
Coronavirus live news: Belgium to vaccinate 16- and 17-year-olds next month; Italy gives 600,000 jabs in a day
This article titled “Coronavirus live news: Belgium to vaccinate 16- and 17-year-olds next month; Italy gives 600,000 jabs in a day” was written by Edna Mohamed (now); Kevin Rawlinson and Nicola Slawson (earlier), for theguardian.com on Saturday 5th June 2021 20.52 UTC
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According to the latest health ministry data, Brazil registers 66,017 new cases and 1,689 new coronavirus-related…
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‘We must speak the truth’: Liz Cheney defiant ahead of ouster from top Republican job
‘We must speak the truth’: Liz Cheney defiant ahead of ouster from top Republican job
This article titled “‘We must speak the truth’: Liz Cheney defiant ahead of ouster from top Republican job” was written by Maanvi Singh, for theguardian.com on Wednesday 12th May 2021 03.00 UTC
On the eve of a vote almost certain to remove her from a leadership role in the Republican party, a defiant Liz Cheney embraced her fall from party grace and offered a final appeal to her colleagues:…
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