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bbc_feedThe major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
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Australia in control of second Test despite late England fightback
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:52 pmbbc_feedEngland take three late wickets but are left to rue five dropped catches as Australia close on 378-6 at stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby home
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:35 pmbbc_feedAgency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.
Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:33 pmbbc_feedThe biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.
Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:31 pmbbc_feedThe European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
Labour announces plans to lift 550,000 children out of poverty – UK politics live
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:55 pmguardianworldnews_feedStarmer hails child poverty strategy as a ‘moral mission’ which will include measures to help with childcare and getting families out of temporary housing
Readers may be aware, going into the weekend, that Edinburgh airport had to temporarily suspend flights this morning due to technical issues.
The delays lasted about an hour. A report here:
Continue reading...Ukraine war live: Putin says ‘many agreements’ signed with Modi amid US trade pressure
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:50 pmguardianworldnews_feedPutin, on visit to India, says Russia is ready to continue to provide uninterrupted fuel supplies to the country
Russia and India will reshape their defence ties to take account of New Delhi’s push for self-reliance, the two countries said in a joint statement after a summit between president Putin and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.
“In response to India’s aspirations for self-reliance, the partnership is currently being reoriented toward joint research and development, as well as the production of advanced defence platforms,” the statement said.
Continue reading...World Cup draw buildup, Slot wants ‘top four’ return for Liverpool, and more – football live
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:49 pmguardianworldnews_feed⚽ All the latest updates heading into the weekend’s action
⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email David
Back to domestic matters and last night’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Despite looking absolutely woeful against Liverpool, West Ham managed to nick a point with a late equaliser against Manchester United. Ruben Amorim was pretty miffed it’s fair to say.
Ashes news. Quick plug for our other live blog. It was looking a bit grim for England but then two quick wickets! What a catch by Will Jacks! Rob Smyth has the details.
Continue reading...guardianworldnews_feedFootage seen by US senators shows two unarmed, shirtless men struggling to stay afloat before they were killed, sources say
Two men who survived a US airstrike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean clung to the wreckage for an hour before they were killed in a second attack, according a video of the episode shown to senators in Washington.
The men were shirtless, unarmed and carried no visible radio or other communications equipment. They also appeared to have no idea what had just hit them, or that the US military was weighing whether to finish them off, two sources familiar with the recording told Reuters.
Continue reading...Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:16 pmguardianworldnews_feedExclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
A group of Holocaust survivors have demanded Nigel Farage tell the truth and apologise for the antisemitic comments that fellow pupils of Dulwich college allege he made toward Jewish pupils.
The Reform UK leader has said he never racially abused anyone with intent but may have engaged in “banter in a playground”.
Continue reading...Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:07 pmbbc_news_americas_feedEuropean politicians have begun to react, with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul saying his country did not need "outside advice".
Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
Dec. 4th, 2025 11:59 pmbbc_news_americas_feedIt follows reports Trump clashed with the previous architect over the size and scope of the addition.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:34 pmbbc_feedThe deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and Warner Bros streaming service HBO Max.
Residents remain out of 200 homes in major incident
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:29 pmbbc_feedTwo people were arrested on Thursday before 200 homes were evacuated.
'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:28 pmbbc_feedConfirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.
Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:21 pmbbc_feedLogan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.
McLaren prepared to use team orders in Abu Dhabi
Dec. 5th, 2025 12:18 pmbbc_feedMcLaren are prepared to use Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris' title bid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, says Zak Brown.
England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback
Dec. 5th, 2025 11:59 ambbc_feedEngland produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.
'As good as I've ever seen' - where does Jacks' catch rank?
Dec. 5th, 2025 11:16 ambbc_feedEngland all-rounder Will Jacks takes a stunning catch to remove stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith on day two in Brisbane - and it gets big praise from Michael Vaughan.
Alleged associate of synagogue attacker in court
Dec. 5th, 2025 11:14 ambbc_feedMohammad Asim Bashir is accused of driving Jihad Al-Shamie to UK Defence Academy before the attack.