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Some will think a woman should lead the C of E and age limitation will rule out a number of bishops• Keir Starmer refuses to back Justin WelbyJustin Welby’s resignation will trigger a search for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, a role that combines moral and spiritual leadership, ceremonial duties, a seat in the House of Lords, oversight of Anglican churches in more than 160 countries, and the day-to-day management of a large but declining English institution.Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, is expected to step up to the number one position in the Church of England until a new archbishop of Canterbury can be appointed – a process that will take several months. Many in the church and beyond will be hoping that the successful candidate is a woman or person of colour – or both. Continue reading…



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Author : Harriet Sherwood

Publish date : 2024-11-12 17:59:55

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Doctor involved in review of deaths and collapses at hospital says she was not ‘adequately briefed’A neonatal expert who reviewed the deaths and collapses of babies harmed by Lucy Letby has said she feels misled over her commissioning by hospital bosses.Dr Jane Hawdon, a consultant neonatologist, said she was not “adequately briefed” about the suspicions of senior doctors about Letby before she carried out her analysis. Continue reading…



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Author : Josh Halliday North of England editor

Publish date : 2024-11-12 16:47:00

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President-elect’s eldest son says he will join ‘anti-ESG’ firm 1789 Capital, which focuses on conservative investmentsDonald Trump Jr, the eldest son of president-elect Donald Trump, has decided to join a venture capital firm and will not be part of his father’s administration.Trump Jr told crowd of donors over the weekend that he will be joining the Florida-based venture firm 1789 Capital, according to a report in the New York Times. Continue reading…



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Author : Anna Betts

Publish date : 2024-11-12 15:37:14

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All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall despite government promises to halt nature decline by 2030.Data released by the government on Tuesday shows that over the past five years, all bird species have faced population decline after suffering from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird flu. Overall, bird species have declined in number UK-wide by 2% and in England by 7% in the five years since 2018. Continue reading…



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Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 14:34:21

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Latest reports include Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum joining Trump’s second administration; ruling to come in hush-money convictionTrump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike WaltzTrump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security departmentDonald Trump is reportedly considering making North Dakota’s governor Doug Burgum his new “energy tsar”. The Financial Times were the first to report this on Friday. The outlet said that Burgum, who last year ran a short-lived campaign for the Republican nomination for president, is the president-elect’s preferred candidate for the role, though former energy secretary Dan Brouillette is also said to be a strong contender. The role and its powers have yet to be finalised but the FT reports that role would likely replace the “climate tsar” — or National Climate Advisor — established by the Biden administration. You can read more on Trump’s (potential) cabinet picks here.As my colleagues Dharna Noor and Oliver Milman note in this story, Trump has pledged to deregulate the energy sector, allow the oil and gas industry to “drill, baby, drill”, and pull the US from the Paris climate agreement, which committed countries to taking steps to avoid the worst impacts of the crisis. Continue reading…



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Author : Chris Stein (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-11-12 12:56:38

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Labour market is in pretty good shape, but all eyes will be on impact of tax rises on employers UK unemployment rises as pay growth slowsBusiness live – latest updatesFor the past few years only cursory attention has been paid to the UK unemployment figures because the jobless rate has been low and there have been plenty of unfilled vacancies for those seeking work. But, thanks to a slowing economy and decisions made by Rachel Reeves in last month’s budget, that could be about to change.For the next few months, every release on the state of the labour market will be scrutinised to see what impact two announcements made by Reeves last month are having on jobs. Continue reading…



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Author : Larry Elliott Economics editor

Publish date : 2024-11-12 11:47:50

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Kim Leadbeater says initial numbers should be low but fellow campaigner Charlie Falconer says they will increaseLeadbeater introduces the next speaker, Nat Dye, who has terminal cancer. She says she thinks his views are the most important for people to hear at this press conference.He says he has known “positive” experiences of death. His fiance and his mother both had relatively peaceful deaths. He says palliative care can work for some people. Continue reading…



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Author : Andrew Sparrow

Publish date : 2024-11-12 10:46:42

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Tycoon might help president-elect realise race for artificial general intelligence is a ‘suicide race’, says Max TegmarkBusiness live – latest updatesElon Musk’s influence on a Donald Trump administration could lead to tougher safety standards for artificial intelligence, according to a leading scientist who has worked closely with the world’s richest person on addressing AI’s dangers.Max Tegmark said Musk’s support for a failed AI bill in California underlined the billionaire’s continued concern over an issue that did not feature prominently in Trump’s campaign. Continue reading…



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Author : Dan Milmo in Lisbon

Publish date : 2024-11-12 09:31:04

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Comments from Israel Katz follow remarks from fellow minister yesterday that ‘certain progress’ had been madeIsrael’s Arabic-language military spokesperson has again issued orders that people in specific locations in southern Beirut should flee their homes due to impending Israeli airstrikes, claiming that Israel will target what it deems “Hezbollah facilities and interests”.Israel’s newly appointed defense minister Israel Katz has said there will be “no ceasefire” and “no respite” in Lebanon, which has seen a series of Israeli airstrikes and ground incursions in recent weeks. Over 3,000 people have been killed.The warning and powerful activity carried out by the IDF and the security agencies against Hezbollah and the elimination of [Hassan] Nasrallah are a picture of victory and the offensive activity should be continued, in order to worsen Hezbollah’s capabilities and realise the fruits of victory.In Lebanon there will be no ceasefire and there will be no respite. We will continue to hit Hezbollah with full force until the goals of the war are achieved. Israel will not agree to any arrangement that does not guarantee Israel’s right to enforce and prevent terrorism on its own, and meeting the goals of the war in Lebanon, [which are] disarming Hezbollah and them withdrawing beyond the Litani River, and returning the residents of the north safely to their homes. Continue reading…



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Author : Martin Belam

Publish date : 2024-11-12 08:19:49

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Victorian sentenced to more than four years in prison after leaving wife ‘grief-stricken and traumatised’ in SudanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Victorian man who tricked his wife into travelling to Sudan before taking her children and passport back to Australia has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison.After a county court trial, the 52-year-old man in April became the first Victorian convicted of exit trafficking – where someone is coerced, threatened or tricked into leaving Australia against their will.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailIf you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the AFP on 131 237.Information and confidential advice are also available from the Australian Red Cross, by calling 03 9345 1800 or visiting the Red Cross website. Continue reading…



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Author : Adeshola Ore

Publish date : 2024-11-12 07:10:00

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Sites currently only tested for dangerous pollution during ‘bathing season’ from May to SeptemberBathing waters in England and Wales could be tested all year round in a government shake-up to water pollution rules.At the moment, designated bathing sites are only tested for dangerous pollution that could make swimmers sick during the “bathing season”, which runs from May to September. Continue reading…



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Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 06:00:48

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PM says Britain can ‘win the race’ as Trump’s election casts doubt on global efforts to tackle climate changeBritain has a “huge opportunity” to get ahead of other countries in the race for green investment after the election of Donald Trump as US president, Keir Starmer has said, as he arrives in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 summit.Trump’s election victory last week has cast doubt on global efforts to tackle climate change, which the president-elect has called a “hoax”. But as the most senior world leader attending the summit in Baku, Starmer said the global political turmoil could benefit the UK economy. Continue reading…



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Author : Kiran Stacey in Baku

Publish date : 2024-11-12 05:00:48

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James Graham defends was/is pricing, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted themFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes has hit out at “politicised” attacks on the company amid rising grocery prices, and defended itself amid allegations of illusory was/is discount prices.The supermarket’s chair, James Graham, used his address at the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday to argue it was wrong to blame supermarkets for rising prices because inflation is a complex, global issue.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Jonathan Barrett Senior business reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 02:59:23

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Kristian White tasered 95-year-old in Cooma nursing home after she refused to drop knife. He has pleaded not guilty to manslaughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA court has seen video footage of a police officer tasering a 95-year-old to disarm her in a nursing home before she fell to the ground and sustained a head injury that ultimately killed her.The police body-worn camera shows great grand-mother Clare Nowland sitting in a chair in an office at the Snowy Mountains nursing home in checkered pyjamas in the early hours of the morning in May 2023. Continue reading…



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Author : Jordyn Beazley

Publish date : 2024-11-12 02:48:32

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Average cheapest economy tickets increased dramatically on routes formerly serviced by Rex, with Adelaide to Melbourne services up 95% to $296Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDomestic airfares have increased by 13% following the collapse of Rex’s flights between capital cities, the consumer watchdog has found, as Qantas and Virgin’s duopoly has surged to 98% market dominance.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found that since Rex suspended its jet operations between metropolitan cities across 11 routes and entered administration, the average airfare on all major city routes increased by 13.3% in the quarter to September 2024.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 00:48:34

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