Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy 28. September 2026 (17:16) Moscow’s jet-powered drones pummel Ukraine’s capital in switch to daytime attacksEurope live – latest updatesRussia has hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv with a drone, killing at least one person in the latest daytime attack on Ukraine’s capital.Flames tore through the historic building on Monday as people clambered out of first- and second-floor windows to escape, in dramatic scenes increasingly familiar in the heavily bombarded city. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Five UK nationals arrested at RAF Fairford released on bail 28. September 2026 (17:12) Police say alleged offences could have been committed ‘knowingly or unknowingly’ on behalf of a foreign stateFive British nationals have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of terror offences at RAF Fairford, police have said.They added that the alleged offences under investigation could have been “actively committed by proxies or individuals either knowingly or unknowingly working on behalf of a foreign state”. Police have been reported to be investigating whether Iran is behind the alleged offences. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions 28. September 2026 (17:05) Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered carsThe Trump administration on Monday announced it was slashing clean car rules that had been aimed at reducing planet-heating emissions and boosting electric vehicles.The move, which was criticized by environmentalists, relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Golders Green stabbings no longer being treated as suspected terrorism 28. September 2026 (17:03) Police say attack on two Jewish men in north London in April now being treated as alleged hate crimeThe stabbings of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, in April are being treated as an alleged hate crime and not as a terrorist attack, police have said.Essa Suleiman, 45, was arrested by the Metropolitan police on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the stabbings on 29 April. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year 28. September 2026 (17:00) Statistics showed there is ‘almost no chance’ a complaint made against a government department like the police would be investigated independently, expert saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s anti-corruption commission has investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints of suspected corruption in the past year, as the state government comes under renewed pressure to implement a years-late recommendation to end the practice of police investigating police.The statistic was revealed in Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission’s annual report, tabled in state parliament on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability 28. September 2026 (17:00) With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastTwo or even three more Reserve Bank interest rate hikes would be “devastating” for the property market but still leave housing more unaffordable than ever as higher borrowing costs trump lower prices, experts say.The RBA’s monetary policy board is widely expected on Tuesday afternoon to announce an increase in its cash rate to 4.6%, from 4.35%, in a decision that will add another $100 to the monthly mortgage interest bill on a $700,000 loan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time 28. September 2026 (16:44) Mission goes ahead despite some fears an initial engine failure after the Texas launch would scupper the attemptSpaceX has sent its enormous Starship rocket into Earth’s orbit for the first time on a milestone flight intended to pave the way for future missions to the moon and Mars.The rocket, the largest and most powerful ever built, blasted off from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in Texas at 7.48am local time (1.48pm BST), marking its 14th test flight and first attempt to circle the planet before falling back to Earth. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods 28. September 2026 (16:02) World’s biggest economies release lists of products in latest move away from trade war – but no strategic goods are includedThe US and China have released reciprocal lists of goods worth about $30bn each on which they plan to cut tariffs, ranging from consumer electronics and agricultural products to artificial flowers and live dolphins.The announcements are the latest tack away from the intense trade war between the world’s two largest economies that dominated much of last year, though major strategic products are not included and no timeline has yet been given for the reductions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows 28. September 2026 (15:53) EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes.Homeowners bought 1.16m heat pumps across 12 European countries, up from 1.05m in the first half of 2025, according to the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’ 28. September 2026 (14:53) Leak causes outages and low pressure in parts of London and Surrey, affecting 6,000 properties and leaving some without waterSchools, businesses and homes across seven boroughs in England were hit by a Thames Water outage on Monday, from a burst water main reportedly leaking 750 litres a second.About 6,000 properties across five south London boroughs and two Surrey boroughs had no water supply or low pressure, Thames Water said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
