Charles sounded 'giddily elated' after Diana’s death, claims Earl Spencer 17. September 2026 (20:47) In latest extracts from upcoming memoir, Diana’s brother suggests some in Buckingham Palace were ‘relieved’ at her deathThe brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has claimed in published extracts of his new memoir that King Charles sounded “giddily elated – like a lottery winner” in a phone call to him immediately after her death.Earl Spencer also says he believed Buckingham Palace wanted William and Harry and himself to walk behind Diana’s coffin because the then Prince Charles was “adamant” he was going to walk and palace officials feared “members of the public might shout abuse at him”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals 17. September 2026 (20:30) Joanna Wietrzyk ‘regrets’ decision to keep racing She forfeits points from her win in the Beijing raceGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian athlete who caused a storm by winning a Hyrox event in China despite soiling herself during the race has apologised to the “people of China” and rival athletes in a statement online.Posting on Instagram, Joanna Wietrzyk, said she offered a “sincere apology” to the “people of China, my fellow competitors, the spectators and the Hyrox organizers for what happened during the race in Beijing”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest 17. September 2026 (20:22) Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first ‘associate member’, despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs’ or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the idea. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation’ and said polling showed the overwhelming majority of Canadians supported closer ties with Europe. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube Continue reading...(The Guardian)
White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICE 17. September 2026 (19:53) Critics had criticized administration for nominating Schroyer, who has no formal experience working in ICEThe White House has withdrawn the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, less than three months after announcing his role.Critics had initially criticized administration officials for nominating Schroyer, who has no formal experience working in ICE, to lead Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84 17. September 2026 (19:26) The Arizona senator shepherded the confirmation of conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh Jon Kyl, a Republican former US senator from Arizona who shepherded conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh through his confirmation hearing, died on Thursday at 84, his family announced.The cause was complications from a neurological disease, according to a statement. Last December, Kyl announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’ 17. September 2026 (19:06) Exclusive: The Green leader has not spoken publicly about the motion, which is likely to be debated at the party’s conference in OctoberThe Greens are pushing Zack Polanski to take a stance on a potential party policy stating “Zionism is racism”, with some fearing it could alienate Jewish supporters if it was passed.Polanski, who leads the Greens in England and Wales, has not spoken publicly about the motion, which came top of a members’ vote of policy motions to be debated at the party conference in Brighton at the start of October, and is thus almost certain to feature. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sway, Mobo-winning British rapper, dies aged 44 17. September 2026 (18:35) Rapper won prestigious award as an unsigned artist before breaking UK Top 10 and nurturing artists including KSIThe British rapper Sway, who proved inspirational to a generation of Black British musicians thanks to his independence and frank, dextrous storytelling, has died aged 44.The news was announced by the Mobo awards, with whom Sway won best hip-hop act in 2005, the first unsigned act to do so. “Proud to have him as part of our history. Our love goes out to his family, loved ones and fans,” the statement read. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Human remains discovered in London parkland identified as missing woman Joanne Sheen 17. September 2026 (18:06) 56-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after discovery of woman reported missing in 2020A body found in an area of London shrubland that was partly cleared of foliage by a wildfire in August is that of a woman who disappeared from Hampshire nearly seven years ago, police have said.A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after the remains were identified as Joanne Sheen. She was reported missing in February 2020, having last been seen the previous December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help as measles outbreak spreads 17. September 2026 (18:01) State reportedly asks for Epi-Aid support unless federal agency recognizes four local measles-related deathsPennsylvania is seeking emergency assistance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a major measles outbreak spreads across the state. The state warned the request could be withdrawn unless the federal agency publicly recognizes four measles-associated deaths reported by the state.The Pennsylvania department of health has begun the process of requesting CDC emergency support known as an Epi-Aid, Reuters reported on Thursday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan 17. September 2026 (17:46) Although Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that meansEurope live – latest updates Mark Carney received a rapturous reception in the European parliament when he gave his speech on Thursday welcoming a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever associate member.Politicians queued to shake his hand and take selfies. One MEP leader described the speech as a historic moment. “Europe has extended a hand, and Canada has taken it,” said the German Green MEP Terry Reintke, who borrowed a Canadian ice hockey shirt for the occasion. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
