US environment agency reportedly set to scrap power-plant pollution limits – live 14. September 2026 (14:28) The Environmental Protection Agency also plans rule repealing federal finding that greenhouse gases from power plants specifically pose a threatSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to repeal carbon pollution limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to several outlets.According to Bloomberg News, citing unnamed officials familiar with the matter, the EPA also plans to propose a separate rule repealing the federal finding that greenhouse gases from power plants specifically pose a threat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies 14. September 2026 (14:22) Impasse comes amid growing Saudi anger with Tehran over Houthi advances and strikes on airbase and pipelineOil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipelineGulf states have postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the future of the strait of Hormuz owing to a lack of Arab consensus and growing Saudi Arabian anger with Tehran for helping the Houthis loosen Riyadh’s grip in Yemen.The stalemate over the vital waterway came as Houthi rebels launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. A Houthi military spokesperson claimed its forces had attacked the King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait, hitting fighter-jet hangars, radar systems, runways and landing strips, ammunition depots and additional targets. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The far right’s march to power in Sweden has been halted, but its influence remains 14. September 2026 (14:19) The Sweden Democrats slipped to third after decades of growth, but their hardline positions have already reshaped the political mainstreamSwedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – liveSince the party was founded in 1988, the story of the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) has been one of such continuous growth that a triumph in Sunday’s general election seemed inevitable.In 2022, they capitalised on electoral gains – and the desperation of right-leaning parties to form a minority administration – and almost made their way into government. A supporting role in prime minister Ulf Kristersson’s Tidö coalition earned the party, which has neo-Nazi roots, huge influence and mainstream acceptance by the political establishment. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK unions split over donations cap as TUC chief says ‘super-rich’ corrupting politics 14. September 2026 (14:07) Sources say there are ‘significant differences’ in opinion as debate inflamed by crypto billionaires’ £72m donations to ReformUK politics live – latest updatesThe head of Britain’s trade union movement, Paul Nowak, has said the government must act to “stop the super-rich corrupting our politics”, as union leaders met on Monday to discuss possible support for a domestic cap on donations.Union leaders are split on the prospect of limiting domestic donations to political parties, with many including the GMB fearing it would lead a future rightwing government to curb union donations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘We are not scared,’ says top EU diplomat after Russian strike on passenger train 14. September 2026 (13:47) Kaja Kallas calls drone attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus ‘a message to the western world’Europe live – latest updatesEurope needs to show it will not be “scared off” in supporting Ukraine, the EU’s chief diplomat said, after a Russian drone hit a passenger train on the country’s border with Poland shortly after a convoy of high-level diplomats and former leaders had passed through.The earlier train, which was carrying the former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and the former CIA chief David Petraeus and running ahead of schedule, may have been the target of the Russian drone strike, Ukrainian Railways has said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity 14. September 2026 (13:30) But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor miningScientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) announced the discovery on Thursday, saying the species were found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The findings bring the total number of known sponge species in Alaska to 232. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK MPs and Lords call for new laws to tackle AI threat to human rights 14. September 2026 (13:07) Warning follows series of safety incidents, with committee saying threats include public face-scanning and deepfakesUK politics live – latest updatesBritish lawmakers are demanding more restrictions on the power of AI, warning the world is unprepared for the “potentially dire” consequences of the technology, in the latest sign of rising global concern.A new regulatory framework is needed for AI in the UK, including an independent oversight body and legislation to protect the public, according to the cross-party joint committee on human rights, comprising MPs and Lords. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears 14. September 2026 (12:00) Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformationThe Democrats intend to train tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor the polls and counter possible voter intimidation under a new plan to protect November’s US midterm elections from anticipated interference from Donald Trump and his allies.The nationwide initiative, dubbed the New Battlefield Project, will help state Democratic committees build up a vast coalition of volunteers to monitor the polls, push voters to cast their ballots early and create a network to respond to disinformation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – Europe live 14. September 2026 (11:57) The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime ministerPerhaps we should all just channel the Swedish PM, Ulf Kristersson, who essentially said this morning he was “going to take it pretty easy” until the final results are in.He says there are some conversations scheduled in the meantime – including with fellow coalition leaders this evening – but he essentially wants to see the final results show first. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Richard Tice accuses Labour of ‘trying to change rules retrospectively’ after Reform receive £72m in donations – UK politics live 14. September 2026 (11:51) Labour MPs and unions are pressuring the government to legislate for a stricter cap on political party donationsNigel Farage’s unfavourability rating has hit a 10-year high, polling from YouGov suggests.YouGov says this is the worst unfavourability rating it has recorded for Farage since it has been running this tracker.In the aftermath of Reform UK’s annual conference, which was partly overshadowed by further allegations surrounding donations to the party, almost seven in ten Britons (69%) say they have an unfavourable opinion of Nigel Farage. While this is within the margin of error of last month’s figure (67%), it is the highest figure recorded by our tracker for Farage in the 10 years it has run.This includes nearly six in ten Britons (57%) seeing Farage very unfavourably, relative to no more than 50% having a negative view – to any degree – of the other four major party leaders. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
