Weather tracker: Further flood watches issued across California
Heavy rain and mountain snow forecast for northern and central parts, with river and urban flooding likely in Los AngelesAfter prolonged heavy rainfall and devastating flooding across the Pacific north-west in the past few weeks, further flood watches have been issued across California through this week.With 50-75mm (2-3in) of rainfall already reported across northern California this weekend, a series of atmospheric rivers will continue to bring periods of heavy rain and mountain snow across the northern and central parts of the state, with flood watches extending until Friday. Continue reading...
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Russian General Is Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow
The attack appeared to be the latest targeted assassination of a senior military official inside Russia’s borders.
Russia investigates car bomb death of general – Europe live
Official says investigators are pursuing ‘numerous lines’ in inquiry, including whether Ukrainian intelligence were involvedThe Guardian’s Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, has some more detail on this developing story. Here is an extract from his report:Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov, who oversees combat training and readiness for Russia’s armed forces in the war in Ukraine, has extensive experience in the Kremlin’s post-Soviet wars. He took part in both Chechen wars and later played a role in organising Russia’s 2015–16 military intervention in Syria.The Kremlin is expected to comment later on the attack, but some Russian officials have already called for retribution. Continue reading...
Bondi Beach Gunmen Also Used Pipe Bombs in Attack, Police Say
But the explosives did not detonate, according to investigators, who also found a video of the two men training with firearms.
Tories call EHRC chair’s comments a ‘disgrace’ after she warns ‘demonisation of migrants’ bad for UK – politics live
Chris Philp says Mary-Ann Stephenson is dismissing ‘legitimate concerns about mass migration’Resident doctors have said they will approach talks with Wes Streeting with a “can-do spirit” to avoid further strikes in the new year, as their five-day action ended this morning. Rowena Mason has the story.In her interview with PA Media, Mary-Anne Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, also criticised calls for the UK to leave the European convention on human rights. This is a policy supported by both Reform UK and the Conservative party, although Stephenson did not talk about that in the published interview remarks. Kevin Rawlinson has more on what she said on this topic here. Continue reading...
Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump Greenland envoy appointment
Danish foreign minister ‘deeply angered’ by move to send special envoy to territory Trump has threatened to annexDenmark has said it will summon the US ambassador after Donald Trump announced he had appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has threatened to annex.“I am deeply angered by the appointment and the statement, which I find totally unacceptable,” the Danish foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, told Denmark’s TV2 in an interview, adding that the foreign ministry would call in the US ambassador in the coming days “to get an explanation”. Continue reading...
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Fanil Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department, Russia's Investigative Committee said.
Bourbon maker Jim Beam stops production at Kentucky site for 2026
Whiskey brand, owned by Japanese drinks group Suntory, to close main distillery amid tariff uncertaintyThe maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of 2026.The company said in a statement it would close its distillery in Clermont until it took the “opportunity to invest in site enhancements”. Continue reading...
Australian PM apologises over Bondi attack, calls for tougher hate laws
PM Anthony Albanese is also pushing for stricter gun legislation in the wake of nation's worst mass shooting in decades.
Hundreds rally in Sydney against proposed changes to protest laws
Around 300 people gather at Town Hall with some chanting ‘globalise the intifada’ in defiance of NSW state premier Hundreds have rallied in Sydney in support of Palestine and chanted a phrase the premier has sought to ban on the eve of a new legislation preventing protests.The New South Wales government was expected to pass a bill on Tuesday with the support of the Liberal party preventing rallies for up to three months in the wake of terror attacks. Continue reading...