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'We had minutes': California Glass wildfire rips through wine country

'We had minutes': California Glass wildfire rips through wine country

Guardian, 02 Oct 2020

A destructive wildfire is being driven by strong winds through wine country north of San Francisco in California.

Harry and Meghan launch campaign to celebrate Black British trailblazers: 'It's all about community'

Harry and Meghan launch campaign to celebrate Black British trailblazers: 'It's all about community'

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

The Duchess of Sussex said she was unaware the UK had its own Black History Month as she launched a campaign with her husband, Prince Harry, to celebrate Black British 'trailblazers'.

EU launches legal action against UK for breaching Brexit withdrawal agreement

EU launches legal action against UK for breaching Brexit withdrawal agreement

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

UK put on formal notice over internal market bill, which ministers admit breaks international law.

Katie Porter lambasts big pharma over cancer drug price hike using whiteboard calculations

Katie Porter lambasts big pharma over cancer drug price hike using whiteboard calculations

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

US representative Katie Porter used her now-signature whiteboard as she grilled former Celgene CEO Mark Alles over the connection between the significant price hike for Revlimid - a common cancer drug - and his personal bonus.

A contrast of styles: New Zealand v US leaders' election debate

A contrast of styles: New Zealand v US leaders' election debate

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

New Zealand and the United States both had leaders' debates this week, and some political junkies noticed a distinct difference in tone.

Joe Biden tells white supremacist groups to 'cease and desist'

Joe Biden tells white supremacist groups to 'cease and desist'

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

Joe Biden warned white supremacist groups including the Proud Boys to 'cease and desist' in Alliance, Ohio, the second stop of his Build Back Better train tour to Pennsylvania.

Trump denies knowledge of the Proud Boys despite telling the far-right group to 'stand by'

Trump denies knowledge of the Proud Boys despite telling the far-right group to 'stand by'

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

The president claimed to reporters 'I do not know who the Proud Boys are' after refusing to condemn white supremacists during the presidential debate in Cleveland on Tuesday night.

James Comey, former FBI director, testifies over Russia investigation – watch live

James Comey, former FBI director, testifies over Russia investigation – watch live

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify to the

Boris Johnson outlines Covid-19 restrictions in TV address as cases rise in the UK – watch live

Boris Johnson outlines Covid-19 restrictions in TV address as cases rise in the UK – watch live

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

Boris Johnson is expected to hold a a briefing on coronavirus

Boris Johnson warns of 'further measures' if Covid pandemic worsens

Boris Johnson warns of 'further measures' if Covid pandemic worsens

Guardian, 01 Oct 2020

Boris Johnson warned the government 'will not hesitate to take further measures' if the coronavirus outbreak worsens in the UK, during a briefing with the England chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, and the government’s chief scientific...

Matt Hancock addresses MPs on Coronavirus Act – watch live

Matt Hancock addresses MPs on Coronavirus Act – watch live

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

Health secretary Matt Hancock discusses a peace deal over parliamentary

Coronavirus Act to stay in place as Hancock promises more scrutiny for future rules

Coronavirus Act to stay in place as Hancock promises more scrutiny for future rules

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

Matt Hancock has said MPs will be consulted and given prior votes where possible on significant lockdown measures in the UK but ministers must reserve the right to act quickly in emergencies during a parliament debate on the Coronavirus ...

Commons speaker accuses government of 'contempt' for parliament over Covid-19 powers

Commons speaker accuses government of 'contempt' for parliament over Covid-19 powers

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

The Commons Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, accused the government of showing 'contempt' for parliament by avoiding scrutiny when implementing sweeping coronavirus restrictions.

Boris Johnson denies confusion over Covid-19 rules in PMQs clash with Starmer

Boris Johnson denies confusion over Covid-19 rules in PMQs clash with Starmer

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

The prime minister insisted the public understood Covid-19 rules and were following them, after Keir Starmer said there was 'widespread confusion' about the patchwork of local restrictions in force across the country.

Jacinda Ardern admits cannabis use in heated New Zealand debat

Jacinda Ardern admits cannabis use in heated New Zealand debat

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has admitted to using cannabis 'a long time ago', in a heated televised debate with the opposition leader, Judith Collins.

Alok Sharma accuses media of asking 'gotcha' questions over Covid-19 lockdown rules

Alok Sharma accuses media of asking 'gotcha' questions over Covid-19 lockdown rules

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

Alok Sharma is being widely criticised by journalists for suggesting that it is unfair for broadcasters to ask ministers to explain details of coronavirus restrictions.

Trump interrupts Biden's tribute to late son to raise unfounded accusations

Trump interrupts Biden's tribute to late son to raise unfounded accusations

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

Joe Biden was interrupted while paying tribute to his son Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015, during the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Biden and Trump trade insults in frenzied presidential debate

Biden and Trump trade insults in frenzied presidential debate

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in first presidential debate – watch live

Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in first presidential debate – watch live

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

Joe Biden meets Donald Trump in Cleveland, Ohio, for the first

Biden tells Trump 'you are the worst president America has ever had' in battle over taxes

Biden tells Trump 'you are the worst president America has ever had' in battle over taxes

Guardian, 30 Sep 2020

During the first presidential debate, Donald Trump was pressed on the New York Times story over his tax returns, which showed he paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017.