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New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T23:11:27+00:00

Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclonesNew Zealand could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves and catastrophic glacier melts in the near future, as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs, a new report about the nation’s climate has revealed.Released on Wednesday, the Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows New Zealand is experiencing mounting climate pressures, which will have wide-reaching implications for the environment, native species and communities. Continue reading...

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Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T23:02:36+00:00

Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart’s $89 smartglasses, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices.In August, Guardian Australia reported Kmart had sold out of the Anko-branded discount version of Meta’s smartglasses that can capture images and record high-definition video, which led to widespread

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Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T23:01:26+00:00

Service to be tested in Spain and Portugal this year, with a UK rollout if successful, as pre-loved markets boomIkea is to test an online version of its buy-back service where the retailer offers vouchers for unwanted secondhand furniture.The service will be tested in Spain and Portugal before the end of December and will be launched in the UK if it proves successful. Ikea already offers buy-back in stores, including in the UK. The online version will extend it to a much wider audience, with Ikea predicting pre-owned goods are likely to grab 16% of the UK homewares market by next year Continue

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Vera Politkovskaja: “Se mia madre fosse viva oggi sarebbe in galera in Russia”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-10-06T23:00:54+00:00

Vent’anni fa l’omicidio di Anna, la giornalista che indagava su Putin. Il ricordo di sua figlia: “Iniziata la guerra in Ucraina, sarebbe andata là a raccontarla. E tornata a casa sarebbe stata arrestata. Vivo in Europa, ma anche qui gli agenti russi si muovono indisturbati. Non posso dire di sentirmi sicura“

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Sarah Macdonald returns to ABC radio after being sacked in 2024

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T22:59:14+00:00

The manager who removed Macdonald two years ago announced she would replace the late James Valentine from MarchTwo years after her shock axing the ABC has backflipped and reinstated ABC Radio presenter Sarah Macdonald to Sydney’s local radio schedule, where she will replace the late James Valentine from March.The manager who had removed Macdonald without explanation, ABC director audio Ben Latimer, announced her return on Wednesday to take on the afternoons slot. Continue reading...

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LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump’s comment: ‘obsessed with us’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T22:49:00+00:00

As Angelenos bemoan ‘sad situation’, those in San Diego say remark a ‘disservice’ to town with multiple naval basesDonald Trump’s extraordinary implication that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked condemnation across the political spectrum. As residents of the two major west coast cities awoke on Tuesday to another sweltering day in a record-breaking heatwave, the president’s comments sent blood boiling even higher.Jessica, a 28-year-old Los Angeles hair stylist, was scrolling through social media early on Tuesday morning and was shocked to see that Trump had just sugg

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Record high temperatures as southern California swelters under heatwave

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T22:38:50+00:00

Several cities shatter temperatures for time of year as extreme heat warnings in place along California coastAn unprecedented heatwave has gripped southern California, boosting temperatures 15 to 20 degrees above normal for autumn.Monday was a notably sweltering day for several cities. Continue reading...

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Tropical depression in Gulf predicted to be Atlantic season’s first hurricane

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T22:28:20+00:00

First hurricane of the season has not formed this late since 1905 as scientists say possible US landfall on SaturdayTropical Depression Nine has been predicted to be the Atlantic season’s first hurricane and potentially the latest first hurricane to develop in over a century.The system was located Tuesday afternoon about 630 miles south-west of the mouth of the Mississippi River, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Continue reading...

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US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-06T22:06:04+00:00

Justice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspectA surprise suspected accomplice has been arrested in connection with a mass school shooting in Canada that was made notorious after an 18-year-old allegedly killed six children after discussing it with the AI chatbot ChatGPT.The US Department of Justice said Tuesday it had detained James Codey Bryant, 30, a resident of western Washington state, on a charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Continue reading...

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