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A fund linked to key Trump allies supported misleading advertisements in swing states suggesting local officials could choose not to certify elections. The Guardian review found these ads were tied to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey, with the ads being described as misleading because certification is mandatory. The push occurred as Trump and allies appeared to prepare for contesting election results if he lost.

A fund linked to Cleta Mitchell and Heather Honey funded misleading advertisements in swing states suggesting local officials could choose not to certify elections. The ads were found to be misleading as election certification is a mandatory process once challenges are resolved.

Keir Starmer's aides are preparing for a leadership contest with Andy Burnham, who may return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection. Downing Street sources state Starmer is determined to contest any leadership challenge, including potential actions against ministers supporting Burnham.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses Russia's loss of military initiative and recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets like St. Petersburg and Crimea. He also mentions sharing drone warfare experience with the West and briefly references Donald Trump and King Charles.

Britain is set to announce new sanctions against Israel over the E1 settlement expansion, targeting UK firms involved in the project and entities supporting settler violence. The measures come amid international opposition to the E1 plan, which would divide the occupied West Bank.

A majority of the US's new AI datacenters are set to be built in drought-affected areas, according to a Guardian analysis. Two-thirds of upcoming datacenters, which require significant water to operate, are planned for some of the driest regions in the country.

A Guardian analysis reveals that most of the US's new AI datacenters are planned for drought-affected regions, raising concerns over water usage. About two-thirds of upcoming datacenters, which require significant water, will be built in the country's driest areas.

A group of US insurers will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027 despite the Trump administration's criticism. Experts note this move indicates insurers' belief in vaccines' safety and effectiveness amid outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough.

A former Guardian editor described as a 'right old Leftie' is being considered for the role of BBC head of news. The potential appointment highlights a shift in leadership at the BBC.

Detainees at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in New Jersey are on hunger strike over conditions, with relatives expressing concern for their wellbeing. Elder Guerra, a Guatemalan immigrant detained there for nearly five months, slipped and fell while showering, raising further alarm among family members.

Detainees at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail reported being denied food and clean water until they signed English documents they didn’t understand. They claimed the provided water was rotten and contained mosquito larvae, according to an audio recording shared with the Guardian.

Detainees at Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail claim guards denied them food and 'rotten' water containing mosquito larvae until they signed English documents they did not understand. Over half a dozen detainees alleged this treatment was used to pressure them into signing paperwork in a language they could not comprehend.

Microsoft has announced new human-rights controls for its work with national security agencies following an inquiry into the Israeli military's use of its cloud technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians, as revealed by the Guardian. The measures include changes to oversight of employees with foreign government security clearances.

Government documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as Washington ambassador show no record of measures taken to address security concerns over his associations with foreign figures. The files, set to be published, lack details on mitigation steps or vetting reports, according to sources briefed on the matter.

Midos Management denies links to a property group accused of generating millions through fraudulent prayer rooms. The Schreiber family, via their Midos Group, operates a nationwide commercial property portfolio, with publicly available records raising questions about their business ties.

Anthony Odiong, a Catholic priest in Texas, is on trial for sexual assault charges involving female parishioners, with a jury beginning deliberations after a trial that started with jury selection on Tuesday. He has pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual assault.

Anthony Odiong, a Catholic priest in Texas, is on trial for charges of sexual assault after being accused of exploiting his position to pursue relationships with female parishioners. A jury began deliberating his fate on Friday, following a trial that started with jury selection in Waco.

Caroline Marland, the Guardian's former managing director and Fleet Street's first female advertising director, pioneered the classified ad market for newspapers and championed women in her career. She died at 80.

BHP has delayed its emissions reduction efforts, with a senior executive unable to provide a timeline for replacing diesel trucks. Western Australia's premier emphasized that miners have a 'moral obligation' to decarbonize, as leaked documents reveal stalled progress that could jeopardize Australia's national emissions targets.

Labor MP Jerome Laxale advocates for reducing fossil fuel tax concessions and the diesel fuel rebate, following revelations that BHP delayed emission-reduction projects and renewable energy initiatives in the Pilbara. The Guardian and ABC investigation exposed BHP's strategic delays in electrifying polluting diesel fleets and scrapping climate projects.

Danny Kruger, a senior Reform UK figure, refused to demand that leader Nigel Farage provide evidence to UK security services regarding his claim of being hacked by Russian agents. Farage alleges a Russian state-sponsored hack led to the Guardian's disclosure of a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, a claim Labour and the Conservatives have criticized as a national security risk.

An asylum seeker sent back to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' refugee scheme has returned covertly to the UK and is now in hiding, describing his situation as 'desperate.' He claims 18 others from the scheme are also living in Britain secretly.

Palantir accused London mayor Sadiq Khan of prioritizing politics over public safety after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police for AI-powered intelligence analysis. The decision has also created tensions within the Labour party regarding the involvement with the US technology company. Palantir's UK head Louis Mosley criticized Khan for politicizing the procurement process.

European ministers will discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs at a meeting in Moldova on Friday. The Council of Europe will recognize countries' right to control borders. Thousands of rejected asylum seekers may be sent to third-country hubs.

MPs warn the closure of the Foreign Office’s international humanitarian law unit will weaken oversight of international law violations and arms exports. The decision, revealed by the Guardian, was defended by Keir Starmer as part of a restructuring.

Nigel Farage admitted receiving a £5m personal gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in 2024 before the general election, which he did not disclose until the Daily Telegraph published the story. He claimed the money was for his personal security, but the delayed disclosure has raised questions.

Police are investigating allegations that a £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Tory leadership campaign originated from a US businessman, breaching electoral rules, following a referral from the Electoral Commission. Jenrick later defected to Reform UK.

The UK Foreign Office unit monitoring Israel's potential breaches of international law in Gaza and Lebanon has been closed due to budget cuts. The shutdown, following a review by ex-Permanent Secretary Olly Robbins, also results in losing access to a database of 26,000 verified incidents.

Timor-Leste's parliament is scrutinizing President Jose Ramos-Horta over diplomatic passport issuance to a Chinese businessman linked to a controversial cryptocurrency resort project. The opposition alleges ties between the resort and an organized crime network, citing a Guardian and OCCRP investigation into the AB Digital Technology Resort.

The Guardian's owner, the Scott Trust, has announced the next phase of its 10-year restorative justice plan to address historical links to transatlantic enslavement. The plan includes allocating millions of pounds to support communities in Jamaica and the US Sea Islands, launched in 2023 under the Legacies of Enslavement programme.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political backlash after it was revealed Peter Mandelson, appointed as ambassador to the US, failed UK security vetting without his knowledge. Starmer called the situation 'totally unacceptable' and is under pressure to resign, while other news includes a mass shooting in Louisiana and arrests linked to a theft plot targeting high-end stores.

UK-based adult video platform OnlyFans is in advanced talks to sell a minority stake to US investment firm Architect Capital, which would value the company at over $3 billion. The move aims to stabilize the business following the death of its founder, Leonid Radvinsky.

Senior UK government officials debate withholding sensitive documents from parliament that reveal Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before his US ambassador appointment, despite a parliamentary vote demanding the release of all related papers. The Foreign Office overruled the initial decision to deny Mandelson security clearance, raising concerns about transparency.

Utah lawmakers passed a new law to increase penalties for retailers like Family Dollar and Dollar General that repeatedly overcharge customers at checkout. The law, effective 6 May, was prompted by a Guardian investigation into pricing discrepancies at these stores.

The article highlights the lasting impact of austerity measures on UK children, with over one-fifth of 'austerity-generation' children experiencing poverty. It also covers unrelated topics like the Southport attack inquiry, Middle East tensions, metabolic liver disease rise, Scotland's funding issues, and the XL bully ban's financial impact.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for contributing to rising energy costs for British consumers. Starmer concludes a three-day tour of Gulf states, expressing frustration over global instability and the lack of progress on resolving tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticizes Israel's attacks on Lebanon, calling for an end to the conflict and a security reset for the UK. He urges bolstering defense and closer European ties, framing the Iran conflict as a pivotal moment for UK security strategy.

Thousands of seafarers are stranded in the Gulf after being blocked by Iran's actions at the Strait of Hormuz for six weeks, leading to severe mental health impacts. The situation remains unsafe, with the fragile Middle East ceasefire showing signs of breaking, leaving workers trapped with no clear path to release.