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The strike closed public schools for more than 50,000 students in the city and had no end date. Health care costs are a key issue in negotiations.

Schools, city offices and businesses were locked down in Springfield, Ohio, where more than 10,000 Haitians have settled in recent years.

A tentative agreement was reached between the New York State Nurses Association and the Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center.

A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas had ordered the funding for a $16 billion tunnel project restored last week, but on Monday granted a temporary stay after the federal government appealed her decision.

The Puerto Rican superstar’s set included cameos, stunts and powerful statements.

The superstar showcased Puerto Rican pride during a 13-minute set that turned a global opportunity into an intimate, personal performance.

Fallout begins after tumultuous scenes in Sydney and Melbourne. Follow the latest news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, Chris Minns, is making the first of multiple appearances across the media this morning following the violent clashes between police and protesters yesterday evening.He has told Channel Nine’s Today program that police were “put in an impossible situation last night”:It’s worth remembering they did everything possible to avoid that confrontation, starting last week when they begged protest organisers to have it in Hyde Park, where it was safe and a march could take place.I know that some of the scenes on media are short clips, but people have to understand the circumstances where protesters breached police lines and ran amuck in Sydney would have been devastating.No. She’s wrong. I’m not going to throw police under the bus this morning. This is a situation that’s incredibly combustible. And the circumstances that weren’t shown on the news this morning or on TV last night because is what would have happened if protesters breached police lines ...It would have dangerous … as difficult as the scenes were to watch, it would have been infinitely worse if NSW police didn’t do their job last night.I think the - the protest organisers, when both the police and the courts said to them, yes, you can protest, but you can either do it in a stationary way here in Town Hall, if you want to march, you can march through a different part of the city, should have heeded that advice.But of course, some of the videos that we’ve seen have been very concerning. And I expect they’ll be investigated. Continue reading...

Prime minister addresses parliamentary Labour party amid Mandelson scandal falloutScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on Keir Starmer to stand downTim Allan said he was standing down to allow Keir Starmer the opportunity to build a new team.In a statement, he said:I have decided to stand down to allow a new No 10 team to be built.I wish the PM and his team every success. Continue reading...

Lawyer for Epstein associate says Trump and Clinton are ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’ and Maxwell ‘alone’ can explain why, in exchange for freedomGhislaine Maxwell criticised for refusal to answer Congress’s questionsCalls for Trump ally Howard Lutnick to quit over Epstein filesGhislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and longtime accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, is set to attend a virtual deposition for the House oversight committee at 10am ET today.This is part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into the handling of Epstein’s case, Continue reading...

Owner of Villa’s Tacos said the rapper loved their restaurant and asked the business to join his Super Bowl performanceA beloved Los Angeles taqueria made its primetime debut during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX half-time show, delighting and surprising its legion of faithful patrons.Bad Bunny’s 13-minute performance was a love letter to the culture, history and legacy of Puerto Rico, with sets depicting sugarcane fields, a house party and even a wedding ceremony, complete with Lady Gaga performing a salsa rendition of her hit “Die With a Smile.” Continue reading...

Allies of leading candidates keen to tout credentials but others despair at options at top of Labour party• Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January• Explainer: political leadership campaigns that launched too soon• UK politics live – latest updatesAs Keir Starmer fights for his political life, the contest to replace him has already begun.The prime minister was already under pressure when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for on Monday a change of prime minister. Sarwar’s comments followed the resignations from Downing Street of Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s chief of staff, and Tim Allan, his communications director. Continue reading...

Cap-busting tax hike will be embarrassing for the party, which has made low council tax a priorityReform-led Worcestershire county council is likely to issue England’s largest council tax rise this April after it was given special permission by the government to increase it by up to 9%.Worcestershire is one of a handful of authorities whose requests to be allowed to increase local rates above the standard 5% cap from April have been accepted by ministers. Continue reading...

Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack, only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of weaponsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland will be left with “the weakest guns laws in Australia”, according to gun control advocates, after the premier rejected putting new restrictions on the number or type of firearms that people can own.On Monday, David Crisafulli and the police minister, Dan Purdie, announced what they called the second part of a three-part policy response to the Bondi shootings. Continue reading...

Judges, including Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner, praise Georgina Duncan’s play as the kind ‘producers dream of and audiences yearn to watch’A work that explores what happens when trauma is left to fester, set in Troubles-era Belfast, has been named the winner of the Women’s prize for playwriting 2025.Judges praised what they described as unflinching and moving writing in Sapling by Georgina Duncan, a working-class playwright from Lancashire. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is expected to follow Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan out the doorThe most senior civil servant in Downing Street is negotiating his exit as part of a wider shake-up of Keir Starmer’s operation after one of the most dramatic 48 hours of the prime minister’s time in office, sources have told the Guardian.Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, is understood to be negotiating the terms of his departure from No 10, which would make him the third senior member of staff to leave in recent days. Continue reading...

Trevor and Jenni Hicks, whose daughters died at Hillsborough, want court records to be corrected.

Making his first intervention in the Epstein scandal, the King said he is ready to support the police in their inquiries.

Mia Brookes finishes fourth in the snowboard big air final - ending a frustrating day for Team GB that had promised so much more.

Mia Brookes finishes fourth in the snowboard big air final - ending a frustrating day for Team GB that had promised so much more.

Team GB's Mia Brookes finishes just outside the medals in the women's snowboard big air final, taking fourth after an ambitious final jump.

American great Serena Williams is eligible to return to competition on 22 February when she will have completed the reinstatement process.

The MAGA-friendly Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny featured Kid Rock

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr was arrested after trying to stop Los Angeles Sparks player Rickea Jackson getting to a police station for help

Former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor charged with murder in shooting of Brendon Glenn in 2015

One school is set to charge an eye-watering $71,852 for the upcoming school year

The Trump administration sees seizing the tankers as a way to generate cash as they seek to rebuild Venezuela’s battered oil industry

As of Monday afternoon, before official viewing and streaming figures were available, Turning Point’s halftime YouTube video had 20 million views while the NFL’s Super Bowl halftime had 26 million

The Guthrie family have offered to pay $6 million demanded in a ransom note, allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, as police race to verify its authenticity

Exclusive: Jacob ‘Jacob the Jeweler’ Arabo allegedly stiffed Vadim Lampert, creator of the $12,000 ‘Godfather’ pen, on seven-figures in commissions and royalties

The number of Americans living with dementia is expected to nearly double by 2050

The release of millions of new files has shone a light on Jeffrey Epstein’s vast networks and efforts to meet the rich and powerful

Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

The leader of the Scottish Labour Party called on Mr. Starmer to quit amid turmoil over an ambassador with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Potential successors in his party quickly backed him.

The heir to the British throne will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Britain and Saudi Arabia look to strengthen ties.

The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to seven more years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.

The country’s cities have been spared the violence of a hard-fought civil war. But as the economy has hollowed out, many urbanites have become desperate.

Air Canada halts Cuba flights as Havana airport warns it will run out of jet fuel  CBCAir Canada suspends flights to Cuba. Follow for live updates.  CTV NewsCuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure  CNBCNew Cuba travel advisory urges 'high degree of caution.' Should Canadians worry?  CBCCuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as U.S. blockade deepens energy crisis  Toronto Star

Early life factors crucial for childhood food allergy development  News-MedicalNew Study Identifies Over 300 Risk Factors for Food Allergy and Finds No Link to Vaccines  GlobeNewswire

Decoding the nods to Latino culture in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance  CBCTrump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance ‘one of the worst, EVER’  cnn.com6 Celebrities Who Loved Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show And 6 Who Just Complained About It Instead  Yahoo News CanadaOpinion | Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance — and Trump’s response to it — gave the world an important reminder  Toronto StarThe Story Behind Bad Bunny’s Zara Outfit at the 2026 Super Bowl—Including That “64” Jersey  Vogue

The moves come after the major averages bounced back Friday from sizable losses suffered earlier in the week.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. CNBC covered all the top ads and business news from football's biggest night.

The update comes shortly after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil.

Novo is asking the court to permanently ban Hims from selling compounded versions of its drugs that infringe patents, and is seeking to recover damages.

The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Monday as investors looked ahead to a flurry of economic data, including the delayed January jobs report.

British police are assessing a complaint that ex-prince sent confidential trade reports to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Firefighters in eastern Ukraine fought to extinguish an extensive blaze after a Russian drone hit a fuel station.

New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.

Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions on alleged co-conspirators in case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a sweeping crackdown, Iranian security and judicial authorities have arrested several reformist politicians.