‘What happened in Texas is a warning’: advocates say Republicans suppressed votes in the primaries 05. March 2026 (17:10) In Dallas and Williamson counties, voters faced long lines, extended wait times and confusion about voting locationOn Tuesday, Texas held its Democratic and Republican primaries ahead of the upcoming November midterms. Democratic voters chose between Jasmine Crockett, the anti-Trump firebrand congresswoman, and James Talarico, the populist state representative, in an election that attracted national attention. Crockett conceded the race and endorsed Talarico on Wednesday, but only after claiming late on election night that she wasn’t ready to concede because of a voting issue in Dallas.“We don’t have any of the results because there was a lot of confusion today,” Crockett told supporters at her election-night party: “We were able to keep the polls open, but I can tell you now that people have been disenfranchised.” Crockett received 45.6% of the vote, compared to Talarico’s 53.1%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Suspect apprehended after three women found dead in rural Utah 05. March 2026 (17:05) Authorities found the suspect after tracking him through southern Utah, northern Arizona and into ColoradoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAuthorities have apprehended the suspect in a triple homicide after three women were found dead at two separate locations on Wednesday, authorities in Utah have said.The suspect – who has not yet been identified – was taken into custody early Thursday morning after law enforcement “tracked him in one of the victims’ vehicles”, the Utah public safety department said in a statement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register 05. March 2026 (17:00) Exclusive: Standards committee proposal aims to improve staff safety but critics say it will further reduce public trustUK politics live – latest updatesMPs are planning to redact the names of 2,000 parliamentary staff from an official register that has been in place for decades, in a move that experts say will reduce transparency around lobbying by passholders.The proposal has been put forward by the House of Commons standards committee after evidence sessions held in private with staff unions, which raised concerns about the safety of those working for MPs. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Three men deported by US file legal case against Eswatini over detention 05. March 2026 (16:50) The men, who had been released after completing criminal sentences, are from Cuba, Jamaica and YemenThree men deported by the US to Eswatini – rather than their home countries – have filed a case against Eswatini’s government with the African Union’s human rights body, claiming their detention was an unlawful violation of their rights.Two of the claimants, from Cuba and Yemen, have been in prison in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, for eight months. The third, Orville Etoria, was repatriated to his home country, Jamaica, in September. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pakistani man on trial in Brooklyn for Trump assassination plot says he was recruited by Iran 05. March 2026 (16:43) Asif Merchant testified that Revolutionary Guard coerced him into scheme by threatening his family in TehranA Pakistani businessman accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump told a federal jury on Wednesday that he was coerced into the scheme by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, which he said had threatened his family to secure his participation.Asif Merchant, 47, took the unusual step of testifying in his own defense at Brooklyn federal court, where he faces terrorism and murder-for-hire charges. Speaking through an Urdu translator, he told jurors he went along with the plot only out of fear for his wife and adopted daughter in Tehran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Portugal fined £8.7m by EU court for failing to protect biodiversity 05. March 2026 (15:35) The court of justice said Portugal had committed serious infringements of EU environmental lawPortugal has been fined €10m (£8.7m) by the EU’s court of justice for failing to comply with environmental laws that require it to protect biodiversity. It has also been ordered to pay €41,250 a day until it complies with a previous court order in 2019.The court said it was imposing the maximum fine possible to “encourage” Portugal to bring the infringement to an end. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘It creates a sense of belonging’: Brazil bets on hiking trails for conservation 05. March 2026 (15:01) The country’s network of footpaths is growing – with hopes they will develop local economies and better preserve the environmentFollow the yellow footprints along Brazil’s newest long-distance trail, and they will take you through lush green forests and sandy shrubland, past sweeping vistas and bizarre rock formations, into grottos and rural communities.Spanning 186km (115 miles) of paths once used by 19th-century merchants, the Caminhos da Ibiapaba is the first waymarked long-distance footpath in Brazil’s north-east region, adding to a growing network of hiking trails in the country. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
She helped design Australia’s aged care assessment tool – but now Lynda Henderson is too scared to use it 05. March 2026 (15:00) Exclusive: Member of working group behind questionnaire had no idea it would eventually be underpinned by ‘ridiculously simplistic’ algorithmGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of the people involved in the development of the federal government’s controversial aged care assistance tool says she’s now too scared to use it, saying she never wanted needs to be determined by algorithm.As fellow advocates warned people’s care and funding needs were being underestimated, Lynda Henderson – who sat on the expert advisory group to develop the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) – said the assessment questions were aimed to assist those making clinical judgments. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live 05. March 2026 (14:42) House decision is expected to be tight after war powers resolution in the Senate fell apart along party linesSenate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing Iran warSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Pentagon has released the names of the final two of the six service members who were killed during a recent drone strike in Kuwait.The two soldiers were identified as Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54, and Maj Jeffrey O’Brien, 45. They were from Sacramento, California, and Indianola, Iowa, respectively. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lewis Hamilton sets sights on racing in an African grand prix before retiring 05. March 2026 (14:37) British former champion hits out at former colonial rulers‘I’m hoping countries unite and take Africa back’Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. On the eve of the new Formula One season in Melbourne, the seven-time champion outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil.But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there. He suggested former colonial rulers still exerted undue power in the region and called for action to reverse that influence. “I’ve got roots from a few different places there, like Togo and Benin,” he said. “I’m really proud of that part of the world. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
