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Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.
Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.
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The arrest of several men wearing anti-government T-shirts and the disruption of a political meeting have renewed debate over free expression and protest rights in Nigeria.
<p>The Married … with Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email</a></p></li></ul><p>After becoming a prominent advocate for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/multiple-sclerosis">multiple sclerosis</a> awareness and chronicling her struggles in an <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/01/christina-applegate-ms-diagnosis-memoir-autobiography">emotional memoir</a> published in March, the Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate has revealed she does not have the debilitating autoimmune disease after all.</p><p>Applegate, 54, made the stunning announcement in an episode of her podcast MeSsy, recorded with fellow actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler, posted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvDm3V8pVSQ">to YouTube</a> on Tuesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/20/christina-applegate-ms-misdiagnosed">Continue reading...</a>
The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.
<p>‘Deeply troubling’ messages came to light during investigation into misuse of Flock camera system</p><p>Five officers resigned recently from a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/northcarolina">North Carolina</a> police agency – and a sixth remained suspended – after they allegedly exchanged racist texts.</p><p>The chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department (CMPD) said the messages came to light during an investigation into misuse of its Flock camera system.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/north-carolina-police-officers-alleged-racist-texts">Continue reading...</a>