British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain 09. November 2025 (08:00) Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victoria police re-enact single gunshot heard hour after Dezi Freeman fled into Porepunkah bushland 09. November 2025 (07:09) ‘Firearms testing’ triggered by reports of gunshot at about 11.45am on day Freeman is alleged to have killed two police officers serving warrantGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA reported single gunshot has sparked a fresh line of inquiry in the long-running manhunt for alleged police killer Desmond “Dezi” Freeman.Victoria police conducted “firearms testing” near Barrett Lane and Rayner Track in Porepunkah, about 210km north-east of Melbourne, on Wednesday as part of their search. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Royal College of Psychiatrists faces member backlash over Qatar partnership 09. November 2025 (07:00) More than 150 psychiatrists sign letter condemning contract to host exams in country with well-documented human rights abusesThe Royal College of Psychiatrists is facing a backlash from members over a controversial partnership with Qatar’s state healthcare provider.The college has signed a contract with the state-owned Hamad Medical Corporation to host international exams in Doha, enabling psychiatrists from across the Middle East and beyond to apply for membership. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukraine facing widespread power cuts after generating capacity reduced to ‘zero’ by Russian attacks 09. November 2025 (06:23) Power to be cut for as much as 16 hours a day across most of Ukraine while repairs are carried outPower will be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions of Ukraine on Sunday, state transmission system operator Ukrenergo has said, after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure reduced the country’s generating capacity to “zero”.Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country from Friday into Saturday, which killed at least seven people, according to Ukrainian officials. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Crisafulli declares end to ‘cannoli diplomacy’ with Albanese over lack of hospital funding – as it happened 09. November 2025 (05:24) This blog is closed.BoM’s axing of free flood forecasting ‘potentially deadly consequences’Natural disaster-prone councils in south-east Queensland say the Bureau of Meteorology’s decision to axe its free real-time flood forecasting tool is a “cost shifting” exercise with “potentially deadly consequences”, with New South Wales emergency services also affected.The main treatment for viral gastroenteritis is to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Most people recover without complications, but more urgent care may need to be sought for infants, people with suppressed immune systems, and the elderly, who may experience more serious illness. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
More than 100,000 evacuated in the Philippines as Fung-wong intensifies into super typhoon 09. November 2025 (05:08) Fung-wong was preparing to hit the Philippines just days after the country was battered by typhoon Kalmaegi which killed 204 peopleMore than 100,000 people have been evacuated from eastern and northern regions of the Philippines as the latest storm to hit the country – Fung-wong – intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon before its expected arrival later in the day.Packing sustained winds of 185km/h and gusts of up to 230km/h, the super typhoon is threatening to unleash torrential rain, destructive winds and storm surges. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NSW police accused of ‘sickening’ double standard over neo-Nazi rally as Jewish groups demand answers 09. November 2025 (04:35) Pro-Palestine and climate activists join Jewish voices criticising ‘entirely inconsistent police responses’ and ‘unfathomable approval’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former Greens candidate who required surgery after allegedly being struck by police at a pro-Palestine protest says she was “sickened” by the force’s authorisation of a neo-Nazi rally on the steps of parliament, alleging it showed “a clear double standard”.New South Wales police authorised Saturday’s neo-Nazi rally at which about 60 men clad in black called for the abolition of the Jewish lobby, with speakers repeating antisemitic tropes. The decision by NSW police was condemned as “unfathomable” on Sunday by one Jewish group. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Moderate Liberal decries ‘fatwa’ on net zero as he urges party not to become ‘fringe dwellers’ 09. November 2025 (03:13) Andrew Bragg says he can’t imagine Liberals leaving Paris climate agreement and threatens to quit frontbench if party drops net zero emissions by 2050 targetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg says any “fatwa” waged against the words “net zero” is “ridiculous”, as the moderate senator threatened to quit the frontbench if the party dumps the target and withdraws from the Paris climate agreement.Bragg’s ultimatum piles further pressure on the opposition leader, Sussan Ley, ahead of a series of high-stakes meetings this week to settle the Coalition’s position on net zero emissions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Loophole’ in sanctions allowing Russian oil to be imported to Australia through port part-owned by Macquarie Bank 09. November 2025 (00:00) Australia stopped buying fuel directly from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine but has imported more than 3m tonnes of its oil products since 2023Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMillions of tonnes of Russian oil have been traded through a port part-owned by Macquarie Bank and potentially sold on to Australian businesses, new data shows.The identification of a new link between Australia and the trade in Russian-origin products exposes further gaps in government sanctions, as Australia lags Europe and UK in tightening import rules. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Syria carries out preemptive raids against Islamic State 08. November 2025 (22:15) Security operations came as Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Washington to meet Donald TrumpSyria has carried out nationwide preemptive operations targeting Islamic State cells, a spokesperson for the interior ministry said on Saturday, as the country’s president arrived in the US for talks with Donald Trump.Syrian security forces carried out 61 raids, with 71 people arrested and explosives and weapons seized, the spokesperson told state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
