Philippines declares state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi death toll passes 100 06. November 2025 (05:36) The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, with 127 people still missing, many in the hard-hit central province of CebuPhilippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency after typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and nearly 130 missing in central provinces in the deadliest natural disaster to hit the country this year.The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127 people were still missing, many in the hard-hit central province of Cebu. The tropical cyclone blew out of the archipelago on Wednesday into the South China Sea. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pauline Hanson skips parliament to speak at conservative conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago 06. November 2025 (05:34) One Nation leader also seen with Gina Rinehart – and many of her talking points align with mining magnateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson skipped parliament this week to speak at a $25,000-a-head conservative conference at Donald Trump’s luxury resort in Florida, where she was pictured alongside Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman.The One Nation leader, who resided at Mar-a-Lago ahead of her address at the multi-day event run by the Conservative Political Action Conference, lambasted both major parties in Australia during the speech while praising the US administration for deporting immigrants, bombing drug cartel boats and supercharging mining projects. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Should Newcastle to Sydney bullet train really be first link built of Melbourne to Brisbane route? 06. November 2025 (04:52) Infrastructure Australia wants to know why NSW connection should be prioritised over Victorian, ACT and Queensland sections of high-speed railFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA high-speed train linking Sydney and Newcastle could cut the journey to an hour by 2039, an independent transport advisory body says, but more evidence is needed to justify prioritising that section over Melbourne and Brisbane connections.Infrastructure Australia said it supported a business case by the federal government’s High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) moving to a further development phase. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Prosecutors asked if manslaughter charge will be considered if Greg Lynn overturns high country murder conviction 06. November 2025 (03:04) Appeal judges also seek advice on whether motive of former Jetstar pilot would be considered in event of retrial over Carol Clay’s deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian court of appeal has asked the office of public prosecutions if it would “amend its hand” – including on whether a manslaughter charge would be laid – in the event Greg Lynn was retried over the killing of an elderly camper.Lynn, 59, was found guilty in June last year of murdering grandmother Carol Clay, but was acquitted of murdering her fellow camper and lover, Russell Hill. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Armed US immigration agents drive off with toddler after arrest of father 06. November 2025 (02:53) ‘Devastated’ family demands answers after two-year-old driven by armed agents from LA Home Depot parking lotMasked, heavily armed federal immigration agents arrested a US citizen in the parking lot of a Los Angeles Home Depot store, then entered his car and drove away with his toddler, who is also a US citizen, in the backseat.The child’s grandmother said the incident had left the whole family shaken. “I am devastated by what has happened to my son and demand an explanation,” she said at a press conference on Wednesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump’s gold sign outside Oval Office prompts backlash 06. November 2025 (02:46) Lawmakers outraged that president gilding White House as Snap food stamps in jeopardy amid longest US shutdownA new sign was spotted adorning the White House this week, prompting backlash from lawmakers who have noted that Donald Trump is quite literally gilding the White House during a government shutdown.Trump has been remaking the White House in his own image with the recent dramatic demolition of the East Wing and active construction of a new ballroom, doing so with plenty of gold. Written in cursive gold script, a sign identifying the Oval Office is now affixed beside the office’s door. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Troubled New Zealand wildlife park euthanizes two lions, fate of five more unclear 06. November 2025 (02:31) Members of the public have pleaded for a reprieve for the remaining lions, while former staff members hope the sanctuary will reconsider putting them downA troubled New Zealand wildlife park says it has been forced to euthanise two of its elderly lions, with the fate of its remaining five lions unclear, after it ran into financial difficulties.The privately owned Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern city of Whangārei closed its doors on the weekend. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Third Michigan man arrested over alleged Halloween terror plot 06. November 2025 (02:17) Ayob Nasser, 19, accused of participating in planning of potential attack on LGBTQ+ bars in suburban DetroitInvestigators say a third Michigan man is now facing charges in a plot to stage a terror attack on Halloween. He traveled to an amusement park in the midwest to scout the location, they said.Ayob Nasser, 19, was arrested on Wednesday. He is accused of participating in the planning of a possible attack on LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit that was inspired by the Islamic State, federal authorities have said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
British military announces first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles – eight years late 06. November 2025 (01:01) First 50 vehicles, costing nearly £10m each, finally ready to deploy to Nato’s eastern flank, where drones now dominateBritain’s military has announced the first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles, eight years behind schedule and amid questions about their relevance as cheap drones dominate the battlefields of Ukraine.The junior defence minister Luke Pollard said the first 50 vehicles, costing nearly £10m each, were ready to deploy on Nato’s eastern flank, though he acknowledged the problems of the past when delivery deadlines of 2017, 2020 and 2021 were all missed. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Prison sentencing reforms will lead to up to 6% rise in crime, police chiefs say 06. November 2025 (01:00) Government plans include more short sentences being suspended and earlier releases from jailGovernment plans to radically reform sentencing will lead to an increase in crime by as much as 6% in a single year, according to police chiefs.The reforms, which cover England and Wales, involve a presumption against short sentences of a year or less, with community sentences used instead, and those jailed being released earlier than currently the case. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
