News Corp apologises to Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth and wife over relationship claims 17. November 2025 (23:41) Groth had sued the Herald Sun for defamation, while his wife Brittany had launched the first test of a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacyThe Herald Sun has apologised to Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth and his wife, Brittany, for a series of articles earlier this year that suggested their relationship had begun when Brittany was underage.Groth was suing publisher the Herald and Weekly Times, reporter Stephen Drill and Herald Sun editor Sam Weir for defamation, while his wife had launched the first test of a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UN Security Council backs Trump peace plan for Gaza 17. November 2025 (23:32) The move authorises the second phase of the US president's 20-point plan - including foreign troops being sent to demilitarise the territory and decommissioning weapons held by Hamas(London News)
Families of IRA victims in England told new Troubles bill could revive path to justice 17. November 2025 (23:30) Security minister Dan Jarvis says scrapping immunity scheme would give relatives a renewed chance for answersThe families of more than 70 people killed by the IRA and other paramilitaries in unsolved attacks on English soil can once again hope for justice under the new Northern Ireland Troubles bill, the UK government has claimed.As MPs in the House of Commons prepared to debate the bill for the first time on Tuesday, the Home Office said there remained 77 unsolved killings, including 39 British armed forces personnel in English towns and cities, from the time of the Troubles. It said more than 1,000 people were injured in the attacks. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Children in care who lash out may no longer face automatic arrest under UK review 17. November 2025 (23:30) Plan aims to restrict ‘over-policing’ of looked-after young people and ensure challenging behaviour is met with support rather than criminalisationVulnerable young people in care who assault staff or damage property will not automatically be arrested by police or charged, under proposals intended to reduce the excessive criminalisation of looked-after children.A government review will examine how children in state care who exhibit challenging behaviour can be offered targeted support such as trauma counselling rather than being punished through the criminal justice system. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victorian Liberal party ousts Brad Battin to install Jess Wilson as first female leader 17. November 2025 (23:13) First term Kew MP elected leader after Battin lasted less than a year in roleFirst-term Liberal MP Jess Wilson has defeated Brad Battin to become leader of the troubled Victorian Liberal Party.Wilson is the Victorian party’s first ever female leader. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andrew hiding from questioning, US congressman says 17. November 2025 (23:10) Politicians in the US have requested that the former prince answer questions on his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.(London News)
Trump has ‘blurred’ line between military and politics, ex-officers warn 17. November 2025 (22:52) Former leaders’ report cautions against politicizing armed forces as national guard deployments raise tensions in USWith months of escalation between US cities and the Trump administration amid the deployment of national guard troops, former military officials released a report on Monday about the risks of politicizing the nation’s armed forces.The report warns that increasing domestic military deployments, such as using national guard troops for immigration enforcement in the US, and removing senior military officers and legal advisers have made the armed forces appear to serve partisan agendas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
OJ Simpson’s estate accepts $58m claim from father of Ron Goldman 17. November 2025 (22:45) Jury said former NFL star was liable for Goldman’s deathGoldman’s family unlikely to receive full amountOJ Simpson’s estate has accepted a $58m claim from the father of Ron Goldman, decades after a jury said the NFL star and actor was liable for the man’s fatal stabbing.However, the amount far exceeds the Simpson estate’s assets, and Goldman’s father, Fred, is unlikely to receive anywhere near the full amount. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
