Australian investment in green projects surges despite drastic US policy reversal, report shows 15. November 2025 (20:00) Exclusive: Growth has been steady even since Trump’s re-election, building on increase from $20bn to $157bn, says thinktankGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSurging Australian demand for pro-environment investments has overcome a US-led backlash, with potential global ramifications, against green finance brought on by Donald Trump’s re-election, even if backers are less vocal about their projects.Green, sustainable and social investments have risen from $20bn to $157bn in the past five years, with $137bn backing projects with environmental benefits, according to new research from Impact Investing Australia (IIA) and the Centre for Social Impact. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Salt Lake City declines to charge anti-child-trafficking activist with sexual assault 15. November 2025 (19:52) District attorney cites ‘insufficient admissible evidence’ against Tim Ballard in connection with allegationsA district attorney based in Salt Lake City is declining to file charges against the founder of an anti-child-trafficking organization – made famous by the 2023 movie Sound of Freedom – in the wake of sexual assault claims by several women in lawsuits.Sim Gill, the district attorney, issued a statement Friday saying there is “insufficient admissible evidence”, and his office has declined to file charges against Tim Ballard in connection with the allegations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter of Alright Guy, dies aged 59 15. November 2025 (19:38) Influential musician who created Americana hits had recently been hospitalized with pneumoniaTodd Snider, the influential alt-country singer-songwriter who created Americana hits such as Alright Guy, has died at 59.His passing was shared through announcements on his official social media accounts. Although no cause of death was provided, his family shared on Friday that he had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Trump is inconsistent with Christian principles’: why the Democratic party is seeing a rise of white clergy candidates 15. November 2025 (18:00) From Texas and Iowa to Arkansas, faith leaders are wading into politics to counter the rise of Christian nationalismHe grew up on a farm in Indiana, the son of a factory worker and eldest of five children. He studied at Liberty, a Christian university founded by the conservative pastor and televangelist Jerry Falwell, and recalls wearing a T-shirt expressing opposition to Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.Two decades later, Justin Douglas is running for the US Congress – as a Democrat. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two arrested over phone hidden in Commons to reportedly play sex noises during PMQs 15. November 2025 (17:37) Police believe device was deliberately planted near frontbench to disrupt proceedings, prompting heightened security in parliamentPolice have arrested two men in connection with a mobile phone hidden in the House of Commons that was reportedly planted there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.The phone was found near the frontbench during a routine sweep of the chamber. It is believed to have been intended to interrupt the keynote weekly showdown between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in September. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pope Leo welcomes Hollywood stars to the Vatican 15. November 2025 (17:06) Pope Leo spoke to stars including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Viggo Mortensen at the event for global cinema.(BBC News)
