Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings 28. September 2026 (23:47) Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US publicSupreme court justice Samuel Alito recused himself Monday from a major climate-change case after facing calls to step aside due to stock holdings in oil companies.A letter posted in the case did not specify a reason, but the conservative justice has previously recused himself from other cases involving companies where he holds stock. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Chalmers defends record as RBA’s cash rate decision due; killed police officer Mia Lay remembered 28. September 2026 (23:35) Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe wife of an Australian activist missing in Cambodia has implored the Albanese government to find him and bring him home, Australian Associated Press reports.Tran Hiep, a 50-year-old Australian-Vietnamese democracy campaigner, was due to return to Bangkok, Thailand, to reunite with his wife Chloe Dang after a short trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to meet with human rights defenders.My husband deserves protection, and I really hope the Australian government will continue to put pressure on Cambodia to do an investigation to find out where he is right now. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
