Liberals formally abandon net zero emissions target after months of infighting over climate and energy policy 13. November 2025 (02:47) Opposition leader Sussan Ley to announce decision made by shadow ministry a day after five-hour party room debateThe Liberal party will abandon a firm net zero emissions target, siding with the Nationals to end the Coalition’s commitment to the climate goal.The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is expected to announce the decision on Thursday afternoon after the Liberal shadow ministry met to finally resolve a position following months of bitter infighting. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney ‘fortune teller’ allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their future 13. November 2025 (02:37) Anya Phan, 54, who also claimed to be a feng shui master, allegedly exploited vulnerable clients who took out loans based on her predictionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA self-proclaimed fortune teller and feng shui master who allegedly orchestrated a highly sophisticated $70m money laundering syndicate across Sydney has been charged.New South Wales police arrested two women, Anya Phan, 53, and a 25-year-old, at a property in Dover Heights in Sydney’s east on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US House will vote next week on bill compelling release of Epstein files 13. November 2025 (02:00) Mike Johnson announced move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, whose signature triggered vote Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, told reporters on Wednesday he will put the bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the House floor next week.“We are gonna put that on the floor for [a] full vote next week, soon as we get back,” the speaker told reporters, as the chamber gathered to debate legislation to reopen the government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The case for and against counting castes in India 13. November 2025 (01:19) A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.(BBC News)
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors 13. November 2025 (01:01) As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’Keir Starmer has announced that the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors will be built in north Wales – but immediately faced a backlash from Donald Trump’s administration after it pushed for a US manufacturer to be chosen.Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, or Ynys Môn, will be home to three small modular reactors (SMRs) to be built by British manufacturer Rolls-Royce SMR. The government said it will invest £2.5bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
