First rebuilt home in wake of LA fires celebrated in Pacific Palisades 22. November 2025 (23:57) Fire-resistant upgrades are included in replacement structure less than a year after fires destroyed 13,000 homesDid you lose your home in the Los Angeles wildfires? We’d like to hear how you’re spending the holidaysLess than a year after the Palisades fire destroyed nearly 7,000 structures in Los Angeles, the first completed rebuilt home is being celebrated in Pacific Palisades.In a statement, mayor Karen Bass confirmed that the Los Angeles department of building and safety had issued the certificate on Friday, certifying that the home had passed inspection and was ready for occupancy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Four top Labour figures could beat Starmer in a leadership race, poll finds 22. November 2025 (23:30) Research shows members would back Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting over PMAndy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting would all win a head-to-head leadership contest against Keir Starmer, according to a poll of Labour members.Research conducted by Survation for LabourList found that Burnham and Rayner would defeat the prime minister by considerable margins, while Streeting and Miliband would have a slight advantage but within the margin of error. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026 22. November 2025 (23:30) Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speechRail fares in England will not be increased in 2026, the government has announced, surprising passengers with the first fare freeze in 30 years.The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will confirm a freeze on fares in this week’s budget, a move designed to limit inflation, ease the cost of living and support economic growth. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reeves to announce £1.5bn boost in EV subsidies amid pay-per-mile concerns 22. November 2025 (23:00) Industry experts welcome extra incentives but fear a consultation on a mileage tax sends mixed messages Drivers will be able to claim government subsidies to cut the cost of buying a new electric car until 2030 under plans to be announced by Rachel Reeves at next week’s budget.The chancellor will unveil an extra £1.3bn for subsidies for new electric vehicles (EVs) and a further £200m for charging points, as she attempts to prevent the market for clean cars drying up amid concerns about a new pay-per-mile tax. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Starmer says Andrew should give evidence in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein 22. November 2025 (21:30) Prime minister says in principle anyone with knowledge of child sexual offence cases should disclose what they knowKeir Starmer has increased the pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, saying those who are caught up in child sexual offence cases should disclose any information they have.Asked whether Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles last month, should respond to the US House oversight committee, the prime minister said those with “relevant information” should share it. The former prince had a long friendship with Epstein and is alleged to have sexually assaulted one of his victims, Virginia Giuffre – allegations he denies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, announces terminal cancer diagnosis 22. November 2025 (20:43) Journalist, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, reveals she has acute myeloid leukemiaTatiana Schlossberg, a journalist and the granddaughter of John F Kennedy, disclosed on Saturday that she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, saying her doctor informed her that she has less than a year left to live.The environmental writer also addressed her cousin, Robert F Kennedy Jr, criticizing the influence his policies as secretary of health and human services have had on her experience with the illness. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Cannot believe it’s still happening’: readers respond to ‘heartbreaking’ domestic violence homicides 22. November 2025 (20:00) Readers share the impact of Guardian Australia’s two-year investigation Broken trust, which underlined the ‘shocking realities of domestic violence-related deaths’Guardian Australia’s Broken trust series has uncovered allegations of policing failures before domestic and family violence homicides, and cases that were not adequately investigated.Over the course of the week, we revealed new information about the cases of Hannah Clarke and her children, Gail Karran and Kardell Lomas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Academics who say they are ‘pro-white’ and have ‘ethnic conception’ of Australia turn spotlight on Sydney’s Campion College 22. November 2025 (20:00) Higher education regulator investigates Catholic institute after comments by academics, including endorsing the White Australia policy Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn influential Catholic college in Sydney is under investigation by the higher education regulator over a series of comments made by two of its prominent academics supporting the White Australia policy and calling for Anglo-Celtic Australians and Europeans to become a “supermajority” in the country.The federal education minister, Jason Clare, said the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (Teqsa) was “undertaking a compliance process” with Campion College in relation to a number of comments made by Stephen McInerney, a dean of studies, and Associate Prof Stephen Chavura, a senior lecturer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Human rights fears over Australia’s role in F-35 parts after Trump’s decision to sell fighter jets to Saudi Arabia 22. November 2025 (20:00) Experts warn US deal on ‘lethal’ aircraft presents issues for Australia that ‘we’ve tried desperately to ignore with the Israelis’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump’s unilateral decision to sell F-35 joint strike fighter jets to Saudi Arabia will rely on critical Australian components, prompting experts to warn Australia could become complicit in human rights abuses.The US president announced the deal during a meeting with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, this week, despite consistent concerns about the Saudi regime’s human rights record – including bombing raids on civilian targets – and fears it could share the technology with China. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘This is not right’: grassroots campaign aims to repeal Missouri Republicans’ gerrymandering 22. November 2025 (19:00) A new congressional map was abruptly passed by Republicans in mid-September – but voters have a chance to rebuke politicians and stop it from going into effectWhen canvassers fan out across neighborhoods, they usually rely on sophisticated lists that will tell them things like a voter’s political party and how likely they are to support a given cause. Jill Imbler isn’t bothering with any of that.The 69-year-old has lived in Moberly – a Missouri town of about 14,000 people – her entire life. She doesn’t use a GPS when she drives around, knows where people live, and what time they’re likely to be home. And there’s a pretty good chance that she, or one of her six siblings, knows them personally. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
