Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024 13. November 2025 (01:01) Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last yearThe number of deaths linked to superbugs that do not respond to frontline antibiotics increased by 17% in England last year, according to official figures that raise concerns about the ongoing increase in antimicrobial resistance.The figures, released by the UK Health Security Agency, also revealed a large rise in private prescriptions for antibiotics, with 22% dispensed through the private sector in 2024. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hybrid working could help get more disabled people into work, peers say 13. November 2025 (01:01) Lords committee says government should consider including remote working in back-to-work initiativesMinisters could encourage employers to allow more hybrid and remote working to help get greater numbers of disabled people and carers into the workplace, according to a House of Lords committee.A report by a cross-party committee says the government should set out whether it has considered including remote and hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to offer more working flexibility to people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kate’s Christmas carol service to celebrate the power of love 13. November 2025 (01:01) The Together At Christmas event, which is being led by the Princess of Wales for the fifth time, is to take place at Westminster Abbey on December 5.(London News)
Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students 13. November 2025 (00:33) Under the deal, Woodside paid Monash University $43m over seven years and company was given naming rights to building on one of the Melbourne campusesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA contentious partnership between Monash University and Woodside Energy will end after a campaign by staff and students over concerns about the relationship, but discussions are under way about future collaborations.The Monash University vice-chancellor, Prof Sharon Pickering, appeared before a Senate committee hearing examining university governance on Wednesday, where she confirmed that the existing partnership is due to end “at the end of this year.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Elon Musk’s Grok AI briefly says Trump won 2020 presidential election 13. November 2025 (00:22) Chatbot in the past made claims of a ‘white genocide’, pushed antisemitism and referred to itself as ‘MechaHitler’Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot generated false claims this week that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, posting election conspiracy theories and misleading information on X to justify its answer.The AI chatbot, which was created by Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence company and automatically responds to users on X (formerly Twitter) when prompted, generated responses such as “I believe Donald Trump won the 2020 election” in response to user questions about the vote. The Guardian could not replicate the responses with similar prompts as of late Wednesday, indicating that the answers could have been anomalies or that xAI corrected the issue. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump 13. November 2025 (00:06) In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.(BBC News)
