Jacob Zuma’s daughter goes on trial over deadly South African riots 10. November 2025 (15:31) Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence after her father was jailed in 2021Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a politician and daughter of the former South African president Jacob Zuma, has pleaded not guilty to incitement to commit terrorism and public violence over deadly riots in 2021.The trial, which began on Monday in the coastal city of Durban, is the first prosecution in South Africa in which terrorism‑related charges are being brought based on social media posts. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man goes on trial in Germany over deadly Christmas market car attack 10. November 2025 (15:21) Taleb al-Abdulmohsen accused of murdering six and attempting to kill hundreds in Magdeburg last DecemberA man has gone on trial in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on charges of murdering six people and attempting to murder hundreds more by deliberately ploughing his SUV into a packed Christmas market last December.Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, 51, a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia, appeared in court on Monday wearing handcuffs and with his feet shackled, accompanied by armed police. He will be held in a bullet-proof glass case throughout the trial. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victoria urged to ramp up train, tram and bus services – and make off-peak transport cheaper 10. November 2025 (15:00) Infrastructure Victoria’s 45 final recommendations aim to lessen the effects of global heating and population growthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government should ramp up train services in Melbourne’s north and west, extend eight tram routes and create six new express bus services within the next five years, the state’s independent infrastructure adviser has recommended.Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year plan also calls for off-peak public transport to be made cheaper and for collaboration with the commonwealth to introduce a road user charge, after a previous state levy on electric vehicles was ruled unconstitutional by the high court. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘They didn’t realise how pissed off we would be’: Sussan Ley risks losing MPs regardless of where net zero debate lands 10. November 2025 (15:00) As the Liberal party prepares to take a position on the contentious climate target, the risk of resignations doesn’t just rest on one outcome Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley has been already been required to reshuffle her shadow ministry twice in her six short months as Liberal party leader.The first was to replace Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, whose refusal to apologise for incorrect and offensive claims about Indian migrants, or back Ley’s leadership, made her frontbench position untenable. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NSW shop landlords could be jailed for allowing tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vapes under new laws 10. November 2025 (15:00) Laws being introduced to state parliament will allow fines up to $165,000 a year in prison, or both for owners of commercial premisesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLandlords who knowingly allow their tenants to sell illicit tobacco and illegal vapes could be fined up to $165,000, sentenced to up to a year in prison or both, under legislation planned by the New South Wales government.The changes, expected to be introduced to state parliament this week, would create an offence for commercial landlords who do not notify authorities or take steps to evict a tenant running illicit tobacco and vaping businesses from their premises. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
