Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice 16. November 2025 (10:00) CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impactA delegation from the body leading the Caribbean’s slavery reparations movement will be in the UK next week for a “historic” first official visit to advocate for former British colonies.The Caricom Reparations Commission (CRC) will be meeting with UK parliamentarians, Caribbean diplomats, academics and civil society groups from 17 to 20 November. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former MP from Katter’s Australian party claims victory in Townsville mayoral race after swing against former leader 16. November 2025 (08:27) Nick Dametto says he is proud to ‘build the capital of northern Australia’ after byelection triggered by resignation of controversial former mayorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTownsville has voted decisively against its former controversial mayor and instead looks likely to elect a bodybuilding, bull-riding former state MP from the populist right in what has been described as one of the biggest swings in Australian electoral history.Nick Dametto, 42, who was the deputy leader of Katter’s Australian Party’s and a Queensland parliamentarian before resigning and handing in his membership last month to run as an independent in Saturday’s byelection, had received more than 61% of the vote as of Sunday, with just over 30% counted. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan 16. November 2025 (08:02) Activity around Japanese-held islands, also claimed by China, comes after PM Sanae Takaichi said Japan might respond militarily to an invasion of TaiwanChina has sent its coast guard through the waters of the Senkaku islands and military drones past outlying Japanese territory as Beijing ramps up tensions over the Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan.On Sunday the Chinese coast guard said its ships made a “rights enforcement patrol” through the waters of the Senkaku, which are administered by Japan but also claimed by China as the Diaoyu islands. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Britain’s biggest housebuilder urges government to support first-time buyers 16. November 2025 (08:00) Taylor Wimpey chief Jennie Daly calls for revival of help-to-buy equity loan scheme to revive property marketThe boss of one of Britain’s biggest housebuilders has urged the government to announce more support for first-time buyers to revive a property market that has cooled in the “very long shadow” of the looming budget.Jennie Daly, the chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, also warned against an “accumulation of regulation”, arguing that a “perverse outcome” of green measures could be that it becomes unviable to build new homes in poorer areas of the country. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Domestic abuse victims who flee with children overseas to be criminalised under new law 16. November 2025 (08:00) Change to crime and policing bill backed by fathers’ rights groups seeking support in cross-border abduction casesMothers fleeing domestic violence who keep their children overseas without permission would be criminalised for the first time under a new law.The change is introduced in a proposed amendment to the crime and policing bill, backed by fathers’ rights groups and the Reunite International charity. The amendment has not been debated in parliament, and is now before the House of Lords. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘There is a gap where Alex should be’: the young woman who lost her life in a neglectful prison system 16. November 2025 (07:00) An inquest has found a Cheshire prison guilty of neglect after Alex Davies, 25, was found dead inside a segregation cell after a lifetime of mental health struggles“There is a gap or a space where Alex should be,” Stacie Davies said. “Wherever I am, she’s not there.”At just 25 years old, her daughter, Alex Davies, was found dead in her segregation cell at Styal prison in Cheshire on Christmas Eve last year. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Michael Jackson is moonwalking back, but after the Springsteen flop is the pop biopic still relevant? 16. November 2025 (07:00) Jackson’s songs are back on charts and biopic trailer racked up 116m views in 24 hours, yet there is a certain hesitation Michael Jackson’s voodoo classic Thriller was high on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the week of 15 November, handing the 16-years-gone King of Pop a record for having a Top 10 hit across six different decades. Simultaneously, Jackson also broke records for receiving 116m views in 24 hours for the trailer of a new biopic, Michael, set for release in April.Millions of fans may be excited and primed for a Jackson biopic. For comparison, the trailer beat out Taylor Swift’s Eras tour preview and it will join a procession of recent music biopics about Bruce Springsteen, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Elton John. The most successful of all – the Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody – took in nearly a billion dollars at the box office. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Gen Z protests against Mexico president turn violent amid anger over mayor’s death 16. November 2025 (06:17) 100 police officers injured in Mexico City as demonstrators attack National Palace following death of Michoacan mayor who fought drug traffickingAt least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against the government of Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.The demonstration on Saturday was organised by members of generation Z, but ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
We have lift-off! Melbourne’s skyscraper peregrine chicks take to the sky 16. November 2025 (04:35) Falcon fledglings’ inaugural flight watched by dedicated fans includes dramatic crash-landingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA trio of young falcons born atop a 35-storey building in Melbourne’s CBD have taken flight for the first time, with the take-off captured on a livestream for the world to see.The three peregrine falcons – two females and one male – fledged late last week, with the footage of their first flight posted on Instagram by non-profit organisation Bird Life Australia. The last falcon took flight shortly after 9am on Saturday for the second time – after returning to the ledge in a crash landing the day before. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alice Wong, ‘luminary’ writer and disability rights activist, dies aged 51 16. November 2025 (01:35) Daughter of immigrants advocated for people with disabilities to have full autonomy over their livesAlice Wong, a writer and disability rights activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51.Wong died Friday at a hospital in San Francisco due to an infection, said Sandy Ho, a close friend who has been in touch with Wong’s family. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
