Avanti accused of ‘virtue signalling without virtue’ over wheelchair user art 15. November 2025 (07:00) Campaigners say train image of two wheelchair users does not reflect reality of single wheelchair space in standard classCampaigners have accused one of the UK’s leading train companies of “virtue signalling without the virtue” after it used images of wheelchair users that they say do not reflect the reality of travelling with a disability.Baraka Carberry, a digital artist, created a new livery for Avanti West Coast, which provides rail links between London and Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Scotland, that shows “scenes of people, culture, colours and joy”. Titled Together We Roll, the images stretch across all seven carriages of the new Evero train, which the company says reduces carbon compared with the old fleet of trains. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Orbán’s claims of Trump summit triumph mask growing doubts over his grip on power 15. November 2025 (07:00) Embattled Hungarian leader says he won an indefinite reprieve from sanctions on oil and gas from Russia, but the US has since disputed thisAs Viktor Orbán would tell it, he had the perfect meeting with Donald Trump.After visiting the White House last week, the embattled Hungarian prime minister quickly declared victory, saying he had secured an indefinite exemption from US sanctions on oil and gas imported from Russia. The deal would shield Hungarians from skyrocketing energy prices ahead of parliamentary elections next year and potentially boost Orbán’s chances of extending his 15-year rule. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
About 1m Ford diesel cars sold in UK with defective emissions controls, court told 15. November 2025 (07:00) Ford denies having created ‘defeat devices’ in legal action on behalf of 1.6 million owners against five carmakersAbout a million Ford diesel cars were sold in the UK with serious defects in components supposed to curb toxic exhaust emissions, the high court has been told.The highly polluting vehicles were produced and sold between 2016 and 2018 after Ford’s engineers became aware of the issues, and many were never formally recalled or fixed, lawyers said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify 15. November 2025 (06:00) Ukrainian minister says more than 800 attacks recorded since start of year as Moscow seeks to destroy country’s logistical capabilitiesUkraine has recorded a threefold increase in the number of attacks on its railway system since July, according to a senior minister, as Moscow seeks to scupper one of Kyiv’s key logistical systems.Oleksii Kuleba, a deputy prime minister with responsibility for infrastructure, said attacks on the network since the start of 2025 had caused damage totalling $1bn (£760m). Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa 15. November 2025 (06:00) Advocates fear that other donors will follow Britain’s reduction to the Global Fund for Aids, TB and malariaThe UK is undermining its legacy in fighting infectious diseases including Aids and malaria by cutting money pledged to a leading global health fund, campaigners claim.The 15% reduction in the contribution to the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced this week – in a year when the UK, alongside South Africa, is co-host of the fund’s replenishment drive – risks encouraging other countries to cut back commitments as well, advocates fear.The Gates Foundation is a major private contributor to the Global Fund. The foundation also contributes to theguardian.org, which funds independent journalism at the Guardian Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia welcomes Trump’s removal of tariffs on beef and other food imports 15. November 2025 (05:18) ‘We maintain our position that tariffs on any Australian products are unjustified,’ trade minister Don Farrell saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has welcomed the Trump administration’s removal of tariffs on beef and other agricultural exports to the US.After previously insisting his import duties were not fuelling inflation, the US president, Donald Trump, on Saturday morning Australian time signed an executive order reversing tariffs on food imports including beef, coffee and bananas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments 15. November 2025 (04:46) Sanae Takaichi says the use of force against Taiwan could warrant a military response from TokyoChina has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic feud sparked by comments from Tokyo’s new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.Sanae Takaichi told Japan’s parliament on 7 November that the use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Japan has since said its position on Taiwan – just 100km from the nearest Japanese island – is unchanged. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing Epstein feud 15. November 2025 (04:02) President turns on ‘Wacky Marjorie’ after congresswoman criticizes effort to block release of key Epstein documentsDonald Trump announced Friday that he is withdrawing his support and endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime ally and previously fierce defender of the president and the Maga movement.Trump’s move away from Greene came just hours after she said in an interview she thought the president’s attempts to stop the release of the files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is “insanely the wrong direction to go”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Epstein was texting US House member during 2019 hearing with Michael Cohen 15. November 2025 (03:39) Newly revealed documents show sex offender messaging lawmaker, and may have influenced their questioningNewly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show the convicted sex offender appeared to be texting with a member of Congress during a 2019 House hearing with Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer and personal attorney, and that those messages may have influenced the lawmaker’s questioning.The documents provided to Congress this week include transcripts suggesting Epstein was in direct contact with the lawmaker as the hearing unfolded, the Washington Post reports. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US army veteran who received Purple Heart deported by ICE to Mexico 15. November 2025 (03:03) Venezuelan-born Jose Barco detained upon early release from prison following attempted murder convictionAn army veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served two tours in Iraq was deported on Friday morning from an immigration detention facility in Florence, Arizona.Arizona state representative Raquel Terán told Fox 10 Phoenix that Jose Barco, a Venezuelan-born veteran whose family fled Cuba as refugees, was deported at 4am from Arizona. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
