South Africa says US boycott of G20 is ‘coercion by absentia’ 20. November 2025 (14:22) US says Johannesburg meeting cannot issue final statement without its presence and that summit’s priorities ‘run counter to US policy views’South Africa has accused the US of attempting “coercion by absentia” after Donald Trump’s administration confirmed it would boycott the G20 meeting in Johannesburg and said no final statement by G20 leaders could be issued without its presence.The US sent a note last weekend confirming none of its officials would be attending the G20 leaders’ summit on 22 to 23 November, the first to be held in Africa, and that it would not accept any declaration issued at the end of it. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
What do we know about the Epstein files? 20. November 2025 (14:22) US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.(BBC News)
Reeves to back £1.7bn extension of London’s Docklands Light Railway 20. November 2025 (14:01) Funding announcement expected in next week’s budget as part of attempt to secure thousands of new homesRachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for an extension of the Docklands Light Railway at next week’s budget in an attempt to secure thousands of new homes.A Treasury source said the chancellor is expected to back the extension of the DLR to Thamesmead, in south-east London. The area has long been without public transport, which has been blamed for preventing the redevelopment of a riverside site that could include new homes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
