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Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill

26/11 10:01

BBC News

Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill

The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping

26/11 08:23

BBC News

Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping

Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.

Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day

26/11 07:29

The Guardian

Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day

If Labor cannot reach deal on Thursday, it will mark second time in 12 months that it has failed to secure planned EPBC Act reforms Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is yet to land a deal to rewrite federal nature laws ahead of parliament’s final sitting day

Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week

26/11 07:17

BBC News

Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week

Russia confirms the US president's close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin.

Wednesday briefing: What may be in – and out – of Rachel Reeves’s ‘hokey cokey’ budget

26/11 06:48

The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: What may be in – and out – of Rachel Reeves’s ‘hokey cokey’ budget

In today’s newsletter: As the chancellor prepares to deliver one of the most heavily briefed budgets ever, tax rises, the two-child benefit cap and a ‘mansion tax’ are all on the table• Don’t get First Edition delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. If you haven’t noticed, the lead-up to

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban

26/11 06:37

BBC News

Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban

They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats

26/11 06:30

The Guardian

Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats

President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionageBeijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has said while announcing a $40bn special defence b

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court

26/11 06:01

BBC News

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court

Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case

26/11 06:00

The Guardian

‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case

The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against herAt some point in the challenge to the ban on Palestine Action beginning on Wednesday, the co-founder of the direct action group will be asked to leave courtroom five at the Royal Courts of Justice, as

Australia politics live: Angus Taylor ejected after lights briefly go out during question time; childcare costs up 11% as inflation spikes

26/11 04:18

The Guardian

Australia politics live: Angus Taylor ejected after lights briefly go out during question time; childcare costs up 11% as inflation spikes

Follow latest updatesInflation up to 3.8% as price pressures rise and hopes for Reserve Bank interest rate cuts fallGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

26/11 03:59

BBC News

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

Kyiv and Washington have moved closer to agreeing the shape of a deal to end the fighting, with Putin to be consulted next week.

Australia politics live: PM actively involved in talks with Greens to broker nature laws deal

26/11 02:54

The Guardian

Australia politics live: PM actively involved in talks with Greens to broker nature laws deal

Lidia Thorpe joins critics of ‘outrageous’ expansion of police search powers in Melbourne as premier defends move

26/11 02:52

The Guardian

Lidia Thorpe joins critics of ‘outrageous’ expansion of police search powers in Melbourne as premier defends move

Jacinta Allan says warrantless pat-down powers that last until May 2026 are consistent with Victoria police plan to be more visibleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has criti

Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ – as it happened

26/11 02:43

The Guardian

Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ – as it happened

Donald Trump’s defense secretary sends memo to John Phelan asking him to review Kelly’s comments; House Democrats from video confirm FBI is seeking to investigate. This blog is now closed.Senator Mark Kelly has responded to the Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating the Arizona lawmaker fo

Minnesotans gear up to fight Trump ending Somalis’ temporary protected status

26/11 02:32

The Guardian

Minnesotans gear up to fight Trump ending Somalis’ temporary protected status

Though president’s order is legally questionable, advocates worry community could be targeted for immigration raidsIn the days since the president said he would be ending a legal immigration status program for Somalis in Minnesota, local elected officials and community members said they will fight b

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

26/11 02:30

BBC News

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

President Trump says the original peace plan has been "fine-tuned", and that he will send his envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow.

Australia politics live: Andrew Wilkie moves motion on gambling ad free vote saying parliament ‘paralysed’ despite support for action

26/11 01:32

The Guardian

Australia politics live: Andrew Wilkie moves motion on gambling ad free vote saying parliament ‘paralysed’ despite support for action

Independent calls on PM to respond to Murphy gambling review. Follow latest updates‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the

US triples national park fee for non-residents, amid ‘new’ fee for Americans

26/11 01:31

The Guardian

US triples national park fee for non-residents, amid ‘new’ fee for Americans

Interior department, which has defunded conservation organizations, claims fee hike is for conservationThe interior department announced today new “America-first” entrance fees for national parks, commemorative annual passes featuring Donald Trump and “resident-only patriotic fee-free days for 2026”

Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live

26/11 01:07

The Guardian

Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live

Donald Trump’s defense secretary sends memo to John Phelan asking him to review Kelly’s comments; House Democrats from video confirm FBI is seeking to investigate Senator Mark Kelly has responded to the Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating the Arizona lawmaker for possible breaches of mi

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime

26/11 00:36

BBC News

Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime

The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.

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