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Co-chair says treaty will not outline specific changes to syllabus but is ‘more about saying this is the role that First Peoples will play’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s First Peoples’ Assembly wants decision-making powers over how the state’s Indigenous history is taught in schools but says a treaty will not outline specific changes to the curriculum.The assembly – the state’s democratically elected Indigenous body – will begin nation-first treaty talks with the Allan government in the coming days. A state-wide treaty – the first of its

Thinktank’s report says Beijing has emerged from Covid-induced lull with a ‘more competitive, politically targeted model’ of engagement in the regionChina has renewed efforts to curry favour in Pacific island nations, a new report has found, after charting a “resurgence” in Beijing-backed aid and infrastructure funding.Over the past decade, China has lavished billions of dollars on Pacific island nations, part of ongoing efforts to build influence in competition with the US and its allies. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/china-pacific-islands-aid-us-relationship-influence Author : Agence France-Presse Publish date : 2024-11-21 01:27:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Following statement from Mike Johnson, McBride says: ‘I’m not here to fight about bathrooms, I’m here to … bring down costs facing families’US politics – live updatesSarah McBride, the incoming congresswoman and first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, on Wednesday shared a statement on social media in response to the House banning trans people from using single-sex bathrooms on Capitol Hill that match their gender identity.Earlier in the day, the House speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson, issued a statement “regarding facilities throughout the US Capitol complex”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/20/sarah-mcbride-trans-bathroom-ban Author : Léonie

Edward Kelley created a ‘kill list’ of FBI agents and others who investigated his role on January 6, prosecutors sayA Tennessee man who was arrested for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot in 2021 was convicted on Wednesday of planning to kill federal investigators.Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty in Knoxville of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing a federal official by threat, the US attorney’s office said in a news release. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/20/tennessee-man-capitol-riot-convicted Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2024-11-20 23:51:08 Copyright for syndicated

Agreement resolves Socialists’ threats to block Brothers of Italy nominee and EPPs opposition to Spain’s deputy PMEuropean parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top team, paving the way for the new European Commission to take office on 1 December.Leaders of the centre-right European People’s party (EPP), the Socialists and the centrist Renew group – who between them have 56% of the parliament’s 720 seats – forged a compromise on Wednesday intended to ensure that von der Leyen’s nominees would be approved in a vote next week. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/european-parliament-reaches-deal-on-approving-von-der-leyens-top-team Author :

Poisoning can overload the body with acid, causing vomiting, abdominal pain, unconsciousness and vision lossTwo Australian teenagers are severely ill in hospital in Thailand after experiencing suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos.The pair are among several foreign nationals to become ill after unknowingly consuming alcoholic drinks containing methanol in the south-east Asian country. Three deaths have reportedly been linked to the mass poisoning. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/21/what-is-methanol-how-does-it-get-into-alcoholic-drinks-and-why-is-it-so-dangerous Author : Ian Musgrave for the Conversation Publish date : 2024-11-20 21:55:42 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The club on Chapel Street was engulfed in flames early on ThursdayA Melbourne nightclub has been razed after a suspicious blaze broke out in the middle of the night.Lux Nightclub on Chapel Street in South Yarra was engulfed in flames early on Thursday, with about 50 firefighters and 15 fire trucks called to battle the blaze. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/21/police-suspect-arson-behind-overnight-fire-that-destroyed-melbournes-lux-nightclub Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-11-20 21:39:39 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Panel met on Wednesday but didn’t reach a decision on releasing the report on Trump’s controversial AG pickThe House ethics committee did not reach a decision on releasing a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Matt Gaetz, the former Republican representative and Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US justice department, after the panel met behind closed doors on Wednesday.Emerging from the meeting after roughly two hours, most members of the panel declined to offer details on their discussion, but the Republican chair, Michael Guest, told reporters that there was “not an agreement by the committee to release the

Vice-president-elect making rounds as ethics committee weighs releasing report on Gaetz over sexual misconduct claimsJD Vance has said Donald Trump “deserves a cabinet that is loyal” as he pleaded with senators on Wednesday to support the incoming president’s most controversial nominee, the former representative Matt Gaetz, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct and doubts over his qualifications to be attorney general.Vance, the vice-president-elect and Republican senator for Ohio, met up with Gaetz on Capitol Hill as the House of Representatives’ ethics committee met to decide whether to release a report that could make or break his chances of confirmation in

Communications minister says laws forcing social media companies to keep under-16s off their platforms are about ‘protecting young people’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe controversial ban on social media for under-16s will be introduced into parliament today, and will be accompanied by a proposal to massively increase fines on social media companies which breach the legislation – up to $50m. Communications minister Michelle Rowland’s office sprinkled out some sparing details of the legislation overnight. “This reform is about protecting young people and letting parents know we’ve got their backs,” Rowland said

Storm Shadow missile attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied long-range weapons to strike within RussiaRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time since the beginning of the conflict, multiple sources have told the Guardian.The decision to approve the strikes was made in response to the deployment of more than 10,000 North Korean troops on Russia’s border with Ukraine, which UK and US officials warned was a significant escalation of the near three-year conflict. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-uk-missiles-strike-russia Author : Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Andrew Roth in

Moscow has rattled its nuclear sabres, but experts say an increase in hybrid, ‘grey zone’ warfare is more likelyMoscow has threatened to retaliate for the decision taken by the US and the UK to allow their long-range missiles to be used in strikes inside Russian territory, and warned that nothing is off the table. Earlier this week, the Kremlin announced a formal change in its nuclear doctrine which specifically envisages a possible nuclear response to Nato-assisted strikes on Russian soil. So, how far is Vladimir Putin prepared to go? Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/how-might-russia-respond-uk-us-ukraine-hit-it-missiles-nuclear Author : Julian Borger Publish

Organisers were concerned at Reform UK party leader’s divisive role in BrexitNigel Farage was left out of the line-up of political leaders who spoke at the farmers’ protest outside Downing St amid concerns over his divisive role in Brexit and fears he would overshadow the event.Representatives of all parties were originally invited to speak, according to organisers of a protest at which tens of thousands of farmers listened to Kemi Badenoch, Ed Davey and other speakers including the journalist Jeremy Clarkson. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/20/farming-rally-organisers-exclude-nigel-farage-from-speaker-line-up Author : Ben Quinn and Helena Horton Publish date : 2024-11-20 17:42:40 Copyright

Met Office warnings in place until Sunday as schools are closed and travel disrupted in ScotlandMore snow has been forecast for the weekend after an Arctic blast brought the “first taste of winter for many” and the Met Office issued new weather warnings.A yellow weather warning for frequent snow showers and possible hail is in place in many parts of north and west Scotland until midday on Thursday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/20/uk-weather-snow-ice-warning-commuters-face-widespread-disruption Author : Geneva Abdul and agency Publish date : 2024-11-20 17:16:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lawyers argue throwing out case necessary to ‘facilitate orderly transition of executive power’ following electionDonald Trump’s lawyers asked the judge overseeing his Manhattan hush-money criminal case for permission to make yet another play for dismissal, arguing that throwing out the case was necessary “in order to facilitate the orderly transition of Executive power” following his victory over Kamala Harris.Todd Blanche, Trump’s lead attorney and pick for deputy US attorney general, and Emil Bove, his choice for principal associate deputy attorney general, railed against the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, in their missive to Judge Juan Merchan, which was made public

UN inspectorate chief calls Tehran’s move a ‘concrete step in the right direction’, amid threat of restored sanctionsIran has offered to keep its stock of uranium enriched up to 60% – below the purity levels required to make a nuclear bomb – the head of the UN nuclear inspectorate, Rafael Grossi, has confirmed amid the threat of restored European sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear activities.“I think this is … a concrete step in the right direction. We have a fact which has been verified by us. It is the first time Iran has agreed to take a different path,” Grossi said

Detainee, identified as Ana, mocked and leered at by male guards after they strapped her almost naked to a chairA female migrant in mental distress was kept in solitary confinement for a month at a Florida detention center, then mocked and leered at by male guards after they strapped her almost naked to a restraint chair, a federal civil rights complaint alleges.The reported sexual and mental abuse of the detainee, identified solely as Ana, took place at the Baker county detention facility, a rural camp 30 miles west of Jacksonville with a long history of allegations of mistreatment, harassment, retaliation

Christian Schools Australia also claiming that the harm definition will mean the view sex is unchangeable will be outlawed as ‘hateful’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Christian Lobby has claimed Labor’s hate speech laws would turn Australia into a “police state” by creating “thought crime” despite the fact the laws are directed towards threats of force or harm.The Albanese government has substantially watered down the laws but is nevertheless facing a religious backlash, with the Catholic church and Christian Schools Australia also claiming that the psychological harm definition will mean the view that sex

Dyer receives apology and undisclosed sum after MGN Limited admitted unlawful access of private informationThe former Newcastle United and England footballer, Kieron Dyer, has received an apology at the high court after settling his phone-hacking case against the Daily Mirror in return for a financial payout.The Mirror’s owners, MGN Limited, admitted to unlawfully intercepting Dyer’s voicemails between March 2003 and December 2004, and using private investigators to unlawfully obtain private information on eight occasions between 2003 and 2005. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/20/former-england-footballer-kieron-dyer-settles-mirror-phone-hacking-case Author : Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent Publish date : 2024-11-20 13:20:24 Copyright for syndicated content

Save Our Safer Streets crowdfunds to challenge Lutfur Rahman over scrapping three LTNs in London boroughThe mayor of Tower Hamlets is facing a judicial review this week over his decision to remove three low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in the east London area of Bethnal Green.The campaign group Save Our Safer Streets (SOSS) says the LTNs are vital to protect children in deprived areas from pollution and the risks of heavy traffic. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/20/safety-activists-take-tower-hamlets-mayor-to-court-over-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-ltn-reversal Author : Harriet Grant Publish date : 2024-11-20 12:30:03 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s metro system will take over from Chinese-owned MTR from MayThe company behind Tokyo’s renowned metro system has won a deal to take over the operation of London’s Elizabeth line, replacing the incumbent Chinese-owned operator MTR.Tokyo Metro Company (TMC) has promised to bring Japanese reliability and punctuality to London’s newest rail line after its consortium with UK transport group Go-Ahead and Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corporation beat three other bidders for the deal. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/20/tokyo-metro-wins-contract-operate-london-elizabeth-line Author : Jack Simpson Publish date : 2024-11-20 11:52:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

National Education Association criticises WWE founder as an ‘unqualified’ pick for education secretary The House ethics committee is expected to meet on Wednesday to vote on releasing a report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against former Republican representative Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US justice department.The panel has previously said it was investigating claims that Gaetz “may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift”. Continue reading... Source

Executive to head European arm of CDPQ, which has invested in Eurostar and Heathrow airportBusiness live – latest updatesDame Sharon White, the former chair of John Lewis, has been appointed as the European head of the Canadian public pension fund manager that holds investments in companies including Eurostar and Heathrow airport.White, who stepped down as John Lewis chair in September, has been given the official title of managing director and head of Europe at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and will start in January. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/20/john-lewis-sharon-white-canadian-pension-fund-cdpq Author : Mark Sweney Publish date :

Ryland Headley, 92, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with killing of 75-year-old Louisa DunneA 92-year-old man has been charged with the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne, who died in Bristol almost 60 years ago.Ryland Headley, of Ipswich, was due to appear at Bristol magistrates court via video link on Wednesday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/20/ryland-headley-charged-with-1967-rape-and-murder-of-bristol-woman-louisa-dunne Author : Steven Morris Publish date : 2024-11-20 10:09:29 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Row over issue continues with questions likely at PMQs as Angela Rayner faces shadow minister Alex BurghartGood morning. Keir Starmer is travelling back from the G20 summit in Brazil, but he won’t be in the Commons in time for PMQs, and so Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, will be taking questions on his behalf. In line with recent practice, Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative leader, won’t go up against a deputy, and she will miss the session too. The Tories don’t have a deputy leader, but Badenoch is getting Alex Burghart, the shadow Cabinet Office minister, to stand in