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US president promoted fictional claim from satirical website that has been debunked repeatedly since 2017Donald Trump promoted the false claim that Barack Obama has earned $40m in “royalties linked to Obamacare” in a post to his 11 million followers on Truth Social on Sunday.The fictional claim that the former US president receives royalty payments for the use of his name to refer to the Affordable Care Act, which he signed into law in 2010, has been repeatedly debunked since at least 2017, when it was featured on America’s Last Line of Defense, a satirical website that produces fake news reports

Russell Crowe remembered Laws as a ‘mischievous mate’ and Kyle Sandilands mourned a mentor. Follow today’s news liveGood morning, and welcome to Monday. Nick Visser here to start the week off. Here’s what’s on deck:Politicians and celebrities have paid tribute to talkback legend John Laws, who died on Sunday. Russell Crowe remembered Laws as a “wise mentor” and “mischievous mate” while Kyle Sandilands called the man known as the “Golden Tonsils” as “one of the true originals”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/nov/10/australia-news-live-john-laws-radio-social-media-age-ban-reserve-bank-pauline-hanson-sussan-ley-anthony-albanese-net-zerontwnfb Author : Nick Visser Publish date : 2025-11-09 20:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Congressional approval would likely be required for plan to take effect, an idea Trump has floated beforeDonald Trump on Sunday mused about giving most Americans $2,000 funded by tariff revenues collected by the president’s administration – an evident bid to rally public support on the issue.“A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/09/trump-tariffs-refund Author : Marina Dunbar Publish date : 2025-11-09 16:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Only 15% of families are eligible for legal aid which has led to huge swathes of UK becoming ‘legal advice deserts’, body saysThe Bar Council has called for all family court cases involving domestic abuse to be brought within the scope of legal aid for both parties, and for means testing to be scrapped for alleged victims and survivors of domestic abuse.In a new policy paper, the body, which represents all 18,000 barristers in England and Wales, has set out a package of recommendations to improve the ability of the family justice system. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov/09/bar-council-calls-for-legal-aid-for-all-family-court-cases-involving-domestic-abuse Author

Exclusive: Case for Mohammed Baraka alleges discrimination on the basis of nationalityA Palestinian man who was dismissed from his job in Gaza after the war broke out is suing the European Union for allegedly breaching Belgian law.Mohammed Baraka, who worked at the EU border assistance mission (EUBam) at Rafah after its inception in 2006 as an unarmed civilian third-party presence, has filed his case in a Belgian court. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/09/palestinian-man-dismissed-from-gaza-border-assistance-role-to-sue-eu Author : Lisa O’Carroll Publish date : 2025-11-09 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Even one is too many,’ culture secretary Lisa Nandy tells Sky NewsMPs have said the BBC had “serious questions to answer” about the way a speech by the US president, Donald Trump, was edited by a BBC Panorama documentary.The concerns regard clips spliced together from sections of the US president’s speech on January 6 2021 to make it appear he told supporters he was going to walk to the US Capitol with them to “fight like hell” in the documentary Trump: A Second Chance? which was broadcast by the BBC the week before last year’s US election.I have discussed the

Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homesThe scale of lobbying of ministers by developers on Labour’s landmark planning changes, which seek to rip up environmental rules to boost growth, can be exposed as campaigners make last-ditch attempts to secure protections for nature.The government published its planning and infrastructure bill in March. Before and after the bill’s publication the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and housing minister Matthew Pennycook have met dozens of developers in numerous meetings. The body representing professional ecologists, meanwhile, has not met one minister despite requests to

Power to be cut for as much as 16 hours a day across most of Ukraine while repairs are carried outPower will be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions of Ukraine on Sunday, state transmission system operator Ukrenergo has said, after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure reduced the country’s generating capacity to “zero”.Moscow, which has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country from Friday into Saturday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/09/ukraine-facing-widespread-power-cuts-after-generating-capacity-reduced-to-zero-by-russian-attacks Author : Agence France-Presse Publish date : 2025-11-09 05:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Charlotte, North Carolina, has the most cancellations – at 120 – as industry experts say other sectors might also feel effectsUS airlines canceled 1,460 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown.So far, the slowdown at many of the nation’s busiest airports hasn’t caused widespread disruptions. But it has deepened the impact felt by what is now the nation’s longest federal shutdown. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/08/flight-cancellations-government-shutdown Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-11-09 02:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Andrew Bragg can’t see the country allowing itself to be lumped with Azerbaijan, Iran and Syria in sitting outside the Paris pact. Follow today’s news liveThe NSW government has announced the next stage in its plastics plan, with action to phase out single-use and problematic plastics.The next phase of the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0 includes:phase out plastic bread tags and pizza savers from late 2027phase out non-compostable plastic fruit and vegetable stickers by 2030introduce tethered lids (meaning the cap or lid on a plastic bottle must remain attached to the bottle itself, even after it’s opened) for plastic bottles by

Security operations come ahead of trip by Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa to Washington to meet Donald TrumpSyria has carried out nationwide preemptive operations targeting Islamic State cells, a spokesperson for the interior ministry said on Saturday.Syrian security forces carried out 61 raids, with 71 people arrested and explosives and weapons seized, the spokesperson told state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/08/syria-carries-out-preemptive-strikes-against-islamic-state Author : Reuters Publish date : 2025-11-08 21:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Southern Water is being investigated amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea lifeSouthern Water is investigating after millions of contaminated plastic beads washed up on Camber Sands beach, risking an “environmental catastrophe”.The biobeads could have a dire impact on marine life, the local MP has said, with fears rare sea life, including seabirds, porpoises and seals, could ingest them and die. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/environmental-catastrophe-fears-as-millions-of-plastic-beads-wash-up-on-camber-sands Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter Publish date : 2025-11-08 19:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wall Street Journal reports Kristi Noem arranged purchase to expand deportation flights and for personal travelThe secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, reportedly authorized the purchase of Spirit Airlines jets before discovering the airline didn’t actually own the planes – and that the aircraft lacked engines.The bizarre anecdote was contained in a Wall Street Journal report released on Friday, which recounted how Noem and Corey Lewandowski – who managed Donald Trump’s first winning presidential campaign – had recently arranged to buy 10 Boeing 737 aircraft from Spirit Airlines. People familiar with the situation told the

UPS cites ‘abundance of caution’ and manufacturer’s recommendation after 14 died when wing caught fire and engine fell offThe freight companies UPS and FedEx have grounded their fleets of MD-11 aircraft days after a cargo plane crash that killed 14 people in Kentucky.The grounded MD-11s are the same type of plane involved in Tuesday’s crash at a UPS facility in Louisville. They were originally built by McDonnell Douglas until it was taken over by Boeing. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/08/ups-grounds-all-its-md-11-planes-after-deadly-louisville-crash Author : Rick Goodman and agencies Publish date : 2025-11-08 14:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Incumbent president won with 98% of vote but opposition was barred from running and say result was fraudulentTanzania is seeking the arrest of 10 people, including senior opposition figures, it has blamed for the deadly protests during elections last week.More than 1,000 people were killed by security forces during the demonstrations, according to the main opposition party, Chadema, and human rights bodies. The Tanzanian government has said these figures were exaggerated but did not give its own figures. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/08/tanzania-officials-seek-arrest-key-opposition-figures-fatal-election-protests--samia-suluhu-hassan- Author : William Christou Publish date : 2025-11-08 11:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%A group of seven Labour MPs who served as ministers under Keir Starmer have written to the prime minister warning that an expected cut to UK funding for aid to combat preventable diseases would be both a “moral failure” and a strategic disaster.With ministers and officials expected to decide the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria within days, the letter renews pressure on Starmer to pull back from an expected 20% cut. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/nov/08/cutting-aid-for-disease-fund-would-be-moral-failure-labour-mps-tell-starmer Author

Health authorities urge consumers not to eat affected products sold in multiple supermarkets and grocers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth authorities have issued a nationwide recall of alfalfa sprouts, urging people not to eat affected products, after at least 44 people across Australia contracted an unusual strain of salmonella.The recall applied to 125g packets of sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh, which included: Aussie Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa Onion & Garlic Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Radish Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Onion Sprouts, Hugo’s Salad Sprouts, Hugo’s Alfalfa & Broccoli Sprouts and Hugo’s Trio Sprouts

US president also praises Hungarian leader’s hardline stance on immigration during friendly White House summitThe US has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official, after Viktor Orbán pressed his case for a reprieve during a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington.Last month, Trump imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft that carried the threat of further sanctions on entities in countries buying oil from them. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/07/trump-orban-hungary-russian-oil Author : Andrew Roth in Washington Publish date : 2025-11-08 04:02:00 Copyright

Death of former NSW senator after long period of ill health announced on Saturday morningObituary: Graham Richardson, hard-nosed former Labor minister and numbers manGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former New South Wales senator and Labor party powerbroker, Graham “Richo” Richardson, has died aged 76.His death was announced on Saturday morning. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/08/graham-richardson-dies-richo-former-labor-party-powerbroker-dead-at-76 Author : Ben Doherty Publish date : 2025-11-08 01:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘The defense acquisitions system as you know it is dead,’ Hegesth says in a speech to industry leaders, military commanders and officialsAndrew Roth in Washington and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestViktor Orbán will visit the White House today as Hungary’s far-right prime minister tries to broker another summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that Orbán’s advisers claim could help end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/nov/07/donald-trump-government-shutdown-air-traffic-flights-snap-viktor-orban-hungary-ukraine-us-politics-live-news-updates Author : Robert Mackey (now); Coral Murphy Marcos, Lucy Campbell, Chris Stein and Tom Ambrose (earlier) Publish date : 2025-11-07 23:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts centerThe Washington National Opera (WNO) is considering moving out of the Kennedy Center, the company’s home since the US’s national performing arts center opened in 1971.The possibility has been forced on the company as a result of the “takeover” of the center by Donald Trump, according to WNO artistic director Francesca Zambello. The president declared himself chair of the institution in February, sacking and replacing its board and leadership. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/07/washington-national-opera-kennedy-center Author : Charlotte Higgins in Washington Publish date

Upstate New York institution is the fifth university under government investigation to bow to White House demandsCornell University announced a settlement with the Trump administration on Friday, becoming the fifth university under investigation by the US government to do so.The agreement will see more than $250m in federal research funding restored. In exchange, the university will share admissions data with the government, pay $30m and invest $30m more in research programs benefiting farmers – a reflection of the university’s longstanding record of agricultural research. The university also agreed to continued to “evaluate the campus climate”, particularly for Jewish students and

Carrie Coyner conceded defeat after igniting text scandal over Democrat imagining ‘two bullets’ in rival’s headThe Virginia Republican politician who shook up multiple statewide elections by disclosing text messages in which a prominent Democratic candidate fantasized about a rival receiving “two bullets to the head” has conceded defeat in her own bid to retain office.Carrie Coyner was seeking a third four-year term in Virginia’s house of delegates when she publicly shared the text messages that she had previously received from Jay Jones, a former Democratic colleague who ran in the state’s attorney general election on Tuesday. Continue reading... Source link

Self-styled ‘ultra-Maga’ Republican representative has recently ramped up attacks on Democrat Kathy HochulUS politics live – latest updatesElise Stefanik, a Republican New York representative and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has officially launched her long-anticipated campaign for governor.Reports indicate that Stefanik has already been working behind the scenes to secure endorsements from key Republican figures and local officials. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/07/elise-stefanik-new-york-governor Author : Marina Dunbar Publish date : 2025-11-07 13:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Drone sightings reported near Brussels and Liège airports just hours after national security council meeting on the emerging threatsMeanwhile, we now have a formal confirmation that the centrist D66 party triumphed in last week’s parliamentary election in the Netherlands, setting its 38-year-old leader, Rob Jetten, on course to become the country’s youngest-ever prime minister, AFP noted.Jetten scored a razor-thin victory of 29,668 votes over anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders and his PVV party, the Dutch Electoral Council said, after an election seen as a bellwether for the rise of Europe’s far right. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/nov/07/europe-latest-news-updates-belgium-airports-brussels-liege-drones-russia-orban-trump-ukraine Author : Jakub