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ABS confirms wage price index rose an annual rate of 3.5% in September quarter, bringing some relief to households battling cost of living pressuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians’ wages have increased faster than inflation for a fourth quarter in a row, bringing some relief to households battling with cost of living pressures.The wage price index rose at an annual rate of 3.5% in the September quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday. That result compared with a pace of 3.6% expected by economists and

Opponents say closing Great Highway to cars will increase traffic as supporters argue it will mitigate coastal erosionCalifornians have voted to close part of a nearly century-old highway in San Francisco to cars, transforming a two-mile section into a park for pedestrians and cyclists.On election day, city residents voted to approve Proposition K, extending the ban on vehicles on a portion of the Upper Great Highway along the coastline. The measure has sparked intense debate over whether cars should have regular access to the area. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/12/san-francisco-prop-k-upper-great-highway Author : Coral Murphy Marcos Publish date : 2024-11-12

Killing of Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, 38, former First Capital Command member, spawns number of theoriesPolice investigating a brazen murder at the arrivals area of Brazil’s main airport are pursuing at least three lines of inquiry in their attempt to track down the killers – and the possible masterminds of the shocking crime.Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, 38, was leaving São Paulo international airport on Friday afternoon when two hooded men jumped out of a car and fired a hail of bullets. The brazen attack, captured on security cameras, marked a dramatic escalation of criminal violence in the country. Continue reading...

Move by US authorities comes after plane was shot at on Monday, injuring attendant and forcing airport shutdownThe US Federal Aviation Administration has banned civilian flights into Haiti for 30 days after a jetliner was shot at on approach to Port-au-Prince.Bullets hit the Spirit Airlines plane when it was about to land on Monday, injuring a flight attendant and forcing the airport to shut down. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/12/faa-ban-us-haiti-flights Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2024-11-12 21:32:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Meteorologists track disturbance in Caribbean Sea predicted to become storm named Sara Florida is at risk of being hit by yet another major tropical storm only weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated towns across the state.Meteorologists are currently tracking a new disturbance predicted to evolve into a storm in the Caribbean Sea. The storm, to be named Sara, will form in the western Caribbean later this week and may make a turn towards south Florida as a powerful hurricane next week if wind patterns change, according to the Hurricane Tracker App. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/12/florida-tropical-storm-sara Author :

Girls now see porn for the first time before they are 14, on average. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGirls are now seeing porn for the first time at 13.6 years, on average – two years younger than they were in 2018.And more than 70% of young people say porn often shows aggression and violence towards women, a new report from Our Watch has found.Our Watch’s concern is with the representation of certain people, particularly women, rather than porn itself.It’s the frequent viewing of violent porn, that is sexist and derogatory, associated

Ombudsman’s report on death of Katie Simpson, 21, adds to concerns at levels of gender-based violence in Northern IrelandThe Police Service of Northern Ireland “failed” the family of a 21-year-old woman after her death two years ago in Derry, initially treating it as suicide rather than a suspected murder, the police watchdog has said.The report by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland comes amid renewed concerns that gender-based violence is not being taken seriously enough in the region with the highest rate of femicide per capita of all nations in the UK and in the island of Ireland. Continue reading...

Some will think a woman should lead the C of E and age limitation will rule out a number of bishops• Keir Starmer refuses to back Justin WelbyJustin Welby’s resignation will trigger a search for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, a role that combines moral and spiritual leadership, ceremonial duties, a seat in the House of Lords, oversight of Anglican churches in more than 160 countries, and the day-to-day management of a large but declining English institution.Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, is expected to step up to the number one position in the Church of England until a new

School also decided to close its campus to the public after La’Tavion Johnson, 18, was killed and 16 were injuredThe Tuskegee University campus in Alabama has closed to the public and fired its security chief after a deadly mass shooting there over the weekend.The shooting, which occurred during the school’s 100th homecoming weekend, killed one person and injured 16 others early on Sunday. At least a dozen of those were injured by gunfire, authorities say. Many students were among those hurt. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/12/alabama-tuskegee-university-shooting-security-fired Author : Marina Dunbar Publish date : 2024-11-12 17:04:27 Copyright for syndicated content

Twenty-nine-metre tall fir destined to be chopped down and transported to St Peter’s Square in the VaticanEnvironmental campaigners in Italy’s northern Trentino province have started a campaign to stop the felling of a 200-year-old fir tree intended to form the centrepiece of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations.The so-called “Green Giant” is 29 metres tall and is due to be chopped down next week in a forest in the Ledro valley before being transported to the Vatican and positioned in St Peter’s Square, where it will then be unveiled on 9 December. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/12/campaigners-in-italy-urge-pope-to-stop-sacrifice-of-200-year-old-tree-for-xmas Author : Angela Giuffrida

Police say 34-year-old man held on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public placeA man has been arrested after reports of someone carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament.The Metropolitan police said officers were called at 2.01pm to reports of a man in possession of knives outside parliament. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/12/man-held-after-reports-of-person-with-knives-outside-uk-parliament Author : PA Media Publish date : 2024-11-12 15:03:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall despite government promises to halt nature decline by 2030.Data released by the government on Tuesday shows that over the past five years, all bird species have faced population decline after suffering from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird flu. Overall, bird species have declined in number UK-wide by 2% and in England by 7% in the five years since 2018. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/12/wild-bird-numbers-continue-alarming-decline-in-uk-defra-figures-show Author : Helena Horton Environment

Industrial action at producer causes complaints about lack of Greek meze staple in supermarkets across countryWhen some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many, the latest dip problem is arguably worse – a nationwide shortage of taramasalata.Industrial action at Bakkavor, a large supplier of the fish roe dip, has caused a “short disruption” to the supply and availability of taramasalata at supermarkets across the country. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/12/shoppers-bemoan-uk-taramasalata-shortage-as-strike-leads-to-dip-in-supply Author : Mabel Banfield-Nwachi Publish date : 2024-11-12 13:20:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Former Republican challenger likely to become secretary of state as further developments expected in Trump’s legal battlesTrump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike WaltzVietnam’s Communist Party head To Lam has congratulated Donald Trump on his US presidential election victory in a phone call and the two discussed ways their countries could boost economic ties, according to the communist party.The US is Vietnam’s largest export market, and the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership last September, the highest level in Vietnam’s ranking.Lam stated that Vietnam is ready to promote the stable and long-term development

The move follows a bitter Instagram post by Jack White condemning what the US can expect from choosing ‘a known, obvious fascist’The White Stripes have dropped their federal lawsuit against Donald Trump for unauthorised use of their song Seven Nation Army in a video posted by campaign deputy director of communications Margo Martin in August.Jack and Meg White are dismissing the case without prejudice and therefore could refile, Pitchfork reports. A lawyer for the band offered the website no comment. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/12/the-white-stripes-drop-lawsuit-against-trump-campaign-for-unauthorised-seven-nation-army-use Author : Laura Snapes Publish date : 2024-11-12 11:30:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Jobless rate rises to 4.3% while wage growth excluding bonuses is at a two-year lowMetro Bank has been fined nearly £17m by the UK’s financial watchdog for failings in its money-laundering controls over four years.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the £16.7m penalty after finding failures in monitoring 60m transactions over a four-year period that risked a “gap being left in the defence against the criminal use of the financial system”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/nov/12/uk-unemployment-rises-wage-growth-slows-bitcoin-breaks-89000-business-live Author : Julia Kollewe Publish date : 2024-11-12 10:41:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The prime minister says his MPs must ‘make their own mind up’ on whether to vote in favour of legalising assisted dyingStephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, has submitted an application to stand for the party at the next Scottish parliament election but, if elected, also plans to remain an MP, PA Media reports.Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper, Flynn said he hopes to be joined by current and former colleagues at Westminster in aiming to become an MSP at the 2026 election. He said that, if elected, he plans to remain the MP for Aberdeen South until the

Labour market is in pretty good shape, but signs of cooling could be a headache for the chancellorUK unemployment rises as pay growth slowsBusiness live – latest updatesFor the past few years only cursory attention has been paid to the unemployment figures because the jobless rate has been low and there have been plenty of unfilled vacancies for those seeking work. But, thanks to a slowing economy and decisions made by Rachel Reeves in last month’s budget, that could be about to change.For the next few months every release on the state of the labour market will be scrutinised to

Comments from Israel Katz follow remarks from fellow minister yesterday that ‘certain progress’ had been madeIsrael’s Arabic-language military spokesperson has again issued orders that people in specific locations in southern Beirut should flee their homes due to impending Israeli airstrikes, claiming that Israel will target what it deems “Hezbollah facilities and interests”.Israel’s newly appointed defense minister Israel Katz has said there will be “no ceasefire” and “no respite” in Lebanon, which has seen a series of Israeli airstrikes and ground incursions in recent weeks. Over 3,000 people have been killed.The warning and powerful activity carried out by the IDF and

Seismologist says it is ‘too early’ to link fourth event of sequence to mining activity in the Hunter regionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 4.1-magnitude earthquake that rocked the New South Wales town of Muswellbrook is likely part of an “earthquake swarm” that could see “hundreds to thousands” of small to moderate shocks over the coming months, according to a government seismologist.The earthquake, which hit around midday on Tuesday and was shallow at 3km deep, is the fourth event over magnitude four in three months in the

Australian government won’t say if four reportedly found on Croker Island have been taken to country of departure, of origin, or to regional processing centre on NauruFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour non-citizens reportedly found on remote Croker Island in the Northern Territory have been removed from Australia.The ABC reported the four foreign nationals were found on Monday on the island north of Garig Gunak Barlu national park, near Arnhem land.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/12/four-foreign-nationals-removed-from-australia-after-reportedly-being-found-on-remote-nt-island Author : Paul

It is estimated that Trump played hundreds of rounds of golf during his first term as president of the United StatesSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is practising golf – for the first time in eight years – in preparation for future meetings with US president-elect Donald Trump, Yoon’s office has confirmed.South Korean media said Yoon had visited a golf course on Saturday for a sport his office said he had last played in 2016. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/12/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-donald-trump-meeting-golf-practice Author : Reuters Publish date : 2024-11-12 05:40:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

PM says Britain can ‘win the race’ as Trump’s election casts doubt on global efforts to tackle climate changeBritain has a “huge opportunity” to get ahead of other countries in the race for green investment after the election of Donald Trump as US president, Keir Starmer has said, as he arrives in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 summit.Trump’s election victory last week has cast doubt on global efforts to tackle climate change, which the president-elect has called a “hoax”. But as the most senior world leader attending the summit in Baku, Starmer said the global political turmoil could benefit the UK

Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutionsNew Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologised to the more than 200,000 children and adults who suffered “horrific” and “heartbreaking” abuse and neglect while in state and faith-based institutions.The historic apology follows a harrowing landmark report, released in July, which laid bare the scale of abuse that occurred across care institutions from the 1950s onwards. It was the most complex royal commission inquiry the country has held. The judge who chaired the inquiry, Coral Shaw, described the abuse

James Graham defends alleged illusory discounts, saying suppliers had asked for higher prices and then supermarkets discounted themFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes has hit out at “politicised” attacks on the company amid rising grocery prices, and defended itself amid allegations of illusory was/is discount prices.The supermarket’s chair, James Graham, used his address at the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday to argue it was wrong to blame supermarkets for rising prices because inflation is a complex, global issue.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue