Cornish language to receive part III status under European charter 30. November 2025 (17:30) Kernewek to have same protections as Welsh, Irish and Scots Gaelic so it can be used in education and legal hearingsThe Cornish language is due to be given the same status as Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic after the government submitted it for greater protections under a European charter.Kernewek, spoken as a first language by 563 people according to the last census, has been recommended by the government for part III status under the European charter for regional or minority languages, the highest level of protection available. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kristi Noem claims suspect in national guard shooting was ‘radicalized’ in US 30. November 2025 (17:29) Homeland security secretary also blamed ‘activist’ judges for defying court order to halt deportation flightsKristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, claimed on Sunday that the suspect in the national guard shooting in Washington DC was “radicalized” in the US and blamed the Biden administration, though the suspect’s asylum was approved under Donald Trump.The shooting suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum under the Trump administration in April 2025. He worked with CIA backed units in Afghanistan, coming to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dignitas founder ends his own life through assisted death 30. November 2025 (17:08) Ludwig Minelli, whose work had lasting influence on Swiss law, dies just days before his 93rd birthdayThe head of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has ended his life through an assisted death, the group has said.Ludwig Minelli, who founded the group in 1998, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday, Dignitas said. It added: “Right up to the end of his life, he continued to search for further ways to help people to exercise their right to freedom of choice and self-determination in their ‘final matters’ – and he often found them.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations 30. November 2025 (16:15) Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez amid series of claims involving his family, party and administrationTens of thousands of people have attended an anti-government demonstration in Madrid to demand a snap general election as the country’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, tries to weather a series of corruption allegations involving his family, his party and his administration.Sunday’s protest, called by Spain’s conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan, “This is it: mafia or democracy?”, was held three days after one of Sánchez’s closest erstwhile allies, the former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, was remanded in custody by a judge investigating an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump grants clemency to executive convicted in fraud scheme – report 30. November 2025 (15:55) David Gentile had just begun to serve a seven-year sentence for role in $1.6bn scheme that defrauded thousands Donald Trump granted clemency to private equity executive David Gentile, who had just begun a seven-year prison sentence for what prosecutors described as a $1.6bn fraud scheme, reported the New York Times.The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GPB Capital, 59 year old Gentile was convicted and sentenced in May to seven years in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of individual investors. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Indonesia and Thailand floods death toll passes 600 with hundreds still missing 30. November 2025 (15:45) Heavy monsoon rains across south-east Asia leave thousands of people without shelter or critical suppliesIndonesian and Thai authorities are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as they said more than 600 people had died in devastating floods and landslides across south-east Asia.Heavy monsoon rains have overwhelmed parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, leaving thousands of people stranded without shelter or critical supplies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NHS test delays putting hundreds of thousands at risk, say doctors 30. November 2025 (15:36) Exclusive: Long waiting times affected 386,849 patients in England during September, data analysis showsHundreds of thousands of people in England are not getting tests for killer diseases because of widespread delays that doctors fear will harm patients.A total of 386,849 people in September had been waiting more than six weeks for a diagnostic test for cancer, heart problems and other serious conditions, according to an analysis of NHS waiting time data by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hondurans vote amid Trump threat to cut aid if his preferred candidate loses 30. November 2025 (15:31) US president favours Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura of rightwing National party, as polls show three candidates are neck-and-neckHondurans have begun voting in an election held amid threats by Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if his preferred candidate loses.Honduras could be the next country in Latin America, after Argentina and Bolivia, to swing right after years of leftwing rule. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
More than 670 NSW pokies venues to be stripped of ability to stay open after 4am 30. November 2025 (15:00) Exclusive: Government to end exemptions to mandated closing times for pubs and clubs, including those that allow 24/7 gamblingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their “outdated exemptions” to operate after 4am as the state government responds to pressure to address “a public health catastrophe”.The decision, announced by the state’s gaming minister David Harris, will ensure gaming rooms are closed at the mandated 4am deadline. Some venues are allowing them to be played 24/7. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Gen Z Australians are attempting suicide and self-harming more than previous generations, study finds 30. November 2025 (15:00) Exclusive: Separate research also shows number of young children having suicidal thoughts has risen at ‘alarming’ rateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYoung Australians aged 16 to 25 are attempting to kill themselves, self-harming and experiencing suicidal thoughts in greater numbers and at earlier ages than previous generations, a landmark study has found.It comes as Kids Helpline data provided exclusively to Guardian Australia shows the proportion of young children experiencing suicidality is increasing at “alarming” rates and being expressed by children as young as six. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
