Trump calls New York Times reporter ‘ugly’ after branding another journalist ‘piggy’ 26. November 2025 (19:19) In a Truth Social post, the president lashed out at journalist Katie Rogers after an article questioned whether he was slowing downDonald Trump lashed out on Wednesday against a New York Times reporter, calling her “ugly inside and out” in his latest personal insult against female members of the media after last week calling another “piggy”.In a Truth Social post, Trump criticitized the newspaper for an article suggesting he was running low on energy in his 80th year, insisting he has “never worked so hard in my life”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hegseth reportedly plans to cut support to US scouts group for being ‘genderless’ 26. November 2025 (18:58) Scouting America decries accusations by defense secretary that the organization is attacking ‘boy-friendly spaces’Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, has said it is “surprised and disappointed” by a report that the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, could sever all military ties to the organization for being “genderless” and failing to “cultivate masculine values”.In a draft memo to Congress obtained by NPR, Hegseth criticized Scouting America, which began admitting girls in 2018, for purportedly attempting to “attack boy-friendly spaces”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Guinea-Bissau officers take ‘total control’ and close borders amid election chaos 26. November 2025 (17:52) Gunshots heard near state buildings as incumbent president and main rival claim victory in first round of electionsSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced they were taking “total control” of the west African country, three days after elections in which the two main presidential contenders claimed to have won.Military officers said they were suspending Guinea-Bissau’s electoral process and closing its borders, in a statement read out at the army’s headquarters in the capital Bissau and broadcast on state TV. They said they had formed “the high military command for the restoration of order”, which would rule the country until further notice. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call 26. November 2025 (17:39) Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace planA handful of US representatives have reacted furiously to a leaked recording in which the special envoy to Ukraine reportedly coached Moscow on how to handle Donald Trump, but most have so far remained mute on the revelation that American officials were advising a US adversary.Don Bacon, a Republican representative, called for Steve Witkoff’s immediate dismissal. “For those who oppose the Russian invasion and want to see Ukraine prevail as a sovereign & democratic country, it is clear that Witkoff fully favors the Russians,” the Nebraska lawmaker wrote on X. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s 26. November 2025 (17:28) MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms Children under 16 should be banned from using social media unless their parents decide otherwise, the European parliament says.MEPs passed a resolution on age restrictions on Wednesday by a large majority. Although not legally binding, it raises pressure for European legislation amid growing alarm about the mental health risks to children of unfettered internet access. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Noem made decision to continue deportation flights to El Salvador, justice department says 26. November 2025 (17:15) Justice department maintains that Trump administration didn’t violate judge’s order to return flights to USThe Department of Justice said in a statement that Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, was the one who made the decision to continue with the deportation flights of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador in March, despite a federal judge’s directive that the flights must be returned to the United States.In a court filing on Tuesday, the justice department said that “Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove provided DHS with legal advice regarding the court’s order as to flights that had left the United States before the order issued, through DHS Acting General Counsel Joseph Mazzara” and that “after receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Online betting firms to pay billions more in UK tax, Reeves confirms 26. November 2025 (17:14) The chancellor almost doubled remote gaming duty in Wednesday’s budget, taking it to 40% from April next yearBudget 2025 – live updatesOnline casinos and bookmakers will pay billions of pounds more in tax under a steep rise in duties levied on their takings from British gamblers.Shares in UK gambling firms began tumbling even before Rachel Reeves announced the change in her budget, after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – which assesses the likely impact of tax changes – accidentally published a document confirming that the industry had been singled out for higher taxes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ed Miliband confirms crackdown on North Sea exploration – but new drilling will continue 26. November 2025 (17:12) Strategy paper released with budget allows new oil and gas projects to move ahead if they are linked to existing fieldsThe government has ruled out new North Sea oil and gas exploration or lower taxes for fossil fuel companies as it struggles to protect workers from the industry’s collapse.In a strategy paper, Ed Miliband confirmed the crackdown on new North Sea exploration – although the energy secretary will still allow new offshore fossil fuel projects to move ahead as long as they are linked to existing fields. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Reeves freezes fuel duty for now as she confirms 3p-a-mile electric vehicle charge 26. November 2025 (17:06) Rishi Sunak’s ‘temporary’ 5p-a-litre cut to be reversed in stages from next September in effort to keep EVs attractiveBudget 2025 – live updatesFuel duty will be frozen again, but only for five months until September 2026, the chancellor has announced, as she confirmed a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028.Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty in April at 52.95p a litre for petrol and diesel, a 16th successive year without a rise, but the so-called “temporary” 5p cut introduced by Rishi Sunak will be reversed in stages from September. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31 26. November 2025 (17:00) Exclusive: Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s government, which will preside over the next UN climate summit, should gather the world’s 25 biggest greenhouse gasemitting countries and push them to draw up a roadmap to end the era of fossil fuels, former US secretary of state John Kerry has said.Only by “hard-nosed” confrontation with fossil fuel producers, and reducing their consumption in major economies, would the world be able to tackle the climate crisis, he said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
