Gen Z protests against Mexico president turn violent amid anger over mayor’s death 16. November 2025 (06:17) 100 police officers injured in Mexico City as demonstrators attack National Palace following death of Michoacan mayor who fought drug traffickingAt least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against the government of Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.The demonstration on Saturday was organised by members of generation Z, but ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
We have lift-off! Melbourne’s skyscraper peregrine chicks take to the sky 16. November 2025 (04:35) Falcon fledglings’ inaugural flight watched by dedicated fans includes dramatic crash-landingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA trio of young falcons born atop a 35-storey building in Melbourne’s CBD have taken flight for the first time, with the take-off captured on a livestream for the world to see.The three peregrine falcons – two females and one male – fledged late last week, with the footage of their first flight posted on Instagram by non-profit organisation Bird Life Australia. The last falcon took flight shortly after 9am on Saturday for the second time – after returning to the ledge in a crash landing the day before. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alice Wong, ‘luminary’ writer and disability rights activist, dies aged 51 16. November 2025 (01:35) Daughter of immigrants advocated for people with disabilities to have full autonomy over their livesAlice Wong, a writer and disability rights activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51.Wong died Friday at a hospital in San Francisco due to an infection, said Sandy Ho, a close friend who has been in touch with Wong’s family. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thirteen people injured after speedway car ploughs into grandstand during NSW demolition derby 16. November 2025 (01:24) Two in critical condition after driver crashes into crowd at Walcha Motorcycle Rally about 90km from TamworthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA speedway car lost control and ploughed into a grandstand, injuring 13 rural motoring enthusiasts on Saturday night.Emergency services rushed to Walcha’s showgrounds, which 90km from Tamworth in New South Wales, early in the evening after a crash at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Federal immigration officers begin sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina 16. November 2025 (01:02) Local reports say targets include church parishioners doing yard work and workers hanging Christmas lightsFederal immigration officers on Saturday began a sweep through Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, federal officials confirmed.Local media reports said that among the locations targeted by masked federal agents was a church in east Charlotte, where an arrest was made while about 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds 16. November 2025 (01:01) Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environmentNature is not a blocker to housing growth, an inquiry by MPs has found, in direct conflict with claims made by ministers.Toby Perkins, the Labour chair of the environmental audit committee, said nature was being scapegoated, and that rather than being a block to growth, it was necessary for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Teenager charged with murder after death of girl, 17, in South Wales 16. November 2025 (00:09) Gwent police name victim as Lainie Williams and have charged Cameron Cheng, 18, a British nationalA teenager has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old girl was killed in South Wales.The girl, named as Lainie Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene, Gwent police said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Wong says Liberal party ‘overrun by the fringes’; 13 injured after speedway car ploughs into crowd in NSW 15. November 2025 (23:58) Foreign affairs minister says Coalition’s approach to environmental policy will lead to higher energy prices. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong says Turkey-Australia Cop31 hosting deadlock ‘needs to be resolved’Australia and Turkey have very different reasons for wanting to host the next Cop climate conference, says Penny Wong, as the impasse continues – and the deadline for the decision fast approaches.What I would say is this does need to be resolved. Obviously, discussions are ongoing now in Belem, in Brazil. Chris [Bowen] is on his way – or he may be there now – and we hope that negotiations will see an outcome.The prime minister is looking forward to seeing President [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan at the summit. I would anticipate there will be resolution by the end of the week. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’ 15. November 2025 (23:30) Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assetsShabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Suspect arrested in shooting death of beloved Oakland football coach 15. November 2025 (22:31) Cedric Irving Jr, 27, is alumnus of high school where John Beam taught before gaining fame on Netflix’s Last Change UA 27-year-old Skyline high school alumnus, frequently seen lingering near Laney College, has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Oakland football coach John Beam.Police identified the suspect as Cedric Irving Jr, who was apprehended before dawn at the San Leandro, California, Bart station, ending an urgent search for the individual believed responsible. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
