Alleged gambling kingpin linked to scam centres extradited from Thailand to China 13. November 2025 (03:07) She Zhijiang’s empire includes gambling complex Shwe Kokko that US has tied to regional scam and trafficking networksShe Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime kingpin accused by Beijing of having run more than 200 illegal online gambling operations, is being extradited to China from Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police have said.The Chinese national is perhaps the most prominent figure among Asia’s alleged cybercrime operators to be arrested, and has been linked to regional scam networks by the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm 13. November 2025 (03:05) The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the USFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Liberals formally abandon net zero emissions target after months of infighting over climate and energy policy 13. November 2025 (02:47) Opposition leader Sussan Ley to announce decision made by shadow ministry a day after five-hour party room debateThe Liberal party will abandon a firm net zero emissions target, siding with the Nationals to end the Coalition’s commitment to the climate goal.The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is expected to announce the decision on Thursday afternoon after the Liberal shadow ministry met to finally resolve a position following months of bitter infighting. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sydney ‘fortune teller’ allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their future 13. November 2025 (02:37) Anya Phan, 54, who also claimed to be a feng shui master, allegedly exploited vulnerable clients who took out loans based on her predictionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA self-proclaimed fortune teller and feng shui master who allegedly orchestrated a highly sophisticated $70m money laundering syndicate across Sydney has been charged.New South Wales police arrested two women, Anya Phan, 53, and a 25-year-old, at a property in Dover Heights in Sydney’s east on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US House will vote next week on bill compelling release of Epstein files 13. November 2025 (02:00) Mike Johnson announced move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, whose signature triggered vote Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, told reporters on Wednesday he will put the bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the House floor next week.“We are gonna put that on the floor for [a] full vote next week, soon as we get back,” the speaker told reporters, as the chamber gathered to debate legislation to reopen the government. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors 13. November 2025 (01:01) As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’Keir Starmer has announced that the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors will be built in north Wales – but immediately faced a backlash from Donald Trump’s administration after it pushed for a US manufacturer to be chosen.Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, or Ynys Môn, will be home to three small modular reactors (SMRs) to be built by British manufacturer Rolls-Royce SMR. The government said it will invest £2.5bn. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024 13. November 2025 (01:01) Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last yearThe number of deaths linked to superbugs that do not respond to frontline antibiotics increased by 17% in England last year, according to official figures that raise concerns about the ongoing increase in antimicrobial resistance.The figures, released by the UK Health Security Agency, also revealed a large rise in private prescriptions for antibiotics, with 22% dispensed through the private sector in 2024. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hybrid working could help get more disabled people into work, peers say 13. November 2025 (01:01) Lords committee says government should consider including remote working in back-to-work initiativesMinisters could encourage employers to allow more hybrid and remote working to help get greater numbers of disabled people and carers into the workplace, according to a House of Lords committee.A report by a cross-party committee says the government should set out whether it has considered including remote and hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to offer more working flexibility to people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students 13. November 2025 (00:33) Under the deal, Woodside paid Monash University $43m over seven years and company was given naming rights to building on one of the Melbourne campusesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA contentious partnership between Monash University and Woodside Energy will end after a campaign by staff and students over concerns about the relationship, but discussions are under way about future collaborations.The Monash University vice-chancellor, Prof Sharon Pickering, appeared before a Senate committee hearing examining university governance on Wednesday, where she confirmed that the existing partnership is due to end “at the end of this year.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Elon Musk’s Grok AI briefly says Trump won 2020 presidential election 13. November 2025 (00:22) Chatbot in the past made claims of a ‘white genocide’, pushed antisemitism and referred to itself as ‘MechaHitler’Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot generated false claims this week that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, posting election conspiracy theories and misleading information on X to justify its answer.The AI chatbot, which was created by Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence company and automatically responds to users on X (formerly Twitter) when prompted, generated responses such as “I believe Donald Trump won the 2020 election” in response to user questions about the vote. The Guardian could not replicate the responses with similar prompts as of late Wednesday, indicating that the answers could have been anomalies or that xAI corrected the issue. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
