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Nov 25, 2025 - World

Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Keir Starmer’s government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gapRachel Reeves will promise to tackle Britain’s cost of living crisis and deliver fiscal stability in Wednesday’s budget, which is billed as a decisive moment for the fate of Keir Starmer’s beleaguered government.The chancellor will say she will do what is needed to shore up the economy as she raises billions of pounds worth of taxes to help offset lower than expected growth forecasts. Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

Albanese government hopeful of reaching agreement over EPBC reform; first top level fire warning in the state for two years. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning, Krishani Dhanji here with you, thanks to Martin Farrer for getting us started.As we brought to you a moment ago, time is ticking for the government to get a deal on its environmental reforms, but it seems pretty confident it can get there within the next two days – tomorrow is the final parliamentary sitting day for the year.ASMOF will argue that the current award is outdated and no longer reflects the reality or value of modern medical work.Our goal is straightforward. Safe and enforceable working hours. Fair and competitive pay that allows NSW to attract and retain the doctors it needs. Proper staffing levels. Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

Ukrainian leader says that talks should also include European allies; Trump says deal is closeUS optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remainIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also improves the possibilities of increasing production capacity in the defence industry.” Continue reading...

Nov 25, 2025 - World

An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber.

Nov 25, 2025 - World

A video shows Staples repeatedly hitting her 12-year-old son with a belt, yelling profanities, and at one point, lifting him by his hair.