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November 15, 2025

China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments

Sanae Takaichi says the use of force against Taiwan could warrant a military response from TokyoChina has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to...

November 15, 2025

UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa

Advocates fear that other donors will follow Britain’s reduction to the Global Fund for Aids, TB and malariaThe UK is undermining its legacy in...

November 14, 2025

David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees

Senator accuses the government of not treating reform with ‘urgency it deserves’ - with no modelling done on the cost of reversing or replacing the...

November 14, 2025

Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says

One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters OutCop30: cl...

November 14, 2025

Venezuela’s Maduro urges Trump to avoid Afghanistan-style ‘forever war’

Authoritarian leader calls for US to make peace amid military buildup and strikes against alleged drug smugglers

November 14, 2025

Protesters blockade Cop30 summit over plight of Indigenous peoples

Munduruku people demand to speak to Brazil’s president, saying they are never listened toCop30: click here for full Guardian c...

November 14, 2025

South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane

Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documentsSouth Africa will investigate the “mysterious” arrival...

November 14, 2025

Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws

Former ACCC chair condemns proposed exemption allowing minister to approve projects that don’t comply with lawGet our

November 14, 2025

Former Liberal MPs deride net zero dumping as ‘nail in the coffin’ that may prolong pain in urban seats

Ex-politicians and candidates warn the decision will likely cause a loss of votes from younger peopleGet our brea...

November 14, 2025

Weekend of wet weather forecast across Australia, with storms headed to the eastern states

Brisbane expected to get 80mm of rain, while damaging winds, large hail and possible flash flooding on the cards for Queensland

November 14, 2025

Two hours a night: Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance

Takaichi caused a stir last week after she summoned aides to her office for a 3am meeting to prepare for a budget committee hearingJapan’s prime...

November 14, 2025

China and Saudi Arabia among nations receiving climate loans, analysis reveals

Investigation by Guardian and Carbon Brief finds just a fifth of funds to fight global heating went to poorest 44 countriesChina and wealthy...

Global Articles

China advises against travel to Japan amid escalating row over PM’s Taiwan comments

UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa

David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees

Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says

Venezuela’s Maduro urges Trump to avoid Afghanistan-style ‘forever war’

Protesters blockade Cop30 summit over plight of Indigenous peoples

South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane

Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws

Former Liberal MPs deride net zero dumping as ‘nail in the coffin’ that may prolong pain in urban seats

Weekend of wet weather forecast across Australia, with storms headed to the eastern states

Two hours a night: Japan PM’s sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance

China and Saudi Arabia among nations receiving climate loans, analysis reveals