Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations

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David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commission

Greens leader David Shoebridge has denied knowledge of the existence of an alleged crisis management document on how to deal with allegations against Jordon Steele-John being made public.

The Nine newspapers reported on Friday afternoon the existence of a “secret dossier”, first drafted in 2016, which contained misconduct allegations against the Western Australian Greens senator and how to suppress their media coverage.

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Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’ – The Moscow Times

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  1. Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’  The Moscow Times
  2. The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones  The New York Times
  3. Russia targets Ukraine with 'massive' aerial attack, including hundreds of drones, Zelenskyy says  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. ‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones  The Guardian
  5. Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia hammers its energy grid  Defense News
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Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’

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Reform MP defends leader after ITV footage shows official warning Farage he is ‘protecting’ candidate over racist David Lammy comments

Robert Jenrick has sought to defend Reform UK against fresh allegations that it hosts extremists by claiming that Nigel Farage has “probably done more than almost anybody to stand against racism and the far right”.

The remarks came after Farage was berated by a Reform official for “protecting” a mayoral candidate who was accused of making racist remarks about the former Labour deputy prime minister David Lammy.

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Ofgem could force energy suppliers to pay rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals

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Regulator for Great Britain weighs up reintroducing market stabilisation charge to prevent firms going bust

Energy suppliers could be forced to pay a charge to rivals if they lure customers with cheaper deals, as the industry regulator for Great Britain attempts to prevent suppliers going bust this winter.

Ofgem has published a consultation on a proposal to reintroduce the market stabilisation charge (MSC), which aims to prevent suppliers failing if there is customer exodus, as it frets over the impact of sharp swings in energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home – Al Jazeera

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  1. Which countries waste the most food, and how to reduce waste at home  Al Jazeera
  2. World squanders over 1 billion meals a day - UN report  UNEP - UN Environment Programme
  3. World Food Day: 7 Easy Hacks to Stop Wasting Food at Home  Cardamomo.news
  4. World Food Day 2026: 9 Tiny Tweaks In Your Daily Diet That Can Cut Food Waste Big Time  NDTV Food
  5. Food: here’s how to cope with price rises and reduce waste  Il Sole 24 ORE
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Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears

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Eight-year-old Queensland girl died in 2022 after being denied insulin by her religious parents

Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case was not “prioritised” or worked intensively because the staff member assigned to her case was “very busy”, a coroner has heard.

The Queensland coroner’s court also heard the case worker may have been “overly influenced” by the presentation of Struhs’ “upper class home”, putting cases believed to involve a more immediate risk ahead of Elizabeth’s.

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Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month

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Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation

Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned in England and Wales from early November, the government has announced.

The content will be outlawed from 6 November after cross-party pressure prompted ministers to announce new legislation earlier this year.

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Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors – AP News

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  1. Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors  AP News
  2. Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal  The Guardian
  3. Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report  Phys.org
  4. New Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal’s Deadly Flood  Inside Climate News
  5. More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says  Reuters
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One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws

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Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care

One Nation has proposed a $2,000 baby bonus for new parents in Victoria – a day after the Labor and Liberal parties both agreed to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care.

The deputy leader of One Nation in Victoria, Colleen Harkin, announced the plan on Friday to remove out-of-pocket costs for pregnant women in the public healthcare system and a $2,000 subsidy for those accessing private maternity care.

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Israel’s Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them – AP News

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  1. Israel’s Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them  AP News
  2. The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews  The New York Times
  3. Israel’s Arab parties could be the kingmakers in its election  The Economist
  4. Israelis prefer unity gov't to another election, Benjamin Netanyahu falls behind Gadi Eisenkot  The Jerusalem Post
  5. Opinion | Want a different Israel? Vote for an Arab party  Haaretz
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