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Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
<p>Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it</p><p>A cabinet split has emerged over whether to approve drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, with the chancellor, John Healey, in favour of the controversial North Sea project.</p><p>The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is ultimately in charge of the decision and the Guardian reported last week that <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/energy-secretary-leaning-towards-rejecting-rosebank-oilfield">she was leaning towards rejecting it</a> after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/21/jackdaw-gasfield-in-north-sea-approved">granting permission</a> for the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/25/cabinet-split-emerges-over-controversial-rosebank-oilfield-decision">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 25, 2026The Guardian World World03
Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’
<p>Follow live updates</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily political email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Safety concerns and threats have changed ‘dramatically’ for politicians</strong></p><p>Cabinet minister <strong>Mark Butler</strong> has said this sitting week offers an opportunity to to discuss ways to keep MPs, their families and staffers safe.</p><p><em>It’s changed dramatically in my time.</em></p><p><em>I’ve been here for almost 20 years and security has changed, and the federal police, in my experience, have been very, very responsive to our requests when there are threats or the possibility of me going to an event.</em></p><p><em>I think there’s something really symbolic about the fact that Helen was [the first] federal MP to have signed this. It is a very simple thing.</em></p><p><em>It just says in my political life. I pledge to act with honesty, respect, and compassion.</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/oct/26/australia-politics-live-helen-haines-tribute-anthony-albanese-labor-liberal-one-nation-pauline-hanson-angus-taylor-question-time-senate-estimates-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 25, 2026The Guardian World World04
Brazil elections: Voting extended after transport complaints
Supporters of left-wing Lula and far-right Bolsonaro have two more hours to vote after polling was extended. The result is expected to be very close. DW has more.
DE Oct 25, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW)