Monday, 9 November 2026today, still filling

LIV Golf announced plans to wind down operations after its financing plan collapsed and the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew funding. Bryson DeChambeau, one of the circuit's highest-profile signings, said he would face his career's next chapter with 'humility and respect'. Other major champions including Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed had already signalled departures, though BC Partners has begun efforts to create a successor venture.

A 38-year-old man from Melton West, Melbourne, is the first person charged under Victoria's new animal abuse material laws. Victoria Police's Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team executed a search warrant on Wednesday and found alleged child abuse and animal abuse material on electronic devices at the property. The man was charged with multiple offences including transmitting child abuse material and possessing animal abuse material.

Windows have been blown out across several floors of Aramco's office tower in Riyadh following an attack claimed by the Houthis. Saudi Arabia's energy minister said damage was limited and there were no injuries or fatalities. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said air defences intercepted Houthi missiles over the city.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a funding package to strengthen bushfire risk management and support emergency responders' mental health, warning of a potentially 'very tough summer' ahead. The package includes additional funding for the Australian Fire Danger Rating System, the National Bushfire Intelligence Capability, and mental health services. Mr Albanese said disaster management spending had risen 280 per cent in the previous financial year and linked increasing extreme weather to climate change.

The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-21 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive win. Bo Nix threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns for Denver, while Bryce Young completed 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns for Carolina. The Broncos secured victory with a late strip-sack and fumble recovery by Nik Bonitto with 1:24 remaining, followed by a quarterback sneak for a first down to seal the win.

Starbucks is hiring 7,500 new baristas across the UK over the next five years as part of its expansion strategy. The company plans to open 500 new coffee shops by 2031, with recruitment focused on the Midlands, north of England, Wales and Scotland. This follows a turnaround under chief executive Brian Niccol involving menu simplification and operational improvements.

Footfall on Oxford Street rose by 16 per cent in the first week after the section between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street was closed to traffic on 26 October, according to City Hall figures. International visitor numbers increased by 42 per cent year-on-year and domestic visitors by 14 per cent. Evening activity and retail spending also increased, with payments company Adyen reporting that spending at stores in the traffic-free area grew from £2.9 million to £3.7 million year-on-year.

A 2kg pack of Premium Ice Cubes from supermarket Iceland was Deliveroo's most delivered item in 2026, the first grocery product ever to top the list. The UK's hottest summer on record drove demand for ice and frozen goods. The Diavola pizza from Monte Forte in Horsham, West Sussex came second, followed by the Chilli Broccoli Salad from Dishoom in Manchester.

Bakery chain Greggs is opening a permanent luxury suite at the five-star Hotel Gotham in Newcastle from Thursday. The suite, decorated in Greggs' brand colours of midnight blue and gold, includes a dedicated rotary phone for guests to request freshly baked Greggs products delivered on a silver platter. Those staying within the first 96 days will receive limited-edition merchandise including bespoke dressing gowns, slippers and eye masks. A portion of proceeds will be donated annually to the Greggs Foundation to support community initiatives and schools.