Tuesday, 10 November 2026today, still filling

President Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House briefing room on Monday with UFC chief Dana White, his longtime friend. Trump had announced on social media on Saturday that he wanted White as his next press secretary, catching White off-guard at a boxing match in London. White clarified he has 'zero political aspirations' and took questions before reporters as part of what Trump said was meant as a joke during 'a very bad press day'.

British retail sales increased 1.5% year-on-year in October, down from 1.6% in the previous year, as shoppers held back spending ahead of Black Friday later in the month. Food sales grew 3.2%, slowed from 3.5% last year but boosted by government advice to stock emergency supplies and Halloween spending. Non-food sales remained flat, with big-ticket items like furniture underperforming as customers waited for November deals.

The Prince of Wales has disclosed he is working to ensure women serving in the military feel safe, respected and valued, but warned that current standards are not yet being met. Behind the scenes over the past year, William has undertaken private and public meetings with servicewomen across the Royal Navy, RAF and Army to learn about their experiences. He heard accounts of women facing inappropriate comments, malicious rumours and intoxicated harassment in barracks, with one junior female describing women being 'used as commodities'.