Friday, 13 November 2026

Omaha Police are investigating an assault on two people at a bus stop near North High School on Thursday afternoon. Video of the incident circulated on social media via the Omaha Police Officers Association. One victim, Rose Bacardi, told reporters she and a friend were attacked by a group of students after a confrontation over an alleged cell phone theft. She said she was punched in the face and her friend was beaten outside the bus. Police say both victims had visible head and facial injuries. Bacardi's glasses were broken and about $60 was taken; her friend lost his jacket, phone, debit card and cash. Police say arrests have been made and the investigation continues.

Mohamed Salah has become Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing former captain Hossam Hassan's record. Salah scored twice late in Egypt's 5-0 victory over Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with new coach Ali Maher beginning his tenure by putting Egypt top of Group B. Tunisia's difficulties continued with a 2-0 home defeat to Libya, leaving them with only two points at the halfway stage and in danger of missing next year's finals.

Elina Svitolina defeated world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 3-6 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells. The Ukrainian won her first match against Sabalenka in over six years, breaking the Belarusian six times and dominating the final set after Sabalenka took the second. Svitolina will face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the semi-final on Saturday. The defeat ended Sabalenka's season, marking the first time since 2021 she has failed to reach the last four of the WTA Finals. Earlier, Mirra Andreeva defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 to top her group and will face Jessica Pegula in the other semi-final.

Roberto Gomez, a 51-year-old member of LA's 38th Street gang, has been charged in a six-count federal indictment for allegedly helping Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, run a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring. Gomez allegedly obtained sensitive law enforcement information from Mexican and US agencies and provided it to Wedding to help him avoid detection. Wedding, 45, was arrested in Mexico City in January and is facing charges for trafficking cocaine from Colombia to the US and Canada.

A nationwide grounding of flights across the United States due to communications failures at regional air traffic control centres has disrupted UK airports. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the order citing 'extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety'. British Airways cancelled a New York-bound service from London Heathrow, and Virgin Atlantic flights from Manchester Airport faced potential disruption. According to the Daily Mail, the five-hour ground stop on Friday affected more than 1.5 million passengers, with thousands of flights cancelled or delayed.

US Air Force personnel at RAF Fairford in the UK responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity, although no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected and the situation was resolved. The incident comes after the US moved bombers previously used to strike Iran out of Britain on security grounds following an approach by men in white vans to the base on 27 September. Two men were charged in relation to that incident, with prosecutors alleging one attempted to assist Iranian intelligence in Britain, and the US Justice Department has said a member of an Iran-backed militia plotted to attack the base.

Mirra Andreeva, the 19-year-old French Open champion, has progressed to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals after beating Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-1 in round-robin play at Indian Wells on Friday. Andreeva won Group 2 with a perfect 3-0 record, dropping just 11 games across all three matches. She will face Jessica Pegula in Saturday's semi-finals, with the winner of Aryna Sabalenka versus Elina Svitolina to meet Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the other semi-final.

Germany beat Serbia 3-1 in Belgrade on Friday to set up a decisive match against the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday for top spot in Nations League Group A2. The Netherlands' 7-0 demolition of Greece means Germany will probably need to win on Monday to reach the quarter-finals. Florian Wirtz and debutant Brajan Gruda scored for Germany, who also benefited from an own goal by Serbia's Srdan Babic.

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to reported communications problems at regional air traffic control centres, affecting hundreds of thousands of travellers. A new Department of Transportation rule that took effect on 19 October may limit airlines' compensation obligations for the resulting delays and cancellations. Under the rule, airlines no longer have to compensate passengers for government system failures that affect flight safety.

President Trump signed legislation on 10 November designating America's National Churchill Museum, located on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. The law received unanimous approval from Congress. The designation is the highest honour for an American historic site, though it does not automatically make the museum part of the National Park System.

South Carolinians will have less time to get medical bills covered through Medicaid under changes from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. From January 1, 2027, the retroactive coverage period will shrink from three months to two months before someone applies. Healthcare advocates warn this could create additional financial challenges for struggling families and potentially affect uninsured patients and those with private insurance, as well as putting pressure on hospitals.

The Greens are calling for parliament to end tax breaks for private jet fuel following Parliamentary Budget Office analysis showing the subsidies will cost taxpayers $640 million in 2027 and $1.5 billion over the forward estimates. Greens leader David Shoebridge said ordinary Australians pay almost 15 times more tax per litre of petrol than private jet owners, who pay 3.5556 cents per litre compared to drivers paying 53.7 cents per litre. He argued the government should redirect these funds to petrol price relief and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

France upset world champions South Africa 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller at the Stade de France on Friday. The Springboks had been unbeaten in the competition and had not lost to France at their home stadium for 21 years, but France's halves Antoine Dupont and Maxime Lucu controlled the match. France scored three tries to lead 21-7 at halftime and held on despite conceding three yellow cards and losing the scrum battle.

Maggie Heginbothom, 68, married her partner Mark in Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital in Bangor on Monday, just two days after he proposed at her bedside. She has advanced liver cancer and is receiving palliative care. Staff on Tegid Ward arranged the ceremony, which included her two horses.

The 49ers have cleared wide receiver Deebo Samuel to play Sunday against the Cowboys after he was ruled off the injury report Friday. Samuel sustained a hamstring strain in Week 5 and has not played since. The team will remain without star receiver Mike Evans, who continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis and has missed three straight games. San Francisco has also acquired veteran receiver Keenan Allen, who is set to make his 49ers debut on Sunday.

The New York Giants suffered a defeat to the Washington Commanders in prime time on Thursday, November 12th, despite holding a four-point lead with just over two minutes left. The loss leaves the Giants in a competitive NFC East division. They face a difficult schedule ahead, with five of their next six opponents above .500 and in playoff contention, starting with Jacksonville on November 22nd.

Reform UK has launched a national security review classifying Russia as Britain's 'greatest immediate state threat', accusing Vladimir Putin of 'waging a hybrid war' against the UK. Party leader Nigel Farage said Reform is 'clear-eyed' about threats from Russia, Iran, China and Islamist extremists. The move addresses past accusations that Farage has been sympathetic to Russia. The review will be led by Angus MacIntyre, Reform's newly appointed defence spokesman and former RAF commander.

Moustafa Elbohy, 32, was found guilty on Friday of two counts of rape at Southwark Crown Court. The woman had been out drinking with work colleagues in central London on 20 September when she encountered Elbohy and a group of men. He used Google Translate to threaten her before dragging her into his tent under Hungerford Bridge and attacking her. Elbohy had arrived in the UK on a small boat three months earlier and was living in a hotel after his asylum claim was refused.

France defeated world champions South Africa 21-19 in a Nations Championship match at the Stade de France on Friday, only their second victory over the Springboks in their last eleven Tests. France dominated the first half, with tries from Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, Théo Attissogbe and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, leading 21-7 at half-time, but South Africa stormed back with tries from Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx. The decisive moment came when South Africa's replacement fly-half Manie Libbok missed a conversion that would have levelled the score. France captain Antoine Dupont was named player of the match. The victory puts France in a strong position to top the Northern Hemisphere standings and reach the Nations Championship final at Twickenham.

The M6 southbound between Kirkby Lonsdale and Carnforth in Cumbria has remained closed following a lorry fire that started at around 9.45pm on 13 November. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and recovery agents have been unable to clear the vehicle quickly because the load keeps reigniting. National Highways said resurfacing works will be needed on the carriageway, though the full extent will not be known until the lorry is removed. No estimated reopening time has been given.

A lorry fire closed the M6 southbound between junctions 36 and 35 near Carnforth from shortly before 10pm on Friday 13 November. Firefighters from multiple Cumbria stations extinguished the blaze, but the load kept reigniting, complicating recovery efforts. The gutted vehicle was cleared by 3pm on Saturday 14 November, and the southbound carriageway reopened around 4.30pm following extensive motorway resurfacing.

The Netherlands routed Greece 7-0 to remain unbeaten under new coach Xavi, while Germany won 3-1 against Serbia under Juergen Klopp. The victories set up a deciding match between the Netherlands and Germany for first place in Nations League Group A2. Germany are three points behind the Netherlands heading into their Monday meeting in Berlin, with the top two advancing to the quarter-finals.

The FAA grounded all domestic US flights on Friday afternoon after communications problems affected regional air traffic control centres. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the outage was caused by an overload of an old, analog system. The ground stop lasted four hours and was lifted at 8:15 p.m. An estimated 1.5 million passengers were affected, with delays and cancellations continuing at airports nationwide. The FAA said US air travel should recover by the end of Sunday.

Harvey/Wells County's football team won their first state championship in 18 years, and their first as a combined co-op. Head coach Bret Dockter, in his 13th season, won his first state title despite a serious health setback: he was placed in a medically induced coma with pulmonary arterial hypertension last December and questioned whether he would survive to coach again. The team started this season 0–2 before winning 11 consecutive games to claim the Class A title.

Hungary's anti-corruption agency has seized $19.5m in cash buried in forests and hidden in farm buildings, warehouses and residential properties as part of an investigation into Miklós Seszták, who served as minister of national development under Viktor Orbán from 2014 to 2018. Seszták is accused of accepting bribes linked to overpriced secondhand bus purchases by a state transport company. The searches took place on 12 and 13 November across Budapest and three other counties. Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who defeated Orbán in April's election on promises of an anti-corruption drive, described the discovery as marking the end of what he called the 'Fidesz-KDNP mafia'. Seszták has denied wrongdoing and is under pre-trial detention.

Duncan Ferguson won his first game as Glentoran manager on Friday, beating Bangor 2-1 at the Oval. The former Everton caretaker arrived in Irish League football 25 days earlier. Ferguson said he was happy with the result but acknowledged the team must improve.

House Democrats are investigating a sexual harassment allegation against Brian Poindexter, who defeated Republican incumbent Max Miller in Ohio's 7th congressional district last week. The allegation was made by a campaign worker. Poindexter's campaign says the incident involved 'an innocuous compliment' that the volunteer found uncomfortable, and both the campaign and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee have launched investigations.

The US flu season is intensifying earlier than usual, with seven states reporting high flu activity last week, up from two the week before. The surge has begun in the South and West, affecting California, Louisiana, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Louisiana is experiencing the worst activity so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 2.6 million illnesses, 36,000 hospitalisations and 2,100 deaths tied to flu this season. Dr Fred Lopez of LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans said the season is 'taking off' and 'only likely to increase in the next month or two', urging people to get vaccinated. The flu hospitalisation rate in mid-October was the highest seen that early in autumn in more than 15 years.

Kevin De Bruyne's wife Michelle has said the family is keen to leave Napoli and return to Belgium, telling Belgian magazine NINA that they want to move to Limburg 'the sooner the better'. She cited difficulties with family life in Naples, saying De Bruyne 'leads a very restricted life' and that the family cannot do things together in the city, unlike in Manchester where they could move around without being photographed. De Bruyne, 35, joined Napoli in summer 2025 after ten years at Manchester City but has struggled with fitness and clashed with former manager Antonio Conte in his first season.

Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-1 at Hampden Park to stay in contention for promotion in Nations League Group B1. John McGinn scored twice, including a penalty, to secure the win after the hosts were booed off at half-time with the game goalless. The victory was marked by Andy Robertson earning his 102nd cap, equalling Kenny Dalglish's all-time appearance record for Scotland.

Actress Tiffani Thiessen, 52, has revealed she needs a hip replacement after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and hip dysplasia. She disclosed the diagnosis on the Breaking Bread with Tom Papa podcast, suggesting her childhood dancing may have contributed to her hip problems. The condition has recently forced her to stop playing pickleball.

Scotland defeated North Macedonia 2-1 at Hampden Park in a Nations League match, with John McGinn scoring both goals. The Scotsman reported the victory was laboured and uninspiring. John McGinn told reporters afterwards that 'it wasn't pretty' and identified areas for improvement ahead of Scotland's next fixture against Switzerland on Monday.

A nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop on Friday afternoon grounded all flights across the United States after communications failures at regional air traffic control centres. The stoppage lasted about five hours and was lifted Friday evening. By Saturday, thousands of flights remained cancelled or delayed, with at least 5,609 cancelled nationwide. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a contractor replacing copper wire with fibre-optic cable at a remote location triggered a router to flood other routers repeatedly. The incident is under investigation. Officials expect the air system to return to normal by the end of Sunday.

The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights nationwide on Friday due to communications problems affecting regional air traffic control centres. The shutdown lasted several hours and affected tens of thousands of passengers, with almost 10,000 flights cancelled according to flight tracking website Flightradar24. US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said new technology introduced into an old air traffic control system overwhelmed it.

Noel Fielding, the Great British Bake Off host, has issued a statement following Russell Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault. Fielding said he was horrified and deeply disturbed by Brand's crimes, which he was completely unaware of until they became public, and that his thoughts are with the women whose courage brought him to justice. Fielding regretted jokes he made alongside Brand on television, radio and charity shows, calling them horrible and inappropriate.

The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon due to a temporary telecommunications outage affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Airports in Omaha, Lincoln and Central Nebraska all reported delays. The ground stop lasted about four and a half hours before being lifted at around 7:30 p.m. However, the disruption continued into the weekend, with flights cancelled on Saturday and Sunday at Nebraska airports including services to Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix and other major cities.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his convictions. In an Instagram statement, Santander said reflection and conversations made him recognise he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared. He expressed respect for the Muslim community and pledged to avoid sharing hateful content.

The coldest air of the season has arrived in Florida, bringing the coldest temperatures in months. Morning lows will dip into the 30s and 40s across the region this weekend, with a frost advisory in effect. Clear skies, dry air and northwesterly winds will drive the cold snap, though daytime highs will reach the mid-60s to low-70s.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang resigned on Thursday following reports of multiple extramarital affairs, including one with Alice Huang, a businesswoman at Singapore-based Megaspeed who US officials suspect of spying for China. Huang also had affairs with Kimberly Powell, Nvidia's vice president of healthcare, and a second employee. CFO Colette Kress became interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor. Nvidia has approached Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas, who previously worked at Nvidia, as a potential replacement. The scandal has triggered controversy in the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticising Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's handling of export controls for Megaspeed, which US investigators suspect of diverting Nvidia chips to China. The departures have raised questions about Nvidia's dependence on Huang's personal relationships and leadership style. Some investors and tech executives, including Elon Musk, have called for Huang's reinstatement.

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday that lasted nearly five hours, grounding hundreds of flights across the United States including in South Dakota. Officials cited 'extraordinary circumstances' caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centres. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said preliminary reports ruled out terror or cyberattacks and that there was no danger to the public.

Michael Pyke, a 79-year-old former hairdresser, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years for murdering his wife Beryl, also 84, at their home in Aldwick, West Sussex, in May this year. Hove Crown Court heard that Pyke stabbed his wife in a 'terrifying and sustained' attack after she refused his request for a cuddle. The murder followed decades of domestic abuse; Pyke had no previous convictions until he turned 60, after which he was imprisoned multiple times for offences relating to domestic violence against his wife.

The first cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland during the 2026/27 winter season have been announced. Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting livestock.

Electric vehicles are booming in Australia, with sales up almost 150 per cent between January and October compared with the same period in 2025. An additional 250,000 EVs are expected on Australian roads by year-end, with many families using battery-powered cars for holiday drives this summer. Over the Easter long weekend, drivers reported waiting up to five hours at charging points on major routes and at country destinations. Planning ahead can help avoid such delays: EV energy consumption increases at motorway speeds, unlike petrol vehicles, so advertised range claims based on mixed driving may not reflect highway performance.

Small Australian businesses are struggling with higher borrowing costs, rent and wage bills and may raise prices to cope. A ban on debit and credit card surcharges came into effect six weeks ago, forcing many hospitality and retail businesses to absorb these costs. According to Tyro, a major payments provider with 80,000 merchants, only 9.4 per cent of merchants increased prices in the first week after the ban, rising to 12.4 per cent three weeks later. Of those that did, 61 per cent raised prices by more than the surcharge amount.

Tom Arnold, 67, has revealed he has not dated for nearly ten years. Speaking to Page Six, he said his attitudes towards women his own age have evolved after meeting many while touring his 'My Crazy X-Wife' comedy show, and he now believes there are 'funny, smart, sexy 60-something women' to date. Arnold said it would be good to find someone to love.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by running onto the field in street clothes to celebrate a fumble recovery, losing his team 15 yards of field position in the fourth quarter. The incident raised questions about whether the team has a discipline problem under coach Brian Schottenheimer. Overshown said he did not know inactive players could not run onto the field to celebrate. The Cowboys accumulated 153 yards in penalties in the game against Indianapolis, which they won 27–23, and lead the NFL with 667 penalty yards this season.

The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, halting all flights for roughly four hours in what officials said was the longest such closure in 25 years and only the second since 9/11. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the outage on contractor L3Harris, which was performing routine maintenance to replace outdated copper wire with fibre optic cable at a remote FAA facility. During the upgrade, a newly installed router became overloaded with data—experiencing over 1,000 connection attempts every four to five seconds—which flooded other routers and disrupted radar feeds and communications between air traffic controllers and aircraft. Duffy said investigators are still determining whether the fault lay with faulty equipment or contractor error. About 16,000 flights were delayed or cancelled across Friday and Saturday, with officials warning recovery could take several days.

Kyle Owen Brennan, the son of former CIA Director John Brennan, was arrested Friday on a federal charge related to child sexual abuse images. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a tip in 2024 about suspected material uploaded to his Adobe account, prompting a local investigation. His mobile phone was seized and later reviewed by the FBI, which uncovered child sexual abuse images. His father served as CIA director under President Barack Obama and is currently under investigation by the Justice Department over separate allegations that he lied to Congress.

A 50-year-old man driving a Skoda Superb and two horses died after cars crashed into loose animals on the M18 near Doncaster at about 4.45am on Friday. Two other motorists were injured when a second Skoda Octavia and a Vauxhall Vivaro also hit the horses. The motorway closed in both directions; the northbound carriageway reopened by 4pm but the southbound section remained closed. South Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and footage, and trying to trace the horses' owner.

In his 480-page memoir 'Promise Me, America', set for release on Tuesday, former President Joe Biden offers an unapologetic defence of his four-year tenure. Biden criticises Trump for election denialism, his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, and pardons of participants. He defends his legislative record, rejects claims his policies intensified inflation, stands by the Afghanistan withdrawal, and credits himself with rehabilitating international alliances. Biden also defends his decision to run for a second term in 2024 despite age concerns.

Donald Trump will hold the first-ever trilateral meeting between leaders of the United States, Russia and China next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. The White House said Trump will discuss reducing nuclear weapons, which he believes is dangerous, and the war in Iran. Ukraine will not be discussed, US officials said. A senior US official told reporters no agreement is expected from the talks, describing them as 'the entry point, the first conversation'. Moscow and Beijing have not yet commented on the meeting.

US District Judge Ana Reyes issued a temporary restraining order on Saturday blocking the Trump administration from closing East Potomac Park and its golf course, set to shut on Sunday for a 15-month renovation. Trump had announced plans to transform the 106-year-old public course into a championship-level venue designed by architect Tom Fazio. The DC Preservation League and two local golfers challenged the closure, arguing it would change the course's character and make it unaffordable. Reyes ruled the government's stated justifications were 'pretextual' and violated federal law to meet 'an arbitrary deadline'. The judge noted that Trump's social media posts confirmed the closure was linked to the renovation plan. The order lasts until 28 November.

Climate representatives from nearly 200 nations are gathered in the Turkish resort town of Antalya for two weeks of global climate negotiations. Tuvalu Environment Minister Maina Talia, who has attended more than 10 such summits, says his island nation faces an existential threat and remains frustrated by the slow progress. Leaders from Pacific regions are fighting to access debt-free funding for adaptation projects, though some funding has been attracted to the Pacific Resilience Facility.

The BYD Atto 1 electric hatch is the most affordable vehicle to own and run in 2026, according to the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland, and could save motorists as much as $1,000 a year compared with the cheapest petrol model. It is the first time an electric vehicle has been named the cheapest to own and run by RACQ. The entry-level BYD Atto 1 Essential costs an average of $751 per month over five years, including charging costs.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was caught on a hot microphone at the COP31 climate summit in Turkey on Friday making a joke with Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen about keeping mobile phones away from their bodies. The pair were recorded discussing the potential risks, with Albanese asking Bowen if he avoided keeping his phone in his trousers because of concerns about his genitalia, prompting laughter from both men. A spokesman for the prime minister said they 'were having a joke in between meetings'.

Hampshire has spent years consulting on plans to reorganise its councils from a two-tier system into larger unitary authorities, but the process was halted after the government withdrew its chosen model in September following updated legal advice. Speculation suggests the government may revisit the issue in the new year, but firm guidance remains absent. Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King has called for the process to be scrapped and restarted with more time, arguing the previous timeline was too rushed to resolve differences between councils.

Norah Olson, 16, who went missing from McHenry County on November 1, has been found safe in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Wahpeton Police Department officers located her on November 13 while executing a search warrant at a Wahpeton home. The McHenry County Sheriff's Office was assisting with the investigation.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, reappointed this month, declared a 2018 state law banning bump stocks unconstitutional and said his office will not defend convictions under it. Bump stocks are tools that increase a gun's rate of fire. Uthmeier said the law, which carries a five-year prison sentence, is 'overly broad' and restricts lawful firearm use in violation of the Second Amendment.

Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison this week after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Jo Whiley, a BBC Radio presenter, has recalled receiving a handwritten note from Brand years ago that now disturbs her in light of his convictions. She plans to destroy the note.

Charlotte Church has permanently closed The Dreaming, her £3 million wellness retreat in Wales, after five years. The singer had announced last month that the retreat would pause temporarily, but has now confirmed the closure is permanent. The retreat, based at Rhydoldog House in Powys—a former home of fashion designer Laura Ashley that Church purchased for £1.5 million—offered therapies including gong baths, forest bathing and Druid ceremonies, with nightly rates starting from £300.

Eight people died when a three-storey building containing residential and commercial units collapsed in Brooklyn on 11 November into a pit dug by workers excavating an adjacent site where another building had been recently demolished. The incident has raised questions about New York City's oversight of construction sites and the safety precautions taken by contractors. The excavation site's contractors had faced previous lawsuits and complaints. Neighbours reported feeling vibrations from the construction site, and one witness saw bricks falling from the building moments before it collapsed. New York officials called on Friday for the hiring of more building inspectors, citing a vacancy rate of around 9 per cent in the Department of Buildings.

Cadillac's Lyriq-V, the company's first high-performance V-Series electric model, will begin deliveries in Australia in late Q1 or Q2 2027, around March or April. The V-Series variant shares the same 92kWh battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive as the standard Lyriq Sport but adds 75kW more power and 160Nm more torque, achieving 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds instead of 4.9 seconds, though its range decreases slightly to 471km. It features retuned suspension with adaptive dampers, larger 22-inch wheels, and special driving modes including V-Mode with Velocity Max, Competitive Mode and Launch Control.

Elexis Robinson, 17, was hanging out of a friend's car sunroof in a Vancouver, Washington shopping centre car park when the driver made a sharp turn, flinging her onto the pavement. She struck her head and suffered a skull fracture and three brain bleeds. She is now hospitalised with a severe traumatic brain injury and struggles to remember basic information, including her own name. Her mother, Alicha Linares, said the family's world has been 'turned upside down' and that it could be a year before they know the lasting extent of the damage.

The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected and the incident has been resolved, the US Air Force and Ministry of Defence confirmed. An air raid siren sounded and personnel were told to take shelter during the incident.

The US Air Force responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday evening. Personnel were placed in lockdown and an air raid siren was activated at around 5.30pm. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the situation had been resolved by 10.30pm, saying no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.

Police were called to the Moorfields Road area of Ballymena on Friday evening to carry out a planned search of a property. A suspicious object was discovered, prompting a public safety operation in which two neighbouring homes were evacuated. Ammunition technical officers attended and removed the object and additional items for forensic examination. The alert has now ended and residents have been allowed to return to their homes, with all roads reopened in the area.

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers asked a judge to dismiss the original murder indictments against him for killing his wife and son, claiming the chief investigator lied to the grand jury. Murdaugh is facing a retrial after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his convictions and life sentence, ruling that a court clerk improperly influenced jurors during his 2023 trial. Even if the indictments are dismissed, prosecutors can seek new grand jury indictments, and an April retrial may still proceed.

Hebburn Town have completed the loan signing of former Sunderland academy forward Ethan Moore.

Unauthorized drone activity has prompted a security response at RAF Lakenheath in eastern England, the U.S. military said on Friday. Security forces have responded to the activity and the U.S. military is taking 'all measures' to protect base installations, aircraft and service members. A spokesperson for U.S. European Command, speaking anonymously to discuss sensitive military matters, said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure have been affected.

Labor is expected to lose at least three long-held regional seats in Victoria's 28 November state election. The Nationals say they are 'well positioned' to defend their territory from surging One Nation. Bendigo East, held by Labor for 27 years, Bendigo West and Ripon are all expected to fall from Labor's grip, with residents citing frustration over cost of living, deteriorating roads and rising state debt.

The Trump administration has designated 22 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as 'foreign terrorist organisations', adding a Guatemalan group to the list on Friday. The designation, traditionally reserved for groups using violence for political ends such as the Islamic State or al-Qaida, aims to increase pressure on money-focused crime rings and those aiding them. The strategy, rolled out in February 2025, led to the capture of Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro and dozens of attacks on alleged 'narcoterrorist' boats resulting in over 200 deaths. Mexico has the most designated groups with eight, including the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the largest fentanyl traffickers into the US.

Radio presenter Jo Whiley said she cried when Russell Brand was jailed for 10½ years for rape and sexual assault. Brand, 51, was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Whiley discussed the verdict on her Dig It podcast with broadcaster Zoe Ball, saying the trial felt 'extraordinarily important' for women.

A three-storey Brooklyn apartment building collapsed on Wednesday, killing eight people including two children, while 18 others were injured. New York officials are investigating what caused the collapse at the construction site next door. Survivors recounted their terror and grief, with one man's pregnant wife pulled from the rubble alive while two of his roommates died.

Indiana's Hoosiers defeated USC's Trojans 27-13 on Saturday in Bloomington, moving to 9-1 and keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Indiana's defence forced costly USC turnovers in the red zone. USC's record fell to 7-3, effectively ending their playoff chances. A heated postgame confrontation broke out between USC defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren and Indiana offensive lineman Bray Lynch, requiring coach Lincoln Riley to physically restrain VanSumeren.

Max Thompson, a former Newcastle United goalkeeper, has signed an 18-month deal with National League neighbours Gateshead. The 22-year-old former England Under-18 international trained with Newcastle's first team and was an unused substitute in Champions League games but left the club this summer without a new contract. Thompson will be available for Gateshead's home game against Barrow on Saturday.

More than two years after Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok was killed in the line of duty in February 2024, a memorial chair has been unveiled at the courthouse where he worked. The chair was created by Saving a Hero's Place, an organisation that designs custom chairs honouring fallen law enforcement officers. Prorok's wife, Renee Prorok, worked with the organisation during the design process. South Dakota is the first state to receive one of the organisation's chairs, which have now reached 32 states.

The Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage cruise ship at approximately 12:30pm on Friday while it was docked at the Port of New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. The cruise ship was carrying approximately 129 to 191 passengers and crew members, according to varying reports. All those aboard were accounted for, though 32 people were hospitalised with non-critical injuries and roughly 100 were pulled from the river. The US Coast Guard indicated the tanker experienced 'some type of a loss of steering'. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno called the outcome a 'miracle on the Mississippi'. The Port of New Orleans subsequently sued the tanker's owner and management company, seeking over $1 million in damages, and obtained a federal court order to seize the vessel.

A three-storey apartment building in Brooklyn collapsed on Wednesday, killing eight people including two children aged 9 and 10, with 18 others injured including four firefighters. New York officials are investigating what caused the collapse as workers were digging at an adjacent construction site. Survivors described their terror as the building came down, with one woman waking to find her apartment wall suddenly gone.

Michael Wilson, Deputy Leader of the Reform UK group on Cherwell District Council, attended a 'Bicester Says No' protest on November 7 against government plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers at a former MoD site. The group Patriotic Alternative also attended. Cross-party councillors have condemned his attendance, describing Patriotic Alternative as a 'well-known neo-Nazi group' with links to white nationalism and Holocaust denial. Wilson said attending does not mean endorsing every organisation present.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is close to raising £1 million for BBC Children in Need after 40 years of collecting for the charity. The service needs a further £6,000 during this year's appeal to reach the landmark figure. Crews across the county participated in collections on Friday 13 November, with stations in Woodstock, Bicester, Bampton, Thame, Goring, Slade Park and Rewley Road all taking part. Last year, Oxfordshire firefighters raised more than £22,000 for the charity.

Gogglebox stars Andrew Nicolls, 62, and Alfie Mulhall, 33, have opened Alfie's, a luxury lifestyle and gift shop in Burford this week. The store at Uptown Downs Farm sells fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, ashtrays, plates, tote bags and their own brand Italian olive oil. The owners claim it is the first fully curated liquor and drinks destination in the Cotswolds and the first to offer delivery of items their clients prefer.

Scarborough's long-awaited Brunswick Centre redevelopment has secured £18.5 million in public funding from regional and local leaders. The revised scheme, known as SQ1, will transform the former shopping centre into a cinema, leisure, restaurant and retail destination, targeting an opening in 2029 if planning, funding and tenant milestones are met.

The Wallingford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion has been restored to full branch status after nine years, following a unanimous vote at a special general meeting held at Wallingford Town Hall at the end of October. The restoration marks the first time the branch has emerged from County Supported Branch status since 2017. The newly elected leadership, headed by Branch Chairman Michael Quigley, aims to rebuild the branch's presence in the town and increase community involvement and support for veterans and their families.

Flight Club Oxford, a social darts bar at Westgate, will transform its roof terrace into a festive 'winter paradise' from November 16 through January. The heated space will feature festoon lights, deep red and gold decorations, blankets and heaters. Inside, the bar will display Christmas trees and wreath-wrapped oches alongside a seasonal menu of Christmas cocktails and festive food. The venue, which combines digital darts with a Victorian funfair atmosphere, offers festive packages starting from £50 and can accommodate groups of up to 250 people.

Wales suffered a 3-1 defeat to Norway in Oslo in a Nations League match that leaves them bottom of Group A4 with one match remaining. Antonio Nusa and Andreas Schjelderup scored in the second half before David Brooks pulled one back for Wales. Erling Haaland converted a penalty to seal the win, extending his Nations League goals record to 23. Wales will finish bottom of the group regardless of their final match against Portugal on Tuesday, though they can avoid automatic relegation to the second tier if they do not finish as one of the two worst bottom-placed sides in the tier.

Kirk Herbstreit, an ESPN college football analyst, fed his golden retriever Peter a steak at an unidentified NYC steakhouse. Herbstreit posted a video on Instagram showing himself cutting up the steak and serving it to Peter on a plate, which the dog ate in under 17 seconds. Broadcaster Craig Carton criticised the incident on his show, saying he does not want to dine next to a dog at a steakhouse and objecting to Herbstreit filming the moment for social media.

A car fire on the M4 hard shoulder near Junction 10 is causing severe delays on the eastbound carriageway between Wokingham and Maidenhead. According to AA Traffic, delays of around 20 minutes are expected, with average speeds dropped to 5mph. Fire crews remain at the scene, with motorists warned to expect lengthy delays.

Six people have died near Nairobi after the top floor of a building under construction collapsed. Police say five others were rushed to hospital. Of 405 workers on site, all have been accounted for.

Fay Beydoun of Farmington Hills has been charged with three additional felonies in connection with an alleged $20 million state grant theft. She was previously charged with 16 felonies in May for allegedly using funds from a grant awarded to Global Link International, a company she created and controlled, for personal expenses. The new charges relate to allegations she spent over $10,000 on high-end furniture, $100,000 on a Michigan Founders Fund membership, and transferred $500,000 to fund her legal defence.

Kyle Brennan, 40, son of former CIA Director John Brennan, has been arrested on a federal child pornography charge. The case began when Adobe flagged accounts for uploading suspected child sexual abuse material. An FBI investigation found approximately 88 images of minors on his phone.

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured a 90-day delay on new federal food-stamp rules for bodegas and corner stores nationwide through negotiations with President Trump and agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins. The delay, which began on Friday, postpones enforcement of rules requiring SNAP-authorised retailers to stock at least seven varieties each of dairy, grains, proteins and produce, up from the current three. Mamdani said the extension would give stores time to comply and prevent them losing the ability to accept food stamps.

UK universities face growing financial pressures from rising costs, constrained tuition fee income, declining international student recruitment, increased regulatory requirements and debt servicing costs, according to Azets, an accountancy and business advisory group. The firm warns that university leadership teams must act early to recognise warning signs, as financial pressure can develop into financial distress. Universities across the country have already begun cutting courses and making redundancies.

Rex Ryan, the former New York Jets head coach and current ESPN analyst, turned himself in to police in Nashville on Wednesday after allegedly running over a couple with his pickup truck on 5 November. Michael Holland, a Kansas attorney, and his wife said they were crossing Broadway on a green walk signal when Ryan made a sharp turn into them in his large pickup truck, striking both their feet and her leg. Holland said Ryan did not stop or apologise, but instead drove away after a brief confrontation. Ryan was wanted on six misdemeanor warrants for leaving the scene, failure to give aid and failure to obey a traffic control signal. ESPN said he would continue his analyst duties and appear on Sunday NFL Countdown.

RAF Flight Sergeant Phil Angus is preparing for a gruelling 3,700-mile row across the Indian Ocean as part of a team aiming to raise £250,000 for three charities. The team will row from Australia to Mauritius within 90 days across one of the world's most exposed crossings, which only 50 people have completed before. Angus will be joined by Corporal Gary Binns and Rod Adlington, calling themselves Barney's Boys in memory of Adlington's late son Barney, who died of meningitis aged three.

The eight-time Grammy-nominated singer Avril Lavigne has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. The 42-year-old revealed the news on Instagram on Friday, posting images of herself and her partner holding the baby's hand, alongside a skateboard flanked by adult and baby-sized Vans. Lavigne has not disclosed her partner's identity or the baby's name.

Surrey Police have issued an urgent appeal to find 15-year-old Damien, who has been reported missing from Old Woking and is believed to have travelled to Canvey Island. Officers are concerned for his safety and want to speak to him as soon as possible. The teenager is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build, with short dark brown hair.

A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC said the vessel ignored warnings and attempted to navigate an unauthorised route through the waterway. The incident on Saturday morning occurred in the eastern section of the waterway, following two collisions with sea mines involving oil tankers on Friday.

Rowcliffe House Vets Limited in Penrith will close on 31 December 2026 after operating from Crown Square for 120 years. Director Sabine Boye cited the current economic climate, staffing pressures and a recent health event as reasons the small business could no longer continue. The practice is partnering with Paragon Veterinary Group to help transition patients.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a groin injury, which he sustained during the week. Rookie Emmett Johnson is expected to take on a larger role in the backfield. The Chiefs also announced that offensive lineman Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Peter Woods have been ruled out with ankle and neck injuries respectively.

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a challenge to President Trump's directive banning asylum applications for migrants crossing the southern border illegally. The Trump administration wants to overturn lower court decisions that found the executive order illegal. A decision is expected by the end of June or early July.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become House Speaker, faced repeated heckling from protesters at the 'What's Next' Democratic conference in Denver on Friday. Activists demanded action on a Green New Deal and Medicare-for-all, with one shouting profanities at the New York Democrat. The incident reflects divisions between moderates and progressives within the party as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress.

Fareham Borough Council is to demolish around a third of Fareham Shopping Centre and invest £9.5 million in upgrading the remainder. The council says the centre, built in the late 1970s, is too large for current retail demand and contains long-term vacant space it does not expect to fill. Kirstin Chow, the council's head of regeneration, said changing shopping habits and the growth of online retail had created a challenging environment for towns of Fareham's size. The council secured full control of the centre in 2023.

Mark James Bombara, 63, shot dead Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her 18-year-old daughter Gretl at their Perth home on 24 May 2024 before killing himself. He had been searching for his estranged wife Rowena after they separated a month earlier. At an inquest, Bombara's daughter Ariel described her father as a devious manipulator and apologised to the surviving family, saying he murdered the women as 'punishment' when he realised his wife was not at the home.

President Trump is weighing whether to hold off on fresh military strikes against Iran unless Tehran or its Houthi proxies provoke the US, according to Reuters. Saudi Arabia and Turkey have urged restraint. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war was 'militarily effectively over' and that economic pressure was now the focus.

A man died at FirstStage Studios in Leith, Edinburgh on Thursday afternoon after emergency services were called to reports of a serious injury. Police Scotland confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. The Mirror reports the man was a crew member working on Netflix's Dept Q, a crime thriller series. Left Bank Pictures, the production company, said they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the death and are offering support to affected colleagues.

David Jones' collapse into administration has highlighted Australia's tough retail environment affecting thousands of smaller businesses. Rising operating costs, fuel prices and tightening household budgets are putting major pressure on retailers. Business exits in the third quarter were up 41.3 per cent year-on-year while new entries fell more than 15 per cent, according to credit reporting agency Equifax. Active tax defaults are up 25 per cent and SME inquiries to non-bank lenders surged by a fifth year-on-year, indicating smaller operators are taking on credit simply to manage immediate overheads rather than funding expansion.

West Mercia Police have launched Operation Snare, a crackdown on illegal hare coursing across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to protect wildlife and rural communities. The force is working with Gloucestershire Police and visited 36 farms offering crime prevention advice. Inspector Billy Keys said the activity causes significant suffering to wildlife and leaves farmers dealing with damaged land, intimidation and anti-social behaviour. Two individuals were found in breach of night-time curfews during the operation, though no arrests have been made for hare coursing itself and investigations are ongoing.

England manager Thomas Tuchel will remind his players of UEFA's anti-racism protocols before Sunday's Nations League match against Spain in Madrid, the first time England have played in the Spanish capital since racist abuse targeted their black players at the Bernabéu in 2004. Tuchel said the protocols were important for players to know, though he stressed he did not expect any incidents. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente responded by saying there was no racism in Spain. The exchange led to a dispute between the managers, with Tuchel insisting he had merely answered a question and had not accused Spain of racism.

School leaders and unions have warned that Labour's draft Conversion Practices Bill could result in prosecution of teachers and pupils. The legislation proposes up to five-year prison sentences for abusive attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity. Teachers, headteachers, school governors and unions fear staff could be prosecuted for refusing to use a child's preferred pronouns or for following existing safeguarding guidance.

Around 6,000 protesters marched through Edinburgh on Saturday against plans for AI data centres across Scotland. More than 80 organisations, including climate groups, trade unions, and community campaigners, backed the demonstration. Protesters demanded that the Scottish Government hold a national public consultation before approving any data centres and called on First Minister John Swinney to pause all developments. Campaigners warned that if all proposed data centres were approved, they could become Scotland's most polluting sector by 2030 and endanger the country's climate commitments.

Iman Zand, 47, a British national born in Iran, has pleaded guilty to causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possessing an explosive with intent to injure property after throwing two bottles containing accelerant over the wall of the Islamic Centre of England in Maida Vale on 3 February. He targeted the site believing it was linked to the Iranian government. The attack damaged a cabin within the grounds but the main building was not damaged and nobody was injured. Zand is due to be sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court at a later date.

Jefferson won the Class 11AAA high school football state championship against Lincoln on Saturday, overcoming a 13-0 deficit in the third quarter. Dakota News Now reports the Cavaliers scored no points in the first half before mounting a comeback to claim the title.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for immediate and drastic cuts to fossil fuel emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change. Speaking at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey on Friday, Guterres said climate change drives geopolitical instability, hunger, displacement and debt, and that those least responsible suffer most. World leaders are negotiating concrete actions to address intensifying heat waves, droughts and floods, with particular focus on helping island nations losing land to rising seas.

Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has apologised to voters after the party lost control of the Welsh government in May's Senedd election to Plaid Cymru. A review published on Saturday blamed the party's focus on devolution powers over everyday concerns including the NHS, the economy and cost of living. Skates said the party had not prioritised what voters truly cared about and had sometimes angered the electorate.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman has said he would attempt to recruit San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan if he ever joined an NFL front office. Speaking on Dallas radio on Thursday, Aikman said Shanahan was 'that good' and that 'coaching matters' to an organisation. Aikman is under contract with ESPN as a Monday Night Football analyst but faces ongoing contract disputes, with reports suggesting he may leave after this season and move to a Cowboys front office role.

The Conservative Party has paid artist Stanley Chow £1,000 and contributed to his legal fees after using his illustration of Andy Burnham without permission at their party conference. The image was featured on water bottles distributed at the event, with text branding Burnham a 'bottler'. Chow, a Labour supporter, had threatened legal action and said the party should have asked first.

Andrew Robertson will equal Kenny Dalglish's Scotland appearance record of 102 caps when Scotland play North Macedonia in a Nations League match. Scott McTominay returns after undergoing cardiac ablation in September to treat a mild heart arrhythmia. Scotland need at least a draw to secure survival in League B.

A 10th-grade girl was attacked by a male student on a school bus serving Mahoning Valley Community School in Youngstown, Ohio on Friday, 6 November. Video of the assault, which showed the boy repeatedly punching and kicking the girl before putting her in a chokehold, went viral on social media. The girl's stepfather said she was taken to hospital to check the severity of her injuries. The school district apologised for the delay in notifying parents, saying the severity of the incident was not adequately communicated to parents, though the bus driver was unable to pull over immediately.

Dr Brian Monahan, the attending physician to the US Capitol since 2009, has resigned amid allegations of misconduct. A Defence Department inspector general report found lax oversight of his office, including gaps in clinical quality management and improper tracking of prescription drugs. The New York Post reports that staff complained of being ordered to perform tasks including cutting lawmakers' toenails and working 70 to 80-hour weeks, with threats of losing bonuses if they complained. The Navy is also conducting an inquiry.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has called on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to review commercial licensing procedures after a semi-truck crash killed three people on a Kansas City highway on Monday. The crash involved a Volvo semi-truck driven by 39-year-old Eldar Skander, who is in custody and faces three involuntary manslaughter charges. WIFR reports that those killed included a 35-year-old mother and her two sons, ages 9 and 6, with seven others injured. WIFR reports that ICE described Skander as an illegal alien from Ukraine. Kehoe wrote that Americans deserve to know drivers sharing roads are legally authorised and qualified, citing Missouri's strict protocols for verification and safety.

Six-year-old Masa Yassin, a burn victim in Gaza, is unable to receive treatment she requires because Israel is restricting supplies needed for her care. She is outgrowing a special mask used to help her heal, and cannot obtain a replacement due to Israeli restrictions on imports of the plastic needed for the treatment.

Right Reverend Peter Moran, the former Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen, has died aged 91. He served as bishop from December 2003 until his retirement in August 2011. His successor Bishop Hugh Gilbert paid tribute, describing him as 'one of the most genuinely humble men I have ever met' and 'utterly dedicated' to the Church.

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, has been hit with new criminal charges including a terrorism count carrying a potential life sentence over a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April. According to the New York Post, Allen allegedly sent an anti-President Trump manifesto before opening fire with a shotgun at the Washington Hilton venue, striking a Secret Service officer's bulletproof vest. He now faces five counts in a superseding indictment announced by DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, in addition to previous charges of attempting to assassinate Trump and assaulting a federal officer.

Members of the union Napo have voted for strike action and action short of a strike over pay and workloads. The union sought a 12% pay rise but ministers offered 5%. Action short of a strike, involving overtime restrictions, is likely to start on 23 November, with full strike action planned for a later stage.

Seven Southeastern stations will close to trains on Sunday as engineering work shuts all lines through Hither Green. Hither Green, Grove Park, Elmstead Woods, Chislehurst, Lee, Mottingham and New Eltham will be served by replacement buses instead. Services on the Grove Park line between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run, and the Sidcup line will be severely restricted, with trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup suspended.

Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he had offered UFC chief Dana White the White House press secretary role, later admitting the offer was a joke. White was then taken to the White House briefing room on Monday, where he addressed the press corps alongside Trump. White told Lara Trump on her Fox News show that the experience was 'incredible' but described it as 'crazy'.

SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight achieved a historic first on Saturday when the upper stage was caught by mechanical arms at its Texas launch site after orbiting Earth 14 times for over 22 hours. The mission began on Friday when Starship lifted off from Starbase, but an unspecified problem with the booster's guidance system forced SpaceX to abort its planned recovery. The booster diverted to the Gulf of Mexico, where it exploded before hitting the water. The upper stage continued into orbit, deployed 26 Starlink satellites, and successfully returned for the catch on Saturday. The company has previously caught booster rockets three times, but this was the first recovery of the upper stage from space.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers granted commutations to 14 people on Friday, the first commutations granted by a Wisconsin governor since Tommy Thompson served from 1987 to 2001. Evers signed executive orders earlier this year to reinstate the state's commutation process. The Governor's Commutation Advisory Board considered 24 applications and recommended 14, with 10 denied. Among those granted commutations are Michael Maldonado, Sammy Cole and Amanda Weaver. Unlike a pardon, a commutation may reduce or change a sentence but does not necessarily mean immediate release.

Sunderland supporters have packed out the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this season, whilst Newcastle United fans have regularly sold out St James Park during the early months of the campaign.

Two people were found inside a Croydon home on Sumner Road that had been subject to a three-month closure order due to concerns it was being used for drug dealing. Police suspected the property was being 'cuckooed', a practice where criminals occupy a home to use as a base for drug dealing. Both were arrested and charged with breaching the closure order. One pleaded guilty and was fined £66 with £111 in costs; the other was found guilty and fined £250 with £350 in costs.

The Better Business Bureau is warning online vehicle shoppers about Haulix Motors, a website that claims to be based in downtown Sioux Falls but does not hold a South Dakota dealer license. The company used an address belonging to an unrelated business without permission. A consumer lost $20,000 after wiring money for a truck that was never delivered.

Plans are afoot to mark England's 1,100th birthday in July 2027, commemorating the year 927 when Anglo-Saxon monarch Æthelstan became the first to receive the title 'King of the English'. Æthelstan achieved this after defeating the Vikings and bringing Northumbria under his control, receiving acknowledgement from rulers in Wales and Scotland. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the government would work on a fitting commemoration. However, some historians dispute whether 927 represents the true founding date, with Professor Ryan Lavelle noting that England subsequently became divided and 'complete unity is debatable'.

Natalie Horler, the face of Euro dance act Cascada, is launching her debut solo headline tour across Australia, celebrating 20 years of the band's breakout song 'Everytime We Touch'. The tour runs from late November through early December, with a sold-out show at Perth's The Court on 4 December. Horler will perform classic hits alongside newly released singles.

Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday of fuelling a racist campaign against the country's Arab minority. Eisenkot, who is seeking to form a new government, said the attempts to marginalise and delegitimise Arab Israelis—who make up over 20 per cent of the population—amounted to an anti-state act. Netanyahu and his allies have criticised Arab-led parties for refusing to describe Hamas as a terror group and alleged electoral fraud by Arab-majority parties, claims Israel's electoral authorities rejected.

The Florida Panthers are hosting their annual Dads' Trip this weekend, with the team flying to St Louis on Friday to play the Blues on Saturday, then heading to Dallas for a game on Sunday. Some fathers attended Thursday's 5-4 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena, where 19,151 fans watched the team rally from three goals down. Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling said the trip would be fun, noting his father flew from Sweden for the occasion. The Panthers have run these trips since 2017, typically including meals, suites for the fathers to watch games, and team bonding activities.

A new campaign group called Stay Out has warned that if Britain rejoined the EU, annual contributions would reach £39.3 billion, equivalent to £750 million a week. This is more than double the £350 million figure cited during the 2016 referendum. The group, founded by former Brexit campaigners including Boris Johnson's chief negotiator Oliver Lewis and Michael Gove, attributes the increase to the EU's expanded budget and higher borrowing costs, combined with the loss of Margaret Thatcher's negotiated rebate.

Mark Of A Murderer, a four-part docuseries about Andrew Mallard's wrongful conviction for the 1994 murder of Perth jeweller Pamela Lawrence, airs Monday at 8.30pm on ABC. The series follows journalist Colleen Egan's investigation into the case and its connection to British-born Simon Rochford, who was charged with a separate murder. Rochford was later implicated in Lawrence's murder and may have been responsible for unsolved crimes in the UK. The second season of Jilly Cooper adaptation Rivals concludes on Disney Plus, with the finale on 2 December.

Retail workers are pushing for customer bans before the holiday season as they face violence and vandalism including knife threats, spitting and slashed tyres.

PC Kieran Gale was sacked by West Mercia Police following a misconduct panel hearing in September. The panel found that Gale, who was mentoring a female special constable known as Ms A in 2018, engaged in sexual activity with her while on duty, including in a police car parked near a petrol station. Gale admitted to consensual activity but claimed it occurred off duty in his own car and denied abusing his position of trust.

Worcestershire County Council is proposing to delete 22 full-time equivalent administrative and business support posts across its children's and adult services as part of cost-cutting measures. The public sector union Unison said it is 'deeply concerned' about the proposals, warning that business support staff are essential for safeguarding, care management and statutory compliance. The council is pursuing broader savings targets that could affect around 100 roles across the organisation.

Three Bears Bakery, based in Hanley Swan and known for drawing long queues at markets in Worcester and Malvern, will close at the end of December after ten years of trading. Founded by Nicky Riley, the business began in her kitchen making birthday cakes before expanding to brownies, blondies and other sweet treats. Mrs Riley said she is stepping away to pursue different commitments, describing the past decade as 'an exciting ten years' and saying the business would 'end on a high'. The bakery will make four more market appearances before closing.

The United Arab Emirates remains a key destination for gold smuggled from war zones despite introducing new regulations on the trade after international pressure, according to a report by Swissaid, a Switzerland-based aid group. The report found that many gold refiners and traders in the UAE are not following the rules and enforcement is lax. Gold smuggled from Russia, Yemen and Sudan continues to flow into the country.

First baseman Jake Bauers has agreed a four-year, $58 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. Bauers played for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2026, leading them to their first World Series title and winning NLCS Most Valuable Player. The Milwaukee Brewers will receive a compensatory pick right after the first round.

A man has been left fighting for his life after being struck by a car on Bloomfield Road in Tipton on Friday evening, 13 November. Emergency services closed the road in both directions and he was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. West Midlands Police said the driver has been spoken to and is helping with enquiries, and are appealing for witnesses.

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, 67, brother of slain cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (known as El Mencho), was sentenced on Friday to 22.5 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in July to conspiring to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine for importation into the United States, and to firearms offences. El Mencho, who co-founded and led the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was killed by the Mexican army in February.

Noel Fielding has broken his silence following Russell Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault, saying he was horrified and deeply disturbed by the crimes and completely unaware of them until they became public. The Great British Bake Off presenter said he considered his relationship with Brand, whom he worked with on panel shows and live events in the 2000s and 2010s, to be purely professional rather than personal. Fielding said he has had no contact with Brand for many years. He expressed regret over jokes he made alongside Brand, describing them as horrible and inappropriate. Footage from the 2007 Big Fat Quiz of the Year showing Brand and Fielding making rape jokes has resurfaced since Brand's sentencing.

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl, through an Instagram post on Friday. The 42-year-old shared black-and-white photographs including images of her holding the newborn and the baby's hand in hers. Lavigne has not publicly identified the father or confirmed a current relationship.

Bilal Kazi, 27, an Indian national, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison at Chester Crown Court for grooming more than 70 young girls online. Using a fake profile as a 14-year-old boy named 'Reece', he pressured victims to send explicit images via Snapchat and other apps, then blackmailed them with threats to leak the material. His youngest victim was aged 10, and police believe there may be as many as 180 unidentified victims.

A body has been found in marshland off the coast between Lytham and Warton in Lancashire during the search for missing bride-to-be Eren Wright, 29, who vanished from her home in Lytham St Annes on 27 October. Lancashire Police believe the body to be Eren, though formal identification has not yet taken place. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Pedro Almodóvar's new film 'Bitter Christmas', released by Sony Pictures Classics on Friday, centres on two narratives involving filmmakers. One features a veteran director suffering creative block, played by Leonardo Sbaraglia, who bears similarities to Almodóvar himself. The film explores the filmmaker's use of real life for artistic purposes, with Almodóvar casting himself as the villain in this meta-narrative.

A crew member for Netflix series Dept Q died after being found injured at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh's Leith area around 3pm on Thursday. Left Bank Pictures, the production company, said they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' and offered support to those affected. Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious but inquiries are ongoing.

BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles manufactured between 2012 and 2018 due to a fire risk from improperly sealed electrical connectors on water pumps. The affected cars were previously recalled in 2024 for the same water pump issue and now require additional repairs. Federal regulators are warning owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until the fix is available. BMW has identified approximately 10 fires potentially connected to the defect but reports no injuries or crashes.

Staff across the Probation Service and family courts have voted to strike over pay and workloads. Members of the Napo trade union backed industrial action by 74 per cent for strike action and 85 per cent for action short of strikes on pay. On workloads, 75 per cent voted for strikes and 87 per cent for lesser action. The union said a 5 per cent pay offer was inadequate and that probation wages have stagnated since 2010, with reception staff on pay just above the minimum wage.

U.S. Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia was formally admonished by the Senate Ethics Committee for failing to file his annual financial disclosure report on time. He did not submit the report until 8 September, months after the original deadline of 15 May. Justice had requested two extensions, moving the deadline to 13 August, citing recently settled litigation over his ownership of The Greenbrier resort and a terminal illness in his accountant's family.

RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire has reopened following a £180m upgrade centred on replacing its 1.9-mile runway. The base closed in July for work the Ministry of Defence said would ensure it remained fully operational and fit for the long term. Over four months, the entire runway was dug up and relaid, with upgrades also made to taxiways, lighting and drainage. RAF Voyager Vespina, often used to transport VIPs including the royal family, became the first aircraft to land on the new runway on Friday. Wing Commander Graham Prager, piloting the aircraft, called it an 'absolute privilege' to return after four months away.

Sahil Sahil, 34, from Bilston in the West Midlands, was jailed and banned from driving after being caught riding an illegal e-bike while significantly over the drink-drive limit in Norwich on 7 November. He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, drink-driving and having no insurance. The e-bike was fitted with a throttle and could reach speeds of up to 35km, exceeding the legal limit of 15.5mph for electrically assisted pedal cycles. His breath sample showed 67 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, nearly double the legal limit.

Firefighters were called to a fire inside an extractor fan at a commercial building in Elvington, near York, at 9.35am on Friday 9 November. Hot embers from machinery had travelled into the fan and ignited a build-up of sawdust. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from York and Acomb, along with a water bowser from Tadcaster, attended the scene. Firefighters used a 9-metre ladder to investigate the fan, removed the sawdust accumulation and extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet.

The International Criminal Court's judges have ended the part of their Afghanistan investigation that could have involved U.S. military personnel, instead limiting the probe to crimes committed by the Taliban. The ruling, issued Thursday and made public Friday, cites 'significant limitations to the Prosecution's ability to conduct its investigations and secure evidence' but does not elaborate. The court's prosecutor's office has already appealed the decision.

Chengxia Snelson and James Snelson have pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging they operated an unlicensed money-transmitting business that handled proceeds from prostitution at massage parlors in Michigan and three other states. Both were released on $25,000 unsecured bonds. The alleged operation ran from March 2023 through November 2026, with prosecutors alleging money was collected from prostitution offences and distributed at the direction of workers and parlor operators for a fee. According to the indictment, Chengxia Snelson visited massage parlors in Michigan cities including Lansing, Comstock Park, Ann Arbor and Holland, as well as businesses in Indianapolis, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Nicholas Kirkby, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with three counts of burglary other than a dwelling following a series of alleged break-ins at Preston city centre bars. The incidents occurred during the early hours of Sunday 21 September, targeting The Greyfriars on Friargate, Bar Pinxtos in Market Place, and Nytclas on Market Street. Spirits, cash from tills and tip jars were allegedly stolen, along with damage caused to premises. Kirkby will appear at Burnley Magistrates Court on 22 February.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have made extra support available to crime victims in response to the Early Release Scheme, which sees some offenders released from prison before their full sentence is served. Police and Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston increased the capacity of the Victim and Witness Hub, with £195,000 allocated over two years. Victims whose offenders are being released early will be notified and directed to local support services.

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before travelling to Dublin to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week. The meetings are part of renewed efforts to broker peace as the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its fifth year. A video of Zelenskyy's expression during the Dublin appearance went viral, accumulating over 2.2 million views in less than 24 hours. The talks produced agreement on a large prisoner exchange and plans for future negotiations involving European representatives.

Drivers using the M62 this weekend face significant delays from a 515-tonne abnormal load, which can only travel at 8mph. The Telegraph & Argus reports that motorists travelling from Bradford towards Manchester between Junctions 28 and 24 are experiencing journey times 41 minutes longer than usual, with traffic moving at an average speed of just 10mph. A separate multi-vehicle crash occurred westbound after Junction 25, though all lanes have since reopened.

Fifteen people were taken to hospital after a fire at a four-storey building on Copland Road in Glasgow's Ibrox area on Friday, 13 November, around 5pm. Four fire appliances attended the scene and extinguished the blaze, which started on the ground floor. Police Scotland have confirmed the fire is being treated as wilful, and enquiries are ongoing.

West Brom Building Society, one of the region's largest, has appointed two leading Birmingham-based agencies to oversee its creative and strategic media activity for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.

A woman died after a medical emergency on Calderwood Street in Woolwich on November 13 at 2.30pm. Emergency services cordoned off a pathway near the Sainsbury's Superstore after being called to reports of a person unwell. Despite treatment by paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Calderdale's libraries have kept David Walliams books on their shelves after allegations of sexual misconduct and abuses of power against the children's author and comedian were published by The Guardian and ITV News this week. Walliams has denied the claims. His publisher Harper Collins cut ties with him in September, and retailers including Waterstones and The Works have said they will stop selling his books, but Calderdale Council said stock decisions consider factors like condition, usage and demand separately from concerns about authors.

MATT, a theatre production written by and starring Peter Dewar, arrives at Cambridge Junction in Cambridge on Thursday, 19 November. The play is based on Dewar's real-life experiences and explores themes of depression, anxiety, addiction and hope, examining the impact of mental health on love, family and identity. It is supported by Arts Council England funding.

Westmorland and Furness Council approved changes to how it reimburses bus operators for concessionary fares at a cabinet meeting on 10 November. The council switched from reimbursing 58 per cent of total fares to a new 'Basket of Fares' methodology that accounts for actual passenger purchases, including capped fares. The council estimates this will reduce its concessionary travel budget, with smaller rural operators facing the greatest impact.

West Midlands Police will increase patrols in Halesowen on Saturday during an FA Trophy match between Halesowen Town and Redditch United, kick-off at 3pm. The force said it is aware of concerns about groups gathering to create disorder and act antisocially. A Section 60 order has been put in place, allowing officers to stop and search people without reasonable grounds, covering the town centre, the stadium and surrounding areas from 10am to 10pm.

Nearly 350 families took part in a free Halloween pumpkin trail across Banbury town centre, organised by Banbury Business Improvement District. The event ran from 19 to 31 October during half-term, featuring shopfronts decorated with pumpkins designed by pupils from 10 local schools and nurseries. Ollie Phipps of Banbury BID said the turnout showed 'exactly what community spirit is all about' and thanked participants and winners. The trail helped boost footfall for town centre businesses.

Bilal Kazi, 27, an Indian student at the University of Chester who had overstayed his visa, has been jailed for 30 years after grooming more than 70 girls online. Posing as a 14-year-old blond boy called 'Reece' on Snapchat and other apps, he convinced victims aged between 10 and 17 they were in relationships with him, then pressured them to send explicit images and videos. When girls refused, he threatened to leak images to their friends and family. He admitted 33 child sex offences relating to 19 victims between 2021 and 2025. At least twice he leaked images online, leaving victims suicidal. Police say he may have up to 180 potential victims not yet identified. Judge Steven Everett sentenced him to 30 years with an eight-year extended licence, describing him as a 'very dangerous person'.

Harry Marchant, a 19-year-old from Haxby and lifelong York City supporter, was wounded in a gun attack in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday. He has undergone surgery and is in stable condition in hospital. York City Football Club has donated £1,500 to his recovery fund, which has raised more than £18,000 so far.

Greggs will close its Cornmarket branch in Oxford city centre on 30 November, according to staff. The branch, which opened in March 2020, is one of the largest in Europe and features seating across two floors. Staff said management could not reach agreement with the landlord, and the large unit had unused space.

Grammy-nominated singer Alex Warren will perform at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls on April 21, 2027, as part of his 'Finding (More) Family on the Road' tour. Warren's hit song 'Ordinary' spent 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the top-selling song of 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public on 20 November.

Randy Travis released his album 'Same Old Way' on Friday, more than a decade after suffering a devastating health crisis in 2013. His wife Mary revealed that doctors gave the country legend just a 1% chance of survival when he was hospitalized for viral cardiomyopathy and subsequently suffered a massive stroke. After five and a half months in hospital, two brain surgeries and three years of daily rehabilitation, Travis eventually decided to return to music.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called Alan Milburn's forthcoming report on youth unemployment a 'watershed moment' but refused to guarantee he will accept all its recommendations. The ex-Labour health secretary's review, due next week, is expected to propose ending under-25s' access to the health element of universal credit and personal independence payments, replacing them with a 'youth allowance' at standard universal credit rates. Burnham said he would respond after the report's publication and insisted reforms would not require 'more money' but 'spending differently' in government.

Sunderland Women play Newcastle United Women on Sunday in what both outlets describe as their biggest game of the campaign. The Tyne-Wear derby will take place at the Stadium of Light.

A Wallingford bookshop has sold a 550-year-old medieval Book of Hours prayer manuscript to an American university for £39,500. The manuscript was produced in Lyon around 1475 and features illuminations created by three notable medieval artists. The book shows physical signs of use by its original owner during prayer.

High school football regional finals are underway in Michigan, with teams competing for places in the state semifinals. WILX reports that Pewamo-Westphalia defeated Ithaca 29-10 in their Game of the Week, with the Pirates seeking their second consecutive regional title. Other results included G.R. South Christian's 35-20 victory over Portland and Lumen Christi's 56-20 win against Belding.

Double Olympic medallist Fatima Whitbread MBE has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Brentwood in recognition of her sporting achievements and work supporting children in care. The honour was formally approved at an Extraordinary Council on November 11. Ms Whitbread, a World and European Champion in javelin who set a British world record of 77.44 metres in 1986, said she was 'deeply honoured' and shared the award with those in the community helping vulnerable young people.

A gluten-free dining guide for Test Valley launched on 7 November with 106 venues across Andover, Romsey, Stockbridge and nearby villages. Created by Tony Barfoot, an electronic engineer diagnosed with coeliac disease, the guide explains how restaurants prepare food and prevent cross-contamination. The Test Valley edition is part of the Salisbury Gluten Free Guide, which launched in June and has since expanded to the New Forest and Winchester.

Ellee, the oldest animal at Christmas Tree Farm in Downe, Orpington, died on 11 November aged 32. Born at the farm in 1994, she had outlived her own foal, which died around five years ago. Manager Paul Gubby, who has run the farm for more than 40 years, said he was present at her birth and death. The farm's Facebook announcement of her death received more than 2,000 reactions and 142 comments, with visitors and local residents sharing memories of the donkey.

Colchester's Leisure World would close permanently within months without an £8 million investment, council leader Paul Dundas has said. The Leisure Pool closed in September and will remain shut until early 2027 while the work is carried out. Mr Dundas said the site has been underinvested in for years, and that a new facility would not be financially feasible and would leave the city without swimming facilities for five years. The council is seeking additional investment through grants and the private sector.

Treloar's is launching its first-ever padel tournament on Saturday, 21 November, at Padelstars Southampton to raise money for children with disabilities. The event will feature men's, ladies' and mixed competitions at various playing levels, welcoming both experienced players and beginners. Entry costs £45 per person, with £200 cash prizes for each winning team and goody bags worth over £100 for participants. Treloar's supports around 180 physically disabled children from across the UK, providing specialist education, therapy and care, and must raise approximately £2m annually to continue this support.

Katherine Vortherms, 37, was found shot dead at her Arlington home early Friday after Brandon Brown, 43, called 911 around 3:45 a.m. to report her death. Brown was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently charged with first-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, and domestic violence. The Washington County Attorney's Office said the investigation determined that Brown and Vortherms were in a domestic partnership and that Vortherms had been shot several times in the torso.

The YouTube app is showing error messages and glitches on the newly released fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. Some users are seeing a black screen with a QR code and an error message stating 'YouTube is not yet available on this device', whilst others see a red bar saying the app is 'approved for device testing only'. The Verge reports that updating to tvOS 27.2 and restarting did not resolve the issue for all users, who had to uninstall and reinstall the app.

One person was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the southbound A1(M) near Washington before 2.40pm on Friday. Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene, with one lane remaining partially blocked whilst emergency services worked. The driver was taken to University Hospital of North Durham as a precaution.

A man was sectioned following a mental health episode near Bracknell Ring Road at around 7pm. Thames Valley Police attended a 'fear for welfare incident' in a nearby car park. The man was sectioned under section 136 and taken to hospital, with no injuries reported.

Lobib Sherav, 22, from Leeds, has been jailed for more than seven years after being caught with 123 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine during a police operation in Bradford. He was arrested on 15 September after officers spotted him acting suspiciously at a block of flats in the Leeds Road area and searched his car, discovering 87 wraps of crack cocaine and 36 heroin deals with a street value of £1,100. Sherav admitted drugs offences including possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine.

Bogdan Gasparov, 40, has been jailed for targeting cash machines across England and Wales, including Cambridgeshire, between May and October 2026. He used homemade cash-trapping devices to steal more than £16,000 from at least 180 ATMs. Police found him hiding in a loft crawl space during a raid on his home in Dagenham. Detective Sergeant Mike Simpson said Gasparov had previously been convicted for similar offences and deported from the UK, but returned illegally to resume the same criminal behaviour.

A man from Sunderland has been jailed after attacking a dog walker and causing £9,000 damage to her car during a row over a horse. The attack targeted a vulnerable stranger and resulted in a prison sentence.

Vivienne Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has revealed she was hospitalized for an eating disorder at the beginning of this year. The 18-year-old opened up about her experience in a statement accompanying an art exhibition in Los Angeles titled 'The Tulip Field'. She wrote that during hospitalization she felt 'angry, sick, and very alone', but that kindness from other patients and hospital staff helped her through the experience.

Stewkley drama group is staging a fast-paced sketch show for its 134th production. The group continues its long history of theatrical performances.

Crews have finished new Interstate 10 bridges over the Gila River near Casa Grande, completing the first of four segments in a project to widen the freeway between Phoenix and Tucson. The first phase cost about $71.2 million and involved removing old bridges and building wider, higher replacements with three lanes in each direction. The full project will cost just under $1 billion and take several years to complete.

An 84-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a blue Honda Jazz on The Green in Amersham at approximately 2.40pm on Thursday, November 12. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, but died despite treatment. The driver remained at the scene and no arrests have been made. Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses with dash-cam or CCTV footage.

Myanmar military airstrikes on a displacement camp in Rakhine state have killed 12 people, including a five-year-old child, and wounded 18 others, according to rescuers. The strikes are part of a renewed junta offensive to regain control of the area. Evidence suggests the military is deliberately targeting civilian sites and carrying out double-tap strikes.

Aleksanders Dolars, 23, was jailed for nine years and four months on Friday after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. He struck Keaton Slater, 12, with his BMW on Radford Road, Coventry, on 14 June 2024 whilst travelling at up to 76mph in a 30mph zone. Dolars fled the scene and left the country for Latvia before being extradited back to the UK following a change in Latvian law. He was detained at Gatwick Airport in August. Keaton's mother Louise said the family would never be whole again, describing her son as funny, caring and full of life.

A 20-year-old Iranian national living in Crowborough has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in East Sussex. Sussex Police said he was arrested after a report of a man 'behaving indecently' in The Warren at about 19:10 GMT on Tuesday. He has been released on bail while enquiries continue.

A body has been found in marshland off the Lancashire coast between Lytham and Warton, which police believe is that of Eren Wright, 29, who went missing from her home in Lytham St Annes on 27 October. Search teams located the body at around 3.30pm on 12 November, after Wright had been missing for more than two weeks. Formal identification has not yet taken place. Police said her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to HM Coroner. Her partner, Silas O'Carroll Pond, posted on social media thanking those who assisted in the search and expressing his gratitude for the 'outpouring of love' shown to Eren and her family.

A car bomb in Moscow critically injured Sergey Zavorotny, 72, a former adviser to Ukraine's ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov. Zavorotny was hospitalised with serious injuries. Azarov, who also lives in Russia, told state television he was 'shocked' and believes his former adviser was targeted because of his criticism of Ukrainian authorities. The attack was the second car bombing in as many days; a military serviceman was killed in a similar attack in St Petersburg on Thursday.

The Banbury Cross Inn in Banbury town centre has closed with immediate effect after 16 months under its current management. Owners Jon and Rachael said trade had become increasingly unpredictable and blamed soaring hospitality costs including energy bills, business rates, wages and National Insurance contributions. They said they had tried drinks promotions, live music, DJs and karaoke nights to increase trade but the pub was no longer viable.

The leader of Hampshire County Council, Conservative Nick Adams-King, has ruled out calling for the resignation of councillor George Madgwick, charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape. Madgwick denies the charges. The Green Party in Portsmouth and Havant has called for his resignation. Adams-King said the decision to resign was Madgwick's alone to make, citing the principle of innocence until proven guilty.

2026 is set to be one of the hottest years on record, with El Niño amplifying extreme weather disasters globally. The death toll from weather-related events this year is already in the high tens of thousands. Scientists warn that climate breakdown may be accelerating, with heatwaves, floods and wildfires devastating multiple regions including Australia, Brazil and East Africa.

The Rat Inn in Anick has been named in the Good Food Guide's top 100 pubs list for 2026. The guide, created in partnership with Timothy Taylor's, recognised the North East pub for its hilltop location and 'cooking of real character'. Diners enjoy spectacular views, open fires, and a varied menu that changes seasonally, alongside ales from local breweries.

Greg Chappell has urged Australian cricket's past and present stars to end their dispute over the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, fearing the game could 'eat itself'. The row reignited when Usman Khawaja claimed the entire Test team in Cape Town that year knew of the plot to tamper with the ball. Test skipper Pat Cummins rejected the allegations as 'complete nonsense', while David Warner defended Khawaja's claims hours later.

Edward Marsh, a former soldier who grew up in East Wiltshire, has been chosen as the Liberal Democrats' prospective parliamentary candidate for the seat. The move follows Conservative MP Danny Kruger's defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK in September 2025, four months after his election. Marsh's background includes military service and a career in data and analytics; he also runs a community volunteer organisation and works as a school governor. The Conservatives have yet to select their candidate, with East Wiltshire Conservative Association holding a hustings and vote on 29 November.

A two-year-old boy suffered a head injury in the shoe section of Primark on Westgate Street in Ipswich at around 2.55pm on Saturday, 31 October. The child was with his mother when an unknown woman approached them. Staff treated the boy with an ice pack at the scene. Suffolk Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Cheshire Police have warned of a scam in which fraudsters impersonate Financial Conduct Authority officials to trick victims into handing over cash, bank cards and PIN numbers. The scam begins with a phone call followed by a WhatsApp message containing an FCA logo image. Fraudsters have so far been successful on three occasions, with losses of around £10,000.

M25 drivers are being warned to clear frost, ice and condensation from their windscreens and windows before setting off, as required by Highway Code rule 229. Failing to do so could lead to prosecution and fines. National Highways has launched a winter road safety campaign as winter breakdowns on motorways and major A roads have increased by 26 per cent over the past four years.

Mahli Beardman took 6-24 in his ODI debut as Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Optus Stadium on Friday, the fourth-best figures by a debutant in ODI history. The 21-year-old paid tribute to mentor Dennis Lillee, revealing that the 77-year-old Test great had initially refused to work with him when he was in his early teens, citing a policy of waiting until bowlers reached 16. Beardman's persistence over a couple of months eventually persuaded Lillee to relent and conduct a training session at South Perth, beginning a mentoring relationship that Beardman credits with his success.

West Virginia has opened reservations for 32 new glamping accommodations across four state parks for the 2027 season, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced. The glamping sites are available at Blackwater Falls, Lost River, Pipestem and Summersville Lake state parks. The canvas-style accommodations have furnished interiors, comfortable beds, heating and air conditioning, and sleep two to six people. Reservations can be made at wvstateparks.com and wvglamping.com.

Noel Logan, 38, was jailed for eight years in March for possessing explosives with intent to endanger life after pipe bombs with ball bearings and nails exploded outside three homes in Derry's Waterside area between 2017 and 2019. His DNA was found on tape attached to bomb remnants, with forensic odds suggesting it was his at one in a billion in two cases and one in 1.7 million in the third. In the Court of Appeal, his defence argued he was misinformed about the limits of the DNA connection and denied a proper chance to explain an innocent reason for the link—he claims he had been putting up flags.

Anthony Albanese has left the COP31 climate talks in Turkey and travelled to the Philippines for the ASEAN Summit, where he is expected to hold discussions with regional leaders and potentially meet US President Donald Trump on 17 November. The Australian prime minister will sign a defence pact with the Philippines on Sunday, marking the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Albanese's 11-day international trip will conclude with a visit to the APEC Forum in Shenzhen.

Leeds City Academy has been permitted to install a floodlit artificial grass pitch and replace an existing grass playing field, despite 47 objections from nearby residents concerned about noise, lighting disturbance and traffic. The school received 24 comments in support of the facility, which would allow football to be played year-round. Council planners approved the development after the applicant completed a noise assessment.

Johnny Depp, Sam Claflin and Andrea Riseborough star in Ebenezer, a new dark fantasy film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella A Christmas Carol. The film marks another cinematic reimagining of the frequently adapted literary work. The New York Post notes that A Christmas Carol is among the most-adapted literary works in cinema history.

The US Air Force confirmed on Friday evening that its security forces responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath, a major American military base in Suffolk. Air raid sirens were heard at the base and nearby residents reported the alarm. The US military stated that no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected. The Ministry of Defence said the situation was resolved and it was working with the US Air Force to establish the facts. Nick Timothy, the Conservative MP for West Suffolk, confirmed authorities told him there was no threat to the public. The incident came days after the US relocated more than a dozen aircraft from nearby RAF Mildenhall.

Brendan Brain, 39, from Waterlooville, was jailed for three years and four months after stealing more than £31,000 worth of goods between September 2023 and July 2025. He targeted shops across Sussex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Avon & Somerset, Suffolk, Wiltshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Dorset, Devon and Swansea. Brain stole luxury items including designer fragrances, Dyson Airwraps, electric toothbrushes, Jo Malone candles, designer sunglasses and Nintendo Switch consoles. He pleaded guilty to 37 offences of theft and burglary and was also issued a six-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from Boots, Currys, John Lewis and Tesco stores in England and Wales.

The Lakeland Digital Soup Maker prepares home-made soup in 33 minutes from raw ingredients, eliminating the need for peeling, chopping and simmering separately. The device has a touchscreen to select chunky or smooth textures, a countdown timer, and a measuring cup in the lid for adding flavourings mid-cook. At £3.75 per 600ml tub, shop-bought soup costs quickly add up, making the gadget economical within weeks.

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to trace two men wanted in Leeds on suspicion of robbery, assault and shop thefts. Kris Sanderson, 38, is wanted for theft from a shop, robbery and assault. Matthew Wheeldon, 35, is wanted for more than 20 shop thefts and offences including robbery, assault and theft of a motor vehicle.

A trade mission to India by Northern political leaders and businesses could help secure future customers for fertiliser produced at the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, according to York and North Yorkshire's mayor David Skaith. The visit to Hyderabad and Mumbai followed the new UK-India free trade agreement and aimed to develop business and agricultural links with one of the world's largest farming markets.

Matt Althoff, who most recently served as cabinet secretary for South Dakota's Department of Social Services overseeing programmes for children, families and individuals, has been appointed president and CEO of Glory House of Sioux Falls. The appointment takes effect on 1 December 2026. Althoff said he was 'honored to receive this appointment' and hoped to 'build on the legacy' of the organisation's work over nearly 60 years.

Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex's estranged father, left a Filipina woman heartbroken after ending a relationship during his time in Manila in the late 1980s, according to letters obtained by the Daily Mail. The woman wrote of her distress after Markle returned to Los Angeles, saying she was 'always worried and crying' and could not sleep or eat properly. Markle is currently in federal custody in Florida following his arrest for possession of child pornography.

A Peak District property has been listed for £3.4 million. Marketing agents describe it as 'a triumph of Edwardian splendour' and 'one of the finest homes in the region'.

Councillor Peter Burton, Reform member for Darlaston South ward, has resigned from the town's Pride in Place board, which oversees £20million in government regeneration funding. He cited 'lack of openness, transparency, due diligence and democratic process' for his departure announced on 13 November. Burton, who had previously joined protesters at the board's first meeting, said Darlaston councillors were elected promising that spending decisions would be made by local people.

King Charles visited The BRIT School in Croydon ahead of his 78th birthday, where he watched student performances including a fashion show, a flash mob and a rehearsal for the musical Chess. The King praised the students' talent and spent part of the tour with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer. Education Secretary Lucy Powell welcomed him to the state-funded performing arts and technology school, which has produced stars including Adele and Amy Winehouse.

Derek Lundgren, 61, was jailed for one year and 11 months after stealing a £799 orangutan statue from Scotsdales Garden Centre in Horningsea on September 7 and escaping with it balanced on his bicycle handlebars. Indie band Blossoms shared a TikTok referencing the case, drawing comparisons with their album and song 'Gary', inspired by the theft of a fibreglass gorilla from a Scottish garden centre. Frontman Tom Ogden parodied the tune in the video, and social media users joked that Gary had found a distant cousin.

Glenn Close, 79, will receive an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards on Sunday, making an acceptance speech after eight nominations without a competitive win. She will hold the award alongside recognition for her five-decade career. Director Ridley Scott, 88, will also receive an honorary Oscar but will not attend, accepting via recorded video instead.

Ukraine launched nearly 1200 drones at Russia in one of its biggest aerial attacks since the full-scale invasion began. Russia's defence ministry said it downed 1198 of them, but strikes on three Russian regions killed seven people, including a child, and wounded 17. Ukraine's General Staff said it hit an oil refinery in Volgograd, starting a fire. Russia launched 117 drones against Ukraine, killing at least two people, and a single attack on Zaporizhzhia hit two apartment blocks, wounding 30 people including six children.

London police are investigating children's author and comedian David Walliams for serious sexual offenses following a joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian. The investigation was prompted after allegations emerged that he used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex, with one woman reporting sexual assault at his London home when she was 15. Walliams, 55, has denied the allegations, stating he has not broken any laws and is not a sexual predator.

Christian Watson, 24, and Fallon Johnston, 20, attacked a homeless man in Scarborough on 3 July 2025, repeatedly kicking him as he lay unconscious on the ground. Police arrested them the same day as they attempted to check out of their hotel, still wearing clothes and shoes stained with the victim's blood. At York Crown Court, Watson was sentenced to four years and eight months in jail, whilst Johnston received a three-year community order.

Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow has admitted its DNACPR policy was not followed in the case of Luciana Antonia Gianfrancesco, 52, who died following admissions with pneumonia. A coroner warned that action was needed to prevent future deaths.

A young cat named Autumn was found abandoned in a taped-up box beside an InPost locker on Fairfax Drive in Westcliff-on-Sea on 2 November. A member of the public heard meowing from the box and took the cat home before contacting the RSPCA. The cat, believed to be about one year old, is now under the care of the RSPCA Essex South, Southend and District Branch. The RSPCA is appealing for information to identify who abandoned the cat and is checking CCTV footage from the area. A light brown man's jumper was also found in the box. The cat showed signs of respiratory distress when rescued.

Carol Shillabeer is stepping down as chief executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales after three and a half years to take up the role of chief executive of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in North West England, starting early in the new year. She joined Betsi Cadwaladr as interim chief executive in May 2023, shortly after the health board was placed back into special measures due to concerns about performance, leadership and culture. The health board remains in special measures, with continuing concerns in areas including emergency department waiting times.

Carol Shillabeer is stepping down as chief executive of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board after three and a half years to lead Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in north west England early in the new year. She joined the troubled North Wales health board in May 2023 when it re-entered special measures due to concerns about performance, leadership and culture. The board's chair said she had provided committed leadership during a challenging period, though considerable work remains on the health board's improvement journey.

Belfast City Council has spent £77,500 on a new artificial Christmas tree for its Christmas celebrations, which begin this weekend. The TaxPayers' Alliance criticised the cost as 'eyewatering', questioning whether it represents value for money. The council says artificial trees can be reused for many years and are cost-effective long-term, though they require higher upfront investment.

Raby Castle in Staindrop is opening its Christmas experience to the public on 14 November. The event returns for the second year after opening last Christmas for the first time in 50 years. This year reimagines an Edwardian Christmas Day with 11 decorated rooms and immersive storytelling blending historic pieces from the castle's collection with seasonal displays.

Little Ox Brewery near Witney has cancelled its Christmas Party and Brewery Open Day on 4 December because of a planning objection that has forced it to put events on hold. The brewery said it needed to 'work through' the objection whilst working with West Oxfordshire District Council to agree planning conditions. It hopes to resume events in 2027.

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after receiving allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences against David Walliams. The allegations are separate from those previously reported by ITV News and The Guardian, though detectives are also reviewing those reports. The force said those who have come forward are being supported by specialist officers.

An e-scooter rider has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after a crash with a car on Dalton Road in Barrow on 11 November. The rider has been released under investigation.

Drivers seeing blurred headlights or halos are being urged to get their eyesight checked. One possible cause is astigmatism, a common condition where the eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, causing light to focus in more than one place. The NHS says astigmatism can cause blurred vision, headaches and eye strain, and recommends visiting an optician if someone has symptoms. It can be treated with glasses or contact lenses, though the condition does not always need treatment. Adam Aslam, director at Nevies Opticians, said many people assume everyone sees headlights the same way and may not realise there is an issue with their vision.

A body was found at the water's edge on Rottingdean beach in East Sussex on the morning of 11 October. Police describe the man as slim, in his late 50s or early 60s. His body bears several striking tattoos in red, orange, blue and yellow ink, depicting dragons, fire motifs and other designs, including an Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol on his chest. Despite ongoing efforts, police have been unable to determine his identity or trace his next of kin, and have released the tattoo images in a public appeal for help identifying him.

Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson is recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb that typically takes six to ten weeks to heal. Jackson was injured during a Week 8 game against Buffalo. Minter cautioned that recovery timelines are difficult to predict. The Ravens have traded for Jacoby Brissett to start against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.

The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into David Walliams over allegations of serious sexual offences. The force said it has received multiple allegations of non-recent offences against the 55-year-old entertainer and children's author in recent days. The investigation follows reports by ITV News and The Guardian earlier this week, which detailed allegations from multiple women that Walliams used his fame to groom teenagers and young women, with one woman claiming he sexually assaulted her when she was 15. The Metropolitan Police said the allegations it is investigating are separate from those reported by the news organisations, though detectives are proactively reviewing those reports to establish whether there is evidence of offences. Walliams has denied wrongdoing, stating he is 'not a sexual predator' and has not 'broken the law', though he acknowledged behaving 'thoughtlessly' in past relationships.

Members of Teamsters Local 175 have approved a contract proposal against The Beverage Market, hoping to end their strike which began in May. The union said its members 'pre-ratified' their own offer after the company declined to make a final proposal. The offer includes wage increases and retains existing union protections, though it would raise employees' insurance premiums by 60 per cent and reduce paid and unpaid time off.

The airline sector faces mounting pressure from soaring jet fuel costs. British Airways owner IAG reported fuel costs jumped by 30.4% in the third quarter, and Ryanair has warned of double-digit fare increases across Europe next year. Jet2, the UK's third largest airline, will report half-year figures on Wednesday; the market will watch for any hints of fare rises, though the company has hedged against higher fuel costs for the current financial year.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has rejected a £17,200 pay rise, equivalent to a 26.5% increase, recommended by the Independent Remuneration Panel. Using his mayoral veto at a Tees Valley Combined Authority meeting on 13 November, he will keep his salary at £65,000, where it has remained since 2021/22. Houchen said on social media that at a time when bills are high and people struggle to make ends meet, politicians should not spend time discussing their own pay. This is the second raise he has declined, having previously refused a £15,000 uplift in 2023.

Essex Police will introduce a dispersal order across part of Southend from 9am on Saturday, November 14, ahead of Southend United's 3pm match against Aldershot Town and the city's Christmas light switch-on. The measure follows intelligence about potential disorder involving groups of youth supporters from both clubs. The city centre is expected to be particularly busy with families, children and visitors attending the festive celebrations and using local businesses and transport.

BBC Children in Need is returning for its annual telethon today. The first BBC Children in Need telethon was broadcast in 1980, and every November thousands of people across the UK now take part in fundraising challenges and events. Funds raised help children and young people across the UK struggling with mental health issues, poverty, social inequality and family-related problems.

A protest and counter-protest are expected in Taunton town centre on Saturday, November 14, from around midday. Avon and Somerset Police will deploy a large presence and introduce a dispersal zone from 9am to 6pm under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Police said officers will enable peaceful protest but will not tolerate criminality.

Nearly 30,000 people have signed a petition opposing a talk by Nathan Cofnas scheduled at Oriel College, Oxford on 17 November, organised by the Oxon Universities' Reform Society. The event has drawn opposition from students, academics and anti-racism groups over Cofnas's views on race and intelligence. The petition is backed by MPs including Diane Abbott, Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell, and if the event proceeds, a protest is planned for Oriel Square at 5pm.

Georgina Fuller, a critic who has lived on the edge of the Cotswolds for fifteen years, has selected seven pubs across the region for their roasts as the colder months approach. Three Oxfordshire establishments made the selection, including The Killingworth Castle in Wootton, which offers roast turkey with pigs in blankets, and The Feathered Nest in Nether Westcote near Chipping Norton.

Scarborough has been shortlisted in the High Street Revival category of the fourth annual Let's Celebrate Towns awards, organised by Visa and Nationwide. The Yorkshire coast town is among seven shortlisted for the category, competing with Stockton-on-Tees, Bo'ness, Penzance, Falkirk, Watford and Southport. Five winners will be announced at a House of Commons ceremony in December, each receiving £20,000 towards a community project.

Gas works on Duke Street in Henley are expected to be completed before the Henley Christmas Festival, according to Henley Town Council, though the council cautioned there are no guarantees. The emergency work by SGN, prompted by a gas leak discovered on 21 October, has closed the street for three weeks and caused traffic delays. Four nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution.

Joseph Martin Dempsey, 38, from Clonard Gardens in Belfast has admitted manslaughter for the death of Joseph Brennan, who died in hospital following an altercation outside a bar in west Belfast in March 2024. Dempsey will be sentenced on 15 January 2027. He initially denied the charge when he appeared in court in July.

Two boys from March have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at the derelict Station Hotel on Station Road on 2 November. A 14-year-old was arrested and bailed until 29 January 2027, while a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of arson and four counts of theft, bailed until 19 January 2027.

Danny Bucknall, 44, stole an e-bike from outside a shop on Tong Street, Wortley on 31 August, then attacked the owner when he gave chase. Bucknall punched and kicked the victim, who fell into a fence, then hit him with a broken piece of wood. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 12 November.

Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, 42, has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, with a mystery partner. She shared the announcement on Instagram on Friday with photos of the newborn. Lavigne had not previously revealed her pregnancy or discussed a current relationship.

Derbyshire County Council's leader and chief executive held a focus group meeting to gather resident feedback on where the authority performs well and falls short. Residents criticised the council over a SEND crisis, care home closures and an expensive legal battle, though praised improvements to grass verges.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly criticised Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday for delaying controls on Nvidia chip exports to China. Bessent said on CNBC that his department, along with State, Defense and the Trade Representative, had supported adding Megaspeed International to an export control list for months, but the Commerce Department had not acted. President Trump had made clear that China should not receive Nvidia chips above the H100 model.

The US Embassy in Dublin has warned Americans to avoid crowds and expect road closures and transport disruptions during two European leaders summits scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Some 50 European leaders were expected to attend the ninth European Political Community summit and an informal European Council meeting. Irish police launched what the embassy described as the largest security and policing operation in the country's history, with hundreds of officers deployed as protesters, many carrying Palestinian flags, gathered in the capital.

Northumbria Police are appealing for information to locate Karl Philp, 37, who is wanted in connection with a report of assault. He is believed to be in the Northumberland area but has links to Sunderland and Durham, and officers say he knows he is wanted. The public have been warned not to approach him.

DUP Education Minister Paul Givan has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code following a fact-finding visit to Israel as part of a unionist delegation in October 2025. The independent Assembly Commissioner for Standards, Stephen Wright, received seven complaints about the trip, of which five were deemed inadmissible. Mr Wright found no breaches after investigating whether Mr Givan had attended in a ministerial capacity, and confirmed the costs were covered by the Israeli Embassy and the trip was properly declared.

Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence pact on Friday, pledging to adopt a unified stance against any external armed attack targeting either country. The agreement, signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Istanbul, aims to strengthen collective defence and regional security. The two countries agreed to consult on security threats, expand joint military exercises, collaborate on defence industry matters and exchange personnel training.

Thames Valley Police arrested six people during a crackdown on cash-intensive businesses across the region. Officers seized cash, illegally prescribed medication and counterfeit goods during visits to multiple businesses.

The M42 northbound is blocked in Staffordshire following a collision. Traffic is passing the scene via the hard shoulder.

Viewers are revisiting classic Gardeners' World episodes following Monty Don's departure, rediscovering the practical advice that made him Britain's most trusted gardening voice. His most repeated messages included building healthy gardens from healthy soil using homemade compost, leaving gardens slightly untidy in winter to shelter wildlife, and using mulching to reduce maintenance and improve soil structure. Don also encouraged gardeners to ignore trends and focus on plants they genuinely enjoy.

Police are appealing to find 31-year-old Rhys Phillips, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his licence. Phillips has connections to Ipswich, Norwich, Broadland and Basildon. Anyone with information is asked to contact Norfolk Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 36/76200/26.

The Flying Duck, Wharfedale's only brewpub, will host its annual Beer and Blues Festival from November 20 to 22, showcasing over 30 cask ales, craft beers, ciders and lagers from more than 20 breweries. The venue will donate 10p from every pint sold to Help for Heroes, which supports wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces members. Visitors can enjoy live music from local bands on Friday and Saturday evenings, with Rock'n'Roll bingo on Sunday afternoon. Entry is free.

The A120 between Coggeshall and Marks Tey will close overnight for resurfacing and road marking replacement work over three weeks from November 9 to November 26. Closures will run from 9pm to 5am each night, completed in three phases, with diversion routes signposted throughout.

An estimated 1,000 tonnes of shredded household and commercial waste was illegally dumped on land in Birstall, West Yorkshire, off Bankwood Way near industrial properties. The Environment Agency launched an investigation after officers attended the site on 4 November following reports of illegal dumping. The agency has secured the site and is working with West Yorkshire Police and Kirklees Council to assess and monitor it.

Craig Harrison, 34, died following a collision between a silver Vauxhall Corsa he was driving and a blue Scania lorry on the A1067 at Kettlestone, near Fakenham, Norfolk, on 4 November at 3pm. His family paid tribute to him as a loving and caring son and brother. He had worked as an English teacher in South Korea and travelled around Asia before returning to Norfolk, where he enjoyed dog walks with his dog Maple and supported Norwich City Football Club. Police appealed for anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.

Aleksanders Dolars, 23, was jailed for nine years and four months at Warwick Crown Court for causing the death of Keaton Slater, 12, in a hit-and-run collision on Radford Road, Coventry on 14 June 2024. Dolars was driving at 70-76mph in a 30mph zone when he struck Keaton, who was crossing the road after getting off a bus. He did not stop and abandoned his BMW more than six miles away, then fled to Latvia within days. Keaton's parents campaigned for his extradition; Dolars was finally brought back to the UK in August 2026 following a change in extradition law post-Brexit and was extradited after more than two years.

Crown Car Park in Ipswich is offering free all-day parking every Sunday from November 15 until December 20 in the run-up to Christmas. The move is part of Ipswich Central's 'Follow the Stars' campaign, which features more than 120 festive events, a lantern parade and a digital advent calendar. The campaign launches with a Christmas light switch-on at around 6.45pm on Sunday, November 15, where Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil and chairman Mark Ashton will join mayor Pat Bruce-Browne on stage.

Staff at Tesco Lakeside in south Essex organised a sponsored bike ride raising £835.78 for the Henry Nowak Foundation, a newly established charity set up by the mother of murdered teenager Henry Nowak. Henry, 18, from Chafford Hundred, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025. The foundation supports families who have lost a child through counselling and practical help during bereavement.

Boris Johnson has written in the Daily Mail that he is descended from slaves and questioned whether he should receive reparations. He criticised the campaign for slavery reparations following the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, where Commonwealth leaders agreed to talks addressing the transatlantic slave trade's 'historical harms'. Johnson called reparations 'a cause that is not just morally wrong, but insane'.

Leeds Knights and Hull Seahawks are in crucial matches to secure National Cup semi-final spots. The weekend is described as pivotal, with Hull Seahawks having already ended Sheffield Steeldogs' hopes of retaining their National Cup crown and preparing for a Yorkshire derby against Leeds.

Divine Brown, who became famous after her 1995 arrest with actor Hugh Grant in Los Angeles, is now a fugitive after failing to appear for a plea hearing in Georgia in October. Brown was arrested in January and charged with criminal damage over claims she deliberately damaged her landlord's car, causing more than $500 in damage. A judge issued a bench warrant for her arrest after she did not appear as ordered. When contacted by a reporter, Brown said she was unaware of the warrant.

Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre has revived The Scouse Nativity: The Second Coming, nine years after the first version. The show reimagines the Christmas story with Liverpudlian humour and adult jokes. The production features a new cast under director Nicole Behan, with a four-piece live band, high-energy dance numbers and songs from artists including Guns 'N' Roses and Britney Spears. The cast includes Lindzi Germain as angel Angela Gabriel, Adam McCoy as Joseph, and Jess Smith as Mary.

Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed as Manchester United manager on Friday, replacing Michael Carrick who was sacked on Thursday. The Argentine left his position as United States men's national team coach to take the role, becoming emotional at a farewell press conference. United triggered his release clause and will pay US Soccer initial compensation of $7 million. Pochettino signed a four-year contract extension with the US in August but said the Manchester United opportunity was too significant to turn down, describing it as one of the most difficult decisions of his career. He will join United on 18 November after guiding the US through two Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti.

Germany's Bundestag has approved a major overhaul of intelligence legislation, granting the BND foreign intelligence service and BfV domestic service broad new powers. The BND can now conduct covert operations abroad including cyberattacks and sabotage, whilst the BfV can take protective action against property and IT systems. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called it a 'reform of the century', but opposition lawmakers warned against granting excessive powers. An independent oversight board will monitor the agencies.

A street artist known as Being created a stencilled mural on the former Falcon pub in Park Street, Hertfordshire, depicting a soldier from one of the world wars alongside Mervyn Kersh, a 101-year-old D-Day veteran who attended the Park Street Remembrance Sunday service. Being said he created the artwork on Saturday night to raise awareness of veterans among younger audiences and to recognise their service. He told the outlets that veterans receive declining coverage year on year.

Doncaster is preparing to switch on its Christmas lights. The Sheffield Star reports that a green visitor—a 'Yorkshire Grinch'—might disrupt the event, whilst Doncaster Council has unveiled a spectacular Christmas line-up for the occasion.

Cheshire Police are seeking Peter Murray, 38, from Ellesmere Port, who is wanted on recall to prison. He is described as 6ft 2in tall, of slim build with short brown hair and brown eyes. He has links to Ellesmere Port, Chester and Flintshire. Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting 26000810370.

The eastbound tunnel at the Dartford Crossing has closed this afternoon, causing congestion to build with queues stretching back towards junction 3 for the A20. The reason for the closure has not been confirmed. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when commuting through the area.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss six to ten weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken and dislocated thumb suffered during the first play against the Buffalo Bills on 1 November. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is 'doing everything he can to get back', with his return timeline guided by his recovery progress. The injury has compounded the Ravens' season difficulties, as backup quarterback Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending toe injury in the same game.

Sonny Taylor died aged three days in October 2022 after suffering a catastrophic brain injury and sepsis at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. A coroner found his death preventable after hospital staff failed to wake his mother, Eve Taylor, for observations that should have been taken every four hours. The midwife admitted she should have woken Mrs Taylor at 10pm, and a consultant said had those checks been done and the mother taken straight to theatre, a different outcome was 'possible'. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has apologised and admitted failings in care.

Stephen Gray, a 65-year-old retired Cleveland Police officer, is appealing against a conviction for malicious communication over a Facebook post about child marriage. The post, which referenced Islam, was found grossly offensive by a district judge at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court in April. Gray told Teesside Crown Court he shared it to highlight child marriage, forced marriage and abuse, saying he felt strongly about the issue as a father who has fostered girls.

Ribble Valley Borough Council is running a community Christmas gift appeal to support families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Gifts will be distributed before Christmas to those facing financial hardship.

A house builder has been granted permission to build 93 homes on a wildlife-rich riverbank in Mid Calder, West Lothian. The Development Management Committee accepted officers' advice on mitigating wildlife threats, but an immigration lawyer who objected argued the council breached wildlife legislation by not conducting full surveys of bats, badgers and great crested newts before approval. She claimed a preliminary ecological appraisal was insufficient under national planning law.

Mark Quin, a technical director at Amentum, has joined the board of the Industrial Solutions Hub (iSH) to help drive innovation and industrial growth in West Cumbria. Mr Quin brings experience in engineering and major project delivery, including work on frameworks and projects for Sellafield Ltd. Gary McKeating, managing director of iSH, said the appointment reflects ambition to position iSH as a nationally recognised centre for industrial innovation.

Owain Wyn Evans completed a 400-mile cycle challenge across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales over five days, finishing in Cardiff on 13 November. The BBC Radio 2 presenter raised more than £4.7 million for Children in Need, the largest amount ever raised in a Radio 2 fundraising challenge. Despite falling off his bike near Caerphilly Mountain and facing difficult weather, he was greeted by cheering crowds at the finish line, calling the response 'overwhelming'.

Hampshire County Council has confirmed that its libraries will continue to stock books by David Walliams despite recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour against the children's author. The council says it follows established professional and ethical principles when managing collections, with titles remaining accessible unless their content is unlawful. Demand for Walliams' books has declined in recent years, so the council expects the number of copies in circulation to reduce naturally as worn-out stock is replaced with newer titles.

Cole Davison, a 17-year-old high school senior from Needham, Massachusetts, went missing on Wednesday night. Police launched a search involving rescue units, K9 teams and drones. He was found safe on Friday and is receiving care at a local hospital.

England overwhelmed Japan 78-15 at Twickenham in the Nations Championship, with winger Will Joseph scoring a record-equalling five tries on his first Test start after a four-year absence from international rugby. Joseph, playing for Gloucester, marked his return with three tries in the opening 20 minutes as England built a 32-3 lead by that stage. England scored 13 tries in all, including efforts from Freddie Steward, Ellis Genge, Cadan Murley, Ben Earl, George Martin, Ben Curry, Marcus Smith and Greg Fisilau. Japan scored tries through lock Warner Dearns and prop Opeti Helu. The contest was heavily one-sided from the start, with Japan losing second-row Harry Hockings to a red card in the first minute. Eddie Jones, making his return to Twickenham as Japan's head coach, said afterwards that England were 'very good' but warned that New Zealand, who suffered their first defeat to Wales since 1953, would be 'violent' when the sides meet next Saturday.

Bicester Town Council has lowered the flag at Garth House to half-mast in memory of Councillor Lynn Pratt, who died earlier this week. Pratt served as a councillor for 24 years and was mayor of Bicester twice, in 2004 and 2014. A retired surgery senior receptionist, she was described as a passionate advocate for the town, championing Fairtrade status and affordable housing.

West Virginia University has suspended its Delta Sigma Phi fraternity chapter while investigating hazing allegations. An anonymous report to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life prompted the investigation. The interim suspension, effective immediately, prohibits chapter members from social functions and new member recruitment until a formal hearing or other resolution occurs.

The US military says its forces shot down two attack drones launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps towards Bahrain, with no harm caused. Iran claimed the strike was in retaliation for what it described as a US air attack on a telecommunications tower in Hormozgan province. The incident occurred during a fragile lull in the wider conflict between Iran and the United States that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Wallet, a payment feature that lets its Dots AI agents make purchases on behalf of users. The service, rolling out to US ChatGPT Pro subscribers aged 18 and over with eligible American Express, Mastercard or Visa cards, requires users to approve each purchase with a biometric security check. OpenAI partners with the card networks so agents never access actual card details, instead using payment tokens.

Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of Nvidia, one of the world's most valuable companies, following revelations he had extramarital affairs including one with an alleged Chinese spy. The resignation sent Nvidia's stock tumbling, shedding nearly $500 billion in market capitalisation. British pension holders and savers are likely exposed to the crisis through tracker funds and workplace pensions, as Nvidia represented around seven per cent of the S&P 500 index and eight per cent of the Nasdaq 100 before the stock slide.

The UK civil service is increasing face-to-face job interviews and moving away from written personal statements to address a sharp rise in AI-generated applications. Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo believes applicants are using AI tools to generate bland statements, allowing them to apply for numerous roles without demonstrating personal skills. In extreme cases, civil servants have suspected entire applications and virtual interviews were created by bots, with at least one interview terminated early on these grounds. A new selection framework is due to launch from April 2027.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is increasing funding by £535,000 to tackle fly-tipping, drawing mostly from reserves. The money will pay for extra clean-up teams, CCTV cameras and enforcement staff. Environment chief Cllr Jim Casey said the authority would use a 'carrot and stick' approach, starting with education but also issuing penalty notices and taking legal action.

Kevin King, 65, of Westcliff, was sentenced to 17 years and three months in custody plus two years and nine months on extended licence after being convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults of a child following a trial at Basildon Crown Court in June. The offences took place over several years starting when the victim was still in primary school. One survivor praised Essex Police support throughout the investigation and recovery process.

Retired Chief Superintendent Norman Baxter, who led the investigation into the 1998 Omagh bombing that killed 29 people, has told an inquiry that the man who transported the bomb was handled as an agent by both MI5 and the Irish gardaí. Baxter said he believed intelligence services knew the identities of some or all of the bombers before the attack on 15 August 1998. He also alleged there was "significant effort by the Garda to prevent their activities being uncovered", and criticised what he called an "absolute failure" at leadership and government level in the Irish police investigation.

A global Microsoft outage has disrupted email delivery, affecting UK rail passengers' ability to access e-tickets. National Rail, Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Chiltern Railways and London North Eastern Railway have all reported problems with emailed tickets. Passengers are advised to access their tickets through the websites or mobile apps where they purchased them by logging into their accounts before travelling.

Uber is notifying thousands of drivers that their personal information and driver's license details were stolen in an October data breach at Fireworks AI, a cloud platform providing access to AI models. The attackers obtained internal credentials which they used to access Uber's data. Fireworks confirmed it suffered a security breach affecting customer data. According to breach notices, at least 3,430 people in South Carolina, 2,567 in Massachusetts and 1,873 in Rhode Island had their driver's license information exposed. Neither Uber nor Fireworks has disclosed the total number of affected drivers.

Hampshire County Council is introducing new auto-salting technology across its gritting fleet to improve road safety during winter. The smart system spreads salt more precisely to keep key routes clear and reduce waste. The council's winter preparations include 40 gritters plus four in reserve, more than 80 trained drivers and around 19,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled across depots.

Go Cornwall's school and college bus services will be suspended every Wednesday from 18 November until 23 December due to strikes by RMT union members. Services to Truro and Penwith College and Cornwall College will be affected. Cornwall Council has urged parents and carers to make alternative travel arrangements on strike days, warning that buses may not be available both to take children to school and to bring them home.

Sefton Council has reversed its decision to close the aviary at Botanic Gardens in Churchtown, Southport, following a legal challenge from campaigners. The council had said in June that it wanted to shut the attraction because of running costs and concerns about the welfare of the 170 birds living there. In October, the Save Our Aviary campaign group and the Botanic Gardens Community Association launched legal action against the authority. The council said fighting the legal challenge would be an unfair burden on taxpayers.

Nvidia shares fell more than two per cent on Friday, extending losses after Jensen Huang's resignation as founder and CEO. London-listed technology trusts suffered further sell-offs in the wake of the turmoil. Some investing experts suggest the crisis could benefit other Big Tech companies and rival chipmakers if investors seek alternative chip suppliers.

Prince William has sent a message of support to Cumbria's first Gingerbread House Festival, praising the charity Shelter for its 'vital role in supporting people' affected by homelessness. The two-day event takes place on 21 and 22 November at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on Lake Windermere, with nearly 100 entries competing for £10,000 in prizes.

Arctic air is set to sweep into the UK this week, bringing widespread frost and temperatures forecast to fall as low as −1C in cities such as Manchester, with far northern areas expecting sleet and snow. More than 40,000 households are expected to be affected. Peter Knowles, a British Gas service and repair engineer, has shared advice for homeowners to protect their boilers and heating systems, recommending they check boiler pressure and bleed radiators of trapped air.

Bradford Council planning officers have refused an application for a single home on land north of Ben Rhydding Drive in Ilkley. The applicant, Mrs Zoe Wood, sought Permission in Principle for the development. Officers rejected the proposal because the site lies within the Green Belt, is not considered sustainably located and presents constraints relating to protected trees surrounding the plot. The application attracted 17 representations during consultation: five supporters argued it would contribute to housing supply and use residential land, while twelve objections raised concerns about Green Belt impact, protected trees, wildlife habitats, drainage and traffic levels on the private road.

Jonbon, a ten-year-old chaser trained by Nicky Henderson, won the Shloer Chase for the third time in four seasons at Cheltenham on Friday. Harry Cobden rode the odds-on favourite to victory by two and a quarter lengths from Mighty Bandit in his first public ride on the horse. Jonbon's task was eased by the late withdrawal of second-favourite Gidleigh Park due to concerns about the ground.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 60 per cent of Britons return from holiday needing another one. The research, commissioned by IHG Hotels & Resorts, revealed that 35 per cent are most tired by planning a getaway, while 30 per cent find leading arrangements during the trip exhausting. Despite wanting to switch off, respondents struggle to relax: 32 per cent cannot stop checking on others, 30 per cent spend downtime searching for restaurants and 25 per cent build daily itineraries.

Fox's Biscuits transformed Grey Street in Manchester into a Christmas display with more than 20,000 twinkling lights, biscuit-inspired displays and festive installations in 24 hours. The display was switched on by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. Research commissioned by Fox's Biscuits surveyed 2,000 adults and found 83 per cent believe Christmas would not feel the same without festive lights and decorations.

Nigel Farage's personal security is being paid for by Reform UK's central funds, despite his claim that a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne would cover his security costs for life. Farage refused taxpayer-funded security offered by the Home Office after a 2025 review and has instead had the party fund a security team and two cars, costing over £150,000 in the past year. The Mirror understands the £5m has not yet been spent, as Harborne said it was intended for security after Farage's political career ends, but it remains unclear what has happened to the money.