Washington DC shooting: suspect in attack on national guard members identified as 29-year-old Afghan national – latest updates
Law enforcement officials tell AP and other outlets the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the US in 2021; two guardsmen are being treated for gunshot wounds, DC police officials sayTwo West Virginia national guard members shot in Washington DCBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one... [Continue Reading]
Two national guard members in critical condition after Washington DC shooting
Suspect in custody after two West Virginia guard members shot in ‘targeted’ incident, Washington mayor saysUS politics live – latest updatesTwo West Virginia national guard members shot near the White House are in critical condition.The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the capital ordered by the Trump administration. FBI director Kash Patel, Washington mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials confirmed in a press conference that both the guardsmen were in hospital in critical condition. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Environmental activist Ben Pennings declares ‘massive victory’ after Adani drops its years-long legal pursuit
Queensland supreme court orders Pennings, a campaigner against the Carmichael coalmine, not to seek to acquire Adani’s confidential informationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndian mining company Adani has agreed to end its marathon legal pursuit of environmental activist Ben Pennings.Pennings declared victory on Thursday, after the Queensland supreme court signed off on orders on Wednesday, ending the five-and-a-half-year court battle. The order requires Pennings not to seek to acquire Adani’s confidential information or to ask others to do so. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Bamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fire
Hong Kong is one of the last places in the world where bamboo is widely used by construction workersHong Kong fire – latest updatesFull report: Dozens killed in Hong Kong tower block fire Explainer: what we know so farA deadly fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong appears to have spread in part because the buildings were sheathed in bamboo scaffolding, a traditional building material that the authorities have been phasing out for safety reasons.Dozens of people died on Wednesday in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. The blaze tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire live updates: rescue crews search apartment blocks for survivors; dozens killed and hundreds missing after blaze – latest
Three men arrested as 26 rescue teams on site at Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingWhat we know so far about the blazeBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 44 with hundreds still missing
Three arrests made after huge blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on WednesdayHong Kong fire – latest updatesExplainer: what we know so far Bamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of fireThe death toll from a huge fire that engulfed several residential tower blocks in Hong Kong has risen to 44, with 45 in critical condition and hundreds reported missing.A taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of the fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, in the northern New... [Continue Reading]
What to Know About the Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment Complex
Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze in the high-rise buildings. At least 44 people were killed, and many more were feared trapped inside the towers. [Continue Reading]
'I'm past being angry' - Liverpool look for answers to worst run for 71 years
Where does another humiliating defeat for Liverpool, making it their worst run for 71 years, leave the club and boss Arne Slot? [Continue Reading]
'More identity' - Frank takes heart from Spurs defeat at PSG
Thomas Frank can take encouragement from some aspects of Spurs' latest display, despite defeat to Paris St-Germain, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [Continue Reading]
The Papers: 'High welfare, high tax' and 'Budget goes as billed'
Budget highlights, lowlights, and an OBR blunder lead all the front pages in Thursday's papers. [Continue Reading]
Peter Schmeichel reveals furious Vincent Kompany reaction to Arsenal defeat
'I've never seen him like that!' [Continue Reading]
BOI to pilot loan to support homeowners trading down
A new loan to support homeowners trading down is to be piloted by Bank of Ireland next year. [Continue Reading]
£15,000 prize launched for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds
The Footnote x Counterpoints prize is intended to uncover new literary voices whose work reflects the experiences of migrationFootnote Press and Counterpoints Arts have announced a new fiction award celebrating writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds, offering a £15,000 prize and a publishing deal for the winner.The Footnote x Counterpoints prize for fiction, launching on Thursday, marks the second time the two organisations have collaborated on a prize. In 2023, writers were invited to submit narrative nonfiction, but now the prize will focus on fiction for the first time. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
UK net migration predicted to drop to pre-Brexit levels, figures show
The British Future thinktank’s data predicts net migration to the UK will fall to about 300,000, less than a third of 2023’s figuresNet migration figures due on Thursday are predicted to drop to pre-Bexit levels of about 300,000, according to a thinktank.British Future, which calculated the drop in overall migration, also found that most Britons remain unaware of the falling numbers, and expect the figures to rise or stay the same. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Woman killed in shark attack on NSW beach and man taken to hospital in critical condition
Pair aged in their 20s bitten at Kylies beach in Crowdy Bay early on Thursday morning, with woman dying at the sceneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has died after a shark attack on the New South Wales mid-north coast at Kylies beach.NSW police said the woman, aged in her 20s, had been killed at the beach at Crowdy Bay on Thursday morning. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Sussan Ley claims ‘dirty deal’ between Labor and Greens to pass landmark environment bill will raise energy prices
Anthony Albanese announces Greens have agreed to support Labor’s rewrite of the EPBC Act. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young saysHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time [on the basis] that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate, of course.If we can get movement on those issues, I’ve always said that... [Continue Reading]
Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market. [Continue Reading]
Thierry Henry makes huge Arsenal claim after statement Champions League win over Bayern Munich
Can the Gunners go all the way this season? [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope November 27, 2025: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Venus in Scorpio aligns with Saturn in Pisces, bringing precision, sincerity and focus to centre stage. You will achieve if you listen to the cosmos. [Continue Reading]
Microsoft announces €4m AI investment in Ireland
Microsoft has announced plans to invest an additional €4 million in AI skilling in Ireland over the next three years, on top of €8m already invested since 2018. [Continue Reading]
Judges allow North Carolina to use Republican-drawn congressional map
New map takes aim at state’s only swing sweat and gives Republicans chance to flip seat as part of Trump campaignA federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map aimed at flipping a seat to Republicans as part of Donald Trump’s multi-state redistricting campaign ahead of the 2026 elections.The new map takes aim at North Carolina’s only swing seat, currently held by Democrat Don Davis, an African American who represents more than 20 counties in the state’s north-east. The first district has been represented by Black members of Congress continuously for more than 30... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: PM hails ‘landmark’ environment protection deal with Greens as Coalition fumes at ‘11th-hour’ agreement
Anthony Albanese announces Greens have agreed to support Labor’s rewrite of the EPBC Act. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young saysHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time [on the basis] that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate, of course.If we can get movement on those issues, I’ve always said that... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire live updates: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex blaze – latest
At least 44 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 44 with hundreds still missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guard troops hurt, suspect detained
Officials in Washington, DC, say one suspect is in custody after the 'targeted shooting' one block from the White House. [Continue Reading]
Trump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026
The president did not attend this year’s annual gathering in South Africa, which has been a frequent target of his attacks. [Continue Reading]
Frank can take heart despite Champions League loss to PSG
Thomas Frank can take encouragement from some aspects of Spurs' latest display, despite defeat to Paris St-Germain, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. [Continue Reading]
Are 'immense' Arsenal most formidable team in Europe?
Mikel Arteta says Bayern Munich are the "best team in Europe" but, after comprehensively beating them, was this the night Arsenal became serious contenders? [Continue Reading]
Lone gunman ‘ambushed’ National Guard soldiers in shootout near White House
The victims were initially reported to have died from their wounds. [Continue Reading]
I’m A Celebrity viewers can’t watch as ITV airs ‘most disgusting trial ever’
'I can’t watch this one.’ [Continue Reading]
Arne Slot speaks out on sack threat as woeful Liverpool run continues
Nine defeats in 12 games for the Reds. [Continue Reading]
Shark kills one person, injures another in Australia
A shark has killed one person and seriously injured another at a beach in Australia's eastern state of New South Wales, rescuers and police have said. [Continue Reading]
Two US National Guard members shot near White House
Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect is in custody after suffering gunshot wounds during the attack. [Continue Reading]
Severe asthma can be controlled by a monthly injection, trial finds
Tezepelumab treatment may mean asthmatics for whom inhalers are ineffective can reduce or stop taking steroidsA monthly injection could allow people with severe asthma to stop taking daily steroid tablets, a clinical trial has found.More than 260 million people are thought to have asthma worldwide. While most can control their asthma with inhalers to treat immediate symptoms and preventive ones to reduce inflammation, those with the most severe asthma often take daily doses of oral corticosteroids as well. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 3-1: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All our updates with post-match reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream of the UCL tie. [Continue Reading]
Canada announces new support for lumber, steel industries hit by tariffs
The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington. [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guard troops hurt, suspect detained
Officials in Washington say one suspect in custody following the 'targeted shooting' one block from the White House. [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Storm: Blizzard Warnings Across Upper Midwest Warn of Heavy Snow
At least one death was connected to the storm, which was expected to be unusually intense, even for areas used to heavy snow. [Continue Reading]
As Trade Talks Stall, Carney Moves to Shield Canada from Trump Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced curbs on steel imports, a new tariff and help with steel and lumber freight costs in a bid to aid Canadian industries. [Continue Reading]
North Carolina Can Use Republican-Friendly Congressional Map, Court Says
The district court ruling means that the party is one step closer to securing another seat in the U.S. House and retaining its majority, at the urging of President Trump. [Continue Reading]
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document Says
American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.” [Continue Reading]
Van Dijk gives away penalty as PSV take early lead at Anfield
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk concedes a penalty after handling the ball and Ivan Perisic scores the resulting penalty to give PSV the lead at Anfield. [Continue Reading]
Martin Keown singles out Arsenal star for special praise after ‘complete performance’ against Bayern Munich
'It was as if they gave him the keys to the city.' [Continue Reading]
Irish team sing anthem after God Save the King blunder
Ireland women's Under-19 team struck up an a cappella version of Amhrán na bhFiann before a European Championship qualifier in Bulgaria today after organisers mistakenly played Britain's 'God Save the King' over the speakers. [Continue Reading]
Two US National Guard members shot near White House
Two members of the National Guard have been shot in a busy area near the White House, officials said, putting the building into lockdown with President Donald Trump away in Florida. [Continue Reading]
Two national guard members in critical condition after being shot in Washington DC
Suspect in custody after two West Virginia guard members were shot in ‘targeted’ incident, Mayor Bowser saysUS politics live – latest updatesTwo West Virginia national guard members shot on Wednesday near the White House in Washington are in critical condition.The incident happened near the Farragut West metro station and comes amid a controversial deployment of troops to the US capital city ordered by the Trump administration. FBI director Kash Patel, Washington mayor Muriel Bowser, and other officials confirmed in a press conference that both the guardsmen are in hospital in critical condition. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting: video suggests ‘lone gunman’ shot two national guard members near White House, say Washington DC police – latest updates
Gunman ‘ambushed’ troops and both guardsmen are being treated for gunshot wounds, says assistant chief of DC’s Metropolitan police departmentTwo West Virginia national guard members shot in Washington DCBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire live updates: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex blaze – latest
At least 44 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential apartment complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates liveFull report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll has risen again to 44, fire officials say.Officials said they are still having difficulties proceeding into the upper floors in some of the buildings in the residential complex as the fire continues. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 44 with hundreds still missing
Three arrests made after huge blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on WednesdayHong Kong fire – latest updatesBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll from a huge fire that engulfed several residential tower blocks in Hong Kong has risen to 44, with 45 in critical condition and hundreds reported missing.A taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of the fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, in the northern New Territories. The... [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 3-1 – UEFA Champions League
All our updates with post-match reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream of the UCL tie. [Continue Reading]