Thierry Henry likens Estevao to Man Utd legend after Chelsea beat Barcelona
The Blues have unearthed an absolute gem. [Continue Reading]
Excessive restraint in immigration detention centres ‘deeply concerning’, report finds
Watchdog says force being applied ‘inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification’Home Office contractors are over-using restraint in immigration detention centres and failing to tackle the toxic culture behind bars, according to the findings of a new watchdog report described as “deeply concerning”.By Force of Habit: How the Use of Force in Immigration Detention Has Lost Sight of Necessity and Dignity was published by the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB), which examines conditions in prisons and immigration detention centres. The findings revealed force being applied inconsistently, disproportionately, and without adequate justification, which it said undermined the dignity and welfare of highly vulnerable... [Continue Reading]
UK budget to target cost of living crisis as Reeves battles to keep Labour MPs on side
Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gapRachel Reeves will promise to tackle Britain’s cost of living crisis and deliver fiscal stability in Wednesday’s budget, which is billed as a decisive moment for the fate of Keir Starmer’s beleaguered government.The chancellor will say she is taking the “fair and necessary choices” to shore up the economy as she raises billions of pounds worth of taxes to help offset lower than expected growth forecasts. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Violence Is Driving Catastrophic Hunger in Nigeria, U.N. Report Says
Africa’s most populous nation was already facing one of the world’s biggest hunger crises. It’s getting much worse. [Continue Reading]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Wants Healthier In-Flight Snack Options
Sean Duffy, who has been promoting greater decorum among air travelers, said he would like to see choices besides salty pretzels and buttery cookies. [Continue Reading]
Fears About A.I. Prompt Talks of Super PACs to Rein In the Industry
As artificial intelligence companies prepare to pour money into the midterm elections, some in the A.I. world are hatching plans of their own to curb the industry’s influence. [Continue Reading]
Newcastle left bruised by '10 minutes of madness'
With one away win in seven months, Newcastle United's problems on the road continue as they fall to a 2-1 defeat against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in the Champions League. [Continue Reading]
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district Trump won by 22% last year, the result could prompt Republican panic at a time when Trump is vulnerable. [Continue Reading]
'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped'
Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement. [Continue Reading]
'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget. [Continue Reading]
Judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
District judge in California says detainees who were already living in the US are legally entitled to a bond hearing A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond.US district judge Sunshine Sykes in Riverside, California, certified a nationwide class of individuals who were already living in the United States when they were detained and are legally entitled to a hearing to determine whether they can be released on bond while their deportation cases proceed. Continue... [Continue Reading]
US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative
Exclusive: Officials frame strikes as self-defense against violence, without naming aggressor, while Trump claims they’re to stop US overdose deathsThe Trump administration is framing its boat strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean in part as a collective self-defense effort on behalf of US allies in the region, according to three people directly familiar with the administration’s internal legal argument.The legal analysis rests on a premise – for which there is no immediate public evidence – that the cartels are waging armed violence against the security forces of allies like Mexico, and that the violence is financed by cocaine shipments.... [Continue Reading]
Nauru president accused in parliament of corruptly siphoning off millions of Australian funding
Senator uses parliament to accuse Albanese government of knowing David Adeang was ‘seriously corrupt’ yet still signing $2.5bn deportation dealFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNauru’s President David Adeang, a predecessor and other individuals have been accused in the Senate of corruptly siphoning off millions of dollars of Australian taxpayer money intended for the island’s arcane offshore processing regime.A previously unreleased report by Australia’s financial intelligence agency, Austrac, suspected Adeang of “corruption and money laundering” after detecting a “rapid movement of large volume and value of funds”, the... [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Costs Draw Scrutiny
Also, the 100 most notable books of the year. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday. [Continue Reading]
Penny Oleksiak, Canadian Swimmer, Faces 2-Year Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules
Penny Oleksiak, 25, who has won seven Olympic medals, was sanctioned under antidoping rules. Her suspension ends before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
'Maybe it was too much' - Guardiola rues defeat after 10 changes
Pep Guardiola celebrated taking charge of Manchester City for the 100th time in the Champions League on Tuesday night, but it was Bayer Leverkusen and their fans that were left dancing at full-time. [Continue Reading]
'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland
Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive herself and other sex workers into poverty. [Continue Reading]
North Sea drilling restrictions to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands. [Continue Reading]
Holly Hagan admits she still ‘has break down moments’ over her sister’s death
It's been a month since the shock death. [Continue Reading]
Rapist stole victim’s bank card and tried to buy a tracksuit from JD sports
'She did ask the defendant to call an ambulance, and he laughed.' [Continue Reading]
France arrests two men, two women over Louvre robbery
French authorities have arrested four more people in the probe into last month's spectacular daylight theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre museum, the top Paris prosecutor has said. [Continue Reading]
Pete Hegseth orders US navy to investigate Mark Kelly’s comments
Defense secretary escalates attacks by Trump administration on Arizona senator by ordering review The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, escalated attacks by Trump administration chiefs on Arizona senator Mark Kelly on Tuesday by ordering the secretary of the US navy to investigate “potentially unlawful comments” made by Kelly in a social media video with other lawmakers.Hegseth’s order came in the form of a memorandum to John Phelan asking the Navy secretary to review Kelly and a group of fellow Democrats’ comments in the video last week that sought to remind serving soldiers and intelligence officers that they have the right... [Continue Reading]
US to send envoy to Moscow to discuss proposals to end Ukraine war
Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issuesDonald Trump said he would send special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss developing proposals to end the Ukraine war, but despite White House optimism there was little sign of progress on core sticking points.The US president said negotiations had left “only a few remaining points of disagreement” but there was no breakthrough on the issues of territorial control and security guarantees and he dampened expectations of immediate peace summits. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Chelsea vs Barcelona 3-0: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match reaction, following our comprehensive text commentary stream of the UCL match. [Continue Reading]
What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating?
More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts. [Continue Reading]
What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?
The government could appeal or attempt to retry the cases after a judge threw out the indictments [Continue Reading]
What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner
The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family. [Continue Reading]
Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now. [Continue Reading]
Pep Guardiola speaks out on controversial team selection in Man City defeat
'Maybe it's too much.' [Continue Reading]
I’m A Celebrity viewers demand ITV take action over star’s ‘selfish behaviour’
'It’s each man for himself now.' [Continue Reading]
Wayne Rooney singles out ‘incredible’ Chelsea defender for special praise after Barcelona win
He was phenomenal. [Continue Reading]
HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption
Computer and printer maker HP announced a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10% of its workforce globally as the company pivots toward Artificial Intelligence to boost efficiency. [Continue Reading]
Hegseth orders US Navy secretary to investigate Arizona senator Mark Kelly for ‘potentially unlawful comments’ - live
Donald Trump’s defense secretary sends memo to John Phelan asking him to review Kelly’s comments; House Democrats from video confirm FBI is seeking to investigate Senator Mark Kelly has responded to the Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating the Arizona lawmaker for possible breaches of military law after he joined five other Democratic members of Congress in a video calling for US troops to refuse illegal orders.“I said something that was pretty simple and non controversial, and that was that members of the military should follow the law,” Kelly said in an MS NOW interview with Rachel on Monday. “And... [Continue Reading]
Trump envoy reportedly told Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for peace deal
Steve Witkoff told Yuri Ushakov in October phone call that peace would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a senior Kremlin official last month that achieving peace in Ukraine would require Russia gaining control of Donetsk and potentially a separate territorial exchange, according to a recording of their conversation obtained by Bloomberg.In the 14 October phone call with Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Witkoff said he believed the land concessions were necessary all while advising Ushakov to congratulate Trump and frame discussions more optimistically. Continue... [Continue Reading]
NSW weather: schools closed as state faces worst bushfire risk in years amid extreme heat
Catastrophic conditions forecast in lower central west plains district and total fire bans for millions across state, with elevated fire danger in southern QueenslandFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastForecasts of soaring temperatures and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years.More than 20 public schools across central NSW were to be closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning for catastrophic fire danger. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Pocock pushes back on CSIRO cuts as Labor insists it has not reduced funding; Thorpe criticises ‘outrageous’ search powers expansion in Victoria
Treasurer says the direction for government departments to find savings of 5% is ‘all about reprioritising’. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re... [Continue Reading]
Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan
US president sends Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin to iron out 'a few' differences over plan to end Ukraine war. [Continue Reading]
Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose
FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea of the English Premier League beat Spain's Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. [Continue Reading]
Penny Oleksiak Faces Two-Year Swimming Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules
Penny Oleksiak, 25, who has won seven Olympic medals, was sanctioned under antidoping rules. Her suspension ends before the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. [Continue Reading]
Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government. [Continue Reading]
Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia. [Continue Reading]
Tánaiste says fiscal framework one of his main priorities
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance has said one of his main priorities in his new role will be to set out a Medium-Term Fiscal Framework for the country. [Continue Reading]
Officials find source of leak in Olympic Pipeline two weeks after first report
Fuel from the pipeline, operated by BP, was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farmInvestigators have identified the source of a leak in the Olympic pipeline two weeks after fuel was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farm.Oil and gas company BP, the operator of the pipeline, shared in a statement that it had determined the leak occurred in a 20in pipeline and not a neighboring 16in pipeline, allowing that pipeline to be restarted. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Second teenage boy charged with murder after alleged stabbing behind Sydney school
Another boy, 15, charged on Monday after 17-year-old boy died from wounds to thigh in Rouse HillFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA second teenage boy has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing of an older boy behind a school.The victim, a boy aged 17, died from stab wounds to his thigh after a confrontation at a park in north-west Sydney about 4.20pm on Monday. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Pocock to lead motion opposing CSIRO cuts as Labor insists it has not reduced funding; Shorten calls for property tax changes
Treasurer says the direction for government departments to find savings of 5% is ‘all about reprioritising’. Follow latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers, who’s doing the media rounds this morning, is next to defend the “savings” the departments have to come up with.On the Today show, he is asked: is the government being hypocritical here, considering the criticism they hurled at the Coalition for their proposed public servant cuts during the election?What the Coalition was proposing was to cut tens of thousands of jobs. What we are proposing or what we’re... [Continue Reading]
Mother who hid children’s bodies in suitcases jailed for life in New Zealand
Hakyung Lee was found guilty of murdering her children and concealing their remains in a storage lockerA mother who murdered her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases stored inside a rented locker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand.Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was found guilty earlier this year of killing her children in a crime that has become known as the “suitcase murders”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Chelsea vs Barcelona 3-0 – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live updates, with full team news, in advance of our comprehensive text commentary stream of the UCL match. [Continue Reading]
Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison
A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries. [Continue Reading]
Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US
Immigration rights advocates say the new policy aims to 'bully some of the most vulnerable' people in US society. [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Is a Celebration of American Rebirth
An opportunity for families and friends and, by extension, communities, states, and the country itself to have a national reset. [Continue Reading]