Passengers face disruption as Airbus makes software updates to thousands of planes
About 6,000 planes are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant's global fleet. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong police end rescue operation after deadly apartment inferno
Authorities in Hong Kong say they’ve put out the deadly fire that quickly engulfed several apartment towers in minutes. [Continue Reading]
Apple MacBook Air down £300 to just £699 in the Argos Black Friday sale
Want a new laptop for Christmas? This one’s a steal. [Continue Reading]
Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘would quit snooker if not for China and Saudi Arabia’
The Rocket is all about the overseas events. [Continue Reading]
Former Ukip MEP denies taking money to promote Russian interests
David Coburn, who was leader of Ukip in Scotland, denies involvement after Nathan Gill jailed for taking bribesA former leading member of the group of MEPs headed by Nigel Farage has denied taking money as part of a campaign to promote Russian interests.David Coburn, who was leader of Ukip in Scotland for four years, was responding after the jailing of his former colleague, Nathan Gill, on charges of being bribed by an alleged pro-Russian asset. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
Rights groups gave harrowing details about conditions in Israeli detention centres. Israel has not responded but has previously denied allegations of torture. [Continue Reading]
'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday. [Continue Reading]
Airbus requests immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft
About 6,000 plans are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant's global fleet. [Continue Reading]
Opposition NDP party claims victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
New Democratic Party ousts longtime Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who has served in office since 2001. [Continue Reading]
Major travel disruption ahead after 6,000 aircrafts found unsafe to fly
It comes after an aircraft in that line made an emergency landing last month after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude. [Continue Reading]
Hezbollah leader promises response to Israel’s strike killing top commander
Naim Qassem labels the killing of Haytham Tabtabai as a 'heinous crime' saying Hezbollah has the right to respond. [Continue Reading]
Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency
We look back at South Africa’s nationwide shutdown by women, as they halted work to protest gender-based violence. [Continue Reading]
Woman jailed for harassing Rachel Reeves’ sister
Tracey Smith sent the government minister and MP Ellie Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemailsA woman who tried to summon her MP, the solicitor general Ellie Reeves, to court has been jailed for harassment in London.Tracey Smith sent Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemails calling her “transphobic” and accusing her older sister – the chancellor, Rachel Reeves – of physically assaulting her at a buffet bar. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘My Baby Girl Has Passed to Glory,’ Says Father of Guard Soldier Killed in D.C. Shooting
Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who died on Thursday, was not initially excited to go to Washington, but had grown to enjoy the city. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remained in critical condition on Friday. [Continue Reading]
Native American actor says she was detained by ICE officers who said tribal ID ‘looked fake’
Elaine Miles of Northern Exposure was stopped by four masked men in Seattle while walking to bus stopA Native American actor known for her role in Northern Exposure has said she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Seattle, Washington, who told her that her tribal identification “looked fake”.Elaine Miles, an Indigenous actor, alleges that she was stopped by four masked men while she was walking to a bus stop in Redmond. She offered them her ID card from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon but was told by an ICE agent that... [Continue Reading]
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity of the Christian world during Nicaea ceremony
The ceremony, in which Catholic and Orthodox hymns were sung alternately, was held in the area where the remains of the Basilica of St Neophytos were recently exposed by falling water levels. [Continue Reading]
People deriving income solely from state pension won’t be taxed, says chancellor
Clarification creates prospect of two-tier system for retirees solely on new state pension and those on private schemesPeople who rely only on their state pension for their income will not have to pay tax on it, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said, creating the prospect of a two-tier system for those in retirement.The new state pension is poised to rise to £241.30 a week next April, putting the annual income for someone receiving the standard payment at £12,547 – just below the personal tax allowance of £12,570 a year. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Uzbekistan to drastically reduce bureaucracy and train 5 million AI citizens by 2030
Uzbekistan launches major reforms to eliminate excess bureaucracy and train 5 million AI experts, aiming for a fully digital and efficient government by 2030. [Continue Reading]
Britain’s wealthy must shoulder burden of rebuilding ‘creaky’ public services, Rachel Reeves says
Exclusive: Chancellor says she made ‘fair and necessary choices’ in budget, and was unwilling to make cutsBritain’s wealthy must shoulder the burden of paying to rebuild the country’s “creaky” public services, Rachel Reeves has said, as she warned Labour MPs that leadership speculation was bad for the country.The chancellor said she had opted to increase taxes by £26bn in this week’s budget to improve schools, hospitals and infrastructure, rejecting calls to “cut our cloth accordingly” after a downgrade in productivity forecasts. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Britain’s wealthy must shoulder burden of rebuilding ‘creaky’ public services, Rachel Reeves says
Exclusive: Chancellor says she made ‘fair and necessary choices’ in budget, and was unwilling to make cutsBritain’s wealthy must shoulder the burden of paying to rebuild the UK’s “creaky” public services, Rachel Reeves has said, as she warned Labour MPs that leadership speculation was bad for the country.The chancellor said she had opted to increase taxes by £26bn in this week’s budget to improve schools, hospitals and infrastructure, rejecting calls to “cut our cloth accordingly” after a downgrade in productivity forecasts. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
College student deported when flying home for Thanksgiving, despite court order
Student ‘heartbroken’ after being sent to Honduras while trying to travel from Boston to Texas, attorney saysA college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney.Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, had already passed through security at Boston Logan international airport on 20 November when she was told there was an issue with her boarding pass, said attorney Todd Pomerleau. The Babson College student was then detained by immigration officials and within two days sent to Texas and then Honduras,... [Continue Reading]
‘Masterpiece’ Stephen King film arrives on Netflix ahead of eagerly-anticipated remake
The iconic 70s horror film has often been named one of the greatest ever made. [Continue Reading]
Judd Trump dismisses ‘irrelevant’ dry spell ahead of UK Championship defence
'I didn't even know that was a thing' [Continue Reading]
Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower addresses Vecna’s ‘future’ after season 5 finale
Vecna is regarded as one of the 'best TV villains ever'. [Continue Reading]
Texts between gardaí about GAA player shown in trial
Text messages sent between gardaí about a GAA player who was stopped for an alleged speeding offence were shown to a jury in the trial of a retired superintendent and four gardaí at Limerick Circuit Court. [Continue Reading]
Podcast: What can the courts do with Enoch Burke?
Enoch Burke was back in the High Court today via videolink from Mountjoy Prison. [Continue Reading]
I’m A Celebrity winner ‘urges Kelly Brook to shower naked’ for surprise reason
A former winner speaks out. [Continue Reading]
Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole
Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch his first world title. [Continue Reading]
British man detained in Lebanon ‘on suspicion of spying for Israel’
A British national was arrested in Lebanon on suspicion of spying for Israel, it has been reported. [Continue Reading]
Andriy Yermak Resigns: What to Know About Ukrainian Official
The chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was seen as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. He was dismissed on Friday. [Continue Reading]
Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?
With top clubs in Europe registering an interest, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi? [Continue Reading]
A Different Type of Dementia is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say. [Continue Reading]
Louis Tomlinson reveals the huge One Direction song he ‘always hated’ performing
This'll turn heads when he walks through the door. [Continue Reading]
Kirby Air Riders sales in Japan vs UK are a world apart
The existence of Kirby Air Riders might be baffling to some, but its sales in Japan perfectly justify the game's existence. [Continue Reading]
‘The City can’t be taken for granted’: how banks won over Rachel Reeves
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to expand UK presence after sector was spared from higher taxes in budgetOver canapés of beef and stilton pie, bone marrow gravy and mushy peas, the financiers at JP Morgan’s New York headquarters held their champagne flutes aloft for a toast: “His majesty the king”.Just days before Rachel Reeves’s budget – amid the chancellor’s efforts to soothe business fears and bond market jitters – Jamie Dimon, the Wall Street banking company’s boss was hosting a birthday celebration for King Charles at it’s new $3bn (£2.3bn) Manhattan headquarters. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘The City can’t be taken for granted’: how banks won over Rachel Reeves
JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to expand UK presence after sector was spared from higher taxes in budgetOver canapés of beef and stilton pie, bone marrow gravy and mushy peas, the financiers at JP Morgan’s New York headquarters held their champagne flutes aloft for a toast: “His majesty the king.”Just days before Rachel Reeves’s budget – amid the chancellor’s efforts to soothe business fears and bond market jitters – Jamie Dimon, the Wall Street banking company’s boss, was hosting a birthday celebration for King Charles at its new $3bn (£2.3bn) Manhattan headquarters. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump’s Response to Shooting Shows Intensified Anti-Migrant Stance
The president is furiously demanding limits on migration and attacking ethnic groups as he steps up his efforts to equate immigration with crime and economic distress. [Continue Reading]
Labour MPs to demand more concessions on workers’ rights after government climbdown
Unhappy MPs will push for stronger protections in other areas, such as bogus self-employment arrangementsLabour MPs are preparing to demand further concessions on workers’ rights as the price of accepting ministers’ decision to ditch plans for day-one protection against unfair dismissal.MPs who are unhappy about the move will push for stronger protections in other areas, such as bogus self-employment arrangements, as part of Labour’s “make work pay” agenda. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Late Rally Pushes Stocks Back Near Record High
A midmonth stumble, driven by worries about the frenzy around artificial intelligence, was reversed as investors inched back into stocks this week. [Continue Reading]
John Tesh Keeps Bouncing Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba Back
The resurgence of “Roundball Rock,” the N.B.A. theme song he composed, has made the musician more visible than he’s been in over 20 years. He hasn’t been idle. [Continue Reading]
Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME hit by hours-long outage
CME blamed the outage, which halted trading for more than 11 hours, on a cooling failure at a data centre in Chicago. [Continue Reading]
The Game Awards 2025 leaks begin: what will and won’t be shown
Leaks have started for the most important night in gaming, with Control 2 and Silent Hill 1 remake amongst the rumoured line-up. [Continue Reading]
Couple save £100,000 by building a home made of polystyrene instead of bricks
'It's like Lego'. [Continue Reading]
These best-selling MyProtein leggings are under £2 for Black Friday, and shoppers say they give your body an ‘instant sculpt’
Get these best-selling MyProtein gym leggings for less than 2 quid this Black Friday. [Continue Reading]
How to tell if your child has been radicalised by Tiktok videos and Instagram Reels
Police have raised concerns about children being radicalised online [Continue Reading]
Housing crisis leaving more abuse victims homeless - NWC
The housing crisis is leading to an increase in women and children exposed to domestic violence entering homelessness, a new report has found. [Continue Reading]
Zelensky's top adviser resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war. [Continue Reading]