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]
PSV trounce Liverpool as Arsenal topple Bayern while PSG and Real also win
PSV Eindhoven inflict third straight defeat on Premier League holders Liverpool, as Arsenal top Champions League. [Continue Reading]
Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
The US president has repeatedly accused South Africa of perpetrating human rights abuses against white Afrikaners. [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guard critical, suspect in custody
Police in Washington say one suspect in custody following the shooting one block from the White House. [Continue Reading]
Arsenal beat Bayern after dominant second-half display
Noni Madueke scores his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners put three past Bayern Munich to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League. [Continue Reading]
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession. [Continue Reading]
Two National Guard soldiers in critical condition after shootout near White House
The victims were initially reported to have died from their wounds. [Continue Reading]
Celebrity Traitors star shares ‘full circle moment’ after undergoing second leg amputation
She's going to be 'pretty unstoppable'. [Continue Reading]
Steven Gerrard slams Liverpool strugglers after latest nightmare loss but denies crisis
'I think crisis is too strong.' [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong buildings blaze kills 44, nearly 300 missing
At least 44 people have been killed and 279 others are missing after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-rise residential towers sheathed in flammable bamboo scaffolding, authorities said. [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting: Pentagon deploying 500 more national guard troops to city after two guardsmen were shot near White House – latest updates
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth said the additional troops are being sent in after request by president Trump; both guardsmen in critical condition, 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 between Witkoff and top Kremlin... [Continue Reading]
Two national guard members in critical condition after being shot in Washington DC
Officials confirmed that two West Virginia guard members were hospitalized after being shot near a DC metro stationUS 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 hospitals in critical condition. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: PM hails ‘landmark day’ as Labor strikes deal with Greens to overhaul environmental protection laws
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]
Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass long-awaited overhaul of nature protection laws
The deal to re-write the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks an end to a five-year struggle to fix the broken systemFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.The Greens have agreed to support Labor’s re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing further concessions from the government... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire live updates: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex blaze – latest
At least 40 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 40 with 45 in critical condition
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 40, 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 complex is made up... [Continue Reading]
Two US National Guard troops injured in Washington, DC, shooting
Police say they have one suspect in custody as Donald Trump promises 'very steep price' for perpetrator of shooting. [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guards injured, suspect in custody
Police in Washington say one suspect in custody following the shooting one block from the White House. [Continue Reading]
Dubrovnik, Known for Its Beauty, Faces a Mound of New Trash
Officials in Dubrovnik, Croatia, say the strong currents of the Adriatic Sea washed ashore a vast amount of garbage, mostly from Albania, during a recent storm. [Continue Reading]
President of Guinea-Bissau Has Been Deposed, Military Says
The West African nation had recently held an election in which the main opposition party was barred from the ballot. [Continue Reading]
U.S. Army Secretary’s Unusual Role in Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Daniel Driscoll has met with Ukrainian and Russian officials during a whirlwind of trips as the Trump administration pushes its latest proposal. [Continue Reading]