McDonald’s menu gets major shake-up as limited-edition Christmas items hit the UK
Here's a look at all of the new items joining the McDonald's UK menu in 2025. [Continue Reading]
Ditch the expensive salon and get professional hair colour at home for a tenner with dye that shoppers swear by
New hair, who dis? [Continue Reading]
Man pleads guilty to Liverpool FC parade ramming incident
A British man has pleaded guilty to criminal charges over the incident in which a car was driven into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during the club's Premier League title victory parade in May. [Continue Reading]
Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade
Paul Doyle who drove into a crowd of celebrating football fans in May, changes plea unexpectedlyA former Royal Marine has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial to injuring 29 people, including two babies, by ploughing his car through the crowd at a Liverpool FC victory parade.Paul Doyle, 54, deliberately drove his Ford Galaxy at football fans after tailgating an ambulance down a packed road that was closed to non-emergency service vehicles on 26 May. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves to set out tax and spending changes after PMQs
Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pmTax, pensions, savings: what to expect in the budgetReeves’s high-stakes budget in five key chartsCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gamePaul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation... [Continue Reading]
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank
Israeli military and security service say ‘broad counter-terrorism operation’ in Tubas to continue for several daysIsraeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers have conducted raids in the Palestinian town of Tubas near Nablus in the biggest such military deployment by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the ceasefire came into effect in Gaza last month.Palestinian media reported that a curfew was imposed on Tuesday night on Tubas and some neighbouring communities, roads were closed by earthen barriers and families forced from their homes to allow Israeli forces to use the buildings. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Russia’s Ushakov says he will discuss leak in another phone call with US’s Witkoff – Europe live
Kremlin official says leak of previous call was ‘unacceptable’ while reportedly branding parts of it ‘fake’In case you missed it, US president Donald Trump defended his peace envoy Steve Witkoff overnight after Bloomberg reported that he allegedly advised Putin’s aide Ushakov on how to speak with Trump and conduct the talks.Trump did not appear too bothered by it, though. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Pope urges Israel and Hezbollah to pursue dialogue over conflict
Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel and Hezbollah to abandon armed responses and seek dialogue following an Israeli strike [Continue Reading]
EU–AU Summit Shows West now Taking Africa “Quite Seriously”
"The EU is trying to reset its troubled relationship with Africa on a number of issues." [Continue Reading]
It is Israel, not Gaza, that needs stabilisation
Global powers are trying to stabilise Gaza with the help of its tormentor. [Continue Reading]
Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday. [Continue Reading]
Putin shows off his judo and piano skills in bizarre new calendar for 2026
Released by Russian media Komsomolskaya Pravda, it features photographs and the dictator’s most inspirational quotes. [Continue Reading]
Destiny 3 in ‘early development’ claims rumour as fans hope for Bungie comeback
Bungie is working on a sequel to Destiny 2, according to a trusted dataminer, as well as the upcoming Marathon. [Continue Reading]
What happened at the end of Stranger Things season 4? Your ultimate refresher
Need a recap before Stranger Things season 5? We have you covered. [Continue Reading]
Italy’s ‘little Venice’ that’s only 50 minutes away with way less tourists
Inspired by Fodor's 'No' travel list, which encourages tourists to be mindful about the places they choose to visit, we're bringing you a Venice alternative so you can do your bit to give this weary prima donna relief. [Continue Reading]
Liverpool victory parade crash suspect Paul Doyle dramatically changes pleas to guilty
Doyle, a former Royal Marine commando, appeared wiped away tears as the judge told him he could sit down. [Continue Reading]
Contract changes for phone, broadband approved by Cabinet
Consumers will be able to quit mobile phone and broadband contracts for free if their provider plans to increase their bills, under plans approved by Cabinet. [Continue Reading]
Italian court removes children from family living off-grid, father calls it 'injustice'
An Anglo-Australian family's three children were moved to an educational community after social services deemed their forest lifestyle in Palmoli unsafe. [Continue Reading]
US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future
For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future. [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | November 26th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 26th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
Texas man, 95, sets record as oldest bus driver: ‘I don’t have no desire to quit’
Raymond Hager says he enjoys driving too much and struggles to sit at home to think about retiringA 95-year-old bus driver from Texas who has gained recognition as his profession’s oldest member worldwide says he enjoys driving his passengers around too much – and struggles mightily to just sit at home – to think about retiring quite yet.“I’ve always liked to drive – I still do,” Raymond Hager said at a recent ceremony where officials in his home town of Wichita Falls honored him for his record-setting career in bus transportation. “And hopefully I stay safe and drive as long”... [Continue Reading]
Computer maker HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it turns more to AI
US firm says plan to speed up product development and improve customer satisfaction would save $1bn a yearUp to 6,000 jobs are to go at HP worldwide in the next three years as the US computer and printer maker increasingly adopts AI to speed up product development.Announcing a lower-than-expected profit outlook for the coming year, HP said it would cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs by the end of October 2028. It has about 56,000 employees. The news drove its shares lower by 6%. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Labour’s plan to slash jury trials at odds with past Starmer calls to expand them
PM once advocated for all criminal cases to be heard before juries even those at magistrates court level, it has emergedKeir Starmer, whose government has drawn up plans to scrap nearly all jury trials, previously said that all criminal cases including those at magistrates courts should be heard before juries, the Guardian can disclose.In a magazine article, the prime minister wrote that “the right to trial by jury is an important factor in the delicate balance between the power of the state and the freedom of the individual”. He called for jury trials to be extended to thousands of cases... [Continue Reading]
Four dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
Several people reportedly trapped inside burning towers as firefighters tackle huge blaze in Tai Po districtFour people have died after a massive fire engulfed several high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services tackled the blaze.Police said several people remained trapped inside the burning towers, the public broadcaster RTHK reported, while two people were in a critical condition with severe burns. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
New Studies of Dog DNA Shed Light on Pets and People
New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them. [Continue Reading]
Retail Earnings Show Shoppers’ Resilience, but Some Stores Struggle
Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality. [Continue Reading]
Huge Fire Engulfs Apartment Buildings in Hong Kong
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which killed at least four people. [Continue Reading]
What to Remember From ‘Stranger Things’ Before Season 5 Premieres
Over three years have passed since Season 4 of the hit Netflix series, and the ultimate showdown is finally here. Here’s where the young heroes left off. [Continue Reading]
SNAP Recipients Plan Thanksgiving, Down to Their Last Cent
Mary Schiely relies on SNAP benefits, as do many customers at the small grocery store where she works. The nation’s day of feasting is not the easiest for them. [Continue Reading]
Missing High School Coach Travis Turner Facing Charges, Officials Say
An Appalachian community in Virginia was electrified by its high school team’s winning streak. Until the team’s coach disappeared — and allegations against him surfaced. [Continue Reading]
The Race for Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat Is On, and It’s Crowded
The dozen candidates include an activist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and an ousted congressman running in a new district. [Continue Reading]
The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks like Monument Valley. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle. [Continue Reading]
Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner Pushes False Claims About Maduro
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces criticism that she is exaggerating threats posed by Venezuela’s leader to justify U.S. force to overthrow him. [Continue Reading]
What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea
The military has released 21 video clips of U.S. attacks on vessels it says are trafficking drugs. But they tell only part of the story. [Continue Reading]
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an embolden Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere. [Continue Reading]
U.S. Nuclear Arms Chief Warns Against Leaks of Secret Information
The email sent to atom bomb officials by Brandon Williams highlights the managerial challenge faced by the former one-term congressman. [Continue Reading]
Democrats Say F.B.I. Is Investigating Them, and U.S. Plans Gaza Compounds
Plus, some piping hot Thanksgiving takes. [Continue Reading]
The Question Hanging Over Peace Talks: What Will Putin Accept?
A U.S. proposal may cross a number of red lines for the Russian leader, who sees little to lose and much to potentially gain from continuing to fight. [Continue Reading]
Fact Check: Is Trump Right About Affordability?
President Trump has made misleading statements about the cost of a Thanksgiving meal, turkey and gasoline. [Continue Reading]
Researchers trek through dense jungle to find flower not seen for 13 years
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia. [Continue Reading]
When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in. [Continue Reading]
Boat crew almost ‘laughed in our faces after our luggage was swept out to sea’
Australian tourist Alice Zamparelli was left fuming [Continue Reading]
The ‘quiet’ commuter village with houses £60,000 cheaper than London
Commuters are drawn by its blend of countryside calm and urban accessibility. [Continue Reading]
Katy Perry demands $5,000,000 from disabled pensioner in heated row over California mansion
They've been at war since Perry bought his house in 2020. [Continue Reading]
Major fire breaks out in tunnel in central London sparking road closures
More than 70 firefighters are at the scene [Continue Reading]
€750m in research funding for higher education sector
The Government has launched a €750m investment package for research infrastructure across Ireland's higher education sector. [Continue Reading]
Companies record €24m in European Space Agency contracts
Irish companies secured a record €24 million in European Space Agency contracts in 2024, according to a new report. [Continue Reading]
Four killed as fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise
Four people have died after a massive fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services battled to subdue the blaze. [Continue Reading]
Call for emergency legislation to avoid MetroLink delay
Business network Dublin Chamber is calling on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to ensure that MetroLink "proceeds without further delay". [Continue Reading]