The best tabletop games for Christmas 2025 – from Doom to Warhammer 40,000
Christmas is fast approaching and for anyone that’s a fan of tabletop games there’s a wealth of new releases available, including Dungeons & Dragon, Pokémon, and beyond. [Continue Reading]
Witkoff and Putin set to meet next week in Moscow - Trump
US President Donald Trump said he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week as President Trump seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine. [Continue Reading]
'Tremendous progress' in US efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump says
Announcing that he will send his special envoy to meet Putin, Trump says he will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart and Ukraine's Zelenskyy himself "soon". [Continue Reading]
EU–African Union summit: Leaders commit to strengthening multilateralism
Gathered in the Angolan capital of Luanda, leaders of EU and African Union countries also welcomed progress in implementing the Global Gateway Investment Package. [Continue Reading]
FBI probes Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
US lawmakers who warned military against following illegal orders slam 'intimidation, harassment', face FBI interviews. [Continue Reading]
Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said. [Continue Reading]
US triples national park fee for non-residents, amid ‘new’ fee for Americans
Interior department, which has defunded conservation organizations, claims fee hike is for conservationThe interior department announced today new “America-first” entrance fees for national parks, commemorative annual passes featuring Donald Trump and “resident-only patriotic fee-free days for 2026” including Trump’s birthday.Starting next year, entrance fees for international visitors will more than triple. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Andrew Wilkie moves motion on gambling ad free vote saying parliament ‘paralysed’ despite support for action
Independent calls on PM to respond to Murphy gambling review. Follow latest updates‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six monthsGet 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... [Continue Reading]
What Your Signature Dish Says About You
Like your astrological sign, what you bring says a lot about who you are. [Continue Reading]
In City Hall Housecleaning, Mamdani Asks 179 Adams Staff Members to Quit
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1. His request for resignations targeted political appointees. [Continue Reading]
The 2026 Putin Calendar Is Here: ‘ A Man for Every Season’
January shows the Russian leader astride a snowmobile. For February, he flips a judo partner. In August, he offers advice: “My recipe for energy: Sleep little, work a lot and don’t whine.” [Continue Reading]
Trump’s Retribution Push Has Expanded Even as It Hits Legal Barriers
A judge dismissed indictments against two of the president’s foes, but a new Pentagon investigation of a prominent Democrat shows how he is using a whole-of-government approach to punish those who cross him. [Continue Reading]
The ‘Wild Card’ in the Comey and James Cases: Will Judges Pick the Next Prosecutor?
The dismissal of indictments that President Trump sought against his perceived foes opens the door for federal judges to pick a new U.S. attorney to replace a Trump loyalist. [Continue Reading]
Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Tourists at National Parks
The price increases comes as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service. [Continue Reading]
New Zealand woman gets life sentence for 'suitcase murders' of her children
Hakyung Lee killed her two kids and hid their bodies in suitcases months after her husband died of cancer. [Continue Reading]
Share of corporation tax set aside by Govt falling - Ifac
Despite soaring taxes flowing into the Government's coffers from US multinationals, the State's fiscal watchdog says the proportion of the windfall revenues being set aside by the Cabinet is falling. [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Allan defends increased police search powers; Hanson-Young urges inquiry into Optus licence after thousands hit by Victorian outage
Six-month ‘designation’ of CBD and surrounds will let officers conduct random searches without warrant or reasonable grounds. Follow latest updates‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six monthsGet 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... [Continue Reading]
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,371
Here are the key events from day 1,371 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. [Continue Reading]
Sean Duffy Wants Healthier In-Flight Snacks Along With Better-Dressed Travelers
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]
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare
The Trump administration said that had the new prices been in effect last year, Medicare would have saved $12 billion, which would have reduced its spending on those drugs by 44 percent. [Continue Reading]
The Papers: '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]
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic. [Continue Reading]
Shock line-up at UK Championship Snooker Judgement Days after upsets
Big names miss out on the Barbican [Continue Reading]
Games Inbox: Will PS5 get more expensive in 2026?
The Wednesday letters page thinks there’s a secret reason why the Xbox 360 was Microsoft’s most successful console, as one reader complains about the difficult of Silksong. [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Thorpe criticises ‘outrageous’ police search powers expansion in Melbourne; Optus mobile outage affects 14,000 Victorian users
Six-month ‘designation’ of CBD and surrounds will let officers conduct random searches without warrant or reasonable grounds. Follow latest updates‘Vast overreach’: police allowed to conduct warrantless pat-downs of people across inner Melbourne for six monthsGet 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... [Continue Reading]
Inflation up to 3.8% as price pressures rise and hopes for Reserve Bank interest rate cuts fall
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to biteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInflation has climbed to 3.8% in the year to October, from 3.6% the month before, as Jim Chalmers flagged he could announce further energy bill subsidies for households in the upcoming midyear budget.Electricity prices were 37% higher in the year to October, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics said mostly reflected the end of state government power bill rebates. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Public sector told to find significant savings but Jim Chalmers denies ‘big job cuts’
Coalition accuses government of breaking its promise not to cut the public sector as treasurer confirms reductionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor could cut some public service budgets by as much as 5% as it looks for major savings in next year’s federal budget, but Jim Chalmers denied it would mean “big jobs cuts” for the sector.The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the finance and public service minister, Katy Gallagher, have confirmed reports in the Australian Financial Review this week that cabinet ministers and department and agency bosses... [Continue Reading]
Did the UN just outsource Israel’s occupation?
Trump’s Gaza plan just won UN backing. What Resolution 2803 means for Gaza, Palestinians and international law. [Continue Reading]
'Start believing the hype' - how 'effortless' Estevao outshone Yamal
Estevao Willian outshone fellow wonderkid Lamine Yamal with a wondergoal on Tuesday - so is it "time to start believing the hype"? [Continue Reading]
Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. [Continue Reading]
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence. [Continue Reading]
Harry Kane fires warning to Arsenal about Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl
The 17-year-old has been in stunning form. [Continue Reading]
Daily horoscope November 26, 2025: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Today, Venus is in alignment with Jupiter, paving the way for indulgence, pleasure and excess. Stay inquisitive today, and enjoy the luxury. [Continue Reading]
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]