Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister
Move comes after Betssy Chavez, who is on trial on coup charges, fled to the Mexican Embassy in Peru.
Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.
Counter-terror police investigate claim UK university halted research after Chinese pressure
Sheffield Hallam University ordered professor to cease human rights study into Uyghurs forced labour in China
An investigation into allegations that a British university was subjected to pressure from Beijing authorities to halt research about human rights abuses in China has been referred to counter-terrorism police.
The Guardian reported on Monday morning that Sheffield Hallam University, home to the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice (HKC) research institution, had ordered professor Laura Murphy to cease research on supply chains and forced labour in the country in February.
Continue reading...Reeves to lay groundwork for tax rises in ‘candid’ speech about budget
Chancellor to promise ‘fairness and opportunity’ but will not repeat manifesto pledge on tax, after PM’s hint at breach
Rachel Reeves will lay the groundwork for a tax-raising budget that could break Labour’s election promise on income tax, in a major speech in which she will be “candid” about the tough choices ahead.
The chancellor will give the speech as the markets open on Tuesday, when she will promise to make fair choices at this month’s budget but decline to repeat her manifesto pledge of no rise in income tax, VAT or national insurance.
Continue reading...John Lewis ad kickstarts Christmas countdown to the tune of 90s club classic
Department store chain banks on nostalgia to get customers into festive mood with Where Love Lives
John Lewis is hoping that a dash of nostalgia will get consumers into the festive mood this year as it officially kickstarts the countdown to Christmas with the launch of its 2025 advert to the tune of the 1990s club classic Where Love Lives.
The department store chain is appealing to ageing clubbers – and their teenage kids – with this year’s ad focused on a middle-aged dad transported back to his clubbing days after receiving a vinyl record from his son.
Continue reading...Trump endorses Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for NYC if Mamdani wins
Day before the vote, Trump says 'highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds' if Democrat candidate wins.
Scoop: U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate – Axios
- Scoop: U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate Axios
- Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says CNN
- U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force The New York Times
- Daily Briefing Nov. 4: Day 760 – Are the US and allies readying to rule Gaza? The Times of Israel
- UN resolution on international stabilisation force for Gaza could be ready within two weeks The Guardian
US mass murderer George Banks dies in prison 43 years after rampage
Banks was convicted of killing 13 people, including his own children, in 1982 shooting in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
George Banks, one of the most notorious mass murderers in the US, has died.
Banks, 83, died on Sunday afternoon at Phoenix state prison in Pennsylvania, the state department of corrections said. Banks died of complications from renal neoplasm, or kidney cancer, said Montgomery county coroner Dr Janine Darby.
Continue reading...EU to praise Ukraine’s ‘remarkable commitment’ to membership bid but warn of backsliding on anti-corruption in key report – The Kyiv Independent
- EU to praise Ukraine's 'remarkable commitment' to membership bid but warn of backsliding on anti-corruption in key report The Kyiv Independent
- EU praises Ukraine’s progress but warns Zelenskyy over corruption Atlantic Council
- Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says Reuters
- EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief | European Union The Guardian
- EU enlargement report praises Montenegro, slams Georgia DW
US family sues Tesla, alleging wrongful death due to faulty doors
The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges lithium-ion battery pack in Model S caused the electronic door systems to fail.
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
Launch Roundup: Ariane 6 and New Glenn set to launch during busy week – NASASpaceFlight.com –
- Launch Roundup: Ariane 6 and New Glenn set to launch during busy week NASASpaceFlight.com -
- Watch Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launch today for the 4th time ever Space
- Sentinel-1D and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff European Space Agency
- Europe Preps Sentinel-1D Radar Sat Launch As Sentinel-1A Shows Age Aviation Week Network
- ESA’s Sentinel-1D Mission Is About to Change the Way We See Earth from Space Orbital Today
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
"We were blessed to have her," said her daughter, actress Laura Dern. The two acted together in many films and the HBO show Enlightened.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven
The attacks in two towns come a day after Israel threatened to escalate its assault on alleged Hezbollah targets.
Guinea military government leader enters presidential race
Mamady Doumbouya formally files papers for December 28 vote, aimed at restoring constitutional order after 2021 coup.
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running ‘above target’ as Trump insists there is ‘no inflation’ – NBC News
Israel’s top military lawyer arrested after she admitted leaking video of soldiers’ abuse – The Guardian
- Israel’s top military lawyer arrested after she admitted leaking video of soldiers’ abuse The Guardian
- Israeli military's ex-top lawyer arrested over leak of video allegedly showing Palestinian detainee abuse BBC
- Ex-IDF legal chief held for video leak showing abuse of Gaza detainee The Washington Post
- Israel's military prosecutor admits she leaked video of soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee AP News
- Israel arrests military lawyer accused of leaking video showing alleged abuse of detainee PBS
Gaza’s psychological trauma brings large numbers to seek help – Reuters
- Gaza's psychological trauma brings large numbers to seek help Reuters
- Acute trauma: The ever-present wounds of Gaza’s children from Israel’s war Al Jazeera
- Gaza mental health specialist says Israeli genocide has traumatised every resident Middle East Eye
- Psychological Aftermath: Gaza's Mental Health Crisis Post-Truce Devdiscourse
- Gaza grapples to treat patients struggling with trauma, following two years of war, in Khan Younis Reuters Connect
Turkiye: Hamas will transfer Gaza’s governance to committee of Palestinians
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Hamas is ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a new committee.
Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 20 and injures hundreds, Health Ministry says – The Washington Post
- Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 20 and injures hundreds, Health Ministry says The Washington Post
- Deadly quake rocks Afghanistan leaving iconic Blue Mosque surrounded by rubble CNN
- Another Deadly Earthquake, and a Cascade of Problems for Afghanistan The New York Times
- At Least 20 Dead and Over 300 Injured After 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake with Casualty Figures 'Likely to Rise' People.com
- Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes? Reuters