North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97
Senior official known for his loyalty to the Kim family served as head of Supreme People’s Assembly for two decades.
Affluent Indians drive boom in weight-loss drugs. But concerns are rising too
Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagolo? – BBC
- Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagolo? BBC
- Sudan’s Two Warring Versions Of The Future – OpEd Eurasia Review
- Territorial control: Who holds what in Sudan’s war? Anadolu Ajansı
- The Takeover Of Sudan By The Muslim Brotherhood Since 1989 – RSF Leader Hemedti: The RSF Will Work On 'Liberating The Sudanese People From The Muslim Brotherhood' – Part II MEMRI
- FACTBOX - Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces: From Darfur militias to rival army Anadolu Ajansı
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.