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Is Pete Hegseth Trump's Next Political Casualty? President Sounds Out Advisers After GOP Election Humiliation
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 04:57
Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Defence Secretary after Republican midterm losses, while JD Vance blames the Iran war for the setback.
South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 04:22
Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae units area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war supportSouth Korea plans to expand the operations of its ...
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 04:04
Wong, 30, has been imprisoned since 2020 and is the only activist in Hong Kong prosecuted twice under national security lawHong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after earlier pleading gu...
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 03:47
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
Man Depressed After Job Loss Throws His Kids From Parking Garage Before Jumping in Apparent Murder-Suicide
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 03:19
Police are investigating the deaths of a Pennsylvania father and his two children as an apparent murder-suicide. Their mother said he had recently lost his job and planned to begin therapy
More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 03:05
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.
Multiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe - live
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:55
EU transport commissioner says too early to say if bomb threats to 15 flights are linkedTell us: have you been affected by the bomb threats?And the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Ita...
6 Are Killed in Fire That Tore Through Brooklyn Low-Rise
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 13:52
Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.
Yemens president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:47
Dismissals follow Houthi victories and pressure from southern Yemenis for more powerThe UN-recognised government of Yemen has shaken up its political and military leadership in an attempt to regain territory lost to the ...
Trump tries to get 2024 conviction in hush money corruption case thrown out
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:43
Presidents lawyers will try to persuade appeals court to toss criminal trial verdict over $130,000 sent to Stormy DanielsDonald Trumps legal team on Thursday plan to continue efforts to get his 2024 conviction in the hus...
Europes far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:36
European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from US president and stress their own prioritiesEurope live - latest updatesUS midterms live - latest updatesThe historic Republican defeat in the US midterm elect...
France holds new strikes and protests as unions demand immediate answers
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 13:04
Five of France's unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
Israels Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 13:02
Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
Disturbing CCTV Captures Moments Before 26-Year-Old's Fatal Fall at Brazil Hotel as Partner Reportedly Watches in Horror
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 22:57
CCTV showed the moments before Renata Rebeca's fatal fall at a Brazilian hotel as her mother mourned and officials examined the window structure.
Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 22:51
The S&P 500 slumped to its worst daily decline since April 2025 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq entered correction territory, as investors fretted about the durability of the A.I. build-out.
US elections 2026 live: Democrats hold nearly 100 more House seats than Republicans as blue wave continues to grow
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 22:51
Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a Watergate-level repudiationLive resultsSign up for Breaking News US emailElection nigh...
Europa League: Sunderland lose at home to Zagreb while Celtic enjoy first win
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 22:46
Evanilson helps Bournemouth to 3-1 win at Sparta PragueFerencvaros prevail 2-0 at Milan to keep 100% recordSunderlands unbeaten run in the Europa League came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Dinamo Zagreb at the Stad...
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 22:31
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.
U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 22:31
Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on Frances elections in the spring.
Scott Parkers dramatic West Ham return leaves him struggling for words
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 22:30
The former midfielder with impressive managerial promotion record began with a thrilling comeback in draw at CardiffThree days in and Scott Parker has already lost his voice. West Hams head coach arrived on Tuesday, watc...
Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 22:27
The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.
Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 22:21
The justices took just hours to reject Trumps bid to meddle in the election.