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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.
UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 21:26
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.
Nvidia and SpaceX lose billions in market value as tech and AI stocks plummet
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 21:25
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 21:25
California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.
Sunderland v Dinamo Zagreb, Celtic v Besiktas: Europa League - live
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 21:23
Europa League updates, kicking off from 8pm GMT Live scores | Europa League table | And email WillThough actually none of the games Im monitoring have started yet, with delays including the minutes silence for Jesus de ...
Nasdaq sees worst day in 18 months as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats election triumph
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 21:23
Nearly $2tn shaved off Nasdaq value as worries of curbs to AI datacenters ripple across boursesThe Nasdaq share index had its worst day in 18 months after slumping 5.5% on Thursday amid growing signs that the artificial ...
US elections 2026 live: Democrats hold nearly 100 House seats more than Republicans as blue wave continues to grow
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 21:22
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 results | How do you feel about the results?Sign up fo...
Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 21:21
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.
JPMorgan Stock Faces Fresh Pressure as Democrats Plan Probing Epstein Banking Ties
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 21:14
JPMorgan shares fell after reports of a possible Senate inquiry into its Epstein ties, including scrutiny of executive decisions involving Mary Erdoes.
Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 21:14
Many donated money to President Trumps favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.