Judge orders prosecutors to turn over evidence in case against James Comey 05. November 2025 (17:53) Federal judge concerned that justice department sought to ‘indict first and investigate later’ in case of ex-FBI directorA federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of the former FBI director James Comey to produce a trove of materials from the investigation, saying he was concerned that the justice department’s position had been to “indict first and investigate later”.Magistrate judge William Fitzpatrick instructed prosecutors to produce by the end of the day on Thursday grand jury materials as well as other evidence that investigators seized during the investigation. The order followed arguments in which Comey’s attorneys said they were at a disadvantage because they had not been able to review materials that were gathered years ago. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Almost 30% of people abused as children, England and Wales data shows 05. November 2025 (17:32) ONS data, which includes emotional, physical and sexual abuse as well as neglect, suggests 13.6 million people affectedNearly a third of women in England and Wales were abused as a child, along with just over a quarter of men, according to new figures which for the first time include emotional, physical or sexual abuse as well as neglect.The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates 31.5% of women and 26.4% of men experienced some form of abuse as a child, a total of 13.6 million – almost three in 10 – people. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jimmy Kimmel opens ‘Big, Beautiful Food Bank’ as Snap cuts hit families amid shutdown 05. November 2025 (17:32) The late-night host invites food and essential donations at his Hollywood center to support Los Angeles charitiesThe late-night TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! is stepping up to help during the ongoing US federal government shutdown by opening a new center for food donations.The ABC program announced the program, titled “the Jimmy Kimmel Live Big, Beautiful Food Bank” on Instagram on Tuesday, just after Donald Trump reaffirmed his plan to block Snap benefits despite a federal judge’s earlier order for the administration to use emergency funds to continue the food assistance program. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Liberal politicians outside US hail Zohran Mamdani victory in New York 05. November 2025 (17:31) Opposition figures in India and Uganda and progressives in UK and France applaud Democrat’s election as mayorLiberal politicians outside the US have watched Zohran Mamdani’s election win as New York mayor with interest, with some saying it offers lessons in how to combat the rise of rightwing populism.News of the 34-year-old’s victory rang out around the globe, from his birth country of Uganda, to France and Britain where anti-immigrant, far-right parties are breaking into mainstream politics, to India where Mamdani is claimed as a son of the diaspora. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres to sell off land 05. November 2025 (17:25) Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s Reform cabinet member for social care owns private care companyLancashire’s Reform-run council has been accused of “selling off the family silver” with plans to save £4m a year by closing five council-run care homes and five day centres and selling off the land.One of the care home residents, a 92-year-old woman, said she would leave only by “being forcibly removed or in a box”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democrats celebrate while Republicans stew over Mamdani’s historic victory 05. November 2025 (17:13) Obama said ‘the future looks a little bit brighter’ while the House speaker lied about New York mayor-elect’s policiesProgressives awoke to a rare recent moment of political celebration with the election of Zohran Mamdani as the next mayor of New York, while Republicans breathlessly described it as a harbinger for the end of the country.“The future looks a little bit brighter,” Barack Obama wrote on X. “It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
CNN’s All Access election night ‘watch party’ might not be the network’s future 05. November 2025 (16:59) Its new $6.99 streaming show aimed to make politics fun and fresh – instead felt offbeat and out of touchCNN wanted to try something new on election night, and you can’t blame them.Cable news networks – well, besides Fox News – are struggling to retain viewers, even on a night where voters were getting their first real say on Donald Trump’s second presidency. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
France moves to suspend Shein over sex dolls as debut store opens in Paris 05. November 2025 (16:45) The fast-fashion retailer has faced a backlash after the childlike dolls were discovered for sale on its websiteThe French government has said it will suspend the fast-fashion shopping website Shein amid controversy over its sale of childlike sex dolls.The announcement came as Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the world in Paris amid a heavy police presence. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
High-speed rail network possible by 2040, says European Commission 05. November 2025 (16:41) Plan to cut journey times between major cities could reduce Berlin-Copenhagen trip from seven to four hoursBreakfast in Berlin, lunch in Copenhagen, with a fast and easy train journey to pass the morning? Or a midday meal in Sofia, then taking the high-speed line to arrive in Athens just in time for an evening aperitif? Both could be possible if a vision for European high-speed rail travel ever becomes a reality.A faster, “truly European” high-speed rail network could be possible by 2040, the EU executive said on Wednesday, as it revealed plans to dramatically cut journey times between major cities. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Rob Jetten scored a victory over populism in the Netherlands – but it’s a fragile win 05. November 2025 (16:30) Lessons for liberals? A charismatic leader helped to oust far-right firebrand Geert Wilders. Just don’t mistake this for Europe’s progressive surgeDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSo how do you beat the populist far right? Judging by the joyous reaction to D66’s victory in last week’s Dutch elections, the progressive-liberal party – and in particular its infectiously upbeat young leader, Rob Jetten – have discovered the secret.Although official results are not due until Friday, Jetten on Tuesday appointed a “scout” to sound out possible coalition partners after besting Geert Wilders’ anti-immigration Freedom party (PVV) by just 28,400 votes, out of more than 10m cast. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
