On the ground in the refugee and asylum capital of Britain - podcast 05. November 2025 (04:00) Helen Pidd heads to Crawley, West Sussex, the place in the UK with the highest number of asylum seekers and supported refugees relative to its populationCrawley, West Sussex has the highest proportional number of asylum seekers and supported refugees anywhere in the UK.Yet when the Today in Focus host Helen Pidd called the local council on the day the figures were released, she was met with silence. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jamaica PM says hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP 05. November 2025 (03:26) At least 75 people were confirmed dead across the Caribbean, including 43 in Haiti and 32 in JamaicaJamaican prime minister Andrew Holness has said last week’s Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit the country’s shores, caused damage to homes and key infrastructure equivalent to roughly 28% to 32% of last year’s gross domestic product.Holness told the Caribbean nation’s lower house the $6bn to $7bn estimate was conservative, based on damages assessed so far, and short-term economic output could decline by 8% to 13%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NYC mayor election live: polls to close soon after Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa complete tense campaigns 05. November 2025 (02:50) Democratic socialist and former New York governor face off in race to lead New York CityNYC mayoral election – live results trackerat Abigail Spanberger’s victory party in Richmond, VirginiaAbigail Spanberger has taken the stage, speaking from a podium where stagehands just posted a sign reading “governor-elect Spanberger”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hegseth announces another deadly US strike on alleged drug boat 05. November 2025 (02:27) Pentagon secretary says two people killed in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, bringing total killed to 66 in 16 strikesDefense secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in a new expansion of military firepower.The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people in at least 16 strikes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor accused of ‘burying’ controversial jobs for mates report after going to extraordinary lengths to keep secret 05. November 2025 (02:08) Secrecy around public release of 2023 review findings has angered crossbenchers in parliament, leading to Senate question time revoltFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor is going to extraordinary lengths to keep secret a controversial report on jobs for mates in the federal government, after losing control of the Senate last week and threatening roll calls to ensure attendance at question time.After winning the 2022 election, the Albanese government commissioned former Australian public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs to review appointment processes for government boards. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of Virginia 05. November 2025 (02:07) Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governorDemocrat Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia, the Associated Press said Tuesday, making the centrist former congresswoman the first female governor of the southern state.An ex-CIA and federal law enforcement officer who served three terms in the US House of Representatives after flipping a GOP-held district, Spanberger was leading the state’s Republican lieutenant governor Winsome Earle-Sears 55% to 45%, with 35% of the vote counted, according to the AP. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty 05. November 2025 (01:50) Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independenceMalaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
AI study gives insights into why super-recognisers excel at identifying faces 05. November 2025 (01:01) Research uses eye-tracking data to examine some people’s extraordinary recognition abilityThey have been used in the search for the Salisbury novichok poisoners, finding murder suspects and even spotting sexual predators. Now, research has revealed fresh insights into why super-recognisers are so good at identifying faces.Previous research has suggested people with an extraordinary ability to recognise people look at more areas across a face than typical people. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New set of forest towns to be built between Oxford and Cambridge 05. November 2025 (01:01) Communities in the middle of new national forest to show how housebuilding can be delivered alongside natureA new set of forest towns will be built in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, nestled in the middle of a new national forest.After facing anger from nature groups over the deregulation in the upcoming planning bill, ministers are trying to demonstrate that mass housebuilding can be delivered in conjunction with new nature. The government has promised to plant millions of trees to boost England’s nature. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Telecoms companies to improve security to stop UK phone number ‘spoofing’ 05. November 2025 (01:01) Six of biggest providers to roll out new technology over next 12 months in effort to prevent fraud by foreign call centresSix of the biggest phone companies have said they will work together and upgrade their systems to stop fraudsters being able to “spoof” UK phone numbers and commit fraud.New technology is expected to be rolled out over the next year that will stop criminals impersonating legitimate bodies and subsequently duping people into believing they are talking to real companies, banks and government departments. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
