Three killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean 02. November 2025 (07:19) Defense secretary announces a new strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, bringing total killed in US strikes to at least 64 peopleThe US military has carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said.Hegseth said on Saturday the vessel was operated by a US-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted. He said three people were killed in the strike. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tory patience wears thin as Badenoch’s critics count down to May elections 02. November 2025 (06:00) With the party adrift and Reform surging, Jenrick’s allies are sharpening their pitch for a post-election resetAt an opulent speakeasy-style event at the Raffles hotel on Whitehall this week, the great and the good of what is left of the Conservative party marked the Spectator’s parliamentarian of the year awards.With the magazine’s editorial line still just about backing the Tories, despite the party facing an existential crisis from Reform UK, it was unsurprising that much of the gossip at the champagne-fuelled event was about whether Kemi Badenoch’s job was at risk. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Cambridgeshire train stabbing: 10 people injured in attack; police arrest two suspects – latest updates 02. November 2025 (05:38) Nine people hospitalised with life-threatening injuries; police say counter-terror officers involved in investigation. Follow the latest developmentsFull report: ten people taken to hospital following stabbing attack Explained: what we know so far Some more reaction is coming in.Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, said she was “deeply disturbed” by the reports from Huntingdon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
LA Dodgers retain World Series after thrilling Game 7 win over Toronto Blue Jays 02. November 2025 (05:34) Game 7: LA Dodgers 5–4 Toronto Blue JaysWill Smith’s 11th-inning home run proves decisiveDodgers becomes first repeat champion since 2000As it happened: Bryan Graham’s inning-by-inning reportThe Los Angeles Dodgers have retained the World Series title after clinching victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 that ended in extra innings.The Dodgers did it the hard way, coming back from 3-0 and 4-2 down in the Blue Jays’ home stadium before Will Smith’s home run in the 11th inning put Los Angeles ahead for the first time in the game and helped secure their 5-4 victory. They had also trailed 3-2 in the best-of-seven series after Game 5. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Prestigious Ballarat Grammar banned from accepting new boarders amid child safety reports 02. November 2025 (04:52) School board apologises after regulator imposes six interim conditions while it conducts a review Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBallarat Grammar has apologised after the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority banned the prestigious school from accepting new boarding students until it proves it can comply with child safety standards.On Friday evening the VRQA chief executive, Stefanie Veal, announced the regulator had imposed six interim conditions on the regional school’s boarding premises registration while it continued a review. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
As Barack Obama stumps for other Democrats, the party gets to see what it lost 02. November 2025 (01:07) The wit and wisdom of the superstar ex-US president make him the best candidate – too bad he can’t run“It’s not as if we didn’t see some of this coming,” said Barack Obama, a note of bleak humour in his voice. “I will admit it’s worse than even I expected, but I did warn y’all!”The crowd at a sports arena in Norfolk, Virginia, half-laughed and half-groaned. “I did,” Obama added. “You can run the tape.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nationals poised to formalise net zero position at party room meeting after vote to ditch policy 02. November 2025 (00:05) Senators Matt Canavan and Ross Cadell have reviewed party’s energy policy and their report will be discussed on SundayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals are holding a special party room meeting on Sunday morning, after the party’s federal council yesterday removed support for net zero from their federal platform.Senators Matt Canavan and Ross Cadell, who were charged with reviewing the party’s energy and net zero policy, were expected to put forward their review to the party room on Sunday morning for debate. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in NSW’s Hunter Valley 01. November 2025 (23:35) Arrest of 37-year-old after emergency services called to Kearsley home on Friday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 37-year-old man faces murder charges after a woman’s body was found with a gunshot wound.A sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were allegedly found in the man’s car when New South Wales police took him into custody in the Hunter Valley region on Saturday night. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Obama criticizes Trump and Republican policy in stump speech for Abigail Spanberger 01. November 2025 (23:14) Former US president headlines event for Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, who leads in pollsBarack Obama headlined a rally Saturday in Virginia to try to secure a victory for the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, who leads in polls days before the election.Obama moved between criticizing Donald Trump and Republican policy and rhetoric – with a bit of humor – while also explaining how Abigail Spanberger could help counter what Democrats see as the country’s downward trajectory. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump threatens to go into Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’ over attacks on Christians 01. November 2025 (22:48) US president says he ordered Pentagon to begin planning for action, without mentioning Muslim persecutionDonald Trump on Saturday said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his criticism that the government was failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the west African country.“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” Trump posted on social media. “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians!” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
