How each senator voted on legislation to end US government shutdown 10. November 2025 (17:30) Senate took a key procedural vote on proposal that would end the longest government shutdown in US historyThe Senate on Sunday evening took a key procedural vote on legislation that would end the longest government shutdown in US history. The bill resulted from days of talks between Democratic and Republican senators, and extends funding through next January, but does not include an extension of the subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that Democrats put at the heart of their demands.The deal is controversial, with most Democrats, including the minority leader, Chuck Schumer, opposing it. Here is a breakdown of how every senator voted: Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Can Drastic Dave refresh the fortunes of drinks giant Diageo? 10. November 2025 (17:20) Former Tesco boss has cheered the markets by taking helm at Guinness owner, but there may be forces he cannot overcomeDiageo names former Tesco boss to lead turnaround pushOn landing a new job, nothing puts a spring in the step like knowing that news of your appointment has inflated the stock market value of your employer by more than £2bn.Dave Lewis could be forgiven for keeping that confidence-boosting figure front of mind as he faces up to the challenge of reviving Diageo. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Floridians warned about falling iguanas as wintry weather hits eastern US 10. November 2025 (17:09) Cold and snow take hold in eastern two-thirds of the US, from the Great Lakes to Florida and TexasFloridians have been asked to keep their guard up against iguanas plummeting out of trees and possibly hurting them as temperatures plunge in their state and other parts of the US.The unusual warning came as one of the season’s first blasts of wintry weather began to take hold in the eastern two-thirds of the US, from the Great Lakes to Florida and Texas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in Birmingham dies 10. November 2025 (17:03) Katie Fox was taken to hospital with a serious neck wound after city centre attack on Friday evening A man has been charged with murder after a woman who was stabbed in the neck in Birmingham city centre on Friday night died from her injuries. Katie Fox was taken to hospital with a serious neck wound after the attack outside the entrance to Birmingham New Street station shortly before 9pm. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Legal experts and politicians criticise process used to ban Palestine Action 10. November 2025 (17:00) Independent commission says definition of terrorism relied on by ministers is too broad and more parliamentary oversight is neededLegal experts, former government ministers and an ex-MI6 director have criticised the process used to ban Palestine Action.The members of an independent commission set up by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law said the definition of terrorism was too broad and better parliamentary oversight and judicial scrutiny was needed. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tech giants vow to defend users in US as spyware companies make inroads with Trump administration 10. November 2025 (17:00) Apple and WhatsApp say they will keep warning users if their phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against themApple and WhatsApp have vowed to keep warning users if their mobile phones are targeted by governments using hacking software against them, including in the US, as two spyware makers seek to make inroads with the Trump administration.The two technology giants made their statements in response to queries from the Guardian as the two cyberweapons makers – both founded in Israel and now owned by American investors – are aggressively pursuing access to the US market. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
