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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
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Melania Trump calls for ‘enduring’ Russia-Ukraine peace as she hosts top officials at the White House
First lady Melania Trump expressed hope that a humanitarian ceasefire around a city in Ukraine would inspire progress toward a “more enduring” peace, as she hosted representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday.
Vance says the Iran war cost Republicans the midterms
The Iran war was the reason for the Democrats' blue tsunami that stunned Washington, Vice President Vance said in an X post Wednesday morning. Why it matters: The VP offered a surprisingly blunt assessment of why the GOP got crushed Tuesday night — and started to put at least a little daylight betwe
'Inhumane punishment': Governor Gavin Newsom to commute all 548 California death sentences
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he would commute all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without parole, marking a major step away from capital punishment as he prepares to leave office after eight years.
Europe: Dozens of flights diverted following bomb threats
Hoax bomb threats hit at least 27 affected flights around Europe this week.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was retiring from international football at the age of 41.
US midterm elections: all you need to know, from Democrats’ big wins to effects on China
We have put together 17 of our top stories from our coverage of the US midterm elections. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Democrats take US Congress, reshaping Trump’s final two years – as it happened Democrats seized both chambers of Congress in the 2
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms
Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
At least 15 European flights receive bomb threats in a single day
At least 15 commercial European flights received bomb threats Thursday, bringing the week's total to more than 20. Holly Williams reports.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true
Nintendo Switch 2; Nintendo This ambitious remake transforms a landmark Zelda game into a modern masterpiece, clearer and easier to navigate, more beautiful to look at, with playful musical touches. Yet the melancholy remains It’s always a worry, returning to a formative piece of art from your child
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Reform councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape
A Reform UK councillor says he is "shocked and dismayed" after being charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US mid-terms
Was King Charles’ Caribbean tour a success?
King Charles has just completed his royal tour of the Caribbean - but why is this being considered his most challenging yet? During his visit the King has described the transatlantic slave trade as a "shameful chapter of history" that filled him with "profound sorrow" as he opened a summit of Common
More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.
'Not my job to set a budget,' says secretary of state
Sir Chris Bryant is understood to have asked parties to commit to raising an extra £200m in income.
Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
Victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles, according to local reports.
How El Niño is making the Pacific 'burn with fever'
A wave of intense and, at times, unpredictable storms exacerbated by the El Niño weather pattern has killed dozens, shuttered major airports and wiped out crops and infrastructure across a swathe of East Asia. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon in which warm waters pooling in the ea
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Married at First Sight UK has been axed after a BBC investigation into the reality TV series, Channel 4 has confirmed. The show faced major controversy earlier this year after a BBC Panorama investigation uncovered rape allegations from two female contestants, alongside a third woman’s allegation of
French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.
Henry Nowak’s killer has minimum jail term increased to 25 years
The Court of Appeal judges have ruled Vickrum Digwa's original 21-year jail sentence for the murder of Henry Nowak was unduly lenient. Digwa stabbed the 18-year-old student to death in Southampton in December 2025. He had sought permission to challenge the length of his sentence at the Court of Appe
Swinney criticises UK move to ban new North Sea drilling
The first minister has told Holyrood fossil fuels will be required "for some years to come".
French protesters tell us why they've taken to the streets again
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are taking part in marches across France as five unions join strikes and protests in a national day of action. The protests began in September with high school students complaining about poor conditions and resources in education, but have spread to include the
Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
A bitter end for Ronaldo - the icon who transformed Portugal
As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.
Watch: How rapist Brand was never far from controversy
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Burnham
The prime minister has said sanctions against Russia mean Putin will not attend the summit in November 2027.
Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.
The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules
The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the L.A. mayor’s race
City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, NBC News projects, capping off a rapid political ascent for a progressive challenger who railed against the “broken status quo” in the country’s second-largest metropolis.
Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ's controversial civil rights chief, resigns
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.
Mississippi Senate race is toss-up, with razor-thin margin
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Thursday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Breaking down the Democrats’ big majorities after the blue wave
The results of the midterm tallies have set up a two-year power struggle between Trump’s White House and the incoming Democratic Congress. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the races and the potential size of the incoming Democratic majority.
TX Gov-elect Gina Hinojosa's first presser since midterm win
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D) will hold her first news conference on Thursday afternoon, days after defeating incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The win ends more than three decades of GOP control of the governor’s mansion.
Mass protests in France driven by nationwide strike action
More than 250,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday as five unions called a day of strike action.
5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep
Democrats will have leverage to try to restore the expired Obamacare tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts and push for changes they say would make healthcare more affordable.
‘This is an earthquake’: Latino voters rush back to Democrats
The Latino inroads Trump made over the last decade have been completely reversed
Donald Trump Moves to Make His Oval Office Makeover Permanent
Trump says his proclamation will protect his Oval Office and Cabinet Room redesigns from being altered by future presidents.
Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan impeachment threat as House Republicans say a privileged resolution could pass when Congress returns.
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