Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-05

UN chief warns Gaza stabilisation force must have international legitimacy

Antonio Guterres tells Al Jazeera, ceasefire in Gaza remains 'fragile' as more aid is needed to 'eliminate famine'.

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Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Are Here

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive treatments—such as monoclonal antibodies—sooner.

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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David Lammy to take PMQs after Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in budget – UK politics live

Deputy PM stands in for Keir Starmer, who has flown to the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, and will address fallout from Reeves’ pre-budget speech yesterday Good morning. David Lammy will get his f...

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Modified court and one serve each - Sabalenka v Kyrgios polarises opinion

Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style event.

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Other People’s Fun by Harriet Lane review – darkly comic tale of envy and revenge in the Insta age

The worlds of the haves and the have-nots clash, in a toxic friendship between two women brought together by a school reunionOf all the seven deadly sins, envy is the last to be commodified. You ca...

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Odyssey review – estate agents, cocaine and mental collapse in a chaotic London thriller

Polly Maberly is riveting as a deluded realtor spiralling out of control in director Gerard Johnson’s jagged, blackly comic follow-up to MuscleDirector Gerard Johnson’s last feature was the impress...

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Israeli army, settlers strike 2,350 times in West Bank last month: Report

‘Cycle of terror’ spikes as Higher Planning Council set to advance plans to build 1985 new settlement units.

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Longest US government shutdown leaves millions without food aid or pay

The US government shutdown has now lasted for 36 days, making it the longest on record.

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Britain’s ‘fit note’ system faces shake-up to get more people back to work

The reform will reinforce a new drive by employers to step up workplace health provision

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Ireland's Beirne cleared as red card rescinded

Tadhg Beirne is available to play for Ireland this weekend against Japan after the red card he received in the defeat by New Zealand on Saturday is rescinded.

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Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns

The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

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Celebrity chefs urge Britons to ‘bang in some beans’ to boost legume consumption

Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and major supermarkets want to double amount of beans Britons eatMagic beans: the protein-rich superfood in a potful of top chefs’ recipesJamie Oliver and...

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Just Stop Oil protesters convicted after being denied right to state climate facts

Lawyers call for clarity over law as six are found guilty while being stopped from using defence used by fellow activistsSix environmental protesters were convicted after they were denied the abili...

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‘A shot of adrenaline’: readers pass on 90s club classics to new generations

With the latest John Lewis Christmas ad sparking nostalgia, readers share which 90s hits are worth partying toIn the new John Lewis Christmas ad, a young son gifts his dad a vinyl copy of the track...

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Wings by Paul McCartney review – a brilliant story of post-Beatles revival

A compelling oral history traces the rise one of the most successful bands of the 70s from the ashes of a creative breakupThe Beatles learned how to be Beatles together. From 1963 to 1970, the grou...

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Belén review – gripping true story of woman unjustly accused of illegal abortion

In Argentina a lawyer fights to free a working-class woman jailed after the miscarriage of her baby in this heartfelt retelling Belén is a pseudonym; in 2014, a 25-year-old woman arrived at a hospi...

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Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor – vows to serve all communities

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

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TV tonight: Ashley Jensen is back solving murders in Shetland

DI Ruth Calder investigates the killing of a retired social worker. Plus: the final episode of scandal drama The Hack. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC OneOne minute you’re moaning to your...

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'More data than ever, but does it help managers?'

In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.

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Thinktanks urge Rachel Reeves to overhaul ‘broken’ tax system

Coalition says ‘arbitrary and nonsensical’ rules are penalising work and discouraging investmentThinktanks from across the political spectrum are urging Rachel Reeves to use this month’s budget to...

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Economic policy is one thing Nigel Farage can’t crib from the Donald Trump playbook | Rafael Behr

The Maga model, based on the US’s exorbitant market privileges, can’t be imported to Britain. That’s going to be a problem for Reform UKNigel Farage loves a gamble. In his 2015 memoir, The Purple R...

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Britain’s red-tailed bumblebees may have an unlikely saviour in solar farms

Though intensive farming has ravaged its habitat, could sensitive planting at energy sites aid the species’ revival?November is when bumblebees disappear for the winter. One of the most common of t...

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Low-income areas in England and Wales face worst air pollution, analysis finds

Exclusive: Experts say impact on people of colour and those who do not drive is ‘grave environmental injustice’Air pollution in England and Wales has fallen, but the poorest neighbourhoods are stil...

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Canon Promo Codes: 10% Off | November 2025

Save an extra 10%, plus $1,000 on cameras, lenses, and more with Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

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Mayer urges Price to take undisputed fight next

Mikaela Mayer has urged Lauren Price to take the undisputed welterweight world championship fight with her next.

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Norris the new favourite in F1's title race as crunch time looms

Formula 1's three-way title race resumes this weekend in Brazil with a different McLaren driver at the top of the standings for the first time in over six months.

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Watch: US election night's big winners… in 90 seconds

Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City's youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a 'mandate for change'.

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Wall Street offers cautious support to NY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Financiers extend olive branch to the city’s new leader after earlier scepticism

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Live: Israeli air attacks, shelling, demolition campaign hit southern Gaza

Southern Gaza witnesses raids, intensive artillery shelling as Israel continues its attacks, violating the ceasefire.

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Mamdani wins New York as Democratic electoral sweep deals blow to Trump

Republicans were defeated in New Jersey and Virginia as voters rebuke US president’s party

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‘A meeting of voices’: flotillas head into Belém ahead of Cop30 climate summit

Indigenous leaders, environmental activists and forest defenders are determined to make this a summit like no other A day into a river voyage between Santarém and Belém, a dozen or so passengers o...

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Goldman Sachs doubles down on MoEngage in new round to fuel global expansion

MoEngage already has customers across 75 countries, with North America being its biggest business driver.

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Deutsche explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms

Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk

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‘The sheer ineptitude has been staggering’: what we learned from The Celebrity Traitors

Alan Carr achieved national treasure status, the hierarchies of fame were laid bare and Celia Imrie proved an accomplished banshee. Why were they all so useless at the round table, though? Read on...

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From the archive: A drowning world: Kenya’s quiet slide underwater – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: Kenya’s great lakes are flooding, in a...

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‘I thought ‘Bond girl’ was such a demeaning term’: Famke Janssen on acting, ambition and Woody Allen

She came to prominence as a model, before starring as Xenia Onatopp opposite Pierce Brosnan’s 007. Then, instead of pursuing glamorous roles, she got gritty. She discusses sexism, success and why s...

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Morning news brief

Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, California voters approve a new congressional map.

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Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia

Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces.

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From Abigail to Zohran, what you need to know about the 2025 elections

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor contests in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting their future identity.

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California voters approve ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map

California voters easily approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats and counter Trump-backed redistricting in Texas.

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Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., on California voters approving a new congressional map

Rep. Suzan DelBene, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, talks about California voters approving a new congressional map and what it means for Democratic redistricting efforts.

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At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.

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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot Vinícius Júnior exit

Vinícius Júnior's days at Real Madrid could be numbered. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific

Legal experts says US attacks amount to extrajudicial killing even if those targeted are suspected of drug trafficking.

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NVIDIA, Qualcomm join U.S., Indian VCs to help build India’s next deep tech startups

Qualcomm Ventures has joined six Indian venture firms, collectively adding more than $850 million to boost India’s deep-tech ecosystem.

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At least three killed in UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport in US

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 11 people have also been injured and the number of casualties is likely to increase.

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Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

He has vanquished the entrenched Democratic establishment, but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

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Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

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.

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Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral election

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

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Global stocks fall as US sell-off over AI valuations spreads

Decline in Asian markets led by companies most exposed to demand for artificial intelligence

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Zohran Mamdani elected as New York mayor in historic win

Mamdani will be the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America's largest city after a win over Andrew Cuomo.

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Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,350

Here are the key events from day 1,350 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Radiohead review – bards of the apocalypse return for a brutal bacchanal

Movistar Arena, MadridPowered by a pounding rhythm section, the crowd dance to even the tricksiest drum patterns at Radiohead’s first gig in seven years – one that demonstrates the pure joy this ba...

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Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row

The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.

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Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?

The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.

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Preds irked as Wild net winner with net displaced

The Minnesota Wild scored a controversial overtime goal with the net displaced Tuesday night, and the Nashville Predators, who fell 3-2, addressed it after the loss, with coach Andrew Brunette sayi...

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Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory

A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.

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NYC mayoral election results live: Polls closing soon in Mamdani-Cuomo race

Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).

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Othello review – David Harewood makes a commanding return to landmark role

Theatre Royal Haymarket, London Harewood is captivating alongside Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald but Tom Morris’s stylish staging could probe greater depthsDavid Harewood was the first Black act...

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‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z

The director wants London’s long-awaited institution to ignite creative passion in the Gen Z visitors it’s aimed at. As he unveils the building and its ‘unapologetically diverse’ contents, can he p...

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New set of forest towns to be built between Oxford and Cambridge

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...

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The Case for Trump’s Second-Term Foreign Policy

Peace through strength is delivering stability and security.

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The Slow Death of Russian Oil

Why Ukraine’s campaign against Moscow’s energy sector is working.

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