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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on November 10, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

POLITICS

Jeffries challenged over Schumer leadership after collapse in Democratic unity over shutdown

NEWS

Jason Aldean’s wife serves up if-looks-could-kill moment after latest Erika Kirk tight hug

<p>TRUMP-INDULTOS-ELECCIONES 2020</p>

Politics

The hidden message in Trump’s pardon of Rudy Giuliani that could have ripple effects

<p>Actor played Poe Dameron in the Disney-produced sequel trilogy</p>

Oscar Isaac ‘not so open’ to returning to Disney unless it avoids ‘succumbing to fascism’

<p>A conservative law firm has threatened a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video acknowledging the significance of LGBTQ+ history month</p>

NEWS

School district threatened with legal action after kids are shown video that acknowledges LGBTQ+ history month

US military kills six people in strikes on alleged drug boats, says Hegseth

<p>A Delta pilot has gone viral for his reassuring message to travelers during a recent flight. Many travelers have heightened concerns as air traffic controllers go without pay now for over 40 days, and after a UPS cargo plane had a fiery crash last week, killing 14 people</p>

NEWS

Delta pilot calms flyers nervous about shutdown chaos with heartwarming ‘ice cream’ promise

<p>Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime accomplice of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, is planning to seek a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein’s crimes</p>

politics

Ghislaine Maxwell to seek commutation from Trump after series of high-profile pardons

Russia Putin

LiveUKRAINE

Kremlin hits out at long-running reports of rift between Putin and Lavrov

<p>US President Donald Trump renewed his feud with Sir Sadiq Khan (Leon Neal/PA)</p>

POLITICS

MAGA media chief warns that Trump looks ‘weak and rudderless’ and has lost ‘vision’ for American dream

<p>Morgan Freeman has opened up about his experience with acting at age 88</p>

Morgan Freeman admits appetite for acting at 88 has ‘dimmed a little’ ahead of Now You See Me sequel

Why Syrian president’s Donald Trump visit is so significant – but will it be a slam-dunk?

politics

RFK Jr. allies declared that ‘God is an anti-vaxxer’ at Texas conference attended by Cheryl Hines

Apple removes gay dating apps after pressure from China

LiveTRUMP VS BBC

Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1B over documentary edit

<p>The dam has reportedly been compromised by an eight-inch hole</p>

news

Texas dam compromised as officials plead for residents to evacuate

<p>A 99-year-old driver is accused of critically injuring an 80-year-old bicyclist in a hit-and-run on Saturday in New Jersey </p>

CRIME

99-year-old accused of hit and run after 80-year-old bicyclist left in critical condition, police say

<p>Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the FDA would remove ‘black box’ warnings from hormone replacement therapy products for menopause</p>

RFK Jr. says FDA taking ‘black box’ warnings off menopause hormone therapy drugs

<p>The Supreme Court swiftly rejected a longshot attempt to overturn the landmark 2015 decision that made same-sex marriage the law of the land</p>

POLITICS

Supreme Court takes swift action on Kim Davis bid to overturn same-sex marriage

<p>60 Minutes shared some of the "hundreds of notes" it's received from viewers over the Trump interview, adding that the "criticism from viewers is bipartisan."</p>

politics

‘60 Minutes’ reveals the hate it received from both Democrats and Republicans after Trump interview

<p>Emergency crews are responding after 36 passengers were involved in a bus crash in the San Bernardino mountains</p>

news

At least 20 rushed to the hospital after church bus suffers rollover crash in San Bernardino mountains

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at his house after a Paris court granted him an early release from jail, pending an appeal, weeks after he started a five-year sentence for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, in Paris, France, November 10, 2025

WORLD

Disgraced former French president to be released from prison after ruling on his appeal over five-year sentence

POLITICS

Trump issues pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Sydney Powell and others involved in 2020 fake elector scheme

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife opens up about ‘hurt’ of Trump-supporting family

CRIME

FBI probes mystery death of straight-A teen on Carnival cruise as classmates left stunned: ‘Losing you is heartbreaking’

<p>Government Shutdown National Cemetery</p>

NEWS

Nearly a century of celebrating Veterans Day – its original name may surprise you

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Scott Bessent says that the impact of the shutdown on the economy and the holiday season is going to get ‘worse and worse’</p>

Scott Bessent plays the holiday grinch as shutdown hits Christmas

Scott Bessent says the impact on the economy is going to get ‘worse and worse’ as the holiday season approaches

<p>FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly visited China over the weekend for ‘secret’ fentanyl talks </p>

POLITICS

Kash Patel went on secret trip to China last week amid criticism of his private jet usage

<p>Trump’s car was snapped with the trunk open during his trip to Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday</p>

POLITICS

Security questions raised after Trump rides to the airport in ‘The Beast’ with the trunk wide open

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon his return to Washington at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., November 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

SHUTDOWN

What we know about Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check promise

Shutdown sees FAA ban most private jets from landing at busy airports

politics

Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government?

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on his way to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., from Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Politics

Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as shutdown impacts thousands

Bulletin

<p>Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with actor Robert De Niro at the Vatican</p>

The Vatican reveals Pope Leo’s favourite films

<p>President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs, April 2, 2025</p>

Why Donald Trump has promised a $2,000 payment to many Americans

<p>Russia Ukraine War Kherson Anniversary</p>

Ukraine targets US-made systems amid barrage from Russia

<p>Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka to win the WTA Finals over the weekend</p>

Why tennis star refused photo with WTA boss after biggest win in years

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<p>Kirsty Coventry spoke about the importance of a "level playing field" in women's sport in the run-up to her election </p>

International Olympic Committee set to introduce blanket ban on transgender women in female sports

<p>United Airlines planes pictured at Newark International Airport. Two United flights collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Friday</p>

TRAVEL

Falling economy air fares bring some cheer amid gloom of flight cuts

<p>Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, from left, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and U.S. President Donald Trump hold up documents after the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement</p>

WORLD

Thailand suspends truce deal with Cambodia after troops injured by land mine

<p>Solar Foods says its solein powder can be created 'out of thin air'</p>

Space food made from astronaut pee to be tested aboard the ISS

<p>The United attendant was taken to hospital after the Boeing 777 touched down at Heathrow airport</p>

TRAVEL

Flight attendant accused of being 10 times over alcohol limit while working

<p>New research argues that binge drinking is linked to higher income and education levels </p>

Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds

<p>Joan Collins gets ‘trapped’ in central London roadworks trying to walk to brother’s play.</p>

Actor Joan Collins gets ‘trapped’ in central London roadworks

<p>Former South Korean leader Suk Yeol arrives for a court hearing to review his arrest warrant</p>

WORLD

South Korea’s ousted leader sent drones over Pyongyang to justify martial law

<p>File. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addresses a meeting on 20 October 2025</p>

WORLD

Iran says IAEA inspectors visited nuclear sites after watchdog urges greater cooperation

Tehran may be evacuated as Iran faces worst drought in decades

<p>Francis Ford Coppola at the Saint Laurent Menswear 2026 show </p>

Francis Ford Coppola gives up Belize island lease after Megalopolis box office failure

<p>A house lies destroyed after Super Typhoon Fung-wong passes through Pandan, Catanduanes province</p>

WORLD

Super Typhoon Fung-wong mapped: Storm heads towards Taiwan after displacing over a million in Philippines

<p>SALMAN RUSHDIE-PREMIO</p>

Salman Rushdie honoured with Dayton peace prize lifetime achievement award

<p>And starring as himself: George Clooney is Jay Kelly in Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’</p>

George Clooney basically plays himself in Jay Kelly, and it’s his most unconvincing performance to date

<p>Lenny Wilkens still holds the record for coaching the most games in NBA history</p>

Sport

Legendary NBA coach who led USA to Olympic glory dies aged 88

<p>The brain is a powerful tool when it comes to weight loss</p>

Health

Is your brain wired to keep you fat? Experts explain the truth about weight loss

<p>Displaced women and children from el-Fasher at a refugee camp in Tawila</p>

WORLD

Sudan war displaces 2,000 in three days as North Kordofan becomes new flashpoint

<p>‘A huge portion of our society gets marginalised through absolutely no fault of their own – you can’t choose where you’re born, and you can’t choose where you end your life’</p>

Andrea Riseborough: ‘Psychologically, acting is no picnic for me’

<p>Actor Sally Kirkland has entered hospice amid her dementia diagnosis</p>

Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland enters hospice care amid ‘significant health crisis’

Cop hops on rodeo bull in Walmart parking lot after call out to suspicious person which turned out to be a cowboy

<p>Meghan Markle is releasing a holiday special on Netflix</p>

Meghan Markle announces Netflix Christmas special — and reveals its release date

<p>A dolphin nicknamed 'Mimmo jumps out of the water in the San Marco Basin</p>

WORLD

How a beloved dolphin nicknamed Mimmo by tourists could now be in danger

<p>China Tech Talent</p>

WORLD

China introduces its own version of the H-1B visa as US borders tighten

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Health

The painful and widely misunderstood skin condition that can hide in plain sight

IndyBest

<p>Allison Ellsworth also makes her Shark Tank debut this week </p>

Every business pitching on Shark Tank tonight

<p>The beauty set is worth $800</p>

I reviewed Bloomingdale’s beauty advent calendar — is it worth $325?

<p>I tested these K-beauty products for their formula, consistency and ingredients</p>

Best Korean skincare products, according to a beauty editor

<p>I've tested it the pace pro for almost a year</p>

The running watch an expert recommends for tracking miles

Culture

Strictly’s Harry fights back tears as he breaks silence on elimination

<p>The I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 cast</p>

Meet this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestants

<p>Celebrity Traitors host Claudia Winkleman (Ian West/PA)</p>

BBC confirms fate of Celebrity Traitors after series finale

<p>Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac, wearing a Trojan helmet during a USC halftime show on November 8, 2025</p>

Fleetwood Mac drummer makes surprise appearance at USC halftime show

<p>Wizard of Oz Auction</p>

Wicked Witch of the West’s Wizard of Oz hat is going up for auction

<p>Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney </p>

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife opens up about ‘hurt’ of Trump-supporting family

Lifestyle

<p>Olive oil producers can do much to create a premium product - but there are things outside their control, experts say</p>

Experts explain how to find the best bottle of olive oil

<p>Trader Joe’s has a strong presence in London — despite not having a single store there</p>

How Trader Joe’s totes became a status symbol across the pond

<p>Dry eyes can also be a symptom (Alamy/PA)</p>

Health & Families

Experts reveal six ways lack of sleep can impact your brain

Shop The Oodie deals this November and save up to 50% sitewide

Festive gifts to delight loved ones

<p>Binge-drinking used to be a rite of passage for young people</p>

It’s official: Boozing in my twenties set me up for career success

Sara Cox gets alpaca’s good luck kiss for Children in Need challenge

<p>Katy Perry's ex Orlando Bloom posed with actor Rachel Lynn Matthews, who was dressed like the pop star at a Halloween party</p>

Orlando Bloom poses with actor dressed as ex Katy Perry for Halloween

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<p>UPS plane crashes in Kentucky</p>

New video shows horrifying UPS cargo plane crash that killed 13

Inside Miami Heat coach’s ruined $6.6m mansion after devastating fire

<p>Barricaded suspect falls through ceiling into the arms of SWAT team</p>

Suspected thief falls through ceiling into the arms of SWAT team

Moaning Myrtle actor had ‘never heard of Harry Potter’ before filming

Travel

See Miami in a new light: Six neighborhoods that might surprise you

Beyond Miami’s party scene is a vibrant patchwork of neighborhoods, each with a story to tell

<p>Miami is filled with architectural glamor</p>

<p>Chicago trumps New York City in more ways than one</p>

Forget New York City: Here’s why you should visit Chicago instead

<p>Switzerland looks spectaculer from so many angles</p>

Is Switzerland Europe’s most beautiful country?

<p>Amalfi Jets founder Kolin Jones, who started the company when he was a teenager, lifts the lid on the world of private aviation with his behind-the-scenes social media posts</p>

Meet the Gen Z private jet company boss taking off on TikTok

<p>United Airlines planes pictured at Newark International Airport. Two United flights collided at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Friday</p>

Falling economy air fares bring some cheer amid gloom of flight cuts

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