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Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federa
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arlington triumphal arch hours after approval
The National Capital Planning Commission had approved construction for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., hours before the restraining order was issued.
Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison after murders of 190 children
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was sentenced for the murders of 191 people in total at the High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
Hoax bomb threats repeatedly disrupt flights across Europe this week. Here’s what we know
Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats this week, disrupting air travel across London, Dublin, and Helsinki.
Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats' midterms sweep? - The Latest
Global tech stocks have plunged after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, with fears of a slowdown in AI development. Major tech corporations including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia shed about $1tn in a single trading session. Is this stock market jitters, or a sign the AI bubble might be
Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
The action does not prevent future presidents from restyling the iconic office that President Trump has filled to the brim with gold flourishes, nor does it prevent a successor from rolling back the proclamation itself.
Democrats finally decided to take rural America seriously – and won big
Democrats won over rural voters from Maga in the midterms by focusing more on working people and less on culture wars Long before Jamie Ager entered politics, he was making a name for himself in a very different place: the meat counter of a grocery store in Boone, North Carolina.
Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe
Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use Google, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms.
Peru airport officials discover 3,000 tarantulas smuggled inside dirty socks
Three suitcases’ worth of the spiders were on their way to Germany, where they could fetch an estimated €1.5m More than 3,000 tarantulas were seized at an airport in Lima on their way to Germany, Peruvian authorities said. The spiders were hidden inside dirty socks contained in three suitcases carri
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Government claims removal of former residents of housing complex in Helsingør is unrelated to their ethnicity Denmark’s supreme court is expected to rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with “non-western” backgrounds is covered by racial discrimination law.
Russell Brand barrister reports himself to watchdog over confrontation with journalist
Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin of the Sunday Times, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward: ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’ Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of launching a tirade at a journalist shortly afte
The Guardian view on the AI backlash: American voters want a say in their future
The tech sell-off exposes fragile promises, while Democratic victories offer a chance to protect workers and hold firms accountable This week’s midterms showed that the political bill for the AI boom is falling due. The Democratic sweep intensified fears over runaway spending, mounting debt and resi
Prince, the pope, and autumn 2026: purple is hot this season
Spotted on Balenciaga, Celine and Valentino catwalks, purple is having a moment. If you really want to stand out, wear it with red The colour purple has links to royalty, the Catholic church, Prince, Gordon Brown’s ties and Barney the dinosaur and it now has a new association – autumn 2026.
Trump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says
After midterm wins, Democratics plan comeback for when new Congress is sworn in, including pushback against Trump and his policies Donald Trump will be blocked from putting a “rightwinger” on the US supreme court, according to Chuck Schumer, the soon-to-be Senate majority leader, in remarks that wer
Russell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary
Lisa Nandy calls for whistleblowers to be protected and highlights bravery of women who came forward in case Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has warned that Russell Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault must be a “wake-up call” to the media world and beyond, after widespread concerns ove
Burnham aims for ‘quite radical change’ in support for young people
Prime minister says ‘root and branch review of childhood’ is needed and he does not rule out some benefit cuts The government is aiming for “quite radical change” in the way young people are supported, Andy Burnham has said, indicating this could include tougher rules for benefits as well as notably
US tech stock rout: is the AI bubble bursting?
After Thursday’s share price plunge on Wall Street, could the volatility be the start of a huge market meltdown? Business live – latest updates Global financial markets have been thrown into a tailspin as investors bet on an AI slowdown after the US midterm elections.
How Gotham FC re-tooled for another NWSL title run – this time as favorites
After two titles won as the lowest seed in the playoffs, the New Jersey club sought consistency in 2026. It’s arrived, but what’s next? By the time Gotham FC had won their second NWSL Championship in three seasons, Yael Averbuch West had already determined what was going to change.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
Regulator’s initial ruling says algorithm ‘can be harmful’ and led young and vulnerable viewers ‘down rabbit holes they can’t easily escape’ Business live – latest updates TikTok has been charged by the European Commission with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to a relentless
Democrats start plotting as civil war breaks out among Republicans
Jonathan Freedland hosts a live panel to look at what happens next – for Donald Trump, the Republicans who might want to succeed him, and for Democrats looking ahead to 2028. He is joined by the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith; Tara Setmayer, a co-founder and CEO of the Seneca projec
The 36 best Christmas gifts in the UK for every kind of teenager – chosen by teens
From Polaroid cameras to skincare, loungewear to gaming accessories, here are the presents teenage boys and girls told us they rate for 2026 • Homemade Christmas gifts anyone can make Because there is no doubt your teen thinks they know better than you, we took them at their word and asked what they
The most diverse, anti-establishment Congress in history is cause for optimism
After years of outrage or numbness being the main options for dealing with politics, Tuesday’s results were permission to be optimistic This was originally published in the Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inbox We shed some tears this midterm cycle.
Yaxel Lendeborg is the NBA’s most entertaining rookie – and he’s not holding back
The Warriors’ freshman has spent his first weeks in the NBA antagonizing superstars, speaking his mind and emerging as one of the league’s most compelling personalities If a screen-addled pickup basketball player teleported into the body of a high-level athlete, they might resemble Yaxel Lendeborg.
Fearing AI disruption, white-collar workers are quitting their jobs
While there’s no evidence linking AI to mass layoffs, the tech has already ‘changed worker psychology’ When artificial intelligence researcher Mrinank Sharma quit his job at Anthropic earlier this year, the news rippled across the internet. In his resignation letter, posted on X and viewed 15.3m tim
Oxford, Bethnal Green and the Guardian: the British sojourn of a younger Abdul El-Sayed
In a Guardian article in 2010, the Oxford Rhodes scholar said UK democracy had the ‘upper hand’ over the US US politics live – latest updates In the tense final hours before his dramatic election as senator for Michigan in this week’s midterms , Abdul El-Sayed had a heated encounter with a British T
US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
‘Low-hire, low-fire’ labor market shows sluggish growth but few layoffs, with an interest rate hike expected in December The US added 165,000 jobs to the economy in October, a sign of resilience in the labor market amid ongoing war in the Middle East and inflation, according to new data released on
Flávio Bolsonaro battles to remain relevant as he speaks at rightwing conference at Mar-a-Lago
Far-right politician addresses Conservative Political Action Conference and makes unsubstantiated claims about election fraud Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who lost Brazil’s presidential election last month, has insisted his defeat is not “the end for Brazil” as he battles to maintain p
What is this strange, post-election feeling? Oh right – it’s utter joy
A decade of political misery does terrible things to the mind. Tuesday’s wins came with a sense of unreality Late on Tuesday night, the comedian Alex Edelman asked a poignant question on social media : “I know we’ve never had to ask this before tonight, but what’s the opposite of doomscrolling?” I d
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
ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted
Former liberation movement’s share of national vote almost 14 percentage points below 2021 result The African National Congress is on course to suffer a bruising defeat in South Africa’s local elections, with the once dominant party of Nelson Mandela falling to under a third of the vote nationally w
‘I didn’t expect to be a main character’: Abdul El-Sayed heads to the Senate with a mandate – and a spotlight
The successful Democratic contender for a Michigan Senate seat parried the many insinuations lobbed by Republicans What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questions Abdul El-Sayed said he did not expect to be “a main character of this midterms”, but the first Muslim ele
Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows
YouGov survey finds support for tree planting and emissions taxes but opposition to air travel and fuel levies Europe live – latest updates Europeans believe human-made climate change is real, a survey has shown, with most feeling action must be taken soon – as long as they do not have to sacrifice
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Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row. Those prisoners will now receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Zoo Atlanta’s newest pandas munched bamboo and lounged on Friday during their public debut as smiling visitors lined up to welcome them. Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, arrived in September from China under a 10-year loan agreement, bringing the cuddly black-and-white bears back to the z
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon, the outspoken and sometimes controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, submitted her resignation after the GOP midterms loss. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach details her time in office.
For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge
The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent, explains where moderates and progressives agree, including affordability and oversight, and w
Democrats win big after Trump alienates voters
Donald Trump's rhetoric and policy failures contributed to significant losses for Republicans in congressional elections, even as Democrats secured victories across several key states.
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in the L.A. mayor’s race
NBC News projects the progressive City Council member has unseated Bass, a fixture of California Democratic politics who served one term as mayor.
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.
Former US Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89
Political figures issued statements honoring former Democratic U.S. Senator and West Virginia Gov. Jay Rockefeller, who passed away at the age of 89 years old.
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