Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on November 14 that US officials had proposed Ukraine give up the eastern Donbas region in exchange for NATO membership. He said this was the first time the link between…
England beat Japan 78-15 at Twickenham, scoring 13 tries as Will Joseph marked his return to the team with five. The Gloucester winger, recalled after a four-year absence, scored within the opening minute and completed…
Wales beat New Zealand in Cardiff on November 14, earning their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953 in a Nations Championship upset. James Botham led a determined defensive effort, including a crucial try-line…
Russia has intensified attacks on Odesa, Ukraine’s most important port still under Kyiv’s control, as part of a campaign to disrupt maritime trade and weaken the wartime economy. The city also holds symbolic importance…
The UK government has doubled the standard qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five years to 10, leaving many migrants facing longer waits for settled status. Sarah Cohen, a 25-year-old skilled-worker…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as a possible Republican presidential candidate after the party’s losses in the midterm elections. People close to him say he is preparing another bid for the…
King Charles turns 78 on November 14, with royal commentator Jennie Bond saying he can look back on the past year with satisfaction. She credits him with handling international diplomacy, maintaining a working…
Some parents are reconsidering private schooling so they can help pay for their children’s university costs, analysts say. England’s annual tuition-fee cap is £9,790 and is set to rise with inflation, potentially…
Donald Trump has redirected Vice-President JD Vance from Iran diplomacy to investigating alleged fraud in Democratic-run cities, publicly limiting Vance’s role in the conflict. The move follows Vance’s criticism of the…
The UK spent £1.6 million preparing two emergency car parks near Dover for possible queues linked to the EU’s Entry-Exit System, but neither site was used. The facilities at Lydden Hill motor racing circuit and the…
Eight freelance commentators from BBC Test Match Special are considering legal action after the England and Wales Cricket Board warned it could bar them from covering next summer’s Ashes. They are due to join The Usual…
Patrick Cockburn argues that Donald Trump’s political influence and Silicon Valley’s power have both weakened after the Republicans’ defeat in the November 3 midterm elections and a scandal involving Nvidia chief Jensen…
Sainsbury’s is offering a range of Christmas gift options across its Tu clothing and Habitat homeware brands, with prices starting at £4. Picks include leather gloves, satin pyjamas, winter clothing, chocolate, vases…
Marassi, a large resort on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast west of the Nile delta, is drawing attention as a winter-sun destination for British visitors. The development spans more than six million square metres and…
England defender Ben White continues to face jeers from sections of the national support during matches, a reaction stemming from his 2022 departure from the squad. Despite his solid performances for Arsenal and support…
Independent shops, artisan markets and festive lights are drawing Christmas shoppers to streets across Britain. Frome’s Catherine Hill is highlighted for its one-off stores, including Assembly, Studio Ashay and Frome…
Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 or 19. The White House confirmed the planned three-way talks on Friday, though no…
Former England captain Terry Butcher says he struggled with imposter syndrome throughout his international career and felt he had to prove himself whenever he played. He recalls being booed at Wembley by fans who wanted…
Drag performer River Medway says she earned £6 an hour at a takeaway job as a teenager before making £100,000 after appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. She recalls saving for a school trip to New York and spending…
Canadian mystery writer Louise Penny has named five novels she considers especially compelling, drawing on books that influenced her reading and writing. Her selections include Patrick Süskind’s “Perfume” and Josephine…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has toned down talk of rejoining the European Union as his government pursues a closer-ties deal with Brussels. Negotiators are said to have reached about 95 per cent agreement ahead of a…
Bryony Jones and her family moved in with her parents in 2021 after her husband lost his job and they could no longer afford rent. The two households found a larger rental home in the South Downs, where they have…
The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights nationwide on November 13, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns after communications problems affected air traffic control centres…
The US Air Force said personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on Friday. The service said no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected, and Conservative MP…
Plans are being developed to mark the 1,100th anniversary of Æthelstan becoming the first king to be called “King of the English” in 927. Celebrations are proposed for July 2027, though historians disagree over whether…
Nigel Farage has criticised Labour for associating with Russell Brand, who has been convicted of sexual offences, despite appearing on Brand’s podcast in 2024 while police were investigating him. Farage said he regrets…
Care-sector insiders warn that Labour’s visa restrictions could leave vulnerable people in parts of the UK without adequate support at home. Recruitment of overseas care workers has fallen by tens of thousands since the…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to travel to Brussels next week for his first formal EU summit, where he hopes to secure agreements bringing the United Kingdom closer to the bloc. The opinion column argues that his…
Nvidia shares have fallen sharply since CEO Jensen Huang resigned following revelations about alleged extramarital affairs, including one involving an alleged Chinese spy. The company has lost nearly $500 billion in…
Manchester United are confident they can agree a new contract with captain Bruno Fernandes, despite his rejection of a second offer this week. Incoming head coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to make Fernandes…
