Six states expand abortion protections as Florida ballot fails
The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks. Read More
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China welcomes Myanmar’s embattled leader on first visit since coup
It’s not a state visit, but Beijing’s invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant. Read More
Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump
Hungary’s prime minister hails a “much-needed victory for the world”, and France’s president said it would work with him “with respect and ambition”. Read More
Republicans projected to retake control of US Senate
Republican Bernie Moreno takes Ohio seat from veteran Sherrod Brown, ending the Democrat majority. Read More
Ukraine says it fought N Korean troops for first time
Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said a “small group” of North Korean soldiers were attacked. Read More
US jails Fat Leonard in Navy’s biggest bribery scandal
The businessman had previously pleaded guilty to bribing senior officials with cash and sex parties. Read More
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a “crisis of trust” between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz. Read More
Tube strikes called off after union talks
London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November. Read More
Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales. Read More
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022. Read More