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Is Pete Hegseth Trump's Next Political Casualty? President Sounds Out Advisers After GOP Election Humiliation
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 04:57
Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Defence Secretary after Republican midterm losses, while JD Vance blames the Iran war for the setback.
South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 04:22
Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae units area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war supportSouth Korea plans to expand the operations of its ...
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 04:04
Wong, 30, has been imprisoned since 2020 and is the only activist in Hong Kong prosecuted twice under national security lawHong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after earlier pleading gu...
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 03:47
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
Man Depressed After Job Loss Throws His Kids From Parking Garage Before Jumping in Apparent Murder-Suicide
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 03:19
Police are investigating the deaths of a Pennsylvania father and his two children as an apparent murder-suicide. Their mother said he had recently lost his job and planned to begin therapy
More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 03:05
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.
Multiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe - live
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:55
EU transport commissioner says too early to say if bomb threats to 15 flights are linkedTell us: have you been affected by the bomb threats?And the Italian news agency Ansa reported that two more planes with links to Ita...
6 Are Killed in Fire That Tore Through Brooklyn Low-Rise
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 13:52
Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.
Yemens president sacks ministers and officers in attempt to turn tide of war
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:47
Dismissals follow Houthi victories and pressure from southern Yemenis for more powerThe UN-recognised government of Yemen has shaken up its political and military leadership in an attempt to regain territory lost to the ...
Trump tries to get 2024 conviction in hush money corruption case thrown out
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:43
Presidents lawyers will try to persuade appeals court to toss criminal trial verdict over $130,000 sent to Stormy DanielsDonald Trumps legal team on Thursday plan to continue efforts to get his 2024 conviction in the hus...
Europes far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2026 13:36
European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from US president and stress their own prioritiesEurope live - latest updatesUS midterms live - latest updatesThe historic Republican defeat in the US midterm elect...
France holds new strikes and protests as unions demand immediate answers
BBC - 5 Nov 2026 13:04
Five of France's unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
Israels Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 13:02
Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
Wife Smeared Her Own Faeces Into Husband's Mouth, Then He Opposed a Restraining Order and Left Court With Her
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2026 23:56
Alison Moore, 63, received a suspended sentence for three assaults on her husband, who did not support a restraining order and left court with her.
Watch Live: What the Midterm Elections Are Telling Us About 2028
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 23:55
Live from the Brooklyn Public Library, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French discuss the midterm election results and look ahead to 2028.
Trump Says He Met With a Senior Russian Official on a Ukraine Peace Deal
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 23:47
President Trump said the deal might involve all of Europe. He indicated he had met with a Kremlin envoy whom Melania Trump hosted at the White House on Thursday.
Federal panel gives final approval to Trump's arch
ABC News - 5 Nov 2026 23:41
Ahead of the vote to grant final approval, the Vietnam vet leading a lawsuit to stop the project called it "frankly blasphemous."
Dem candidate gets elected to the House in surprise win - and has a court appearance for car theft next week
New York Post - 5 Nov 2026 23:41
Womack is accused of failing to return a rental car - valued at about $20,000 - in 2019.
Hegseth Lashes Out at Critics Calling for His Firing
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2026 23:30
In a new video, the defense secretary vowed to finish what we have started. Some Republicans say the Iran war was a big factor in their partys midterm losses.
Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander under fire for controversial Abdul El-Sayed posts after midterms
New York Post - 5 Nov 2026 23:30
His comments come after El-Sayed defeated Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a highly-contested election on Tuesday.
What This Weeks Elections Mean for The Future of Elections
The New Yorker - 5 Nov 2026 23:29
Democrats had a big night on Tuesday. What about democrats?
Farmingdale boys soccer feted with fitting parade after winning first-ever Long Island title
New York Post - 5 Nov 2026 23:27
Its been a historic year for the Dalers boys soccer team.