Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank 26. November 2025 (12:45) Israeli military and security service say ‘broad counter-terrorism operation’ in Tubas to continue for several daysHundreds of Israeli soldiers supported by armoured vehicles have conducted raids in the Palestinian town of Tubas near Nablus in the biggest such military deployment by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the ceasefire came into effect in Gaza last month.Palestinian media reported that a curfew was imposed on Tuesday night on Tubas and some neighbouring communities, roads were closed by earthen barriers and families forced from their homes to allow Israeli forces to use the buildings. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Texas man, 95, sets record as oldest bus driver: ‘I don’t have no desire to quit’ 26. November 2025 (12:00) Raymond Hager says he enjoys driving too much and struggles to sit at home to think about retiringA 95-year-old bus driver from Texas who has gained recognition as his profession’s oldest member worldwide says he enjoys driving his passengers around too much – and struggles mightily to just sit at home – to think about retiring quite yet.“I’ve always liked to drive – I still do,” Raymond Hager said at a recent ceremony where officials in his home town of Wichita Falls honored him for his record-setting career in bus transportation. “And hopefully I stay safe and drive as long” as his boss and physician each allow him. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Computer maker HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it turns more to AI 26. November 2025 (11:54) US firm says plan to speed up product development and improve customer satisfaction would save $1bn a yearUp to 6,000 jobs are to go at HP worldwide in the next three years as the US computer and printer maker increasingly adopts AI to speed up product development.Announcing a lower-than-expected profit outlook for the coming year, HP said it would cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs by the end of October 2028. It has about 56,000 employees. The news drove its shares lower by 6%. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves says tax and spending changes based on ‘fair and necessary’ choices 26. November 2025 (11:51) Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pmTax, pensions, savings: what to expect in the budgetReeves’s high-stakes budget in five key chartsCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gamePaul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Bahrain to argue at UK supreme court it has immunity from surveillance claims 26. November 2025 (11:43) Gulf nation is accused of placing monitoring software on computers of two dissidents living in LondonBahrain is to tell the UK’s supreme court that it enjoys sovereign immunity from claims it placed surveillance software on the computers of two dissidents when they were living in London.The Gulf country has lost the sovereign immunity claim both in the high court and court of appeal, and a decision to take the case further to the supreme court shows how important it is to the country’s reputation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russia’s mindset has not changed since Yalta, says Von der Leyen, as EU discusses Ukraine peace plan – Europe live 26. November 2025 (11:38) European Commission president says Russia still sees Europe ‘in terms of spheres of influence’, just as it did in conference to reorganise continent after second world warIn case you missed it, US president Donald Trump defended his peace envoy Steve Witkoff overnight after Bloomberg reported that he allegedly advised Putin’s aide Ushakov on how to speak with Trump and conduct the talks.Trump did not appear too bothered by it, though. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pets at Home boss says ‘urgent and necessary’ action needed as profits dive 26. November 2025 (10:01) Interim chair of group, which is still looking for a CEO, says chain must ‘return to our retailing roots’The boss of Pets at Home has said “urgent and necessary” action needs to be taken as the ailing retailer reported that its half-year profits slumped by more than a third.The group is still looking for a chief executive after the abrupt departure of Lyssa McGowan in September. The interim executive chair, Ian Burke, said the chain, which sells pet products, animals, veterinary care and grooming services, had to “return to our retaining roots” to revitalise the 34-year-old business. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day 26. November 2025 (08:29) Greens expected to sign on to 11th-hour compromise after Labor offers new concessionsAnthony Albanese is yet to land a deal to rewrite federal nature laws ahead of parliament’s final sitting day of the year, leaving the long-promised reforms at risk of collapse for the second time in 12 months.But political, industry and environment movement sources expect the Greens will eventually accept an 11th-hour compromise after Labor offered new concessions to secure the minor party’s support. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats 26. November 2025 (07:30) President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionageBeijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has said while announcing a $40bn special defence budget and a swathe of measures to counter Chinese attacks.The Taiwan president, Lai Ching-te, said there was “no room for compromise on national security”, and he was committed to boosting Taiwan’s defences in conjunction with US support. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case 26. November 2025 (07:00) The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against herAt some point in the challenge to the ban on Palestine Action beginning on Wednesday, the co-founder of the direct action group will be asked to leave courtroom five at the Royal Courts of Justice, as will her legal team and most others present. Then the case will continue without them.When Huda Ammori returns to the room, the special advocate – a security-cleared barrister – who represented her interests in her absence will not be allowed to tell her or her legal team what evidence was presented against Palestine Action. If Ammori asks what allegations were made directly against her, the special advocate must not tell her, even though that means she will have no chance to rebut them. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
