Driver livestreams herself on TikTok as she apparently hits and kills man in Chicago 08. November 2025 (17:08) TikTok video shows woman speaking into camera and reacting to a loud thud before she says ‘I just hit somebody’Authorities are investigating a newly surfaced video that suggests a woman who hit and killed a man while driving in the Chicago suburb of Zion, Illinois, on Monday night was livestreaming on TikTok at the time of the crash.The video in question was reportedly taken by a user in Zion, and it shows a woman behind the wheel of a car reacting to a loud thud by saying, “Fuck, fuck, fuck … I just hit somebody.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Irish football chiefs pass vote seeking Uefa ban on Israel from European competition 08. November 2025 (16:30) Republic of Ireland body alleges two statute violations FAI approved a resolution to submit a formal motionThe Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has approved a resolution to submit a formal motion to Uefa urging it to ban Israel from European club and international competitions.The governing body’s resolution – proposed by the Dublin club Bohemians – cited alleged violations by the Israel Football Association (IFA) of two provisions of Uefa statutes. They are its alleged failure to implement and enforce an effective anti-racism policy and the organisation of clubs in occupied Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian FA. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why does UK government want to copy Denmark’s immigration system? 08. November 2025 (16:01) Some say Denmark’s rigid rules are key to Social Democrats’ power, but critical Labour MPs think model echoes far-right themesThe UK government is expected to announce changes to the country’s immigration rules, modelled on a controversial system used in Denmark which is widely seen as one of the most stringent in Europe. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Near Ohio air force base, food pantries and businesses grapple with effects of shutdown 08. November 2025 (16:00) As tens of thousands of military personnel work without pay and others are furloughed, a local pantry sees its numbers increasing as restaurants are losing customersWhen Jane Doorley and her husband Bill arrived at the Fairborn Fish Food Pantry they help run on 28 October, they couldn’t get into the parking lot, such was the number of cars belonging to people seeking food.“Our numbers are way up. Last Friday was really bad too,” says Jane. “Around 250 families, including 300 children, come to the pantry every day it’s open.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities kill at least four 08. November 2025 (15:19) Volodymr Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions on Moscow after 45 missiles and 450 drones launched at UkraineRussia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people and damaging energy infrastructure in three separate regions, according to Ukrainian officials.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russia had launched more than 450 drones and 45 missiles, most of which were shot down. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’ 08. November 2025 (15:16) Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts centerThe Washington National Opera (WNO) is considering moving out of the Kennedy Center, the company’s home since the US’s national performing arts center opened in 1971.The possibility has been forced on the company as a result of the “takeover” of the center by Donald Trump, according to WNO’s artistic director, Francesca Zambello. The president declared himself chair of the institution in February, sacking and replacing its board and leadership. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UPS and FedEx ground all MD-11 planes after deadly Louisville crash 08. November 2025 (15:06) UPS cites ‘abundance of caution’ and manufacturer’s recommendation after 14 died when wing caught fire and engine fell offThe freight companies UPS and FedEx have grounded their fleets of MD-11 aircraft days after a cargo plane crash that killed 14 people in Kentucky.The grounded MD-11s are the same type of plane involved in Tuesday’s crash at a UPS facility in Louisville. They were originally built by McDonnell Douglas until it was taken over by Boeing. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘The fear is real’: how Midlands attacks have changed Sikh women’s daily lives 08. November 2025 (15:04) Many women are afraid to go out, particularly on their own, after religiously aggravated rapes and assaultsSikh women in the Midlands have told how a spate of religiously motivated attacks have caused fear in their community, forcing some to “change everything” about their daily routines.Two rapes of Sikh women, both in their 20s, in Walsall and Oldbury, have been reported in recent weeks. John Ashby, 32, has been charged in connection with a religiously aggravated rape in relation to the alleged Walsall attack. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system 08. November 2025 (14:55) Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go furtherShabana Mahmood is to announce changes to the UK’s immigration rules modelled on the Danish system, largely seen as among the most stringent in Europe, the Guardian understands.Last month, the home secretary dispatched officials to Denmark to study its border control and asylum policies. Denmark’s tighter rules on family reunions and restricting some refugees to a temporary stay are among the policies being looked at. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Davina McCall reveals she has undergone surgery for breast cancer 08. November 2025 (14:40) Presenter says she is ‘in a much more positive place’ after having lumpectomy and catching the cancer earlyDavina McCall has revealed she has undergone surgery for breast cancer and urged others to “get checked”.In a video posted to Instagram, the presenter said she was “very angry” when she found out, but feels in a “much more positive place” after a lumpectomy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
