Bird of the Day, theme 'Buttshots'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #ButtShots, any bird showing off its rear end. Alt theme: #ColourfulBirds, birds with more than three colours in their plumage.

Russell Brand in court for sentencing over rape and sexual assault convictions

Convicted last week, Russell Brand appeared in London court today for sentencing and faces a substantial prison term.

Nvidia board opens probe after CEO Jensen Huang admits affair

Nvidia launches an independent investigation after Huang admitted an affair with a businesswoman U.S. agencies suspect of spying.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10½ years for rape and sexual assault

A UK court jailed the comedian for 10 years and six months after convicting him of rape and multiple sexual assaults.

Chris Van Hollen signals openness to challenge Chuck Schumer

Sen. Chris Van Hollen is reportedly in 'active listening mode' as Democrats organize a push to replace Chuck Schumer.

James Gunn and Peter Safran step down from DC Studios

Skydance ousts Gunn and Safran as co‑heads of DC Studios; former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham will take over Dec. 1.

Berlin Wall fall commemorated on November 9

Events and remembrances mark the 1989 opening of the Berlin Wall alongside the Kristallnacht anniversary observances.

Stephen Miller starts as White House chief of staff

Hardline aide Stephen Miller begins his first day as White House chief of staff, raising immediate concern among critics.

John Oliver devotes Last Week Tonight episode to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Oliver lays out allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and urges impeachment during a lengthy segment.

Pete Hegseth faces imminent impeachment vote in House

House could vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Congress returns.

M. John Harrison’s The End of Everything wins 2026 Booker Prize

M. John Harrison, 81, wins the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything; oldest winner and first SF author to win.

Senate Democrats plan to withhold war funding until Iran war ends

A group of Senate Democrats propose cutting off funding to pressure the administration to end U.S. military action in Iran.

Congress returns for crowded lame‑duck session

Lawmakers reconvene with a government funding deadline, debt‑limit talks and a possible impeachment vote on the agenda.

Trump questions midterm results, revives voting‑machine conspiracy

After the midterms, President Trump posted doubts about results and ballot machines, reversing earlier acceptance.

Drone strike hits Russia's Kirishi (Kinef) oil refinery

An overnight drone attack caused large explosions and fires at the Kirishi Petroleum Organic Synthesis (Kinef) refinery.

Ahmed Moor launches primary challenge to John Fetterman

Gaza‑born Philadelphia writer and activist Ahmed Moor files to run in the 2028 Democratic primary against Sen. Fetterman.

Trump questions midterm results, revives voting‑machine claims

President Trump casts doubt on 2026 midterm outcomes and reiterates voting‑machine conspiracy lines after GOP losses.

James Talarico wins Texas Senate in major midterm upset

Texas Democrat James Talarico pulled off a surprise victory, flipping a Senate seat in the midterms.

EU to send joint team to Abu Dhabi Ukraine‑Russia peace talks

The European Commission and Council will send senior officials to the U.S.-hosted Ukraine‑Russia talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10, 11.

Mary Peltola widens lead in Alaska Senate count

Peltola's lead grows to about 2,517 votes as thousands of Alaska ballots are still tallied; outcome remains uncertified.

Republicans turn on JD Vance after midterm rout

Trump to meet Qatar mediator as Iran war grinds on, no deal expected

NYT: Immigrants returned home despite U.S. court protections

Andy Burnham accused of a 'climate COP out' ahead of COP31

Labour expected to cut EV sales target for UK car industry

Labour is likely to weaken interim EV sales targets by about a quarter while still committing to phase out solely petrol and diesel new cars by 2030.

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2

Anthropic releases Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, Fable is up to 30% faster and price cuts to $8/$40 per million tokens.

Palantir hires ex‑Sen. Jon Tester as it faces Congress

Palantir names former Democratic senator Jon Tester as an adviser while the company faces increased congressional scrutiny.

Which console to buy in 2026, guide weighs PS5, Switch 2, Xbox

Buying guide compares PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and alternatives ahead of the 2026 holiday season.

UN agency warns Earth is accumulating heat at an accelerating rate

WMO says Earth is accumulating heat faster; 2026 is among the four warmest years and ocean heat and energy imbalance are at record levels.

Firm linked to Trump’s sons got nearly $40M in federal contracts

ProPublica: XpresTest, linked to Trump’s elder sons, received nearly $40 million in federal contracts to screen for Ebola and other diseases.

Commerce chip inquiry into Megaspeed was halted after Nvidia intervened

NYT: Commerce Department paused its Megaspeed probe last year after Nvidia invoked a Trump appointee’s name and the case moved to DOJ.

Supreme Court allows border wall construction to resume in Big Bend

Square Enix announces Dragon Quest RPG for IOS and Android

Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle has been revealed for mobile, with an announcement trailer arriving Nov 10.

Jaguars acquire safety Jessie Bates from Falcons

Jacksonville trades a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Atlanta for Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III.

Krakow mass shooting suspect dies in hospital after attack killed six

Police say the 24-year-old suspect died in hospital two days after the Kraków main square attack; six killed, many injured.

NYT: Immigrants returned to dangerous countries despite U.S. court orders

Joe Biden issues health update 18 months after prostate cancer diagnosis

Biden released a public update on his treatment and current health status as he promotes an upcoming memoir.

Blue Tsunami aftermath fuels redistricting talk and White House strain

Democratic midterm gains spanned both chambers and many state offices, driven by voters of color; reporting does not show plans to redraw districts or explicit White House strain.

Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency 2027

COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye

COP31 convenes world leaders in Antalya to push climate finance, adaptation and just energy transitions into action.

Astley residents to tell inquiry a 'monster' warehouse ruined village life

Locals will give evidence to a public inquiry about noise, traffic and sleep loss from a large new warehouse in Astley.

Slava Ukraini, solidarity and fundraising for Ukraine

Posts repeat 'Slava Ukraini' and share donations and fundraisers for Ukrainian forces, including Help99's 'Fuel the Forge' drive.

Fall Out Boy release single 'Aces' and announce 2027 tour

Band drops first single in over three years, 'Aces', and reveals a 36‑date 2027 'Twilight of the Punks' world tour.

France accuses Iran’s IRGC of supermarket fridge cyberattacks

Manchester United expected to sack Michael Carrick

Manchester United are reviewing Michael Carrick’s position during the international break; no final decision has been announced.

Mike Tirico to miss Sunday Night Football over health issue

NBC commentator Mike Tirico will be absent from tonight's SNF broadcast while he addresses a reported health issue.