Reuters
South Korea police arrest 215 in suspected $228 million crypto scam
South Korean police have arrested 215 people on suspicion of stealing 320 billion won ($228.4 million) in the biggest cryptocurrency investment scam in the country. Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police said on Wednesday the arrests included the alleged mastermind of the organised crime group accused of selling 28 types of virtual tokens to about 15,000 people by promising high returns. Police said the group had issued six of the 28 tokens on overseas crypto exchanges and were managing a team of market makers to push up prices.
Associated Press
South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges. Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit. Jordaan is president of the association and led the country's World Cup bid committee which secured the rights to host one of the biggest sporting events in South Africa in 2010.
The Independent
Timothy West death: EastEnders and Coronation Street stalwart dies, aged 90
West was a star of the stage and the screen and died in his sleep, his children have announced
The Independent
Revealed: Donald Trump’s push to ‘veto Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal’
Exclusive: The Independent understands America’s new president-elect is seeking legal advice from Pentagon to challenge controversial agreement
Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Fall With CPI Inflation Due: Tesla Rises As Trump Taps Musk; Cava, Spotify Jump
Tesla rose as Donald Trump named Elon Musk to co-run an efficiency effort. Cava led earnings movers. CPI inflation is due.
The Canadian Press
2 dead in explosion at Kentucky factory that also damaged surrounding neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two employees have died following an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, factory that caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses, the company said Wednesday.
The Independent
Royal news live: King Charles to celebrate milestone birthday in very unique way as Camilla continues recovery
It is hoped the hubs will help charities like FareShare and the Felix Project to support communities in need
BBC
Sara Sharif's dad takes responsibility for her death
Under cross-examination on Wednesday, Urfan Sharif unexpectedly said: “She died because of me.”
BBC
Man donates to food bank that helped his family
Kenyon Kirkpatrick gives advent calendars to the food bank his family relied on when he was a child.
People
Tom Brady Says He's 'Screwed Up a Lot as a Parent': 'Probably the Hardest Job All of Us Have'
"I don’t want to seem like I’m some expert in parenting, because I’m certainly not," the NFL star said on Tuesday, Nov. 12
Elle
Could Maisie Williams Be Returning To The World Of 'Game Of Thrones' In A Spin-Off Series?
Maisie Williams may star in a Game Of Thrones spin-off, according to George R.R. Martin.
The Guardian
Post Office to close 115 branches and cut jobs to fund subpostmaster pay rise
Decision puts 2,000 jobs at risk overall as part of ‘streamlining’ plans that will include £250m pay increase
BBC
Driving champion, 20, eyes future success
Nicky Taylor has won the GB Clio Cup and wants to step up to the British Touring Cars Championship.
The Independent
Who is Sri Lanka’s first transgender parliamentary candidate?
Chanu Nimesha, 49, is determined to make politics more inclusive
PA Media: Entertainment
Stage and screen star Timothy West dies aged 90 surrounded by family
West was married to fellow actor Prunella Scales for 61 years.
The Canadian Press
Residents in a southern Chinese city mourn 35 people killed in a car-ramming attack
ZHUHAI, China (AP) — People in a southern Chinese city were paying respects Wednesday to 35 of its residents killed by a driver who rammed his vehicle into a sports complex, mowing down people as they were exercising.
PA Media: UK News
Minister indicates Government plans to legalise private e-scooters
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said introducing regulations for e-scooters is ‘clearly required’.
Evening Standard
Chelsea: Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian reveals upcoming London trip to include Enzo Maresca meeting
The 17-year-old will make the move to Stamford Bridge next July
BBC
What is COP29 and how will Trump’s election affect the climate talks?
World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.
The Independent
Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs as failing hospitals to be named and shamed
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 13 November, following the announcement of Labour’s plans to name and shame failing NHS hospitals as part of a package of measures aimed at tackling poor performance. Wes Streeting has announced proposals for NHS managers to be sacked if they cannot improve patient care and take control of finances. The health secretary has warned there “will be no more rewards for failure” and NHS England will carry out a “no holds barred” review of performance across England, with the results made public in league tables which are regularly updated.

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