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Barbara Taylor Bradford had ‘elegance, poise, and steely determination’
The novelist died aged 91 on Sunday.
- France 24
UAE names three Uzbek nationals as suspects in murder of Israeli rabbi
United Arab Emirates authorities revealed on Monday the identities of the three suspects arrested for the murder of UAE-based rabbi Tzvi Kogan. All three suspects "are Uzbek nationals,” the interior ministry said in a statement in the official WAM news agency. United Arab Emirates authorities identified on Monday the three suspects in the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the Gulf country, saying they were from Uzbekistan.The suspects were arrested on Sunday after the body of UAE-based rabb
- The Canadian Press
France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Monday that she could bring down France's minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill.
- Sky News
Davina McCall says she has short-term memory problems after brain tumour surgery
Davina McCall has said her short-term memory is "a bit remiss" as she recovers from brain tumour surgery. Speaking from her bed, the visibly emotional TV presenter posted a short video updating her Instagram followers on her condition, saying it had been a "mad" time.
- Reuters
Indian parliament disrupted over Adani bribery charges, TotalEnergies pauses business with group
NEW DELHI/PARIS (Reuters) -India's parliament was suspended on Monday after disruption by lawmakers demanding a discussion of bribery allegations against the Adani Group, while major partner TotalEnergies halted investments into the ports-to-power conglomerate. The Indian business group's billionaire chairman, Gautam Adani, and seven other people were last week charged by U.S. authorities with agreeing to pay around $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials. The charges related to alleged payments to obtain contracts that could yield $2 billion of profit over 20 years, as well as to develop India's largest solar power project.
- PA Media: UK News
Government launches ‘new and improved’ task force to cut aviation emissions
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh pledged to work with industry to make the UK ‘a global leader in sustainable travel’.
- Reuters
Israel moving towards Hezbollah ceasefire but issues remain, spokesperson says
Israel is moving towards a ceasefire in the war with Lebanon's Hezbollah but there are still issues to address, the government said on Monday, while the Israeli ambassador to the United States was quoted saying a deal could transpire within days. Efforts to clinch a truce appeared to be advancing last week when U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein declared significant progress after talks in Beirut before holding meetings in Israel and then returning to Washington. Hostilities have intensified in parallel with the diplomatic movement, however: over the weekend, Israel carried out powerful airstrikes, one of which killed at least 29 people in central Beirut - while the Iran-backed Hezbollah unleashed one of its biggest rocket salvoes yet on Sunday, firing 250 missiles.
- The Independent
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? viewers confused over Strictly question ‘error’
ITV has explained reason for ‘mistake’
- The Telegraph
Elon Musk backs petition calling for general election blaming UK’s ‘police state’
Elon Musk has appeared to back a petition calling for a fresh UK general election.
- Reuters
TD Bank prepares to hire compliance monitors as US CEO reassures staff
TD Bank is preparing to install U.S. government-ordered monitors and has moved to reassure employees that it had enough resources to comply with laws prohibiting money laundering, according to two sources familiar with the situation. TD has focused on training programs, including using real-life examples and simulations, to help staff identify red flags.
- The Canadian Press
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel
DALLAS (AP) — Just as there are good odds the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the United States.
- The Guardian
Wales may introduce visitor levy for people staying overnight
Proposal would give councils option to charge 75p-£1.25 a night to help alleviate pressure on local services
- HuffPost UK
Majority Of Brits Believe The NHS Is In No Fit State To Deliver Assisted Dying
But two-thirds of the public still support the general principle.
- The Guardian
Norway launches Jon Fosse prize for literary translators
The award will be the biggest of its kind in Europe and aims to celebrate the work of an overlooked and underpaid profession facing an existential threat from AI
- The Independent
Trump to kick transgender troops from military as Republicans defend intel nominee Tulsi Gabbard: Live updates
President-elect planning to reinstate ban on trans soldiers as GOP senators back Gabbard despite past expressions of support for Vladimir Putin and Russia
- The Telegraph
DHL cargo plane crashes into house, killing at least one
A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house in Vilnius, Lithuania, a month after European intelligence agencies warned that Russia was trying to sabotage cargo flights with small bombs.
- The Guardian
Barclays fined £40m for ‘reckless’ failures in 2008 Qatari fundraising
Bank’s shares rise as it disputes FCA finding it should have disclosed more about deal during financial crisis
- The Canadian Press
Charlotte airport workers strike over low wages as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.
- Women's Health
Mercury Retrograde Is Here—And This Is What Each Sign Can Expect
Mercury will be in retrograde from November 25 to December 15. Here's how each sign will be impacted, according to an astrologer.