Month: November 2026

President Trump is set to attend the Army-Navy game on December 12 at MetLife Stadium, where active-duty troops and veterans will be in attendance. The event is significant for its military tributes, and Trump has previously participated as commander-in-chief. White House comment is pending.

Andrew Gardiner, 59, was killed after being struck by a car while walking home in Folkestone on Sunday. Known as the town’s ‘best-known postie’, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

At least 25 planes across Europe have made emergency landings due to bomb threats, later deemed hoaxes, with no genuine threats discovered.

Democrats achieved significant victories in the recent midterm elections, gaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, they lack the two-thirds majority required to override presidential vetoes, complicating efforts to influence US policy on conflicts in Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine.

The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters reported a decline in individuals seeking domestic violence shelter assistance, attributing it to the high cost of living. Many survivors are unable to leave abusive situations due to affordability challenges, with 82% of admission requests in 2025-26 not leading to shelter placements.

Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives by flipping over two dozen Republican-held seats during the 2026 midterm elections. Significant victories occurred across Texas and various Northeastern districts, marking a shift in political dynamics following recent redistricting efforts.

Reece and Darrell Williams have been sentenced for a knife attack near King’s Cross station, with Reece receiving a life sentence of at least 12 years for grievous bodily harm. Darrell was sentenced to eight years as the getaway driver. The assault on their 27-year-old victim, captured on CCTV, was described as brutal and unprovoked.

Ninoslava Jovic, 41, is now on Europol’s Most Wanted list for her alleged role in a £33 million jewellery heist at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht.

EUROPEAN OUTLOOK

This morning, Europe faces ongoing discussions on energy security

A fire at a Kelowna supportive housing complex last month displaced 50 residents, prompting the termination of their rental agreements due to a frustrated tenancy. While some residents have secured alternative accommodations, others face uncertain options as winter approaches, with the facility not expected to reopen until 2027.