Month: November 2026

President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following Republicans’ midterm losses. Miller, a long-time advisor known for his immigration policies, will begin his role on Monday, while Wiles transitions to Trump’s political operation after her resignation.

Thomas Markle, 82, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse images following his arrest in Florida, after evidence was found in the Philippines and Los Angeles.

Health Canada has approved Moderna’s combined influenza and COVID-19 vaccine, along with its mRNA seasonal flu shot, for adults aged 50 and older. This marks Canada as the first country to approve both vaccines on the same day, ahead of availability timelines for the public.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in or near the Strait of Hormuz, following claims of five similar incidents the previous day. Maritime officials have not confirmed these reports, amid rising concerns over regional shipping security.

Developer Thomas Worrall has received retrospective approval from Bath and North East Somerset Council for his seven-bedroom ‘mega mansion’ in a protected area, which was built significantly larger and taller than originally permitted. Local residents claimed over 100 objections, citing planning breaches.

Paul Mackenzie, leader of a Kenyan cult, receives a 200-year sentence for orchestrating the starvation deaths of over 400 followers, including 190 children.

Smallholder farmers in Tanzania face significant challenges in utilising digital agriculture services such as M-Kilimo and e-Kilimo, primarily due to inadequate training and slow response times. Despite millions of registered users, many farmers remain unaware of the platforms’ potential benefits, relying instead on traditional market methods for information.

A study conducted by Quebec public health researchers reveals a significant increase in online gambling among young men in Montreal, where participation has more than doubled. In contrast, the overall gambling rate among adults in the area has decreased by 15% since 2018.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will commute the death sentences of 548 individuals to life without parole, citing moral objections to state-sanctioned killing. While this action does not abolish the death penalty, it aims to address perceived inequities within the legal system. Reactions from officials vary significantly.

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