Farmers Defy Ban with Tractor Convoy in Westminster Budget Day Protests

Farmers staged a dramatic protest in central London on Wednesday, driving tractors into Westminster despite a Met Police ban on agricultural machinery in the area. The convoy, which had earlier been spotted on the M4 motorway, caused significant disruption during the morning rush hour as vehicles parked near Parliament. Protest Against Inheritance Tax Policy The […]

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Global HIV response facing worst setback in decades, UNAIDS warns

Launching its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, UNAIDS said international assistance has sharply declined, with OECD projections showing external health funding could fall by 30–40 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023. The impact has been immediate and severe, especially in low- and middle-income countries highly affected by HIV. […]

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U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing an Additional $2.47 Billion Contract for 15 KC‑46A Pegasus Tankers

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract to deliver 15 additional KC‑46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers, strengthening America’s long‑term air mobility and modernization strategy. Expanding the Fleet The deal, announced on November 25, 2025, is part of the Lot 12 contract award, bringing the total number of KC‑46A multi‑mission refuelers on […]

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Mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew, Arrested by ICE Near Boston

A Brazilian national, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after her arrest near Boston on November 12, 2025, according to her attorney, Todd Pomerleau Yahoo News Australia WHDH 7News WBUR Mediaite The Independent. The Arrest Ferreira, who shares a child with Michael Leavitt, the brother of […]

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A renewed call to end violence against women

  One in three women in Europe. Have experienced gender-based violence. Have had a violent partner in their lifetime. Have suffered sexual harassment at work. When you take into account that this violence continues to be under-reported, these numbers make for even more grim reading – this violence must stop. This is why every year […]

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Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson Announces Death of Wife Lady Joan at 80

Sir Richard Branson has announced the death of his wife and lifelong partner, Lady Joan Branson, at the age of 80. The Virgin Group founder shared the news on social media, describing her as “my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.” A Life Together The couple first met in 1976 at The […]

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New Zealand Mother Sentenced to Life for ‘Suitcase Murders’ of Two Children

A South Korean‑born New Zealand woman, Hakyung Lee, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of her two young children in a case that shocked the nation and became known as the “suitcase murders.” The Crime Lee killed her children, aged eight and six, in 2018, a year after their father died of […]

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Overview, Origins and History of 25 November: The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed every year on 25 November. It raises global awareness about gender-based violence and honors the legacy of the Mirabal sisters, who were assassinated in 1960 for opposing dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. 📅 Origins and History 🌍 Current Relevance ✊ Global Action 🔑 […]

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Travel Alert- Asia Flight Disruptions Today: Over 500 Delays and 57 Cancellations Across Major Hubs

Travelers across Asia are facing significant flight disruptions today, with hundreds of delays and dozens of cancellations concentrated in China, Japan, and South Asia. Weather systems, seasonal congestion, and operational strains are driving the interruptions. Current Flight Disruptions (November 26, 2025) Reasons for Disruptions Forecast for Flyers Advice for Flyers Bottom line: Asia’s air travel […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Chaos: Storms Cause Major Flight Delays and Cancellations Across the US

Today across the United States, more than 10,800 flights are experiencing delays and nearly 200 cancellations, with severe Thanksgiving‑week storms driving most of the disruption. Travelers should expect weather‑related delays at major hubs and plan extra buffer time. Current Flight Disruptions Reasons for Disruptions Forecast for the Day Advice for Flyers Bottom line: With storm […]

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