Abigail Spanberger Elected Virginia’s First Female Governor

Summary: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in a closely watched contest. Spanberger becomes the first woman elected governor of Virginia, succeeding term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Election Outcome Former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger secured victory over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, according to projections from major U.S. […]

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Ireland Launches Largest-Ever Survey of Primary and Pre-School Parents on Future of Education

Summary: Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee TD has launched Ireland’s largest-ever survey of parents, guardians, and school communities to assess demand for different types of primary school provision, including patronage, co-education, and Irish-medium education. The online survey, open from 4 November to 16 December 2025, aims to expand parental choice and guide future […]

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Lambda Secures Multibillion-Dollar Microsoft–NVIDIA Deal to Expand AI Infrastructure

Summary: AI cloud provider Lambda has signed a multibillion-dollar, multi-year agreement with Microsoft, backed by NVIDIA technology, to deploy tens of thousands of advanced GPUs, including the new NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems. The deal significantly expands Microsoft’s Azure AI capacity and cements Lambda’s role as a key player in the global race for high-performance AI […]

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UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Kentucky, Leaving at Least Three Dead and 11 Injured

Summary: A UPS cargo aircraft crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, according to state officials. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has warned that the casualty toll is likely to rise as emergency crews continue recovery operations. The Incident The aircraft, identified as UPS […]

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Amazon Shares Surge on Record US$38 Billion OpenAI Cloud Deal

Summary: Amazon has signed a seven-year, US$38 billion (A$58.1 billion) agreement with OpenAI, granting the ChatGPT maker access to massive computing power through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The deal, one of the largest in the AI sector to date, sent Amazon shares to a record high, underscoring the surging demand for advanced cloud infrastructure to […]

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Apple to Launch First-Ever Budget MacBook in Early 2026

Summary: Apple is preparing to release its first low-cost Mac laptop in the first half of 2026, marking a strategic shift into the budget computing market. The device, expected to be priced well under US$1,000, will compete directly with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs, targeting students, educators, and casual users. A Strategic Shift Apple has […]

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Sir David Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle

Summary: Former England football captain David Beckham has been formally knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, receiving the honour for his services to sport and charity. The long-anticipated recognition makes him officially Sir David Beckham, while his wife, Victoria, now holds the title Lady Beckham. Windsor, 4 November 2025 — David Beckham, one […]

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World News in Brief: Self-sufficiency call for healthcare funding, Australia treaty with Indigenous Peoples, Haiti women at risk

According to the UN health agency, healthcare aid from abroad is projected to see a decline of between 30 and 40 per cent this year, compared with 2023. This has already resulted in reductions of up to 70 per cent in key health services in some of the 108 low and middle-income countries that feature […]

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Cameroon’s Disputed Election Leaves 48 Dead in Protests as Biya Declared Winner

Summary: At least 48 civilians have been killed in Cameroon following a violent crackdown on protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, according to United Nations sources. The 92-year-old leader has been declared winner of the October 12, 2025 presidential election, securing an unprecedented eighth term in office, while opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary […]

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Around 224 million women still don’t access family planning

The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.” ‘Contraceptives save lives’ The unavailability of contraception leads […]

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