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just now (975+ words) At least 65 people have been killed in a huge fire that engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong - the city's deadliest blaze in more than 70 years. Some residents remain trapped inside the buildings, with more than 270 people unaccounted for, while 70 people are injured. Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling the blaze, which is now largely under control at all of the affected buildings at Wang Fuk Court. The housing complex had been undergoing extensive renovations when the fire began. The exact cause is unclear but police say materials on outside of the buildings may have facilitated its spread. Three construction company executives have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence. What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires The blaze broke out at 14:51 local time (06:51 GMT) on Wednesday, with flames and thick clouds of grey smoke seen…...

just now (645+ words) For a pair of teams who share the same division and have represented the American League in the World Series a combined eight times over the last 40 years, the relationship between the Blue Jays and Red Sox has been remarkably tame. There's no signature clash, no recent season where one stood in the doorway and blocked the other, and no real palpable animosity between the fanbases. In fact, one of the best baseball clips in recent memory was David Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bringing Red Sox and Blue Jay fans together via a joyous trolling of the Yankees following Game 4 of the ALDS in New York. (The enemy of your enemy is often your friend!) But what if all this was about to change? Perhaps this week, with both teams making strong swings to improve their rotation just over…...

just now (282+ words) Global warming caused mainly by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, that is, by human activity, is one of the main causes of melting ice. A process that, in the long ter ... A process that, in the long term, could have irreversible consequences for our planet Among the countries most concerned about this, and one of those that has raised the alarm about what is happening in the Atlantic, is Iceland In fact, the European nation has declared a specific climate event as an existential threat to its security, as Xavi Fonseca, PhD in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Santiago, explains."Iceland has just declared the possible collapse of the AMOC as a national security issue," he warns AMOC stands for the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, "a system of ocean currents that transports warm water from…...

just now (85+ words) [Likud MK Boaz Bismuth, chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, leads a meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2025 (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)]The controversial bill is expected to be voted on next week, despite significant changes made since a previous draft passed through preliminary discussions. Updated haredi draft exemption law advances for second, third Knesset readings The controversial bill is expected to be voted on next week, despite significant changes made since a previous draft passed through preliminary discussions....

just now (571+ words) A Manchester nightclub that introduced a no mobile phone policy has issued a renewed pledge for people to be mindful of the rules. Amber's, a 1,000 capacity venue on Oxford Road, opened earlier this year, with a ban on filming inside the venue in order to "protect the vibe" and encourage guests to focus on the music. Attendees are given a sticker to put over their phone camera when they enter the club. But as bigger DJs have been booked, the venue said they've observed videos of their sets appearing on TikTok. It continued: "While the majority of people that attend Amber's keep their phones away, there a select few that don't. This is of course disappointing." The nightclub asked guests to "think about the space and the people around you" before removing stickers from their phone cameras. "From now on,…...

just now (1018+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has said that the Budget "asked everybody to make a contribution" in order to protect public services and help people struggling with the cost of living. Rachel Reeves's Budget put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hiked levies by "26 billion after weaker economic forecasts left holes in her previous spending plans. The Prime Minister argued that his Government had "done the least possible we can" to impact people and had "done it in a fair way". The increases are also needed to pay for increased welfare spending, with the abolition of the two-child benefit cap costing "3 billion a year by 2029/30. Sir Keir said he was "not going to apologise" for taking 450,000 children out of poverty, as he hit back at claims the measure was announced to appease restive Labour MPs. Asked whether he…...

just now (868+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has said that the Budget "asked everybody to make a contribution" in order to protect public services and help people struggling with the cost of living. Rachel Reeves's Budget put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hiked levies by "26 billion after weaker economic forecasts left holes in her previous spending plans. The Prime Minister argued that his Government had "done the least possible we can" to impact people and had "done it in a fair way". The increases are also needed to pay for increased welfare spending, with the abolition of the two-child benefit cap costing "3 billion a year by 2029/30. Sir Keir said he was "not going to apologise" for taking 450,000 children out of poverty, as he hit back at claims the measure was announced to appease restive Labour MPs. Asked whether he…...

just now (161+ words) As one of the largest producers in the Permian Basin, an area known for natural gas volumes that often exceed pipeline capacity, Chevron aims to turn this regional advantage into a strategic opportunity. The project expands on the company's existing strengths while addressing rising power demands from hyperscalers, especially as U.S. grid constraints become more pressing. Chevron is not alone in this strategic evolution. A few oilfield service companies are capitalizing on the data center boom as well. Shares of Chevron have gained around 18.6% in the past six months, outperforming the'Oil/Energy'sector's growth of 13%. From a valuation perspective " in terms of forward price-to-earnings ratio " Chevron is trading at a premium compared with the'industry'average. The stock is also trading above its five-year mean of 11.86. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chevron's 2025 earnings has been revised about 2% upward over the past 30 days. The stock…...

just now (1883+ words) Black Friday isn't all about pricey electronics. Here are all our favourite 2025 deals under "50 How to shop smart this Black Friday The best Black Friday deals on the products we love Garmin watches and iPhones whose prices fall from insanely unaffordable to merely very expensive may be the headline-grabbers of Black Friday, but they're not exactly cheap. In a cost-of-living crisis, the true bargains of the sales season are those useful and joy-giving items discounted to genuinely affordable prices. Here we've assembled the best sub-"50 bargains we've found so far, with prices falling even further as you scroll down the page. These deals span the Christmas gifting gamut from premium vodka to Sealskinz socks, plus the Filter's top-rated household items and tech " all now for less than the price of a takeaway. At the Filter, we believe in buying sustainably,…...

just now (834+ words) A new report has warned of the "shrinking window to prevent millions more people from facing acute food insecurity" On November 12 2025, the UN"s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) published a joint report that raises alarm bells about the state of global food security. Both agencies warn of a "shrinking window to prevent millions more people from facing acute food insecurity. The report identifies sixteen regions around the world where the risk of a severe food crisis is growing. This could lead to major humanitarian emergencies if urgent and coordinated action is not taken. Armed conflict is the main cause of food shortage in most of the countries mentioned in the report. Prolonged violence, the destruction of arable land, mass displacement and the blocking of humanitarian corridors all drastically reduce access to food. Sudan…...