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Published on 6 November 2026 – 10:19 GMT+1•Updated 10:20 A US federal judge has issued a temporary block on the construction of President Donald Trump’s planned “triumphal arch” in Washington. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that there must be a 14-day hold before any building work can begin as the court considers its legality. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) had voted earlier on Thursday to approve the project – a 250-foot-tall arch inspired by Paris’ Arc de Triomphe. Opponents of the project have strongly criticised its proposed location next to the Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place for hundreds…
By Jonathan Benton & AP Published on 6 November 2026 – 9:58 GMT+1 Google, Meta, and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits to block a California law designed to protect children from social media risks, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. The law, which goes into effect on 1 January 2027, bans tech companies from offering addictive feeds, endless scrolling and auto-played videos to children under 16. They must also implement “reasonable measures” to make sure those under 16 are not given access to addictive features by verifying users’ ages. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into state law in September. The companies…
According to Nausėda, the Russians want to observe how the alliance responds to so-called hybrid attacks, which are suspected to have included drone incursions, cyberattacks and arson, among other things. The hybrid war will therefore continue, not only on NATO’s eastern flank but also in Germany, Denmark and other countries, Nausėda explained. Russia is testing “how determined we are and whether we will respond collectively when certain red lines are crossed,” the Lithuanian president said. Nausėda, an economist who has led Lithuania since 2019, also sees no serious willingness in Moscow to enter into negotiations to end its war against…
The crisis has prompted President Santiago Peña to tender his resignation, but Congress has put it on hold while impeachment proceedings move forward, leaving him temporarily in office. Protesters gathered in public squares, holding placards demanding justice and accountability, while graffiti called for the country’s political leaders to step down. One demonstrator held up a Paraguayan football shirt bearing the Ueno Bank logo, with the bank’s name crossed out in protest at the freezing of savers’ funds. Others displayed an effigy of President Santiago Peña and set fire to an image of him. Anger over the financial crisis has fuelled…
The Estonian premier — whose country of 1.3 million people borders Russia and has been subject to Moscow’s persistent attempts to stoke internal unrest — warned against the idea of direct talks, saying it would weaken Europe’s position with Putin. “For once, Europe has a plan which is actually working” by suffocating Russia economically with sanctions, Michal said. Being a mediator means “you are willing to lower the standards, for example, for Russia,” including when it comes to imposing and enforcing punitive sanctions, he said. “You cannot [have] two roles. One role is backing up Ukraine and pressuring Russia. A…
Published on 6 November 2026 – 8:01 GMT+1 On today’s show: Aadel Haleem reports from Doha on how Gulf countries are reacting to the midterms and whether a new US attack on Iran can still be avoided. Shona Murray brings the latest on Ukraine’s need for interceptors, and talks to Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen ahead of next week’s Abu Dhabi talks. Bruce Stokes, Chatham House associate fellow and German Marshall Fund senior fellow, discusses what lessons the Democratic Party will draw ahead of 2028. Eoghan Corry, aviation expert and travel journalist, explains what happens when a plane gets a…
Published on 6 November 2026 – 8:01 GMT+1 Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell about 7% at one point on Friday, as a sell-off in AI and chip stocks spread from Wall Street to Asia. The index pared some of its losses and was down 5.7% by midday in Tokyo. Investors are weighing whether Democrats’ sweeping wins in this week’s US midterm elections could lead to tougher rules on new data centres. The projects have drawn opposition from voters across the political spectrum, and many candidates who won pledged to slow or halt construction. US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) visited stores participating in K-Sale Festa in Seoul’s Hongdae area on November 2, 2026, to promote the shopping festival and Korean consumer goods.K-Sale Festa is held as part of the Korea Grand Festival, a nationwide shopping festival. It brings together online and offline retailers, including hypermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, and online shopping malls; manufacturers, including automakers and home appliance companies; and service providers to hold a large-scale sale. In addition to this sale, this year’s festival is expanding its reach beyond the domestic market through its…
The Kettuvallam, a traditional houseboat, has long been a symbol of tourism in Kerala, with many visitors coming to the Indian state primarily to explore the backwaters. But that’s certainly not the only reason to visit, with the destination offering up ayurvedic-led wellness, home stays with locals, and cultural festivals. “Kerala is a destination for all. If your family came to Kerala and each came with different interests, we can offer something for all of them,” P.C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism and Culture for the Government of Kerala, told Euronews Travel at World Travel Market in London. “You might be…
After a Democratic wave in the U.S. midterms, Westminster is wondering whether Trump’s domestic setbacks could make him more unpredictable on the world stage — and how Britain should handle the final two years of his presidency. Patrick Baker speaks to Simon McDonald, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office, who takes us inside Britain’s diplomatic response to the 2018 midterms and explains what lessons can be learned from Trump’s first term. Then Ed Roman, who recently left his role as director of communications at the British Embassy in Washington, reveals how diplomats are already preparing for the…