Thames Water has unveiled intends to push back over around £12 billion of its debts due until March 2028 in a move giving the stricken supplier vital breathing space as it looks to secure a rescue deal. The UK’s biggest water group – which is struggling under a debt mountain of over £20 billion – stated the planned deal will extend repayments on debts that were due in March 2027 for another year.
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Buenos Aires for a historic four-day visit, marking the first papal journey to Argentina since 1987. During his initial public engagements, the pontiff met with President Javier Milei and delivered a speech at Palacio Libertad, where he asserted that the economy must be at the service of people rather than the other way around.
Amitabh Bachchan appeared outside his Mumbai residence on Diwali Sunday to greet fans, marking a notable departure from recent security protocols by omitting the transparent bulletproof glass enclosure. The veteran actor addressed the gathered crowd directly with a microphone, offering festive wishes and acknowledging supporters after weeks of reported health-related delays.
كشف معالي الشيخ هشام بن عبدالرحمن آل خليفة، وكيل وزارة الداخلية لشئون الجنسية والجوازات والإقامة، عن إصدار أكثر من 400 ألف جواز سفر إلكتروني منذ إطلاقه في مارس 2023. وأكد أن الوزارة أتاحت للمواطنين إمكانية تجديد جوازاتهم قبل سنتين من انتهاء صلاحيتها، مشيراً إلى سرعة الإنجاز عبر المنصات الرقمية ومراكز الخدمة.
The Phoenix Symphony is set to resume performances on November 12 after donors provided immediate funds to keep the orchestra active through the end of the year. While the board and musicians have announced a return to the stage, the organization’s long-term stability remains in question as a newly formed commission works to address the financial struggles that led to a recent season suspension.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that the Labor government fully acknowledges the necessity of identifying budget savings as it prepares for the 2028 federal election. In a separate development, former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been recommended for appointment to the Australian War Memorial’s council by Veterans’ Affairs Minister Matt Keogh.
Carly Rae Jepsen has released her latest double album, 'Day & Night,' featuring distinct daytime ballads and nighttime club tracks. The release coincides with new work from UK group Ibibio Sound Machine and the eponymous debut by Adult DVD, offering a diverse range of dance-oriented music.
Dancer and performance artist Rene Eyre is revisiting her autobiographical work, "Say A Little Prayer," for the first time in over thirty years. The updated solo performance, described as a living archive of inherited trauma and memory, will be presented at The Waiting Room in Peckham, London, on November 28, 2026.
The London Museum has been granted a license permitting 24-hour operations as it prepares to open its newly refurbished home in Smithfield later this month. The decision follows a decade-long restoration of the historic Victorian General Market, with officials describing the project as proof of London’s status as a global cultural capital.
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) marked a milestone in UAE education by hosting the nation's largest university graduation ceremony, awarding degrees to more than 6,700 students at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena. Simultaneously, the institution unveiled ambitious plans to expand its professional training capabilities through its In^X Education arm.
UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.
NASA announced on Saturday that SpaceX and Blue Origin are among eight companies eligible to compete for up to $10 billion in lunar delivery contracts. The agency expanded its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program at the MAX POWER aerospace expo to support the construction of a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.
As Nepal’s mountains warm, disease-bearing mosquitoes are expanding their range into high-elevation areas, bringing dengue fever to densely populated regions that were previously safe. The virus has now reached 76 of the country’s 77 districts, marking a dramatic shift in the geographic footprint of insect-borne illnesses driven by climate change and rapid urbanization.
Katy Perry has recalled a past concert moment where she told fans that her ex-husband Russell Brand 'should be in jail,' a statement that has taken on renewed significance following his recent criminal convictions. The singer made the remark during a question-and-answer session at the Blenheim Palace Festival last July, before Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
Cyberattacks targeting vulnerable internet-connected refrigerators have struck blood banks in France and supermarket chains across at least 11 European countries this week. The incidents, which caused temperatures to spike and forced the disposal of vast quantities of food, underscore persistent security failures in critical infrastructure devices.
Early results from South Africa’s November 4 local elections have prompted renewed arguments that voters should judge parties primarily on competence and service delivery.
Election results in the United States and Israel have removed a short-term brake on military action against Iran while creating different political incentives for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
A national survey found high satisfaction with South Africa’s 2026 local government election, even as confidence in the Electoral Commission continued a decade-long decline.
Countries have voted to begin negotiations on an additional international protocol targeting organised environmental crime under the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
The SongTeller Hotel and its Life of Many Colors Museum have opened in Nashville as one of Dolly Parton’s final major projects.
Salt Café in East Preston is staying open through winter for the first time, nearly 70 years after the Steel family bought the seaside kiosk.
George and Amal Clooney attended a performance at New York’s Seaview Studio where the actor took part in a reading of the political comedy Smear!
High-resolution scans have allowed researchers to examine a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy known as the Braided Lady without physically unwrapping her remains.
Estate agents say demand for Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes is pushing some buyers to pay far more for exterior character even when newer properties provide greater space.
Former students and academics have criticised Oxford University and St Hilda’s College over lecturer Matt Rattley’s use of large breast prosthetics and low-cut clothing while teaching.
Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been charged in Florida with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material and released on bond under house arrest.
Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.
King Art selected the Adeptus Mechanicus as the fourth playable faction in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 after considering alternatives including the Death Guard.
New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.
Italy host world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Turin in round four of the 2026 Nations Championship, with both teams forced into injury-related changes.
Investigations into conversational toys have found that some products can produce disturbing or unsafe responses to children, increasing pressure for stronger regulation.
A new ChatGPT feature called Intelligent UI can generate interactive tools with controls, charts and graphics directly inside a conversation.
Alaska’s capital relies on barges, aircraft and community exchange to feed residents in a region with no road connection to the wider state network.
