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Thursday, 7th November, 2025


  






BBC News


Prince William Arrives in Brazil for Earthshot Prize Ceremony


  • Prince William landed in Rio de Janeiro to attend the Earthshot 

Prize event, promoting environmental innovation. His visit includes

meetings with local leaders and youth climate activists. The

Earthshot Prize aims to spotlight scalable solutions to global 

ecological challenges.


  • David Beckham Receives Knighthood from King Charles


Football icon David Beckham was knighted at Windsor Castle for 

his contributions to sport and charity. The ceremony was attended by 

royal family members and key figures from the football world. 

Beckham expressed gratitude and called it “the proudest moment of 

my life”.





Reuters


  • Israel Surrounds Gaza City as Blinken Pushes for Humanitarian Pause


Israeli forces have encircled Gaza City, intensifying their campaign 

against Hamas. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel 

urging temporary ceasefires to allow aid access. Global diplomats 

are already discussing post-war governance scenarios.


  • Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted in Historic Crypto Fraud Case

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all counts in 

one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history. Prosecutors 

proved he misused billions in customer funds to prop up his hedge 

fund and political donations. Sentencing is expected early next year, 

with potential decades in prison.






CNN


  • 42 Million Americans at Risk as Food Assistance Runs Out


Millions of Americans face food insecurity as federal assistance 

programs near depletion. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over 

budget negotiations, prolonging the crisis. Advocacy groups are 

urging immediate action to prevent widespread hunger.


  • Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 66 in Philippines, Heads Toward Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 dead in the Philippines, with 

thousands displaced and infrastructure severely damaged. Rescue 

efforts are ongoing as the storm moves toward Vietnam’s central 

coast. Authorities warn of further flooding and landslides in 

vulnerable regions.






The Guardian

  • Mass Arrests at Palestine Action Protest in London


Dozens of activists were detained during a large-scale protest 

against UK arms exports to Israel. The demonstration targeted a 

weapons manufacturer linked to military operations in Gaza. 

Protesters included elderly citizens and students, calling for an end 

to complicity in war crimes.


  • UK Government Faces Backlash Over Asylum Seeker Deportation Plan

The UK government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has 

sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups and legal 

experts. Critics argue the policy violates international law and fails 

to address the root causes of migration. The High Court is set to 

review the legality of the scheme, with a ruling expected later this 

month





The New York Times

  • Trump and Xi Reach Trade Agreement, But Nuclear Tensions Rise


Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to ease tariffs and cooperate 

on fentanyl control. However, new nuclear threats have emerged, 

casting a shadow over the diplomatic progress. Analysts warn that 

proliferation risks could escalate despite trade relief.


  • NYC Mayoral Race: Mamdani vs Cuomo Nears Climax


New Yorkers voted in a high-stakes mayoral election featuring 

progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent Andrew 

Cuomo. Early polls showed Mamdani leading, driven by youth 

support and promises of tax reform. Final results are expected after 

polls close at 9 PM ET




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