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URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Monday 9 November 2026
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Kent winemaker turns to carbon capture technology
Ashford-based Cork and Capture says the technology has been developed for the drinks industry.
Last chance to have say on cycle route plans
People are urged to have their say on plans for a new Dover cycle route before a consultation ends.
Oxford Street spend up since traffic ban, data shows
The figures were compared with the same week last year, before a stretch was pedestrianised.
Young athletes to lose indoor track to new gym
A charity says hundreds of young people will have nowhere to train in winter once the track closes.
Air ambulance patient becomes charity's trustee
Paul Reynolds now says he wants to give back to Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex.
Croydon tram crash 10 years on: Families say justice was not done
Seven people died when a tram came off the tracks on a sharp bend in Croydon on 9 November 2016.
Lost pearls and pearly queens: A year in the life of the lady mayor of London
As lady mayor, Dame Sue has been encouraging more young people to consider a career in the City.
Photos reveal The Smiths' 'dramatic' Manchester farewell
Rarely-seen images from what proved to be the iconic band's penultimate show surface 40 years on.
Search for buried asbestos at derelict factory site
The former Turner Brothers factory in Rochdale has been referred to as "Rochdale's Chernobyl".
Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.
Fixing UK’s youth jobs crisis demands much more investment, TUC boss warns
Paul Nowak also calls on government to avoid arbitrary benefit cuts before much-anticipated Milburn report is published this weekFixing Britain’s youth jobs crisis will require ministers to drastically increase investment in employment support while avoiding arbitrary cuts to benefits, the head of the trade union movement has said.Before an important official report expected next week, the genera…
British people don’t trust Palantir – it’s not too late to reverse the NHS’s dependence on it | Ben Coleman
We can’t allow our health data to be locked into the control of a US tech firm. It won’t be easy, but next spring the job of clawing it back must beginBen Coleman is Labour MP for Chelsea and Fulham and a member of the health and social care committeeNext March, Palantir’s £330m contract to run NHS England’s federated data platform (FDP) ends. Ministers must decide by Christmas whether to extend…
Democrats to attend Cop31 climate talks boosted by midterms and eager to make up for Trump-era setbacks
US government will have no official presence at UN’s annual climate summit, this year’s Cop31 held in Antalya, TurkeyThe US will be absent from key UN climate talks that start on Monday, a further sign of Donald Trump’s scornful dismissal of the climate crisis. But Democrats’ crushing win in the US midterm elections has delivered a timely shot of optimism to countries now looking beyond the Trump…
Ana Lua Caiano – Devagar Que A Vida É Curta
Ana Lua Caiano Devagar Que A Vida É Curta Portuguese singer-producer draws on Zeca Afonso and modern production production techniques to produce a thrilling call to action Devagar Que A Vida É Curta by Ana Lua Caiano Devagar Que A Vida É Curta translates loosely as ‘Go slowly as life is short’. The title track does anything but go slowly, a frantic 43 seconds where Ana Lua Caiano’s assertive, mul…
Perchennog cwt yng Nghrymych yn cael hawl i fyw yno'n barhaol
Roedd Geoffrey Finnimore wedi byw yn y cwt hunangynhaliol ers 2020 ond erioed wedi dweud wrth yr awdurdodau.
'Mae llefrith yn dda i ni' - galw am barhau â'r cynllun rhoi llaeth am ddim
Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymgynghori ar y cynllun llaeth am ddim i ysgolion a'n ystyried a ddylid sefydlu Cynllun Llaeth Ysgol Cymru neu ddod â'r cynllun i ben.
Millions in India celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights – in pictures
The spiritual triumph of ‘light over darkness’ is celebrated during Diwali, which people mark by lighting traditional lamps, decorating homes and gathering with family and friends Continue reading...
China’s producer prices hit four-year high
Weak domestic demand weighs on the world’s second-largest economy even as energy crisis drives up costs
APOD: 2026 November 9 – Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 9 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Rigel and the […]
Burnham’s homelessness pledge to ‘get everyone in for Christmas’ in jeopardy
Minister says Labour hoping to offer bed to every rough sleeper in England but cites chronic housing shortageAndy Burnham’s pledge to tackle rough sleeping by getting “everyone in for Christmas” is in jeopardy amid rising numbers of people on the streets and a severe housing shortage.Official figures show an increase of nearly 1,000 people sleeping rough in England between January and June, the l…
‘I’m going to tell the truth. Screw this!’ Billie Jean King at 82 on coming out, tearing up tennis – and her one big regret
She was the world No 1, whose fight for equal prize money changed women’s lives. As competitive as ever in her ninth decade, she discusses sexuality, tenacity and what it was like to finally graduate college this yearEvery day, Billie Jean King tries to come up with a “gratitude list” in her head, identifying the people who have played a part in making her life so fulfilling. On the day we speak,…
From the streets of Lagos to the Chanel catwalk: how a creative’s thrift-shop style took her to Paris
Rachel Ojuromi and her stylist friend Debby Fasingha recreated high-end designs in effortlessly cool videos shot around the city. Then the fashion house came callingBefore Paris, there was Lagos, with its busy markets, roadside stalls and maze of disorderly streets. And then there was Rachel Ojuromi, sashaying through it all and turning the everyday into an unlikely catwalk.For the past six month…
Starbucks plans to hire 7,500 staff in major UK expansion plan
Coffee shop chain targets growth north of London with extra 500 outlets in big boost for youth employmentStarbucks has set out plans to hire 7,500 new baristas over the next five years, in a boost to youth employment as the chain pins hopes for future growth on the north of the country.The US coffee shop chain, which employs more than 18,000 people in the UK, said the hiring spree would focus on…
‘Thicky thicky dumb dumb’ satirist Cody Dahler on his viral videos: ‘my material is presented to me on a silver platter!’
The writer and podcaster on why politics is made to seem more complicated than it is and his mission to unpack world events for everyoneWhy did you get into comedy? My mum was a professional dancer and always encouraged me to perform. Given that I have zero rhythm, comedy was my other option. She wrote me a poem called Mrs Brown’s Moggy, about a cat that was often very soggy, for my school’s tale…
Democrat triumph offers China ‘window to catch up’ on AI
Analysts warn of impact on exporters if newly elected politicians take tougher line on US data centre construction
UK faces China expertise crunch after exodus of senior diplomats
Shortage of Beijing specialists from Whitehall undermines Britain’s ability to make policy at time of geopolitical upheaval
What markets want from the Democrats
Four policy priorities for the party to safeguard growth and sustain investor confidence
Tech’s teetering towers
The AI race is defined by vertical integration. Will it withstand a storm?
The great British corporate sell-off
Companies worth half a trillion pounds have been snapped up by foreign buyers over the past decade
Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum
The ozone hole ranked seventh largest by area in 48 years of monitoring, but it was not as deep as other large holes on record.
Asian stocks rebound after AI rout
Declines last week had pushed many indices into bear market territory
Wales should make fly-half change - Shanklin
Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin says he would bring in fly-half Dan Edwards for the Nations Championship match against New Zealand.
Smiling Rees-Zammit has no fear of All Blacks
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit feels confident and looks sharp ahead of Wales' Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand.
Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.
Godzilla Minus Zero takes US box office by storm in opening weekend
The foreign-language film topped the North American box office with $31.6m in takings, generating $63m worldwideJapan’s most recognisable film star shows no sign of losing its ability to captivate global audiences, after Godzilla Minus Zero – a foreign language film - swept to the top of the US box office on its opening weekend.The film – the 39th in a franchise stretching back to 1954 – generate…
‘I can’t bear it’: young family takes refuge in bedroom as choking haze engulfs Indonesian city
Mother tells of desperate efforts to keep her five-month-old son healthy as residents of Palangkaraya flock to clean-air ‘safe houses’ to escape toxic hazeEvery day in Palangkaraya starts with an air quality check. For people who can afford one, a handheld device can test the air for toxic particles floating into their lungs. For others, a look out the window will reveal skies turned orange with…
Trump tells 60 Minutes that deportation policy was ‘too tough’
President makes unusual acknowledgement that one of the defining policies of his second administration had become a political liabilityDonald Trump has admitted that his deportation policy was “too tough” and has offered to strike an immigration deal with Democrats in a concession following the Republicans’ disastrous defeat in the midterm elections.In an interview on the CBS network’s 60 Minutes…
New Zealand’s Opportunity party takes aim at populist politics on historic first day in parliament
Minor party leader Qiulae Wong says ‘populism doesn’t deliver results’ and that her vision for a low emissions future will drive its talks with major partiesA history-making centrist party that could decide the fate of New Zealand’s next government has taken aim at global populism on its first day in parliament, as New Zealand reckons with the aftermath of an uncertain general election.A nail-bit…
Wanted review – generic crime musical lacks outlaw grit
James Earl Jones theatre, New York CityA ‘mostly true’ tale of 19th-century sisters running from the law is underserved in a production stuffed with superfluous showboatingThe new retooled musical Wanted, from writer Angelica Chéri and composer Ross Baum, opens with a blare of excitement: a Greek chorus of sorts, clad in billowing white garments like spirits from the great beyond, lay their scene…
Trump says he was ‘too tough’ on immigrants as he floats amnesty deal
President concedes US voters were turned off by deportations, Iran war and ‘bad messaging’ on the economy in midterm elections
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
Pope Leo delivers stinging rebuke of Milei’s austerity measures during Argentina visit
Pontiff tells Argentina’s president the economy must benefit all on second stop of 12-day Latin America tourPope Leo XIV has delivered a stinging critique of Argentine president Javier Milei’s harsh austerity measures, insisting growth must benefit all in a speech met with rapturous applause in Buenos Aires.“The economy must be at the service of the people, rather than people being at the service…
Russell Brand due back in court for rape sentencing
Russell Brand will return to court today to find out his sentence for rape and sexual assault.
Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says
The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back".
Ukraine war briefing: post war ‘security guarantees’ a key focus in upcoming Abu Dhabi talks, says Rubio
US secretary of state says some progress made on what security infrastructure could look like in Ukraine and Europe after the war. What we know on day 1,720US secretary of state Marco Rubio said some progress had been made on what the “security infrastructure” of Ukraine and Europe could look like after the war with Russia, adding that talks this week could lead to further advances. Rubio’s comme…
Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
Jill says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.
A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.
What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.
Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after nine seasons
‘Time to throw myself into something new,’ 32-year-old presenter announces on social media while hailing her ‘unforgettable time’ on the showMaya Jama has announced she is stepping down as the host of Love Island after three years.The 32-year-old presenter of the reality TV show made the announcement on Instagram. Continue reading...
The Papers: 'There are more like Brand' and 'Steep cuts to EV targets'
A minister warns "there are more like [Russell] Brand" and the government plans "cuts to EV targets" - some of Monday's headlines.
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.
Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report
Stroke Association says widespread lack of rehabilitation hinders patients’ chances of regaining physical and mental functionFewer than one in 15 stroke survivors are getting the amount of therapy the NHS should provide to maximise their chances of recovery, a report has revealed.The figure was a “damning” indictment of the widespread lack of rehabilitation for patients, which was hindering their…