Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China
Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect
Los Angeles says so long to coal
Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
In Colombia, anger and disbelief at Trump threats of U.S. strikes
Contributor: In Israel and the U.S., parallel cases of malice against Palestinians
Friday briefing: After constant leaks and a resignation, is the OBR still fit for purpose?
Frasers’ boss blasts ‘shambolic’ Reeves as retailers face a dismal Christmas

Michael Murray (pictured) was the latest business leader to complain of the unsettling impact of speculation ahead of last week’s event.
Source: Daily Mail
I sent box of jewellery to a vintage website but it lost the package and has offered me only £85: SALLY SORTS IT

In September I had a box of jewellery collected by reselling website Vintage Cash Cow for valuation. I didn’t hear anything for a month, so telephoned.
Source: Daily Mail
Fiscal headroom is a matter of guesswork | Brief letters
UK refrains from hitting high street on Black Friday as fears grow over economy
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Governments guilty of betraying our youngsters

It is not all Labour’s fault – one cannot blame the party for Covid or Vladimir Putin – but this Government looks set on making a bad situation worse.
Source: Daily Mail
Ashes 2025 live score: Australia making progress in first innings as England all out for 334 on day two

A 50 from Jake Weatherald has given Australia the advantage as they chase England’s first innings score of 334
Source: The Independent
Pep Guardiola at a loss to explain what happened to Man City in madcap win
City were 5-1 up and cruising shortly after half-time but ended up clinging on for a 5-4 victory.
Source: The Independent
Monday’s briefing: Chelsea hold Arsenal after Man Utd triumph at Crystal Palace
Liverpool eased some of the pressure on head coach Arne Slot.
Source: The Independent
England desperate to avenge ‘rubbish’ first Test performance, says Ben Stokes
Stokes insists the players feel the same pain as England’s fans after a two-day defeat in Perth.
Source: The Independent
No ducking batting problems for England as first Test pitch rated ‘very good’
England have flown from Perth to Brisbane to begin the build-up to the second Test.
Source: The Independent
‘It’s a hard one’ – Peter Siddle defends England’s preparations for second Test
The tourists have passed up the opportunity to send any of their first-choice Test team to face a Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.
Source: The Independent













