The courts service has warned that without extra funding the system will struggle to cope with a “sustained increase in serious and complex criminal business”.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-under-pressure-to-boost-courts-service-funding-amid-case-waits-and-prison-pressures-warning-9328489

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The reparations debate risks diverting attention from modern slavery and ignores the Royal Navy’s historic efforts to free enslaved people

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/reparations-for-slavery-why-britain-has-already-paid-its-dues-in-blood-and-treasure-9326611

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Plan to turn Scotland’s women’s football team into a leading force in the international game within a decade is a step in the right direction

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-a-145-year-old-scottish-footballing-world-first-should-inspire-the-nation-today-9328156

#thescotsman

The Jana Sena president thanks voters and says the strong support for his party is especially valuable

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/civic-poll-verdict-describes-coalition-governments-rule-says-pawan-kalyan/article71662414.ece

An estimated 70% turnout of voters at 11,869 polling stations was recorded by the end of the day

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/rajasthan-villagers-cast-votes-for-phase-three-of-rural-polls-amid-boycott/article71661502.ece

The Nasdaq-listed SaaS company also reported stronger operating margins, growth in high-value customers and improved momentum in its Employee Experience business

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/freshworks-hits-1-billion-arr-ahead-of-2026-target-reports-18-million-q3-profit/article71664133.ece

Seime vykstant diskusijoms dėl 2027 metų valstybės biudžeto projekto, svarstoma galimybė kai kurių paramos šeimoms priemonių įgyvendinimą atidėti, o joms numatytas lėšas nukreipti į kitas sritis, teigia parlamento pirmininkas Juozas Olekas. „Kitas (biudžeto – ELTA) iššūkis, kuris buvo kažkuriuo metu pražiūrėtas, – demografinių problemų sprendimas, paramos šeimai paketas. Dabar diskusijose sakome, kad gal vienas ar […]The post Svarstoma galimybė dalį biudžete numatytų paramos šeimoms priemonių atidėti appeared first on Sekunde.lt.

https://sekunde.lt/svarstoma-galimybe-dali-biudzete-numatytu-paramos-seimoms-priemoniu-atideti/

#Sekunde

As Speaker, Mr. Jeffries, representing a New York ​City congressional district, would preside over a majority that will be sworn in the first week of January, taking the reins from Republicans ⁠who controlled the House for the past four years

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hakeem-jeffries-poised-to-become-first-black-speaker-of-us-house-of-representatives/article71664413.ece

Satheesan says former Governor’s recommendation was made without following due procedure and that the latter should have consulted the State government before making such a move with the President

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralam-cm-flays-ex-governor-arlekar-over-recommendation-to-remove-psc-chief-justifies-ias-reshuffle/article71664373.ece

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 States went for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-mid-term-election-poll-results-2026-full-list-of-winners/article71663723.ece

An APK teardown of the latest YouTube app has uncovered a mysterious project called Tamba, complete with custom branding, private messaging, followers, and group chats, hinting at a possible new social network from Google.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/youtube-might-get-its-own-social-network-since-shorts-wasnt-addictive-enough/

#digitaltrends

Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/katanning-hostel-warden-who-abused-dozens-of-boys-to-be-released-from-jail-20261104-p61bef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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Pressure is mounting on the treasurer to find savings in the budget after the Reserve Bank hiked rates to an 18-year high.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/treasurer-faces-mounting-pressure-after-record-rate-rise-20261104-p61bhd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said on Wednesday that more Filipino students will be able to access…

https://bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/11/04/791385/foreign-universities-to-establish-phl-campuses/

#bworldonline

Tom Papley has failed a roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police. He was also allegedly caught driving on a suspended licence.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/swans-star-tom-papley-fails-roadside-drug-test-20261104-p61bhm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

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What happens if a morning bird spends the night with a night owl? Experts have thoughts.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/should-you-always-go-to-sleep-at-the-same-time-as-your-partner-20261104-p6174z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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Leeds-based businesses including Jasper and The Swine at Bistro have rallied in support of newly launched The Rotisserie Club after a PETA stunt outside the business on opening day.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/businesses-rally-to-support-the-rotisserie-club-after-peta-stunt-on-opening-week-9328955

#yorkshirepost

Several key races – particularly in the Senate – were at the heart of this emphatic win. We track which seats were flipped and retained – and which are still in play.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/here-s-where-all-the-key-midterm-races-stand-20261104-p61b61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

A Filipino structural engineer has won the 2026 Global Sustainability Award of the James Dyson Award for developing…

https://bworldonline.com/technology/2026/11/04/791384/filipino-engineer-wins-global-james-dyson-award-for-building-damage-sensor/

AscentHR has been named a Leader in overall payroll services and an Innovator in multi-country payroll capability by…

https://bworldonline.com/labor-and-management/2026/11/04/791383/ascenthr-earns-nelsonhall-distinctions-for-multi-country-payroll/

AI developers have used up much of the public internet. The real-world work they need next lives in company records, and owners can license it on their own terms.

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/business/ai-has-read-the-open-web-the-next-lesson-is-inside-your-business/

Democrat Dan Koh is set to replace Rep. Seth Moulton, who served in the seat for six terms before launching a senate campaign.The post Democrat Dan Koh to succeed Seth Moulton in Mass. 6th Congressional District appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2026/11/03/democrat-dan-koh-to-succeed-seth-moulton-in-mass-6th-congressional-district/

#boston

Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/us-midterms-2026-live-updates-polls-begin-to-open-across-america-with-key-states-threatening-president-trump-republican-majority-blue-wave-predicted-for-democrats-in-house-and-senate-20261104-p61b0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

From Abdul El-Sayed’s headline showdown in Michigan to unexpectedly tight races in red states like Texas and Kansas, we track all the key races live.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/here-s-where-all-the-key-midterm-races-stand-20261104-p61b61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Lanier Islands Resort will bring back its Magical Nights of Lights holiday attraction this month with an expanded driving tour featuring more than a mile and a half of additional lights and new holiday-themed displays.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/get-out/lanier-islands-resort-expands-magical-nights-of-lights-for-2026-holiday-season/

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Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/us-midterms-2026-live-updates-polls-begin-to-open-across-america-with-key-states-threatening-president-trump-republican-majority-blue-wave-predicted-for-democrats-in-house-and-senate-20261104-p61b0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Republicans appeared to lose their sole seat on the Cook County Board Tuesday as a former District 17 commissioner apparently failed in her bid to succeed the retiring incumbent.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20261103/local-politics/republicans-appear-to-lose-district-17-as-only-seat-on-cook-county-board-and-gain-none/

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Ultimately, an avalanche of Republican money couldn’t pull Trump’s most important demographics out of their homes and into the voting booths.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/all-the-money-said-the-republicans-and-trump-would-win-they-blew-it-20261104-p61b7o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Cutter Gauthier scored a hat trick for the second game in a row and the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12135828/ducks-hold-off-canucks-for-5-4-victory/

#globalnews

The party seized control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in a “blue tsunami” as Americans rebelled against an unpopular president and his war in Iran.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/democrats-sweep-to-power-at-midterms-in-rejection-of-trump-republicans-20261104-p61at7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#brisbanetimes

The summer Stockport County capture had a full start to remember under the Fratton Park lights against Swansea City last night.

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/portsmouth-fc/portsmouth-fc-news-odin-bailey-pompey-swansea-city-birmingham-city-stockport-county-9328908

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Jessica Pegula‘s build-up to the WTA Finals suffered a hit even before a point was played. She had to spend hours at the airport while heading to California after the staff at United Airlines committed a bizarre mishap. They cancelled her flight, but soon reinstated it without letting her know and left with her baggage. […]The post “Actually Did His Job”- Jessica Pegula Takes Aim at United Airlines’ AI Support With Special Tennis Request for Helpful Employee appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-actually-did-his-job-jessica-pegula-takes-aim-at-united-airlines-ai-support-with-special-tennis-request-for-helpful-employee/

İstanbul'da sabahın erken saatlerinde başlayan sağanak yağış, kent genelinde trafik yoğunluğunu yüzde 71'e çıkardı. Sürücüler yağışın etkisiyle trafikte zor anlar yaşarken toplu ulaşım kullanan vatandaşlar metrobüs, metro ve otobüs duraklarında yoğunluk oluşturdu.

https://www.haberler.com/yerel/istanbul-da-sabah-saganagi-trafik-yogunlugunu-20393327-haberi/

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Australia's banks reveal they will raise their interest rates in response to the RBA's decision to lift the cash rate for the fifth time in 2026. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-04/australian-banks-lift-interest-rates-after-rba-cash-rate-hike/107341858

CNN projected that the Democrats will win control of the US Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections

https://www.theage.com.au/world/moment-cnn-projected-democrats-win-control-of-us-senate-20261104-p61bg2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

A regional Victorian couple who fostered seven children over the past five years face charges of horrific child abuse, which has raised concerns about the welfare of Victoria’s most vulnerable children.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/foster-carer-couple-accused-of-shocking-grooming-and-child-abuse-20261104-p61a3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The celebrated Brit actor gives good psycho but it’s how he gets there that is surprising.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/rip-your-jaw-off-stephen-graham-interview-serial-killer-nocturne-20261104-p61a1j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Follow our live coverage of the US midterm elections, where several critical races could have major consequences for Donald Trump’s presidency.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/us-midterms-2026-live-updates-polls-begin-to-open-across-america-with-key-states-threatening-president-trump-republican-majority-blue-wave-predicted-for-democrats-in-house-and-senate-20261104-p61b0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Ballots are being tallied in a midterm election that could reshape parts of Virginia’s constitution and influence the makeup of the state’s congressional delegation.

https://wtop.com/elections/2026/11/midterm-results-could-bring-changes-to-virginias-constitution-congressional-delegation/

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WASHINGTON (AP) — For Donald Trump, Tuesday’s elections will chart the course for the final two years of his presidency. If his party loses control of Congress in the midterm elections, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly...

https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/after-election-day-trump-stares-down-the-specter-of-democratic-probes-and-the-race-to-succeed-him/

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SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) — An Alabama man was charged Monday with setting fire to a Mississippi police department that has faced protests in the months since an officer fatally shot a 1-year-old boy. Garrick Rawls faces an arson charge — a federal offense — in connection with a Halloween day fire that damaged the Senatobia...

https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/activist-charged-with-setting-fire-to-embattled-mississippi-police-department/

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Americans head to the polls Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Democrats are seeking to win the House and Senate, which would give them greater power to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda after two years of Republican control. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/photos-of-americans-voting-on-midterm-election-day/

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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/world-in-pictures-november-4-2026-20261104-p61bay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company’s search engine unless their school system also opts in to using artificial intelligence, the tech giant said Tuesday. The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology...

https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/students-using-google-search-in-classroom-accounts-will-need-access-to-ai-tools-the-company-says/

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