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Lead Three hours ago in London, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled a package of asylum changes described by several national newspapers as the most far-reaching in a generation. The measures include visa bans on nationals from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo if those states refuse to improve removals co‑operation, and proposals that … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 16 at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles, Tom Cruise received an Academy Honorary Award in a ceremony that underscored his four-decade career and his personal devotion to cinema. The honor was presented by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is working with Cruise on an untitled film slated for Oct. 2026. Cruise … Read more
Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after China travel warning over Taiwan Lead: Japanese shares tied to tourism and retail fell sharply on Monday after Beijing warned its citizens against travel to Japan, amid escalating tensions over Taiwan. The sell-off hit department stores, cosmetics groups, airlines and theme-park operators, reflecting China’s importance as a source … Read more
On Sunday afternoon a diver located the body of a young girl who had been pulled into the Pacific by large surf two days earlier near Garrapata State Beach, Monterey County authorities said. The girl, now confirmed as 7 years old, was found about 100 yards offshore shortly after 1 p.m., roughly a half-mile north … Read more
President Trump on Sunday reversed weeks of resistance and urged House Republicans to back a measure compelling the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, saying the party “has nothing to hide.” The shift came as a growing number of G.O.P. lawmakers, stung by a recent dump of Epstein-related emails, prepared to force … Read more
On Sunday night in Philadelphia (Nov. 17, 2025) the Eagles relied on a disruptive defense to beat the Detroit Lions 16–9. Philadelphia’s front pressured quarterback Jared Goff all game, sacked him twice and forced multiple fourth-down stops, while Jalen Hurts supplied the only touchdown on a 1-yard run in the second quarter. The Eagles rushed … Read more
Lead On November 17, 2025, Tokyo announced it will dispatch a senior diplomat to engage with Beijing after China issued a travel advisory telling nationals to avoid Japan and urging students in Japan to exercise caution. The move came as Japan protested Beijing’s response to remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan. Chief Cabinet … Read more
Lead Philadelphia’s defense dominated Jared Goff and the Detroit offense on Sunday Night Football, securing a 16-9 victory that moved the Eagles to 8-2. The win was decided by stout defensive play, three Jake Elliott field goals and a single Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on a late second-quarter push. Detroit struggled on crucial downs, converting … Read more
Lead On Nov. 16, 2025 at Empower Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-19 when wide receiver Troy Franklin hauled in a 32-yard fourth-quarter reception. The play, set up by quarterback Bo Nix, effectively decided the game and left Chiefs supporters and commentators disputing whether officials missed a foul. … Read more
President Trump on Sunday broke from weeks of public silence and urged House Republicans to back legislation compelling the Justice Department to release records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, while also defending Tucker Carlson after his interview with Nick Fuentes. The president’s sudden endorsement of the release — framed on social media as proof that the … Read more
Lead Michael Mayer’s reimagining of the 1984 musical Chess opened at the Imperial Theater on November 16. The Broadway revival stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, and recasts the show’s Cold War drama through a modern, self-aware lens. While the marquee promises a mature, sophisticated rendering, the production repeatedly toggles between sincere melodrama … Read more
Lead: Lionsgate’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t opened at No.1 on the global box office with a $75.5 million weekend haul, claiming the top spot both domestically and overseas. The film generated $54.2 million from 64 international territories, led by a $19.2 million return in China. Released nearly a decade after the prior … Read more
Lead Sophie Grégoire, 50, publicly addressed Justin Trudeau’s newly reported relationship with Katy Perry on Arlene Dickinson’s podcast, saying the attention will not upend her peace. Speaking after reports that the prime minister and Perry were seen together in July and later photographed aboard Perry’s yacht, Grégoire acknowledged the emotional impact but emphasized personal choice … Read more
Lead On Nov. 16, 2025, U.S. Southern Command reported that a U.S. strike in the eastern Pacific killed three people alleged to be involved in maritime drug trafficking. The announcement said the attack was carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and included video posted to … Read more
Lead Sunday Night Football at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 16, 2025 featured a tense Week 11 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Through the second quarter the Eagles led 13–6 after Jalen Hurts converted a goal-line Tush Push and Jake Elliott added two field goals. Key defensive stands and a Cooper DeJean … Read more
