13 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing: how to vote in week 7? Voting change explained for series 23

Strictly Come Dancing has had a big change to its voting for series 23 💃🕺📺

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15 h. ago Guyana in turmoil after opposition leader arrested and faces US extradition

Azruddin Mohamed had emerged as a surprise contender in the presidential election and claims political persecutionGuyana has been thrown into political turmoil following the arrest and possible extradition to the United States of the country’s main opposition leader just two months after he emerged as the surprise contender in the presidential election that kept incumbent Irfaan Ali in power.Azruddin Mohamed, 38, and his father, Nazar Mohamed, 73, two of Guyana’s wealthiest figures thanks to their gold mining empire, were arrested on 31 October in the capital, Georgetown, in response to a formal extradition request from the US government. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Tanzania officials seek arrest of opposition leaders after fatal election protests

Incumbent president won with 98% of vote but opposition was barred from running and say result was fraudulentTanzania is seeking the arrest of 10 people, including senior opposition figures, it has blamed for the deadly protests during elections last week.More than 1,000 people were killed by security forces during the demonstrations, according to the main opposition party, Chadema, and human rights bodies. The Tanzanian government has said these figures were exaggerated but did not give its own figures. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Joe Marler says he was ‘heartbroken’ after being voted off Celebrity Traitors

The 35-year old was a finalist in the spin-off BBC series, however, he was banished during Thursday’s finale after a shock vote from Nick Mohammed.

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17 h. ago Carney survives two confidence votes on budget, quashing fears of winter election

Minority government benefitted from opposition members voting across the aisle, paving way for billions in spendingCanada’s prime minister Mark Carney’s minority government has survived two confidence votes on its budget, quashing fears – for now – of a winter federal election.The Liberals managed to pass the second of three votes on the plan on Friday, paving the way for tens of billions in new spending. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Sequoia’s ‘imperial’ Roelof Botha pushed out by top lieutenants

Partners called vote to oust chief after controversial incidents rocked Silicon Valley venture capital firm

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33 h. ago Bin strike set to hit London borough in run up to Christmas as refuse workers vote for industrial action

Refuse workers have voted to strike over pay with their union saying dates for walkouts are expected in December

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40 h. ago Shortlist of names for CalMac's new electric ferry fleet revealed, as public asked to vote

Chance to vote for your favourites from shortlist of 17 lochs

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41 h. ago Readers on Zohran Mamdani’s victory: ‘It was a collective exhale’

Hundreds from New York City, across the US and beyond share their optimism, joy and more on the mayoral election Zohran Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City this week and Guardian readers had a lot of feelings to share about the news.Winning with more than 50% of the vote, the 34-year-old democratic socialist and state assembly member from Queens defeated the former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and the Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Senator teases a possible deal to end the shutdown – but will it pass?

Thune reportedly said he plans to call another vote on the stop-gap spending bill Friday, the 38th day of impasse between Republicans and Democrats

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54 h. ago Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders vote to pay him $1trillion

Tesla shareholders have voted to give Elon Musk a huge pay package of nearly $1trillion worth of stock over the next decade, making him the world's first trillionaire

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54 h. ago Elon Musk on course to become world's first trillionaire as he wins Tesla vote

Elon Musk is now on course to become the world's first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders voted to approve the latest proposed compensation plan for its CEO

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55 h. ago Tesla shareholders to vote on $1tn pay package for CEO Elon Musk

If approved, the CEO will need to increase Tesla’s value eightfold, to $8.5tn in market capitalization, by 2035Tesla shareholders met on Thursday to vote on a compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk worth close to $1tn. If approved, the package will demonstrate shareholders’ confidence the billionaire can lead his car company into an era dominated by artificial intelligence and robotics. If denied, Tesla may face the loss of a leader who once made the company name synonymous with electric vehicles.If Musk delivers on the lofty milestones in the pay package laid out at Tesla’s 6 November annual meeting, he could become the world’s first trillionaire. To do so, he will need to guide Tesla to $8.5tn in market capitalization, eight times what it’s worth today. He will also be required to deploy millions of autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots and sustain the company’s bottom line in the hundreds of billions over the next decade. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Trump defends tariffs as matter of ‘national security’, saying a supreme court ruling against them would be ‘somewhat catastrophic’

President claims without evidence that tariffs are ‘difference between going bankrupt and thriving’It’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his attention to the filibuster – the procedural mechanism that requires 60 votes in the Senate to end debate on a piece of legislation and bring it to the floor for a vote. He’s hammered home his wishes on Truth Social, and in front of lawmakers at a White House breakfast on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had undertaken

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60 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Does your main savings account match the Bank of England’s interest rate?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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62 h. ago Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, says she will not seek re

Pelosi, who represents San Francisco, announces she will stand down in 2027 Nancy Pelosi, a force on Capitol Hill for decades, to retire from CongressIt’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his attention to the filibuster – the procedural mechanism that requires 60 votes in the Senate to end debate on a piece of legislation and bring it to the floor for a vote. He’s hammered home his wishes on Truth Social, and in front of lawmakers at a White House breakfast on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago MTG pours cold water on a 2028 presidential run after rumors swirl due to MAGA firebrand’s break from GOP on major issues

The Republican firebrand also denied rumors that President Trump blocked her from running for Senate

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63 h. ago Bank of England issues inflation statement as interest rates held at 4 per cent

It was a tight vote - with five members voting to maintain the rate and the other four voting to cut it

Economics

64 h. ago Senate to vote on legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela – US politics live

Bipartisan proposal follows reports Trump administration is considering land strikes within the countryAs the US federal shutdown enters its second month, government workers are accusing the Trump administration of being “out of control” and bullying people who are “simply trying to do their best”.The shutdown surpassed 35 days this week, beating the previous record set under Donald Trump’s first presidential term. About 700,000 federal employees are furloughed without pay, and about 700,000 additional federal workers have been working without pay through the shutdown. Continue reading...

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