The UK prime minister is urging businesses to publish salaries in job adverts before legislation makes it compulsory. The government plans to bring forward pay transparency laws as soon as possible, citing support from a summer consultation where 94% of respondents backed greater transparency. The move aims to help jobseekers, prevent pay discrimination, and reduce youth inactivity ahead of the Milburn Review.
Democrats flipped both the House and Senate in the midterms, defying expectations. WIRED's politics team discusses Elon Musk's $400+ million super PAC failure, voters rejecting 39 of 40 data center ballot measures, MAGA figures blaming Trump and the Iran war, and what it means for 2028.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will commute the death sentences of all 548 inmates on death row, the largest in the western hemisphere, via a letter to Californians as he nears the end of his second term.
Donald Trump has announced that a major agreement involving Russia, Ukraine and potentially Europe is in preparation. He confirmed having met with Vladimir Putin's emissary, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House.
The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, resigned from his position after the crisis at the digital bank Ueno, the country's largest credit card issuer, which closed units and left thousands of customers without access to money. The bank's solvency index fell to less than half the minimum required, the Central Bank initiated proceedings to protect depositors and the Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the arrest of eight people linked to the institution.
India's CERT-In warns of AI-assisted threat actor CRAFTY FALCON targeting crypto exchanges and financial businesses at machine speed, stealing wallet keys and siphoning funds, while South Korea urges exchanges to boost cold storage after the $6.3 billion Binance hack.
Judicial documents revealed secret discussions between the Trump administration and Iran regarding the deportation of Iranians via a third country, with suicide attempts among detainees. In France, about 600,000 people demonstrated to demand increased wages and a reduction in the cost of living, as student protests and confrontations with the police continued.
The Federal Senate approved the Public Security PEC this Tuesday (3), paving the way for changes in the organization of police forces and the fight against organized crime across the country. In Rio de Janeiro, the proposal foresees greater integration between federal, state and municipal governments, in addition to new responsibilities for security forces.
India's CERT-In warns of AI-assisted threat actor CRAFTY FALCON targeting crypto exchanges and financial businesses at machine speed, while South Korea urges cold storage after the $6.3 billion Binance hack and regional crypto regulation updates emerge across Asia-Pacific.
4 suspects were caught in Istanbul due to preparations for an assassination attempt against a famous person. An AK-47 rifle, an unlicensed gun and bullets were seized from the house he rented.
India's Centre told the Supreme Court it is considering a committee to review controversial UGC equity regulations that extended caste-based discrimination protections to OBCs alongside SCs and STs. The move follows protests by general category students and upper caste organisations demanding a rollback, and gives the government time to revisit the issue without committing to withdrawal or retention ahead of assembly elections, particularly in Uttar Pradesh.
Donald Trump revealed that he met with Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House during a ceasefire event in Oleski, Ukraine. The US president did not meet with representatives of the Ukrainian delegation that day. Trump said that the "resolution" of the war in Ukraine was very close and could encompass the whole of Europe.
Three House Republican committee leaders have asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to sit for a closed-door briefing on his relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence reportedly identified as a Chinese intelligence asset. The letter, signed by Brian Mast, John Moolenaar, and Rick Crawford, cites national security concerns regarding PRC access to sensitive U.S. technology and invites Huang to appear on Nov. 18.
Stocks suffered a major sell-off on Thursday as fears about an AI slowdown rocked markets. The Nasdaq fell over 5%, the Dow dropped more than 1,800 points, and the S&P 500 fell more than 4%. The Magnificent Seven lost over $1 trillion in market cap, led by Nvidia's more than $440 billion decline.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned Thursday after Ueno Bank's collapse left roughly three million customers unable to access accounts. The lower house voted 78-0 to impeach him minutes later, sending charges to the Senate. The bank held about $800 million in public-sector deposits, including pension and health funds.
Donald Trump has said he will make a decision on Iran shortly, citing the options of certifying the deal or destroying the rest of the country, but preferring to avoid the latter option if possible.
South Korea will expand its Navy Cheonghae Unit's operational area beyond the Gulf of Aden to waters south of Oman, deploying P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, EOD personnel, and unmanned mine countermeasure equipment. The move supports shipping security and U.S. cooperation while avoiding direct confrontation with Iran, though Korean vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will lack direct naval escorts.
PF investigation reveals scheme of fraud and embezzlement of money from INSS pensions, with losses of up to R$6.3 billion between 2019 and 2024. Antunes is identified as facilitator and Camisotti as leader of the undue discount scheme discovered in Operação Sem Desconto.
A spokesperson for North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against FATF's re-designation as a high-risk country for money laundering, claiming it was a political manipulation by the United States and its followers. North Korea announced that it has been taking steps to ensure transparency in financial transactions, including conducting negotiations with the FATF and revising related domestic laws since 2013. FATF decided to maintain North Korea's status as a high-risk country at its Paris meeting last month.
Beşiktaş lost 3-2 to Celtic, which it hosted in the 4th week of the UEFA Europa League. Coach Vincenzo Italiano expressed the important loss of points after the match and pointed out defensive mistakes.
Neocloud company IREN pushed over $4 billion in projected 2026 annual recurring revenue to at least January following a 26% post-election stock plunge, citing a customer-requested change and supplier timing. Revenue rose 66% to $228 million, beating estimates, while net loss narrowed to $263 million. Shares rose in extended trading after a 55% monthly drop.
A man was shot dead when he arrived home on a motorcycle after leaving the gym. At least eight shell casings were found at the scene. The identity of the victim and suspects, as well as the motivation for the homicide, are unknown.
Donald Trump met with Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev during a call with reporters at the White House on Thursday. The US president assessed that the end of the war in Ukraine was very close, and the agreement being reached could cover the whole of Europe. Trump did not meet with the Ukrainian delegation that day.
