News from November 20, 2025

COLUMN: Gluten-free food tax credit would be delicious for Canadians with celiac

Canadians with celiac disease are looking for a little financial relief from the government, in the form of an e-petition. I don’t usually sign petitions, as a member of the press. But since I was diagnosed with celiac disease more than 20 years ago, I have spent likely a few thousand dollars more for my groceries than I would have if my immune system could just act normal. Instead, when I want to eat a single cookie from a bakery the average cost is just under $5. A box of spaghetti (which is always significantly smaller than a standard box) is sitting at the same price, and a loaf of bread is running about $10, if it’s on sale. I’ve almost been priced right out of my favourite bag of corn flakes, which is now edging near $15. A lot of the best, healthiest options are not even available in our grocery stores, and I resort to shopping on Amazon and driving to other cities (even Bellingham) to purchase gluten-free options. Ordering a burger comes with a $5 surcharge — and heaping gobs of faith in the kitchen’s ability to understand what it means to be celiac. Most restaurants don’t really inspire the level of confidence I require to settle in enough to enjoy my meal, and oftentimes, it feels like a child’s game of telephone, sending questions back to the kitchen staff via the server, and back again to me, while the rest of the table patiently waits for me to either choose a salad or die of starvation. It’s just really hard to find something to eat, and when that something has been found, it’s a matter of choking on the cost. Thankfully, I’ve always been able to afford my specialized diet. But one in six Canadians with celiac disease are experiencing food insecurity. Celiac Canada recently quoted a study that found nearly 50 per cent of households with a child who has celiac disease are food insecure. That’s why they’re supporting the House of Commons petition for a $1,000 tax credit to offset the high costs of gluten-free food, and frankly, I do, too. This isn’t a fad for us. This isn’t a trend. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine and negatively impacts many other organ systems in the body. One per cent of Canadians are diagnosed with it. The more gluten someone with celiac ingests, either accidentally or because that’s all that’s available, the more inflammation they experience. And that inflammation is a serious concern that can lead to even more medical issues. Gluten-free food can cost anywhere from 15-500 per cent more than their gluten-containing counterparts including staples like cereal, breads, pastas, and baked goods. I like to explain to people that I can eat only about 20 per cent of the product in any given grocery store. It used to be more like five per cent. Things are improving for us those of us with celiac. The food is more palatable than 20 years ago. The awareness is at an all-time high. A tax credit, similar to other countries, would be the cherry on top of that gluten-free pie. The petition is open for signatures until December 6, 2025 and can be found online at ourcommons.ca/petitions. -Jessica Peters is an editor with Black Press Media

Jessica Peters 4 hours ago

From Hamilton rink to TD Coliseum, fans get 'high-end experience'

Maximum capacity at the former hockey rink is 19,000 (for boxing or MMA), but Paul Young, of the developer, Oak View Group, said a typical concert will hold between 13,000 and 14,000 fans. “The seating capacity is virtually unchanged,” said Young, while inside the 156-seat House of Peroni — one of the Coliseum’s five private clubs that overlooks the floor and the stage. “Every seat has been replaced, things have been slightly maneuvered around. The only seats that are different are in the premium areas like the clubs and suites,” he added. “For the general public to come here, they’re going to see vast improvements on every level whether that’s more space to move around, more restrooms to get to and to get back to your seat faster, more drinks and more food.”

Jane Stevenson 4 hours ago

LIVE: Black Friday has landed early in Australia — we're keeping track of all the best PC gaming deals right here

Early signs suggest Black Friday will be bigger in 2025 than ever before—at least in Australia. I'm not the Nostradamus of deals or anything either, because the evidence is right there for anyone to see. Black Friday sales have started earlier than ever, and as of mid-November, there's a ridiculous amount of PC gaming stuff on sale. So starting from now and running until after Cyber Week, myself and Ben Mansill will be keeping this live blog ticking over, not only with an exhaustive list of current deals, but also with some more fleshed-out rolling posts pointing out some especially interesting bargains. No more beating around the bush: onto the deals. Quick links — handy shortcuts to the best PC gaming deals on the web Amazon : laptops, games, accessories and more Kogan : Peripherals, monitors and more Mwave : One of Australia's biggest PC retailers Dell : expect discounts on monitors, laptops and more eBay : spend and save on a huge range of gaming gear HP : save on gaming laptops and monitors Lenovo : bargains on selected laptops, desktops and more Razer: discounts on peripherals and gaming laptops Samsung: gaming monitors galore Secretlab : price cuts on Secretlab gaming chairs Black Friday gaming laptop deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming monitor deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming keyboard deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming mouse deals View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming headset deals View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming controller deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday PC component deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday PC storage deals View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday PC accessories deals View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday gaming chair deals View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday streaming gear deals View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top ^ Black Friday NBN deals View Deal View Deal View Deal Back to top

Ben Mansill,Shaun Prescott 4 hours ago

Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized, 15 people charged in Colorado investigation

DENVER (AP) — Federal authorities said Wednesday they seized more than a half-ton of methamphetamine and indicted 15 people following a two-year investigation that disrupted a drug trafficking organization from Mexico operating in Colorado. Eleven people have been arrested, but four others including the organization’s alleged leader remain free and are believed to be in Mexico, the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Dave Olesky, Drug Enforcement Administration special agent in charge, said in a news conference that the investigation revealed ties “to elements in Mexico involving the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels.” Olesky did not take questions, and an agency spokesperson declined to elaborate. Sinaloa and Jalisco, notorious cartels whose names are derived from the Mexican states where they originated, were among eight Latin American crime groups recently designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration. An arrest affidavit said the seized methamphetamine amounted to millions of individual doses. Most of the 1,115 pounds (505 kilograms) of meth was discovered hidden in the corners of boxes of pear squash that was recently imported from Mexico and found on a property in the Denver suburb of Lakewood in April, the affidavit said. Almost 100 pounds (45 kilograms) were found on a Greyhound bus passing through Vail in December after investigators got a warrant to track a cellphone used to communicate with a suspected drug dealer. Authorities were waiting to check the bus when it arrived in the ski resort town, the affidavit said. The drugs were headed to the Denver area, U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly said. “This is one supply chain that needed to be broken,” said Marv Massey, acting FBI special agent in charge.

Colleen Slevin 4 hours ago

Trump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war - Trinidad Tribune – Latest Trinidad

United States President Donald Trump has pledged to address the conflict in Sudan, in response to an apparent request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. On Wednesday, Trump announced his intention to intervene twice, once at the Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, DC, and a second time on his online platform, Truth Social. “Arab Leaders from all over the World, in particular the highly respected Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, who has just left the United States, have asked me to use the power and influence of the Presidency to bring an immediate halt to what is taking place in Sudan,” Trump wrote. “It is considered a Great Civilization and Culture, unfortunately gone bad, but one that can be fixed with the cooperation and coordination of Countries.” At the investment forum, Trump relayed how the crown prince appealed to him personally for assistance. “He mentioned Sudan yesterday, and he said, ‘Sir, you’re talking about a lot of wars, but there’s a place on Earth called Sudan, and it’s horrible what’s happening,'” Trump said. The US president added that his administration had “already started working” on the issue within a half-hour of the crown prince’s request. Trump had hosted Prince Mohammed, better known by his initials MBS, in Washington, DC, this week for the crown prince’s first official visit since 2018. The trip was marked by mutual praise between the two leaders and the promise of increased US-Saudi investments. Prince Mohammed concluded his two-day trip on Wednesday after the business forum. Trump, who has long lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize, said he would collaborate with Saudi Arabia and other Arab partners to achieve a resolution to the conflict in Sudan. “We will work with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and other Middle Eastern partners to get these atrocities to end, while at the same time stabilizing Sudan,” Trump wrote in his post. The civil war in Sudan erupted in April 2023, as the government-controlled Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) clashed with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for control of areas including the capital Khartoum. The result has been widespread bloodshed, displacement and famine. The United Nations documented at least 3,384 civilian deaths between January and June of this year, putting the country on track to surpass the civilian death toll for all of 2024, which hit 4,238. A UN-backed analysis declared famine in two war-torn cities, el-Fasher and Kadugli, this month. Approximately 45 percent of the population faces acute food insecurity as a result of the conflict. The fighting has forced more than four million people to flee Sudan, heightening instability in the region. Within Sudan, the UN has documented evidence of mass executions, ethnic violence and sexual violence being used as a weapon of war. Tom Fletcher, the top UN official for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief, recently posted about his trip to el-Fasher, calling the city a “crime scene” after it fell to RSF forces last month. Sudan has suffered three internal wars within the last 40 years alone, with previous conflicts stretching from 1955 to 1972 and from 1983 to 2005. Trump, meanwhile, has sought to brand himself as the “peace president”, despite an expanding bombing campaign in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. He said in his second inaugural address in January: “My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.” Trump and his allies claim the US president has ended “eight wars in eight months”, although critics question whether the peace deals he has struck will last. In some cases, attacks have continued, as is the case with Israel’s war in Gaza, which UN experts consider a genocide. In the case of Egypt and Ethiopia, critics argue there was no war to end, although tensions have long simmered between the two countries. Still, leaders of several of the countries involved — including Israel, Armenia and Azerbaijan — have pledged to nominate Trump for his much sought-after Nobel Prize. In the case of Sudan, Trump highlighted the dire humanitarian needs of the civilians caught in the crossfire. “Food, doctors, and everything else are desperately needed,” he wrote on Wednesday.

Cb_usr 4 hours ago

'We live in limbo': Venezuelan migrants seeking safety at Irish-supported shelter in Mexico

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it. One-off amount I already contribute Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. Investigates Investigates Money Diaries The Journal TV Climate Crisis Cost of Living Road Safety Newsletters Temperature Check Inside the Newsroom The Journal Investigates Daft.ie Property Allianz Home The 42 Sport TG4 Entertainment The Explainer A deep dive into one big news story Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories A network of migrant shelters like Cafémin are run by Catholic orders and church groups across Central America.Hannah McCarthy The Morning Lead 'We live in limbo': Venezuelan migrants seeking safety at Irish-supported shelter in Mexico The Cafémin migrant shelter is supported by UNHCR and the Irish embassy in Mexico City. 12.06am, 20 Nov 2025 Share options AN UNMARKED SECURITY gate safeguards the entrance of the Cafémin migrant shelter which has been run for nearly 15 years by the Josephine Sisters in Valley Colonia Vallejo, an industrial, working-class neighbourhood in Mexico City. The Catholic order was spurred to start a project focused on migration in the wake of the first San Fernando massacre in 2010, when the bodies of dozens of Central American migrants were found in a mass grave near the US-Mexican border in Tamaulipas. “It was a national news story,” says Mario Bersoza, the communications coordinator for Cafémin. “The public opinion began asking: what’s happening with these people walking through Mexico?” The Cafémin migrant shelter is supported by UNHCR and the Irish embassy in Mexico City. Migrants from forty countries have passed through Cafemin since it began operating. “Migration has always been a survival strategy for humanity,” says Bersoza. Many people arriving at Cafémin have come via routes that have existed for centuries from modern-day Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, While others hoping to cross into the US have come from as far away as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Togo. “For us, every life matters,” says Bersoza. “No matter where they come from.” ‘I took five days to get out of the jungle’ Jarianas is living at Cafemin with her elderly father, along with her 15-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter who are attending school at the shelter. For security reasons, the 40-year-old Venezuelan has asked to be referred to by her middle name. Jarianas left Caracas in 2018 as Venezuela struggled with US sanctions and mismanagement by successive governments. The US has taken controversial and increasingly aggressive steps towards the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro including deadly strikes in the Caribbean sea surrounding Venezuela and a move to designate Maduro as the leader of a foreign terrorist organisation this month. Jarianas is living at Cafémin with her elderly father, her 15-year-old son and her two-year-old daughter who are attending school at the shelter.Hannah McCarthy Hannah McCarthy After travelling to Peru, Jarianas says she quickly left the South American country due to the risk of kidnapping and extortion by gangs that Venezuelan migrants faced there. Jarianas then illegally entered Chile, where she gave birth to her daughter, who now holds Chilean citizenship but no Venezuelan passport. Last year, Jarianas decided to leave Chile and travel around 7,000 kilometres by land to Mexico. The journey included the notorious Darien Gap, a nearly 100-kilometre stretch of rainforest that separates Colombia from Panama – “I took five days to get out of the jungle,” she says. It was after crossing arriving in Chiapas in southern Mexico that “the anguish really began,” says Jarianas. “Because right away [gangs] kidnap you and you have to pay a ransom for them to release you.” In his office at Cafémin, Bersoza says: “Reaching Mexico requires resources. Many others never make it here. So those who do, already know how to survive—often through informal trade.” Advertisement Place of shelter Cafemin provides temporary shelter, schooling and outreach to families and to migrants living in encampments nearby in Mexico City. The shelter is supported by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and is also one of the migration organisations which has received a grant from the Irish Embassy in Mexico. The Irish government has provided €2 million to UNHCR for the Venezuela Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan which covers activities to support refugees and migrants across Latin America and the Caribbean. Migrant women living at Cafémin created craft pieces to sell at local markets.Hannah McCarthy Hannah McCarthy A network of migrant shelters like Cafemin are run by Catholic orders and church groups across Central America, many of which are now grappling with international funding cuts. Despite a crackdown on migration to the US by the Trump administration, migrants from South America are continuing to travel north, many fleeing poor economic conditions, state insecurity and gang violence. Shelters run by the diocese of San Pedro Sula in Honduras are continuing to accommodate Colombians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, says Michael Lenihan, the archbishop of San Pedro Sula. The Honduran city has also been receiving deportation flights of Honduran citizens from Mexico and the US. “We don’t know what the future holds,” says Lenihan, who is originally from Limerick. Michael Lenihan, the Irish archbishop of San Pedro Sula, runs two shelters in his diocese for migrants who pass through the country on the way to Mexico and the US.Hannah McCarthy Hannah McCarthy Jarianas’s final destination was the US but after the Trump administration suspended an online system for asylum applications for the US, known as CBP One, earlier this year, she decided to stay in Mexico City. “If I were alone it would be very different but when you have a family the risk is much greater,” says Jarianas. “I value their safety above everything.” While the Trump administration has stated that the vessels targeted in the recent series of airstrikes in the Caribbean were smuggling drugs, there is evidence that some boats were carrying migrants and fishermen. According to data collected by IOM, the UN migration agency, there has been a recent shift this year in migration within Mexico. Between June and August 2025, three in four foreign migrants interviewed had been in Mexico for more than six months, up from 29% in late 2024. The Josephine Sisters were spurred to start a project focused on migration in the wake of the first San Fernando massacre in 2010 when the bodies of dozens of Central American migrants were found in a mass grave near the US-Mexican border in Tamaulipas.Hannah McCarthy Hannah McCarthy Bersoza says that when the US CBP One system was suspended a depression – “a collective frustration and hopelessness” – hit many migrant families in Mexico. “And the worst is that now we’re receiving back families who had entered the US to fight their asylum cases but are now being detained and expelled back to Mexico,” he says. An increasing share of migrants, mostly from Venezuela, Honduras and Cuba, now list Mexico as their final destination. According to the UNHCR, Mexico is one of the top five countries globally for receiving asylum applications, despite signs that attitudes towards migrants are hardening among Mexicans. “We live in uncertainty, anguish, fear — that is the reality for migrants,” says Jarianas in Cafemin. “Right now we live in limbo, waiting for the documents that let us move forward.” Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. 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Sports

Ghizlane Chebbak crowned 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year

By: Kwame Bediako Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been honoured as the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, a well-deserved recognition for a remarkable talent and leadership in African football. Chebbak’s influence on the pitch and her exceptional achievements over the years have made her a standout figure in women’s football across the continent. Chebbak’s illustrious career includes dominating the Moroccan Women’s Championship, where she has been named Best Player three times and topped scoring charts on multiple occasions. Her leadership and skills were pivotal in Morocco’s impressive performances, especially in major tournaments like the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where she delivered standout moments including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 edition. Known for her professionalism and dedication, Chebbak not only leads by example on the pitch but also inspires young women in Africa aspiring to excel in football. Her achievements embody the spirit of African women’s football and reflect her role as a true ambassador of the sport across the continent. Throughout her career, Chebbak has won numerous titles and individual honours, cementing her legacy as one of Africa’s best. Her contribution to Morocco’s national team and club success highlights her unique blend of talent, leadership, and passion that continues to drive African women’s football to new heights. This award marks another milestone in Ghizlane Chebbak’s career, celebrating her as a powerful force in the game and a role model for African footballers. Her impact extends beyond trophies, making her an enduring inspiration for the future generations of the sport. Source link

Ghana News,Kwame Bediako 4 hours ago

Fraud charges over alleged whale drug euthanasia ring

Additional charges including fraud and aiding the suicide of a 75-year-old Gold Coast man have been laid over an alleged illegal backyard euthanasia operation potentially linked to 20 deaths across Australia. Three people were prosecuted after the death of a 43-year-old Hope Island man in April this year, when a post-mortem examination found he died of acute pentobarbitone toxicity – a veterinary drug used to kill animals. Police alleged 53-year-old Brett Taylor from Main Beach ran a suicide business called End of Life Services, and set up a fake charity claiming to euthanise beached whales to obtain the drugs. He was charged in September with a string of charges including two counts of aiding suicide and one count each of trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs and receiving or possessing property obtained from trafficking or supplying.

William Davis 4 hours ago

Social media influencer gets 3 to 9 years for deadly red light crash

NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn wigmaker and social media influencer who raced through a red light and plowed into a mother and two children, killing them, was sentenced Wednesday to 3 years to 9 years in state prison. Miriam Yarimi, 33, pleaded guilty last month in state court in Brooklyn to three counts of reckless manslaughter in connection with the March crash in the borough’s Midwood neighborhood. Yarimi wept as she was being sentenced and told Judge Danny Chun: “I accept full responsibility for my actions.” Prosecutors had recommended the maximum of 5 years to 15 years in prison. Natasha Saada, 34, was holding hands with her three children, Diana, 8, Deborah, 5, and Philip, 4, while crossing Ocean Parkway after Shabbat services, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said. Natasha, Diana and Deborah were killed. Philip was critically injured. Yarimi sped through the intersection at close to 70 mph (113 kph) and slammed her Audi luxury sedan into a turning Toyota before hitting Saada and her children, Gonzalez said. The car, bearing the license plate WIGM8KER, flipped and came to a stop about 130 feet (40 meters) away. The posted speed limit is 25 mph (40 kph). There was no indication that Yarimi, who was driving on a suspended license, had attempted to brake, Gonzalez said. “This defendant is a reckless driver who cared about only herself when she raced in the streets of Brooklyn and wiped away nearly an entire family,” Gonzalez said in a statement. “There’s a lot of sorrow and pain, remorse, regret I feel in my heart for causing such an unspeakable tragedy,” Yarimi told the judge Wednesday, reading from prepared remarks. “I hope and pray that my guilty plea, as well as my sentencing here today, will provide some degree of closure to the victims and their family members for all of the pain and suffering that my actions.” Yarimi had to be extracted from her vehicle, police said. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the crash a “tragic accident of a Shakespearean proportion.” “This is extremely concerning and painful, not only to the City of New York in general, but specifically to a very close knit community,” Adams said at the time. “A mother gone for a simple stroll on a sunny day was struck and killed. As we pray for their families and this entire community, the city mourns this loss.”

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Anarcho-punk gig dampened down by nightmare flood now venue needs help

Punk fans were enjoying the show at the Piehouse Worker Co-op but mother nature had other ideas (Picture: Piehouse Co-Op/Instagram) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. What should have been a sold-out punk night turned into a Halloween nightmare for a beloved anti-capitalist London venue after a flash flood. On Halloween night, Piehouse Workers Co-op, a not-for-profit, accessible music and arts venue had a sold out event with 150 people watching a punk band on stage. But suddenly, disaster struck as water started pouring down from the light fixtures, damaging the Deptford venue’s electrics and sound system and closing it for two weeks. Liv Wynter, venue coordinator and member of the Piehouse Workers’ Co-op, was working inside when the flash flood hit. They told Metro: ‘It literally couldn’t have been more than 25 minutes of just unfathomable torrential rain where everyone was filming it, talking about how crazy it was. ‘And then it just started pouring in, so we were forced to close early which cost us half a grand.’ The good people of the Piehouse Worker Co-op (Picture: Piehouse Co-Op/Instagram) On the night, they recall a lot of people who were immediately willing to help in any way they could. In one moment, Liv was behind the bar talking to an electrician who had a quick look for them and the next, someone they’ve never met before got the wet hoover out to suck up all the water from the floor. They said: ‘People were extremely understanding and I think that’s such a testament to the importance of the space. ‘This isn’t just a venue where you just come once and there’s norelationship to it. ‘There’s that level of respect we receive back from our audience and the people in the community.’ The business lost 20k from being closed for more than two weeks and that’s not including the additional cost of repairs needed to open. Caption: The Piehouse Worker Co-op (Picture: Piehouse Co-Op/Instagram) Piehouse Workers’ Co-op had previously set up a Crowdfunder fundraiser to renovate the space with much-needed updates to the kitchen, bathrooms and music equipment. However, after the flooding, the fundraiser was needed even more due to tech damage and the need for future-proofing. So far, with 11 days left of the fundraiser, more than £17,000 has been raised of their £25,000 target. Last night, Piehouse was able to reopen its doors after some repairs but the drainage wasn’t working. Liv said: ‘We had some problems last night and I was getting anxious. ‘But everyone was so ready to help. People you’ve never met are so ready to pick a mop up, give you a hand and do that work. ‘That’s the beautiful thing about the Piehouse, is that people really do feellike it’s something that they have played a part in existing.’ The welcoming and inclusive space is one of the few wheelchair accessible venues in London and they host different styles of art and performance. In 2023, Matchstick Piehouse had to close its doors despite a huge amount of support from the community. But in March this year, after an extensive community campaign, the treasured venue was reopened. Since the relaunch, they have hosted more than 200 events and continue to create ‘affordable spaces for people to both come and have a drink, but also come and put on their art,’ Liv told Metro. Looking back on the two weeks of stress and chaos caused by the flood, Liv said with a chuckle: ‘There’s been a lot of tears, a lot of them, which as someone with two mohicans and a face tattoo, it takes a lot to get them out.’ You can donate to Piehouse’s Crowdfunder before it ends on November 30. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page.

Molly Lee 4 hours ago

Sports

Hammer to go with defensive anvil remains elusive for stuttering Socceroos | Joey Lynch

Unlocking Australia’s attack should be Tony Popovic’s main priority with the World Cup coming into sharp focus and scrutiny on his team increasing

Joey Lynch 4 hours ago

Entertainment

Pluribus season 1: what time is episode 4 out? Full cast and release time on Apple TV

Pluribus will continue soon on Apple TV. Vince Gilligan’s latest show has viewers guessing. But when can you tune in for the next episode? A brand new episode of Pluribus is just a few hours away and we could not be more excited. Vince Gilligan’s new show has been utterly enthralling since it debuted earlier this month. Better Call Saul’s Rhea Seehorn leads the cast of this mysterious science-fiction show. The fourth episode is due to arrive very soon on Apple TV. Sign up for our daily national newsletter - in your inbox Mon-Fri But when exactly can you expect the next chapter of the story? Here’s all you need to know: When does Pluribus come out on Apple TV? The science-fiction series is set to make its highly-anticipated debut on Friday (November 7) in the UK - with it coming out the day earlier on Thursday (November 6) in America. It started with two episodes but will now drop down to just one per week through to Boxing Day (December 26). Episode four is set to come out today (November 20) in America, while UK viewers will have to wait for tomorrow (November 21). Pluribus is set to have nine episodes in total, Apple TV has confirmed - with US date and UK dates. The full schedule is as follows: November 6/ 7 - episode 1 & 2November 13/ 14 - episode 3 November 20/ 21 - episode 4 November 27/28 - episode 5 December 4/5 - episode 6 December 11/12 - episode 7 December 18/19 - episode 8 December 25/ 26 - episode 9 What time does Pluribus come out on Apple TV? Apple is timing the release of episodes of Pluribus to land in a prime spot for American audiences - unlike its usual timings. The platform even crashed during the launch of episodes one and two last week, users claimed on social media. Pluribus episode four will be released at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT in America. This works out at 2am British time and 3am CEST for European audiences. Who is in the cast of Pluribus? Apple TV has been very secretive about the show, beyond a simple tag line, and information is scarce. However, we do know some of the cast including the main star. Emmy-nominated actor Rhea Seehorn, who played Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul - the prequel to Breaking Bad. She will be joined by the following actors: Karolina Wydra (“Sneaky Pete”) and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (“The Hijacking of Flight 601”), and guest stars Miriam Shor (“American Fiction”) and Samba Schutte (“Our Flag Means Death”). A new Robin Hood show is releasing weekly on streaming - but you will need another subscription to watch it. Sean Bean leads the cast of the programme.

Matthew Mohan,Matthew Mohan-Hickson 4 hours ago

Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living

RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024

Steven Morris 4 hours ago

WTF happened to Friday? Asks new Guardian research

The 9-5 has morphed into the 5-9, and the proper weekend is back. Guardian Advertising uncovers the new rhythms of the week in 2025.

GNM press office 4 hours ago

Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds

Molecular profiles will give detailed snapshot of person’s physiology and predict diseases from diabetes to cancer and dementia

Ian Sample Science editor 4 hours ago

Electroconvulsive therapy may have more adverse effects than thought

Study calls for depression treatment to be suspended for more research after reports of heart problems and emotional blunting

Rachel Hall 4 hours ago