News from November 27, 2025

Politics

Ministers to crack down on ‘for-profit’ litter enforcers in England

Councils will end contracts allowing private enforcers to receive 50% to 100% of each fine served

Amelia Hill 2 hours ago

Business

West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’

US group Dekleptocracy identifies additives for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities

Aisha Down 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Authentic Algarve: exploring Portugal beyond the beach

A series of walking festivals and cultural programmes aim to lure visitors to the Algarve’s woodland interiors and pretty villages to help boost tourism year round

Sarah Rodrigues 2 hours ago

World

Experts warn of ‘global crisis’ as number of women in prison nears one million

Number of women incarcerated around the world rising at nearly three times the rate of men, with female prisoners often subjected to sexual violence and forced labour

Sarah Johnson 2 hours ago

World

How many women are in prison and on death row around the world? – in charts

While fewer women than men are incarcerated, their numbers are rising faster and most often for non-violent offences

Sarah Johnson and Ana Lucía González Paz 2 hours ago

Health

The Matchbox Girl by Alice Jolly review – horror, humanity and Dr Asperger

The reader grapples with fascism and complicity through the eyes of a mute autistic girl being treated during the second world war

Natasha Walter 2 hours ago

Politics

Museveni has led us well, says ex-premier Mbabazi

Ugandaelections2026 Museveni has led us well, says ex-premier Mbabazi Mbabazi, who is also the former Kinkiizi West MP in Kanungu, made the remarks after being invited to the podium by Speaker of Parliament and second NRM national vice-chairperson Anita Among to “just greet the people of Kanungu” before she would...

Umar Kashaka 2 hours ago

Politics

Thursday briefing: ​What could the government’s proposals to scrap jury trials mean for democracy?

In today’s newsletter: As pressure mounts to tackle ​the backlog​ of almost 80,000​ cases, the government is considering sweeping reforms that senior lawyers warn may reshape justice in England and Wales

Karen McVeigh 2 hours ago

Sports

Temba Bavuma speaks about South Africa coach Shkuri Conrad`s comments

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma on Wednesday downplayed Shukri Conrads controversial remarks that he wanted India to really grovel, through a prosaic reasoning that the head coach will have a look at his comments. Former players from both India and South Africa, including legends Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn, have...

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Politics

Museveni tells Rukungiri NRM remains tested anchor of stability

Ugandaelections2026 Museveni tells Rukungiri NRM remains tested anchor of stability Speaking to thousands of supporters, Museveni told residents of the Kigezi region that they understand the value of security more than most Ugandans because of their past experiences with instability spilling across borders. President Museveni welcomed by enthusiastic NRM supporters...

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Sports

Can Arne Slot revive this Frankenstein’s monster of a Liverpool side? | Barney Ronay

New players have come in, too many of them, and has meant a dilution of the collective will instilled by Klopp

Barney Ronay 2 hours ago

Sports

Players warned not to sign IPL-style Hundred deals in standoff with owners

The Professional Cricketers’ Association has advised players not to sign Hundred contracts amid a dispute with the new franchise owners

Exclusive by Matt Hughes 2 hours ago

Sports

Molly McCann: ‘I’m a scouse female gay athlete who supports Everton – it’s like my cards are marked already’

Britain’s most successful female UFC fighter tells Donald McRae why she won’t box in Saudi Arabia but is on an express train to a world title in the ring

Donald McRae 2 hours ago

Sports

England deserve a tide of goodwill, yet somehow Jude Bellingham is still a target | Jonathan Liew

It’s hard to disagree with Ian Wright when he suggests the midfielder has been subjected to a timeworn double standard

Jonathan Liew 2 hours ago

Entertainment

Thursday news quiz: blindside shocks, volcano rocks and an airport pub unlocks

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

Martin Belam 2 hours ago

Sports

‘The whole journey was fantastic’: how Bob Houghton led Malmö to European Cup final

Englishman was not an obvious candidate to lead them but Swedes pushed Nottingham Forest all the way in 1979

Jonathan Wilson 2 hours ago

Politics

Labor’s nature law overhaul contains wins – but we should watch for gremlins in the details | Adam Morton

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act changes are an improvement, but the rush to pass them was purely political

Adam Morton 2 hours ago

Entertainment

TV tonight: the extraordinary story of the 1994 murder that shocked Orkney

Journalist Hazel Martin talks to Eddy and Moira Ross, whose son was the chief suspect when he was just 15. Plus: secrets are revealed in The Ridge. Here’s what to watch this evening

Hollie Richardson and Graeme Virtue 3 hours ago

Politics

Warning of £20bn timebomb as Reeves switches Send funding in England to education department

Councils welcome move but OBR says it is a significant fiscal risk and could lead to 4.9% real fall in spending per pupil

Patrick Butler, Richard Adams and Rowena Mason 3 hours ago

Politics

Leaders hope budget funding will boost Labour in next year’s Scotland and Wales elections

Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar and the Welsh first minister, Eluned Morgan, both face humiliating defeat in next year’s elections, according to polling

Severin Carrell and Steven Morris 3 hours ago