GLP-1 warning, Trinidad and Tobago ruling, Bulgaria highway deaths
The US drug regulator is requiring warnings across GLP-1 medicines after identifying a possible link to a rare cause of vision loss, with patients advised to contact a health care professional immediately if they experience sudden vision loss, blurred vision or blind spots. Trinidad and Tobago’s final appeal court has ruled that two legal provisions must not criminalize private, consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex. Bulgaria’s prime minister says two highway pile-ups killed 12 people, and the road will stay closed until the vehicles are removed.
Also in this edition
- Trinidad and Tobago’s ruling removes criminal restrictions on private, consensual same-sex relations between adults; campaigners hope it will encourage separate challenges elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
- Bulgaria has declared 11 November a day of national mourning after highway crashes that the prime minister says killed 12 people.
- The US Supreme Court has allowed border-barrier construction in Big Bend to resume while a challenge to environmental waivers continues.
- ADNOC Logistics & Services says response operations are underway after one of its vessels sustained damage, as maritime authorities recorded a tanker strike near Hormuz.
- California voters approved a research bond requiring discounts on resulting drugs and technology sold in the state and directing some licensing royalties toward repayment.
- California voters rejected Proposition 40’s proposed healthcare funding source, and the sponsoring union’s president pledged another attempt at a billionaire tax in 2028.
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Government
US drug regulator requires vision-loss warning on GLP-1 medicines
The FDA is requiring a warning across GLP-1 medicines after finding a possible link to a rare cause of vision loss. Patients with sudden vision loss, blurred vision or blind spots should contact a health care professional immediately.
French guards detain novelist Jojo Moyes over border record
Border-record errors have led to the detention of novelist Jojo Moyes in France and the deportation of another British traveler from Italy. The UK Foreign Office is raising reports of inaccurate records with the European Commission, and travelers can request corrections before a journey.
Kazakhstan and China raise weekly flight ceiling to 180
Kazakhstan and China agreed to allow more weekly flights, and Uzbekistan reached a separate agreement with China, giving airlines room to add services without setting new schedules.
California voters approve $8.4 billion research bond
California voters approved a research bond that the state will repay with interest. The measure also requires discounts on resulting drugs and technology sold in California and directs a share of licensing royalties toward repayment.
Security
Bulgaria highway pile-ups kill 12, prime minister says
Bulgaria’s prime minister says 12 people died in two highway pile-ups; the road will remain closed until vehicles are removed, and 11 November has been declared a day of national mourning.
Updated since this editionRights
Trinidad and Tobago’s final appeal court overturns same-sex intimacy laws
Trinidad and Tobago’s final appeal court has overturned restrictions on consensual same-sex intimacy, requiring two provisions to be interpreted so they do not criminalize private, consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex. Campaigners hope the decision will encourage separate legal challenges elsewhere in the Commonwealth.
Updated since this editionUS Supreme Court allows Big Bend border work to resume
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for border-barrier construction in Big Bend while a challenge to environmental waivers continues. The administration is seeking Supreme Court review of the case.
Elections
California voters reject one-time billionaire wealth tax
California voters rejected Proposition 40, ending its proposed source of healthcare funding. The sponsoring union’s president pledged to seek another billionaire tax in 2028.
Cameroon’s Biya sets 7 February for legislative and local elections
Cameroon’s president has set a date for elections to the National Assembly and municipal councils. The vote is scheduled after lawmakers’ extended terms end but before councillors’ terms expire.
Count puts Democrats ahead in US state legislatures 24–22
Democrats hold a lead in state legislature control after gaining chambers across the US, while unfinished races could still change the balance.
Conflict
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 3 missiles
The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed missiles over Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia. Residents in the capital received shelter alerts before civil defense told them the danger had passed.
Updated since this editionADNOC Logistics & Services vessel damaged in UAE waters attack
ADNOC Logistics & Services confirmed damage to one of its vessels as maritime authorities recorded a tanker strike near Hormuz. The company said response operations were underway and promised further updates.
Updated since this editionAlso today
Government
France strikes shut 81 lycées, affect about 17.5% of primaries, ministry says

Somalia’s Supreme Court rejects president’s term extension

Israel’s new parliament is sworn in as Eisenkot builds coalition

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Armenia’s prime minister presents 2027 budget draft to committees

UK education department tightens school phone guidance in England

Vietnam sets English criteria for one or two school leaders

Apple Intelligence registered for iPad and Mac in China, Shanghai regulator says

Germany’s chancellor ties EU budget to Ukraine funding by all members

US House panel says failures allowed Epstein and Maxwell abuse

US budget office estimates October deficit at $409 billion

Eight countries and companies adopt superintelligence safety declaration

Northern Ireland economy minister announces heating-oil protection plans

Welsh government announces £130 million (about $174.4 million) cost-of-living package

Thailand’s cabinet approves online import tax rise of up to 30%, minister says

Northern Ireland has no definitive lung screening timeline, department says

Azerbaijan’s education ministry reports 27 schools in resettlement areas

Iran summons Azerbaijan’s ambassador over reported list

South Korea records 301,442 elementary entrants, a record low

US Justice Department sues Lyft over disability discrimination

Australia accepts all recommendations from OpenAI breach review

US Senate votes 73–25 to take up permitting bill

Japan’s PM Takaichi plans to use fund-sale revenue for growth

Bangladesh rejects ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s passport request, minister says

Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry summons German envoy over video

UK Treasury confirms inquiry into pre-budget bank-tax leak

Armenia and Iran sign memorandum at commission meeting

Spain’s privacy watchdog opens TikTok probe, rejects block

France’s Macron proposes ban on superintelligence uses that risk children

Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke resigns immediately

EU temporary protection count falls to 4.37 million, Eurostat says

CIS justice ministers sign cooperation documents, Armenia’s minister says

MIT-led team receives up to $53 million to develop weed killers

Turkey builds 40-classroom school in Aghdam, Erdogan says

Vietnam and Japan adopt joint vision for deeper partnership

US Education Department investigates three school districts

US House refers Defense Secretary Hegseth impeachment to committee

Trump says White House press job offer to UFC chief Dana White was a joke

Trump backs immigration talks, US homeland security chief Mullin says

US regulator reaches proposed price settlement with Stream Auto

Security
Kraków suspect in shooting that killed 6 dies, Polish police say

Egypt’s president orders inquiry after train crash kills at least 7

Iran lifts its 2,000-kilometer missile range limit

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Gulf defense council approves Kuwait military headquarters

Royal Navy commissions first uncrewed-boat squadron

US raises security at English bases amid reported Iran threat

White House nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to US cyber post

US FBI investigates matter involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Trump says

Backpack explosion kills police officer in Spain, police say

HABAŞ blast death toll reportedly rises to 18 as Turkey investigates

At least 22 die in two boat incidents off Greece’s Crete

Migrant boat sinking off Senegal kills at least 39

US transport safety board sends team after Florida crash kills all 9 aboard

Iraq bars Iran football team’s plane from landing in Basra

French police make first arrests in Al Fayed inquiry, police say

Hungary’s PM confirms Áron Orbán detained in smuggling inquiry

Resistance commander Solange Alexandre dies at 104

US Space Force awards Viasat contract worth up to $450 million

Kenyan police seize 454 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine

F-35 office cannot reliably track thousands of parts, US watchdog says

France launches ports network to combat drug trafficking

US Secret Service arrests two after breaches near White House

US agencies sign agreement to evaluate counter-drone systems

Rights
Women accuse comedian David Walliams of sexual misconduct

Armenia opens criminal case over candidate Gevorgyan’s death in custody

Georgia’s Tbilisi court detains ex-teacher over alleged child sexual abuse

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Donetsk de facto court jails Guram Chichinadze for 12.5 years, Russia says

Armenia’s Investigative Committee completes ballot secrecy inquiry

Armenia’s Investigative Committee sends indictment to prosecutor

DR Congo military court sentences at least 66 soldiers to death

Armenia charges two servicemen in conscript’s death

Georgia frees activists Chkhvirkia, Sander and Chavchanidze after plea deals

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak returns home under house arrest

Russell Brand gets 10.5 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

UN Human Rights Council delays US rights review until January

Argentina seeks Sea Lion drilling halt as tribunal hearing opens

Queensland police classed 36% of sexual assault allegations as solved

Indonesia’s police name fourth suspect in president wiretapping case

Georgia opens bribery trial of former prime minister Irakli Gharibashvili

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AveNewsGLP-1 warning requirement, Trinidad and Tobago ruling, Bulgaria highway closure
The US drug regulator is requiring warnings across GLP-1 medicines after finding a possible link to a rare cause of vision loss. Trinidad and Tobago’s final appeal court has removed criminal restrictions on private, consensual same-sex relations between adults. Bulgaria’s prime minister says 12 people died in two highway pile-ups, and the road remains closed pending vehicle removal.
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ScienceGLP-1 warning, Scotland’s blood alert, California research bond
The US drug regulator is requiring a warning about a possible link between GLP-1 medicines and a rare cause of vision loss, with patients advised to contact a health care professional immediately for sudden vision loss, blurred vision or blind spots. Scotland’s blood reserves fell below target, triggering hospital conservation measures. California voters approved $8.4 billion in research borrowing that the state will repay with interest.
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SportsF1 calendar, England’s wheelchair rugby final, Canada–USA rugby agreement
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