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The Democratic sweep of Congress has left businesses in policy-sensitive sectors reassessing their priorities, with executives facing renewed pressure over healthcare costs, artificial intelligence infrastructure and household affordability. Some companies are hoping the result will bring relief. Communications advisers said one client in healthcare was “breathing easier” at the prospect of insurance subsidies being restored, while others were being urged to discuss “530A accounts”, also known as Trump Accounts. The election has also highlighted the depth of public concern over the effects of corporate decisions, particularly the rapid expansion of data centres. Technology companies have committed billions of dollars to…

Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, bringing his 23-year Portugal career to an end at the age of 41. The Portugal captain leaves the national team after scoring a record 146 goals in 243 appearances. He confirmed the decision on social media on Thursday morning, writing: “Portugal will always be in me.” Ronaldo’s announcement follows a reported fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus during the previous international break. In a statement, Ronaldo said: “Today I finish my walk on the pitch with the national team. I leave with my head held high, with pride in the path I took,…

Flash flooding in North Georgia has prompted evacuations and swift-water rescues, with McCaysville declared under a state of emergency after torrential rain sent rivers and creeks surging through Fannin County. Residents were trapped in homes and vehicles as floodwaters rose rapidly overnight on Thursday, 5 November, while mudslides blocked roads and complicated efforts to reach people in danger. McCaysville officials have closed the city to unauthorised personnel until further notice. Access has been restricted along River Road, Mobile Road, Blue Ridge Drive and Highway 68 from Tennessee, with only emergency and public safety crews allowed through. ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/flash-flooding-triggers-evacuations-rescues-north-georgia)) Fannin County Emergency…

Western Australian Labor MP Jagadish Krishnan is facing a demand for $1.93 million from Avid Global Holdings over the failed sale of his Spectrum Health Group GP network. A letter sent by lawyers for the company on June 15 alleged that Mr Krishnan had promised to cover Avid’s legal and professional costs connected with the proposed transaction, which collapsed last year. The demand, issued by Clayton Utz, required payment within five days. Avid Global is the parent company of AvidSys, the Indian-Australian-owned mining and construction group headquartered in Perth. “In or about late October 2025, you represented to our client…

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Nine serving Serbian police officers and a former officer have been arrested over allegations that they used excessive force against students during protests in Belgrade last year. The Serbian Ministry of Interior said the suspects allegedly abused and tortured several injured people in the garage of a government compound in August 2025. It said all 10 officers had been on duty at the time. According to the ministry, the group “used force and threats to inflict severe pain and suffering on several injured people, in order to obtain information, intimidate and unlawfully punish them”. The ministry released only the suspects’…

Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC faces a decisive test on Thursday, when the National Capital Planning Commission considers whether to grant final approval for the controversial structure despite an ongoing legal challenge. The commission is expected to approve the project, which the administration says could move to construction once the vote is followed by authorisation from the Department of the Interior. The government has told a federal judge that work could begin as early as Thursday. The online meeting is expected to last five hours, with almost 120 members of the public registered to speak. The…

Banks are preparing for tighter oversight from the US Congress after Democrats swept the latest political contest. The expected increase in scrutiny could bring closer attention to the banking sector as Democrats take a stronger position in Congress.

Reece Walsh is retaining the Australian No.1 jersey, with James Tedesco nevertheless willing to offer advice to the young superstar. The Roosters champion has been kept out of the full-back position by Walsh, but remains happy to share his experience with the Queenslander.

The Poundland-owner has turned to a lobbying firm that represents Thames Water creditors, as political heat rises around the issue. The available material provides no further detail on the identity of the lobbying firm, the terms of its engagement, or the timing of the move.