Britons eat as many as 10 billion packets of crisps every year- an annual average of 140 packs per person... but which ones are the best choice?

In response to United States (US) tariffs, and citing national security interests as a reason, China introduced two waves of export controls for rare-earth elements (REEs) in April and October 2025 respectively. The second wave has been suspended until November 2026. The EU has been negatively affected by the controls on REEs, which are indispensable for its digital, green and defence industries. While the partial suspension has been widely welcomed, China's move highlighted major vulnerabilities of the EU supply chains that remain hard to mitigate. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This paper provides a summary of all scrutiny activities of the European Parliament related to euro area monetary policy in occasion of the October 2025 Monetary Dialogue with the European Central Bank (ECB). It covers the topics chosen by the competent Committee and related expertise papers provided in advance of the Dialogue, the actual topics addressed during the Dialogue, a brief overview of results from the Monetary Policy Expert Panel Survey, and the latest written questions made by Members to the ECB President. The document is published regularly ahead and after each Monetary Dialogue with the ECB. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Geopolitical risk is a peculiar type of risk for banks and it has gained in prominence recently. Yet, it is hard to grasp, and even more so to quantify. Three papers by academic experts that we have commissioned on behalf of the ECON Committee now provide important insights on geopolitical risk. This thematic briefing reviews the results of the three papers. The papers show the importance of this risk and report on the available evidence and the policy measures in place. They also point to some problems and gaps in the transparency and management of this risk. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The former Spice Girl, 51, took to her Instagram to reveal her huge tree for the holidays. Victoria showed her dedication to the holidays as she stored all her baubles in fragile-labelled boxes.

German actor Udo Kier, who worked with Andy Warhol and Madonna, has died at age 81. Kier passed away on Sunday morning, his partner Delbert McBride shared.

A 72-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a tipper truck on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Saturday (Nov 22). The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne they were alerted to the accident along the SLE towards the Central Expressway near the Woodlands Avenue 12 exit at about 8.55am. The male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. A 71-year-old male tipper truck driver is assisting with police investigations. In a video uploaded to Facebook on Nov 23, a blue tent and a white sheet can be seen laid on the ground.Another video shows a traffic jam as a result of the accident, with two lanes of the expressway closed and two traffic police cars, a tow truck and an SCDF ambulance at the scene. The tipper truck is stopped on the rightmost lane of the expressway.According to police statistics, the number of road traffic accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities rose by 8.9 per cent to 3,818 in the first half of 2025, up from 3,507 in the first half of 2024, continuing the upward trend observed over the past three years.

More than one million people have visited the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience in nearly three months since it opened in end-August, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Monday (Nov 24).The exhibition, marking Singapore's 60th year of independence, uses immersive storytelling and generative artificial intelligence to create a personalised, imaginative experience — offering visitors a peek into what their future in Singapore can look like.Admission to the national exhibition at Level 1 atria of Orchard Central and orchardgateway is free, although tickets are required for the showcase at Orchard Library.Weekend slots for the ticketed showcase are almost always fully booked, with more than 122,000 tickets issued to date.

An elderly man who was tricked into believing that his bank account had been hacked transferred over $100,000 to another account provided by a supposed «Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) staff» for safekeeping.The 67-year-old victim, surnamed Zhang (pseudonym), told Shin Min Daily News on Monday (Nov 24) that the ruse started with a missed call on Oct 21.He dialed the number and was told that his insurance policy was about to expire. When asked if he was keen to renew it, Zhang declined. But he was then told that someone from MAS would soon contact him.Sure enough, he got a call from a supposed «MAS staff», who said his bank account had been compromised.«They showed me their work ID. I didn't actually have an account with the bank, but I didn't suspect anything at the time,» he told the Chinese daily.The «MAS staff» then instructed Zhang to download a cryptocurrency application. The scammer requested to communicate via a WhatsApp video call and asked Zhang to turn on the screen sharing function.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is in Bhutan to bring back sacred relics of Lord Buddha. These relics were displayed in Bhutan from November 8 to 18. The exposition highlighted the spiritual and cultural ties between India and Bhutan. Bhutan's Prime Minister thanked India for the significant event. Prime Minister Modi also expressed gratitude for the warm reception of the relics.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is putting the final touches to another grim package, despite promising just a year ago that she would not be back for more taxes.

Saleh Hussein Hamid, 25, was allowed to stay in UK because he does not speak German well enough despite being a German citizen.

Erika Kirk opened up to Megyn Kelly about a private hope she carried in the moments after her husband's killing. The revelation stunned Kelly when she repeated it onstage.

ALEX BYWATER AND NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Steve Borthwick's side beat the Pumas 27-23 to extend their winning run to 11 matches and seal their first November clean sweep since 2017.

President Peter Mutharika has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give Malawi urgent financial support as the country faces serious economic problems, including shortages of fuel, food, fertiliser and foreign exchange. Speaking at Mtunthama State Lodge in Lilongwe during a meeting with IMF African Department Director Abebe Selassie, Mutharika said the government’s finances are […] The post Mutharika Appeals to IMF for Urgent Help as Economy Worsens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An Afghanistan Ariana flight mistakenly landed on a departure runway at Delhi Airport on Sunday afternoon. The Airbus A310, cleared for runway 29L, touched down on 29R, which is designated for takeoffs. Fortunately, no aircraft was present on the runway at the time, averting a potential disaster. Aviation authorities are investigating the serious incident.

India's coastal defence has been significantly bolstered with the commissioning of INS Mahe, the first of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, this indigenous vessel is designed for high-tempo ASW missions and coastal patrol in shallow waters, enhancing India's maritime security capabilities.

Anti-pollution protests in Delhi turned political as demonstrators displayed pro-Maoist posters, leading to over 22 arrests. Police reported protesters used chilli spray on personnel. The BJP labelled them 'professional protesters' and 'urban Naxals.' Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party questioned the BJP-led Delhi government's «inaction» on the pollution as the air quality remained «very poor» in the region.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) described the Tejas aircraft crash in Dubai, which resulted in the death of IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal, as an «isolated occurrence caused by exceptional circumstances.» The company assured that the incident has no impact on its business operations or future deliveries, while its shares experienced a significant drop before partially recovering.

According to the regional operational headquarters, a woman sustained injuries after a drone hit a moving vehicle in the regional operational headquarters

The US and Ukrainian delegations largely reached agreement on the 28-point peace plan proposed by Washington

Sergey Bogdan said that test pilots submit detailed reports on any deficiencies, whether minor or major

The White House noted earlier that during the Geneva talks, the Ukrainian delegation affirmed that the current draft plan for resolving the crisis meets its national interests

US economist, professor, and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University Jeffrey Sachs considers the resistance of European leaders to the US plan to be pointless

The family, who gave up the rat race to live a simple life in a woodland cottage found themselves at the heart of a national scandal last week.

The head judge, 65, couldn't breathe for 20 minutes after she choked on a fish bone moments before the Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special.

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut has killed veteran Hezbollah military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai Read Full Article at RT.com

Pope Leo XIV made an unexpected video appearance during a rave party held outside St. Elizabeth Cathedral in Kosice Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington and Kiev have made substantial progress on a peace deal, and the results will now be discussed with Russia, Marco Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The comedian will have to gain a special flood permit and has been advised to sign up to a helpline if his plans are approved to demolish a £6M home in Marlow and replace it with a swanky mansion.