November 2025

Gravelines: France To Use UK Funds For £132K Fence Near Calais

French Authorities Utilize UK Funds For £132K Gravelines Fence

November 8, 2025 11:17 am

Local authorities in Gravelines plan a £132,000 fence, funded by Britain, to keep migrants from residential areas as part of joint border enforcement efforts.

France is planning to build a £132,000 ($173,000), fence in the northern town of Gravelines, near Calais, using funds provided by the United Kingdom under a bilateral border security agreement. The project aims to prevent migrants from entering residential areas as tensions rise between local residents and asylum seekers.

The proposed 1,000-yard barrier, expected to stand about two meters high, will enclose parts of Polder Park, an area where migrants often camp while waiting to cross …

Typhoon Fung-Wong: Philippines Braces For Super Storm

Typhoon Fung-Wong: Philippines Braces For Super Storm

November 8, 2025 11:04 am

The Philippines is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, which is forecast to make landfall on the island of Luzon as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, bringing destructive winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Fung-Wong could intensify further before making landfall, with sustained winds exceeding 185 km/h (115 mph) and even stronger gusts. The storm is projected to weaken after striking land but will likely remain a typhoon as it moves across Luzon.

“Fung-Wong will bring intense rainfall, widespread flooding, and potentially dangerous …

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Deepens

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Stays

November 8, 2025 10:25 am

U.S. faces mounting travel chaos, food aid disputes, and renewed Senate tensions as the Trump administration’s shutdown stretches into week six.

Air travel across the United States descended into chaos on Friday November 7, 2025, as hundreds of flights were canceled amid the ongoing government shutdown, now entering its sixth week with no resolution in sight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered 40 major airports to cut flight operations by 10%, citing critical staff shortages and safety concerns. Air traffic controllers, working unpaid since the shutdown began, have warned of fatigue and burnout as they continue managing busy skies with …

United Kingdom Immigration Curb: Cost $5.7 Billion — analyst

United Kingdom Immigration Curb: Cost $5.7 Billion — Analyst

November 8, 2025 9:35 am

Home Office analyst warns the UK’s plan to limit foreign workers and students could cost up to $5.7 billion, testing Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s strategy.

United Kingdom’s new immigration crackdown could cost the economy as much as £4.4 billion ($5.7 billion), according to an internal Home Office report, raising doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge to reduce migration without hurting growth.

The internal analysis, released alongside Starmer’s sweeping immigration reforms, warns that major cuts to the number of foreign workers and international students may have unintended economic consequences. It estimates that the UK could lose up to £1.2 billion …

Intel Shares Skyrockets As Musk Teases Tesla Chip Partnership

Intel Shares Skyrockets As Musk Teases Tesla Chip Partnership

November 7, 2025 11:02 pm

Intel stock climbed after Tesla CEO, Elon Musk revealed Tesla may collaborate with the chipmaker to build massive AI manufacturing facilities.

Intel’s stock jumped more than 2% on Friday November 7, 2025, after President Elon Musk hinted that Tesla may partner with the U.S. chipmaker to build advanced artificial intelligence manufacturing plants. The comments, made during Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting, sent Intel’s shares up by as much as 4% in after-hours trading.

Speaking before a packed audience, Musk said Tesla might need to construct what he described as a “gigantic chip fab” to produce enough AI chips for the company’s …

Nigerian Stock Market: Lose N2.5trn As Panic Selling Deepens

Nigerian Stock Market: Lose N2.5trn As Panic Selling Deepens

November 7, 2025 10:46 pm

Nigerian stock market slumped by N2.512 trillion in four days as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s warning of possible U.S. military action.

Nigeria’s stock market tumbled sharply this week, losing N2.512 trillion in just four trading days amid widespread investor panic following comments by the U.S. President Donald Trump about possible military intervention over the killing of Christians by Islamist militants in the country.

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index fell by 2.66% to close at 150,026.55 points on November 6, down from 154,126.46 points at the start of trading on Monday November 3, 2025. Market capitalization dropped to …

Warren Buffett’s 90/10 Rule: A Simple Pathway To Great Wealth

Warren Buffett’s 90/10 Rule: A Simple Pathway To Great Wealth

November 7, 2025 10:23 pm

Warren Buffett’s 90/10 investing formula—90% in a low-cost S&P 500 fund and 10% in short-term bonds—offers simplicity, low fees, and steady long-term growth.

Warren Buffett’s “90/10 rule” has become one of the most discussed investment formulas among everyday investors—a strategy that combines simplicity, patience, and trust in the long-term strength of the U.S. economy.

The concept, outlined by Buffett in a 2013 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, is straightforward: allocate 90% of your investment portfolio to a low-cost S&P 500 index fund and the remaining 10% to short-term U.S. government bonds. Buffett’s rationale is that most individuals lack the …

Offset: Snubs $10M Settlement, Seeks Half Of Cardi B’s Fortune

Offset Spurns $10M Settlement, Seeks Half Of Cardi B’s Fortune

November 7, 2025 10:07 pm

Rapper Offset has turned down a $10 million divorce settlement from Cardi B, claiming he deserves half of their assets for contributing to her success.

American rapper Offset has reportedly rejected a $10 million divorce settlement offer from his estranged wife, Cardi B, demanding instead an equal share of the couple’s combined assets.

Sources close to the pair told U.S. media that Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, insists he played a crucial role in Cardi B’s rise to superstardom and therefore deserves half of the wealth accumulated during their seven-year marriage.

The couple, who married in 2017, …

Canada To Reduce Temporary Resident And Student Intake By 43%

Canadian Law Limits Temporary Residency, Students Visas, 43%

November 7, 2025 7:30 pm

Ottawa unveils new immigration plan reducing international students and foreign workers while introducing faster residency routes for US-based talent.

The Canadian government has announced sweeping reforms to its immigration policy, cutting the number of temporary residents — including international students and foreign workers — by nearly 43% over the next three years.

The plan, unveiled on Tuesday November 5, 2025, as part of the federal budget, represents one of the sharpest reductions in Canada’s temporary immigration in decades. The move comes amid political and economic pressure to manage housing shortages and public sentiment over the country’s record population growth.

Under …

Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash In Kentucky Rises To 12

Bolivia Economic Crisis Deepens As Rodrigo Paz Takes Office

November 7, 2025 11:33 am

President-elect Rodrigo Paz will take office on Saturday, stepping into leadership as Bolivia grapples with its worst economic downturn in decades and prepares for politically sensitive reforms aimed at restoring fiscal stability.

Paz, a centrist former senator from the Christian Democratic Party, won the October 19 runoff election, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule by the Movement to Socialism (MAS). His victory marks a major political shift for the Andean nation, which has struggled with high inflation, dwindling reserves, and declining energy exports. “When Paz steps in, he won’t have any liquid reserves in the central bank to import …

Jakarta Mosque Explosion Injures Over 50; Suspect Identified

Jakarta Mosque Explosion Injures Over 50; Suspect Identified

November 7, 2025 11:04 am

More than 50 people were injured when explosions ripped through a mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, during Friday prayers, authorities said. Police have identified a 17-year-old student as the suspected perpetrator.

The blast occurred at around 12:15 p.m. local time (05:15 GMT) inside a mosque located within a state-run high school complex in Kelapa Gading, a district in northern Jakarta. Most of the injured were students, according to Indonesia’s police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who said the suspect was also among those hurt. “An investigation is ongoing, including how the suspect assembled and carried out the attack,” Prabowo told reporters …

Ronaldo Reveals His Private Jet Was His Priciest Purchase Yet

Ronaldo Reveals His Private Jet Was His Priciest Purchase Yet

November 7, 2025 9:11 am

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the custom private jet in his fleet stands as the most expensive single purchase he has ever made — underscoring how pivotal travelling privately has become for his lifestyle. In a recent interview, he said, “Of all the things I’ve bought in my life… my private jet remains the most expensive.”

The latest aircraft in question is reportedly a Bombardier Global Express XRS (or a similarly-valued model) that Ronaldo acquired to replace his previous jet, with estimates placing its value at around US$50–75 million. He explained the reasoning behind such an investment: “I changed it …

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