UK to ban resale of tickets above face value
The UK government will prohibit the resale of concert, show, and sports event tickets above face value, targeting automated ticket touting and inflated pricing on resale platforms.
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Germany expects to lift its restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel from November 24, which were banned in August due to the siege of Gaza City
Germany expects to lift its restrictions on military equipment exports to Israel from November 24, which were banned in August due to the siege of Gaza City.
Iran halts uranium enrichment after facility damage
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi stated that uranium enrichment has ceased across all sites, citing damage from attacks during the Iran–Israel conflict and subsequent U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities. The claim follows satellite evidence showing no major activity at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz sites.
UK to shorten refugee status and extend residency wait
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces overhaul of asylum system, including reducing refugee status duration and extending long-term residency eligibility period.
Bill passes through Congress and is signed by president Donald Trump, ending the longest government shutdown in American history at 43 days
A bill passes through Congress and is signed by president Donald Trump, ending the longest government shutdown in American history at 43 days.
Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th president of Ireland
Catherine Connolly was sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland at Dublin Castle on 11 November 2025, succeeding Michael D Higgins after a landslide election victory.