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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 20, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting troops at a buffer zone inside Syria on Nov 19, in a photo released by his office.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visiting troops at a buffer zone inside Syria on Nov 19, in a photo released by his office.

‘Beggars belief’: Londoners baffled by bizarre Christmas mural

A disturbing array of figures in the festive mural included a Father Christmas with a pained expression and a beard that is half orange and half white.
A disturbing array of figures in the festive mural included a Father Christmas with a pained expression and a beard that is half orange and half white.

UK to build new munitions factories to boost warfighting readiness

British Defence Secretary John Healey is shown around Helsing's new 'resilience factory' in Plymouth, Britain, November 19, 2025. UK MOD Crown/Cpl Tim Hammond /Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
British Defence Secretary John Healey is shown around Helsing's new 'resilience factory' in Plymouth, Britain, November 19, 2025. UK MOD Crown/Cpl Tim Hammond /Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Britain’s PM Starmer posts heartfelt video letter to son on International Men’s Day

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking part in a Q&A session on youth employment and the cost of living with apprentices in London, on Nov 17.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer taking part in a Q&A session on youth employment and the cost of living with apprentices in London, on Nov 17.

US, UK and Australia sanction Russia cyber firms over ransomware links

Mr John Hurley, US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Media Land helps cybercriminals attack businesses in the US and allied nations.
Mr John Hurley, US Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Media Land helps cybercriminals attack businesses in the US and allied nations.

Britain says ‘military options’ ready as Russian spy ship uses lasers against air force pilots

Russia's Yantar, designed for intelligence gathering and mapping underseas cables, is currently on the edge of British waters, said British defence minister John Healey.
Russia's Yantar, designed for intelligence gathering and mapping underseas cables, is currently on the edge of British waters, said British defence minister John Healey.

Chadwick says WEC is ultimate goal as F1 dream recedes

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 2, 2022 Jenner Racing's Jamie Chadwick celebrates after winning the W Series race REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 2, 2022 Jenner Racing's Jamie Chadwick celebrates after winning the W Series race REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a sign during a rally to demand that the United Kingdom make reparations for slavery, outside the British High Commission, in Kingston, Jamaica March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 19, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Nov 18.
US President Donald Trump (left) welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Nov 18.

Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England

Wet wipes have been found to contribute to 94 per cent of sewer blockages in the UK.
Wet wipes have been found to contribute to 94 per cent of sewer blockages in the UK.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.