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26 November 2025, in sixty words

Every story that mattered that day, each explained in a sixty-word brief.

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 · 11 stories

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General · 15:43 Jakarta now world's most populous city: UN

Jakarta, Indonesia has surpassed Tokyo as the world's most populous city with nearly 42 million residents, according to the latest UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report.

Business · 12:17 Budget report released early in UK. Oops

The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility mistakenly released its report early.

Crime · 11:54 Police face misconduct charges in murder case

Following Harshita Brella's murder, four Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct proceedings.

World · 10:53 UN Report Reveals 50,000 Women Killed by Family Members in 2024, One Every Ten Minutes

A new UN report revealed that 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family members worldwide in 2024, representing 60% of all intentional female homicides.

World · 10:52 Hong Kong fire kills four. Firefighter dead

A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district killed four people including a firefighter and injured three others on Wednesday afternoon.

General · 10:32 UK Confirms National Living Wage Increase to £12.71 for Over-21s from April 2026

The UK government has confirmed the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over will increase by 4.1% to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, providing an additional £900 annually for full-time workers.

General · 10:27 Hackers target four London councils; data possibly compromised.

A coordinated cyber attack beginning Monday has targeted at least four London councils including Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

General · 10:10 US to boost AI development with new order

President Trump has signed an executive order dubbed the 'Genesis Mission,' designed to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across various sectors.

Business · 08:20 Pound edges higher as investors await Reeves’ first budget announcement

The pound inched up on Wednesday as traders positioned for Rachel Reeves’ first budget, which is expected to include tax rises aimed at stabilising UK finances.

Entertainment · 04:49 Beatles' story changes with new material release

The Beatles' story keeps changing.

Politics · 02:49 UK Approves 4.1% Minimum Wage Increase to £12.71 From 2026

The UK government has approved a 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71 an hour from April 2026.