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06 November 2026

Updated 11/06 07:00 (UK time)

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Economy

Nasdaq suffers worst day in 18 months as election result fuels AI slowdown fears

The Nasdaq composite fell 5.5%, its worst one-day decline in 18 months, as concerns that the US midterm election results could bring tougher regulation of artificial intelligence and data centres erased more than $2tn from the index’s value.The Nasdaq composite dropped 5.5% on Thursday, its worst one-day performance in 18 months. Investors increasingly expect the US midterm election results to lead to tougher scrutiny of artificial intelligence and data-centre construction. The index moved into correction territory, more than 10% below its recent record high, while more than $2tn was erased from its value by the close. It was the index’s biggest daily fall since Donald Trump announced tariffs on US trading partners in April 2025.

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World

Democrats surpass 250 House seats as gains widen in US midterms

Democrats exceeded 250 seats in the House as their gains in the US midterm elections widened, including victories in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; the Mississippi Senate race remained closely contested.Democrats surpassed 250 seats in the House as their gains in the US midterm elections continued to widen. The party flipped additional seats in states including Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina. The Mississippi Senate race remained one of the most closely watched contests, with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott Colom separated by a very narrow margin. The results followed a night of closely contested and unexpected races across the country.

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Tech

UK considers restrictions on smart glasses over covert filming concerns

The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses amid concerns that the technology is being used to film women surreptitiously, with a minister suggesting sales could be limited for certain users.The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses because of concerns that the devices are being used to film women surreptitiously. Safeguarding minister Satvir Kaur told the House of Commons that sales of the technology could be restricted “to certain users.” The available information does not specify what form the restrictions would take or when they might be introduced.

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US

Federal judge temporarily halts construction of Trump’s Washington triumphal arch

A federal judge issued a 14-day restraining order halting construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot Washington arch, hours after a planning commission approved the project in an 8-4 vote.US district judge Tanya Chutkan issued a 14-day restraining order halting construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot, or 76-metre, triumphal arch in Washington. The order came hours after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project by an 8-4 vote following a nine-hour hearing. Dozens of witnesses opposed the construction during the hearing. The court order represents a temporary halt to work on one of Trump’s prominent Washington projects.

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Europe

Hoax bomb threats disrupt at least 34 European flights

Hoax bomb threats disrupted at least 34 flights across Europe, forcing some aircraft to make emergency landings or diversions and prompting questions about an apparently coordinated effort.Hoax bomb threats disrupted at least 34 flights across Europe. Some aircraft were forced to make emergency landings or divert, two days after earlier false alerts affected air travel. Thursday’s warnings involved flights between countries including Italy, Ireland, the UK, Spain, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, France, Greece, Serbia and Czechia. Questions are mounting over whether the incidents were part of an apparently coordinated effort to cause disruption.

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Sports

Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 as Baltimore suffer fourth straight loss

Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown as the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated Baltimore 33-10, improving to 6-2 while the Ravens lost their fourth consecutive game with Joe Fagnano making his first start.The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Baltimore Ravens 33-10 on Thursday night. Trevor Lawrence passed for 242 yards and a touchdown, helping Jacksonville improve to 6-2 with its fifth win in six games. Baltimore started rookie Joe Fagnano for the first time because Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured; Fagnano threw for only 60 yards. The Ravens have now lost four straight games and are awaiting the arrival of Jacoby Brissett.

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UK

UK minister urges energy suppliers to help households with unpaid winter bills

A UK energy minister has urged major suppliers to do more to help about 2.4 million households with unpaid energy bills, ahead of a government plan to spend almost £2.5bn writing down debts.A UK energy minister has called on the country’s biggest suppliers to do more to help households deal with unpaid energy bills this winter. The government plans to spend almost £2.5bn to help write off the record energy debts of about 2.4 million of the hardest-hit households. Energy company executives were summoned to a roundtable meeting to discuss the debt-relief plan. The minister’s request came as the government prepared to implement the support measures.

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