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Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0, a week after cup defeat
Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Premier League, a week after City had eliminated them from the Carabao Cup. The win lifts Brighton to third, with Arsenal top and City second, and it ends City's run of scoring at home.

Cray Wanderers reach the FA Cup first round for the first time in 166 years
Cray Wanderers, a Bromley club formed in 1860, reached the FA Cup first round for the first time in their 166-year history after 77 failed attempts. They host League One side Stockport County at Flamingo Park on Sunday 8 November, with kick-off at 2.15pm GMT.

Jillaroos Face Fiji in World Cup Semi-Final, With a Final Spot at Stake
Australia's Jillaroos play Fiji in the Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 8 November, with the winner facing New Zealand in the final. Australia have scored heavily in their tournament so far, while Fiji have bounced back from an opening defeat to New Zealand.

SNL's Weekend Update Roasts Elon Musk Over His Midterms Defeat
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update featured Jeremy Culhane playing Elon Musk in a sketch about the midterm elections. Colin Jost's character told Musk he wasted half a billion dollars on the midterms, and Musk was roasted by his own Grok AI, as reported by Variety.

Swans beat Bulldogs by 29 points, end Western Bulldogs' AFLW season
Sydney beat the Western Bulldogs 7.4 (46) to 2.5 (17) in the AFLW Second Elimination Final at Henson Park on Sunday, ending the Bulldogs' season. The Swans now play Geelong in an away semi-final.

Drone Attack on Colombian Army Base Kills Three Soldiers
A drone attack on a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia, killed three soldiers and wounded at least 16 people, according to Al Jazeera. Colombian authorities had not said who carried out the strike, and President Abelardo de la Espriella said those responsible would have "nowhere to hide."

Taiwan drama 'A Time' unveiled at Taiwan Creative Content Fest, premiere set for 2027
Taiwanese director Tsao Jui-yuan unveiled his drama series 'A Time' at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. The series, rooted in 1970s campus folk music, follows five friends after one of them falls into a decades-long coma, and it stars former NCT and WayV member Lucas Wong in his acting debut. It is scheduled to premiere in 2027.

Druski Makes SNL Hosting Debut With Emma Stone Surprise
Druski became the first internet content creator to host Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2026. Emma Stone walked on during his opening monologue, and The Strokes were the musical guest. Stone and Druski also star together in the Universal rom-com The Catch.

Senator-elect James Talarico Crashes SNL's Cold Open
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico appeared in the cold open of Saturday Night Live's November 7, 2026 episode, the first after the midterm elections. The sketch included James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson as Democratic leaders, and host Druski, the first online content creator to host the show.

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Injuring More Than 20
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit western Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan early on November 8, 2026, injuring more than 20 people. Officials warned of possible strong quakes in the following days and urged caution about landslides and falling rocks.

SNL's Weekend Update Roasts Elon Musk Over His Midterms Defeat
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update featured Jeremy Culhane playing Elon Musk in a sketch about the midterm elections. Colin Jost's character told Musk he wasted half a billion dollars on the midterms, and Musk was roasted by his own Grok AI, as reported by Variety.

Taiwan drama 'A Time' unveiled at Taiwan Creative Content Fest, premiere set for 2027
Taiwanese director Tsao Jui-yuan unveiled his drama series 'A Time' at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. The series, rooted in 1970s campus folk music, follows five friends after one of them falls into a decades-long coma, and it stars former NCT and WayV member Lucas Wong in his acting debut. It is scheduled to premiere in 2027.

Druski Makes SNL Hosting Debut With Emma Stone Surprise
Druski became the first internet content creator to host Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2026. Emma Stone walked on during his opening monologue, and The Strokes were the musical guest. Stone and Druski also star together in the Universal rom-com The Catch.

Senator-elect James Talarico Crashes SNL's Cold Open
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico appeared in the cold open of Saturday Night Live's November 7, 2026 episode, the first after the midterm elections. The sketch included James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson as Democratic leaders, and host Druski, the first online content creator to host the show.

Drone Attack on Colombian Army Base Kills Three Soldiers
A drone attack on a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia, killed three soldiers and wounded at least 16 people, according to Al Jazeera. Colombian authorities had not said who carried out the strike, and President Abelardo de la Espriella said those responsible would have "nowhere to hide."

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Injuring More Than 20
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit western Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan early on November 8, 2026, injuring more than 20 people. Officials warned of possible strong quakes in the following days and urged caution about landslides and falling rocks.

Trump Offers UFC Chief Dana White the White House Press Secretary Job
President Donald Trump has offered UFC chief Dana White the job of White House press secretary, and White said he would meet Trump at the White House on Monday. Reports published on Sunday said White declined the offer, while The Washington Post reported he declined to discuss it.

US Military Creates Task Force to Target Iran's Land Supply Routes
US Central Command announced Task Force Iron Gate on Nov. 7, a Tampa-based unit that will work with other US agencies to disrupt Iranian weapons and materials moving over land and across the Caspian Sea. Its commander said the unit will reinforce the existing US blockade of Iran at sea, which has seen a number of ships redirected and disabled since July.

Samsung's One UI 9.5 Beta Build Turns Up on Galaxy S26 Ultra Servers
A One UI 9.5 beta build for the Galaxy S26 Ultra has appeared on Samsung's Korean and US update servers, running firmware S948BXXU6ZZK3 on Android 17. Samsung has not announced the beta, and the Galaxy S27 launch timing remains a projection.

Texas Governor-Elect Hinojosa Defeats Abbott on a Data Center Platform, as Local Voters Back Limits
Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governorship on a pledge to restrict data centers, local voters passed nearly all data center restriction measures, and Democrats took the U.S. House. Markets split sharply in response.

Nvidia CEO Named in Alleged Spy Plot as Export Checks Come Under Scrutiny
A memo alleges that a Megaspeed executive was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Nvidia says the dealings were not unusual. A separate New Matrix licensing question has raised questions about export verification.

iPhone Video Comes to CarPlay in iOS 27, But Only While Parked
iOS 27 lets iPhone owners play video on CarPlay while parked, but only in cars with compatible head units and video-in-car detection. Playback switches to audio-only once the vehicle moves. YouTube and Netflix were not natively supported at publication.

Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0, a week after cup defeat
Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Premier League, a week after City had eliminated them from the Carabao Cup. The win lifts Brighton to third, with Arsenal top and City second, and it ends City's run of scoring at home.

Cray Wanderers reach the FA Cup first round for the first time in 166 years
Cray Wanderers, a Bromley club formed in 1860, reached the FA Cup first round for the first time in their 166-year history after 77 failed attempts. They host League One side Stockport County at Flamingo Park on Sunday 8 November, with kick-off at 2.15pm GMT.

Jillaroos Face Fiji in World Cup Semi-Final, With a Final Spot at Stake
Australia's Jillaroos play Fiji in the Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Sunday 8 November, with the winner facing New Zealand in the final. Australia have scored heavily in their tournament so far, while Fiji have bounced back from an opening defeat to New Zealand.

Swans beat Bulldogs by 29 points, end Western Bulldogs' AFLW season
Sydney beat the Western Bulldogs 7.4 (46) to 2.5 (17) in the AFLW Second Elimination Final at Henson Park on Sunday, ending the Bulldogs' season. The Swans now play Geelong in an away semi-final.

Luxon defends leadership after senior National MPs lose seats
Christopher Luxon defended his leadership on Sunday, saying he took responsibility for the loss of four senior National figures at the election. Coalition negotiations will not begin until final results are released on 27 November, and ACT leader David Seymour said his party is planning for two scenarios.

Firefighters' union asks government to step in as four 10-hour strikes are planned
The New Zealand Professional Fire Fighters Union has asked the government to help settle its collective agreement negotiations with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Members voted 88 percent in favour of four 10-hour strikes before the end of the year, with the first set for 1pm on Friday 27 November. Fire and Emergency has warned the longer strikes would create an "extreme risk to public safety".

National wins 42 seats as New Zealand's vote count continues
National has won 42 seats and ACT 13 in New Zealand's 7 November general election, with around 14% of votes still uncounted. Christopher Luxon spoke after the result, and NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has ruled out working with Labour. Official results are due on 27 November.

Four heritage defence sites to stay in public hands after backlash
The Albanese government has confirmed that four heritage-listed defence sites, including two Victoria Barracks, will remain in public hands after backlash against a plan to sell them. The sites are to be transformed into public spaces telling Australia's military history, with the Australian War Memorial, after defence personnel vacate them.

Berkshire Hathaway Q3: Operating Profit Slips as Buybacks Accelerate
Berkshire Hathaway's third-quarter operating profit fell and its underwriting results declined, while the company accelerated share buybacks. Here is what the operating line shows, why it differs from headline net earnings, and what to watch in upcoming filings.

Pacific Power Seeks a 57% Rate Hike in California. Here's What the Request Really Means
Pacific Power, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has asked California regulators to approve a 57% increase in base revenue, a request of $103 million per year that the CPUC has yet to rule on. The article separates the request from approved rates, explains how offsets and low-income program filings fit in, and compares the California proposal with a 10.8% Oregon proposal.

Musk's SpaceX Moves Toward a Mobile Network: Spectrum, Towers, Chips and Talks
SpaceX has signed spectrum and chip deals and is reportedly in talks over cell-site access and a U.S. telecoms acquisition. Here is what is signed and what is still being discussed.

Kirkland Adds 40 Lawyers From Weil as Weil's Chosen Leader Steps Back
Kirkland & Ellis announced it had added 40 private equity, M&A and debt finance lawyers from Weil Gotshal, led by Ramona Nee, who had been chosen to run Weil and has since withdrawn from that role after merger talks collapsed.