Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed charges after being groped by a man while out among the public in Mexico City, and has urged that sexual harassment be made a criminal offence nationwide. Sheinbaum underscored the broader danger: “If this happens to the president, what does it mean for all women in our country?” She emphasised that only about half of Mexico’s 32 states currently classify harassment as a crime, and has asked her Women’s Ministry to review local laws to ensure uniform criminalisation across the country. (PC: AFP)

Maya Handa, a rising leader in progressive politics, was appointed campaign manager for Zohran Mamdani in July, replacing Elle Bisgaard-Church, and has been credited with steering his victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican contender Curtis Sliwa. Handa previously worked on Mamdani’s state assembly team and managed State Senator Zellnor Myrie’s mayoral bid; she has also collaborated with national figures such as Jamaal Bowman and Elizabeth Warren. Forming alliances with the progressive Working Families Party and grassroots community groups, her strategy helped Mamdani flip working-class Black and Latino neighbourhoods in Brooklyn and the Bronx from primary defeats into general-election victories. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump claimed America "lost sovereignty" after Democrat socialist Zohran Mamdani won New York's mayoral election. Trump warned New York will become "communist Cuba" or "socialist Venezuela," forcing residents to flee to Florida. The 34-year-old Mamdani promised government-funded programs through taxing the wealthy. Trump called Mamdani's victory speech "very angry" and said the Mayor-elect should be "respectful of Washington" for approvals. Mamdani's fiery address challenged Trump, declaring New York will be "powered and led by immigrants." He vowed to hold "bad landlords" accountable and end corruption benefiting billionaires like Trump. Trump compared Mamdani's vision to Democrats' nationwide plan, criticizing former mayor Bill De Blasio as "probably the worst mayor in history."

Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest leader in over a century. Speaking at his first press conference, Mamdani promised to stand up for New York and said a “new era” has begun. President Donald Trump reacted, saying Americans face a choice between “communism or common sense.” The election night also saw Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey governor races. Meanwhile, California voters approved new congressional maps favoring Democrats. Experts say Mamdani faces major challenges ahead, with his policies and performance under close public scrutiny. (PC: X)

Zohran Mamdani, NYC's first Muslim mayor at 34, represents everything MAGA fears: young, brown, Muslim, democratic socialist, and immigrant. Trump responded to his victory with "AND SO IT BEGINS!" Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa with progressive policies including free childcare, public buses, and city-run grocery stores. He declared NYC will remain "a city of immigrants...led by an immigrant," directly challenging Trump. His Palestine stance, calling Israel's Gaza actions "genocide" and pledging to enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu infuriates Trump-aligned Republicans. Trump previously mocked Mamdani's appearance, calling him "TERRIBLE" and "not very smart," but Mamdani won decisively, refusing to apologize for any identity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow could restart nuclear tests if the United States does so. “If Washington starts testing, we will respond in kind,” Putin said at a security council meeting in Moscow. He ordered defence and foreign ministry officials to “gather information” and prepare “proposals” for possible test preparations. His remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that America would begin nuclear testing “on an equal basis.” Putin said Russia’s nuclear deterrent was “at the highest level,” stronger than any other nation’s. The last full nuclear test in the world was by North Korea in 2017. (PC: Reuters)

Heavy flooding in southwest Wales led to a major incident on Wednesday, with emergency crews rescuing dozens of people and animals. More than 450 emergency calls were made overnight, mainly from the Carmarthenshire area. Forty-eight residents were rescued from a care home, while over 40 others were saved from flooded houses. Firefighters also rescued three people trapped in fast-flowing water and over 30 dogs from a flooded shelter in Kidwelly. Roads were closed, and schools shut down as rivers overflowed. Officials praised rescue teams for their courage and urged residents to stay alert amid ongoing flood warnings across Wales. (PC: MAWWFRS)

A United Parcel Service cargo jet plummeted shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on November 4 ; the aircraft erupted in a huge fireball near an industrial zone. At least seven people died, including all three crew members, and 11 on the ground were injured. The plane, an aging McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 loaded with fuel for a flight to Honolulu, appeared to suffer an engine failure with visible flames on one wing. Fueled by nearly 50 000 gallons of jet fuel, the crash ignited fires at a nearby recycling plant and triggered a shelter-in-place order for residents. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have opened investigations to determine how the aircraft failed to stay airborne on two remaining engines. (PC: AP)

Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history by becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian descent mayor after winning with 50.4% votes. In his victory speech, Mamdani invoked Jawaharlal Nehru, calling for a “new dawn of equality and justice.” Emphasizing socialism and inclusivity, he pledged rent freezes, free public transport, and universal childcare. His grassroots campaign resonated with working-class and immigrant communities. Political analysts say Mamdani’s triumph marks a generational and ideological shift in New York politics, blending progressive ideals with multicultural representation. His win symbolizes a broader transformation in U.S. urban leadership.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest in more than a century. In his victory speech, Mamdani took direct aim at Donald Trump, saying, “Turn the volume up.” The 34-year-old called Trump and his allies “tax-evading billionaires” and vowed to make New York “a light in political darkness.” Trump, who had supported independent Andrew Cuomo, reacted on social media with the words, “...AND SO IT BEGINS!” Mamdani’s win marks a major moment for Democrats as he prepares to take office on New Year’s Day. (PC: X)