She’s a global pop star who appears relatable even as her tours alter a country’s economy. Bu her new album has sparked surprisingly fierce criticism. Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes explain.She is by any measure the biggest pop star in the world, which has made her ability to retain her relatable appeal all the more impressive. But this week Taylor Swift seems to have made a rare misstep.For decades her fans have watched her grow from a teenage country star to globally recognised billionaire, and she has taken them with her, thanks to her sharp lyrics about growing up, relationships and heartbreak. But it’s not just about the music. She has cultivated a unique connection with her Swifties, dropping clues in her music and content and encouraging them to decode it, explains the Guardian’s deputy music editor, Laura Snapes. And it has paid off. The Eras tour boosted the UK economy by £1bn. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/oct/10/from-boom-to-backlash-has-taylor-swift-lost-her-touch-podcast">Continue reading...</a>

تواجه تايلور سويفت، نجمة البوب العالمية المعروفة بشخصيتها القابلة للتواصل، رد فعل غير متوقع بشأن ألبومها الأخير. على الرغم من نجاحها الهائل وقدرتها على التواصل مع المعجبين، يعبر النقاد عن آراء قوية حول هذا الإصدار الجديد، مما يمثل زلة نادرة في مسيرتها. هذه الحالة مهمة لأنها تثير تساؤلات حول استدامة جاذبيتها وتوقعات قاعدة معجبيها.

Taylor Swift, la sensación pop global conocida por su personalidad accesible, enfrenta una reacción inesperada por su último álbum. A pesar de su inmenso éxito y su capacidad para conectar con los fans, los críticos están expresando opiniones contundentes sobre este nuevo lanzamiento, marcando un raro tropiezo en su carrera. Esta situación es significativa ya que plantea preguntas sobre la sostenibilidad de su atractivo y las expectativas de su base de fans.

Taylor Swift, la sensation pop mondiale connue pour son côté accessible, fait face à un retour de bâton inattendu concernant son dernier album. Malgré son immense succès et sa capacité à se connecter avec ses fans, les critiques expriment des opinions fortes sur cette nouvelle sortie, marquant un rare faux pas dans sa carrière. Cette situation est importante car elle soulève des questions sur la durabilité de son attrait et les attentes de sa base de fans.

Taylor Swift, the global pop sensation known for her relatable persona, is facing unexpected backlash over her latest album. Despite her immense success and ability to connect with fans, critics are voicing strong opinions about this new release, marking a rare misstep in her career. This situation is significant as it raises questions about the sustainability of her appeal and the expectations of her fanbase.

From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch? – podcast

Over 13,000 children in primary seven sit the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday 15 November.

سيتقدم أكثر من 13,000 طفل في الصف السابع لاختبار النقل الأول لعام 2025 يوم السبت 15 نوفمبر. يمثل هذا الحدث علامة فارقة مهمة في المسيرة التعليمية لهؤلاء الطلاب بينما يستعدون للمرحلة التالية من مسيرتهم الأكاديمية.

Más de 13,000 niños en séptimo grado se presentarán al primer examen de transferencia de 2025 el sábado 15 de noviembre. Este evento marca un hito importante en el camino educativo de estos estudiantes mientras se preparan para la siguiente etapa de sus carreras académicas.

Plus de 13 000 enfants en classe de primaire sept participeront au premier test de transfert de 2025 le samedi 15 novembre. Cet événement marque une étape importante dans le parcours éducatif de ces élèves alors qu'ils se préparent pour la prochaine étape de leur carrière académique.

Over 13,000 children in primary seven will take the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday, November 15. This event marks an important milestone in the educational journey of these students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic careers.

Thousands of children to sit first 2025 transfer test

Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.

تم إعلان حالة طوارئ كبرى في المملكة المتحدة بسبب العواصف التي تسببها العاصفة كلاوديا، مما أدى إلى حدوث فيضانات واضطرابات كبيرة. أصدرت هيئة الأرصاد الجوية تحذيرًا أصفر من الأمطار في وقت مبكر من يوم السبت، مع إصدار 83 تحذيرًا من الفيضانات في إنجلترا و12 في ويلز. جلبت العاصفة أمطارًا غزيرة ومستدامة، مما أثار القلق بشأن الفيضانات المحتملة في مناطق مختلفة.

Se ha declarado un incidente mayor en el Reino Unido debido a que la tormenta Claudia causa inundaciones y disturbios significativos. La Oficina Meteorológica emitió una advertencia amarilla de lluvia temprano el sábado, con 83 advertencias de inundación en Inglaterra y 12 en Gales. La tormenta ha traído lluvias intensas y persistentes, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre posibles inundaciones en varias regiones.

Un incident majeur a été déclaré au Royaume-Uni alors que la tempête Claudia provoque d'importantes inondations et perturbations. Le Met Office a émis un avertissement jaune de pluie tôt samedi, avec 83 alertes d'inondation en Angleterre et 12 au Pays de Galles. La tempête a apporté des pluies fortes et persistantes, suscitant des inquiétudes quant aux inondations potentielles dans diverses régions.

A major incident has been declared in the UK as Storm Claudia causes significant flooding and disruption. The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning early on Saturday, with 83 flood warnings in England and 12 in Wales. The storm has brought heavy and persistent rain, raising concerns about potential flooding in various regions.

Major incident declared as Storm Claudia causes flooding and disruption

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Funeral for fossil fuels held as part of Great People’s March calling on governments to step up climate effortsThousands of people have turned out in the streets of Belém to demand urgent action on the climate crisis.It was the first major protest outside the annual climate talks since <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/14/what-are-the-key-points-of-the-glasgow-climate-pact-cop26">Cop26 four years ago in Glasgow</a>, as the last three gatherings were held in locations with little tolerance for demonstrations – Egypt, Dubai and Azerbaijan. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/15/thousands-hit-streets-of-belem-to-call-for-action-during-crucial-cop30-summit">Continue reading...</a>

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South Africa's intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for around 12 hours as a result, the country's president said Friday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Cape Town, Eunice Masson.

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Sonia Guajajara tells Cop30 the rights of traditional communities must be maintained in the face of exploitation by the mining industryCountries must recognise the demarcation of Indigenous lands as a key component of tackling the climate crisis, and civil society must help in the defence of such lands against mining interests, Brazil’s minister for Indigenous peoples has said.Sonia Guajajara, a longtime Indigenous activist before being appointed a minister by President Lula da Silva, said: “[Among the goals of the Cop30 summit is] a request that countries recognise the demarcation of Indigenous lands as climate policy.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/15/indigenous-lands-must-be-recognised-as-part-of-climate-policy-says-brazilian-minister">Continue reading...</a>

From boom to backlash: has Taylor Swift lost her touch? – podcast

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