Epping council loses bid over Home Office intervention

Costco has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against former President Trump's authority to impose such tariffs. This legal action comes as the retailer faces a December 15 deadline that could impact the recovery of duties paid on imported goods.

Eight-year-old Lati-Yana Brown has been left destitute in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, as the UK Home Office rejected her visa application to join her parents, who are residents in the UK. Her mother, Kerrian Bigby, has criticized the decision, citing factual errors in the application process. Lati-Yana is currently living in her grandmother's damaged home, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by families affected by natural disasters and immigration policies.

Thousands of demonstrators marched against the Home Office's plan to house up to 540 male asylum seekers in a local town, reflecting significant public opposition to the government's approach to asylum accommodation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid his ongoing corruption trial, which has polarized the nation. This request follows a series of delays in the trial proceedings, with Netanyahu arguing that his role as Prime Minister hinders his ability to testify effectively.