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Saudi Arabia designated major non-NATO ally of US, gets F-35 warplanes deal

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Saudi Arabia to Washington, DC, where the two leaders reached agreements involving arms sales, civil nuclear cooperation, artificial intelligence, and crucial minerals, and President Donald Trump designated Saudi Arabia as a significant non-NATO ally.

Trump made the announcement at a formal black-tie dinner at the White House on Tuesday evening that he would “take military cooperation even higher” by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a significant non-NATO ally.

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Trump claimed that the designation was “something that is very important to them,” and that he was merely revealing it to you as a result of my desire to keep it a secret for tonight.

A US partner benefits from military and economic advantages without having to commit to any security obligations as a result of this designation.

Trump cited the signing of a “historical strategic defense agreement” between Saudi Arabia and the US.

According to a White House fact sheet, the defense agreement “fortifies deterrence across the Middle East” and “secures new burden-sharing funds from Saudi Arabia to pay for US defense costs.

Trump also disclosed that Saudi Arabia had consented to purchasing 300 American tanks while Trump had approved future deliveries of F-35 fighter jets.

The Saudi-Saudi F-35 deal raises questions about Israel’s “qualitative military edge.”

The Saudi Arabian purchase of the stealth fighter jets would mark Riyadh’s first US sale of advanced fighter jets. 48 of the aircraft’s reportedly have been requested by the kingdom.

Washington views the move as a significant policy change that could alter the Middle East’s military balance, where US law mandates that Israel maintain a “qualitative military edge.”

Israel is the only Middle Eastern nation to have the F-35 so far.

Trump responded to an Al Jazeera interview with Kimberly Halkett about the impact of the jet fighter deal on Israel’s “qualitative military edge.” He said he was aware that Israel would favor Riyadh receiving warplanes of “reduced calibre.”

Trump addressed the crown prince, who was seated next to him in the White House, saying, “I don’t think that makes you too happy.”

They’ve been a fantastic ally, they claim. Israel has been a fantastic ally. Trump referred to the F-35 deal as “a level where they should get top of the line” as far as I’m concerned.

According to Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher, a White House correspondent, Prince Mohammed’s nearly $1 trillion investment in the US included $ 42 billion in funding the purchase of the “most advanced of their kind in the world” F-35 fighter jets, according to Alan Fisher.

Fisher added that lobbyists and the Israeli government had tried to stop Saudi Arabia’s purchase of F-35s.

He continued, “Much more” than Saudi investment in the US was covered by the agreements.”

It involves supporting one another’s economies, industries, and defense. Although politics is not at the top of the list, both nations believe that these agreements could lead to a Middle Eastern political resumption, according to Fisher.

A “clear path” for a Palestinian state

The two nations also signed a joint declaration approving the conclusion of discussions over civil nuclear energy cooperation, which the White House claimed would lay the groundwork for a long-term nuclear energy partnership with Riyadh.

As long as Saudi Arabia and Israel maintain peace under the framework of the Abraham Accords, Israeli officials had suggested that they would not oppose the purchase of F-35s.

Prince Mohammed reiterated this statement during his meeting with Trump, saying that the Saudis would support the Abraham Accords only if there is a viable and guaranteed path to Palestinian statehood.

He stated, “We want to be a part of the Abraham Accords, but we also want to make sure that we secure a two-state solution’s clear path.”

Theory Gordon Ramsay thinks Peaty family ‘not good enough’ to mix with his is shutdown

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It had been claimed that Gordon Ramsay’s family feared Adam Peaty’s clan was “not good enough” to mix with them when Caroline Peaty was turned down for Holly Ramsay’s wedding.

Suggestions Gordon Ramsay’s family thinks the Peatys are “not good enough” have today been refuted.

Souces close to the TV chef, 59, insist his clan is a humble and modest group, and there must be another explanation for the recent fallout. The highly public dispute has developed quickly after Adam’s mum Caroline, also 59, was uninvited from the couple’s wedding and her hen do.

It had been argued Holly felt Caroline “might have stuck out a bit” at the hen do, to which Posh Spice attended, at an exclusive venue in Oxfordshire. However, Loose Women panellist Jane Moore, whose ex-husband worked closely with Gordon, has insisted today she feels this claim must be off the mark.

When the Ramsays were around for dinner, Jane, a frequent visitor, observed that “He (Gordon) was unapologetically cordial to junior staff.” After all, he was a dishwasher himself and has never forgotten how difficult it has been to get where he is now.

One wonders what has broken up between the Ramsays and the family of Holly’s fiance Adam Peaty because, as some have suggested, Gordon believes they are “not good enough” to mix with them. The highly publicized, highly charged fallout must have another cause. “

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In fact, Jane wrote in her column for The Sun it is more likely Adam, the Olympian swimmer, may have got upset to read abuse left by nasty trolls aimed at Holly amid the row. This may have led to the 30-year-old athlete becoming emotional himself.

The journalist, who was in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last year, continued: “Any young man seeing the woman he loves publicly torn to shreds via the actions of his own family is only going to go one way when forced into an “it’s them or us” showdown… In other words, hell hath no fury like a man who feels his wife has been scorned.”

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But speaking in an interview in the past week, Caroline, who is a former nursery manager from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, told of the great pain the fallout has caused her. The mum of four said: “I told Mark [her husband] that for the first time in my life, I felt I didn’t want to live. That’s how low this has made me. I’m a strong woman and I can get through anything, but this has broken me.”

Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998

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Published On 19 Nov 2025

After a heart-wrenching 4-2 victory over Denmark in a final-minute match, Scotland qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998. The majority of the action took place in the final minutes.

As Scotland’s date with destiny loomed, nightly anticipations hung high in the air well before kickoff on Tuesday in Glasgow.

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Since France 1998, World Cup qualification has remained out of reach for Scotland despite having qualified for the previous two European Championships.

In a winner-takes-all game in Group C, Scotland’s supporters swooped in a 10-man Danish side 4-2, with Scott McTominay scoring with a bicycle kick just three minutes into the contest.

When Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund leveled the score, Scottish fans’ initial cheers were stifled.

The home team was then pushed again by Scotland’s Lawrence Shankland, but Patrick Dorgu equalized that goal in the 82nd minute.

On November 18, 2025, Scotland’s Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal in Glasgow [Lee Smith/Reuters]

Denmark’s group victory would have come after a draw, and the Danes were well-positioned to do so before Kieran Tierney restored the Scottish side’s lead three minutes into extra time.

Eight minutes into stoppage time, Kenny McLean’s shot over Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from the halfway line seals Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup.

When Scotland scored their fourth goal, leaving fans in delirium and ensuring the game’s inclusion in the fabled folklore of Scottish football, one match commentator said, “You would not believe it.”

We’ve taken a journey, they say. Before the game, Scotland coach Steve Clarke said, “I spoke to them about how this is the opportunity we’ve waited for.”

“This was a chance to win one game.” It resembled a playoff final. Everything is in our hands. He said there is always one last step, and it’s the hardest one.

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Rasmus Hojlund, a Danish international, shoots a shot at the Scottish goal during Hampden Park’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match [Russell Cheyne/Reuters]

Rasmus Kristensen was sent off in the 62nd minute, leaving Denmark two points clear of Scotland.

Denmark glared to be the better team for the majority of the game. The biggest twist, however, was saved at the end of the Scots’ already roller-coaster World Cup qualifying campaign, which included a 3-2 defeat in Greece on Saturday. The two goals in stoppage time caused the city of Glasgow to experience the loudest party in years.

Never say die, this squad just sums up. In one of the most bizarre games, we just keep going until the very end,” said Scotland captain Andy Robertson.

“We put the country through it, but I’m confident it will pay off. He declared, “We’re going to the World Cup.”

Single faulty wire led cargo ship to crash into Baltimore bridge: Report

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Published On 19 Nov 2025

According to a months-long investigation by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a 300-metre (984ft) container ship called the Dali was the cause of the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last year.

The Dali went into a two-blackouts on March 26, 2024, which caused the container ship to crash into the bridge and kill six highway workers, according to the NTSB in a statement on Tuesday.

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A livestream video of the accident that went viral last year caused a global media stir when the bridge collapse. Instead of filming the abrupt collapse of a significant section of the bridge, it was captured by a camera mounted to monitor traffic through the Port of Baltimore.

Finding the cause of the accident, according to NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, required months of diligent investigation from the agency’s investigators.

She said, “Our investigators consistently accomplish the impossible, and this investigation does not.” With miles of wiring and thousands of electrical connections, the Dali, which is almost 1, 000 feet, is as long as the Eiffel Tower. It was similar to looking for a loose rivet on the Eiffel Tower to find this single wire.

According to the NTSB, the Dali’s crew attempted and failed to steer the ship away from the bridge but was unable to do so due to electrical issues, according to the investigation.

The Maryland Transportation Authority halted traffic from crossing the nearly 4km (2.5 miles long) bridge after the ship’s pilots alerted local authorities to the issues.

Six people died in the accident, according to the NTSB, and seven workers were already working on the bridge at the time.

Eamonn Holmes considering QUITTING England as tax row has ‘wrecked him’

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After his 12-year stint on This Morning, Eamonn Holmes has been embroiled in a long-running tax dispute with the HMRC. He has hosted the breakfast show on GB News since 2022.

Eamonn Holmes is reportedly considering leaving England for his native Northern Ireland amid a long-running tax row.

The veteran broadcaster says the dispute with the HMRC has “wrecked him” as he has had to sell two homes, and still owes £250,000. Eamonn, 65, has on top of this recently suffered a nasty injury to his face and has reportedly faced “turmoil” in his new romance.

According to those close to Eamonn, who currently hosts the breakfast program on GB News, the actor is “clearly struggling” and frequently “in a foul mood” with the growing pressure on his shoulders. Friends have reportedly urged the father of four to return to Northern Ireland, where he is from, and “be a star there” because the situation has reportedly turned out to be so difficult.

In the beginning of his distinguished career, the journalist worked on shows in Northern Ireland, including for Ulster Television. One friend remarked on these accomplishments, “He will have a much nicer life [in Northern Ireland], but it seems like he’s clinging on to the fame in England.” Everything is very depressing.

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Eamonn claimed last week that he still owes the HMRC money for an outstanding bill. The HMRC claims that this wasn’t the case when Eamonn insists that he was a freelancer when he hosted Sky’s Sunrise morning show for 11 years before it ended in 2016.

The broadcaster stated in a statement in Northern Ireland that “they still want another quarter of a million pounds off me… I’ve already given them more than a million pounds, but they won’t stop.” They want another £250, 000 because it is still ongoing. They have destroyed me.

They followed me and said, “We always said you were self-employed,” I replied. We want ten years of back taxes and national insurance because we’ve given it a thought; you’re not. So basically, they financially ruined me when I was most in need of it.

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As a result, the grandfather has had to sell his home in Belfast, holiday pad in Portugal and yet still owes money to the authority. Despite speaking candidly about his woes, people close to Eamonn expressed concern about the challenges. One source told the Daily Mail: “It feels like everything is coming to a head. What happens on screen and what happens off-screen are very different. When the cameras roll, Eamonn still switches it on, but away from that it’s very messy. He’s in a foul mood, and everyone behind the scenes feels it… People’s patience is wearing a bit thin.”

Eamonn Holmes considering QUITTING England as tax row has ‘wrecked him’

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After his 12-year stint on This Morning, Eamonn Holmes has been embroiled in a long-running tax dispute with the HMRC. He has hosted the breakfast show on GB News since 2022.

Eamonn Holmes is reportedly considering leaving England for his native Northern Ireland amid a long-running tax row.

The veteran broadcaster says the dispute with the HMRC has “wrecked him” as he has had to sell two homes, and still owes £250,000. Eamonn, 65, has on top of this recently suffered a nasty injury to his face and has reportedly faced “turmoil” in his new romance.

According to those close to Eamonn, who currently hosts the breakfast program on GB News, the actor is “clearly struggling” and frequently “in a foul mood” with the growing pressure on his shoulders. Friends have reportedly urged the father of four to return to Northern Ireland, where he is from, and “be a star there” because the situation has reportedly turned out to be so difficult.

In the beginning of his distinguished career, the journalist worked on shows in Northern Ireland, including for Ulster Television. One friend remarked on these accomplishments, “He will have a much nicer life [in Northern Ireland], but it seems like he’s clinging on to the fame in England.” Everything is very depressing.

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Eamonn claimed last week that he still owes the HMRC money for an outstanding bill. The HMRC claims that this wasn’t the case when Eamonn insists that he was a freelancer when he hosted Sky’s Sunrise morning show for 11 years before it ended in 2016.

The broadcaster stated in a statement in Northern Ireland that “they still want another quarter of a million pounds off me… I’ve already given them more than a million pounds, but they won’t stop.” They want another £250, 000 because it is still ongoing. They have destroyed me.

They followed me and said, “We always said you were self-employed,” I replied. We want ten years of back taxes and national insurance because we’ve given it a thought; you’re not. So basically, they financially ruined me when I was most in need of it.

Continue reading the article.

As a result, the grandfather has had to sell his home in Belfast, holiday pad in Portugal and yet still owes money to the authority. Despite speaking candidly about his woes, people close to Eamonn expressed concern about the challenges. One source told the Daily Mail: “It feels like everything is coming to a head. What happens on screen and what happens off-screen are very different. When the cameras roll, Eamonn still switches it on, but away from that it’s very messy. He’s in a foul mood, and everyone behind the scenes feels it… People’s patience is wearing a bit thin.”