Scientists in Antarctica have unearthed 6-million-year-old ice, the oldest directly dated ice and air ever found, offering an unprecedented direct record of Earth's ancient atmosphere and climate. Announced on November 5, 2025, this groundbreaking discovery reveals a dramatic cooling trend and is expected to revolutionize our understanding of long-term climate dynamics and refine future climate models.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Sudan's two-year civil war is "spiraling out of control," escalating into one of the world's worst humanitarian crises with urgent calls for a ceasefire and an end to weapon flows. This dire situation is underscored by the recent seizure of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the displacement of over 81,000 people and reports of horrific atrocities, including mass killings and the discovery of mass graves.
Canada's new federal budget, "Building Canada Strong," unveiled on November 4, 2025, by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, proposes a "generational" $141.4 billion in new spending over five years to bolster economic resilience and productivity amidst global trade disruptions. Despite this ambitious investment, the budget projects a substantial $78.3 billion deficit for the current fiscal year, nearly double previous forecasts, as it aims to shift the nation's economy and spur private-sector growth.
In a historic upset, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected the next mayor of New York City, becoming the youngest leader in over a century and the city's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor. His victory on November 4, 2025, signals a new era for the city, driven by a progressive platform promising rent freezes, fare-free public transit, and universal childcare.
Associated British Foods (ABF) is reportedly exploring a significant strategic move, potentially spinning off its popular fast-fashion retailer Primark from its extensive food business to unlock greater shareholder value. This comprehensive review, confirmed on November 4, 2025, aims to provide clearer investor focus and address the perceived undervaluation of its food operations, following a challenging financial year for ABF despite Primark's recent operating profit growth.
Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline on November 5, 2025, driven by increasing fears that the rapid growth in artificial intelligence company valuations might be cooling off significantly. This widespread downturn, fueled by warnings from bank bosses, led to substantial drops across major indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500, with Asian and European markets following suit.
SoftBank Group and OpenAI have officially launched SB OAI Japan on November 5, 2025, a joint venture aimed at revolutionizing corporate management and operations across Japan with advanced AI. This initiative introduces "Crystal intelligence," a tailored enterprise AI solution integrating OpenAI's latest products with comprehensive implementation services, which SoftBank Corp. will first deploy internally to validate its effectiveness.
A UPS cargo plane tragically crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 11 injuries as it impacted two local businesses. The MD-11 freighter, identified as UPS Flight 2976, reportedly had flames on its left wing before the incident, which is now under investigation by the NTSB as the deadliest in UPS's history.
Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, has caused widespread devastation across the central Philippines, resulting in over 90 deaths, with 76 fatalities concentrated in the heavily impacted province of Cebu, as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The powerful storm brought extensive flooding, displaced hundreds of thousands, and prompted a state of calamity in Cebu to accelerate crucial recovery efforts.
Indonesia's Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, announced a landmark commitment at the United for Wildlife Global Summit to recognize an additional 1.4 million hectares of new Indigenous forests across the archipelago by 2029. This ambitious initiative, driven by a presidential directive, aims to protect biodiversity, strengthen community-based forest governance, and is projected to significantly reduce deforestation rates.
New Delhi grappled with dangerously high air pollution on November 4, 2025, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to "very poor" across the city and exceeded 400 in several hotspots, posing significant health risks. Authorities swiftly enacted Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), imposing restrictions on construction and vehicular movement, even as the Supreme Court demanded an action plan from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) amid concerns over non-functional monitoring stations.
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing a landmark case that could redefine presidential power over trade, specifically challenging former President Trump's use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. This pivotal decision will determine the constitutional balance between the executive and legislative branches regarding trade policy, with significant implications for global commerce and potentially billions in tariff refunds.