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The 41-year-old Portuguese legend says he will 'hand back the number 7 shirt' in social media post.
The 41-year-old Portuguese legend says he will 'hand back the number 7 shirt' in social media post.
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<p>Ten-year high shows sterling’s strength against other currencies following fall of dollar after US midterm elections</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/nov/05/bank-of-england-interest-rate-decision-pound-inflation-oil-iran-stock-markets-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The pound has hit its highest level since its crash in the wake of the Brexit referendum a decade ago.</p><p>Data released by the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/bankofenglandgovernor">Bank of England</a> on Thursday showed that the pound reached its strongest level against a basket of other currencies since 23 June 2016 – the day of the EU vote – on Wednesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/05/pound-hits-highest-level-since-2016-brexit-vote">Continue reading...</a>
<p>Leeds and Edinburgh among areas hit by fireworks-related violence in previous years, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resources</p><p>Emergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks and shortages of resources.</p><p>Some communities have already been hit by unrest and antisocial behaviour in the days leading up to 5 November, with police in multiple towns and cities using enhanced powers such as dispersal orders to tackle groups letting off fireworks in public places.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/05/police-firefighters-uk-preparing-for-bonfire-night-disorder">Continue reading...</a>
Who voted, which seats flipped and who made history? A look at the numbers behind the 2026 US midterm elections.
North Korea's UN mission has lashed out at the European Union over a draft UN resolution. Pyongyang has said the West does not have a monopoly on human rights.