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Hungary opens communist-era secret police files identifying informants
The archives name thousands of former informants who spied on citizens for the state security services during decades of one-party rule. The prime minister said "many families will now face difficult information."
DE Nov 4, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World03
US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states
<p>With many seats still to come in, the Democrats have taken control of the Senate, House and several key governorships. Find live updating results in full here</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/03/midterm-election-results-live-updates">US midterm elections – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US legislature, Congress, has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/nov/04/midterm-elections-full-results-senate-house-governor-races">Continue reading...</a>
GB Nov 4, 2026The Guardian World World04
Firework noise limit should be drastically cut to protect wild animals, UK government told
<p>Ministers urged to go further than proposed cut to 110 decibels to ease acute stress on birds and others animals</p><p>Campaigners are calling on the government to protect the welfare of wild animals by cutting the maximum noise level of fireworks sold to the public from 120 to 90 decibels.</p><p>The Center for Wild Animal Welfare (CWAW) has said lowering the limit to 90 decibels – which is about one-eighth of the loudness of 120 decibels – would help to protect millions of wild animals from acute stress by reducing the area over which a firework disturbs surrounding wildlife.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/04/firework-noise-limit-protect-wild-animals-bonfire-night">Continue reading...</a>
GB Nov 4, 2026The Guardian World