Let's Do The News! (November 16, 2024)

         

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Pepito intensified into a Super Typhoon as it approached the Bicol Region.

- 11 SAF personnel were sacked for moonlighting, according to the Philippine National Police.

- Former UK MP William Wragg tells the BBC he felt "enormous guilt" over his role in the Westminster honeytrap scandal.

- Israel police questioned Tzachi Braverman, an aide of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, over altered records of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks.

- The left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake wins in a landslide.

- Vaccine shares have dropped following Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointment as health secretary.

- Formula 1 will host Monaco Grand Prix races until 2031 via a new contract extension.

- Penske Entertainment has purchased the Long Beach Grand Prix.

- The TV anime Himitsu no AiPri was renewed for a second season.

- THE IDOLM@STER Tours arcade game's service will commence this 2025.

- Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson via unanimous decision.

- Connor Williams abruptly retires from the NFL at the age of 27.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series announced the title of the 2024 Christmas Special. The 2024 Christmas Special is titled "Joy to the World".

TTFN.