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On December 4, 2025, the USGS mistakenly issued a false alert for a 5.9-magnitude earthquake near Dayton, Nevada, triggering warnings as far as San Francisco. No shaking was reported, and the alert was quickly retracted. The cause remains unclear, with speculation about sensor noise or human-made interference. Meanwhile, a 3.3-magnitude quake was felt in northwest England and a 6.2-magnitude quake struck Alaska earlier this week.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed an £8bn agreement with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, marking the largest UK fighter jet order in nearly two decades. The deal supports thousands of British jobs, boosts NATO cooperation, and concludes long-running negotiations, with deliveries expected from 2030. Critics highlight human rights concerns in Turkey.
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The High Court dismissed BAE's attempt to block a planned strike by Unite union members at Warton and Samlesbury. The strike, over pay disputes, will proceed until November 25, with the union criticizing legal threats and calling for negotiations.
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Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup has been suspended amid an investigation into messages suggesting support for mass deportations and calls for a 'mass Islam genocide.' Pickup denies supporting extremism, claiming messages were taken out of context and that he was unaware of the most extreme content. The controversy raises concerns over party vetting.