A local church vote in Sutton Coldfield has become a significant moment for Birmingham’s Christian community. Chester Road Baptist Church has completed the registration process to allow same-sex couples to marry in its building, making it the first Baptist and evangelical church in Birmingham to do so. The decision follows an overwhelming congregational vote on 12 July. It means couples will be able to marry at the church regardless of gender or sexuality, marking a notable c

Oscar Piastri’s rise through Formula 1 has been tightly linked with Mark Webber. That chapter has now ended. The McLaren driver has split from his management team, which was led by Webber and his partner Ann Webber. A joint statement released on the Monday after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix said both sides had “mutually agreed to terminate their management agreement”. For a driver still early in his F1 career, it is a significant move. Management teams shape more than contracts.

Bangkok is days away from hosting a Eurovision first. On Saturday 14 November 2026, the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will bring 11 countries to the One Bangkok Forum, launching a new chapter for one of the world’s most recognised music competition formats. The Grand Final now has its full line-up, its running order, and its broadcast time. Vietnam will open the competition, host nation Thailand will perform eighth, and Malaysia will close the competitive performance

Thailand has officially entered winter, with cooler air and stronger winds reaching much of the country after a cold air mass from China moved over upper Thailand and the South China Sea. The Thai Meteorological Department announced the seasonal shift on Monday, 9 November, pointing to a clear drop in temperatures across several regions. The change will be felt most sharply in the Northeast, where temperatures are forecast to fall by 3–5°C. Other parts of upper Thailand, incl