British ministers are considering restrictions involving camera-equipped smart glasses. The debate follows concerns about filming people without their consent. The glasses can also help some users with visual impairments. Existing rules already restrict recording in certain settings. No general nationwide sales ban has been announced.

RESEARCH LANE UK researchers modelled nutritional changes when dairy foods are replaced with plant alternatives. They studied iodine, calcium, vitamin B12 and riboflavin intake. Some unfortified alternatives contained much less of these nutrients. The study does not show that every vegan diet causes a deficiency. Researchers suggested improved fortification as a possible safeguard.

The Umbrella Academy: Number Seven has the power to control sound and weather, but her emotions make her powers unstable. After she accidentally hurts her sister, her brother locks her in a dark room, and her fear pushes her toward a destructive breakdown that threatens the whole world.

A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to ten years in prison on 5 November. He pleaded guilty to a national security offence involving foreign collusion. Prosecutors alleged coordination over international sanctions after the security law took effect. Officials describe the legislation as protecting national security. Rights organisations criticise its effect on peaceful political expression.

CIVIC LANE Serbian authorities detained several serving and former police officers on 4 November. They are suspected of abusing people held during 2025 anti-government protests. The allegations concern intimidation and violence inside a government compound. Local and international outlets have reported the investigation. Detention does not establish the officers’ guilt

CIVIC LANE Israel’s election commission certified the results of the October election on 4 November. It said its review found no fraud that changed the result. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and allies had alleged widespread wrongdoing. Separate inquiries into specific suspicions are not proof of widespread fraud. The election left his governing bloc without a majority.

CIVIC LANE Paraguay’s central bank placed Ueno Bank into resolution proceedings after finding that it had fallen below the minimum solvency requirement. Millions of customers faced disruption to savings, wages and pension payments. On 5 November, President Santiago Peña announced his resignation, and the lower house voted to bring impeachment charges. His announcement did not itself constitute formal acceptance of his resignation; the Senate still had a separate constitutional role. A parliamentary filing alleges conflicts of interest, concerns over appointments and the placement of public pension funds at the bank. Peña has denied wrongdoing. The central bank has announced an initial stage of guaranteed payments to eligible depositors, while the recovery of other funds remains unresolved.

RESEARCH LANE Supermarkets across several European countries experienced refrigeration problems after suspected cyberattacks. Incidents on 2 November forced some shops to discard food. On 3 November, chains and authorities reported work to secure vulnerable systems. Some refrigeration equipment had been controlled or monitored through internet connections. Investigators have not established a single confirmed attacker responsible for every incident.

CIVIC LANE US midterm voters elected Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress on 3 November. News organisations projected the change in control as results came in overnight. President Donald Trump will remain in office while the next Congress takes power in January. A Democratic Congress can scrutinise the administration and challenge its policies. It will still need to work within the powers and limits of the US system.