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Dollar falls while gold and US Treasury bonds rally as markets react to Democrats’ midterm election victory

Over here, stock markets have risen this morning, with banks and clean energy stocks leading the gains. The FTSE 100 index in London is 24 points, or 0.2% ahead.

Just 75 minutes of exercise can work 'like a drug' against severe illness

Exercise should be prescribed like a drug for brain health and severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, according to researchers. Canadian doctors who reviewed evidence from studies said as little as 75 minutes of moderate activity per week appeared to have significant benefits.

Prince William and Prince George watch on in Barcelona as Aston Villa defeated

Prince William and Prince George watched from a VIP box at the Spotify Camp Nou as Aston Villa fell to a 3–0 Champions League defeat by Barcelona. Villa had won two of their opening three games in the competition and were looking for a third victory. George has followed in his father’s footsteps as a Villa supporter and has become a familiar face at big matches, including at Villa Park. Before kick-off, Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented the pair with club shirts. Barcelona said on social media that it was 'honoured' to welcome the royals, adding: "Thank you for joining us for a special evening of Champions League football featuring your beloved Aston Villa." Villa were behind after just seven minutes as Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead. Raphinha doubled the hosts’ lead shortly after half-time and added his second just over 10 minutes later to make it 3–0. The Villans kept pushing but missed several chances and were well beaten on the night.

All traffic stops on motorway after horror pile-up as emergency crew at scene

Traffic on a stretch of the M6 was brought to a halt after a horror multi-vehicle crash. The M6 southbound in Greater Manchester has been closed this morning between J27 in Wigan and J26 on the M58 junction. Traffic was stopped due to the multi-vehicle collision and emergency services rushed to the scene.

Kimi Antonelli refuses world champion reward as he copies Lewis Hamilton

Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Kimi Antonelli has revealed he will turn down the opportunity to race with the No. 1 on his car next season, opting to stick with his preferred number instead. The Italian made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest F1 world champion at just 20 years old - blitzing Sebastian Vettel's record by more than three years - securing the title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix. As reigning champion, Antonelli is entitled to swap his usual race number for the No. 1, but the Mercedes star has no intention of doing so. Instead, he will retain the No. 12 - the number famously associated with his idol, Ayrton Senna.

Met Office issues new polar vortex verdict

The Met Office has issued a new update on the polar vortex as temperatures look set to plunge and some forecasts even show snow in November. The forecaster warned "highly unusual disruption" to the stratospheric polar vortex has begun.

Andy Burnham to miss PMQs after sparking slavery reparations row

Louise Haigh will face a grilling at PMQs today as she stands in for Andy Burnham. The Prime Minister is missing the Commons showdown as he is attending a Commonwealth summit in the Caribbean.

Wetherspoon to open up to 25 new pubs over the next year

Chairman Tim Martin welcomed a "good start" to the financial year as the chain outlined its expansion plans

EU to Lead Talks on Support for Ukraine with US, Nato, Partners – Europe Live

With most eyes still on the US this morning, Brussels is quietly getting on with the task of leading on discussions about the next round of support for Ukraine.

Anton Du Beke opens up on being stabbed by dad and 'never seeing him again'

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has spoken candidly about a traumatic incident from his childhood, which left him needing hospital treatment and changed his relationship with his father forever.

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint review

A cast including Richard E Grant, Celia Imrie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Nigel Planer warm up a formulaic narrative about an imperilled retirement community

Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'

US President Donald Trump has taken aim at Republicans and conceded that the Democrats have done "a good job" in the US midterm elections, as they take control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in a momentous win.