- A migrant boat capsized off Senegal's coast, killing at least 35 people; one survivor was found.
Edwin Díaz opted out of Mets contract
Edwin Díaz opted out of the final two years of his five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets.
- Pope Leo XIV visited Uruguay, the first pope in nearly four decades to do so, and marked a Catholic feast day tied to the country's independence.
- Manuel Hagel supports Ilse Aigner as a candidate for the German presidency.
- A majority of 67 out of 120 Israeli lawmakers support Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister.
- The Zaporizhzhia plant lost external power after the Ferosplavna line was disconnected.
- It now uses emergency diesel generators to cool its nuclear fuel.
- The plant has enough diesel for about two weeks of generator operation.
- Greek coast guard found a migrant boat south of Crete and recovered 12 bodies.
- A Moroccan-flagged cargo ship rescued 18 people from the same boat.
- Two other boats with about 47 and 40 people were also found and rescued by Frontex.
- A migrant boat capsized off Senegal's coast, killing at least 35 people; one survivor was found.
- The death toll rose from 21 to 35 as search efforts continued, with more missing.
- Senegal intercepted 142 migrants on a similar boat, and Spain's El Hierro declared an emergency due to arrivals.
- Germany's defense minister announced it cannot provide more Patriot systems to Ukraine, citing supply gaps.
- Ukraine faces daily Russian missile and drone attacks, and lacks sufficient Patriot missiles to defend critical infrastructure.
- Trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the US are set to begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
- Sudan's military detained Ahmed Haroun, a former senior official wanted by the ICC for Darfur war crimes.
- Haroun had been hiding for years and escaped from prison in April 2024 during the war.
- His recent podcast comments about unity with the army may have triggered the detention.
- Hacker groups claim to have accessed Rosstat data revealing high Russian military casualties in the
- Estimates of Russian deaths in Ukraine range from 393,000 to 450,000, with different counting method
- Official Russian statistics on military casualties have not been released since September 2022.
- A drone attack on a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia, killed 3 soldiers and injured at least 16.
- The area is disputed by armed groups including the Gulf Clan and the National Liberation Army, but no group has claimed responsibility.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed that those behind the attack will have nowhere to hide.
- Sir Richard Knighton said Russia poses a very real threat, citing sabotage, cyber attacks, and assassinations.
- He urged Britain to catch up with European allies in addressing the threat and to increase defence spending.
- He followed government advice to stockpile food and water at home, saying all citizens should be ready.
- Gaza's health ministry reports 74,640 deaths and 175,947 injuries since October 2023.
- Since the ceasefire began on October 11, 2025, 1,610 deaths and 5,819 injuries have been recorded.
- Hospitals in Gaza received 10 martyrs and 22 injuries in the last 48 hours.
- Iran executed Mohammad Aref Shahbakhsh, a member of the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl, for an armed attack on a police station in Khash, Sistan-Baluchestan province.
- He was convicted of armed rebellion and 'waging war against God' in connection with the attack on the Qaleh Bid police station.
- The report did not specify when the attack occurred or the number of casualties among police officers.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles over Riyadh on Sunday.
- The attack follows a Houthi cruise missile interception on Saturday and escalating hostilities.
- Saudi airstrikes killed at least 33 people near Sanaa the previous day, according to Houthi health ministry.
- On November 6, 2026, a government delegation in Burkina Faso welcomed the first convoy of Burkinabè citizens expelled from Guinea at Bobo-Dioulasso stadium.
- The delegation included ministers of higher education, solidarity, sports, and education, along with the regional governor.
- Officials promised support and said universities would open doors to BAC holders among the returnees.
- Saudi civil defence lifted alerts in Eastern Province, including Dhahran, Dammam, Abqaiq, and Al-Ahsa.
- The all-clear came after a warning of potential danger, and shortly after, a Houthi ballistic missile was intercepted.
- The Eastern Province holds most of Saudi Arabia's oil and gas reserves and hosts Saudi Aramco's headquarters, damaged in an October attack.
- The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened, with many facing severe food shortages.
- International aid has significantly declined, affecting support for the Afghan population.
- Economic challenges and political instability contribute to rising food prices and insecurity.
- Charlie Horne, a D-Day veteran, died at 100 on November 3.
- He served on minesweeper MMS 291 during Normandy landings.
- His death occurred just before Remembrance Sunday.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly lifted its self-imposed limit on ballistic missile ranges.
- The previous limit was set at 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles), which could allow for longer-range arm
- Heavy rains have caused flooding in Gaza, affecting many displaced families.
- Central Command disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port.
- The U.S. has been enforcing a naval blockade on Iran for months, and this is the first confirmed strike on a cargo vessel in nearly a month.
- The incident follows at least two unannounced U.S. strikes and comes as President Trump considers new strikes after the midterm elections.
- Iran's army spokesman said its forces are stronger and more confident than at the war's start, and that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until demands are met.
- The US military offered a $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear programme, citing Iran's lack of compliance with IAEA safeguards.
- Qatar's prime minister praised US intentions to de-escalate, while President Trump said Iran wants a deal badly, but no perfect deal is expected.
- Syria denied reports of sending troops to Yemen, calling them 'totally unfounded'.
- Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, focusing on training and expertise exchange.
- The cooperation may expand into a mutual defense agreement or Syria joining the Mecca Pact, with Saudi visits to Syria starting next month.
- Finland's army commander warned that Russia has begun rebuilding its military stockpiles with tanks and fighting vehicles.
- Finland is studying Ukraine's defense lines and anti-tank obstacles to fortify its 1,340-kilometre border with Russia.
- Finnish and Norwegian leaders held a 90-minute call with Putin, but Denmark's prime minister criticized the move, urging European unity.
- Missile explosions in Ukraine injured at least nine people as talks with Russia and the US are set.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile strikes targeting critical city areas.
- The missile attacks caused significant damage to infrastructure, leading to power and water outages.
- Heavy rains flooded about 70,000 tents in Gaza, displacing families and soaking belongings.
- Civil defence received 1,500 distress calls but lacked equipment and fuel to respond effectively.
- Officials blame Israel for blocking shelter materials, while Israel says it coordinated sanitation efforts.
- Airstrikes in a town near Sanaa reportedly killed 22 people and wounded 30 others, according to Hoth
- The Houthi-run Health Ministry attributed the strikes to Saudi Arabia, which has not commented.
- This incident follows previous airstrikes that reportedly killed 30 people in southern Yemen.
- Scammers used AI-generated explicit images and videos of Ioan Gruffudd to target a fan on Facebook.
- Gruffudd warned fans to block and report impersonators, and shared the scammer's phone number.
- He emphasized he never gives out his cell number and urged police reporting of such scams.
- Bob Geldof and other artists will perform at a charity concert for Ukraine on February 3, 2027, at Manchester's Co-Op Live.
- The concert will raise funds for four Ukraine-focused charities, including United24 and Voices of Children.
- A special recording of 'Shchedryk' will be released to support the humanitarian appeal.
- A guest was stabbed in the neck at Jamie Foxx's Halloween party in Thousand Oaks, California, on Saturday.
- Police arrested a male suspect for assault with a deadly weapon; the victim suffered a superficial wound.
- The event, SKVLK Fest, was organized by Foxx's daughter Anelise; Foxx has not publicly commented.
- Lorraine Kelly was stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours after an accident on the M40.
- She missed her live ITV morning show on Monday, 9 November.
- She apologized to viewers and said she would return the next day.
- Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss were photographed together at an NFL game in Kansas City, their first public sighting since 2018.
- The pair watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the New York Jets, supporting Swift's husband Travis Kelce.
- Fans reacted with surprise and excitement online, noting the reunion follows years of speculation about a rift.
- Johnny Depp stars as Scrooge in 'Ebenezer', a new gothic adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'.
- U2 releases its 16th studio album 'Carnaval De Luz' and announces a tour for its 50th anniversary.
- London's Saatchi Gallery opens 'Beyond the Streets', a major street art exhibition.
- Alex Hassell nearly quit acting after a decade of rejection and feeling like a failure.
- He credited therapy, his wife, and family for helping him overcome his sense of failure.
- His career improved over the past five years with roles in Netflix and Disney+ series.
- Maya Jama hosted Love Island for three years, starting in 2023.
- She announced her departure to pursue new projects.
- Olivia Attwood is a potential replacement, but no decision has been made.
- Mariah Carey will perform in Denmark on June 24, 2027, at Mølleparken in Sønderborg.
- This will be her first Danish concert in eight years; her last was in 2019.
- Tickets cost about 1000 Danish kroner, and the venue holds 5,500 people.
- Hrithik Roshan attended the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on November 7.
- He reportedly became the first mainstream Indian actor to grace the event.
- The gala celebrated achievements in art and filmmaking, co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Gbenga Adeboye's widow, Omolara, claims his family abandoned her and interfered with his property after his death.
- His sister, Sayo, disputes Omolara's account, alleging valuable items were removed and questioning the paternity of her children.
- The family feud has resurfaced 23 years after the comedian's death, with both sides giving interviews on YouTube.
- Nicole Kidman, 59, attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
- The gala honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, raising funds for LACMA's film programming.
- Other celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also attended.
- Chinmayi Sripaada performed 'Judi Jodi' live at the Chennai audio launch of 'Ramayana: Part 1'.
- She had only about an hour to learn the song before going on stage.
- She remains highly self-critical and says improvisation requires time to connect with a song.
- Justin Timberlake denied that his 2006 hit 'What Goes Around...Comes Around' was about Britney Spears.
- He said the song was based on a friend's breakup story, written in about 20 minutes.
- The song was a number-one hit and won a Grammy, but fans had linked it to Spears for years.
- Bridget Fonda was seen in Los Angeles for a rare outing after 24 years away from acting.
- She expressed no plans to return to acting, enjoying her life as a civilian.
- Fonda comes from a prominent acting family, being the granddaughter of Henry Fonda.
- Xuxa Meneghel canceled her Teleton appearance because heavy rains prevented her flight from Rio to São Paulo.
- She urged donations via PIX and mentioned Angélica would attend the event.
- The cancellation was announced in a live Instagram video on Saturday night.
- Katy Perry is in active discussions to share her story about her 'dark marriage' to Russell Brand in a documentary and autobiography.
- Perry had previously declined offers until after Brand's trial concluded, and she has not publicly commented on his conviction.
- Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault and is awaiting sentencing, with further allegations under investigation.
- Podcast hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a joke about Charlie Kirk's death during a Thursday episode.
- They apologized on Instagram, saying they regret laughing and donated to Everytown for Gun Safety.
- Several advertisers, including Cash App and Boll & Branch, ended their sponsorships.
- Noemi Bocchi and Giovanni Pernice won the sixth episode of Ballando con le Stelle on November 8, 2025, with 65 points.
- Jimmy Ghione and Anastasia Kuzmina were saved from elimination by a wild card despite losing the dance-off to Andy Diaz and Gioia Giovanatti.
- Ornella Muti was absent due to injury, affecting the competition.
- Alberto Ravagnani returned to Ballando con le stelle after an interview on BellaMa' sparked controversy.
- He said he felt violence in the attempt to force his privacy and refused other TV invitations.
- Ivan Zazzaroni called the focus on sexual orientation a non-topic in 2026.
- Adam Driver confirmed he will not appear in the upcoming 'Girls' revival.
- The revival will feature Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells.
- Driver's absence follows tensions revealed in Lena Dunham's memoir.
Dave Chappelle says he feels better after Charlie Kirk's murder, drawing criticism from Kirk's widow
- Comedian Dave Chappelle told a sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd he felt better after Charlie Kirk was murdered.
- Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, condemned those who laugh about political assassination.
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, and the suspect faces the death penalty.
- Igor Dolgatschew (42) leaves the RTL series 'Alles was zählt' after 19 years.
- He joined in episode 230 and will make his final appearance in episode 5,073.
- His last episode airs Friday at 19:05 on RTL and is available early on RTL+.
- Ireland captain Dan Sheehan will miss Saturday's Fiji match due to concussion.
- Sean Jansen is out for the rest of the November programme with a knee injury.
- Josh van der Flier and Rob Baloucoune are being monitored for fitness ahead of the Fiji clash.
- A Welsh Corgi escaped during a halftime puppy race at an NFL game in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The dog evaded four security guards for about 20 seconds before being caught near the 40-yard line.
- The Denver Broncos won the game 26-21 against the Carolina Panthers.
- Arsene Wenger is considering a run for Fifa president, but is not yet the preferred Uefa candidate.
- Uefa lost confidence in incumbent Gianni Infantino after a rejected plan to sell a stake in a World Cup company.
- Infantino has regained support from Africa, Asia, Oceania, South America, and the Caribbean.
- Brydon Carse was included in England Lions squad for South Africa tour after being dropped from the national team following an August nightclub incident.
- Carse could be drafted into the senior Test squad for the first Test against South Africa, as Josh Tongue will miss the match for the birth of his second child.
- Liam Patterson-White received his first Test call-up, while Shoaib Bashir was left out of the Test squad.
- Will Richard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and is out indefinitely.
- He had been a key rotation player for the Warriors, starting two games in the past week.
- The Warriors have won seven straight games after an 0-3 start, but now face a roster challenge.
- Ramla Ali, 37, won her first world title by split decision over Mikiah Kreps in Texas.
- Ali knocked Kreps down in round three but was outlanded overall and in power punches.
- Two judges scored for Ali (97-92, 96-93) while the third favored Kreps (98-91).
- Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 at Mestalla, but the win was overshadowed by halftime incidents.
- Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rüdiger are accused of assaulting security staff during a tunnel altercation.
- The referee's report did not mention the alleged assaults, but Valencia reportedly has video evidence.
- Brazil's football team arrived in Singapore on Nov 8 for friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
- Fans camped from 3am to see Vinicius Jr, who signed autographs and took photos.
- Brazil's squad includes 15 players under 23, focusing on future tournaments.
- Manuel Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during a match against FSV Mainz 05.
- He was substituted in the 45th minute, and the club has not given a recovery timeline.
- Neuer had previously missed three matches due to a tendon irritation and had been playing with pain.
- Frenkie de Jong returns to the Netherlands squad for the first time since the World Cup, after recovering from injury.
- The Netherlands lead their Nations League group with 8 points, level with Greece and three ahead of Germany.
- Coach Xavi Hernandez expects De Jong to take a lead role in the upcoming matches against Greece and Germany.
- South Africa made one change to their starting XV for the Nations Championship test against France in Paris on Friday.
- Prop Wilco Louw moves from the bench to start, replacing Thomas du Toit in the front row.
- The Springboks won their previous match 66-7 against Italy and have won the last five tests against France in Paris.
- Lamar Jackson fractured and dislocated his thumb in a game against the Buffalo Bills and underwent surgery.
- He told teammates to 'just stay alive' and that he plans to return later this season, energizing the team.
- The Ravens traded for Jacoby Brissett and lost to the Jaguars 33-10, dropping to 4-5.
- Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have ended their management agreement, announced Monday.
- Webber had managed Piastri since 2019 and helped him join McLaren in 2023.
- Piastri has not won a race in 2026 and is seventh in the standings, 94 points behind teammate Lando Norris.
- Senegalese surfers lack resources, sharing boards and relying on volunteer coaches.
- Surfing was an engagement sport, not competition, at Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
- Surf federation head says government investment in professional surfing is virtually nonexistent.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli's potential to become one of Formula 1's greatest drivers.
- Antonelli, aged 20, recently became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
- Wolff recalled first meeting Antonelli as a determined young boy with a 'steely gaze'.
- Lamine Yamal has a right knee injury and will stay in Barcelona to recover.
- Mikel Oyarzabal is recovering from flu and will join the squad later.
- David Raya may miss early training due to personal matters in England.
- Hutchinson won the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title by unanimous decision over Buatsi.
- The fight took place at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday, with scores of 117-112 and 115-113 twice.
- Hutchinson avenged a 2024 loss to Buatsi, who started too late after losing the first half of the fight.
- Utah football team achieved a No. 2 ranking in the AP Poll.
- The team is currently undefeated with a record of 9-0.
- This ranking matches Utah's highest in program history, last achieved in 2008.
- Caleb Williams threw four interceptions but led the Bears to a last-minute victory.
- Colston Loveland's 38-yard catch set up the game-winning field goal.
- The Bears won despite committing five turnovers, a rare feat in the NFL.
- India, batting first, collapsed to 22-3 after early wickets by Pakistan's pace attack.
- Arjun Rajput scored 107 off 85 balls, but India were bowled out for 208.
- Pakistan's Ali Raza, Rizwanullah, and Niqab Shafiq each took three wickets.
- Blades Brown, 19, won the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico, becoming the youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years.
- He overcame a seven-shot deficit with a final-round 63 and beat Ben James on the second playoff hole.
- The win secures Brown a spot in next year's PGA Championship and his first major appearance.
- Tony Popovic turned down a four-year contract extension with Football Australia, instead signing a deal until February.
- The Asian Cup was postponed to 2028, prompting Popovic to consider a longer-term deal.
- Popovic said he is open to all possibilities and will discuss a new contract with Football Australia.
- Alex Eala, ranked 17th, lost the Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu, ranked 102nd, in straight sets.
- Liu won her first WTA title without dropping a set all week, breaking Eala's serve early in the second set.
- Eala's runner-up finish will lift her to a career-high 15th in the world rankings, capping a breakout season.
Briefings
Edwin Diaz opts out, leaving Mets' future uncertain
Díaz opted out of contract
I opted out of the final two years of my five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets.
Díaz willing to leave Mets for best deal
I am willing to leave the Mets if it means getting the best deal for me and my family.
Mets and Devin Williams agreed on contract
The New York Mets and Devin Williams agreed on a three-year contract worth over $50 million.
Díaz seeking five-year contract
I am looking for a five-year contract.
Mets offering three-year contract
We are looking for a contract in the range of three years for Díaz.
DiComo predicts Dodgers as favorites for Díaz
I consider the Los Angeles Dodgers the favorite to sign Edwin Díaz.
Mets still interested in Díaz
We are still interested in bringing back Edwin Díaz.
Williams open to setup role
I am open to pitching in a setup role for the Mets.
Powell predicts Díaz will sign with Dodgers
Edwin Díaz will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the winter meetings.
Beaston predicts Mets will sign Díaz
The Mets will sign Edwin Díaz to a four-year contract.
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Malaysia halts former Prime Minister Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest pending legal review
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Malaysia halts former Prime Minister Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest pending legal review
ModerateLegal institutionalist
European Union charges TikTok over harmful 'rabbit hole' effect of its recommendation algorithm
ModerateAlgorithm auditor
European Union charges TikTok over harmful 'rabbit hole' effect of its recommendation algorithm
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