- US-Iran war
- British arrest US Army member
- US Epstein report
- Hegseth impeachment threat
- Ukraine war
- Idaho Islamic State sentencing
- Israel coalition formation
- Gaza humanitarian crisis
- Trinidad and Tobago gay sex law
- Iran Argentina terror designations
- Stacy Keach, acclaimed stage actor and TV's Mike Hammer, died at 85.
- Forbes estimates Paul McCartney's net worth at $1.4 billion, making him a billionaire.
- The Villa Vie Odyssey was arrested in Singapore on Nov 9 after its operator suspended operations.
- President Trump will meet Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday.
- UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon came under fire near Wadi Jilu and returned fire, with no injuries.
- UNIFIL called for an investigation and reminded all actors of their obligation to ensure UN personnel safety.
- The incident follows an April attack that killed a French peacekeeper and wounded three others.
- Russia shot down 92 drones over the Leningrad region on Wednesday.
- The region hosts key Baltic ports and the Kirishi oil refinery, which was hit on Monday.
- Latvia and Lithuania activated NATO air defense due to drone threats; Ukraine also faced drone attacks.
- A UK House of Lords committee warned the government must move faster to prepare for war within 1,000 days.
- The committee urged the Ministry of Defence to accept more risk and change its 'buyer-seller' relationship with industry.
- It also called for regulatory changes to remove overly prescriptive rules and support small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to support the Islamic State group.
- He planned to attack churches in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, using explosives and firearms, but was arrested by the FBI one day before the planned attack.
- His defense attorneys argued he was a depressed teen influenced by radical ideologies, but the judge imposed a longer sentence than the nine years they requested.
- Piracy in the Gulf of Aden has surged, with 79 attacks since November 2023, including 30 after the Iran war began in February.
- The EU's Operation Atalanta patrols the region, but pirates often retreat when they spot surveillance assets, making success hard to measure.
- Six commercial vessels were hijacked between April and August; five were freed, but the MT Asana remains under pirate control.
- South Korea and the US held a combined aerial resupply exercise to enhance wartime logistics.
- The exercise involved air-drop operations from altitudes over 3,000 meters.
- Plans are in place to incorporate transport drones in future drills.
- Myanmar's military reportedly seized a key resistance command headquarters and 10 other bases in the
- The operation took place in the southern region, specifically along the border between Mon state and
- Independent confirmation of the military's claims remains limited due to restricted journalistaccess
- Israeli airstrike killed Fadi Rajab and his 13-year-old son Abubakr in Gaza City.
- A third Palestinian was killed by gunfire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
- The Israeli military did not comment on the incidents; ceasefire talks remain stalled.
- North Korea tested a new high-speed torpedo system on Monday in the East Sea.
- The weapon is scheduled to enter service with the North Korean navy from early 2027.
- The test follows recent trials of attack drones, a precision-guided torpedo, and a hypersonic missile.
- authorities charged three men with plotting nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities and a UKair
- One of the accused coordinated from jail, allegedly directing funds for attacks.
- The incident led to the redeployment of U.S. bombers from RAF Fairford.
- Al-Saadi, already in a New York jail, used coded calls to direct a plot to attack a UK air base.
- The plot involved vans filled with fuel as vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.
- British police arrested seven men in September; several were rearrested in late October after Iran's Revolutionary Guard was suspected.
- Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing to see Gaza aid efforts.
- He toured Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses and greeted workers with an Arabic peace greeting.
- Aid entering Gaza remains far below the agreed 600 trucks per day, while Israeli control has expanded.
- UNICEF said Israel rejected a $3 million plan to repair a stormwater basin in Gaza City, citing security grounds.
- Heavy rain has flooded tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, killing four people including three children.
- The Board of Peace called Israel's response to the flooding 'insufficient' and urged it to allow essential aid.
- Ukraine's military struck the Morozov plant near Saint Petersburg, Russia, overnight Sunday to Monday.
- The plant produced explosives and solid rocket fuel; three production workshops were damaged.
- Russia has used Iskander missiles, which may use such fuel, in strikes on Ukrainian cities since 2022.
- Airstrikes in Yemen reportedly hit a gas station and an oil facility.
- At least one person was killed and nine others injured according to local reports.
- Independent verification of the claims remains limited.
- Jean Léonard Teganya, accused of genocide, was deported from the US to Rwanda.
- He was indicted in 2014 for alleged crimes during the 1994 genocide.
- Teganya was previously convicted of immigration fraud in the US in 2019.
- Ukraine's military struck a Russian Rubicon drone unit base in occupied Berdyansk, about 107 km behind front lines.
- The attack targeted a deployment site and drone control point, killing or disabling key drone training specialists.
- The strike was a joint operation by Ukrainian forces, including the Harpy group and the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment.
- US military evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Britain on Nov 9 after an Iran threat.
- Two US refueling tankers diverted to Germany; others moved later.
- This follows a September security incident at RAF Fairford that led to US bomber withdrawal.
- Iran's Army navy reported an oil tanker hit naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire.
- The tanker had turned off its identification systems and was in a forbidden region.
- US Central Command disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman for violating the naval blockade against Iran.
- Alexandros Kontos, honorary Major General of Greek Special Forces, died on November 7, 2026.
- He revitalized the reserve officers' movement in 1992, turning it into a vibrant volunteer force.
- He founded the Panhellenic Association of Reserve Officers in 1995 and was awarded the Gold Cross of Honour.
- South African police arrested nine foreign nationals at O.R. Tambo Airport and a nearby hotel, suspected of planning to travel to Russia to fight in the Ukraine war.
- The arrests followed an intelligence-led investigation involving Interpol and local and international law enforcement agencies.
- The suspects face charges under South Africa's Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, which prohibits mercenary activity and regulates military assistance to foreign conflicts.
- 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.
- Coachella 2027 officially announced SZA, Dua Lipa, and Tame Impala as headliners.
- Madonna will return to the Dance Tent after two decades, following a cameo this year.
- New ticket batch goes on sale November 13 after initial sellout in May.
- Nick Cave previously called AI 'unbelievably disturbing' and told ChatGPT to leave songwriting alone.
- In his Red Hand Files newsletter, Cave now calls AI song generators a 'final, most soul-destroying humiliation'.
- He admitted his view softened after an AI-animated video for his song 'Tupelo', but he still condemns AI for songwriting.
- Viral images of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in a leather jacket were confirmed fake by a company spokesperson.
- The images were altered from a real photo of Huang at Seoul airport in June, and spread amid reports of his affair and alleged Chinese intelligence ties.
- Huang's signature leather jacket look is well-known; a similar Tom Ford jacket sold for nearly $1 million at auction.
- Prada opened a permanent exhibition in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, showcasing over a century of fashion history.
- The exhibition is expected to generate 100 million euros in annual revenue and is fully booked into the new year.
- Visitors who tour the exhibition tend to spend more, sometimes returning for additional purchases.
- Queen Elizabeth II wrote a letter in July 1960 expressing fury at a vet's diagnosis of her horse Dove.
- The collection of nearly 50 letters and notes from 1954 to 1961 will be auctioned on December 3.
- The letters reveal her love of horses and her practical concerns about royal carriage operations.
- Luke Littler expected only pub players on his Netflix darts show but found over half of the 24 contestants were known players.
- Fallon Sherrock, a top women's player without a PDC Tour card, won the show by beating Littler in a 501 leg.
- Littler said the show was a learning curve and expressed interest in doing another one with Netflix.
- Jörg Thadeusz revealed an 'Ilse' tattoo on his upper arm during the ntv talk show 'Blome & Pfeffer'.
- He got the tattoo after losing a self-made bet, but now supports Aigner with conviction.
- Thadeusz praised Aigner as a unifying figure, contrasting with Nikolaus Blome's criticism.
- The emerald-green silk dress worn by Keira Knightley in the 2007 film 'Atonement' will be auctioned at Christie's in London on December 9.
- The dress, designed by Jacqueline Durran, is expected to sell for up to £120,000 ($161,000).
- It has been in a private American collection since 2008 and is part of the 'Love & Lust: A Literary Guide' sale.
- Rivals season two part two premiered on Disney+ with six episodes, shifting to a darker tone after Lady Monica's death.
- Critics gave mixed reviews, with The Independent and Hello! awarding three stars, praising performances but questioning the split season.
- The season explores Tony Baddingham's vengeance, Maud's guilt, and a mole in the Venturer camp, while some critics note a 'Taggie problem'.
- Jonathan Ross said he was unaware of Russell Brand's and David Walliams' misconduct.
- Russell Brand was jailed for 10-and-a-half years for rape and sexual assault.
- David Walliams denies allegations of sexual misconduct reported by The Guardian and ITV News.
- Actor Christos Daktilidis died at 94, his daughter announced.
- He was a prominent Greek theater and film actor since 1959.
- He was known for the TV series 'Unknown War' and many films.
- Blake Lively shared a mirror selfie wearing her husband's shirt, suggesting women find partners to共享
- She incorporated her husband's clothing into her character's wardrobe for a film role.
- Lively recently settled a legal dispute and received a significant award in legal costs.
- Stanford University now offers a course on BTS leader RM's well-being approach.
- The course, PSYC 65N, covers creativity, self-love, and sleep science.
- It includes a final project inspired by RM's 2022 solo album Indigo.
- Stacy Keach, acclaimed stage actor and TV's Mike Hammer, died at 85.
- In 1984 he was imprisoned for smuggling cocaine into Britain.
- He later starred in 'Prison Break' and toured in 'Frost/Nixon'.
- Oprah Winfrey selected Mary Lawson's novel 'Solace in Winter' for her book club.
- The novel is set in a small Canadian community in the late 1960s, disrupted by a Vietnam War draft dodger.
- Winfrey praised the book as 'beautifully written and deeply moving' and discussed it with Lawson on her YouTube channel.
- pop group ILLIT reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for the first time.
- Their EP 'Break Even' debuted at No. 6 on the chart.
- The report has limited confirmation from reliable sources.
- Mumbai Police advised Bollywood actors to avoid crowded places and large gatherings.
- The advisory follows a firing incident outside Tiger Shroff's residence and alleged reconnaissance at celebrities' homes.
- Thirteen people have been arrested in connection with the case.
- Amanda Seyfried's secret role in the documentary You Can See Everything was revealed at its October 16 premiere.
- She reprises her Emmy-winning role as Elizabeth Holmes in reenactments after Holmes begins her prison sentence.
- Seyfried said she feels relieved and excited about the positive response to the risky project.
- Toukie Smith passed away at the age of 74 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
- She was known for her role in the sitcom '227' and her modeling career.
- Smith had two children with actor Robert De Niro, with whom she was in a relationship from 1988 to
- David Schwimmer stars in a Quince holiday advert, reviving Ross Geller's red sweater from Friends.
- The campaign, 'The Red Sweater Moment', features Schwimmer chasing the sweater across New York City.
- Quince introduces a new color, Coulis Red, for its cashmere jumpers.
- The Art Gallery of Ontario will open a five-floor expansion on September 25, 2027.
- The expansion adds 40,000 square feet and will display nearly 400 artworks.
- It is the first Canadian cultural institution of its size to earn Zero Carbon Building Design certification.
- Petula Clark turns 94 on November 15.
- Sam Waterston celebrates his 86th birthday during the same week.
- Veronica Hamel is 83 years old this week.
- Donnie Dunagan, who voiced young Bambi in 1942, died of lung cancer at 92.
- He served in the Marines from 1952, becoming youngest drill instructor, and retired as Major in 1977.
- He received a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for his service.
- Pat Murphy won the NL Manager of the Year award for the third consecutive time.
- He received the award shortly after the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series title.
- Will Venable won the AL Manager of the Year award after leading the Chicago White Sox to the playoff
- Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules over nine seasons.
- The club inflated revenue or lowered costs by over £900 million through sham arrangements.
- The case may affect the sale of at least eight Premier League clubs and the introduction of an independent regulator.
- Bethell had been out since July with a knee injury and had surgery in September.
- He suffered a setback during training in Perth and was ruled out of the Australia white-ball tour.
- His fitness for the South Africa Test series in December is now in doubt.
- Hardik Pandya traded from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, up from Rs 16.35 crore.
- Punjab Kings sent Arshdeep Singh to Mumbai Indians at his unchanged Rs 18 crore fee.
- Pandya's second MI stint ended after four IPL titles; Arshdeep leaves as PBKS' all-time top wicket-taker.
Ben White says England fans would not boo him if they knew full story behind his 2022 World Cup exit
- Ben White left England's 2022 World Cup camp in Qatar citing personal reasons after a reported fallout with assistant manager Steve Holland.
- He returned under Thomas Tuchel in March 2026 but was booed by fans before injury ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
- White said he stands by his decision and would not change it, adding that fans might not boo if they knew the full story.
- Jacob Duffy is included in New Zealand's squad for the Test series against India.
- He has not played a Test match in 11 months due to personal reasons.
- The series marks the first red ball cricket meeting between the two nations since 2024.
- Manchester United has taken only 8 points from 10 Premier League matches, their worst start since 1986, leaving them 18th in the table.
- Manager Michael Carrick is expected to be fired this week, but fans are also protesting against the Glazer family's ownership.
- Despite recent draws and a win, the team's performances remain inconsistent, and the club's leadership faces a decision on Carrick's future.
- Jimmy Snuggerud scored the winning goal for the Blues in the third period.
- The Blues defeated the Red Wings 3-2, ending a three-game losing streak.
- Joel Hofer made 30 saves in the victory for St. Louis.
- Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 18 points and had 11 assists for Michigan State.
- Michigan State defeated Duke 79-73 in the Champions Classic.
- Duke struggled with shooting, hitting only 33.3% of their shots.
- The Federation for Adapted Physical Activity – Bulgaria and the PEPE – Petar Delev Foundation signed a cooperation agreement.
- The foundation will cover all costs for tennis player Plamen Pavlov's preparation and international competitions in 2027.
- The agreement, effective from January 1, 2027, aims to provide stable conditions for the young athlete from Yambol.
- Georgia Bulldogs regained the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll after recent victories.
- The team's strong performance included a 42-7 win over Mississippi and a 27-8 win against Florida.
- Notre Dame's win over Miami contributed to Georgia's rise in rankings.
- Japan lost 27-21 to Wales last Saturday, prompting coach Eddie Jones to say they must play unorthodox rugby to beat England.
- England beat Australia 45-22 on Sunday, showing strong form ahead of the match.
- Jones, who coached England for seven years, returns to Twickenham with Japan as heavy underdogs.
- The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday night, snapping a two-game losing streak.
- Kevin Durant scored 23 points and Alperen Sengun added 20 for the Rockets, while Jamal Murray had 38 for Denver.
- The Rockets overcame a 16-point lead blown in the third quarter, using a late run to secure the win.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed Stanton will stay and report to spring training.
- Stanton played only 24 games in 2026 due to calf injuries.
- His return creates a DH logjam with Ben Rice and Luis Garcia Jr.
- Plainedge won its first county title in program history, defeating Mineola in three sets.
- The team then beat Sayville in a five-set Long Island Class A final, overcoming three match points.
- Plainedge finished the season with a 20-1 record and advanced to the Southeast Regional final.
- Jay King scored 16 points and had four steals for West Florida.
- The team won against Baptist University of Florida with a score of 110-59.
- Tim Hall Jr. and Christian Monroe also contributed significantly to the victory.
- Kyle Busch was awarded the title of most popular driver posthumously at NASCAR's awards banquet.
- His widow, Samantha Busch, accepted the award on his behalf.
- This marked the first time Busch received this honor in his 25-year career.
- LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 90-50 in a basketball game.
- Michael Ruzic scored 18 points, leading LSU's scoring.
- Independent confirmation of player statistics remains limited.
- Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points to lead Oklahoma to an 81-72 victory over North Alabama.
- Edwards and Pop Isaacs contributed 17 and 13 points, respectively.
- Mike Evbagharu scored 27 points for North Alabama, but the team lost.
- Ty Jerome scored 27 points in the game against the Raptors.
- The Memphis Grizzlies improved their road record to 5-0 this season.
- The Toronto Raptors played without three starters due to injuries.
- Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points in the game.
- Vanderbilt defeated Morehead State 102-50, marking their third consecutive 100-point game.
- Aubrey Galvan and Aiyana Mitchell also contributed significantly with double-doubles.
- Josh Hubbard scored 14 points, surpassing 2,000 career points.
- Mississippi State defeated Jackson State 98-57 in the game.
- The Bulldogs shot 58% from the floor and dominated rebounds.
- Linda Noskova beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 to become the first player to qualify for the WTA Finals semifinals.
- Jessica Pegula defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5, eliminating Kostyuk from semifinal contention.
- Gauff and Pegula are tied at 1-1, with the final round-robin matches on Thursday deciding who joins Noskova.
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