- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow to advance Ukraine peace talks.
- A US Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group to maintain silence after laughter.
- The Kennedy family filed a motion in federal court to block the construction of a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
- Iran's foreign minister said Americans are tired of 'Forever Wars' and urged the U.S. to meet Iranian demands.
- Russia opened an investigation into a car explosion in Moscow that injured exiled Ukrainian political aide Sergei Zavorotniy.
- The attack follows a similar car bomb in St. Petersburg that killed a Russian military member.
- The incidents are part of a series of apparent assassination attempts inside Russia.
- Pakistan's military killed 74 militants in raids over the past 10 days.
- 43 militants died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; 31 in Balochistan.
- Military alleges Afghanistan and India backed the militants; both deny.
- Finland's military detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland on Wednesday.
- The vessel, a small Russian navy ship, returned to St Petersburg after the incident.
- Finland says no immediate military threat, but the incident follows Ukrainian drone activity in the region.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain.
- The strike was in retaliation for an air attack on a telecommunications tower in Sirik, Iran.
- The claim comes amid a fragile lull in the eight-month war between Iran and the US.
- Oil prices jumped US$3 a barrel on Thursday after Houthi attacks on Saudi energy sites and reported tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Despite the jump, both Brent and WTI were set for a second weekly decline of about 2.5% as US President Donald Trump indicated he would maintain the blockade on Iran.
- US crude inventories rose by 4.7 million barrels last week, adding to supply concerns and pressuring prices.
- The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group's deployment was extended for the second time, with families told sailors will miss the holidays.
- Families were warned to prepare for a worst-case deployment of 12 months, causing frustration and anger at a meeting in Norfolk.
- The extension follows the record-breaking 321-day deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about crew welfare.
- A Turkish military S-70 helicopter crashed in Malatya, Turkey, on Thursday evening.
- The crash killed four personnel; the cause is not yet determined.
- Emergency services responded; no ground casualties were reported.
- Iran's IRGC attacked navigation systems on Oman's Didamar Island in the Strait of Hormuz on November 8.
- Oman has not denounced the attack, and damage assessment remains unclear.
- Gulf oil exports have recovered to over 80% of pre-war levels, aided by US military assistance.
- A Russian air force colonel was killed by a remote-controlled car bomb in St Petersburg on Thursday.
- The colonel was the chief navigator of the 6th Air and Air Defence Army, according to Russian media.
- Russia has blamed Ukraine for similar assassinations, but Ukraine has not commented on this attack.
- Ethiopian mothers who fled fighting into Kenya are struggling to feed their children.
- They rely on communal meals and sleep on floors as more families cross the border.
- The UN refugee agency appealed for $8.9 million but has limited funds to respond.
- Ukraine's military relies on Starshield, a US-controlled satellite service, for drone operations and communications.
- Speed restrictions on Starshield have been reimposed, limiting connectivity to 161 km/h and disrupting drone interceptions.
- Ukraine is exploring alternatives, including a sovereign satellite system with Finnish companies, but remains dependent on the US network.
- An Israeli airstrike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, early Thursday.
- Gaza's civil defence reported at least five killed, including surgeon Rezik Abushira, and 20 wounded; the Health Ministry said six died.
- Israel said it targeted a senior Hamas militant, but provided no evidence; Hamas accuses Israel of undermining the ceasefire.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disputes claims that Israel is blocking winter supplies to
- He attributes worsening conditions in Gaza to Hamas's actions regarding humanitarian aid.
- Israeli strikes reportedly killed three Palestinians in Gaza City recently.
- Militants ambushed police vehicles in Kohat, Pakistan, resulting in at least 10 officers killed.
- The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which also resulted in 18 militants'死亡.
- The incident highlights increasing violence and tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban in the Afh
- A rebel group affiliated with the Islamic State reportedly killed at least 22 people in Congo's Itur
- The attacks occurred across eight locations in the Mambasa territory over two days.
- Independent confirmation of the events and casualty figures remains limited.
- UN peacekeepers and South Sudanese authorities had weeks of warning before an attack on Abiemnom that killed over 200 people.
- Amnesty International says reinforcements were not sent until after the attack, despite requests to the national army.
- The UN mission says it focused on protecting civilians at its base due to limited resources and budget cuts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nicola Coughlan, 39, said she will not watch the new Harry Potter series and would never star in it.
- She cited J.K. Rowling's views on transgender rights as the reason, calling them 'not for me'.
- Coughlan previously criticized Rowling's celebration of a UK Supreme Court ruling on transgender women.
- The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a record 100 inflatables, including new characters like Bluey and Hello Kitty.
- Performers include Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, and Jojo.
- The parade will air on NBC and Peacock, with a Spanish-language simulcast on Telemundo.
- Mike Myers confirmed he is writing a fourth Austin Powers film.
- He previously hinted the plot might be from Dr. Evil's perspective.
- He is also returning for Shrek 5 and praised the Donkey spin-off.
- BBC Radio 1's breakfast show, hosted by Greg James, experienced a technical glitch on November 13, 2026.
- Charlotte Church's 2005 song 'Crazy Chick' played repeatedly, interrupting James's discussion about a Microsoft outage.
- It remains unclear whether the incident was a genuine technical error or a deliberate joke.
- Spielberg was honored at MoMA's film benefit in New York.
- He said his enthusiasm for filmmaking is unchanged since age 12.
- His films include E.T., Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler's List.
- Roger Waters filed for divorce from Kamilah Chavis on 10 November 2026 in New York.
- The couple married in October 2021 after meeting at Coachella in 2016.
- The divorce is contested, meaning some issues remain unresolved.
- Roger Taylor, drummer of Duran Duran, has stepped down from the band due to worsening tinnitus.
- He announced his retirement from drumming, citing medical advice and the need to listen to his body.
- His bandmates expressed full support, calling him their brother and part of the family.
- Rylan Clark thought he was interviewing Dune actors normally.
- Three children secretly directed the actors via earpiece, causing odd behavior.
- The prank airs on BBC One on 13 November during the charity appeal.
- Robyn called Eurovision 'shit' and 'embarrassing' on Amy Poehler's podcast.
- She said the contest lost appeal after ABBA's 1974 win.
- Several broadcasters, including Dutch, Irish, Spanish, and Slovenian, have boycotted over Israel's inclusion.
- Willie Nelson contracted Covid-19 and became severely ill, unable to breathe even a short distance.
- He twice asked his wife Annie to let him die, but she refused and insisted he would recover.
- Annie had prepared a treatment plan with monoclonal antibodies and a doctor's support, which helped him survive.
- The Beach Boys canceled upcoming 2026 shows due to Mike Love's health.
- The band performed at Disney's Epcot Center with John Stamos as guest frontman.
- The group was renamed John Stamos and the California Sound for the show.
- Wayne Rooney is reportedly being paid £800,000 for his jungle stint.
- His wife received £1.5m for her appearance on the show.
- The stint follows his recent football punditry and management work.
- Takashi Yamazaki's new Godzilla film 'Godzilla Minus Zero' opened in North America, earning $31.6 million in its first weekend.
- The film continues Godzilla's allegorical message about nuclear war and human folly, set in 1947-1949 Japan.
- Yamazaki emphasized that Godzilla's defining feature is its dorsal spikes, staying true to the original 1954 design.
- Katseye postponed three US concerts after Megan Skiendiel suffered a concussion.
- Skiendiel performed seated in Austin and later with full choreography in Dallas, wearing sunglasses.
- Fans and pop star Kesha expressed concern about her performing while recovering.
- A light saber used by Darth Vader sold for $4.875 million at auction.
- The auction set a new record for Star Wars collectibles.
- The event featured 27 other Star Wars light sabers for sale.
- Christina Applegate was diagnosed with MS in 2021 but now says it was a misdiagnosis.
- She is being tested for other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- She suspects breast implant leakage may be causing her symptoms.
- Adam Driver says Hollywood is risk-averse and reactionary, making it hard for directors like Coppola to get films financed.
- He plans to 'game the system' by doing unpaid projects to get the films he wants made.
- Driver has joined films by revered directors who struggled with financing, including Coppola, Mann, and Jarmusch.
- Gram Parsons, a country-rock pioneer, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, 53 years after his death.
- A tribute concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood featured performances by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, and the Black Crowes.
- Parsons' influence on country and rock music was highlighted, with his daughter Polly noting his impact on alternative country and Americana.
- EXIT festival left Serbia in 2025 after backing student protests against corruption.
- Students won a parliamentary election on Oct. 25, prompting EXIT to announce a 2027 return.
- Founder Dusan Kovacevic expects the homecoming edition to rival the festival's early years.
- Maika Monroe, known for horror films, takes on a comedic role in 'Victorian Psycho'.
- The film is based on Virginia Feito's 2025 novel and premiered at Cannes.
- Monroe's character, a governess in 1850s England, is described as archly hilarious.
- Dan Hicks, NBC Sports broadcaster, died at 64 from an acute illness.
- He was the lead voice for golf and Olympic swimming for decades.
- His wife, Hannah Storm, confirmed his death and praised his kindness.
- Singapore radio DJ Germaine Tan, 30, married Zouk Group CEO Andrew Li, 43, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on November 6.
- Heavy rain forced the wedding reception indoors at the last minute, but the couple called the celebration 'perfect'.
- The guest list included local celebrities and radio personalities, and the couple began dating in December 2022.
- Florence Pugh, 30, has worked on major film sets and now sets three rules: be on time, don't be rude, don't be a misogynist.
- She says she is more confident in protecting herself and leading a set, refusing to tolerate rude behavior toward crew.
- Pugh also criticized Instagram for censoring her post about the Cornell 7 case, saying 'No one censors me.
- Andy Robertson will equal Kenny Dalglish's Scotland caps record of 102 on Friday.
- Robertson insists the occasion is about celebrating Dalglish, not himself.
- He is set to become Scotland's most-capped captain, surpassing George Young's 48 captaincies.
- Jack Grealish missed four Everton matches after a breach of club discipline.
- He returned in a behind-closed-doors friendly and apologized to fans on Instagram.
- Everton won three of four games without him, rising to sixth in the Premier League.
- New Zealand won the fourth ODI by 244 runs after bowling India out for 89.
- Matt Henry took 6-27, including three wickets in the first over, to dismantle India's top order.
- Will Young scored a career-best 125, his fifth ODI century, after being dropped twice early in his innings.
- Australia beat England by seven wickets in the first ODI in Perth.
- Debutant Mahli Beardman took 6-24, the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut.
- The match was played amid controversy over Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering allegations.
- Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points and 11 assists with no turnovers, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 144-140 double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards.
- The Wizards forced overtime twice with last-second shots, but Cunningham's clutch scoring and a foul-out by Anthony Davis helped Detroit secure the victory.
- Cunningham became the first NBA player since 1977-78 to record at least 50 points, 10 assists, and zero turnovers in a game.
- No. 2 Michigan won against Columbia with a score of 81-58.
- Syla Swords led Michigan with 17 points in the game.
- Megan Griffith returned to coach Columbia after a three-game suspension.
- Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were injured during a game against the Ottawa Senators.
- Both players sustained lower-body injuries in the second period.
- The Avalanche lost the game 4-3 in overtime after the injuries.
- Mara Braun scored 19 points in Minnesota's victory over Southern.
- Minnesota won the game 86-47, improving their record to 3-0.
- Southern's team struggled, shooting only 18% in the first quarter.
- Jessica Pegula saved a match point and hit a career-high 16 aces to beat Linda Noskova 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-5.
- Pegula's win eliminated Coco Gauff from the WTA Finals, despite Gauff's earlier comeback win over Marta Kostyuk.
- Pegula will face Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals, their first meeting.
- Robbie Avila, former Saint Louis star, is expected to join TCU after a court granted him a fifth year but Saint Louis couldn't add him due to roster limits.
- TCU, undefeated at 3-0, has an open roster spot and needs a big man after losing David Punch and dealing with an injury to Luke Bamgboye.
- Avila, known for his goggles and playmaking, averaged 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds last season and could boost TCU's offense.
- Caleb Wilson, the Bulls' top draft pick, broke his right hand in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.
- He will have surgery and miss four to six weeks, a major setback for the struggling 1-9 Bulls.
- Wilson was averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game before the injury.
- Marcus Smart was suspended for three games for punching Charles Bassey.
- The suspension costs him about $125,500 in salary.
- He will miss games against Utah, Washington, and Miami.
- The Dallas Cowboys have lost four straight games to the San Francisco 49ers, including two playoff losses.
- Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said he wants to beat the 49ers and end the losing streak, but emphasized it's about the team, not personal history.
- The Cowboys are 4-5 this season, while the 49ers are 7-1, and the teams meet Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
- Filip Forsberg scored two goals in a 3-0 victory over the Kings.
- Juuse Saros achieved his 28th career shutout with 30 saves.
- The Predators extended their winning streak to five games.
- Damian Lillard scored 25 points in a victory over the Thunder.
- The Trail Blazers ended a two-game losing streak with this win.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26 points.
- No. 2 Utah is currently undefeated with a 9-0 record.
- Utah has won 15 consecutive games, the best in FBS.
- Arizona is 7-2 and coming off a comeback win against TCU.
- Indiana and USC are competing for a spot in the Big Ten championship and potential playoff berth.
- Both teams had a week off before this crucial matchup, which is significant for their playoff hopes.
- USC's recent win against Ohio State has revitalized their season after earlier struggles.
- Eric Morris has not won a game at Boone Pickens Stadium as a player or coach.
- Oklahoma State is in a four-way tie for third in the Big 12 after a poor previous season.
- Texas Tech is currently ranked No. 10 and has a strong record this season.
- Florida lost to Georgia and Oklahoma with quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. starting.
- Coach Jon Sumrall switched back to Aaron Philo for the Kentucky game.
- Philo has better stats this season, completing 70.5% of passes for 1,367 yards.
- Wake Forest defeated Charleston Southern with a score of 82-64.
- Kevair Kennedy and Isaac Carr each scored 15 points for Wake Forest.
- The game featured 23 turnovers forced by Wake Forest.
- Lionel Scaloni extended his contract as Argentina head coach until July 2030, after his previous deal was set to expire in December 2026.
- Scaloni led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and two Copa América wins, and will now aim for a third World Cup in 2030.
- He will oversee a generational transition following Lionel Messi's international retirement, with young players like Aaron Anselmino earning call-ups.
- The Atlanta Braves signed relief pitcher Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35 million contract on Thursday.
- Phillips, 32, returns to the team that drafted him in 2015 after a strong comeback from Tommy John surgery with the Dodgers.
- The deal sets a high market bar for other free-agent relievers ahead of a potential MLB lockout on Dec. 1.
- Australia's soccer friendly against Jordan has been relocated to Qatar due to security concerns inAm
- The decision was made after advice from Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- The AFC Asian Cup has been postponed to December 2027.
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