- US-Iran war
- Trinidad and Tobago gay sex law
- US SNAP rule
- Bulgaria motorway pileups
- US UN Human Rights Council skip
- Pope Leo XIV abuse survivor meeting
- China trade surplus
- Ukraine war
- Malaysia Najib house arrest
- Rwanda genocide deportation
- Black Sea maritime security hub
- Gaza humanitarian crisis
- The House Oversight Committee released a 137-page report clearing Trump of wrongdoing in the Epstein case.
- John Harrison, 81, won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, becoming the oldest winner ever.
- Tesla will refund Cybertruck deposits for many customers because orders exceed production capacity.
- France will be represented at Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, says French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower, said the House of the Dragon fanbase is steeped in misogyny and racism.
- She deactivated her Instagram account before the third season aired in June, citing the platforms' negative impact on her well-being.
- Fans have made vitriolic comments to her in person, such as saying they hate her character, after asking for photos.
- The Spring-Nuts, a Bruce Springsteen fan club with over 18,000 Facebook members, has shut down.
- The club closed after members argued over Springsteen's endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat.
- Founders cited personal attacks and hateful rhetoric as reasons for the closure.
- Tinie Tempah changed the lyric 'Tell Russell I'm a brand' to 'Tell Jo, I'm a brand' during a concert on 5 November.
- The change came after Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.
- Comedian Jimmy Carr faced criticism for a joke about Brand's prison sentence.
- John Rhys-Davies, who played Sallah, said his scenes were cut from the final edit.
- He argued the film focused too much on new characters, reducing nostalgia.
- Harrison Ford defended the film, saying he is still happy he made it.
- Rockstar Games and PlayStation announced a one-day music festival for Grand Theft Auto VI in Miami on November 21.
- The festival will feature Travis Scott, Cardi B, Justice, and Metro Boomin, with additional acts like Don Toliver and Rauw Alejandro.
- Tickets are available through a pre-sale lottery on DICE, closing November 10, with purchases on November 11.
- Jordan Fisher, known for Broadway roles in Hamilton and Sweeney Todd, will play The Kid in the Purple Rain musical.
- The musical premiered in Minneapolis in 2025 with a different creative team; the Broadway version has a new book and director.
- The production will feature over 20 Prince hits and opens at the Majestic Theatre in April 2027.
- David Walliams sought an injunction to stop The Guardian and ITN from publishing sexual misconduct allegations, citing suicide risk.
- The High Court lifted the injunction, allowing the joint investigation to be published on November 10, 2026.
- Walliams denies being a sexual predator but admits he 'behaved thoughtlessly' in past casual relationships.
- Ridley Scott, 88, was set to receive an honorary Oscar at the November 15 ceremony in Los Angeles.
- He will miss the event after being advised not to fly following a minor medical procedure in London.
- His wife and family will attend, and he will pre-record his acceptance speech.
- A satirical gold statue of Donald Trump, titled 'The Foot Soldier', appeared near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on November 9, 2026.
- The statue mocks Trump's 1968 bone spurs diagnosis that exempted him from the Vietnam War draft.
- The White House dismissed the statue as a symptom of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'.
- UK programmes received 33 nominations across 13 categories at the 65th Rose d'Or Awards.
- The awards, honouring global TV excellence, selected 78 finalists from 19 countries.
- UK productions dominate the documentary category with four of six nominations.
- Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.
- Jimmy Carr posted a clip joking about Brand's conviction, drawing criticism for cashing in.
- Carr had previously faced scrutiny for rape jokes in his 2024 special.
- Sreya Biswas, previously Director of Programmes at the NHU, has been promoted to Head.
- She succeeds Jonny Keeling, who becomes Creative Director at the unit.
- Biswas will lead editorial, commercial, and strategic direction for the Bristol-based unit.
- Prince William has accepted life without Prince Harry, according to royal expert Christopher Andersen.
- Harry and Meghan have no plans to apologize to William and Kate, despite earlier reports.
- Experts disagree on who should apologize, with some saying Harry must be contrite and others saying William should lead reconciliation.
- Keira Knightley has not watched Love Actually since its premiere when she was 18.
- She barely remembers filming her role as Juliet, which took one week when she was 17.
- She finds the storyline 'stalker-ish' and had to adjust her performance to make it less creepy.
- Dax Shepard addressed rumors on his podcast, calling them 'deeply insulting' and denying he is controlling or abusive.
- He said the rumors are offensive to his wife Kristen Bell, who he says models a healthy relationship for their daughters.
- Shepard explained that his compliments to others were misinterpreted as flirting, and he aims to make people's day.
- Sir Michael Palin, 83, broke three ribs and fractured his pelvis in a fall at his home.
- He now uses a Zimmer frame and had to cancel his book tour for 'Michael Palin - In the Philippines'.
- He thanked the NHS for their care and plans to reschedule tour dates next year.
- The burial of gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, is scheduled for Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
- The funeral will include a lying-in-state and burial service at Banjola Event and Conference Centre, but the interment location is undisclosed.
- A family dispute over burial arrangements was resolved through a peace undertaking signed on November 3, 2026, after police intervention.
- Forbes estimates Paul McCartney's net worth at $1.4 billion, making him a billionaire.
- He ranks third among the world's richest musicians, behind Jay-Z ($2.8B) and Taylor Swift ($2B).
- His wealth comes from MPL Communications, Beatles royalties, tours, and art collection.
- Billy Evans claimed on X that he wrestled Nathan Fielder Borat-style during filming of the documentary You Can See Everything.
- Evans denied that he controls Elizabeth Holmes, saying she is fiercely independent and that power of attorney is just a legal mechanism.
- Evans said he does not regret participating in the documentary, despite the selective editing and public scrutiny.
- The Buffalo Bills traded a second-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for safety Amani Hooker and a fifth-round pick.
- Hooker, an eight-year veteran, has 17 career interceptions and is tied for the league lead with five this season.
- The Bills had previously pursued Budda Baker but the Cardinals declined to trade him.
- Luka Dončić averaged 45 points, 8.3 assists, 7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game last week.
- The Lakers went 3-0 last week, helping Dončić earn his 20th career Player of the Week award.
- Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks won the Eastern Conference award with averages of 27.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.3 rebounds.
- Santiago Abril has been organizing pop-up boxing matches in Bogota parks without official permits.
- Participants pay $5 (women) or $15 (men) to fight; no headgear is provided.
- Police have asked Abril to dismantle his octagon due to lack of permits, but interest is growing.
- Rio Ngumoha left Chelsea for Liverpool in 2024, calling it a no-brainer.
- He is now a regular under Andoni Iraola and has 14 appearances this season.
- Ngumoha is the youngest player in England's squad at 18.
- Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, announced she will compete for the Netherlands.
- She cited Dutch heritage and better high-performance support as reasons for the change.
- Smith retired in 2024 but reversed her decision to target the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- England beat Australia 45-22, their biggest win over the Wallabies.
- Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffered an ankle injury and will miss the rest of the autumn.
- Centre Seb Atkinson hurt his hip but is expected to recover in days, though he may miss the Japan match.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team is unlikely to make a significant trade before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
- Dallas has a 4-5 record and ranks near the bottom in sacks and takeaways, but Jones expressed confidence in the defense's progress.
- The team will instead look to free agency, bringing in running back Kendre Miller for a visit.
- Carson Wentz posted an 8.9 passer rating in the Vikings' 23-6 loss to Buffalo, the lowest by an NFL player with at least 25 attempts since Sam Darnold's 3.6 in 2019.
- Wentz threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, and the Vikings went 0-for-8 on third down, leading to a 17:28 time of possession.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said he should have run the ball more, and the Vikings now face a division game at Green Bay with starter Kyler Murray's status uncertain.
- Jordan Poole said he would return to the Warriors, calling the Bay Area 'home'.
- Poole's $128 million contract expires after this season, making him a free agent.
- Draymond Green said he would have 'no issue' with a Poole reunion.
- McTominay had a cardiac ablation in September to treat a heart arrhythmia.
- He had his heart shocked two days before Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti.
- He missed Scotland's first four matches under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli but has since returned.
- Dylan Riley has rushed for 1,241 yards this season, leading the FBS.
- He recorded 300 all-purpose yards in a recent game against Colorado State.
- Riley's performance has sparked discussions about his Heisman candidacy.
- The Vikings, who started 6-0, have lost two straight, including a 23-6 loss to the Bills.
- Carson Wentz struggled, completing 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions.
- ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said Jefferson should request a trade from the Vikings.
- The Bengals had agreed to send a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Eagles for pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie.
- The trade collapsed because it would have cost Cincinnati a 2027 third-round compensatory pick tied to Trey Hendrickson's departure.
- The Bengals still need edge depth after placing rookie Cashius Howell on injured reserve with a wrist injury.
Missouri freshman Jason Crowe Jr. sets school scoring record with 34 points against SIU Edwardsville
- Jason Crowe Jr. scored 34 points, breaking Missouri's freshman single-game scoring record set by Derrick Chievous in 1984.
- Crowe bounced back from a poor shooting night against Saint Louis, scoring 22 points by halftime in the 96-58 win.
- Missouri played without Mark Mitchell, who left with a facial injury, but Crowe and Toni Bryant led the team to victory.
- Christian McCaffrey caught his 37th career regular-season touchdown pass, breaking Marshall Faulk's Super Bowl-era record for running backs.
- The record-breaking 12-yard touchdown came in the 49ers' 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, also giving Brock Purdy his 100th career touchdown pass.
- McCaffrey reached the mark in 120 games, while Faulk played 176 games in his career.
- Cooper Flagg scored a season-high 43 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-122 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers.
- Kyrie Irving added 35 points, including seven 3-pointers, as the Mavericks outscored the Pacers 35-29 in the fourth quarter.
- Flagg became the second teenager in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game, joining Kevin Durant.
- Bob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher, died at 78; his son Bret announced the death on social media.
- Boone played for the Phillies, Angels, and Royals, and later managed the Royals and Reds.
- He was part of baseball's first three-generation family, with his father Ray and sons Bret and Aaron also playing in the majors.
- Michael Wilson suffered a neck fracture in the Cardinals' loss to Seattle and played through it.
- He is out for the season, leaving Arizona without its top three receivers.
- Quarterback Gardner Minshew is also being evaluated for a throwing arm injury.
- The Vikings lost to the Bills 23-6, with quarterback Carson Wentz throwing for 81 yards and two interceptions.
- ESPN's Ian Rapoport reported the Vikings are expected to explore trades for Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones before the deadline.
- The Raiders have shown no indication they will trade Cousins, and the Colts have said they will not trade Jones.
- World Athletics changed qualification for LA 2028: 40% via entry standards, 60% via world rankings, compared to 50-50 for Paris 2024.
- Endurance standards were tightened most: men's marathon from 2:08:10 to 2:05:00, women's from 2:26:50 to 2:22:20.
- Meeting entry standards does not guarantee a spot; if more athletes qualify than places, best performances during qualification period decide.
- Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale, 22, fell from her horse Marnoo during a race in New South Wales on Sunday.
- She was airlifted to hospital in critical condition and placed on life support.
- Her family announced she died on Tuesday, and she will donate organs.
- Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, 19, won the 2026 Golden Boy award for best young player in Europe.
- He helped Spain win the World Cup and Barcelona win LaLiga, anchoring both defenses.
- Cubarsi is the first defender to win since Matthijs de Ligt in 2018 and the fifth Barcelona player to receive the honor.
- Van Dijk played all 90 minutes in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
- He withdrew from the Netherlands squad for the Nations League matches against Greece and Germany due to a fitness issue.
- His contract with Liverpool expires in June, and he says he is not in a panic about negotiations.
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