- The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights in the US, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
- Trump told Vance to focus on crime and corruption in Democratic-run cities, saying it could balance the budget.
- Gibran told Prabowo he wants to resign, citing the evolving political situation.
- The House Oversight Committee released a 137-page report clearing Trump of wrongdoing in the Epstein case.
- Air Force personnel responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath in England on Friday evening.
- No personnel, aircraft, or infrastructure were affected, according to a U.S. Air Force spokesperson.
- The incident follows recent relocation of U.S. aircraft from nearby bases due to reported Iranian threats.
- Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least three and injured over 20, including children.
- Ukrainian forces retaliated with drone attacks on Russian regions, killing eight.
- Zelenskyy met with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Ireland to discuss peace negotiations.
- 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.
- Glenn Close received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards on Sunday.
- She had been nominated eight times for competitive acting Oscars without winning.
- The honorary award recognizes her body of work, not a single film.
- ABC announced Sam Hartman as the lead of The Bachelor Season 30.
- Hartman is a 27-year-old quarterback on the Washington Commanders practice squad.
- The season premieres March 21, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.
- In 2008, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross left lewd voicemails about Georgina Baillie on her grandfather Andrew Sachs's answering machine.
- Baillie said she felt like the most hated person in Britain and was cast as a 'press whore slut' while Brand used the scandal for promotion.
- Despite the scandal, Baillie wrote a character reference for Brand's sentencing, saying he respected boundaries during their consensual relationship.
- Robert Pattinson's reported deal for James Bond would involve three films, fewer than the four required of other contenders.
- Pattinson's deal is complicated by his ongoing Batman commitment, but Amazon and director Denis Villeneuve are keen.
- Contenders Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor have called the casting rumors flattering and extraordinary.
- Dolly Parton recorded her final vocals for U2's song 'Torn' in June, before her death in August at age 80.
- The duet with Bono was released on U2's 16th studio album 'Carnaval de Luz' on Friday.
- Bono said Parton got out of bed to sing the song despite her illness, and he cannot listen to it now.
- Hayley Williams announced an Asia leg of her solo tour, including Singapore on Feb 26, 2027.
- The tour also includes stops in Manila, Seoul, and Tokyo.
- Ticket prices, sale dates, and venue for Singapore have not been announced yet.
- 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.
- France beat South Africa 21-19 in Paris, their first home win over the Springboks since 2005.
- France used Antoine Dupont at flyhalf, but he later moved to scrumhalf, with Maxime Lucu handling playmaking.
- South Africa's Jasper Wiese was sent off after a dangerous clear-out, and France scored three tries to South Africa's three.
- RC Lens fired coach Yannick Cahuzac after a 9-1 Champions League loss to Como and two domestic defeats.
- Cahuzac had won only three of nine games as head coach, leaving Lens 11th in Ligue 1 and 33rd in the Champions League.
- Didier Digard, former Nice manager, was appointed as Lens coach on a contract until June 2028.
- Cam Skattebo vomited on the sideline after eating a pretzel-wrapped hot dog.
- He returned to score two touchdowns, but the Giants lost 24-21 to Washington.
- Skattebo also failed to move on a key tush push play late in the game.
- SMU coach Rhett Lashlee called quarterback Kevin Jennings one of the best players in college football.
- Jennings has thrown for 2,764 yards and 25 touchdowns this season with a 73.9% completion rate.
- SMU faces Wake Forest on Saturday in a key ACC game with playoff implications.
- The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night.
- Jameis Winston used a 'Who Let the Dogs Out' hard count, but the Commanders' defense did not jump.
- The Commanders' social media team trolled Winston after the win, and the team improved to 3-5-1.
- England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
- Harry Kane scored the winning penalty, his 92nd international goal, and was honored before the match for becoming England's most-capped men's player with 126 caps.
- England can still top their group with a win against Spain on Sunday, which would make them a seeded team in the quarter-final draw.
- High Fibre won the opening race at Cheltenham's November Meeting, beating the favourite Glancing Jack.
- Ferocimo is tipped to win the Grade 2 novice chase, with trainer Willy Twiston-Davies expressing high confidence.
- Atomic City is the tip for the juvenile hurdle, with his Flat form giving him an edge.
- Singapore lost 4-1 to Paraguay in a friendly at the National Stadium.
- Song Ui-young equalized for Singapore in the 30th minute, but Paraguay scored three more.
- The match was part of the Mizuho Blue Challenge, with Brazil and Japan also participating.
- South Africa recently topped Australia in the world test rankings.
- Kagiso Rabada promised no letup in intensity against Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh won a test in Australia in August and have a strong bowling attack.
- Australia lost 45-22 to England, their worst defeat against them.
- Scotland also lost heavily to New Zealand in their opening November match.
- Both teams have made changes for Sunday's test at Murrayfield.
- Barcelona announced a 300 million euro bond issue to fund Camp Nou renovations.
- The club also secured 210 million euros in senior debt to cover cost overruns.
- Camp Nou completion is now expected for the 2028-29 season, delayed from 2026.
- 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.
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