- Gaza hospital airstrike
- Trump Vance Iran divide
- Trump Netanyahu Iran clash
- France AI defence centre
- Ukraine war
- Ethiopia Kenya displacement
- 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.
- The US skipped its UN Human Rights Council review, becoming the first country to do so since the council was created.
- 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.
- Russia's chief negotiator Medinsky rejected territorial swaps with Ukraine after Abu Dhabi talks.
- Putin refused to compromise on annexed territories and ruled out foreign peacekeeping troops.
- Putin proposed a short-term ceasefire in Kostyantynivka, but Ukraine's adviser warned of a possible military ruse.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Edgar Barrera leads with 10 nominations, including record, producer, and songwriter of the year.
- Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso tie for second with 7 nods each.
- Daddy Yankee is the first Latin urbano artist to be named Person of the Year.
- The Caine Prize cleared Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza of AI writing allegations after an internal review.
- The review included interviews with the author and metadata analysis of drafts, leading to the award being upheld.
- New measures were announced, including AI declarations from publishers and shortlisted writers, to guard against generative AI.
- Dustin Hoffman, 89, published memoir Look at Me addressing 2017 sexual misconduct allegations.
- He admitted to making some women uncomfortable with sexual jokes but denied pressuring anyone.
- He described himself as 'obsessed with sex' but 'harmless' and said some accusations were untrue.
- Bono admitted U2 failed the mainstream with their 2014 and 2017 albums due to a lack of cohesive sound.
- The success of Irish band Fontaines DC has inspired U2 to improve their music.
- U2 is releasing a new album, Carnaval de Luz, and planning a 2027 stadium tour.
- Meta removed Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts after his rape conviction, citing community standards violations.
- Brand's X account remains active and posted a message praising Elon Musk, who called the sentencing unjust.
- Brand was jailed for 10-and-a-half years for rape and sexual assault; further allegations are being investigated.
- Craig Revel Horwood praised new hosts Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe for bringing energy to Strictly Come Dancing.
- He noted Radebe is the first host who is an accomplished dancer.
- He backed format changes like the Halloween Week dance-off, despite a drop in viewers from 6.2 million to 4.8 million.
- Tony Leung Ka-fai won his first Golden Rooster Best Actor for The Shadow's Edge.
- Dead To Rights won Best Feature Film and Best Actress for Gao Ye.
- Dear You won Special Jury Award and Best Screenplay.
- Dame Judi Dench hosted a papal knighthood ceremony for her husband Michael Williams in their bedroom on 10 January 2001, the day before he died.
- Williams was too ill to travel to Westminster Cathedral, so their daughter set up a baby monitor so guests downstairs could hear the service.
- Dench's new memoir, written with Brendan O'Hea, also dismisses rumors of a feud with Dame Maggie Smith.
- Khloe Kardashian participated for free in Lamar Odom's Netflix documentary as a favor.
- Odom's comments in the documentary upset her, including saying he wasn't really in love with her.
- Kardashian declared Odom 'dead to me' and said the bridge is burned.
- King Charles III will celebrate his 78th birthday with a special episode of Elton John's Apple Music radio show.
- The episode was recorded in secret at Apple Music Studios in Battersea Power Station, London.
- It highlights the role of music in The King's Trust, which marks its 50th anniversary.
- Netflix will keep Russell Brand's 2018 stand-up special Re: Birth on its platform but will no longer promote or recommend it.
- The decision follows Brand's conviction for rape and sexual assault, for which he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.
- Jill Greenfield, chair of the Fawcett Society, criticized the decision as upsetting for victims, while police are investigating further allegations.
- Jordan Firstman's film 'Club Kid' premiered at Cannes, marking his directorial debut.
- The film stars Firstman as a gay party promoter who discovers he has a 10-year-old son.
- Firstman has shifted from viral videos and writing to filmmaking, now prioritizing his film over public opinions.
- Irma P. Hall, known for 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers,' died Tuesday in Dallas at 91.
- She began acting at 60 after a teaching career, earning an NAACP Image Award and a Cannes Jury Prize.
- Her family announced her death; no cause was given.
- Netflix revealed production figures for The Empress, including 88 costumes for lead actress Devrim Lingnau.
- The show used 8,000 candles in seasons 2 and 3, and 440 fake champagne bottles.
- The third and final season launches on Netflix on Thursday.
- Rockstar Games will release Grand Theft Auto 6 on 19 November 2026, with pre-loading starting on 10 November.
- The game is 212GB, one of the largest ever, and will be digital-only with physical boxes containing codes.
- Pre-loading broke internet traffic and data volume records on Virgin Media O2's network.
- Jacob Elordi felt depressed while filming Wuthering Heights in Britain's dark winter.
- He compared it to Saltburn, which was shot in sunny summer weather.
- He doubted his ability to play Heathcliff, unlike his Saltburn role.
Christie's to auction Ted Turner's Western art collection in New York, proceeds to fund conservation
- Ted Turner's Western art collection, including works by Bierstadt and Moran, will be auctioned at Christie's in New York on January 20, 2026.
- Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Turner Foundation, which supports environmental conservation and stewardship.
- The collection, once displayed at Turner's Montana ranch, reflects his passion for the American West and nature.
- Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft won the second series of The Celebrity Traitors, donating their prize money to refugee charities.
- Ranganathan defended the choice against backlash, saying support has been galvanized.
- James Acaster avoided reading public reaction to his controversial exit, saying he was 'too scared' to look.
- Jimmy Kimmel mocked Pete Hegseth's speech praising Trump as 'romantic'.
- Hegseth praised Trump as the best commander-in-chief and called it an honor to serve.
- House Republicans voted 211-204 to block an impeachment vote against Hegseth.
- Hoffman earned only $3,000 from The Graduate after expenses.
- He went on unemployment after the money ran out.
- Life magazine published a photo of him at an unemployment agency.
- Indiana dropped from No. 4 to No. 9 in the CFP rankings despite a bye week, while Texas remained at No. 6 with two losses.
- Coach Curt Cignetti criticized the rankings on social media, questioning if bad losses count.
- The committee cited Indiana's strength of schedule and losses by their opponents as reasons for the drop.
- Rams have only four healthy receivers after injuries to Nacua, Whittington, and Adams.
- Coach McVay said they didn't trade because they expect Adams back in two games.
- Robert Woods, now an assistant coach, joked about returning to play.
- The Sacramento Kings lost 107-100 to the Orlando Magic on November 10, 2026, falling to 1-10, their worst start since 1984-85.
- Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 29 points, and his 288 points through 11 games are the most by a rookie since Michael Jordan's 289 in 1984.
- Despite the poor record, the Kings are hesitant to fire head coach Doug Christie, fearing it would give Acuff his third coach in his first season.
- James Harden scored a season-high 32 points, more than double his average, in the Cavaliers' 115-107 win over the Knicks.
- The Cavaliers improved to 6-6, snapping a two-game losing streak, while the Knicks' four-game winning streak ended.
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 11th straight double-double to start the season, tying a franchise record.
- Stephen Curry left the game against Houston with abdominal soreness and did not return.
- An MRI revealed that Curry has an abdominal tear, sidelining him for at least two weeks.
- The Warriors will rely on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg to fill the scoring gap during Curry's absence.
- England coach Steve Borthwick made five changes to the starting XV for the Japan Test, with Will Joseph and Max Ojomoh starting.
- Henry Pollock earns his second international start at No. 8 after an impressive performance off the bench against Australia.
- Japan coach Eddie Jones named an unchanged forward pack and brought in debutant Riku Tokito on the wing.
- Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a shoulder injury.
- Lacy injured his shoulder in the Rebels' loss to Texas on Oct. 24 and has not recovered.
- He finished the season with 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 78 carries.
- Eddie Hearn criticized the undercard for the Fury vs Joshua fight, saying he had nothing to do with it.
- The undercard includes Deontay Wilder vs Jai Opetaia, Martin Bakole vs Solomon Adebayo, and Da'Mazion Vanhouter vs Michael Essomba.
- Hearn called the undercard 'really disappointing' and questioned the inclusion of lesser-known fighters.
- Usman Nurmagomedov attacked Merab Dvalishvili from behind in an Abu Dhabi hotel, sparking a brawl.
- Dvalishvili was outnumbered and caught off guard, sustaining injuries; he later called the attackers 'snakes'.
- The incident has drawn calls for a lifetime ban from UFC fighters and may affect Nurmagomedov's potential UFC signing.
- Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died on November 4 after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a match.
- FC Andorra manager Carles Manso said Owono has not decided whether to return to competition, and the club will support him.
- Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi said the death made him reflect on the 2006 World Cup headbutt by Zinedine Zidane.
- Finland will restrict Russian athletes from entering the country, including neutrals, starting November 16.
- The ban is part of broader curbs on Russian citizens with Schengen visas, allowing only essential work.
- Poland has also refused visas to Russian ski jumpers, and Sweden is considering similar measures.
- South Africa won the test series against Australia 2-1, topping the test rankings.
- Coach Shukri Conrad dropped David Bedingham from the No. 3 spot and will choose between Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza.
- Conrad aims to keep the top seven batters unchanged through the Bangladesh and England series.
- Rishabh Pant was sidelined with a left-side strain since August.
- He passed a fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- He is now available for the first test starting Wednesday in New Zealand.
- Singapore coach Gavin Lee's contract expires before the rescheduled Asian Cup, prompting talks with the FAS.
- The Asian Cup was postponed from early 2027 to December 2027 due to security concerns in Saudi Arabia.
- Lee's contract extension is expected to be announced soon, and the team is preparing for friendlies against Brazil and Paraguay.
- Crystal Palace fired Pierre Sage after a 3-1 home loss to Liverpool left them bottom of the Premier League.
- Sage had won only two league matches in 10 games, with seven points and a league-worst 24 goals conceded.
- Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank is reported as the leading candidate to replace him.
- The U.S. Soccer Federation withdrew its boys' Under-17 team from the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing security risks.
- The decision follows a U.S. State Department Level 3 travel advisory for Qatar, warning of armed conflict risk.
- FIFA confirmed the withdrawal and noted a fine of at least $24,000 for the U.S. team's late exit.
- Racing Bulls confirmed Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad as their 2027 drivers.
- Lawson's future was uncertain due to speculation about Nikola Tsolov.
- The team is currently fifth in the Constructors' Championship with 114 points.
- England's all-time leading wicket-taker, Sir James Anderson, was released by Lancashire after the 2026 season.
- Anderson, 44, has signed a one-year contract to play for Surrey in the 2027 County Championship.
- He took 50 wickets in 11 matches last season, showing he remains a top bowler.
- Kamario Taylor has committed to return to Mississippi State for the 2027 season.
- His decision follows a reported contract worth approximately $7 million plus incentives.
- Taylor is currently recovering from a season-ending injury.
- Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Oregon has $50+ million for NIL, crediting their recruiting success.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning responded with respect, noting Michigan also signed players they couldn't compete with.
- Oregon's roster is valued at $51.5 million (No. 1) while Michigan's is $39 million (No. 14).
- The Cincinnati Bengals are focusing on stopping Steelers running back Jaylen Warren ahead of their A
- Both teams are tied for first place in the AFC North with a record of 6-2.
- The Bengals' defense has struggled against the run this season, particularly outside the tackles.
- Gardner Minshew has been placed on injured reserve due to an elbow injury.
- Rookie Carson Beck is set to start as quarterback for the Cardinals.
- The team is also dealing with injuries to other key players.
- Andreeva trailed 1-4 in the first set but won 20 of the next 23 points to take the set 6-4.
- She then dominated the second set 6-0, finishing the match in 62 minutes.
- With the win, Andreeva finished 2-0 in Group 2 and advanced to the semifinals, while Sabalenka and Svitolina will play for the remaining spot.
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