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Military base asylum plans granted planning approval
The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.

Junior doctor burnout putting maternity patients at risk, says regulator
Trainee doctors delivering babies are more likely to suffer from overwork and burnout than other specialties, evidence suggests.

Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.

Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.

The school where white working-class pupils defy the odds
Politicians are worried about the outcomes of white, working-class pupils. But one school in Sunderland seems to have defied gravity

Timothée Chalamet among Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for BBC Children In Need
Viewers of the annual TV charity event will see the actor playing a prank on Rylan.

Burnham says 'win-win' deal can be agreed between UK and EU
The prime minister says the deal could be "more like the Brexit people thought they were voting for" in 2016.

Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland
The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.

How could the Nvidia CEO’s affair threaten US national security?
BBC's Asma Khalid explains how the Nvidia affair could threaten US national security and risk sensitive US technology getting into China.

Cricket sandpaper scandal claims '100% wrong', Australia captain says
Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

Brand will face 'hell on earth' in Wandsworth prison, says former inmate
The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault.

How AI visionary Jensen Huang was undone by his own bad decisions
Zoe Kleinman explains how the man who built Nvidia from the ground up lost everything in a matter of days.

The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?
Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.

Skye Newman gets 'goosebumps' over record-breaking Brixton Academy run
She is the first British female solo singer to play a five-gig residency at the venue.

Ankle injuries are more common than you think - here's how to protect yours
Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after your ankles.

Weekly quiz: Who's joining Wayne Rooney in the I'm A Celebrity jungle?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Nvidia chief quits' and 'Six women say they too were preyed on by Brand'
The resignation of Jensen Huang following reports he had an affair with a suspected spy leads a number Friday's papers.

MI5 will need proof to be believed in future, says Leveson after BBC investigation
The BBC exposed how the security service had lied to three courts concerning Agent X.

Can the Eurovision Song Contest succeed in Asia?
The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.

US doctor kills building manager after long-running dispute over mould, police say
Authorities say the shooting in Washington DC left four people injured, with the suspect dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?
Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.

Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group
Specialist Thomas Iglesias had shouted at Hegseth's group to be quiet after they could be heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.

Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy
Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death.

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The mammoth effort to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

How Pochettino came on Man Utd's radar - and what Carrick was told when
How Man Utd identified Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach - and what happened in the week Michael Carrick was left waiting.

Where does Kane rank among all-time England greats?
Harry Kane is England's all-time top scorer and record appearance maker, but where does he rank among the Three Lions' greatest players?

'A lie' - Palmer committed to England, says Rogers
Morgan Rogers says any suggestion Cole Palmer is not committed to England "is a lie" and "nonsense".

'Wrong' and 'nonsense' - Cummins on Khawaja sandpaper claims
Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

Grealish apologises for absence after breach of discipline
Jack Grealish issues an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue.

Gritty Arsenal show different side in Barcelona draw
Could a resilient draw against European champions Barcelona be a turning point in Arsenal's season?

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UNRWA funding cuts deepen hardship for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon
Funding cuts and Israel's war have left Palestinians in Lebanon in increasingly dire circumstances.

Iranophobia: Netanyahu’s bid to transform fear into political survival
Despite knowing a war with Iran would be manufactured for Netanyahu's survival, many would still rally behind it.

Talarico appeals to Trump’s legacy in bid for bipartisan reforms
Texas Democrat Senator-elect James Talarico has urged his party to work with President Trump.

Who is US Senator Chris Van Hollen?
Van Hollen is known for his anti-war positions and championing progressive causes.

US envoys shuttle between Putin and Zelenskyy
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner have shuttled between Dublin and Moscow in efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

Mississippi elects first black senator in nearly 150 years
Scott Colom will be the first black senator to represent Mississippi since 1881.

Iran says it targeted US radar site in Bahrain
IRGC says it hit radar in retaliation for an 'enemy' air attack on a telecom tower in Iran's Hormozgan province.

Gaza surgeon films aftermath of Israeli strike
British volunteer surgeon films the terrifying aftermath of an Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.

Spanish court suspends far-right group over alleged hate crimes
Judge orders office shut and accounts blocked after 14 arrests and the seizure of more than 20 firearms.

Chris Van Hollen launches bid to lead Democrats in US Senate
Van Hollen's leadership drive follows Democratic sweeps in elections and challenges veteran leader Schumer.

Finland detects strike on Russian warship as Zelenskyy meets US envoys
Reports of attack in Baltic came before US envoys met with Russian and Ukrainian presidents.

Trump moots toppling Cuba authorities before leaving office
Calling Cuba a failed nation, the US president hints at attack on the country before his term ends.

After Iraq ex-MP’s killing, Lebanon asks Syria to extradite suspects
Longtime Sunni politician and Iran critic was reportedly strangled in Beirut, sparking investigation.

Albania’s PM says 2027 NATO summit will not be held in Tirana
Albania has faced criticism over low defence spending, as Rama is under pressure at home amid months of protests.

Iran war live: Trump says Gulf allies urged pause in Iran strikes
Trump says Gulf countries asked him to hold off on further attacks against Iran as Tehran targets US radar in Bahrain.

Yemen’s Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia as UNSC extends sanctions
Saudi-led coalition intercepts flurry of suspected Houthi drones targeting oil and military infrastructure.

Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge
Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.

Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group
Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secure win for Italy.

Deadly shooting in Washington DC
Police in the US capital are investigating a shooting around a mile from the White House that led to one person killed

Microsoft outage hits tens of thousands of users
Microsoft says servers unexpectedly went offline, disrupting Outlook email, Teams, Copilot and other services.

Pope Leo calls for Church to make ‘amends’ to sex abuse victims
Pope Leo XIV says the Catholic Church must confront sexual abuse committed by clergy with truth and justice.

US releases report on $12bn from Venezuelan oil, mineral resources
The report seeks to address concerns about the Trump administration's handling of revenue held in trust for Venezuela.

What’s at stake in the renewed tensions over the Falkland Islands?
Argentina and the UK are in a legal battle over an offshore oil-drilling project.

Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out
The Under-17 World Cup in Qatar will kick off as scheduled next week despite the United States’ decision to withdraw

Regional security dominates European talks in Dublin amid hybrid attacks
European nations discuss security collaboration and an envoy for Ukraine peace talks during the summit in Ireland.

Global Times

Xi to attend APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen
Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and deliver remarks, a Chinese ...

Mexico's crackdown on alleged Chinese steel transshipment to US lacks evidence and reflects Washington's pressure: expert
A Chinese expert warned on Thursday that tariffs imposed without evidence will only undermine Mexico's manufacturing competitiveness, and that establishing ...

A newcomer's daily encounters in Brussels reveal how small visual cues turn waste-sorting rules into lasting habits
During my first week in Brussels, my roommate handed me several rolls of waste bags in different colors. Learning to ...

Talent, digital tools playing bigger role in boosting China's rural industries
China has been strengthening the supporting role of talent and digital tools in rural industrial development as it advances agricultural ...

Does Taiwan really understand major signals from this commemorative event?: Global Times editorial

Why becoming a 'gatekeeper' for US protectionism is not in Mexico's interest
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GT Voice: AI jitters in US raise stakes in China for S.Korea chip firms
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China's Mazu early weather warning box makes global debut
China's Mazu all-in-one box, an intelligent meteorological early warning solution, was officially launched globally at the COP31 High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation on Climate Change in Antalya, Turkey, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said in a WeChat post on Thursday.

China approves first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug
China launches new satellite into space

China launches new satellite into space
China approves first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug

Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson
When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong
Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity
Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

Tokens join China's Double 11 for first time as real-world AI applications drive demand for computing power
China flags six flaws in Belgium-Chile BBNJ bid

China flags six flaws in Belgium-Chile BBNJ bid
Tokens join China's Double 11 for first time as real-world AI applications drive demand for computing power

NEVs gain further ground in China's auto market, nearing two-thirds of new vehicle sales
China's shift toward new energy vehicles (NEVs) gathered pace in October, with NEVs making up nearly two out of every three new vehicles sold, industry data showed Wednesday. NEVs accounted for 64.3 percent of new car sales last month, up from 61.6 percent in September, ...

Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement
Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress
Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases
Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ... Micro-dramas turn overseas viewers into on-screen stars as Chinese culture crosses borders The Chinese pinyin term "Duanju," referring to micro-dramas, has made its way onto Wikipedia, where the English entry has seen a rise in page views. The growing visibility of the ...

American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness
Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ... Micro-dramas turn overseas viewers into on-screen stars as Chinese culture crosses borders The Chinese pinyin term "Duanju," referring to micro-dramas, has made its way onto Wikipedia, where the English entry has seen a rise in page views. The growing visibility of the ...

Micro-dramas turn overseas viewers into on-screen stars as Chinese culture crosses borders
Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ... The Chinese pinyin term "Duanju," referring to micro-dramas, has made its way onto Wikipedia, where the English entry has seen a rise in page views. The growing visibility of the ...

Nearly 1,400 cultural relics from National Museum of China go on display in Shenzhen ahead of APEC
As Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province prepares to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, its newly opened Qianhai Museum is offering visitors from home and abroad a window into China's rich cultural heritage and contemporary achievements, while providing a platform for international cultural exchange.

Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations
Chinese actress Zhao Liying's lawsuit spotlights AI misuse as experts urge stronger oversight

Chinese actress Zhao Liying's lawsuit spotlights AI misuse as experts urge stronger oversight
Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations

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Псковский областной суд оставил в силе приговор Льву Шлосбергу
Политик выступал на слушаниях 9 часов

"Первый отдел" сообщил о закрытом реестре Росфинмониторинга с тысячами имен
Людям из списка могут без суда заблокировать счета

Правозащитницу Марию Бонцлер приговорили к 12 годам колонии
Приговор вынесен по делу о госизмене

Полиция Вашингтона сообщила о стрельбе недалеко от Белого дома
Есть пострадавшие

Встреча Путина, Уиткоффа и Кушнера в Кремле завершена
По словам Уиткоффа, есть договоренность о новом раунде трехсторонних переговоров

Под новые британские санкции против России попала "Славнефть"
Под ограничениями оказались и другие энергокомпании

Глава корпорации Nvidia Хуанг ушёл в отставку
Этому предшествовал скандал вокруг супружеской измены

Камчатский активист Петров заявил об избиении в иркутском СИЗО
Ему сломали рёбра и лишили его медикаментов

В Казахстане задержали глав железной дороги и фонда благосостояния
По обвинению в коррупции

Bloomberg: в Украине погибли не менее 11 тысяч уроженцев других стран
Воевавших на стороне России

Члена КПРФ осудили на 9 лет за перевод знакомому
Который, как утверждается, "симпатизировал запрещенным украинским организациям"

Зеленский снова жалуется на замедление работы системы Starshield
Украина выясняет у США, в чем дело

Журналиста "Дождя" Фишмана в РФ заочно приговорили к двум годам
По делу об участии в "нежелательной организации"

Гражданина Германии оштрафовали в РФ на 350 тысяч за три доната ФБК
Это сооснователь фитнес‑залов Trifit в России

Израиль нанёс удар по больнице в Газе, целью был командир ХАМАС
Сообщается о гибели 6 человек

Украинское движение "Жёлтая лента" признано в РФ экстремистским
Речь идёт о ненасильственном протесте против оккупации

Российские удары по Украине: горел дом в Киеве, Костополь без света
Удары наносились в том числе баллистическими ракетами

В Петербурге в результате взрыва погиб российский военный
Взрывное устройство привели в действие дистанционно

Уиткофф и Кушнер ведут в Москве переговоры с Путиным
Они обсудят итоги встречи в Абу-Даби

Экс-министр экономики Сербии задержан по подозрению в коррупции
По мнению прокуратуры, он отмывал деньги через пожертвования спортивным клубам

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US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.

The Gambia's electoral commission announces 5 candidates for presidential poll
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s not clear whether more candidates are still to be named.

47th edition of Cairo International Film Festival gets underway in shadow of war
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking place under the shadow of the Middle East war.

'Nothing will stop us,' Nigerian opposition leader vows after campaign event attack
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and axes tried to force themselves into the event.

Ghana announces first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in carbonate reserve
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday announced the country's first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in an offshore carbonate reserve. The well lies some 150 kilometers off Ghana's coast in water more than 2000 meters deep.

War in Ukraine: Putin Meets with envoys from the U.S. President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday against discussions between the United States and Russia

Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early on Thursday 12 November, killing six people, including a doctor, and injuring at least 27 others, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

ANC vows "soul searching" after election losses but says Ramaphosa will stay put
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just 31 percent.

UN weighs peacekeeping cuts in Central African Republic as mandate expires
The UN Security Council is set to decide on the renewal of MINUSCA’s mandate, which expires this weekend.

Russia: Soldier killed in car explosion in Saint Petersburg
A Russian serviceman was killed when his car exploded in Saint Petersburg on Thursday. Investigators have opened a murder inquiry, while local media report that another person was injured.

Mississippi elects first Black US Senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction
The US state of Mississippi has made history - electing its first Black Senator in 150 years and its first Democratic Senator since 1982. Forty-three-year-old Scott Colom narrowly beat incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith marking a seismic shift for the conservative southern state.

Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.

Ghana unveils new cedi banknotes celebrating national heritage
Ghana has unveiled a new series of banknotes featuring prominent historical figures and national landmarks, as the country moves to modernise its currency and strengthen protection against counterfeiting.

Trial of more than 1,200 people accused of illegal gold mining opens in Conakry
The trial of more than 1,200 people charged with illegal gold mining opened in Conakry on Wednesday amid a recent crackdown on the practice. The defendants were arrested in Guinea's northeastern gold-producing region of Siguiri. A number of local officials have also been struck off, accused of

Pix of the Day, 12th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 12th November, 2026 - Across the world

Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.

Pin trading craze brings athletes together at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.

Teenager arrested over killing of Ghanaian boy in New York
A teenager was arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant on his way to school, New York City police said as the victim’s family, Ghana’s government and civil rights advocates pressed for justice.

Africa: Investment projects rise amid lower FDI [Business Africa]
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa reached approximately $70 billion in 2025, down from $94 billion in 2024, marking a decline of nearly 26%.

South Sudan and UN failed to heed massacre warnings-Amnesty International
South Sudan and UN peacekeepers are being accused of failing to act on warnings of a massacre that killed more than 200 people in March.

Women and children bear the brunt of Ethiopia border violence
Ethiopians fleeing conflict in their home country have found shelter in the Kenyan border town of Moyale.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit
Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.

US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped beneath the wreckage.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever outbreak of Ebola has now reached more than 11,000 confirmed cases, official Congolese figures showed on Wednesday, as armed conflict hampers the response.

DRC opposition vows to resist constitutional changes under Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of paving the way for a third term in office.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march
Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.

Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages
Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.

Uganda’s ruling party rejects Museveni’s reported plan to position son as successor
A succession battle is emerging within Uganda’s ruling party, after senior officials rejected President Yoweri Museveni’s reported plan to position his son as his successor.

Egypt postpones retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah amid growing press freedom concerns
An Egyptian court has postponed the retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah until November 18, as her defence seeks to have the presiding judge removed.

World leaders face pressure to act at COP31 as climate warnings intensify
World leaders are gathering in Turkey for COP31, as pressure mounts for urgent action on climate change.

United States warns Madagascar over growing security ties with Russia
The deputy head of US Africa Command said similar partnerships with military-led governments in Africa have failed to improve security.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks
They agreed to an exchange of prisoners of war, but there was no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began with Moscow’s invasion in 2022.

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, triggering a crucial 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off
The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.

US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have failed to curb militant violence.

Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel
An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears
President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.

Salvadoran troops target headquarters of powerful gang in Haiti
El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.

Ethiopia's coffee exports fetch more than $870 million
Ethiopia's total coffee export earnings surged 15 percent year-on-year to over $870 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal year

Ghana’s waste crisis: Cleanup targets toxic waste and 20,000 jobs
At Agbogbloshie, a district on the Korle Lagoon delta, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming the fragile wetlands overlooking a slum of around 80,000 residents, many of them migrants and traders.

South African Olympic swimmer switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.

Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu remains caretaker PM
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in

South Sudan vote: UN warns political transition must hold beyond polling day
South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.

COP31 activists demand better climate finance for Africa
At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.

Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali
On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal mining

UN seeks $2 million for Nigerians fleeing insecurity
The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that more than 66,000 had fled across the borders by mid-October, three times the number in the same period last year

Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.

Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.

Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.
Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.