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Police investigating David Walliams over reports alleging serious sexual offences
The Met Police said the allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week.

Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on tech
Microsoft has apologised for the issue, which it said was due to a technical failure.

Former Hamas bodyguard guilty of UK knife attack
Mohammed Alfatih was granted asylum in the UK in 2015 and British citizenship in 2020.

Watch: BBC undercover reporter is offered fake art and awards for talent visa
Companies are offering to help migrants pose as talented artists to make fraudulent UK visa applications, the BBC has found.

Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.

Eurovision is finally coming to Asia - meet the stars gearing up to take the stage
On Saturday, the biggest and longest-running international song contest will make a leap into unknown territory.

Reform and Tory spokesmen in angry clash over immigration at Piddington
Reform's Zia Yusuf and Tory Chris Philp were speaking against converting a former military site into asylum accommodation.

Man jailed for grooming at least 70 girls online
Bilal Kazi targeted his victims - aged between 10 and 17 - using Snapchat, Wink and Roblox.

German spies handed new powers to tackle 'hybrid threats' from abroad
German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism and sabotage.

More women make allegations against Russell Brand
The new claims are in the Times and a Netflix documentary, following Brand's recent conviction for rape.

'Hardest challenge of my life' - Owain Wyn Evans completes Children in Need ride
Owain Wyn Evans cycled almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?
Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage.

Watch: How a server outage took down Microsoft Teams and Outlook
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.

Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.

'I feel it's a sign of what's to come': Office workers on Microsoft outage
Insurance brokers tell Nicky Campbell how their jobs are completely disrupted by the Microsoft outage.

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

My physical deformity left me feeling invisible - but one surgeon saw me
Charlie Clarke says the physical and emotional effects of pectus excavatum have been "unimaginable".

The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own
Pope Leo XIV is in Peru as part of his Latin America tour, just weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.

How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.

The rise of 'housefishing': How AI-enhanced property listings are taking off
Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.

Whatever happened to the $300,000 diamond that went missing in F1 crash?
Whatever happened to the diamond that went missing after the Formula 1 car it was attached to crashed?

Australian cricket's sandpapergate is back - and it cuts deep in a 'nation of good sports'
Claims the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 sandpaper cheating plot are dividing the cricket world.

Tories pay artist for Burnham images after legal threat
Stanley Chow had threatened to sue the Conservative Party for using his illustrations of the PM.

Man dies after being seriously injured at Edinburgh film studio
Emergency crews were called to reports of an incident at FirstStage in Leith.

Eleanor Donaldson given supervision order and placed on sex offenders' register
Eleanor Donaldson was found to have done the acts in relation to five charges, including four of aiding and abetting his offending, in a 'trial of the facts'.

Eight sentenced to jail in UAE over brawl involving two MMA fighters
Eight people face prison sentences for their part in mass brawl involving MMA fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili at a hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Driver who fled to Latvia after killing schoolboy jailed
Aleksanders Dolars is brought to justice after fleeing the UK when he hit Keaton Slater at 70mph.

Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague
Scott Bessent told CNBC that several government agencies "were in favour of putting Megaspeed on the entity list for months".

Aide to fugitive Ukrainian ex-PM wounded in latest Moscow car bombing
Sergei Zavorotny, now a journalist and commentator, was previously an adviser to Ukrainian ex-prime minister Mykola Azarov.

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Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek into being erased from existence
The fairy tale is ogre. Fooled by Rumpelstiltskin, Shrek's world is turned upside down

Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.

Eight sentenced to jail over Nurmagomedov-Dvalishvili brawl
Eight people face prison sentences for their part in mass brawl involving MMA fighters Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili at a hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Surfing speedster Beardman gives a glimpse of Ashes future
Mahli Beardman gives England a glimpse into a possible Ashes future as he decimates their batting in Perth.

Sharks, ladders and a four-year plan - how England won World Cup
England's triumph at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup was built on an aggressive approach by head coach Tom Coyd - which included encouraging his players to see themselves like sharks.

Ronaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015
Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy's third division on Sunday.

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Migrants risk deadly route to Spain’s Canary Islands
More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November.

IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to the IRGC.

How will the US deal with Nvidia scandal?
Tech giant CEO resigned and will testify before Congress.

At least 10 killed in Guinea in crackdown on gold mining
Guinea banned artisanal gold mining in Siguiri on November 2 due to environmental degradation, causing mass exodus.

Israel bars supplies needed to treat six-year-old Gaza burn victim
Six-year-old burns victim Masa is one of the patients in Gaza whose recovery is under threat due to Israeli restrictions

Iran honours fallen soldiers in Iran-Iraq war with missile display
Thousands gathered in Tehran for a mass funeral honouring 110 unidentified soldiers killed in the Iran-Iraq war.

Eisenkot slams Netanyahu’s ‘racist’ campaign against Palestinian Israelis
Prime ministerial hopeful calls attempts to marginalise and smear Palestinian citizens of Israel 'an anti-state act'.

No emails, no problem? Workers joke about Microsoft outage
Workers worldwide have been finding humour in a global Microsoft outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot.

The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs
Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions.

Car bombings in Russia kill military officer, injure ex-Ukraine PM adviser
Moscow blames Kyiv for a series of car bombings that have targeted people linked to the war with Ukraine.

Jerusalem Daily: Baby dies from cold in Gaza
A baby dies from the cold in Gaza as 53 countries urge Israel to allow aid in.

Sixth victim confirmed in DC condo-related shooting in US, police say
Police confirm sixth victim in DC condo shooting; suspect dead after barricading himself and starting a fire.

US Treasury warns against rate hikes during US-Iran war energy ‘shock’
Despite Treasury's Scott Bessent's remarks, financial tracker CME Fed Watch forecasts rate hike in December likely.

Truck and bus crash in India’s Assam state kills at least 24 people
Several children and the bus driver were among those killed, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise.

Turkiye and Qatar sign mutual defence agreement
The pact was signed after ​the President met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim ‌‌bin Hamad ​Al Thani in Istanbul on ⁠⁠Friday.

EU agrees on five countries to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks
European leaders believe a US-backed process will allow Moscow and Washington to decide the fate of the conflict.

Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.

Portugal vs Denmark: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams
Playing their first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement, two-time champions Portugal face Denmark at home.

Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?
PM's caretaker government can legally go to war, though it would likely inflame domestic divisions.

Ukraine claims record 3,000 Russian casualties in one day as war drags on
Meanwhile, Russia appears to suggest it has control of half of unoccupied Donbas.

China warns against fresh US chip curbs
China has warned the US against imposing additional export controls on AI chips.

Nvidia scandal: What’s next for the US tech company?
What happens next at one of the world's most valuable companies will have repercussions far beyond Silicon Valley.

UK accused of ‘silencing’ pro-Palestine voices through entry bans
A Palestinian American activist has been refused entry to the UK to attend his charity’s annual Gaza fundraiser.

Kenyan building collapse near Nairobi kills six people
Five people reportedly survive as emergency crews search for anyone still trapped in the rubble.

Delhi overtakes Lahore as world’s most polluted city
India’s capital New Delhi has overtaken Pakistan’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city.

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Xi to attend APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, related events in Shenzhen
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19 under the theme “Building ...

Chinese industrial advances fuel Jiaolong's deep-sea upgrades
For the pilots and researchers aboard Deep Sea No. 1, a busy stretch at sea can mean sending Jiaolong on ...

China, South Korea eye closer ties during FM talks
China and South Korea are neighbors that cannot be moved away, and deepening good-neighborly ties is the right choice for ...

Analysis: After Jensen Huang's resignation, global chip sector may enter a new period of both intense competition and vast opportunities
The sudden departure of Jensen Huang, who led Nvidia for 33 years and is widely regarded as an iconic figure ...

Mutual growth of foreign firms, Chinese market is setting an example for openness in the Asia-Pacific: Global Times editorial

It's Jensen Huang today. Who is next? Washington's list of targets may keep growing
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Why becoming a 'gatekeeper' for US protectionism is not in Mexico's interest
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Dancing to their own beat
What do older people in rural areas do with their days? Work the fields, look after grandchildren or simply sit in the sun and reminisce? In a courtyard in Linzhou, Central China's Henan Province, a lively beat fills the air. A group of rural women averaging around 55 ...

Wuhan school introduces screen-free tutoring, pupils found more focused in classes
China strictly prohibits all forms of surrogacy, violations will face severe legal penalties: official

China strictly prohibits all forms of surrogacy, violations will face severe legal penalties: official
Wuhan school introduces screen-free tutoring, pupils found focused in classes

Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect
A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...

Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite
Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...

Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series
Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...

ADAspace HKEX debut marks milestone for space-based AI computing
US uses French supermarket cyberattacks to smear Chinese AI, fueling broader tech containment push: analyst

US uses French supermarket cyberattacks to smear Chinese AI, fueling broader tech containment push: analyst
ADAspace HKEX debut marks milestone for space-based AI computing

SMIC's Q3 net profit more than doubles as domestic chip substitution accelerates in China
China's largest contract chip manufacturer Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) posted a 123.4 percent year-on-year rise in net profit attributable to shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, while posting a new quarterly revenue record amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market
China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...

China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences
Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...

China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM
Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...

Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living
Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... 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 ...

Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... 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 ...

American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... 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 ...

Night markets bring local and Southeast Asian flavors together
As evening settles over Nanning, capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the city takes on a different rhythm. By 9 pm, night markets are drawing diners looking for a late meal, a place to meet friends or simply a chance to enjoy the cooler evening air.

China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties
Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations

Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations
China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties

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Европа пошлёт на переговоры с Украиной и РФ советников пяти стран
И одного или нескольких представителей ЕС

МЧС усилит российские системы оповещения об опасности в 2029 году
На данный момент они не относятся к объектам критической инфраструктуры

Замглавы Росмолодёжи задержан по делу о крупном мошенничестве
По тому же делу задержан проректор частного университета "Синергия"

Из санкционного списка ЕС исчезли четыре российские компании
Обнаружил расследовательский проект "Система"

Крёстный сын Матвиенко получил 7 суток ареста за упоминание инстаграма
Владислав Тюльпанов называет себя "самым молодым и известным политиком России"

Компании во временном управлении перечисляют миллиарды на армию РФ
Об этом сообщает Bloomberg

На саммите ЕС обсуждают возможное участие Европы в переговорах о мире
Нет единства относительно личостей представителей ЕС

Суд в РФ приговорил крымчанку Хатидже Буюхчан к 17 годам колонии
Её обвинили в госизмене и других преступлениях

Экс-главу Nvidia Хуанга вызвали в Конгресс для дачи показаний
Из-за отношений с китаянкой, подозреваемой в шпионаже

Журналисты установили имена более 280 тысяч погибших военных РФ
Подсчёты по открытым источникам ведут Би-би-си и "Медиазона"

Суд в Ростове приговорил уроженца Узбекистана к 23 годам колонии по делу о шпионаже
Предположительно, он вступил в легион "Свобода России"

В Москве взорвался автомобиль. Ранен бывший пресс-секретарь Азарова
По ряду сообщений, он связан с СВР

Россия атаковала Одессу, Ровно, Запорожье, Киев. Есть погибшие
Четверо погибших за сутки в Донецкой области

В Волгограде украинские дроны атаковали НПЗ. Погибли четыре человека
Ещё четверо погибли в Самарской области

Зеленский и посланники Трампа: Европа присоединится к переговорам
Но когда и в каком формате, пока не объявлено

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

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Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, pledges to unite France
In an interview with Le Parisien, Riner said he could not remain silent amid growing social tensions and uncertainty about France's future.

São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections
Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.

Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term
The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.

Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection
Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.

DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict
For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.

UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.

North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows
More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.

Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31
A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.

Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.

Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation
The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.

New witness due in former South African minister's corruption trial
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering, stemming from her time as defence minister.

Swiss hospital discharges Ebola patient after successful treatment
A Swiss woman who contracted the strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from hospital in Geneva, health officials said on Thursday.

Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.

Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.

South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons
Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.

UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the gains made.

Outlook outage hits users in 74 countries as Microsoft seeks fix
Microsoft said on Thursday that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services.

Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads youth prayer vigil at Lima's National Stadium
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs, prayer and reflection.

Jensen Huang quits Nvidia as scandal rocks AI giant
Jensen Huang, the leather-jacketed architect of the artificial intelligence boom, resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China.

COP31 activists urge leaders to act on climate crisis
Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the talks, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg warned that the world is heading towards more genocides, ecocides and the loss of basic rights.

UN food agency chief calls for end to Sudan war as famine crisis deepens
The UN says around 34 million people — nearly two-thirds of Sudan’s population — need humanitarian assistance. It has also warned that drone attacks by both sides have killed civilians, including children, and disrupted essential services.

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.

Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
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.

Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema
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.

Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
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).

South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
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.