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Zoe Kleinman: 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.

Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employers
The proposals would change how crimes committed by children are disclosed to bosses in England and Wales.

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.

Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus
The 66-year-old said his condition has been getting steadily worse, leading to him quit the band.

'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.

US envoys head to meet Zelensky after talks with Putin in Moscow
US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks.

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.

'How does a building just fall?' Neighbours grieve after deadly Brooklyn building collapse
The accident rattled the usually calm immigrant neighbourhood of Flatbush, New York. At least eight residents, including two children, died in the rubble.

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

'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen
Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.

The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.

Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books
Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

Drugs running was like 'a paper round' for exploited son, mum says
More younger children are targeted by gangs as exploitation jumps by 85% in five years, BBC finds.

Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators from Mississippi
The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

Fourteen dead after truck loses control in 23-vehicle crash in UAE
Authorities say the driver lost control and collided with 23 vehicles including five trucks in the traffic.

Rolls-Royce incident prompts emergency response
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service says it was called to the site in Raynesway shortly after 16:00 GMT.

Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel
Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.

Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

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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.

Palace sack Sage after 16 games with Frank in advanced talks
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge and the club bottom of the table.

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record
Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.

Owono undecided over future following De Miguel death
FC Andorra manager Carles Manso says goalkeeper Jesus Owono is yet to decide whether he will return to playing action following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

Al Jazeera

UK mosque rebukes comission’s ‘warning’ following Palestine comments
The Lewisham Islamic Centre accused the charity watchdog of imposing disproportionate expectations on Muslim charities.

Pro-Palestine philanthropist faces US extradition hearing in Spain
James 'Fergie' Chambers denies wrongdoing, while his wife urges PM Sanchez to grant him political asylum.

Home sales in the US are at their lowest level since 2016
The sale of previously owned homes dropped 5.5 percent in October, the lowest level since August 2010.

What to know about the Logan Circle shooting in Washington, DC
Trump has showcased the capital city as an example of his tough-on-crime approach.

Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital attacked by Israel
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports on the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital

Suspect turns gun on himself after deadly shooting in Washington DC
Police say the man suspected to have killed one person in a shooting in Washington DC appears to have shot himself.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down, more affair details revealed
Now that Huang has stepped down, Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey looks at the questions ahead for the company.

‘Her hands are as cold as ice’: Gaza families struggle to keep warm
Flooded tents and high prices leave Gaza families struggling to keep children warm as winter approaches.

Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s Nasser Hospital hit by Israeli air strike
For the seventh time, Israel has targeted Gaza’s Nasser Hospital in an air strike.

Italy vs France LIVE: UEFA Nations League
Follow updates from the Group A1 clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Prominent Israeli settler denied entry into France
Israel criticises Yossi Dagan's entry ban, labelling it 'unacceptable' amid tensions over illegal settlement policies.

UAE says 14 killed, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Officials say a driver lost control of his truck, causing a collision and fire involving 23 vehicles.

BDS claims win as energy giants quit Israeli gas project off Gaza
The Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement is claiming victory after a company left an Israeli-led gas project off Gaza.

Four people shot in Washington DC
A major police operation is underway in Washington DC where four people have reportedly been shot

Manchester United sacked manager Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick has become the third recent Manchester United manager to be sacked midway through the season.

UK court finds two Iranian men guilty of spying for Iran
The pair were promised rewards to send intelligence back to Iran, while one was prepared to commit a 'violent attack'.

Spain approves housing reforms after nationwide strike over costs
Spanish parliament passes new laws limiting evictions but their duration depends on the upcoming snap election outcome.

Trump heads to China amid Nvidia scandal: Will he get tougher on Beijing?
Outgoing Nvidia chief credited with easing US-China chip ties but personal scandal unlikely to upend next week's talks.

LIVE: Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO as affairs raise security concerns
Jensen Huang, 63, has resigned as chief executive of AI giant Nvidia, according to the company.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned amid reports of a second affair with an executive.

Migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico bound for US after midterms
Many migrants stranded in southern Mexico say the Democrats' win in Congress has given them new hope of entering the US.

‘No war, no peace’: Can Iran break the deadlock with the US?
Sustainable stalemate or slow-motion strangulation? The current 'equilibrium' is inherently unstable, experts say.

‘Horrific crime’: Gaza doctor killed as Israel expands war on healthcare
Israel's military campaign and mass detentions collapse Palestinian healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank.

At least five people shot, one killed, in central Washington, DC
Authorities say the suspected shooter has been apprehended, after he shot himself.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy scandal and market loss
Tech giant's market value drops below $4 trillion after Huang steps down following espionage and affair allegations.

Global Times

Xi calls for carrying forward Sun Yat-sen's legacy in national rejuvenation drive
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for carrying forward the legacy of Sun Yat-sen, one of the nation's revered ...

World eyes on key topics, potential trilateral talks at APEC meeting after China-US FM call
With the clock ticking down toward the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, a call between the Chinese and US foreign ...

New evidence of the Japanese troops' biological and chemical warfare crimes in China unveiled
Marking the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials ...

Tokens join China's Double 11 for first time as real-world AI applications drive demand for computing power
Tokens, the units used to meter and bill large-language model usage, became a new promotional category on Chinese e-commerce platforms ...

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
Global Times

GT Voice: AI jitters in US raise stakes in China for S.Korea chip firms
Global Times

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 ...

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

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 relationship based on mutual respect and benefit is the only path toward sound China-Mexico trade ties.

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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"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

Российский суд приговорил 18-летнего мариупольца к 8,5 годам за госизмену
По версии следствия, он сотрудничал с СБУ

Africanews

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.

Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race
The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.

DRC: FRN intensifies offensive, putting FARDC under pressure on multiple fronts
Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.

Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage
In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.