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Conflicts

File photograph of the Moscow skyline.

Moscow car bomb injures former Ukrainian PM’s aide in second Russia attack in two days

November 13, 2026

Sergei Zavorotniy, a former aide to Mykola Azarov, was hospitalized after a Moscow car bombing a day after a fatal blast in St. Petersburg.

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Kyiv Ukraine for peace talks September 2026

US envoys meet Putin and Zelenskyy as Europe prepares for Ukraine peace talks

November 13, 2026

US envoys met Putin and Zelenskyy as Europe prepared to join Ukraine

The Strait of Hormuz photographed from the International Space Station on March 24, 2021

IRGC Says Gas Carrier Hit Mine in Hormuz; Vessel Unidentified

November 13, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy says a gas carrier hit a mine near

Towers in the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles Aimed at Riyadh; Aramco Building Damaged

November 8, 2026

Saudi air defenses intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh on Sunday, and an Aramco

Epstein Files

Todd Blanche speaking at a Justice Department podium during the January 30, 2026, Epstein files briefing

Epstein Files: DOJ’s Rules Required More Than Name Searches

DOJ’s Epstein review rules required more than name searches to protect survivors. The published instructions explain the safeguards, but not how consistently reviewers applied them or what happened when recurring problems emerged.

by Jennifer Hicks

October 31, 2026

The Department of Justice releases Epstein files under the Transparency Act in September 2026 including FBI Agent Spivack's declaration about the C-20 lab server breach

The FBI’s Epstein Server Was Hacked on Super Bowl Sunday. Washington Buried It for Three Years.

A foreign hacker accessed the FBI's primary Epstein evidence server on Super Bowl Sunday 2023, wiping 100 terabytes of files. Washington said nothing for three years. Then the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Leon Black and House of Representatives contempt vote over Epstein investigation DOJ records

Epstein Files: House Holds Leon Black in Contempt as DOJ Records Name Musk, Gates, Lutnick and Three Dozen More

Epstein survivors and journalist Tara Palmeri at Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Epstein Survivors Ejected from GOP Convention After Journalist Asks: What If It’s Trump?

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, whose trafficking network is under investigation by French prosecutors

France Widens Epstein Sex Trafficking Inquiry, Identifies 13 New Victims

Protesters with Justice for the Ogoni banners outside Shell's headquarters in London

Shell’s Niger Delta Exit Leaves Pipeline and Gas Questions Open

Amnesty's review of internal Shell records raises questions about ageing Niger Delta pipelines, decommissioning costs and the Bille gas emergency. The evidence, sale terms and unresolved legal claims demand transparent answers.

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

October 29, 2026

Government & Politics

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins speaking at an event.

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Wins Alaska Governor’s Race, Flipping Seat to Democrats

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska’s governor’s race, AP reports. He will succeed Mike Dunleavy and take office December 7.

November 14, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Germany Approves Wider Intelligence Powers to Counter Cyberattacks

Germany's Bundestag has approved expanded intelligence powers, including foreign cyber counterattacks and

by Olivia Taylor

Trump, Putin and Xi plan China meeting on nuclear weapons, White House says

The White House says Trump, Putin and Xi plan trilateral talks in

by Jennifer Hicks

King Felipe Joins Urda Mourners as Rail Safety Questions Persist

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined families mourning 69 Urda rail-crash

by Dilnaz Shaikh

France School Violence: Geffray Calls for Unity After Attack on Local Official

November 11, 2026

Hungarian PM Confirms Viktor Orban’s Brother Detained in People-Smuggling Inquiry

November 10, 2026

Hegseth to Hold First Pentagon Briefing Since May as Massie Seeks Impeachment

November 10, 2026

Democrats Can Scrutinize ICE, Not Automatically Cut Its Funds

November 9, 2026

Economy

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in a file photo as a global tech selloff nears Wall Street's open

Dow Jumps About 3% After Midterm Elections as Oil Prices Fall

by Amanda Graham

Hands holding soil in an archival photograph accompanying a report on fertilizer supplies to Africa

Russia Says 60,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer for Africa Remain Blocked

by Amanda Graham

Archival exterior view of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington

Fed Holds Rates as Warsh Strips a Rate Vote From the 2027 Calendar

by Amanda Graham

A woman looks at empty supermarket shelves in Naples, Italy, following truckers' protests over fuel prices

Euro Zone Growth Slows to Four-Month Low as France Slides Back Into Contraction

by Amanda Graham

US and Chinese national flags in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in a file photograph

China Challenges US Plan to Widen Tech-Investment Curbs

by Amanda Graham

Delegates at the Christian Social Union party congress in Munich

Merz Tells CSU Germany Needs Economic Reforms ‘Now’, Not Someday

by Amanda Graham

Satellite view of Shanghai and the Yangtze River delta with the city's urban area on the left and the river mouth opening to the sea

China’s Q3 Growth Hits 4.5% While Fixed Investment Falls 7.2%, NBS Says

by Amanda Graham

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan laughing with HKMA chief Eddie Yue and IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok

Hong Kong Bets on Beating the IMF, but Its Second Half Must Top 2.5%

by Amanda Graham

Front of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates building under a clear blue sky

Syria and World Bank Agree Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, Size Unstated

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Kevin Warsh speaking on a television screen at the New York Stock Exchange

Warsh Faces Warren’s Affordability Push as Inflation Persists

Kevin Warsh’s inflation fight faces a new political test as Elizabeth Warren pushes Democrats to deliver relief on household costs. The latest price report

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

File photograph accompanying Associated Press reporting on China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival

China’s Singles’ Day Discounts Struggle to Unlock More Spending

China’s Singles’ Day promotions are meeting cautious household budgets, with early sales broadly level with last year. Official data show a more uneven picture

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

File photograph from a United Nations disability-inclusion event

Disabled Young Britons Face Threefold Risk of Missing Work and Education

DWP figures show 30.2% of disabled 16–24-year-olds were outside education, employment or training, compared with 8.6% of non-disabled peers.

by Technology Desk

November 9, 2026

A dense crowd of protesters with Tunisian flags and Arabic placards marches in central Tunis

Tunisia’s Jobless Rate Fell to 14.9% as 58,200 Fewer People Held Jobs

Tunisia's official jobless rate dipped to 14.9 percent, but employment fell three times as fast as unemployment and graduate joblessness rose to 26.6 percent.

by Dilnaz Shaikh

November 8, 2026

Fifty, twenty and ten euro banknotes fanned out over a blue European Union flag with yellow stars

Eurozone Inflation Rises to 4% in October as Energy Costs Surge

Eurozone inflation rose to 4% in October from 3.8% in September as energy prices surged, while core inflation held steady at 2.5%.

by Amanda Graham

November 5, 2026

Market

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang in a file photograph

Nvidia’s 8.6% After-Hours Drop Puts Leadership Risk Before AI Trade

Nvidia fell 8.6% in extended trading after reports that its board would discuss Jensen Huang’s position, but no leadership change had been announced. The

by Amanda Graham

November 12, 2026

File photograph accompanying Anadolu Agency gold-price coverage

Business·Economy·News

Gold Price Today: Rebound Near $3,900 Faces Fed Rate-Hike Risk

Gold recovered to $3,899 an ounce in Monday's reported trading as cheaper oil offered relief after Friday's selloff. Expectations of another Federal Reserve rate

by Amanda Graham

November 2, 2026

Gold, illustrating the spot gold price rebound

Gold Price Today: Spot Gold Rebounds to $4,194 as Fed Hike Bets Build

Gold price today: spot gold rebounded 1.47% to about $4,194 an ounce on Friday, its first weekly gain in three weeks, with India rates

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Silver Price Today, October 11, 2026: Spot Near $60.70 After Friday Rebound

Silver price today is about $60.70 an ounce after a 2.8% Friday jump as the dollar and Treasury yields eased. Key levels and the

by Economy Desk

October 10, 2026

Gold jewellery display at an Indian market ahead of festive season, September 2026

Business·Economy·News

Gold Rate in India Today, September 25, 2026: 24K Eases to ₹15,267/g as Fed Rate Hike Odds Climb

24-karat gold in India eased to ₹15,267 per gram on September 25, 2026, as stronger-than-expected US PMI data pushed Federal Reserve rate hike odds

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Silver rate India September 25 2026 IBJA 245 per gram

Business·Economy·News

Silver Rate Today, September 25, 2026: IBJA ₹245/g as Iran Talks Ease Geopolitical Pressure

Silver rate in India is ₹245 per gram (IBJA, ex-GST) on September 25, 2026, up ₹12/g from Wednesday's post-hike low of ₹233/g. US-Iran talks

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Silver price USA September 25 2026 XAG/USD below $64

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price Today, September 25, 2026: XAG/USD Below $64 as Iran Talks Ease Oil but Treasury Yields Cap Recovery

Silver price is approximately $64.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran diplomatic talks at the UN General Assembly ease oil prices

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Silver price UK September 25 2026 XAG/GBP below 50

Business·Economy·News

Silver Price UK, September 25, 2026: XAG/GBP Below £50 as US-Iran Talks and 5.2% Treasury Yields Redefine the Market

Silver price in the UK is approximately £50.00 per troy ounce on September 25, 2026, as US-Iran UNGA diplomatic talks ease Hormuz tensions and

by Economy Desk

September 25, 2026

Gold bars representing global gold demand data for UK market September 25 2026

Business·Economy·News

Gold Rate in the UK Today, September 25, 2026: 24K Slips to £103.93/g as Fed Rate Hike Odds Hit 70%

24-karat gold in London fell to £103.93 per gram on September 25, 2026, as US private-sector PMI data pushed Fed rate hike odds above

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Oil traders at a trading desk monitoring crude oil prices as Iran's foreign minister proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Business·Economy·News

Dow Jones (DJIA) Falls 0.31% to 51,350 on September 25: Iran’s Hormuz Offer Cuts Oil to $103, Steadying Wall Street’s Worst Week in Months

Dow Jones fell 0.31% to 51,349.98 on Thursday as Iran's foreign minister offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, slashing Brent

by Amanda Graham

September 25, 2026

Astrology

Horoscope today November 14 2026 with the Capricorn Moon squaring Venus for the 12 zodiac signs — Horoscope today for November 14, 2026 has the Capricorn Moon squaring newly direct Venus for all 12 zodiac signs. [Image Source: The Eastern Herald]

Daily Horoscope November 14, 2026: Capricorn Moon Squares Venus

The Capricorn Moon sextiles the Sun around 12:54 PM EST on November 14, 2026, then squares a newly direct Venus around 1:56 PM EST.

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 14, 2026

Horoscope today November 12 2026 with the Moon trine Jupiter entering Capricorn and the 12 zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope November 12, 2026: Moon Trines Jupiter, Enters Capricorn

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 11, 2026

Horoscope today November 11 2026 with the Sagittarius Moon trine Saturn and the 12 zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope November 11, 2026: Sagittarius Moon Trines Saturn

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 11, 2026

Horoscope today November 10 2026 with the Moon in Sagittarius and the zodiac signs

Daily Horoscope November 10, 2026: Sagittarius Moon, Uranus Opposition

by Kiranpreet Kaur

November 9, 2026

Sports

File photo of Stephon Castle dunking against Phoenix on November 9, 2026

Spurs Rout Warriors 123-85 Behind Castle for 11th Straight Win

Stephon Castle scored 32 points as San Antonio beat Golden State 123-85 for its 11th straight victory. The Warriors made more threes, but the

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Game image accompanying North Carolina's report of its 78-70 loss to Georgia

Georgia Beats North Carolina 78-70 to End 21-Game Home Streak

Blue Cain’s late three-pointer helped Georgia beat North Carolina 78-70 and end the Tar Heels’ 21-game home winning streak. Kanon Catchings led the unbeaten

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image accompanying BYU's revised kickoff announcement for the Baylor game

BYU–Baylor Kickoff Moves to 7 p.m. ET After Flight Disruption

BYU and Baylor will kick off at 7 p.m. ET Saturday after the FAA ground stop disrupted the Bears’ flight to Utah. Baylor plans

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Image published by CD Tenerife in its tribute to Jesús de Miguel

Owono Given 12-Match Ban After Collision That Preceded De Miguel’s Death

Jesús Owono has been suspended for 12 matches after the collision that preceded Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel’s death. The federation’s ruling explains the

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit ahead of UFC 334

UFC 334: Gane Faces Boos as Hokit Pushes His Final Challenge

Ciryl Gane met boos and Josh Hokit's final provocation at UFC 334's ceremonial weigh-ins in New York. Both heavyweights made weight, leaving Gane's first

14 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Barcelona player during the Women’s Champions League match against Arsenal at Camp Nou

Arsenal Halt Barça’s Perfect Start as Graham Hansen Rescues Draw

Caroline Graham Hansen rescued a 1-1 draw for Barcelona against Arsenal at Camp Nou, cancelling out Frida Maanum’s opener. Barça remain unbeaten but drop

13 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, in a file photograph

Bruno Fernandes Rejects United Offer as Contract Option Looms

Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United’s second contract offer, Sky Sports reports, but the club retains a one-year extension option. That clause makes his

13 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Sky Sports composite graphic showing Mauricio Pochettino, the Manchester United crest and the words DEAL AGREED against Old Trafford

Pochettino Agrees United Deal as Liverpool Deadline Looms

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Mauricio Pochettino, Sky Sports reports, but legal and release formalities remain. His planned arrival after two U.S.

13 Nov

by Amanda Graham

Daily Games

Solved NYT Mini Crossword for November 14, 2026, showing SACK, SHARPIES, AIRPODS and COPILOTS

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today, November 14, 2026: SACK, AIRPODS and More

November 14, 2026

NYT Spelling Bee hive with L in the center and A, G, I, N, T and Z around it

NYT Spelling Bee Answers Today, November 14, 2026: INITIALIZING and TANTALIZING

November 14, 2026

Solved Contexto puzzle 1518 showing CARROT as the answer for November 14, 2026

Contexto Answer Today, November 14, 2026: CARROT for Puzzle #1518

November 14, 2026

Solved Quordle Classic puzzle 1755 showing STAIN, ANGER, SHRUG and COLOR

Quordle Answers Today, November 14, 2026: STAIN, ANGER, SHRUG, COLOR

November 14, 2026

Solved NYT Strands puzzle 986 showing FOLLOWTHELEADER and seven movement words

NYT Strands Answers Today, November 14, 2026: FOLLOWTHELEADER

November 14, 2026

Climate

Conceptual illustration of El Niño warming across the equatorial Pacific.

November 12, 2026

El Niño Strengthens Toward a Possible Record, NOAA Data Show

NOAA says El Niño is still strengthening, with a strong-to-very strong event likely into early 2027.

False-color satellite image of floodwater in blue along the Gandak River across the Nepal-India border, with green vegetation and clouds

Climate Plans Promise Health Gains. Only Four Governments Count Them.

October 19, 2026

A WHO review of 114 national climate plans finds 91% of Parties mention health, yet only four of the 82 that claim health gains from cutting emissions quantify or monitor them. Just

Aerial view of the cracked, exposed bed of Wimbleball Reservoir in Somerset with a narrow stream running through it

Ministers Tell Environment Agency Water Supply Comes First in Drought

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite image of thick white cloud covering eastern Spain and the sea off its coast, with clear sea to the east

Spain’s Dana Adam: One Dead in Catalonia, Red Alerts Hold in Valencia

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Heads of state and delegations seated in the plenary hall of the Leaders for Nature summit in Yerevan ahead of COP17

UN Report Says 2025 Nature Finance Goal Likely Missed as COP17 Opens

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Satellite image of eastern Mongolia showing a large dark burn scar on brown steppe after the Numrug reserve fire

Mongolia Vows Liability Claims Over Numrug Reserve Fire, Xinhua Reports

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Technology

Starship's white launch plume rising over the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast, photographed from the International Space Station

SpaceX Starship Flight 15 reaches orbit after booster catch is called off

SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit and deployed Starlink satellites on Flight 15, but the booster catch was aborted. A spacecraft catch remains planned.

by Olivia Taylor

November 14, 2026

Rows of white server racks with yellow and blue cabling in a Microsoft AI datacenter

Microsoft Outage Service Credits: Which Business Customers May Qualify

Microsoft business customers affected by service outages may qualify for SLA credits, but claims are not automatic and consumer plans have different terms.

by Technology Desk

Lenovo's research and development campus in Beijing

Lenovo V15 G7 Q7X Budget Laptop Launches in Japan With Snapdragon C Chip

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang in a file photograph

Elon Musk backs calls to reinstate Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO

AMD EPYC server processor chip close-up

AMD Desktop CPU Share Falls to 29.9% as Intel Regains Ground in Q3

Entertainment

James Gunn and Peter Safran

James Gunn Denies Skydance Has Seen Man of Tomorrow or Ordered Changes

James Gunn says no one from Skydance has seen Man of Tomorrow, rejecting rumors of sweeping changes as DC Studios prepares for a leadership

November 14, 2026

by Alexandre James

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, who died at 27 in a suspected overdose

Presley Gerber’s Hollywood Hills Home Listed for $3.595 Million After His Death

November 14, 2026

Illustration of screenplay pages, a film reel and a gavel on a desk representing a film copyright dispute.

New Regency Sues Michael Mann Over Heat Screenplay Rights

November 14, 2026

Illustration of a television, gavel, legal papers and video-editing timeline representing a streaming defamation lawsuit.

Dakota Mortensen Sues Hulu Over Mormon Wives Portrayal

by Olivia Taylor

Christian Cousins smiling while seated in a restaurant booth.

Christian Cousins, Kindergarten Cop Child Actor, Dies at 43

by Jennifer Hicks

Travis Barker wearing a black beanie in a 2019 portrait.

Travis Barker Says Esophageal Precancer Diagnosis Led Him to Quit Smoking

by Jennifer Hicks

Khloé Kardashian posing at an event in Santa Monica in May 2009.

Khloé Kardashian Says Lamar Odom Is ‘Dead to Me’ After Netflix Documentary

by Olivia Taylor

Rosalía with long dark hair wearing a black jacket at the 2019 Goya Awards.

Rosalía Wins Album of the Year at 2026 Latin Grammys for Lux

by Alexandre James

Business

Stranded airline passengers dealing with flight cancellations at US airport during government shutdown

FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Air Traffic Control Outage

The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on November 13 after a communications outage disrupted US departures. Officials said recovery would take time.

by Jennifer Hicks

November 14, 2026

10 Best Brokers to Invest in IPOs in India

Investing in an IPO allows retail investors to subscribe to promising companies before listing. Choosing the

by Shivam Chopra

November 12, 2026

CoreWeave promotional image from its AI data-center website

CoreWeave Expects $9 Billion in Customer Cash as Interest Costs Rise

CoreWeave expects about $9 billion in customer prepayments and deposits over three months as it funds

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

Randolph High School basketball players during a game against Robert G. Cole High School

High-School NIL Deals Bring Paychecks, Contracts and Eligibility Rules

High-school NIL deals offer income but also bind young athletes to promotional work, disclosure duties and

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at OpenAI DevDay in San Francisco on September 29, 2026

OpenAI’s Reported $10 Billion Quarter Still Leaves a Bigger Loss

OpenAI’s third-quarter revenue reportedly reached $10 billion, but its operating loss widened to $10.9 billion. A

by Amanda Graham

November 11, 2026

Just in

An illustration of fossil specimens, accompanying a marsupial palaeontology story

98-Million-Year-Old Mantis in Amber Reveals Leaf-Like Camouflage

Perseid meteors streaking across the night sky above Inyo National Forest California with aurora glow visible

Leonid meteor shower peaks next week, but no repeat of 1966 storm is expected

A schoolgirl in Egypt receives a measles and rubella vaccine injection from a health worker

US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years, CNN Reports

Motorola Signature 27 in an official Motorola launch photograph

Motorola Signature 27 German Listing Now Shows 7,000mAh Battery

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of a measles virus particle, shown in red.

US and Mexico face loss of measles elimination status as outbreaks spread

Schlage Sense Pro smart deadbolt installed on modern home door

Google Wallet Adds Digital Home Keys for Aliro Smart Locks on Android

DOOM The Dark Ages Revelations DLC key art featuring the Slayer with Chain Spear

DOOM: The Dark Ages Slaughter Mode Launches November 16 for Revelations Owners

Pete Crow-Armstrong in the photograph accompanying CBS Sports’ report on his unanimous NL MVP selection

Crow-Armstrong Sweeps NL MVP Vote, Ends Cubs’ 10-Year Wait

Apple TV 4K and Siri Remote in front of a television displaying the Apple TV interface

Siri AI Set for Older Apple TV 4K Models With tvOS 27.2.1

Microsoft Outage Disrupts Outlook, Teams and Copilot as Recovery Efforts Continue

Image accompanying the Washington Commanders’ Week 10 recap of their win over the New York Giants

Diggs’ Late TD Lifts Commanders 24-21 as Giants Waste Takeaways

Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 Years and Six Months for Rape and Sexual Assault