- Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks AP News
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 12, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukrainians flee southeastern front as fighting worsens Reuters
- Ukrainian forces pull back under fierce Russian pressure in Zaporizhia Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in southeastern Zaporizhzhia region Euronews.com
Alleged gambling kingpin linked to scam centres extradited from Thailand to China
She Zhijiang’s empire includes gambling complex Shwe Kokko that US has tied to regional scam and trafficking networks
She Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime kingpin accused by Beijing of having run more than 200 illegal online gambling operations, is being extradited to China from Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai police have said.
The Chinese national is perhaps the most prominent figure among Asia’s alleged cybercrime operators to be arrested, and has been linked to regional scam networks by the US.
Continue reading...Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm
The geomagnetic storm, caused by powerful bursts of energy from the sun, also postponed the launch of two Mars-bound Nasa spacecraft in the US
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Skywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia and New Zealand.
The aurora australis that lit up the sky resulted from what has been dubbed a “cannibal” solar storm.
Continue reading...Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.
US knew Israeli officials discussed use of human shields in Gaza: Report
Israel has repeatedly been accused of using Palestinians as human shields in violation of international law.
US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history
The successful vote means the long-delayed bill has now been passed on to President Trump to sign into law.
Jury awards $28M to family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash – KOMO
- Jury awards $28M to family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash KOMO
- Family of U.N. consultant killed in Boeing 737 Max crash awarded $28 million by jury CBS News
- Jury awards $35.8 million to family of 737 MAX crash victim The Seattle Times
- Boeing Hit With $28 Million Verdict In MAX Crash Case Yahoo Finance
- 'We happily accept the verdict': Boeing to pay $50.3m in 737 Max case NZ Herald
G7 ministers unite on Ukraine and Sudan, avoid US military and trade disputes – France 24
- G7 ministers unite on Ukraine and Sudan, avoid US military and trade disputes France 24
- G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada Reuters
- Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara Region G7 2025 - Kananaskis
- Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiha presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid Euronews.com
- Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand's G7 meeting with Rubio CBC
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,358
Here are the key events from day 1,358 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Eubank Jr vs Benn 2: Fight undercard, start time and how to watch
Who are the fighters, and what's the family rivalry? When and where is the fight? Al Jazeera explains.
The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
‘There’s a bit of anxiety’: Stranger Things cast and creators on the show’s end
After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.
The case for and against counting castes in India
A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.
Germany news: Economic experts call for change of course – DW
- Germany news: Economic experts call for change of course DW
- Germany risks ‘squandering’ growth from debt bazooka, warn top advisers Financial Times
- German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026 Reuters
- Merz Advisers Revise 2026 German Growth Forecast to Below 1% Bloomberg.com
- German experts slam spending plans, cut GDP forecast Marietta Daily Journal
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut – The New York Times
Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world’s longest exam days
South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.
Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world’s longest exam days
South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.
Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea – BBC
- Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea BBC
- South Korea bans flights as 500,000 take crucial university admission test Reuters
- 2026 Suneung mirrors push to curb reliance on private education The Korea Herald
- When South Korea shuts down for Suneung, the 9-hour exam that decides futures India Today
- Over 550,000 students set to take annual college entrance exam The Korea Times
How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on – Reuters
- COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on Reuters
- UN Orders Brazil to Improve Security, Poor Conditions at COP30 Bloomberg.com
- Built to Fail: Rules at UN Climate Talks Favor the Status Quo, Not Progress Inside Climate News
- Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil BBC
- Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn’t power AP News