As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis
Iran spends 90 percent of its water on low-yield agriculture in a pursuit of self-sufficiency that exacerbates drought.
Colombian military bombs suspected rebel camp, killing 19
The air strike comes after the US accused the Colombian president of allowing the drugs trade to expand.
Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts?
Pakistan has quickly blamed India. New Delhi has said Islamabad is trying to distract attention from domestic challenges
Satellite imagery captures destruction at Russia’s new drone base after a massive Ukrainian attack – Business Insider
- Satellite imagery captures destruction at Russia's new drone base after a massive Ukrainian attack Business Insider
- Satellite Images Confirm Destruction of Shahed Warehouses at Donetsk Airport Мілітарний
- It’s Too Late To Stop Russia’s Drones From Cutting Off Pokrovsk | by David Axe | Trench Art | Nov, 2025 Medium
- Ukrainian Defense Forces Hit Strategic Targets in Occupied Donetsk Букви
- Ukrainian drone with 100kg warhead hits Russian UAV command post in occupied Avdiivka Українська правда
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians – BBC
- Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians BBC
- ‘Human safaris’ in Sarajevo: Milan investigates 1990s trips where tourists allegedly paid to kill civilians EL PAÍS English
- Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved? Al Jazeera
- Milan prosecutors investigate alleged ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnian war | Bosnia and Herzegovina The Guardian
- Rich 'sniper tourists' allegedly paid $90K to shoot civilians -- including kids -- during 'human safari' trips to Sarajevo New York Post
Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roles
Thousands of children in Gaza have been forced to take on adult responsibilities such as providing food for family.
Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier – Ronaldo, team, start and lineups
Portugal has the opportunity to secure qualification for FIFA 2026 World Cup when they travel to Dublin to play Ireland.
Starmer says any attack on his cabinet is ‘completely unacceptable’ and adds Streeting is doing a great job – UK politics live
Kemi Badenoch probes Starmer over ‘toxic culture’ at Downing Street as PM denies authorising briefings against potential challengers
The No 10 briefing row is not the only story around this morning. Amy Sedghi is writing a live blog about the ongoing turmoil at the BBC and she has details of Donald Trump saying he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC.
In a related development, Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster’s editing of the Trump speech. Robyn Vintner has the story.
Continue reading...Did Ukraine’s ‘mafia-linked’ mayor fall victim to a brewing turf war?
Ukrainian intelligence claimed Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov held a Russian passport, sealing his fate.
Trump writes to Israeli president calling for Netanyahu pardon
Isaac Herzog can pardon convicted criminals in some circumstances, but cases against Israeli PM are ongoing
Donald Trump has repeated a request to Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, for a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial in three separate corruption cases.
The Israeli prime minister has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing court cases. No rulings have been delivered, and his supporters have dismissed the trials as politically motivated.
Continue reading...Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be seen?
The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.
Republican disquiet over hemp ban threatens passage of bill to end shutdown
Kentucky trio oppose provision restricting hemp-derived products, with House to vote on Wednesday on funding bill
A last-minute provision in the federal spending bill heavily restricting hemp-derived products such as CBD and THC drinks could lead some Republicans to vote against the spending bill which, if passed, could end the government shutdown as early as Wednesday.
Kentucky is one of the largest producers of hemp in the country, and Republicans in the state have shown strong support for the hemp industry. Jonathan Miller, an advocate for the hemp industry and former Kentucky state treasurer, said that “Kentucky is really ground zero for the rebirth of hemp” – a niche industry until the 2018 farm bill allowed a much wider variety of legal products.
Continue reading...Robot Soldiers: Ground Drones On The Ukrainian Front Lines – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Robot Soldiers: Ground Drones On The Ukrainian Front Lines Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Ukraine’s Dilemma as Pokrovsk Teeters: Save Lives or Keep Holding On The New York Times
- What the Looming Fall of a Ukrainian City Says About Putin’s War The Wall Street Journal
- Pokrovsk: Russian forces use fog cover to push further into key Ukraine town BBC
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 11, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Air strikes target northern Gaza
Israeli warplanes launch three air strikes on the northeastern area of Beit Lahiya.
The World’s Most Powerful Militaries in 2025, Ranked – Business Insider
The World's Most Powerful Militaries in 2025, Ranked Business Insider
Kazakhstan’s parliament passes law against ‘LGBT propaganda’ – NBC News
- Kazakhstan's parliament passes law against 'LGBT propaganda' NBC News
- Kazakhstan follows Russia in banning LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ CNN
- Russian-style anti-LGBTQ law advances in Kazakhstan to ban promotion of "non-traditional sexual orientation" CBS News
- Kazakhstan’s parliament passes law restricting LGBTQ+ content AP News
- Kazakhstan: Reject ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Legal Proposals Human Rights Watch
Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers ‘unacceptable’
Starmer defends Wes Streeting at PMQs but dodges question on his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney
Keir Starmer has condemned as “completely unacceptable” any briefings against cabinet ministers from inside Downing Street as he tried desperately to close a rift at the top of government.
Questioned by Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions, Starmer defended Wes Streeting, the health secretary, who was the apparent target of a pre-emptive No 10 push against a feared imminent leadership challenge against the prime minister.
Continue reading...No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast – Al Jazeera
- No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast Al Jazeera
- Delhi explosion: Red Fort blast was terror incident, Indian government says BBC
- Indian government calls deadly car blast a terror attack by ‘anti-national forces’ AP News
- Indian bishops call for prayers for peace after New Delhi attack Vatican News
- Faridabad terror module aimed to target R-Day event, planned Diwali strikes too Tribune India
No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast
PM Modi said in May that any future 'terror' attack would be viewed as an 'act of war'. That limits who India can blame.
Ancient statues stolen from Syria’s National Museum – BBC
- Ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum BBC
- Roman-Era Treasures Stolen From Syria’s National Museum The New York Times
- Heist at National Museum of Damascus Spurs Search for Missing Artifacts ARTnews.com
- Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual AP News
- Unpacking Brazen Museum Heist as Roman-Era Statues Stolen Time Magazine