Merz urges EU to stand firm on carbon market reforms despite growing opposition
The German Chancellor has warned against weakening the EU's carbon market, insisting that businesses need predictable carbon prices despite mounting pressure from member states and his own economy minister.
Two guards collapse beside Macron during official welcoming ceremony
Two French soldiers collapsed while standing guard at the Élysée Palace as President Emmanuel Macron prepared to welcome his Slovak counterpart, Peter Pellegrini, in Paris.
Tai Po fire claims: Hong Kong judiciary urges mediation before court action
A potential wave of claims could arise from last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s judiciary has warned, urging parties to settle their disputes through mediation or other forms of alternative resolution, with litig
Paraguayans get some savings back after banking collapse disrupted economy
Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday, November 11, it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors locked out of their accounts when it collapsed last week. The digital bank's takeover on Novembe
Musk says it would be ‘an honor’ to hire scandal-struck Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
World’s richest man expresses support for under-fire executive, who could be forced out of the chipmaker he founded after its share value dipped 9 percent
Pregnant woman rescued from rubble after Brooklyn building collapse kills two
The three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed into an open construction site, leaving two dead and 17 injured
European leaders gather in Dublin to discuss Ukraine's security, and their own
Leaders from more than 40 European countries gathered in Dublin on Thursday, November 12, for a summit focused on the continent’s fragile security, amid a new US-backed effort to revive talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine
Scandal-hit Jensen Huang loses his shine in his birthplace Taiwan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's image in his birthplace, Taiwan, has been tainted after the FBI began investigating his affair with an alleged Chinese agent
New York: Deadly building collapse in Brooklyn
A three-storey building collapsed in New York’s Brooklyn on Wednesday, killing at least two and injuring 17 others. The building, in the Flatbush area, collapsed at around 4pm local time, and tumbled into a neighbouring
Thousands of schools evacuated in Italy as bomb threats spread across Europe
Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats, but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said there was no "concrete danger". The threats come after a series of hoax bomb alerts
Autistic teen found alive after six days lost in bushland: ‘He’s never leaving the house again’
He disappeared on 6 November while camping with a friend
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes Putin’s biggest oil refinery in eight-hour bombing raid
Fire breaks out at Russia’s Omsk oil refinery as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow to meet Putin
COP31: Climate disruption puts farmers and global food supplies under pressure
As delegates gather in Turkey for the COP31 climate conference, discussions are focusing on emissions and climate targets. But humanitarian agencies are highlighting another urgent consequence of climate disruption: grow
Nvidia board weighing up whether or not to oust CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia's board is holding a late-night meeting to decide whether or not to oust CEO Jensen Huang after a second extramarital affair was revealed. The scandal has revealed a major weakness at the heart of the chipmaker si
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Israel’s Arrest of Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh Raises Concerns
Abed Abu Shehadeh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was detained without being charged with a crime, raising concerns that the domestic security service is overstepping its authority.
BMI alone misses obesity diagnoses, international study finds
A study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity, potentially exposing patients to inappropriate treatment.
Masterpieces From Paris Go Town to Town in a Semi-Truck
Culture funding in France heavily favors the country’s capital. So a traveling outpost of the Musée d’Orsay is bringing art to rural communities that have long felt left behind.
Doomsday study calculated humanity's end on Friday 13 November 2026
According to a study, the end of the world was supposed to come on 13 November. It sounds dramatic and would be quite urgent – if the study were not already "outdated". Still, it is fascinating.
Robot tells Al Jazeera AI is ‘too useful to disappear’
Al Jazeera’s Rosie Birchard asks a humanoid robot about AI's future at the Web Summit in Lisbon.
Desperate search for British woman missing after ‘falling from cruise ship’ in Atlantic
TUI confirmed a passenger went missing this week as the Marella Voyager crossed the Atlantic
India has just been named destination of the year for 2027 – here’s where to go
Announced annually by Travel + Leisure since 2014, India follows in the footsteps of previous destinations of the year including Brazil, Thailand and Costa Rica.
Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi as first Black senator in more than 140 years
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 12: We look at reactions from Spain after the country's first nationwide general strike in 14 years. It comes two weeks before snap general elections. Also: Scott Colom makes history as
Russian officer killed by car bomb in St Petersburg as murder investigation begins
Kyiv rarely claims responsibility for such attacks on Russian troops, but Ukrainian forces have previously used similar blasts to show that Russia’s security services are vulnerable.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, 42-day countdown to 'Ebola-free' begins
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, who has now officially recovered. The 11 other people who had been in quarantine were also released from hospital on Wednesday, November 11, as the country began a 42-day coun
New Zealand workers say AI tracking of toilet breaks forces them to ‘hold on’
Workers at New Zealand’s largest retailer have had to resort to defecating in the distribution aisles after their bathroom breaks were tracked by artificial intelligence, their union has claimed. More than 300 employees
On Sun Yat-sen anniversary, Xi calls for dialogue on Taiwan with ‘people of vision’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that Beijing was ready to engage in dialogue on Taiwan reunification with “people of vision” from across the island. Xi pledged to accommodate the island’s realities but took
COP31: Experts call for zero waste, as Africa grapples with mounting garbage
As the COP31 climate summit gets under way this week in Turkey, experts are calling for zero-waste solutions to tackle Africa's growing waste crisis. As governments search for ways to address the crisis, a new report war
Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom flips US Senate seat in stunning upset
In a historic upset, Democrat Scott Colom has won his US Senate race in traditionally conservative Mississippi, networks projected Wednesday, making him the first African American elected to the chamber from the southern
Megaspeed, firm central to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's scandal, pledges to cooperate with US probe
Megaspeed, the Singapore-headquartered tech company at the center of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s scandal, has pledged to cooperate with a U.S. investigation into concerns over risks to national security
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 fo
Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding
Flooding at a chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has made it difficult for staff to reach some of the animals. Workers have turned to drones to deliver food, including bananas, while large parts of the propert
Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Carrick exits after United drop to 18th in Premier League table; he led them to three wins across all competitions.
Ranked: The world's 10 quietest cities to visit in 2027 – and all are in Europe
Europe sweeps a new ranking of the world’s quietest cities, with Italian destinations featuring three times in the top 10. Here’s where to go to escape the noise.
China’s diaspora crackdown reaches deep into Europe, report finds
The report alleging Beijing uses hundreds of European outposts to monitor and police diaspora communities lands as EU trade officials meet a Chinese counterpart.
'Peruvian pope' makes jubilant return to his second 'homeland'
Pope Leo XIV arrived in his "beloved" Peru on Wednesday, a nostalgic return to the nation where he spent two decades as a missionary before being tapped to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. The 71-year-old pontiff
Loyalty vs accountability: a look at the Nvidia board deciding CEO Jensen Huang’s fate
Nvidia’s board of directors is facing perhaps its biggest test yet as it weighs whether to oust chief executive Jensen Huang, the man credited with transforming the chipmaker into one of the world’s most valuable compani
Australia signs up to EU’s Horizon Europe research program
Industry Minister Tim Ayres signed the association agreement in Brussels on Thursday.
Cross-industry association in Hong Kong releases guide on responsible AI use
A Hong Kong group comprising leaders from different industries has launched a guide to promote responsible use of artificial intelligence, calling for organisations to designate clear owners for their AI initiatives to s
Mississippi elects Democrat Colom as state's first post-Civil War Black senator
Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested US Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black US senator si
Russell Brands Accounts Removed From Facebook and Instagram
Meta said it had disabled his accounts because of his rape conviction. His team announced the ban on X, whose owner, Elon Musk, continues to express support for Brand.
Two dead, several injured after New York building collapses
Two people were killed Wednesday and at least 17 others injured, including children, after a three-story building collapsed near a construction site in New York, city authorities said. The building fell into a neighborin
‘Like priests who don’t believe in God’: Italy’s anti-vax medics eye return to frontline duty
Progress of bill to reinstate struck-off doctors hinged on support from far right figure Roberto Vannacci, whose rise is shaping politics before 2027 elections Antonio Cremasco contracted Covid at a dinner party on 6 Mar
Hybrid warfare: Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK in latest disruption
Schools were evacuated across Italy on Wednesday following a series of hoax bomb threats. Similar hoax threats were reported in schools in Britain, Scotland and Ireland. The threats come after a series of hoax bomb alert
Kylian Mbappé to miss Thursday's Nations League clash against Italy
It's a major blow for France. Coach Zinédine Zidane will have to do without his captain, Kylian Mbappé, this Thursday as Les Bleus take on Italy in the Nations League. The Real Madrid forward is suffering from minor hams
UK economy grows 0.7% in third quarter as AI demand lifts output
Britain’s economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, in line with expectations. Computer programming and consultancy helped drive growth as demand for AI and cloud computing rose, while the Iran war pushed up energy costs.
Smart homes, new threats: Could everyday appliances be hacked?
Should we be worried about cyberattacks targeting everyday household appliances, from smart vacuums to washing machines and food processors? The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has warned that these connected dev
Why are Northern Europeans snubbing EPSO and the EU institutions?
German, Finnish, Dutch and other Nordic graduates are not interested in EU careers, as new figures from the EPSO competition show that northern Europeans are largely staying away. Is Brussels doing enough to compete with