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·9 November 2026 · 22:40 UTC

Hegseth faces impending House impeachment vote as Massie's resolution targets Iran war; Trump backs defense secretary as 'guilty' of 'winning two wars'

Massie's resolution includes eight articles, covering strikes on drug boats near Latin America and the Maduro capture, which he calls 'extrajudicial killings.' Johnson had blocked a previous attempt in September, but Jeffries' 'hard yes' signals strong Democratic support, making passage 'far more likely now than before the election.'

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9 November 2026 · 22:12 UTCRep. Yvette Clarke backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth, slams Stephen Miller as House vote looms 9 November 2026 · 20:15 UTCHouse faces potential impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth as Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution focusing on Iran war

·9 November 2026 · 22:32 UTC

White House doubles down after Trump angers base by floating illegal alien deal with Dems

Trump signaled willingness to 'work a deal' for undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for '10 and 15 years' without other crimes. Critics on the right, including Steve Cortes and Anthony Cumia, warned any amnesty deal would betray the base and hurt the Republican Party.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 22:18 UTC

Supreme Court allows major part of Trump's border security project in Texas; 8-1 ruling lets barriers resume in Big Bend, overruling environmental and aesthetic harm

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented in the 8-1 decision. Critics, including Laiken Jordahl of the Center for Biological Diversity, said the administration is "hellbent on destroying one of America's greatest national parks," while Senator John Cornyn questioned the cost of a "30-foot wall atop a 1,000-foot riverbank cliff."

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 21:25 UTC

Ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot eyes ultra-Orthodox alliance to form Israeli government; opposition offers draft-law concessions to oust Netanyahu

Talks remain preliminary, with UTJ yet to be officially approached and Channel 12 reporting early-stage discussions. Ultra-Orthodox parties are expected to seek a transitional arrangement of one to 18 months, requiring legal assurances from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 21:25 UTC

US-sanctioned Russian military aircraft carrying GRU chief lands in Israel ahead of Ukraine peace talks; purpose remains undisclosed

The aircraft, RA-85042, belongs to the 223rd Flight Unit, which Washington sanctioned in May 2023 for alleged Wagner involvement. The delegation is set to proceed to Abu Dhabi for US-mediated talks on November 10–11, but Israeli and Russian officials have declined to comment on the visit's purpose.

·9 November 2026 · 21:25 UTC

Smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali weekend, with air quality monitors reporting hazardous pollution levels

The hazardous air poses significant health risks to nearly all individuals, according to monitors. The smog follows a weekend of Diwali celebrations, indicating a direct link between the festivities and the deteriorated air quality.

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9 November 2026 · 20:18 UTCDelhi records 'severe' air quality after Diwali as PM 2.5 spikes to 879 micrograms per cubic meter in Mandir Marg, nearly 59 times WHO limit 9 November 2026 · 18:11 UTCThick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution; air quality index exceeds 350 in parts of capital

·9 November 2026 · 21:25 UTC

Russell Brand sentenced to 10½ years for rape and sexual assault; judge calls him 'sexual predator' with 'staggering arrogance'

Brand, 51, was given nine years for rape plus 18, nine, and eight months for three counts of sexual assault involving four women between 2004 and 2009. Exempt from early release, he will serve at least seven years, and the judge praised the victims' bravery.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 21:25 UTC

Cyberattacks hit commercial refrigerators and freezers across Europe as France blames Iran for attacks that disrupted up to 700 supermarkets; EU weighs strong response

The attacks exploited weak internet-facing controllers, not new cyberweapons, according to threat intelligence. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau identified Iranian group Shahid Kaveh, linked to the IRGC, and opened an investigation on charges including aggravated attacks serving a foreign power.

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 20:50 UTC

Heavy rains flood Gaza tents, killing four in sand collapse; IDF confirms entry of over 91k tents and 8,200 trucks with winter supplies after Hamas blame

At least 70,000 tents were flooded and over 26,000 households reported shelter damage, with most of Gaza's 2 million population living in tents or ruined buildings. The UN says over 150,000 tents are ready outside Gaza, but funding and Israeli approvals are urgently needed.

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 20:43 UTC

Germany set to get its first female president after Merz and governing parties back Bavarian conservative Aigner; election set for Jan. 30

Aigner, 61, a trained electrical engineering technician, would be the first CSU member to reside at Schloss Bellevue. The president can refuse to sign legislation and formally appoints the chancellor, while the secret ballot leaves room for defections.

·9 November 2026 · 20:18 UTC

Pope Leo urges President Milei, a Trump ally, to safeguard democracy on arrival in Argentina; calls democracy part of nation's heritage

The pope, who recently voted by mail in the US mid-term elections, stressed the importance of the freedom to elect one's own leaders. He also plans to visit a federal prison and a care center affected by Milei's cuts.

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9 November 2026 · 18:11 UTCPope Leo XIV drew record 2.5 million at Buenos Aires Mass, largest of his 12-day South American tour; urged Milei not to target poorest 9 November 2026 · 16:42 UTCPope Leo XIV renews call to protect vulnerable at Argentine care home for people with disabilities; delivers veiled rebuke of Milei's austerity

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 20:18 UTC

Poland's president and PM walk in silent march after gunman kills 6 in Krakow square; shooter dies in hospital

Prosecutors say the gunman, 24-year-old Michal Oksinski, likely killed his father, mother, and sister before the attack; a Gadsden flag found in his room is being investigated as a possible far-right symbol. Authorities recovered 11 weapons, including two AR-15 rifles, and are probing whether he acted alone or was inspired by a group.

·9 November 2026 · 18:57 UTC

Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after bruising midterm losses for GOP, with leadership elections set for Tuesday

House Speaker Mike Johnson steps aside, leaving Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan to jockey for minority leader, while Sen. Ron Johnson leads a push to delay Senate GOP elections, citing unresolved Mississippi and Alaska races. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's standing appears improved after Democrats overperformed expectations.

·9 November 2026 · 18:11 UTC

UN climate negotiator Simon Stiell tells Cop31 that high fossil fuel prices are 'spreading inflation like a cancer'; talks in Antalya promote renewables as leaders summit looms

The talks, which opened with delegates from almost 200 countries, are under pressure after a historic El Niño and a glacier collapse that killed thousands in Nepal and Tibet. Australia's Chris Bowen, who leads the negotiations, admitted the 1.5C target will be overshot but said 'we can return' with urgency.

·9 November 2026 · 16:42 UTC

Russell Brand's father dismisses rape and sexual assault convictions; claims victims 'chased' and 'harassed' his son

Ron Brand, leaving Southwark Crown Court, said 'Who? Russell?' when asked about the victims and added 'I don't care' when reminded of the verdicts. He also suggested jury selection could be biased, saying 'It is easy to find the right jury. Look on Facebook and you will see what they are saying.'

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 16:42 UTC

Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces run for French presidency, vowing to 'bring people together' and warning of 'chaos'; says he'll compete in 2028 Olympics if elected

Riner, who hails from Guadeloupe, said he sees no candidate offering 'genuine, sincere hope' and fears the country could become 'deeply divided'. He aims to balance his bid with judo, even eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and plans to fund his campaign via donations and personal funds.

·9 November 2026 · 16:42 UTC

Rubio defends Trump's decision to enter Iran conflict as 'not necessarily popular' but needed; remarks precede G7 talks in Paris

Rubio argued the president identified a 'very real threat' that has 'existed for a very long period of time' and addressed it. His defense came as Vice President Vance linked the election loss to the war, calling losing the Senate 'worthwhile' if the war was worth it.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 12:51 UTC

Trump says U.S., China, Russia leaders to meet next week; Beijing confirms it's 'in communication with parties'

The possible trilateral meeting is tied to the APEC summit on November 18-19, with Trump and Xi also set for a bilateral meeting and later a G20 session in Miami. Analysts downplay its significance, noting Russia's keen interest but differing priorities among the three nations.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 12:42 UTC

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and removed after Ueno Bank collapse leaves millions in limbo; vice president sworn in

Nearly 1.2 million of Ueno's 2.9 million customers had received advance payments from the state's deposit guarantee fund by Saturday, but many were still waiting. Peña, who held shares in Ueno Holding worth about $845,000, faces charges of breach of trust and administration for personal gain.

·9 November 2026 · 10:49 UTC

G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris as Europe presses US for greater say in Ukraine peace talks and to avoid new Iran strikes

Rubio's attendance for both days marks his first trip abroad since the midterms, and he declined to comment on Trump's loss, saying 'It is not uncommon to have a division of power in this country.' The talks coincide with US-mediated Abu Dhabi negotiations on Ukraine, where Trump suggested Kyiv could end up with 'a little bit different shape.'

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 08:24 UTC

Trump says he was 'only kidding' about offering UFC's Dana White press secretary job; role vacant since Katie Zacharia left in October

The press secretary position has been empty since Katie Zacharia departed on 16 October after less than a week on the job. White, who appeared with Trump at the 2024 victory speech, said he would 'have more to talk about' after meeting with the president.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 08:02 UTC

Fire in Taiyuan high-rise kills at least 14, injures dozens; 25 still hospitalized, nine seriously, as cause probed

The blaze erupted around 5pm in the Haosheng International Apartment, with 38 people taken to hospital that night. By Monday morning, the death toll had risen to 14, and authorities said rescue operations wrapped up by 8:30pm, with the cause still under investigation.