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·12 November 2026 · 12:41 UTCBreaking

Scott Colom wins historic Mississippi US Senate race; Pete Hegseth scolded by sentinel at Tomb of the Unknowns; El Niño to spread extreme weather

Colom's victory rally drew supporters yesterday, marking a milestone in Mississippi politics. Separately, Hegseth's entourage faced a rare rebuke at the Tomb of the Unknowns, while forecasters warn of El Niño-driven weather shifts in coming months.

·12 November 2026 · 11:28 UTC

Ukraine reports significant Starshield disruptions along front line as U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks with Putin

Zelenskyy said the restrictions impose a speed limit of 161 km/h, disconnecting faster-moving terminals and hampering interception of Russian jet-powered drones, with some strikes getting through. The envoys' visit follows trilateral talks in the UAE that ended without a ceasefire breakthrough, and they are set to meet Zelenskyy in Ireland later Thursday.

·12 November 2026 · 10:25 UTC

Flatbush, Brooklyn building collapse leaves 3 dead, 17 injured as search continues; firefighters rescued people trapped in adjacent building

The victims include seven children, and four people were rescued during the 6 p.m. hour alone. A reception center at the Flatbush YMCA, run with the Red Cross, has registered 11 adults and two children from six households for emergency assistance.

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12 November 2026 · 12:41 UTCDeath toll rises to 6 in Brooklyn building collapse as rescuers dig through rubble for others trapped 12 November 2026 · 06:11 UTCInvestigation into Flatbush building collapse focuses on structure's history and nearby construction; demolition work had been ongoing for months

·12 November 2026 · 07:23 UTC

US envoys in Moscow for talks with Putin after Abu Dhabi meeting; Ukraine welcomes prisoner exchange but refuses to cede occupied territory

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European representatives could eventually join peace talks but their current statements don't indicate a desire to contribute to peace. Kushner noted that both Ukraine and Russia need clarity on postwar security arrangements, with EU and NATO involvement required to build consensus.

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12 November 2026 · 07:04 UTCUS mediators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks with Putin; met at Vnukovo by Kirill Dmitriev 12 November 2026 · 06:03 UTCUS envoy Kushner says Europe must be at the table for Ukraine talks; 'the only way to get this done' as Abu Dhabi talks end

·12 November 2026 · 07:15 UTC

Erdogan calls Gaza war an 'ecocide' at UN climate summit; Israel's Foreign Ministry dismisses it as a 'campaign of lies'

UNEP remote sensing shows over 97% of tree crops and 82% of annual crops in Gaza damaged by May 2025, while Greenpeace MENA warns the environmental damage will outlast the war. Erdogan also urged Israel to grant more aid access to the Palestinian territory.

+2 sources·12 November 2026 · 07:13 UTC

Historic SS United States, once world's fastest ocean liner, deliberately sunk off Florida to become world's largest artificial reef; divers plan to access as soon as Friday after 24-hour safety wait

The $13.5 million project involved filling 128 fuel and lubricant tanks with water to help the ship settle evenly, and the sinking took several hours, longer than expected. Divers from around the world have already signed up, with Niuhi Dive Charters planning access on Friday, and experts like Aquatic Charlie highlight the reef's potential to boost local fisheries.

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 06:41 UTC

China's Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped; pledges peaceful path, no mention of force

Xi's speech, delivered in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, called resolving the Taiwan question an 'unwavering historical mission' of the Communist Party. He also praised Sun Yat-sen as a 'great pioneer of China's democratic revolution' and urged all Chinese to oppose Taiwan independence 'separatist' forces.

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 06:23 UTC

Saudi Arabia says debris from two intercepted Houthi missiles fell in Makkah region; Houthis deny targeting Mecca, claim Yanbu attack

The debris landed at Sabuhah village, about 35 km northeast of the Grand Mosque, and Wadi al-Maghmas, 21 km east, with no casualties. Saudi Civil Defense called the targeting of civilian objects 'a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.'

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 05:09 UTC

France blames Iran's Revolutionary Guards for cyberattacks on supermarket refrigerators; Tehran denies, but Europe urged to wake up to the threat

French prosecutors have requested international arrest warrants against individuals linked to the Shahid Kaveh cyber unit, and Iran's top security official warned of strikes on US bases in Europe. The attacks highlight how civilian infrastructure can become vulnerable to a conflict many Europeans consider remote.

·12 November 2026 · 04:24 UTC

DNA links 4 grizzly bears to deadly attack on mother and daughter in Canada; officials say bears were killed after Bella Coola attack

Insp. Jeff Tyre called the event heartbreaking for the families, the Nuxalk Nation, and the Bella Coola community. More than a dozen conservation officers worked in difficult terrain and weather to recover victims, collect evidence, and locate the bears.

·12 November 2026 · 04:24 UTC

Pope Leo XIV returns to beloved former home of Chiclayo, the Peruvian city that claims him as its own, for South American tour

In his first words as pope, Leo gave a Spanish shoutout to his 'beloved Diocese of Chiclayo' from St. Peter's Basilica. Residents say 'The pope is Chiclayano!' and consider his return the most important moment in the city's history since its 16th-century founding.

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 04:24 UTC

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to disease-free status by December 23; WHO chief Tedros congratulates preparedness

Kenya's health ministry urged Saudi Arabia to reconsider its indefinite visa suspension, which affected hundreds of Kenyan workers. The country also imposed a 21-day quarantine for citizens arriving from the DRC to curb the outbreak's spread.

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 04:09 UTC

Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive; mother says he's 'grounded for life' after being found in shorts and boots

William, 17, was winched to safety by rescuers and given a doughnut and water before a hospital check-up. His mother, Elizabeth Barkley, said he had 'only a few scratches' and joked he's 'never leaving the house again.'

·12 November 2026 · 02:03 UTC

Scott Colom wins nail-biter Mississippi race, becoming state's first Democratic senator-elect since 1982; Democrats flip eighth Republican-held seat, but fall short of 60-vote filibuster majority

Colom's margin was razor-thin at 49.1% to Hyde-Smith's 48.8% with 98% of ballots counted, and Mississippi law allows no automatic recounts. The win gives Democrats at least 55 seats, but they remain short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.

+1 source·12 November 2026 · 00:04 UTC

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after taking photos; soldier shouted 'All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'

The incident occurred less than a day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier 'correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum,' while video showed Hegseth's wife and senior advisers in the group.

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11 November 2026 · 23:01 UTCHegseth and team scolded at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after laughter caught on video; incident follows delayed impeachment resolution 11 November 2026 · 21:50 UTCArmy sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimands Pete Hegseth and his group for breaking decorum; 'All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times'

Yesterday

·11 November 2026 · 23:44 UTC

Hoax bomb threats target hundreds of European schools; Italian PM Meloni convenes emergency cabinet as threats appear part of strategy to cause alarm

At least 21 European nations have faced incidents, including false bomb threats on 27 airlines, hacking of supermarket refrigeration, and cyberattacks on blood banks. One email was signed by 'Mikhail Andropov', the same purported author of last week's threats against newsrooms in Bulgaria and Ireland.

+1 source·11 November 2026 · 23:44 UTC

Spain's first general strike in 14 years brings 120,000 to Madrid streets over housing crisis; Barcelona sees 55,000 as snap election looms

The strike, called by UGT and CCOO unions, aimed to address stagnant wages and a spiraling cost of living, with the CEOE employers' federation dismissing it as a 'failure'. Housing activists in Barcelona claimed 400,000 attended, far exceeding the city's official count.

+1 source·11 November 2026 · 21:14 UTC

Storm Charles forces more than 300 flight cancellations in Portugal, shuts schools and businesses as heavy rain and winds hit mainland

The storm brought wind gusts over 120km/h, with the Algarve remaining on red alert into mid-afternoon. Web Summit in Lisbon, attended by about 70,000 people, cancelled Wednesday's events, but organizers emailed attendees that the conference would resume Thursday.

+1 source·11 November 2026 · 21:14 UTC

Iran unveils new underground missile facility; public anger grows over poverty, lack of shelters as inflation hits 88.7%

The unveiling followed lawmaker Ghasem Ravanbakhsh's call for longer-range missiles, with potential targets in Europe. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani warned of a 430 million cubic meter gas shortfall, urging households to reduce consumption.

·11 November 2026 · 20:49 UTC

House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment 211-204; missing Democrats fuel backlash as Gonzalez says 'minimum is to show up and vote'

The vote saw only Rep. Thomas Massie (R., Ky.) break ranks, while 11 Democrats were absent—enough to have potentially swung the result. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D., Texas) called the frustration widespread, adding, 'A lot of us are disappointed that everyone wasn't there.'