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·9 November 2026 · 21:49 UTCBreaking

Explosion at Turkish steel plant kills at least 16; President Erdogan announces investigation as two wounded in serious condition

The blast at the HABAS factory in Aliaga occurred Monday at 11:46am local time when an overhead crane fell into a large furnace. Workers' groups cite a long safety record, with the Labour Party calling it the third fatal incident in three weeks.

·9 November 2026 · 21:49 UTCBreaking

Norway's Prime Minister sees no signs Putin is ready for agreement ahead of talks; says 'he is not isolated' as Europe's only voice reaching Moscow comes from Washington

Støre and Finnish President Stubb held a phone call with Putin on October 27, which Støre defended as 'businesslike', but it also revealed deep European divisions over Russia policy. He cautioned that Abu Dhabi is 'a stepping stone', and its outcome must lead to further steps soon, including a Black Sea ceasefire and prisoner exchanges.

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 21:49 UTCBreaking

FBI probes suspected homicide on MSC Seascape cruise ship as vessel returns to Galveston after guest incident; investigation ongoing

The ship, carrying 5,877 guests, was on a seven-night itinerary and has since departed Galveston to resume its route. A witness reported seeing a man escorted off in handcuffs, though authorities have not confirmed an arrest or identified the deceased.

·9 November 2026 · 21:47 UTCBreaking

Pentagon chief Hegseth faces House impeachment vote this week; he says "We're not worried about that" as critics urge Trump to replace him now

Hegseth drew a defiant comparison to President Trump, saying "It didn't work against President Trump, and it won't work with me," and claimed last week he would not back down. Massie, a Trump critic leaving office in January, warned impeachment would be "much gentler" than what's in store once Democrats take control, and urged Trump to replace Hegseth now.

·9 November 2026 · 21:16 UTC

Trump posts AI-generated videos of Dana White as press secretary Monday, a day after calling the job offer a joke; clips show White berating reporters

The videos, shared on Truth Social, feature an AI-generated White walking out of the White House to a roaring crowd and yelling at reporters, including 'Everyone sit down and shut up right now.' The posts come amid ongoing speculation about White's potential role in the administration.

·9 November 2026 · 21:13 UTC

Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and abuse, backs his victims; explains harassment injunction against masseuse Szilvia Berki

Goldsmith, who was married to Imran Khan from 1995 to 2004, said her injunction was to stop Berki targeting her family after a 'tsunami' of anti-Semitic threats, upheld by the High Court and Court of Appeal. Her brother Zac called Brand 'a monster' but defended the injunction's purpose.

·9 November 2026 · 20:44 UTC

Judo champion Teddy Riner declares 'I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election' in surprise run to unite France

Riner, who has won five Olympic golds and 11 world titles, joins about 50 declared or potential candidates in the race. He must secure 500 endorsements from elected officials to qualify, and his support has dropped from 18% in June to 3% in December 2024.

·9 November 2026 · 20:44 UTC

Amnesty uproar: MAGA loses it and White House gets brutal community note on X over Trump's amnesty idea

The White House denied any amnesty mention, but a community note quoted Trump saying 'work a deal for them' for those here 10-15 years. Conservative figures like Megyn Kelly and Matt Van Swol expressed outrage, calling it 'amnesty' and a 'betrayal'.

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9 November 2026 · 12:53 UTCTrump admits ICE crackdown backfired, suggests amnesty for long-term undocumented immigrants after midterm losses 9 November 2026 · 09:31 UTCTrump says his immigration policy 'too tough' for voters; appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff after midterm losses

·9 November 2026 · 20:44 UTC

Trump called 'tone-deaf' over Stephen Miller's promotion to chief of staff as polling shows 58% say immigration policies went too far

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Miller as the architect of the administration's most barbaric policies, while Republican Representative Don Bacon warned that Miller's aggressive immigration stance hurt the party and cost seats. White House spokesperson Lauren Bis countered, crediting Miller for advancing Trump's agenda on border security and deregulation.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 20:44 UTC

Pope Leo XIV urges President Milei to 'safeguard democracy' on arrival in Argentina; at Mass says Christian family remains a pillar amid insecurity

The visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in almost four decades, with a mass drawing about 2.5 million people. Pope Leo also met with five abuse survivors and warned that corruption undermines trust in institutions.

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9 November 2026 · 18:48 UTCPope challenges Milei's 'chainsaw' cuts, says 'economy must serve the person' on historic Argentina visit 9 November 2026 · 16:34 UTCPope Leo XIV rebukes Milei's austerity in Argentina, saying economy must serve people; poverty rate hits 32.3% amid inflation gains

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 20:13 UTC

France accuses Iran of hacking supermarket freezers; UK cyber centre warns of 'huge rise' in threats as geopolitical tensions escalate

The attacks follow incidents on industrial freezers at an Israeli plant in May and US military bases in August, with Sophos' Rafe Pilling noting the use of default passwords aligns with Iranian capabilities. Iran likely aims to project power and signal displeasure with adversaries, per Pilling.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 18:48 UTC

Two arrested after car crashes into White House barrier; second person jumps Lafayette Park barricade, prompting brief lockdown

The Secret Service's bomb department searched the vehicle as a precaution, and the White House lockdown was lifted later in the morning. President Donald Trump was at the White House during the incidents, which remain under investigation.

·9 November 2026 · 18:48 UTC

Car mounts Dublin footpath injuring six teenagers and driver; Gardaí seek witnesses and dashcam footage after 'she was screaming'

The driver, a woman, also received medical attention, and a 15-year-old witness was taken to Tallaght Hospital. Gardaí have set up an incident room in Dún Laoghaire and are appealing for dashcam footage from between 3pm and 3.15pm on Sunday.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 18:48 UTC

Heavy rain floods tents of displaced families in Gaza as US-backed Board of Peace presses Israel to allow more Winter supplies; witnesses recount 'horrifying' Landslide rescue

The landslide killed an eight-year-old, a six-year-old, and their mother; the father, outside the tent, survived and shouted for rescuers. Unicef warns the collapse was 'waiting to happen' due to extreme overcrowding, and the Board of Peace calls the severe flooding 'an immediate humanitarian emergency.'

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 18:07 UTC

Avril Jones, who murdered vulnerable Margaret Fleming and claimed £182,000 in benefits, dies in prison

Jones and partner Edward Cairney were convicted in 2019 for killing Fleming, who was last seen in December 1999 and whose body has never been found. A fatal accident inquiry is likely into Jones's death, a standard practice after deaths in custody.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 18:00 UTC

Olympic swimming champion Maria Shurochkina, 31, fights for her life after clothes catch fire in blaze at luxury Moscow flat; doctors fear tissue necrosis

Shurochkina, a double Olympic gold medallist and 11-time world champion, was rushed to Moscow's Sklifosovsky Emergency Research Institute with burns to her head, neck, chest, abdomen, arms and hands. Her condition escalated from moderate to serious, with doctors battling potential burn shock, dehydration and infection.

·9 November 2026 · 18:00 UTC

UN climate negotiator warns high fossil fuel prices spread inflation 'like a cancer' as COP31 talks open in Antalya — vulnerable countries bear the cost

Stiell said global heating is 'already costing the Earth' and that frustration at a lack of fairness is palpable. He also noted that international finance for a single sea wall in the Marshall Islands took eight years, underscoring the adaptation gap.

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9 November 2026 · 16:34 UTCCOP31 opens in Antalya as UN urges faster climate action; WMO says 2026 one of four warmest years with El Niño fueling heat into 2027 9 November 2026 · 14:37 UTCAntalya hosts UN COP31 climate conference as Europe scrambles for more fossil fuels; MOL CEO warns cutting Russian energy ties could 'seriously undermine' economies +2 more reports

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 17:32 UTC

John Oliver urges new Dem congress to impeach Pete Hegseth; calls his military overhaul 'Dr. Seuss for concussed bigots'

Hegseth has purged Black and women officers and banned transgender troops, blocking about 10% of top military officers. Oliver also highlighted Hegseth's mother calling him 'an abuser of women' and his 'Deus Vult' white nationalist slogan.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 17:32 UTC

Merz says Germany may block EU budget unless all states contribute fairly to closing Ukraine's €70 billion gap for 2027; Kyiv faces shortfall from Russian airstrikes

The EU has pledged about €45 billion of the gap, but the instrument remains undefined, with joint debt as the frontrunner. Merz urged Costa to prioritize the matter at this week's informal Dublin summit, while Poland's deputy minister warned linking the issues could backfire.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 17:32 UTC

Joe Biden scales back book tour as cancer treatment 'slows me down'; 'some days are better than others,' says former president

Biden's memoir, out Nov. 17, covers his presidency and decisions as Commander-in-Chief. His son Hunter called the health decline 'very debilitating' and said watching it has been 'really hard,' adding 'I wish he would complain more.'

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 17:29 UTC

At least 14 dead after migrant boat found near Crete; Greek coastguard rescued 18 survivors, all Sudanese, including a toddler

The boat was spotted by a Moroccan-flagged container ship about 15 nautical miles off Crete, and more than 180 people were found on three other boats heading from Libya to Crete on Monday. Greece has seen over 37,000 migrant arrivals this year, surpassing 2025's total.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 17:29 UTC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the G7 summit in Paris, discussing freedom of navigation, defense cooperation and trade

Rubio commended Germany's recent contributions to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti during the meeting. The G7 foreign ministers summit included a family photograph at the Quai d'Orsay, attended by leaders from the EU, Britain, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan.