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·9 November 2026 · 22:11 UTCBreaking

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with suspected spy intensifies congressional push to restrict China's access to advanced AI chips

Three chip-related measures — the AI Overwatch Act, Chip Security Act, and Match Act — are slated for the fiscal year 2027 defense bill. Senators Warren and Banks called the concerns "even more urgent," urging passage of the AI Overwatch Act, while Representative Foster said of the Chip Security Act, "It's time to get it across the finish line."

·9 November 2026 · 20:46 UTC

Polish leaders lead silent march in Krakow for victims of shooting spree; prosecutors say six killed, 15 wounded, motive unclear

The march drew tens of thousands, including political rivals President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who rarely appear together. Prosecutors said no evidence ties the suspect to any ideology, despite earlier far-right links, and the attack is the deadliest since 1989.

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9 November 2026 · 08:23 UTCSuspected Krakow gunman dies in hospital after police shot him within 3 minutes of attack; six dead, family found slain 9 November 2026 · 02:35 UTCPoland in shock as Krakow mass shooting shatters sense of security; six dead, 15 wounded, two days of mourning begin

·9 November 2026 · 17:30 UTC

COP31 opens in Antalya amid chaos as UN climate chief warns 'global heating is already costing the Earth'; delegates hold cautious optimism

Stiell noted renewables saved around $500 billion last year and another $265 billion in the first half of this year, making them cheaper than fossil fuels. He framed the crisis as a 'global health crisis of pandemic proportions,' linking it to maternal and newborn health impacts.

·9 November 2026 · 16:21 UTC

Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault; victim says she felt 'powerless' as PM vows to 'change the system'

The final victim said she initially reported the incident but it was 'brushed under the carpet by senior management.' Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to establish rape and serious sexual offence teams in every police force by the end of next year.

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9 November 2026 · 13:24 UTCRussell Brand faces sentencing for rape and sexual assault as victims say he left them 'in shock and turmoil' and 'a leopard may change its spots'9 November 2026 · 10:46 UTCRussell Brand faces sentencing today after rape and sexual assault conviction; judge warns of 'significant custodial term' as police probe further allegations

·9 November 2026 · 16:19 UTC

Nvidia board investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was espionage target after he admits affair; $300bn wiped off value

The board said it has 'no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised' but will 'examine all available information'. Huang, 63, said he was 'deeply sorry' and committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting America's national security.

·9 November 2026 · 15:21 UTC

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Monday; no immediate reports of casualties or damage

The quake occurred off the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, a region with frequent seismic activity. Authorities have yet to determine depth, intensity, and any tsunami threat, while further assessments will guide safety precautions.

·9 November 2026 · 15:21 UTC

US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi as Russia's team, including Ryabkov, readies for talks; EU to be present, says von der Leyen

Kremlin insisted talks remain trilateral, while EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said 'the EU will be present alongside our partners'. Russia's team, led by Putin aide Medinsky, also includes spy chief Igor Kostyukov and army general Yuri Zhygarlovsky, and is described as 'quite a serious team'.

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9 November 2026 · 11:27 UTCUS to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday; Europe also sending reps as Zelensky warns against 'Yalta 2.0'9 November 2026 · 09:50 UTCEU sends joint team to US-hosted Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi; von der Leyen backs Zelenskyy's ceasefire call for food, energy infrastructure

·9 November 2026 · 15:21 UTC

Trump says 'great dislike' for Israel, Iran war, and gas prices fueled Republican midterm losses; suggests ballot presence would've changed outcome

Trump agreed with VP Vance that the Iran war cost Republicans, but stood by the decision, saying preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon was 'historically... a very good decision.' He also demanded Israel and other protected nations reimburse US war costs, asserting 'without us, Israel would not exist.'

·9 November 2026 · 13:22 UTC

Four Singapore men to be charged for alleged property loan scam using residential property without owner's knowledge; police still tracing fifth accomplice

The 27- and 29-year-old face charges of abetment of cheating, punishable by up to 10 years' jail, while the 36-year-old is charged with abetting the unlawful issue of an identity card, carrying a fine of up to S$10,000. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including possession of a forged identity card.

·9 November 2026 · 12:13 UTC

Trump says he was joking about Dana White press secretary offer; midterm humiliation exposed by failed UFC gambit

The gambit included a UFC cage match on the White House South Lawn in June, where one of White's fighters publicly declined a run. Trump's comments that White 'loved the idea' drew public reactions that made him look more lost, confirming the chaos that led to Republican routs in places like Kansas.

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8 November 2026 · 17:44 UTCTrump reposts AI video of UFC fighters assaulting journalists after offering Dana White press secretary role 8 November 2026 · 08:19 UTCTrump offers UFC boss Dana White press secretary job, urges probes of Democrats; source says White declined

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 11:27 UTC

Three Malaysians arrested in Mauritius after 76kg cannabis seizure at airport; drugs valued at RM9.87 million

The suspects, two men aged 30 and 22 and an 18-year-old woman, arrived on Emirates flight EK709 from Dubai. The 30-year-old reportedly lived in Singapore as a security guard, while the other two were from Penang; investigations continue.

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 11:08 UTC

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport to return from exile in India; government denies request, foreign ministry examining

Hasina's lawyers at London-based Matrix Chambers wrote to acting high commissioner Preeti Rahman, citing the reported revocation of her passport and NID by the Interim Government. The request, her first communication since fleeing in 2024, comes as her party is now banned, raising fresh political and legal tensions.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 09:05 UTC

New Zealand election remains undecided after knife-edge vote; centrist Opportunity party takes aim at populism as it prepares to enter parliament

The Opportunity party's 5.9% result marks the first time a new party not born of an existing MP or party has entered parliament under MMP since 1996. Wong's nearly 150,000 supporters back her call that 'populism doesn't deliver results'.

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9 November 2026 · 00:49 UTCNew Zealand's centrist kingmaker Qiulae Wong says populism is 'paper thin' and failing voters worldwide; special votes remain to be counted 8 November 2026 · 21:48 UTCSpecial votes remain to be counted in New Zealand election as major party vote hits record-low 58%; coalition holds one-seat margin

+2 sources·9 November 2026 · 08:23 UTC

Adly Zahari campaigns for Pakatan Harapan in Melaka polls, promising opposition allocations and urging early voters to back federal economic record

Adly cited the 2018 precedent when Harapan became the first state administration to fund opposition assembly members, and noted that without such allocations, service centres become difficult to manage. He also highlighted the Sungai Rambai flood mitigation project, stressing that its effectiveness must be measured by reduced flood depth and recession time.

·9 November 2026 · 04:49 UTC

COP31 climate summit to open in Antalya, Türkiye as war-driven energy fears, AI power demand, and US disengagement pressure global warming fight

Harvard professor John Holdren says "It's hard to be optimistic" about prospects, while Türkiye's presidency pushes a pledge to electrify over a third of the global economy by 2035. Climate advocates criticize the pledge for not requiring low-carbon sources, setting up an early fight over what counts as climate progress.

+1 source·9 November 2026 · 04:39 UTC

Firefighting helicopter crashes into Barito River in Indonesia, killing one crew member; Australian-assisted aerial operations continue as wildfires spread

The crash occurred days after another helicopter went down in central Kalimantan, killing three crew members. The wildfires, exacerbated by a stronger El Niño, have sent toxic smog blanketing cities and triggered respiratory illness surges across Kalimantan and Sumatra.