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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
'We'll get home one day' - US travellers impacted by nationwide ground stop
Passengers throughout the country were impacted over what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes as “safety and communication issues”.
FAA lifted National Ground Stop at 0119Z
The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop that had been in effect from 01:16 to 01:30 UTC on November 14, 2026, affecting…
Ukraine knocks out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks
Ukrainian drone strikes destroyed at least nine major Russian oil refineries between October 30 and November 11,…
Amtrak booking system experiencing major issues amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Amtrak's ticket booking system went down Friday evening amid a nationwide FAA ground stop, with hundreds of users…
Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever
The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.
'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
FAA orders third nationwide ground stop in its history
Rare nationwide ground stop could go on for awhile as FAA troubleshoots.
After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty
A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.
How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
FAA Halts US Flights After Air Traffic Communications Outage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted departures across the United States on Friday, November 13, after air…
Live airband on all frequencies from KORS. Victoria, CA also ground stopped
US government grounds all flights across the United States ‘due to extraordinary circumstances’
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights across the United States citing "extraordinary circumstances" and…
Should Government Officials Be Banned From Prediction Markets? House Oversight Says Maybe
A House Oversight staff memorandum, citing suspicious trades by officials, military personnel and clearance holders,…
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.
FAA issues nationwide ground stop due to "extraordinary circumstances"
All US airports are currently ground stopped
The FAA has issued a ground stop affecting all U.S. airports, preventing any flights from departing to U.S.
FAA Issues National Ground Stop
House Oversight Chair Seeks Ban on Government Officials’ Prediction Market Bets Over Insider Trading Fears
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has called for stricter limits on government officials’ prediction market…
The Peruvian city that has embraced Pope Leo as one of its own
Pope Leo XIV is in Peru as part of his Latin America tour, just weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
BoE, MAS, and Bank of Thailand Release Project Meridian FX Results
The Bank of England (BoE), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the Bank of Thailand have shared findings from…
Estonia latest country to ban Russian athletes
Estonia is the latest country to say it will not allow Russian or Belarusian athletes to compete on its territory as a…
Trump Nominates CFTC Commissioners as Prediction Market Fights Grow
President Donald Trump has nominated two people to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has had four…
Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia…
Democratic Senate leader Schumer set to face leadership challenge
Maryland Senator Van Hollen says "new leadership" is needed for Democrats following the party's recent midterm successes.
German spies handed new powers to tackle 'hybrid threats' from abroad
German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism…
Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague
Scott Bessent suggests Howard Lutnick’s commerce department failed to ban exports of Nvidia's chips to a firm thought to…
At least 24 killed after bus collides with truck in north-east India
Several of the deceased are college students, according to local official Atul Bora, but they have not yet been publicly…
Watch: Divers explore US ship sunk off Florida coast to create new reef
The ship was intentionally sunk off the coast of Florida in order to create the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout: every EU state on one board
Denmark and Italy have launched publicly available EU Digital Identity Wallets, though neither is yet certified.