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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.
Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi
The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.
Eight killed in Colombian air strike targeting Gulf Clan gang
A suspected gang leader considered a "priority target" was among those killed, the Colombian president says.
UK military taps up astronomers to spot snooping foreign satellites
The UK is unable to match the advanced surveillance and counter-surveillance programmes run by the US, China and Russia,…
Police investigation into Vigar's death ongoing
The police investigation into Billy Vigar's death from a "significant brain injury" is unlikely to conclude for at least…
'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by…
Millions of Ebola dollars going missing as virus spreads, medical charity warns
Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns
Suspected bomb hoax threats force fresh evacuations of Italian schools
Schools across Italy have received bomb threats for the second day in a row, sparking fresh panic and evacuations.
EU Assembles Task Force To Counter Russia
The EU announced two initiatives to bolster the bloc’s sanctions toolbox with enhanced global presence.
Elon Musk Offers to Hire Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO’s Exit Odds Hit 90%
Polymarket odds that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will resign or be removed before the end of the year jumped following…
India Overtakes Taiwan to Become World’s 5th Largest Stock Market Again
The Indian stock market has reportedly regained its fifth-largest position, overtaking Taiwan.
British woman missing from cruise ship in Atlantic
The 72-year-old was last seen aboard the Tui ship on Monday as it headed towards the Caribbean.
US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ugandan police investigate deaths of four pupils in suspected school poisoning
The head teacher of the school has been arrested to assist police investigations.
Europe has been living beyond its means. Now the bills are due
Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking…
New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say
A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.
Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills at least six, Gaza civil defence agency says
The strike hit the surgery department of the hospital in Khan Younis, wounding at least 20 people and causing extensive…
Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive
The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".
Nigeria's president launches re-election manifesto but can he regain voters' trust?
For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.
Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race in surprise victory for party
Colom's victory makes him the first black person from Mississippi to be elected to the US Senate in more than 140 years.
Jensen Huang accused of having another affair — with an Nvidia exec
Jensen Huang, who has come under fire for admitting to an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese intelligence…
New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12
Rescuers are searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble of the three-story building in Brooklyn.
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be…
Why are we still working this hard?
Despite productivity gains that would theoretically allow a 15-hour work week, Americans work longer hours today than in…
Congress to call Jensen Huang in to answer for alleged Chinese spy affair
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has until the end of the day Wednesday to answer a call from House Republicans for a closed-door…
Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida
Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner to be preserved and turned into a museum, but it will now become…
Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina
Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared…
Tom Emmer Wins House Minority Whip, Keeping Crypto Ally in Leadership
Tom Emmer’s election as House minority whip kept a digital asset advocate in Republican leadership after Democrats won…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
Indonesia's vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying
The news comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.