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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.
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
Kidnapper, 74, escapes from house arrest in Argentina by abseiling from balcony
Leonardo Bertulazzi, a former member of the Marxist guerrilla group the Red Brigades, was about to be extradited to his…
Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier…
India’s Nifty 50 Rallies 10% in November as Investors Return — Why Is Bitcoin Lagging Behind?
India’s stock market is off to a strong start in November, with the Nifty 50 gaining nearly 10%.
Could Friday’s PPI Turn December’s Fed Rate Decision More Hawkish?
October’s hotter-than-expected U.S.
Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'
Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces…
Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other…
We need more goat sacrifices
Many well-intentioned social policies and philanthropic programs fail to achieve their intended outcomes, as…
Transport workers in Chile block highways in protest over surging fuel prices
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers are blocking traffic along major highway routes across the country.
Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave
The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in retail sector in rural areas.
The Housing Market Is Nuts
European housing cost data is unreliable and contradictory, with Eurostat's standard metric ranking Portugal—a country…
'My darling girl, you are everything to me' - auctioned letters reveal WWI love story
How two strangers and love letters from Gunner Willie Webber to wife Gladys led to a unique act of remembrance.
Asia Market Recap: Japan, Korea and Taiwan Edge Higher While Hong Kong Slips
Most Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday, Nov.
ECB warns legislative delays could postpone digital euro launch
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone warned EU lawmakers that delays in finalizing digital euro legislation could…
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.
House Democrats Accuse Trump Family of Making Millions From Oil and Gas Stocks While Americans Face High Fuel Prices
The energy investments of Donald Trump and his family are facing fresh criticism.
Missouri Turns Federal Gambling Law on Novig as Polymarket Sues State AG
Missouri’s attorney general has asked a federal court to stop sports-centric prediction market platform Novig from…
Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
Crypto ally Tom Emmer elected House GOP minority whip
The Minnesota lawmaker, who helped establish the Congressional Crypto Caucus, will stay on as Republican whip after…
Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador's president says
The infamous 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by the El Salvador military which has deployed thousands of troops to combat…
Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK…
US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.
'They will kill you too': Sonia Gandhi's turbulent journey in Indian politics
Sonia Gandhi's memoir revisits love, loss and political inheritance, offering a deeply personal defence of her family…
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
The US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch
"Launch is extremely constrained and that is exactly the situation we predicted."
Democrats oppose plan to stack FCC with Republicans, plan probes of Chairman Carr
Democrats accuse FCC nominee of evading questions about Carr, her current boss.
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.
Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act, signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890, was the first federal…