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PoliticsStephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff

Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. Wiles, the current chief and first woman to hold the post, will step down on Monday; Miller has been deputy chief of staff since Trump returned to the presidency in January 2025.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 19:05

Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff
Stephen Miller to become Trump’s new White House chief of staff

SocietyFather of 20-year-old Learjet co-pilot says her final radio calls showed her strength

The 20-year-old co-pilot died with eight others when her Learjet crashed in Florida. Her father listens to her heartbreaking final radio transmissions with immense pride, hoping to understand why the aircraft plunged from the sky.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:04

Father of 20-year-old Learjet co-pilot says her final radio calls showed her strength
Father of 20-year-old Learjet co-pilot says her final radio calls showed her strength

WorldMyanmar to hold April by-elections, including in areas still facing fighting

Myanmar plans to hold special elections next April, its first vote since this year's general election, which critics said was designed to cement military rule. Some areas scheduled for voting are still experiencing fighting.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 19:03

Myanmar to hold April by-elections, including in areas still facing fighting
Myanmar to hold April by-elections, including in areas still facing fighting

PoliticsRussian delegation members for Abu Dhabi talks attend Putin’s Security Council meeting

Members of Russia’s delegation to upcoming trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi attended Vladimir Putin’s meeting with the Security Council on Friday. Putin proposed discussing the talks before turning to ways to strengthen food security.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 19:02

Russian delegation members for Abu Dhabi talks attend Putin’s Security Council meeting
  • Umerov to lead Kyiv delegation to Abu Dhabi, Zelensky adviser says

    Dmitry Litvin, communications adviser to Ukraine’s president, said Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov will lead Kyiv’s delegation at trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. Kirill Budanov will attend but not head the delegation. The talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine are scheduled for November 10-11.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-06 18:15Original
  • Putin discusses November 10 Abu Dhabi talks with Russia’s Security Council

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met permanent members of the Security Council and members of Russia’s negotiating delegation to discuss trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine talks scheduled for November 10 in Abu Dhabi. Delegation leader Vladimir Medinsky and other officials were invited.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-06 18:13Original
  • Zelensky’s office head to lead Ukraine delegation at Abu Dhabi talks

    Kirill Budanov, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office, told CBS News he will lead Ukraine’s delegation at trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. He does not expect a major breakthrough, but regards the meeting itself as progress.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-11-06 16:35Original

CultureIn ‘Possible Love,’ South Korean auteur returns with a story of marriage, labor and class

South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s latest film, “Possible Love,” is now streaming on Netflix. It explores the effects of mass layoffs in South Korea and draws inspiration from the 2009 Ssangyong Motor Co. incident.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:02

In ‘Possible Love,’ South Korean auteur returns with a story of marriage, labor and class
In ‘Possible Love,’ South Korean auteur returns with a story of marriage, labor and class

Culture25 years after ‘Britney,’ five new songs capture a pop icon at a turning point

Britney Spears’ self-titled 2001 album marked a pivotal point in her career. At 19, she was already a global icon, moving from teen pop toward a more mature sound; five new songs showcase her at that transformative moment.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:01

25 years after ‘Britney,’ five new songs capture a pop icon at a turning point
25 years after ‘Britney,’ five new songs capture a pop icon at a turning point

SocietyInvestigation finds Russian soldier billboards feature men with criminal records and war-crimes allegations

Russian outlet Bumaga identified 24 soldiers pictured on St. Petersburg billboards and examined more than 700 profiles on the Defense Ministry’s “Real Heroes” site. Its findings include fallen troops, former prisoners named Heroes of Russia, and men suspected of war crimes in Ukraine. The report also traces how Moscow resident Pavel Zamokin appeared on billboards.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 19:01

Investigation finds Russian soldier billboards feature men with criminal records and war-crimes allegations
Investigation finds Russian soldier billboards feature men with criminal records and war-crimes allegations

PoliticsTrump promises new Ukraine security deal that could involve all of Europe

After meeting a senior Russian envoy on Thursday, US President Donald Trump promised a new security deal for Ukraine that he said could involve all of Europe. The proposal offered few details and puzzled European capitals.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 19:00

Trump promises new Ukraine security deal that could involve all of Europe

TechWhy Blizzard made a new ‘World of Warcraft’

World of Warcraft: Forever transports players to an alternate-reality version of the popular online game.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:00

Why Blizzard made a new ‘World of Warcraft’
Why Blizzard made a new ‘World of Warcraft’

SocietyNew federal student loan limits push many borrowers toward private lenders

Borrowers across the United States are turning to private lenders to help cover college costs after the Trump administration imposed new limits on federal student loans.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 19:00

New federal student loan limits push many borrowers toward private lenders
New federal student loan limits push many borrowers toward private lenders

PoliticsWhy is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?

The collapse of Ueno, a rapidly growing digital lender, has left millions unable to access their savings and raised questions about state influence and accountability. Paraguay is in political turmoil, with Congress rejecting President Santiago Pena’s resignation and pursuing impeachment. Pena is accused of negligence and complicity in an alleged cover-up of the bank’s insolvency.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:54

Why is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?
Why is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?
  • Paraguay’s Ueno collapse fuels banking crisis and impeachment push
    Paraguay’s Ueno collapse fuels banking crisis and impeachment push

    Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena faces impeachment after Ueno Bank collapsed, amid scrutiny of his ties to its parent company. The central bank found the bank’s capital ratio had fallen below half the legal requirement and froze customer accounts, leaving depositors unable to withdraw money or make digital payments.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-11-06 17:42Original
  • Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens
    Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens

    Paraguay’s Senate has resumed impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Pena, who resigned amid a financial crisis following the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank. The lower house approved charges 78–0. The bank’s failure left more than half the population unable to access their accounts, and Pena requested 72 more hours to prepare his defence.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:58Original

HealthCanadian vaccine advisory committee recommends hepatitis B shots for all infants

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization now recommends hepatitis B vaccination for every infant in the country. The liver-infecting virus is highly likely to become chronic in young children, particularly those under one year old.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:53

Canadian vaccine advisory committee recommends hepatitis B shots for all infants

PoliticsLawyers descend on Mississippi as Senate race remains too close to call

Mississippi is still counting ballots in a tight Senate race, with Democrat Scott Colom ahead of Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by just under 2,000 votes. The sides are exchanging sharply worded legal letters over how to handle remaining ballots, while lawyers and volunteers monitor counting in all 82 counties.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:51

Lawyers descend on Mississippi as Senate race remains too close to call
Lawyers descend on Mississippi as Senate race remains too close to call

SocietyActivists storm Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam

Activists from Dutch direct-action group Geef Tegengas broke into a Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam and clashed with police; one officer was slightly injured. Separate protests against new data centre construction took place in several European cities as campaigners objected to the social and environmental effects of the AI boom.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:51

Activists storm Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam
Activists storm Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam
  • Data center protesters break into Microsoft site in Amsterdam
    Data center protesters break into Microsoft site in Amsterdam

    Protesters entered a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam, climbing cranes and hanging balloons as they called for a pause in European construction. The action launched two days of planned protests in 16 countries over concerns that AI data centers strain electricity and water supplies and harm the environment.

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    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 16:38Original
  • Protesters break into Microsoft AI data centre site in Amsterdam
    Protesters break into Microsoft AI data centre site in Amsterdam

    More than 100 activists entered a Microsoft data centre construction site in Amsterdam, climbing cranes and putting up anti-AI banners. The action opened two days of coordinated protests in 16 countries against the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 15:48Original
  • Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site

    On 6 November, protesters entered a construction site for a data centre intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, climbed cranes and unfurled banners condemning artificial intelligence and the company’s alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 14:04Original

EconomyItaly has not chosen between Spanish and Dutch candidates for ECB chief

Officials from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said on Friday that Italy has yet to decide whether to back the Spanish or Dutch candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde as European Central Bank president.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:50

Italy has not chosen between Spanish and Dutch candidates for ECB chief
Italy has not chosen between Spanish and Dutch candidates for ECB chief

PoliticsWhat Trump’s midterm defeat could mean for US support for Ukraine

The Republican Party’s crushing midterm defeat has left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky optimistic about future support for Kyiv and closer transatlantic ties. But Trump retains broad foreign-policy powers, potentially limiting how much the Democratic congressional majority can change.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:49

What Trump’s midterm defeat could mean for US support for Ukraine
What Trump’s midterm defeat could mean for US support for Ukraine

PoliticsParty allies tip Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president

German media reports say Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is gaining ground as a possible next president, with the CDU leadership reportedly joining her long-time supporters in the CSU. Party officials have not confirmed the reports. The CDU and CSU want to nominate a joint candidate, with the presidential vote scheduled for January 30, 2027.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:48

Party allies tip Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president
Party allies tip Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president

PoliticsEurope must assure Russia Ukraine will not join NATO, French presidential candidate says

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, a candidate in France’s 2027 presidential election, said European countries should assure Moscow that Ukraine will neither join NATO nor host NATO forces. He called for a lasting solution rather than a temporary ceasefire, said Ukraine should not join the EU, and accused Zelensky of not wanting peace. He called France’s financial support for Ukraine “madness” and “suicide,” saying France had allocated 25 billion euros while lacking funds for domestic services and lower fuel prices.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:46

Europe must assure Russia Ukraine will not join NATO, French presidential candidate says

SocietyGoats clearing weeds become unlikely Tokyo celebrities

Two goats sent to clear overgrown grass near a Tokyo railway station have become social media stars, drawing curious commuters and residents.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:45

Goats clearing weeds become unlikely Tokyo celebrities
Goats clearing weeds become unlikely Tokyo celebrities

SportsTen Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Short Track Junior World Cup in Italy

Ten Russian athletes will compete in this month’s 2026 ISU Short Track Junior World Cup in Italy, with five boys and five girls on the team. All have received entry visas. The Italian leg takes place in Bormio on November 6–8.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:44

Ten Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Short Track Junior World Cup in Italy

TechHundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found exposed online

Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration-testing tool Artex openly accessible on the internet, allowing anyone to use it.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:44

Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found exposed online
Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found exposed online

TechMeta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with its Muse agent

Meta continues to add features and integrations to its Muse agents. Spaces promises a new way to interact with the AI helpers.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:44

Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with its Muse agent
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with its Muse agent
  • Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the app experience you need
    Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the app experience you need

    Meta is rolling out Spaces to all Muse users. By describing what they want, users can create app-like tools such as shopping hubs, school dashboards, music trackers, or trivia games, then refine them by asking Muse. Connected apps can provide background updates to details like prices and dates. Spaces can be placed in the sidebar or main tab and scheduled to appear; Meta is also exploring sharing and collaboration.

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    TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:10Original

TechFree Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scarily Good at Hacking

An experiment that asked AI models to break into simulated networks found DeepSeek and GLM’s hacking skills were close to those of OpenAI’s most advanced cyber model, which has not been made public.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:43

Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scarily Good at Hacking
Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scarily Good at Hacking

SocietyOntario council seat decided by draw from an 1883 wedding hat after tied vote

After a lengthy campaign, recount and two weeks of uncertainty, a draw settled the contest for a Norfolk County council seat. On Thursday night, county clerk William Tigert pulled Chris Van Paassen’s name from a hat, breaking the tie with challenger Jeni Lambert. Van Paassen will return as Ward 4 councillor.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:43

Ontario council seat decided by draw from an 1883 wedding hat after tied vote

WorldMeghan Markle’s father arrested in US over child sex abuse material

US federal agents arrested Thomas Markle in Florida on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse imagery. Prosecutors said a conviction could carry up to 20 years in federal prison. Meghan Markle said she was “deeply distressed” by the allegations.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:43

Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over child sex abuse material
Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over child sex abuse material

PoliticsLame-duck Congress may move to speed up energy projects

A sweeping, bipartisan permitting bill is advancing in the Senate and could accelerate energy projects and potentially lower Americans’ utility bills. Critics warn that it would curb environmental reviews and communities’ ability to challenge projects, potentially letting data-center developers avoid scrutiny and rely more on fossil fuels. The post-midterm balance of power could shape the bill’s fate and spark a clash with President Donald Trump.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:42

Lame-duck Congress may move to speed up energy projects
Lame-duck Congress may move to speed up energy projects

PoliticsPolice searches at energy company deepen Zelensky-Klitschko tensions over Kyiv's winter preparations

Kyivteploenergo, the city-run heating company, said police searched its offices and employees’ homes and seized documents tied to the capital’s energy resilience plan, calling the actions possible political pressure. Prosecutors denied searching the company or taking documents, saying two employees were being investigated over suspected budget-fund theft. The dispute comes as Zelensky and Mayor Vitalii Klitschko trade blame over Kyiv’s winter preparations.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:42

Police searches at energy company deepen Zelensky-Klitschko tensions over Kyiv's winter preparations
Police searches at energy company deepen Zelensky-Klitschko tensions over Kyiv's winter preparations

TechEthereum software bug prompts emergency fixes across major layer-2 networks

Fixes have been published across several software lines, but that does not confirm whether operators have adopted them or establish the status of every cross-chain route.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:40

Ethereum software bug prompts emergency fixes across major layer-2 networks
Ethereum software bug prompts emergency fixes across major layer-2 networks

WorldBomb threats target European newsrooms and travel in ‘Message to the West’

Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from a sender identifying themself as “Mikhail Andropov,” who claimed responsibility for hoax threats that disrupted dozens of flights across Europe this week. UK broadcaster Sky also reported receiving a security threat.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:38

Bomb threats target European newsrooms and travel in ‘Message to the West’
Bomb threats target European newsrooms and travel in ‘Message to the West’

SportsBlue Jays player faces backlash over Islamophobic social media post

Community groups and advocates are speaking out after Toronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the U.S. midterm elections.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:38

Blue Jays player faces backlash over Islamophobic social media post

EconomyTesla Cybertruck’s bumpy ride: cracked windows, long delays and 11 recalls

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will wind down Cybertruck production around mid-2027. The futuristic stainless-steel pickup’s troubled run began with cracked windows at its unveiling and could soon come to a quick end.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:35

Tesla Cybertruck’s bumpy ride: cracked windows, long delays and 11 recalls
Tesla Cybertruck’s bumpy ride: cracked windows, long delays and 11 recalls

WorldIraqi forces detain three men carrying more than 30 missiles in a truck

Iraqi security forces detained three men near Baghdad while they were transporting 35 missiles and firearms in a truck. Authorities are checking the missiles’ type, the cargo’s destination and whether the men are linked to a paramilitary group. Al Hadath reported that they belong to the Shiite militia al-Hashd al-Shaabi.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:33

Iraqi forces detain three men carrying more than 30 missiles in a truck

TechMicrosoft plans to trim neocloud partners as AI buildout shows strain

Microsoft plans to reduce the number of neocloud providers it counts as partners, choosing key suppliers and focusing on its own data centers as the AI buildout shows signs of strain.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:31

Microsoft plans to trim neocloud partners as AI buildout shows strain
Microsoft plans to trim neocloud partners as AI buildout shows strain

CultureThe team behind John Wick returns with a Karōshi trailer

Chad Stahelski is returning early next year with the dystopian action film Karōshi. Lionsgate’s trailer depicts a near-future Manhattan where a mysterious outsider infiltrates a powerful company after a worker dies, exposing the violence beneath its polished image. Teo Yoo stars as Hiro, who seeks vengeance; Takashi Doscher wrote and directed the film.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:30

The team behind John Wick returns with a Karōshi trailer
The team behind John Wick returns with a Karōshi trailer

EconomyAnatomy of a Selloff: Sudden Chain Reaction Rattles Wall Street

Wall Street’s response to the US midterm elections turned negative after about 24 hours. The resulting wave of selling then set off a chain reaction that unfolded much faster.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:30

Anatomy of a Selloff: Sudden Chain Reaction Rattles Wall Street
Anatomy of a Selloff: Sudden Chain Reaction Rattles Wall Street

EconomyGSK and Moderna settle patent dispute over COVID-19 and RSV shots

British drugmaker GSK and Moderna said Friday they had settled lawsuits accusing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE, along with its RSV shot mResvia, of infringing GSK patents.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:25

GSK and Moderna settle patent dispute over COVID-19 and RSV shots
GSK and Moderna settle patent dispute over COVID-19 and RSV shots

EconomyA new phase in the tech market correction

The latest stage of the tech-market pullback comes as investors drop expectations that AI growth will accelerate.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:24

A new phase in the tech market correction

PoliticsKyiv mayor accuses Zelensky of manipulation over power and water shortages

Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko accused Volodymyr Zelensky of manipulation and lying about the response to the capital’s electricity and water crisis. He said the central government was obstructing and refusing to help Kyiv, while Zelensky had earlier blamed city authorities for failing to prepare for the heating season.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:23

Kyiv mayor accuses Zelensky of manipulation over power and water shortages

WorldRussia’s territorial gains in Ukraine nearly stall as diesel reportedly goes unsold

Independent observers and Ukraine’s military say Russian forces seized only 117.38 square kilometres in the first 10 months of 2026, a sharp slowdown from prior years, while estimated casualties rose. Russia intensified long-range attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, killing civilians and leaving many families without power. US traders reportedly refused to honour a diesel deal between Trump and Putin.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 18:23

Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine nearly stall as diesel reportedly goes unsold
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine nearly stall as diesel reportedly goes unsold

TechSatellite company AST SpaceMobile starts developing its own rocket

Texas-based, publicly traded AST SpaceMobile, which is building large satellites for direct-to-cell communications, says it is developing the medium-lift Blacklift rocket. It is designed to carry 20 metric tons to low-Earth orbit, with commercial launches planned for late 2028. The company has struggled to secure rides to space for its satellites.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:20

Satellite company AST SpaceMobile starts developing its own rocket
Satellite company AST SpaceMobile starts developing its own rocket

PoliticsUkraine adopts unified rules to identify dead civilians and soldiers

Ukraine’s government approved unified procedures for teams identifying the bodies of fallen soldiers and civilians. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said teams will use common standards for examinations, forensic studies, biological samples and records, along with a unified coding system. The draft 2027 budget allocates more than Hr 600 million for forensic examinations.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:18

Ukraine adopts unified rules to identify dead civilians and soldiers
Ukraine adopts unified rules to identify dead civilians and soldiers

WorldIsraeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens

Israeli settlers took over eight properties in Jericho, forcing dozens of Palestinians from their homes. They reportedly fired live ammunition, beat residents and threw stones.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:17

Israeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
Israeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens

EconomyJoly asks Competition Bureau to investigate Cleveland-Cliffs’ purchase of Stelco

Canada’s industry minister is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate Stelco’s parent company. Its CEO told CBC News he bought the Hamilton steelmaker to keep it from undercutting his U.S. business.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:15

Joly asks Competition Bureau to investigate Cleveland-Cliffs’ purchase of Stelco

HealthUS measles cases top 5,000 this year, with deaths reported in 8 states

Measles cases in the United States have exceeded 5,000 this year, according to data updated Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deaths have been reported in eight states.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:15

US measles cases top 5,000 this year, with deaths reported in 8 states
US measles cases top 5,000 this year, with deaths reported in 8 states

EconomyCanadian dollar hits nearly three-week low after surprise job losses

The Canadian dollar fell to a nearly three-week low against the U.S. dollar on Friday after data showed the economy lost jobs for a third consecutive month, cooling expectations of Bank of Canada rate hikes.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:15

Canadian dollar hits nearly three-week low after surprise job losses
Canadian dollar hits nearly three-week low after surprise job losses

PoliticsTrump and Congress Set for Clash Over Politically Toxic Tariff Blitz

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries pledges to stop Trump’s tariffs from driving up prices for Americans. Incoming Senate Finance Committee chairman Ron Wyden says he will reassert Congress’s authority over trade policy, while Republican Senator Ted Cruz also laments that tariffs have made everything more expensive.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:15

Trump and Congress Set for Clash Over Politically Toxic Tariff Blitz
Trump and Congress Set for Clash Over Politically Toxic Tariff Blitz

PoliticsTwo high-profile departures hit Trump's Justice Department this week

Jason Reding Quiñones, Miami's top federal prosecutor who oversaw probes into past criminal investigations of President Donald Trump, has resigned, Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday. His departure came a day after Harmeet Dhillon announced she was leaving her role leading the Justice Department's civil rights unit.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:13

Two high-profile departures hit Trump's Justice Department this week

PoliticsFinland prepares new measures to restrict Russians’ entry

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said Finland’s Foreign Ministry is urgently preparing additional restrictions on Russians entering the country, while Helsinki seeks an EU-wide decision. He said the measures are aimed in particular at barring Russian professional athletes. Russian players are scheduled to take part in upcoming hockey and other competitions in Finland.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:10

Finland prepares new measures to restrict Russians’ entry
  • Finland to tighten entry restrictions on Russian athletes amid expected return to world ice hockey
    Finland to tighten entry restrictions on Russian athletes amid expected return to world ice hockey

    Finland is preparing rules to limit Russian athletes’ entry, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said, after the top sports court ruled Russia must be allowed back into international ice hockey tournaments. Current Finnish rules still exempt Russian citizens entering for sports competitions. Valtonen said Russia must end its war of aggression in Ukraine.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-11-06 17:41Original

EconomyAfrica’s corporate debt markets remain small, OECD says

Africa’s corporate debt markets are much too small to match the continent’s economic weight and rising financing needs, the OECD said Friday. Market-based debt outstanding totalled $211 billion at the end of 2025.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:10

Africa’s corporate debt markets remain small, OECD says
Africa’s corporate debt markets remain small, OECD says

WorldYemen’s government forces and Houthis trade blame for deadly Taiz market attack

Yemen’s government forces and the Houthis blamed each other for an attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate, which both sides say caused dozens of casualties. The Houthis said at least 30 people were killed and accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes; government forces said the Houthis fired ballistic missiles at the market. Al Jazeera could not independently verify the claims.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-06 18:09

Yemen’s government forces and Houthis trade blame for deadly Taiz market attack
Yemen’s government forces and Houthis trade blame for deadly Taiz market attack

SportsUkraine’s ice hockey ‘has no intention of giving up’ after court ruling clears way for Russia’s return

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the IIHF’s exclusion of Russian athletes was unlawful, prompting outrage from the hockey federation and several national bodies. Ukraine and leading hockey nations oppose Russia’s return, with some federations threatening to boycott next year’s world championship. Ukraine’s team says it will keep playing as it prepares for possible outcomes.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:08

Ukraine’s ice hockey ‘has no intention of giving up’ after court ruling clears way for Russia’s return
Ukraine’s ice hockey ‘has no intention of giving up’ after court ruling clears way for Russia’s return

WorldKyiv ‘torture chamber’ claim debunked: Rumors, Russia and what happened

The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell and Kateryna Hodunova examine a clash at a National Guard facility near Kyiv, the provocation at its center and how the incident became a major disinformation story.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:07

Kyiv ‘torture chamber’ claim debunked: Rumors, Russia and what happened
Kyiv ‘torture chamber’ claim debunked: Rumors, Russia and what happened
  • Fact check: How clashes on Kyiv's outskirts fueled Russian disinformation blitz
    Fact check: How clashes on Kyiv's outskirts fueled Russian disinformation blitz

    A Nov. 2 clash outside a National Guard building in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka sparked false online claims of “Azov torture chambers” and abuse of minors. Moscow-linked disinformation networks quickly amplified distorted accounts, though there is no hard evidence that Moscow instigated the unrest.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-11-06 15:18Original

EconomyElliptic says Binance hackers swapped stolen tokens for $124M in bitcoin as exchange plans more withdrawal reopenings

Elliptic says hackers who stole tokens from Binance swapped them for $124 million in bitcoin, while the exchange plans to reopen more withdrawals. Little of the stolen crypto has likely been cashed out, Elliptic says, and $2.85 billion remains frozen.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:06

Elliptic says Binance hackers swapped stolen tokens for $124M in bitcoin as exchange plans more withdrawal reopenings
Elliptic says Binance hackers swapped stolen tokens for $124M in bitcoin as exchange plans more withdrawal reopenings

PoliticsMélenchon to hold major rally for manifesto launch

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, is set to hold a major campaign rally to launch its manifesto. A poll conducted in late October placed him second ahead of next spring’s presidential election.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:06

Mélenchon to hold major rally for manifesto launch

PoliticsFirst Nation raises alarm over Ontario proposal to curb ‘obstruction’ of development

Ontario is considering changes to address what it calls “obstruction” of economic development projects. Neskantaga First Nation is concerned the proposal could affect its right to defend its homelands; an assistant law professor calls it “very vague.”

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 18:05

First Nation raises alarm over Ontario proposal to curb ‘obstruction’ of development

WorldPolice charge teenager beaten at secret site near Kyiv with assaulting officer

Police have charged 14-year-old Alexey Pekur with assaulting an officer. His father says police place the alleged attack at 4 p.m., when Pekur was at school; he says the teenager did not reach the house used as a secret detention site until about 7:25 p.m.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:04

Police charge teenager beaten at secret site near Kyiv with assaulting officer

SportsAntonio Brown avoids jail with guilty plea to lesser charge in Miami shooting

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, accused of firing at a man in Miami last year, pleaded guilty Friday to a lesser charge under an agreement that will keep him out of prison.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:00

Antonio Brown avoids jail with guilty plea to lesser charge in Miami shooting
Antonio Brown avoids jail with guilty plea to lesser charge in Miami shooting

PoliticsRepublicans pushed Supreme Court nominees through; Democrats now have votes to block them

President Donald Trump has reshaped the Supreme Court into a conservative supermajority, but now confronts a Democratic-led Senate prepared to challenge his judicial nominees.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:00

Republicans pushed Supreme Court nominees through; Democrats now have votes to block them
Republicans pushed Supreme Court nominees through; Democrats now have votes to block them
  • Schumer says Democrats will block Trump from putting a ‘rightwinger’ on Supreme Court
    Schumer says Democrats will block Trump from putting a ‘rightwinger’ on Supreme Court

    Incoming Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would reject Trump’s nominees to the Supreme Court, lower courts and his cabinet, declaring they would not allow a rightwinger onto the high court. Democrats plan to use their power in the new Congress to oppose Trump and his policies.

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    TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-06 17:40Original

PoliticsSenior prosecutor who led Trump foes investigation resigns

Jason Reding Quiñones, a senior federal prosecutor who led a wide-ranging investigation into President Donald Trump’s political opponents, has resigned from the Justice Department.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:00

Senior prosecutor who led Trump foes investigation resigns
  • US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe resigns from Justice Department
    US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe resigns from Justice Department

    Jason Reding Quinones, the US attorney for Florida’s Southern District, submitted his resignation on Friday. He had overseen and expanded a probe into Russia’s alleged support for Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. His departure comes as the administration prepares for investigations by Democrats, who won control of both chambers of Congress.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-06 17:02Original

EconomyCongo says US minerals deal should be judged by projects, not signatures

The Democratic Republic of Congo called on the United States on Friday to make concrete investments under their strategic minerals partnership. Economy Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba said the agreement’s success should be assessed by completed projects, not signed deals.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 18:00

Congo says US minerals deal should be judged by projects, not signatures
Congo says US minerals deal should be judged by projects, not signatures

CultureAmazon is making a Melania Trump TV series

Amazon plans to release a two-part Prime Video series about Melania Trump on November 20, following its documentary film about her earlier this year. The episodes cover her preparations to become first lady and her mission after the inauguration. Brett Ratner, who directed the film, directed both episodes.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 17:56

Amazon is making a Melania Trump TV series
Amazon is making a Melania Trump TV series

SportsValencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga preview, team news and predictions

Real Madrid could provisionally draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona by beating struggling Valencia. Madrid are on a seven-game winning run in all competitions, while Valencia have collected nine points from 11 matches and sit second bottom. The Opta model gives Madrid a 70.4 percent chance of victory.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 17:50

Valencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga preview, team news and predictions
Valencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga preview, team news and predictions

CultureWATCH: First look at Nat Geo’s ‘Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory’

National Geographic’s new documentary follows Bertie Gregory to Canada’s Hudson Bay, where he captures rare wolf behaviors during the harsh Arctic winter.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 17:48

WATCH: First look at Nat Geo’s ‘Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory’
WATCH: First look at Nat Geo’s ‘Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory’
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