COP31 is once again shying away from a fossil fuel exit but one European country is taking the leap
Transitioning away from fossil fuels appears to have become an elephant in the room as the first week of COP31 wraps up.
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Vietnam real trade test lies beyond Trump’s tariffs
As US President Donald Trump heads to Manila for the ASEAN Summit, then on to Shenzhen to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at APEC, Southeast Asian exporters are watching every tariff signal. They should be watching their own factory floors just as closely. With a temporary
Latest news bulletin | November 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Five Alpine destinations you can reach on new train routes this winter
From the French Alps to Austria’s historic mountain towns, these destinations offer everything from challenging ski runs to snowy walks, cosy restaurants and city sightseeing – with new and upgraded rail services making the journey easier.
Modern Fairy Tale ‘Mo Amor’ Explores Identity, Transformation and Love in All Its Forms
Estonian director Eeva Mägi is back at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest with her tender new film about a photographer, Princess Niina and her three suitors: The Mentor, The Writer and The Stonemason.
Malaysia ex-PM Najib’s 8-hour movement outside residence complied with house arrest SOP: Prisons Dept
He went for a medical appointment, performed Friday prayers and attended a counselling session.
Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says
Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.
Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say
MANILA, Nov 14 - Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in Manila, two people familiar with the planning said, marking the first summit of the \"Quad\" nations in two years.
‘Cookie Queens’ Director Says Girl Scout Cookies Were “A Delicious Way In” to a Larger Conversation (Video)
Alysa Nahmias recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about her life-affirming documentary, which premiered at Sundance, won the audience award at SXSW and is now the year's highest-grossing non-celebrity doc.
South Korea should not fear China's rise, foreign minister says
"We should neither have an unfounded fear of China's rise nor underestimate its capabilities and potential," South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said, a day after meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.
Pokémon Go Wild Area 2026 event schedule, habitat spawns, and bonuses
Here's everything you need to know about Pokémon Go's Wild Area 2026 event, including the habitats, spawns, and bonuses.
How to get mighty Pokémon in Pokémon Go
Special "mighty" Pokémon appear during the Wild Area event. We explain what they are, their special moves, and a mighty Pokémon list to target.
How to get Go Safari Balls in Pokémon Go
As part of the “Wild Area: Global” Pokémon Go event, you can get Go Safari Balls, which have a high catch rate. We explain how to get more in our guide.
Democrat flips Alaska governor's office
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is projected to win the Alaska governor’s office, becoming the first Democrat to win the office in more than 20 years, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, defeated Republican Bernadette Wilson and two others in
25 Years Later, Frodo’s Best Lord of the Ring Quote Proves He's the Ultimate Fantasy Hero
The Lord of the Rings is full of profound quotes, but Frodo's best one shows why he’s fantasy's greatest hero.
Ethereum’s ERC-8415 tests tokenization’s ownership gap
On November 23, OKXICE, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange, plans to let eligible US investors trade tokenized securities around the clock. Most of the companies in its original proposed stock lineup have
South Korea should not fear China’s rise, foreign minister says
He urged deeper cooperation ahead of a regional summit in China next week.
Philippine court takes step towards preacher's US extradition
Arrested in 2024, self-proclaimed "Son of God" Apollo Quiboloy is currently being held without bail in a Philippine prison while on trial for a separate charge of human trafficking.
Noel Fielding Says He Regrets ‘Horrible’ Jokes He Made With Russell Brand After Old Clip Resurfaces
The Great British Bake Off presenter commented on the actor for the first time after Brand was jailed for rape and sexual assault
Yale scientists reveal what really slows aging and what doesn't
Yale researchers have discovered that certain prescription drugs, healthy diets, and exercise can measurably slow biological aging, while popular anti-aging supplements appear largely ineffective. Their analysis of 51 studies could transform how scientists evaluate anti-aging
US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: Report
The reported decision by the Americas branch of the World Health Organization comes as the US battles the highest number of measles cases it has seen in more than three decades.
AI company behind FAA's SMART tool denies link to ground stop, Duffy confirms
Air Space Intelligence (ASI), the company behind a recently deployed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AI tool, denied any link to the nationwide ground stop issued Friday afternoon. “The current ground stop is not based on or a result of the SMART system, any product of
Weather sovereignty: the new geopolitics of atmospheric intervention
As private capital moves into solar geoengineering and Washington and Beijing begin framing atmospheric modification as a matter of national security, the capacity to cool the planet could become a new arena of great-power competition detrimental to the Global South.
What we know about the longest ground stop since 9/11
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack or a Microsoft outage.
Duffy, Mullin call for $50B air travel 'overhaul' in fiery ground stop briefing
Trump administration officials reupped their calls for a multi-billion-dollar investment into updating the U.S.'s "incredibly old" air traffic control systems, calling out Congress for "[kicking] the can down the road" on improvements they argued could have prevented Friday
Amid Flight Stop, Ari Emanuel Slams Pete Buttigieg for Making ‘Zero Progress’ Modernizing FAA: ‘You Left a Failing System in Place’
As the nation’s air traffic ground to a halt Friday afternoon amid an FAA ground stop, Ari Emanuel had strong words for former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. The WME executive chairman posted on X, “No one’s hands are clean here. However, Mr. Secretary Buttigieg, you
5,000-year-old skulls reveal a disturbing secret of ancient Egypt's first kings
A 5,000-year-old mystery surrounding the tombs of Egypt’s first kings has taken a disturbing turn. Scientists reexamining 46 ancient skulls discovered evidence of potentially fatal head injuries in 18, suggesting that at least 39% of those studied may have been deliberately
Michael Mann Seeks to Reclaim Rights to Original ‘Heat’ Screenplay
Michael Mann, who is set to begin shooting the long-awaited “Heat 2” in January, is in a legal dispute with New Regency as he seeks to reclaim the copyright to his screenplay for the original film. New Regency produced “Heat,” released in 1995. The company filed a lawsuit on
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Kick Off as Planned Amid FAA Grounding Flights Debacle
There will be no changes to the artists set to appear and perform
Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump will raise nuclear-arms reduction at a meeting in China next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President XiJinping, the White House said on Friday. "He will discuss
The role of social relationships in scaling agricultural innovations: A dimension that remains underreported in research
A study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems reveals that, although partnerships and institutional collaboration feature prominently in climate-oriented agricultural research, their relationship with the scaling of innovations is rarely explicitly documented. The
20 Years Later, A Classic Nintendo DS Puzzle Game Officially Returns
Level-5 is remaking the classic Nintendo DS puzzle game Professor Layton and the Curious Village and it's due out in 2027
5 Takeaways From China’s Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival
Beyond Tony Leung Ka Fai’s win and a big night for local hits, a week of seminars and workshops showed how China’s industry is thinking about AI, global audiences and young talent.
Airspace reopened after nationwide ground stop
The nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration Friday afternoon has been lifted, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed. "At 8:15 tonight Eastern Time, we've opened up the airspace," Duffy said to reporters in the White House briefing room
Shane Gillis Grades His Own Mediocre ‘SNL’ Monologue a C Minus
The comedian called women who wear workout clothes at the gym "whores" on Saturday Night Live
Forcing yourself to smile can actually make you miserable
Smiling may not always make you happier, and new research suggests that forcing yourself to smile repeatedly could actually make you feel worse. In a University of Florida study involving more than 1,100 participants, researchers discovered that while a single artificial smile
'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”.
AFM Dealmakers, Talent Agents and Hollywood Stars Left Stranded by Nationwide Flight Stoppage
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a halt on all U.S. flights on Friday at around 1 p.m. PT and didn’t lift the order until approximately four hours later. With the American Film Market, the Governors Awards and numerous FYC panels scheduled over the next several days,
New Regency Sues Michael Mann to Retain Rights to ‘Heat’
The production company is challenging the director's attempts to reclaim rights to the screenplay.
Trump, Putin and Xi to meet in first trilateral meeting between leaders
President Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China next week, marking the first-ever trilateral meeting between the three leaders. Trump will be in
Kamal Khera Named New Canadian Consul General In Los Angeles, Will Meet With Studios
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new Consul General in Los Angeles, who says she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of unity between Canada and the U.S. The Honourable Kamal Khera was introduced as Canada’s Consul General in Los Angeles on Thursday night at a
Heavier-than-expected electron behavior may explain slower electrical flow in alpha-gallium oxide
Power electronic devices help control the flow of electricity and convert it into forms needed by different machines, such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and industrial equipment. Some electrical energy is lost as heat during this process, reducing efficiency
Trump, Xi, Putin to hold historic meeting in China: White House
US officials say President Donald Trump plans to discuss nuclear arms reductions and the war in Iran with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, in what would be an unprecedented trilateral meeting.
Rubio, off script, leans into inspiring vision for America as 2028 speculation grows
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promoted an inspirational view of the United States during remarks at a conservative law conference Friday, invoking the image of a country where an ambitious attitude binds Americans — striving toward living up to the founding ideals Rubio’s
Scientists capture electrons making seemingly impossible quantum jumps
Scientists have captured electrons making seemingly impossible jumps across forbidden energy gaps in graphene, with some transitions occurring at a remarkable 100% probability. The breakthrough offers an unprecedented look at quantum behavior and could help unlock a new
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Kanye West Settles Lawsuit Over Sample Blocked by Descendant of Holocaust Survivors
The German singer-songwriter said she refused to let West, nown known as Ye, sample her song because of his antisemitic remarks