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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang resigns over relationship with suspected Chinese spy
Finance chief Colette Kress will run the AI chip giant on an interim basis as its shares tumble.
Cityscape Qatar showcases plans for twin towers and a cooled shopping street on Lusail’s waterfront
Plans on show at Cityscape Qatar in Doha included more than 600 apartments at Lusail Marina and a waterfront street designed for pedestrians. Developers and architects discussed how to keep building costs down and make it easier for residents to get around on foot in summer.
EU defence start-ups face funding and bureaucracy traps, MEPs warn
Europe's rearmament ambitions face another hurdle after MEPs overwhelmingly backed a damning report exposing two major obstacles holding back defence start-ups and SMEs from bringing new technologies to market.
MEPs back voting rights for new mothers – but fathers miss out
The new rule lets only female MEPs delegate their vote around childbirth, raising questions about gender equality among lawmakers.
A warning from the Arctic? New study links melting sea ice to future summer droughts in Europe
A new study has found that reduced winter sea ice in the Barents and Kara seas could be linked to more summer drought across a wide area of Eurasia.
LEGO shop BrickLink downed by 'unusual activity' on its website
The popular online LEGO marketplace was taken down on 5 November and remains offline as a precaution while the company investigates the incident.
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.
Bomb threats hit schools in Italy and France as Macron says too soon to blame foreign powers
Rome is drawing up rules to stop hoax emails from emptying classrooms, but the centre-left refuses to hand ministers a “blank cheque”.
Cristiano Ronaldo launches production of first TV series 'Day 1s' with director Matthew Vaughn
The Portuguese player announced on social media the start of production of the series "Day 1s", one of the first major projects from UR·MARV Studios, a company founded by CR7 in partnership with director Matthew Vaughn.
Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.
'Open Secret’: Documentary on convicted rapist Russell Brand coming to Netflix
Netflix is set to release a new documentary tomorrow, which will look at Russell Brand’s career and crimes. The British comedian was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday 9 November.
EU spent €8.7bn on Russian Arctic LNG in 2026, as import ban looms
The EU is still the main customer of one of Russia's flagship Arctic gas projects, the Yamal pipeline, despite Brussels repeatedly touting the end of reliance on Russian fossil fuels.
Two guards collapse beside Macron during official welcoming ceremony
Two French soldiers collapsed while standing guard at the Élysée Palace as President Emmanuel Macron prepared to welcome his Slovak counterpart, Peter Pellegrini, in Paris.
Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
BMI alone misses obesity diagnoses, international study finds
A study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity, potentially exposing patients to inappropriate treatment.
Doomsday study calculated humanity's end on Friday 13 November 2026
According to a study, the end of the world was supposed to come on 13 November. It sounds dramatic and would be quite urgent – if the study were not already "outdated". Still, it is fascinating.
India has just been named destination of the year for 2027 – here’s where to go
Announced annually by Travel + Leisure since 2014, India follows in the footsteps of previous destinations of the year including Brazil, Thailand and Costa Rica.
Russian officer killed by car bomb in St Petersburg as murder investigation begins
Kyiv rarely claims responsibility for such attacks on Russian troops, but Ukrainian forces have previously used similar blasts to show that Russia’s security services are vulnerable.
Baby buried in dog crate in US found alive after 24 hours
Cool temperatures and a towel that created an air pocket probably kept him alive, according to the local sheriff.
Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding
Flooding at a chimpanzee sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, has made it difficult for staff to reach some of the animals. Workers have turned to drones to deliver food, including bananas, while large parts of the property remain underwater.
Ranked: The world's 10 quietest cities to visit in 2027 – and all are in Europe
Europe sweeps a new ranking of the world’s quietest cities, with Italian destinations featuring three times in the top 10. Here’s where to go to escape the noise.
UK economy grows 0.7% in third quarter as AI demand lifts output
Britain’s economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, in line with expectations. Computer programming and consultancy helped drive growth as demand for AI and cloud computing rose, while the Iran war pushed up energy costs.
Why are Northern Europeans snubbing EPSO and the EU institutions?
German, Finnish, Dutch and other Nordic graduates are not interested in EU careers, as new figures from the EPSO competition show that northern Europeans are largely staying away. Is Brussels doing enough to compete with stronger national labour markets?
Merz urges EU to stand firm on carbon market reforms despite growing opposition
The German Chancellor has warned against weakening the EU's carbon market, insisting that businesses need predictable carbon prices despite mounting pressure from member states and his own economy minister.
Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
Europe's Hera spacecraft begins close inspections of asteroid in planetary defence mission
The European Space Agency’s Hera mission is studying how the asteroid Dimorphos’ course was affected following NASA’s 2022 mission to ram it as they explore planetary defence solutions.
Zelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions
Ukraine says renewed speed restrictions on Starshield, the military version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service, are disrupting drone interceptions across the front line, weeks after similar limits were lifted.
Trump's upgrade of US-led AI alliance runs into European resistance
The US wants to turn Pax Silica, its AI supply chain alliance, into a wider economic security pact, to be endorsed in San Francisco on Sunday. EU countries have raised concerns, citing vague definitions, a terminology clash over superintelligence and risks to their regulatory
‘New gateway to Antarctica’: World’s southernmost hotel opens in Chile
Luxury cruise line Silversea has opened The Cormorant at 55 South – a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, where passengers will stay on an Antarctica fly cruise itinerary.
Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit
Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.
Is Nvidia's Jensen Huang too big to fail? Why a replacement is difficult and the impact on AI
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang is under investigation. What long-term impact could it have on AI and China?
There's 'not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert
University College Cork professor Louise Firth believes 2026 was a "turning point" on global warming, as Europe suffered extreme weather conditions during summer and a fuel crisis.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru
The Holy Father starts in Lima the final stage of his Latin American tour: a six-day visit to the country where he served for decades, reaffirming his bond with Peru and urging just healing of past wounds.
Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow seeking Putin's 'blessing' to bring Europe into Ukraine peace talks
Steve Witkoff is making his tenth visit to Russia since Donald Trump's return to the White House, alongside Jared Kushner, as Washington seeks Vladimir Putin's approval to bring European representatives into Ukraine peace negotiations.
US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped
Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ becomes one of the most watched docs of 2026
The film which Israel is treating as a national security crisis has become one of year’s most watched documentaries. 'NAZA' details “the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza” and has been seen by more than 1.5 million people in less
Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset
His margin of fewer than 5,000 votes caps a midterm wave that has handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.
Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, EU justice chief vows
Infinitely scrolling and influencers opaquely peddling products could be a thing of the past, as Brussels has proposed a crackdown against harmful e-commerce platforms and insidious online practices.
Irma P. Hall, former teacher and star of 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers', dies aged 91
Hall's acting career saw her star opposite Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, as well as work with directors including Michael Mann, Clint Eastwood, the Coen brothers and Werner Herzog.
European tech shares fall as Nvidia board weighs ousting Jensen Huang
European chip stocks fell after Nvidia slid 8.6% in after-hours trading on reports that its board was preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang. In Frankfurt, the DAX topped 27,000 for the first time as Siemens rallied on record profits.
Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets
Cologne welcomes the 2026 carnival season as thousands gather for music, costumes and celebrations despite wet weather.
200 battles in 11 hours: Inside the record-setting freestyle feat of Spanish rapper Gazir
The rapper, who set a Guinness World Record for freestyle rapping in early November, says he "trained like an athlete" and burned around 3,000 calories during the event.
Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin after Russia peace talks
The Ukrainian president is expected to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where they will brief him on the latest peace talks with Russia.
From Abu Dhabi to Dublin via Moscow: peace talks and a row over who speaks for Europe
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition, leaders from across the world are flocking to Dublin for the European Political Community summit, where the war in Ukraine looms large, while the latest EU-UK draft statement significantly
Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington tells US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group to maintain silence and respect after they take photos and are heard laughing.
Why did a day off for Finland's embassy in Australia go viral?
Sleuths shared their "despair" when Finland's embassy in Australia's capital closed for 24 hours to hold a planning day and expressed "relief" when it reopened.
Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years
Riot police clashed with masked protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, leaving more than 70 people arrested, as unions and employers gave opposing verdicts on the walkout.
Nvidia board weighs Jensen Huang’s future as reports emerge of second affair
The report of a second affair follows Huang admitting to having a relationship with Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed.
Europe Today: Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin
European leaders gather in Dublin for the European Political Community summit after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi produced a prisoner exchange but no ceasefire. US envoys head to Moscow, then to Zelenskyy. We also hear from the EU justice chief Michael McGrath and