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Mercedes-Benz halts new investment in German plants, considers closures
The Stuttgart carmaker is temporarily halting all further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are looming, increasing pressure on staff, works council and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also announced major savings programmes.
Russia and Iran criticise US Caspian task force as study outlines joint sanction evasion
After CENTCOM affirmed it would maintain the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and block the IRGC’s land and Caspian routes, Russia called this special taskforce a 'clear violation of international law'. At the same time, the Institute for the Study of War devoted its
FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal
Gianni Infantino and local organisers say preparations are continuing for the 19 November kick-off of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tournament, with FIFA expected to decide on a replacement for the US team. US Soccer decided to withdraw its team based on US travel
Russia plays down peace talks with Europe after Witkoff raises hopes of breakthrough
After Steve Witkoff raised hopes that Europeans and Russians would soon sit at the same time, Moscow minimised the prospect and said Europe should cease military support for Ukraine.
France to spearhead new AI defence resilience centre with partner nations
The centre will be based the northwestern French city of Rennes and aims to gain NATO recognition, according to France's Ministry of Armed Forces.
“The rules-based international order is breaking down,” Thailand’s Foreign Minister warns
Thailand is a “geopolitically safe zone” “in a world where we see the rules based international order breaking down,” Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister tells Euronews in a wide-ranging interview in Bangkok.
Commission set to approve Hungary’s €10bn in post-pandemic recovery fund next week
Hungary is on course to receive almost €10 billion in EU recovery funds frozen under Viktor Orbán, after Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government pushed through sweeping rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms.
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Antibiotic-resistant infections hit 400 a week in England despite falling drug use
New figures show drug-resistant bloodstream infections rose by nearly 17% since 2019, highlighting the challenge facing the UK’s efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
The EU sealed a migration deal with Nigeria. But what did Abuja get in return?
Nigerian media have reported that EU officials in Abuja pledged €100 million in funding, but the European Commission insists the deal is not “a transactional exchange of concessions.”
What is next for Nvidia after CEO Jensen Huang resigns?
The AI chip giant has no leader in waiting, may lose its voice in Washington, and has big bets in Europe that its founder championed in person.
Gunman kills one and barricades himself in building after gym shooting in Washington, DC
The gunman first shot and killed a person in a gym, then continued firing after reaching the street. According to police, he then barricaded himself in a building.
Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early on Thursday 12 November, killing six people, including a doctor, and injuring at least 27 others, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Uzbekistan calls for shared early warnings and climate finance across Central Asia at COP31
The proposed framework also covers restoring degraded land and tackling dust storms as the region faces growing water pressure.
Europe tells Russia: Our security architecture is for us to decide
European leaders have pushed back against Russia's attempt to revise the continent's security architecture as part of the Ukraine peace talks.
European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children
At least 20,651 cases of deported Ukrainian children have been confirmed, about 1.6 million remain under Russian occupation. During debates several MPs called Russia's policy towards Ukrainian children 'genocide'.
Russia: Soldier killed in car explosion in Saint Petersburg
A Russian serviceman was killed when his car exploded in Saint Petersburg on Thursday. Investigators have opened a murder inquiry, while local media report that another person was injured.
Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang?
Footage shows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang alongside Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman at the centre of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation targeting him.
Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.
When should you leave for the airport? This app can tell you exactly when
Flighty will keep track of traffic conditions and public holidays that might affect your travel times, sending an alert 20 minutes before you need to leave.
Jensen Huang quits Nvidia after 33 years amid alleged Chinese spy scandal
Shareholders are suing the AI chip giant, and US lawmakers want answers about his links to Beijing.
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.
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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.
US envoys head to meet Zelensky after talks with Putin in Moscow
US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks.
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.