Thailand lets tourists turn crypto into baht for spending

WORPT is targeting crypto holders from South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and South-east Asia.

House prices and incomes in Europe: Where is it getting harder to buy a home?

House prices outpaced household incomes in 17 EU countries between 2015 and 2025. The gap widened most in Portugal, while Romania saw the biggest fall in house prices relative to incomes.

Europe Today: US envoys meet Putin as Europe pushes to join Ukraine talks

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Putin over Ukraine peace talks, as Europe faces economic challenges and Nvidia enters a leadership crisis following the reported resignation of CEO Jensen Huang.

Africa Miss Universe beauty queens in limbo as US visa restrictions bite

Hall has been seeking a US visa in South Africa as other African beauty queens face similar hurdles.

Shilpa Shetty to Host Relationship Reality Show ‘Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker’ for India’s JioHotstar and Colors

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty will host “Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker,” a reality series that pushes couples in stalled or undefined relationships to decide their future, for streamer JioHotstar and Hindi-language channel Colors. The show is being billed by the two JioStar-owned

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 13, 2026

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Dolly Parton Heals the Soul on Final Recording, ‘Torn,’ With U2

The posthumous song appears on U2’s new album, Carnaval de Luz

Nigeria 2027: Between Soludo and Obi, who has Anambra voters’ ears?

Governor Charles Soludo has promised President Bola Tinubu more than half of Anambra’s votes, but Peter Obi won over 95% in his home state in 2023. Can incumbency and an APC–APGA alliance overturn that electoral loyalty?

Indian killed after eating ‘sweet’ bomb

The dead man was identified as Rajendra Barautiya, 35.

Politicians back focus on cost of living

The Government of Jersey's key priorities are passed despite concerns over a lack of "real action".

Cider makers fear future for orchards as costs grow

Producers claimed without more support, they could be forced to stop using British-grown apples.

Thousands of hectares burnt on land owned by listed Indonesian firms, study shows

A total of 2.88 million hectares of land were damaged by fire from January to October 2026.

Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds, ex-minister says

The low-cost budget carrier is grappling with high jet fuel prices and currency swings.

South Korea says Google has removed Korean coordinates from maps under export permit

The removal is one of the security conditions attached to a permit granted to export high-precision map data.

Europe could save 40% on electricity costs if solar and batteries ‘work in harmony’

“Solar is the fuel, the battery is the power plant. The whole system only becomes cheaper if these work in harmony with one another.”

Ukraine envoy row hijacks EU leaders’ first AI summit

EU leaders meet in Dublin on Friday for their first AI discussion, with Mistral’s Arthur Mensch and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton as guests. But the row over who should speak for Europe in Ukraine peace talks is set to dominate.

Latest news bulletin | November 13th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Europe’s trending travel destinations for 2027 – here's where to go according to the experts

All the industry reports are in, so which destinations in Europe are going to be trending in 2027? We take a look at the expert picks.

Children’s exposure to home wood-burning could be as significant as traffic exhaust, study suggests

Research finds highest levels of cancer-related PAH pollutants in cities that have widespread wood heating Children’s exposure to home wood-burning could be as significant as exposure to traffic exhaust, suggests new research across six European towns and cities. Scientists

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.”

‘Pop Pop’ Dives Into Radicalization and Male Fragility in the Digital Age. Its Creator Says It’s “More Topical Every Day” – and Urges Us to Join Hands.

Writer-director Dylan Stephen Levers' debut feature is a cinematic parable, premiering at Tallinn, that was partly shot at alt-right marches and is full of memes and indie spirit.

Hemley Boum: ‘Paul Biya’s Cameroon is a decaying body ruled by an empty chair’

In her latest novel, Hemley Boum offers an unflinching portrait of Cameroonian President Biya’s decades in power. In an interview, the writer examines the legacy of a regime nearing its end.

Getting ready for bombs: Europe's healthcare systems prepare for the unthinkable

As Europe prepares for the threat of wider conflict, its hospitals and healthcare systems are emerging as a critical — but still underprepared — line of defence.

Africa: UN Launches Disaster Risk Financing Platform At COP31 to Make Humanitarian Responses Faster and More Predictable

[WFP] Antalya, Türkiye -- The initiative aims to secure access to more than US$3 billion in risk financing to protect 75 million people from climate shocks by 2030.

Iran's Guards say they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain

Nov 13 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain, the first such claim of an attack on American military assets in a Gulf country since early September. The Guards said the strike was in retaliation for what they

Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds: Anthony Loke

AirAsia controls about 60 per cent of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market but is grappling with high fuel prices, currency swings and billions of ringgit in liabilities.

Africa: Dangote Raises Africa Investment to $70bn, Plans 10,000mw Power Intervention

[Leadership] President and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to increase the group's investment programme in Africa from $50 billion to about $70 billion under its Vision 2030.

Africa: Film Africa Press Release

[African Arguments] The Royal African Society Announces the Successful Conclusion of the 2026 Film Africa Festival

Africa: African Arguments Interview With Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah Ahead of COP31

[African Arguments] The 31st climate talks (COP31) began in Antalya, Türkiye on 9 November. The African Group of Negotiators (AGN), an alliance of all of the 54 countries from the continent, had submitted three agenda proposals to the UNFCCC for the conference. One concerned a

Bollywood bolsters security as underworld fears return

Africa: New Platform Aims to Get Money Moving Before Disaster Strikes

[UN News] UN agencies on Thursday launched a joint platform at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, that aims to secure access to more than $3 billion in risk financing to protect 75 million people and their livelihoods from climate shocks and natural hazards by 2030.

Africa: COP31 - Cities Rise Up the Climate Agenda As Leaders Face Demands for Action

[UN News] From flooded homes to melting Himalayan glaciers, the human cost of climate change took centre stage at COP31 on Thursday, as world leaders turned their attention to protecting cities and vulnerable communities, while activists challenged governments to do more.

Africa: Africa-Asia - Turning Demographic Change Into Opportunity

[IPS] Addis Ababa & Cape Town, South Africa -- Although Africa and Asia face different demographic challenges, they share a common imperative: ensuring that legislation, policies and budgets translate into tangible improvements in people's lives.

Africa: COP31 - New Research Ties Extreme Weather and Mental Health Challenges in Africa

[IPS] Antalya, Türkiye & Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Floods. Extreme heat. Droughts. African communities have experienced it all and more.

Dolly Parton’s Last Recorded Song Released: Listen to Her Passionate Performance on U2’s ‘Torn’

Dolly Parton’s last words have arrived. The iconic singer’s last recorded vocals have been released on “Torn,” the final track on U2’s just-released album “Carnaval de Luz.” On the song, Parton and Bono sing about what seems to be a metaphor for our country’s politically

5 Funniest 'Peanuts' Comics About Food Only Charles Schulz Could Come Up With

Here's the World Famous Gastronomer reading 50 years of food gags

World is now in ‘age of electricity’, energy agency chief says at Cop31

Exclusive: Fossil fuels no longer dominant energy source, IEA leader says, as summit considers electrification pledge The world has left behind the age of coal, oil and gas and is now firmly in “the age of electricity”, the world’s leading energy economist has said. Fatih

‘I spend less, that’s all that matters’: life in the world’s most electrified countries

Owning an electric car, driving an electric motorbike taxi, riding scooters – we speak to people in Oslo, Kigali and Shanghai about their everyday routines The race to electrification has emerged as a key theme of this year’s UN climate summit: increasing the use of electricity

Africa: Law Ahead of Opinion? Abortion Law and Public Morality in 38 African Countries

[Afrobarometer] Where the law has gone furthest, it has moved well ahead of what the public morally accepts.

Africa: El Niño Threatens Health, Too - Early Warnings Done Right Can Save Lives

[The Conversation Africa] As communities around the world shore up their infrastructure in anticipation of one of the most powerful El Niños on record in late 2026 and early 2027, they need to think about rising health risks, too - and include them in early weather warnings.

Africa: Black Rhinos Are Mostly Loners, but Not Always - Why This Matters for Saving the Species

[The Conversation Africa] Black rhinos are notoriously aggressive, not just to humans, but also to their fellow black rhinos. Aggression is so prevalent that injuries sustained after fighting with another black rhino are a common cause of death. Because of this aggression and

Japan's Sanae Takaichi to attend APEC in first China trip as PM

This will be Sanae Takaichi's first trip to China since becoming Japan's prime minister in October last year.

Feid Previews New Song With Snoop Dogg at Latin Grammys

The Colombian reggaeton star performed alongside Divino, Lil Supa, Baby Ranks, and DJ Premier

Malaysia says probing Megaspeed subsidiary over possible AI chip diversion

SpeedMatrix, a Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore-based cloud computing firm Megaspeed, is a tenant at data centres in Malaysia.

Malaysia PM Anwar yet to accept Loke’s resignation as transport minister

Anwar praised the DAP chief's performance in Cabinet, singling him out as hardworking and trustworthy. However, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, dismissed the developments as political theatrics.

Nationally and in Melaka, firebrand UMNO Youth chief Akmal Saleh puts on two different faces

He is praised by residents for tackling everyday problems but his race-centred remarks continue to stir controversy.

Delhi overtakes Lahore as world’s most polluted city as air quality drops

Air quality index in Delhi was “hazardous” at 334, making it the most polluted global major city.

Delhi overtakes Lahore as world's most polluted city as air quality drops

NEW DELHI, Nov 13 - India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility dropping as smog blanketed the city of 20 million people.