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• Mural festival colors the walls of Mitla
  San Pablo Villa de Mitla.— Every step through the Magical Town of Villa de Mitla, in Oaxaca, is accompanied by living history, adobe houses, the fretwork patterns of the archaeological zone as the i…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-15T07:37:18Z
• Russian forces attack industrial facility in Kirovohrad region, causing fires
  Russian forces attacked an industrial infrastructure facility in the Kirovohrad region, causing fires to break out.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T07:35:00Z
• Germany news: Germany holds national day of remembrance
  Events are being held for Volkstrauertag, a day commemorating victims of war and oppression. Meanwhile, experts say the country is headed for a budget crisis. DW has more.
  DW europe 2026-11-15T07:23:00Z
• Russia’s Nizhnekamsk comes under massive drone attack, injuries reported
  Emergency and response teams are working at the sites
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T07:22:20Z
• Air defense neutralizes 106 of 132 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine
  Air defense forces neutralized 106 drones used by the Russian military to attack Ukraine overnight on November 15.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T07:16:00Z
• Zelenskyy questions SpaceX over reported Starshield speed restrictions
  The restrictions have been directly affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian jet-powered attack drones, Zelenskyy said in an address at the European Political Community summit in Dublin earlie…
  Euronews europe 2026-11-15T07:15:50Z
• South Korea calms fears over 260,000 Nvidia chip order after Jensen Huang’s exit
  The South Korean government said Nvidia’s existing partnership commitments to Seoul remain intact despite disgraced CEO Jensen Huang’s departure from the artificial intelligence giant. However, un…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T07:13:34Z
• ASEAN summit: Who's attending and what's at stake?
  Energy disruptions resulting from the US-Israel war on Iran are a key issue for the import-dependent bloc.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T07:11:24Z
• How alias Raúl, one of the successors to drug lord Fito, operated within the power structure of Los Choneros in Ecuador
  The capture of Heráclito Sánchez Zambrano, alias Raúl, identified by Ecuadorian authorities as one of the operational successors of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, revealed the efforts o…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:06:01Z
• World leaders opened the ASEAN summit in Manila, focused on energy security and pressure from China.
  More than 20 leaders of global powers will gather starting this Sunday in Manila for the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marked by the visit of the President of the Unite…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:05:00Z
• 'Is this a cyberattack?' Grounded flights, a Microsoft outage and AI chaos fuel cybersecurity fears
  A series of unsettling disruptions, from tech stock turbulence and Microsoft outages to a nationwide grounding of flights, has left millions wondering whether the world’s increasingly interconnected…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-15T07:04:31Z
• The Israeli army killed a Hamas military leader in southern Gaza
  The Israeli Army reported that it attacked a senior commander of Hamas's military wing in the southern Gaza Strip this Sunday. Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade of the Al-Qassam Brigade…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T07:02:59Z
• Dubai, Abu Dhabi property markets could gain if Trump’s midterm losses help end Iran war
  The United Arab Emirates, a favoured destination for foreign property investment, could see support for housing demand and prices if heavy midterm losses for US President Donald Trump’s Republican P…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T07:00:09Z
• US seeking 24-year jail term for Nikhil Gupta over alleged Pannun murder plot, defence wants 12 years
  In a letter addressed to the judge, Victor Marrero, Gupta expressed regret for his role in the purported assassination plot.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:52:24Z
• Private house catches fire following enemy attack in Dnipro district
  A private house caught fire in Dnipro district following a drone attack.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T06:52:00Z
• US's longest aircraft stoppage in 25 years: Why a problem on the ground affected flights thousands of miles away
  President Donald Trump-led administration blamed the disruption on a botched attempt to replace decades-old copper wire communication lines.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:51:17Z
• Working to formalise Quad leaders’ summit next week: US official
  Working to formalise Quad leaders’ summit next week: US official
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:50:37Z
• Israel: Making the Holy Land burn
  For all its greenwashing, the Zionist state has ecologically devastated Palestine more than anyone else.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T06:49:14Z
• Russian forces strike port administration, power substation in Chernomorsk
  Russian forces also struck a cargo ship at sea that was carrying military and dual-use supplies for Ukrainian forces to the port of Odessa
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T06:47:01Z
• The French Republic’s forgotten promise of equality
  French youth learn in school about the Revolution’s values but they do not see them reflected in their own reality.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T06:44:27Z
• ‘We’d be friends if it weren't for politics': Biden recounts Trump's message after 2024 bid in new memoir
  In his memoir “Promise Me, America”, Biden wrote about a letter from Trump containing some rare words of appreciation after a fiercely-contested 2024 election.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:42:26Z
• Judge temporarily blocks Donald Trump's plan to close Washington golf course for renovation
  US District Judge Ana C. Reyes barred the government from closing East Potomac Park for a planned 15-month golf course overhaul.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:42:06Z
• Uzbek national sentenced to 16 months for funding Syria-based terrorist group
  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- An Uzbek national in South Korea has been sentenced t...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-15T06:36:23Z
• Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region more than 10 times since evening, damaging homes, transport infrastructure
  Russian forces attacked four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 10 times since the evening, damaging residential buildings, a store, and transport infrastructure.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T06:34:00Z
• Anthony Albanese welcomes Trump-Xi-Putin summit – even as European leaders express reservations
  ‘We think dialogue is a good thing,’ Australian PM says after German chancellor urges the US to work with Europe for peace in Ukraine Australia has endorsed this week’s historic summit between D…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-15T06:22:32Z
• Government reports alleged irregularities in temporary location zone in Putumayo: warns of lack of legalization of 13 billion pesos
  Dapre noted that the contract provided for the care of 200 people, but only 99 were admitted and currently around 50 would remain.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-15T06:20:37Z
• Machado focused on consultation for the transition and political prisoners: What is the strategy?
  Away from large mass events, Machado focuses on citizen outreach and demanding the release of political prisoners. Photo: Vente Venezuela Since her return to the country was announced on October 25, …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-11-15T06:20:00Z
• Russian army loses another 2,230 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
  The total estimated combat losses of Russian military personnel from February 24, 2022, to November 15, 2026, have reached approximately 1,622,860, including 2,230 troops lost by the enemy over the pa…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T06:17:00Z
• Unprotected childhood between family abuse and a public system without resources
  The presence of children asking for money on the streets of Caracas and other cities in the country, the murder in Miranda state of a child who had been recruited by a criminal gang, and the disappear…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-11-15T06:15:00Z
• Secret votes and vetoes: How will the next UN chief be picked?
  With no frontrunner for the job, eight candidates are vying for the UN Security Council's recommendation.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T06:11:00Z
• The protests in Europe reveal a complicated generational clash
  Sébastien Ducros, a French data analyst who supports the numerous student protests that have spread across his country, pointed to an obvious culprit for the lack of public funds to repair dilapidate…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T06:09:26Z
• UN Human Rights Office considers supporting future evacuations
  The office’s spokesperson, Shabia Mantoo, said the organization would carefully assess what support it could offer in the event of further evacuations
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T06:07:55Z
• Iran has up to 2,500 missiles despite US-Israel strikes, can target Washington allies if war resumes: Report
  The assessment appears to contradict earlier claims by the Donald Trump administration about the extent of damage inflicted on Iran's military capabilities.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T06:07:43Z
• Iran strikes by UAVs radar infrastructure at US military base in Bahrain - IRGC
  The US air defense radar system at the Al-Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain was targeted by six drones
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T06:05:14Z
• One killed, four more wounded in Ukraine attack on Russia’s Taganrog - governor
  All of the victims have been hospitalized, Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar said
  TASS russia 2026-11-15T06:03:15Z
• World’s top court to rule if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya
  International court of justice has never before found a state guilty of genocide, and ruling will have implications for case against Israel The world’s top court will deliver a judgment this week on…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-15T06:00:05Z
• Planned asylum seeker detention centre next to Oxfordshire sewage works criticised
  Thames Water says detainees at proposed accommodation should expect to experience insect swarms and strong smells A Home Office plan to build asylum seeker detention facilities next to a sewage pump i…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-15T06:00:05Z
• How Iran used US troops’ digital footprints to hit Mideast bases for billions in damage
  When Iran’s military planners prepared to hit American bases in the Middle East, they relied on intelligence from an unlikely source: US service members themselves. According to security experts and…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T05:57:18Z
• Israel strikes Hamas military wing, killing senior commander
  Israel has carried out a strike against Hamas's military wing, killing a senior commander and injuring several other people.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T05:52:00Z
• Russians strike Zaporizhzhia eight times, injuring five people, including an elderly woman
  Russian forces carried out eight strikes on Zaporizhzhia, injuring five people, including an elderly woman. A fire broke out in an apartment building.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T05:38:00Z
• Could universal basic income be part of the solution in an AI economy?
  The scale of the economic disruption caused by AI has led even conservative politicians to talk about universal basic income. But economists are not convinced, and campaigners think we need to ask dee…
  DW europe 2026-11-15T05:36:00Z
• Trump claims US hasn't 'lost a soldier in five months' despite multiple reported deaths in Iran war
  Trump defended the US campaign against Iran by saying no American soldiers had died in five months, even though several death have been reported since July.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T05:21:14Z
• Hong Kong must expand trade, not wait for ‘luck’ as AI exports could slow: commerce chief
  Hong Kong must proactively expand trade networks and not “wait for luck to come our way”, as the recent growth in artificial intelligence exports may gradually slow down, the city’s commerce min…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T05:20:11Z
• Program to relocate cultural workers from Russian regions to so-called LPR fails – Regional Administration
  A program intended to relocate cultural workers from Russian regions to the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" (LPR) has proven ineffective.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T05:16:00Z
• Iran claimed a new drone attack against a US Army radar in Bahrain
  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked a U.S. air defense radar with six drones at the Al Riffa helicopter base in Bahrain, in what it described as a second round of retaliation for Am…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T05:07:30Z
• Dismantling the CJNG remains a priority, Ambassador Johnson asserts; he celebrates the arrest of a member of "Los R's"
  "Dismantling cartels and terrorist organizations like the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) remains a priority," said the United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson. In a message posted on …
  El Universal latam 2026-11-15T05:06:14Z
• Francophone summit opens in Cambodia amid Rwanda-DR Congo rift
  Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda clash over who should lead the organisation of French-speaking nations.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T05:05:02Z
• Is Italy the Model for Europe’s Future?
  Over more than a quarter-century, I’ve watched Europe’s politics become more like Italy’s, with all the resulting instability, as the far right came in from the cold.
  NYT us 2026-11-15T05:01:24Z
• In Europe, an Emboldened Iran Contributes to a Sense of Anxiety
  Prosecutors and government officials believe Iran or its proxies are behind a series of security breaches and threats in Britain and Europe, unsettling the region.
  NYT us 2026-11-15T05:01:19Z
• What will Nvidia’s post-Huang era look like?
  The chip company has only itself to blame for a long list of adversaries
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:14Z
• 'Low fire, low hire' job market hurts US and UK productivity
  Sluggish rates of hiring, resignations and job-switching may lead to long-term damage, say economists
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:13Z
• EU banking watchdog veers away from single deposit insurance scheme
  Chair of European Banking Authority working on alternative ways to free up more cross-border lending
  ft markets 2026-11-15T05:00:13Z
• Sadiq Khan backs keeping City of London police independent from the Met
  London mayor opposes merger backed by Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:13Z
• Martin Wolf on the US midterms: Trump loses. European populism lives on
  The FT’s chief economics commentator speaks to Timothy Garton Ash, professor of European Studies emeritus at the University of Oxford
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:13Z
• Malaysian plan to let refugees work spurs advocates’ call for safeguards
  Malaysia’s plans to allow registered refugees to work legally have raised hopes among their communities that have long relied on precarious informal employment to survive, even as Thailand’s exper…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-15T05:00:09Z
• Data centre construction stocks lose $4.2tn as boom in AI trade unravels
  Shares in AI ‘picks and shovels’ companies hit hard by tech sell-off
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• Huang's downfall shows human judgment is not all it's cracked up to be
  The quality that sets us apart from machines has been absent during implosion by former Nvidia boss
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• The long and winding road to Dubai’s supermarket shelves
  The United Arab Emirates’ shipping woes stemming from Iran war stoke dreams of farming in the desert
  ft markets 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• Brookfield and KKR vie over $700mn deal for Gulf retailer Eyewa
  Private capital firms in advanced talks to acquire majority stake in eyewear chain after Middle East deal drought
  ft markets 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• France’s once best hope of stopping Marine Le Pen is losing ground
  Former prime minister Édouard Philippe struggles in a crowded field as the far-right candidate leads race for the Élysée
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• We must make parliament's historic buildings safe — but not like this
  Soaring costs and delays should be tackled with a swift review and clearer objections
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• Samsung conquered AI chips. Now it wants to build data centres
  South Korean conglomerate hopes to replicate success with semiconductors across its sprawling portfolio of businesses
  ft uk 2026-11-15T05:00:04Z
• Tennis's season finale takes centre stage in Turin
  The Piedmont capital has turned the ATP Finals, running from today until 22 November, into a citywide celebration. Only the world's top eight players qualify to compete for the final trophy of the yea…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-15T05:00:00Z
• "Perhaps we will see October 25 of this year as the beginning of the end of the global democratic recession"
  Larry Diamond, a renowned international expert, says in an interview that several recent events could indicate a shift in the pattern in favor of democracy around the world.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-15T04:57:14Z
• Iran Attacks Bahrain as Conflict Escalates
  The island kingdom, repeatedly hit by Tehran since the start of the war, warned the public to take cover during morning attack.
  WSJ us 2026-11-15T04:53:00Z
• Prince Harry visits Lviv for first Superhumans War Trauma Conference
  Prince Harry visited Lviv and took part in the first international Superhumans War Trauma Conference. The event took place on November 13–14, 2026, at the All-Ukrainian War Trauma Center.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T04:52:00Z
• Sheikh Hasina to return through legal means, what India does is up to them: Bangladesh minister
  Asaduzzaman said Sheikh Hasina would return to Bangladesh through legal means, adding that Dhaka has completed its part of the legal process.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T04:49:13Z
• New York Democratic Socialists urge Ocasio-Cortez to run for US president
  Delegates at NYC-DSA convention pass resolution formally calling on Congresswoman AOC to run in 2028 presidential race.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-15T04:44:57Z
• Russia can not determine Europe's security architecture – Carney
  Only European countries and NATO, not Russia, will decide what Europe's security architecture will look like.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-15T04:37:00Z
• COP31: Experts flag extreme heat risks to pregnant women, call for targeted adaptation
  COP31: Experts flag extreme heat risks to pregnant women, call for targeted adaptation
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-15T04:35:34Z
• Australia, Philippines Upgrade Defense Ties With Focus on China
  Australia and the Philippines signed a new defense pact Sunday, boosting military cooperation as the US allies face a more assertive China in the Asia-Pacific region.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-15T04:29:19Z
• Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment
  A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House. (Image credit: Tom Brenner)
  NPR us 2026-11-15T04:28:45Z
• President Kast begins Asia tour in Vietnam with a focus on trade and business ties
  Shortly before 00:30 on Sunday in Chile —10:30 in Vietnam— the plane carrying President José Antonio Kast landed at Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi, the first stop on his tour of Asia, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-15T04:26:28Z
• Roberto Jaguaribe, former Brazilian ambassador to the UK, China, and Germany: "The best thing is to ignore Milei, Argentina is much more"
  Roberto Jaguaribe was born on December 27, 1952 in Rio de Janeiro and graduated in Systems Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of that city. He joined the Brazilian diplomatic service …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:26:26Z
• How the number of Catholics has varied in the country over the last two decades
  Although Catholicism remains the religion with the largest number of followers, it has lost followers over the last 18 years due to the growth of those who do not identify with any religion, or who id…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:25:52Z
• The Government's priorities for the end of the legislative session and the bills that could be left on hold
  Just days after Pope Leo XIV concluded his historic visit to Argentina, political timelines accelerated in Congress. Aware that only two weeks remain before the end of ordinary sessions, the Governmen…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:24:52Z
• The Pope's message that the Justicialist Party decoded for 2027 and the future of the mayors who are rekindling the internal dispute
  Pope Leo XIV's visit shook Argentina's political reality. His messages left a mark on the minefield of national debate. Although there was some consensus not to politicize his statements, in practice,…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:24:24Z
• The CGT, between a failed meeting with Pettovello, the unprecedented format of the strikes, and a march over the health insurance funds
  Shortly before the Pope's speech at the UCA, the Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello, crossed paths with the co-leaders of the CGT, Jorge Sola (Seguro) and Cristian Jerónimo (glass industry …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:23:54Z
• The Senate was pierced by internal disputes and the PASO primaries: what is at stake and the backing of allies for Bullrich
  Congress enters tomorrow the final fortnight of ordinary sessions, with a Milei administration that has stirred up the Senate in the last 72 hours not only because of the pending agenda, but also beca…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:23:20Z
• Judge Ricardo Lorenzetti: "The great revolution of the 21st century is protecting what is human"
  Ricardo Lorenzetti was born in Rafaela, Santa Fe. The son of a traveling salesman and a schoolteacher, he was educated in the public university system, started at the bottom of the judicial ladder sew…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-15T04:20:39Z