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• Over 60% of women in German military are sexually harassed, study finds
  More than half of all female Bundeswehr soldiers have already experienced sexual misconduct, a hidden-figure study shows, revealing up to five times more cases than officially reported.
  Euronews europe 2026-11-11T12:37:03Z
• Armenia is not participating in CSTO's work; response to follow — Kremlin
  Dmitry Peskov added that Yerevan hasn't initiated the withdrawal process
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:35:37Z
• Three men backed by Iran plotted to attack British air base, U. S. says
  One of the men passed messages from jail to attempt an attack on an air base in England used by U. S. forces, the Justice Department said.
  WaPo us 2026-11-11T12:35:25Z
• Aneto, one of southern Europe's largest glaciers, is melting away
  Within a decade, one of the largest glaciers in southern Europe will have disappeared. Aneto, the highest peak of the Spanish Pyrenees, is melting at a spectacular rate. Its demise is another sign of …
  France 24 europe 2026-11-11T12:32:41Z
• Europe: How prepared is the continent to face a futur conflict ?
  Patrick Bury, Senior associate professor in warfare and counterterrorism at University of Bath, is our guest.
  France 24 europe 2026-11-11T12:32:17Z
• A man faces charges for the alleged murder of his wife on a cruise that left Texas and had a prior conviction for assaulting her.
  A seven-night trip through the Western Caribbean ended under federal investigation after a passenger was found dead in her cabin, hours after the ship departed from Galveston, Texas. The vessel had to…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:32:16Z
• Ban on Russian grain transit shouldn't cancel existing deals — Latvian PM
  According to Andris Kulbergs, halting the fulfillment of active contracts would lead to legal proceedings that Latvia would lose, forcing it to pay compensation
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:32:05Z
• China-linked critical minerals price swings delay 1 in 4 energy-storage projects: report
  Price volatility in critical minerals, largely shaped by China’s market, is delaying or derailing nearly one in four energy-storage investments worldwide, according to a new report, highlighting the…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-11T12:30:10Z
• In US or China, firms need AI they can independently verify and trust
  When the Magnificent Seven, America’s top tech companies, shed more than US$1 trillion in a single trading session, the usual question returned: is artificial intelligence (AI) a bubble? Yet as glob…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-11T12:30:07Z
• Read the studies: Rage over data centers is mostly the product of ignorance
  Perhaps Hollywood trained us too well to fear Skynet, when in fact the real trouble is in the wires.
  The Hill us 2026-11-11T12:30:00Z
• The Morning Risk Report: How Hackers Steal Millions in AI Computing Power
  Plus: Jensen Huang affair revives push for chip restrictions and the U. S. has sued Lyft.
  WSJ us 2026-11-11T12:28:00Z
• COP3 Climate Conference, Lula: 'Brazil has returned to defend the preservation of a healthy planet'
  Guterres: 'Fossil fuels must disappear like the dinosaurs'. Today and tomorrow, the summit of heads of state and government. Present: von der Leyen, Han Zheng, Lula, Burnham, for Italy Tajani.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T12:27:54Z
• Military suspects drone entered airspace early on Wednesday
  The unmanned aerial vehicle is suspected of flying in Finnish airspace for about five minutes until it left the area, according to the defence ministry.
  YLE eeurope 2026-11-11T12:27:07Z
• BCIE approved USD 500,000 for El Salvador's response to the drought linked to El Niño
  The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) reported this Tuesday the approval of emergency aid of USD 500,000 to support El Salvador's response to the effects of meteorological and agri…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:26:09Z
• Expert names Russian air defense systems capable of shooting down Rusty Dagger missiles
  According to retired Colonel Yury Knutov, these missiles can be countered in the same way as the Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:25:49Z
• Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin
  A large-scale prisoner exchange emerged as the only tangible result of two days of US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, with no breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial dispute…
  Euronews europe 2026-11-11T12:24:33Z
• Ukrainian forces strike three Russian UAV command-and-control posts
  Ukrainian forces strike three Russian UAV command-and-control posts Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck Russian UAV command-and-control posts near Tokmak and Prymorske in Zaporizhzhia region and ne…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-11T12:24:00Z
• African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
  Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-11T12:23:44Z
• US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-11T12:23:22Z
• Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange to be one of largest POW swaps — general Zorin
  Lieutenant General Alexander Zorin added that the sides had not come to any specific figure yet, because the procedure requires approval
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:22:55Z
• Two brothers, aged 8 and 11, have been missing for almost two weeks in the Amazon of Ecuador.
  The disappearance of two brothers, aged 8 and 11, in the Amazonian province of Napo, in Ecuador, has kept authorities and their families mobilized for almost two weeks. Flor Aracely Andi Alvarado and …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:22:17Z
• House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U. K. attacks
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been spared from the House's impeachment effort, at least for now. And, federal prosecutors arrested three men accused of being Iran-backed operatives. (Image credit…
  NPR us 2026-11-11T12:21:59Z
• Climate change and data centers, the new challenge of the future
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T12:21:55Z
• Ecuador invests USD 24.5 million in weaponry to modernize its Armed Forces amid the security crisis
  The Government of Ecuador began a new phase of modernization of its Armed Forces' weaponry with an investment of USD 24.5 million, intended to incorporate rifles, machine guns, and complementary equip…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:21:44Z
• Germany banned Chinese drones from its military due to espionage risk: it will replace them with European models
  Germany's Ministry of Defense confirmed this Wednesday that the army will stop using Chinese-made drones, even for training, and will replace them with national or European models for data security re…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:21:37Z
• Putin open to contacts with Europeans including Merz — Kremlin
  Earlier, the German chancellor said that he would not shy away from a conversation with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Miami
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:21:16Z
• Bolivia grants a travel document to Nadia Beller, who left the country bound for Mexico.
  The Government of Bolivia granted a laissez-passé to lawyer Nadia Beller, who left the country early Wednesday morning bound for Mexico, after receiving diplomatic asylum from that country, according…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:20:07Z
• North-South Corridor called to drive trade, investments in Eurasia — Lavrov
  Amid ongoing changes to the global logistics map, there is a growing need for new routes to carry out freight transportation between Russia and foreign states, the top Russian diplomat noted
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:19:36Z
• Republican Lawmakers Follow Trump’s Lead After Midterm Rout
  Two votes show how the GOP is sticking with the president — and his style.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-11T12:19:30Z
• US to seek Putin's 'blessing' for Europe to join Ukraine talks
  ABU DHABI — U.S. officials will head to Moscow in person on Thursday to ask Russia's Vladimir Putin to give his "blessing" to allowing European representatives to join future peace talks for Ukraine…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-11T12:18:29Z
• No request from Oslo for another phone call with Putin — Kremlin
  Earlier, the Norwegian PM did not rule out another conversation with the Russian leader
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:17:58Z
• German Military Expansion Hits Obstacle With Misconduct Report
  Germany’s Defense Ministry will crack down on cases of sexual misconduct after a survey showing such incidents are common in the military laid bare a potential obstacle to the country’s ambition t…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-11T12:17:53Z
• US House votes to derail impeachment of Defense Secretary Hegseth
  Republicans in ​the US House ​of Representatives banded together on Tuesday ​to ‌derail ⁠aneffort to impeach ‌Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Fraser Jackson, our correspo…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-11T12:17:22Z
• Eisen by Guzel Yakhina — the man behind the montage
  A fictionalised biography of Sergei Einstein turns the Soviet film-maker’s life into a study of art, censorship and psychological torment
  ft uk 2026-11-11T12:17:13Z
• Europeans would do well to learn realism, desire for peace from US envoys
  No Europeans were present at the negotiating table
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:17:07Z
• Putin to hold talks with US envoys Witkoff, Kushner soon — Kremlin aide
  Commenting on Kushner’s remark about plans to travel to Moscow following trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, Yury Ushakov said that he did not rule out that they will visit Moscow
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:15:03Z
• Prosecutor's Office reform: Bill approved in a first-reading vote
  The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill at first reading that establishes rules for evaluating prosecutors' performance and selecting candidates for administrative positions. It also proposes transformin…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-11T12:15:00Z
• Who is Wilson "Lanmò San Jou" Joseph, the powerful gang leader whose house in Haiti Bukele says he has destroyed
  A leader of 400 Mawozo has been formally charged by U.S. authorities with kidnapping. In addition, the FBI is offering a reward of up to US$1 million for information leading to his capture.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-11T12:14:39Z
• ITV to cut costs by £30m amid falling advertising sales
  Ad revenue slowdown forces company to reduce spending on content by £25m before inquiry into takeover by Sky Business live – latest updates ITV plans to cut costs by £30m this year, as the TV sect…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:13:57Z
• What is northern Europe’s new drone and warship plan to counter Russia?
  UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-11T12:13:52Z
• Belgian plan for ICE-style immigration raids on homes criticised as 'law of fear'
  Rights groups oppose new law that will let police forcibly enter homes to remove refused asylum seekers Belgium could see ICE-style home raids, echoing the US crackdown on immigration, rights campaign…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:13:37Z
• Freddy Martínez justifies truckers' strike ahead of meeting at La Moneda: "People are deployed not by choice"
  In the antechamber of his meeting at La Moneda regarding the truckers' mobilization, on Wednesday morning, the leader of the Centro-Sur Truckers Confederation, Freddy Martínez, spoke of his expectati…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-11T12:11:30Z
• Violent clashes near the Sudanese border: at least 65 dead in western Ethiopia
  Tom Canetti, our correspondant in Ethiopia, has more.
  France 24 europe 2026-11-11T12:07:35Z
• In the afternoon, the majority summit on the budget bill
  In addition to the leaders, Minister Giorgetti should also take part.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T12:07:14Z
• Finland grants Tesla permission to drive "hands free"
  The use of Tesla's Assisted Driving system is now permitted on Finnish roads, making the vehicles practically self-driving.
  YLE eeurope 2026-11-11T12:07:13Z
• Russia, Ukraine may exchange POWs in next two-three weeks — general Zorin
  Lieutenant General Alexander Zorin believes that it will happen after all the issues related to the swap procedure are agreed upon
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T12:06:52Z
• COP31 Climate Summit: Rosebank Oil Field Becomes a Test for Andy Burnham
  The fate of one of the UK’s largest undeveloped oil fields has become a test of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s approach to global warming as he heads to the COP31 climate talks in Turkey.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-11T12:06:08Z
• Rights group raises concerns about jailed Dr Abu Safia amid strikes on Gaza
  PHRI says the arbitrary detention of Gaza doctors violates individual rights and undermines healthcare system.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-11T12:05:51Z
• Reward of up to $20 million following the grenade attack against RCN in Cali: 'The free exercise of reporting is safeguarded in the face of threats'
  Men on a motorcycle launched a grenade-type explosive device against the media outlet's facilities in the Industrial Los Mangos neighborhood.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-11T12:05:20Z
• Pete Hegseth survives effort to impeach him | First Thing
  House Republicans block impeachment resolution that cited US military actions in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela. Plus, SS United States to be sunk to create artificial reef Good morning. House Republicans …
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:04:36Z
• Guatemala's Ministry of Environment investigates sewage discharges into Lake Atitlán and quantifies the environmental damage
  The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) reported that it detected failures at the Los Cebollales wastewater treatment plant in Panajachel, following a citizen complaint about alleged …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:04:23Z
• EU lawmakers push to reduce Europe's dependence on foreign cloud providers
  The Cloud and AI Development Act should give Europe greater control over essential technologies while helping its own tech industry grow and compete globally, say MEPs.
  Euronews europe 2026-11-11T12:04:05Z
• Bird flu fears prompt orders for farmers to keep poultry inside in England and Scotland
  Increased risk of devastating strain means restrictions imposed for second year in a row on those keeping birds Poultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept inside for the second…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:03:15Z
• Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar's grandson, 7 others indicted in Lahore gang rape case
  Ironically, Punjab police had already given a "clean chit" to Ishaq Dar's grandson Raza Dar and his four accomplices in this case.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-11T12:02:24Z
• Kushner announces trip to Moscow with Witkoff to meet Putin on Thursday
  U. S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner said he would travel to Moscow on Thursday with Steve Witkoff, another special envoy of President Donald Trump, to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-11T12:02:00Z
• The political guests at the Pope's last mass, with a strong Peronist presence
  At six o'clock, the preamble to Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Luján began. Around 6:30, a large political delegation made up of Buenos Aires mayors, legislators, former ministers, union leaders, a governor,…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-11T12:01:27Z
• Rosario Murillo takes over Nicaragua's Police hospital: millions in funds, corruption, and Ortega's personal doctor detained
  Rosario Murillo ordered the intervention of the Carlos Roberto Huembes Teaching Hospital, took control of the medical center away from the National Police, and steered its administration toward Specia…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T12:00:58Z
• New Orleans attorney fined $400,000 after exposing abusive priest says it was 'worth it'
  Richard Trahant says accusers have been vindicated after Catholic church officially classifies Paul Hart as sex abuser An attorney who was fined more than $400,000 after getting an abusive Roman Catho…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:00:49Z
• AI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research reveals
  181GW of gas-fired capacity proposed for sites in US and Europe because of delays in connecting to national grids, says report Developers of AI datacentres plan to build on-site climate-destroying gas…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T12:00:48Z
• Ukraine and Russia conclude trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi with an agreement to exchange prisoners
  The delegations of Ukraine and Russia, meeting in the United Arab Emirates with mediation from the United States, agreed on Wednesday to carry out a large-scale prisoner exchange, the main outcome of …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-11T12:00:19Z
• US citizen, 'Chinese blood': top biologist Yuan Junying caught in debate over returnees
  A top Chinese-American biologist who left Harvard University to take up a position in China is facing an online backlash amid a growing debate over whether senior returnees are squeezing out the count…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-11T12:00:05Z
• The problem with the COP31 electrification goal
  Initiative is quiet on the need to shift from fossil-fired generation
  ft markets 2026-11-11T12:00:05Z
• Zelensky hopes U. S. will support a step-by-step approach in peace talks
  Zelensky hopes U. S. will support a step-by-step approach in peace talks President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the need for a clear sequence of steps in negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukra…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-11T12:00:00Z
• Extraditable Honduran dies in prison before being handed over to U.S. justice
  Héctor Vicente Paguada, a Honduran sought for extradition for the murder of two women in Texas, United States, was found dead this Tuesday in one of the bathrooms of the Támara penitentiary center, …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-11T11:59:33Z
• Employment growth slows in Italy and inflation accelerates
  Istat: in 2026 employment +0.9%, unemployment at 6%
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T11:59:31Z
• Ukraine, trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Kushner: 'Tomorrow we will see Putin in Moscow, then Zelensky in Dublin'
  Medinsky: 'Moscow and Kiev have agreed on an enormous prisoner exchange'. Zelensky: 'We hope to test the first European anti-missile system this winter'
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T11:59:19Z
• Russia-Ukraine agree 'biggest' prisoner release after talks, says Kushner
  US envoy Jared Kushner said that the numbers for the exchange would be finalized tomorrow after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-11T11:58:26Z
• Russia thanks US envoys for helping facilitate talks on Ukraine settlement in Abu Dhabi
  Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky said that Moscow positively evaluates the role of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T11:57:20Z
• Jensen Huang Affair Strains Taiwan’s Devotion to Its Hometown Hero
  Jensen Huang’s affair has shaken Taiwan, Huang’s birthplace and a cornerstone of the AI chip industry he helped create.
  WSJ us 2026-11-11T11:57:00Z
• Moscow, Chengdu Technology Zone to form partnership — minister
  The Moscow government is ready to provide required support to this initiative, Minister of the Moscow Government Sergey Cheremin stressed
  TASS russia 2026-11-11T11:56:45Z
• Protesters outside Israel’s Knesset oppose Arab lawmakers, call for new elections
  Demonstrators gathered outside Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, calling for new elections and expressing opposition to the presence and role of Arab lawmakers in the Knesset.
  Euronews europe 2026-11-11T11:55:10Z
• "Welcome Home": Peru awaits Pope Leo's emotional "homecoming"
  Pope Leo will wrap ​up his visit to Argentina on Wednesday during his 12-day South America tour, with a final event expected to draw millions, before traveling to Peru in an emotional homecoming for…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-11T11:53:43Z
• Freyja anti-ballistic missile system may begin trials this winter – Zelensky
  Ukraine hopes to begin initial testing of the new Freyja anti-ballistic missile system this winter.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-11T11:53:00Z
• Bomb alert in over 300 schools in Italy, evacuations and checks. 'Great attention, but no danger'
  The report came from an anonymous email: 'We will annihilate you.' Meloni calls a meeting for 4 p.m.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-11T11:51:02Z
• CoreWeave shares jump 13% as Q3 revenue rises 168% to $3.7 billion, company raises 2026 outlook
  CoreWeave shares jump 13% as Q3 revenue rises 168% to $3.7 billion, with the AI cloud company raising its 2026 revenue and income outlook.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-11T11:50:27Z
• Nvidia hires leading US law firm to investigate Jensen Huang’s relationship
  Move comes as chipmaker reels from reports its CEO was having an affair with an alleged Chinese spy Business live – latest updates Nvidia has appointed a leading US law firm to conduct a “thorough…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T11:49:12Z
• Spain protests over housing crisis, in first general strike in 14 years
  The general strike is causing delays in the public transport system and slowing down factories across the eurozone's fourth-largest economy. Many schools and universities reportedly closed or are work…
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-11T11:48:54Z
• Two suspects captured in attack on RCN facilities in Cali: anti-explosives experts search for more devices
  Grenade attack on RCN headquarters in Cali causes material damage.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-11T11:48:49Z
• Over 300 Italian schools evacuated after receiving same emailed bomb alert
  At least 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving the same bomb alert message, the education minister said. The ‌security alert came amid rising concerns in Europe about so-c…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-11T11:47:16Z
• Police to target 500 chronic shoplifters in retail crime crackdown in England and Wales
  Tactics to include GPS tagging for repeat offenders, high-street bans and tougher sentences Five hundred of the most prolific shoplifters across England and Wales will be targeted in a police crackdow…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-11T11:46:37Z