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• Andy Burnham urges Labour to ‘re-arm’ for Kemi Badenoch comeback
  No 10 sources say PM wants party to refocus on Tories as electoral threat after prioritising Reform and Greens Andy Burnham has instructed the Labour party to “re-arm” to fight the Conservatives a…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T18:20:01Z
• Labour chief whip takes tough approach in Vogue interview to keeping MPs in line
  Anneliese Midgley surprises colleagues after Burnham said whips office should not be ‘something to be feared’ If Andy Burnham has been accused of being a people pleaser by his critics, the same mo…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T18:16:15Z
• EU, UK At Odds Over Tuition, Student Cap Ahead of Reset Summit
  The European Union and the UK remain split over key demands ahead of a summit next week, even as negotiators signal progress is being made toward a deal.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-13T18:14:13Z
• Why Europe failed to find a superhero to take on Putin
  LONDON — Some European leaders wanted a superhero negotiator to take on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, secure a fair peace deal for Ukraine, and safeguard the continent’s own security, as ceasef…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T18:14:04Z
• Scotiabank hires Argentine Citibank executive to replace Diego Masola
  Scotiabank announced this Friday the appointment of Marcelo Gorrini as executive vice president and Country Head for Chile and Uruguay, thus succeeding Diego Masola, who left the bank's leadership in …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T18:10:58Z
• Trump sees OPCON transition as potential path to U. S. troop withdrawal from Korea: experts
  WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- U. S. President Donald Trump seems to view an env...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T18:09:25Z
• Eminent ambassador Andrés Rozental is honored; he is appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
  The eminent ambassador Andrés Rozental, founding president of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (Comexi), was distinguished as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-13T18:08:14Z
• Le Pen offers to meet Zelenskyy in Brussels
  PARIS — Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she would be prepared to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels, in the wake of her promises to stop French financial aid to …
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T18:07:50Z
• Palestinian nine-month-old baby dies of hypothermia in the southern Gaza Strip
  A nine-month-old Palestinian baby has died of hypothermia in the Gaza Strip amid falling temperatures and the storms of recent days, which have caused significant material damage and left several dead…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T18:06:14Z
• Controversy over banner calling for freedom of 'Juancho Kily', accused of sexual abuse against an underage surfer in Puerto Colombia
  The lawyer for the teenage girl reported that the message revictimizes the young woman and asked the authorities to withdraw the advertisement.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T18:05:16Z
• The secret of a 1683 shipwreck: an exclusive shoe and rings used in the slave trade
  Nearly 350 years after a mutiny that left dead men, the condemned, and a ship adrift, archaeologists have found a men's shoe of exceptional craftsmanship and two metal rings linked to the transatlanti…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T18:02:15Z
• Marine Le Pen's illiberal offensive
  The far-right Rassemblement National has stepped up public attacks against critical charities, unions, judges and journalists.
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-13T18:00:04Z
• Nova Scotia Bets on Microelectronics Integration, Not Chip Fabs
  Nova Scotia is unlikely to become the next great destination for wafer fabs. But its semiconductor and microelectronics opportunity may be more relevant to the region’s economy: assembling the right…
  EE Times tech 2026-11-13T18:00:00Z
• Timing of Climate Science Reports Ignites a Hot Fight at U. N. Talks
  Several countries that rely heavily on fossil fuels want to delay the next round of scientific assessments that governments use to inform their climate policies.
  NYT us 2026-11-13T17:59:45Z
• Mexico breaks five records with the arrival of more than 74 million travelers in 2026; "we are a tourist power," says Josefina Rodríguez
  Mexico broke five tourism records from January to September 2026, registering a 5.5% increase in international travelers (74.9 million in total) compared to the same period in 2025, as well as 36 mill…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-13T17:59:14Z
• Milan, Ignazio La Russa to students: "Fascism? The people wanted it"
  The president of the Senate spoke to young people in the council chamber at Palazzo Marino: "The Quirinale? It would be an honor for any Italian, but I don't have the aptitude."
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:58:59Z
• Vance, Rubio top 2028 list for Republicans, Ossoff and Buttigieg get nod in polling of Democrats
  Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President Vance lead a new survey of Republican voters on whom they view as a strong presidential candidate in 2028. With midterms in the rear view, both partie…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T17:56:16Z
• Coach says S. Korea must improve 'in every aspect' following loss to Saudi Arabia
  AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Robert Moreno, temporary head coach of the...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T17:53:43Z
• Cole Davison update: Missing 17-year-old Needham boy found after extensive search in Massachusetts
  Cole Davison, the 17-year-old Needham boy missing since Wednesday night, was found Friday at Boston’s South Station.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-13T17:52:47Z
• "Why do you smoke?": Ministry of Health launches campaign against tobacco and vapes aimed especially at adolescents
  The Undersecretary of Public Health, Alejandra Pizarro, along with the Mayor of Providencia, Jaime Bellolio, and the representative of PAHO/WHO in Chile, Giovanni Escalante, held today the launch of t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T17:52:36Z
• Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know
  The company described “encouraging” progress on efforts to overcome a second day of disruptions to its email, messaging and other services.
  NYT us 2026-11-13T17:52:16Z
• Nvidia, Rene Haas contacted as possible successor to Huang
  The Financial Times reports that the board of directors of the US company is considering the chief executive of the British chipmaker Arm Holdings.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:51:42Z
• Microsoft says day-long outage triggered by technical issue; rules out role of AI, cyber agents
  In a statement, Microsoft said the underlying issue has been “addressed”, adding that it continues to “restore service to remaining customers and regions.”
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-13T17:49:05Z
• Mike Pompeo at Luiss, 40 students leave the classroom: "We didn't feel free to dissent"
  The former US Secretary of State, guest at the university for a meeting on innovation and geopolitics. Protests over his remarks on the West and on non-democratic countries. The university's response:…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:48:32Z
• The 391-kilometer border that the Dominican Republic monitors with drones, artillery, and a fence that is still under construction.
  Dominican borders have coexisted with the Haitian crisis for years, but the most recent development raises regional tension: 2,500 Salvadoran soldiers are operating in Haiti without a clear coordinati…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:47:51Z
• Tumors, '3 billion from the innovative drugs fund unused in 9 years'
  Oncologists: 'after AIFA's approval, it takes up to 400 days to access new medicines'
  ANSA europe 2026-11-13T17:47:47Z
• Trump to Extend Shipping Waiver for Oil, Fertilizer for 90 Days
  President Donald Trump is giving energy companies and traders more time to transport oil and other commodities around the US on foreign-flagged ships, renewing a policy intended to lower fuel costs.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-13T17:47:45Z
• Ukrainian drone strike on car injures three civilians in Russia’s Belgorod Region
  According to the regional crisis center, two people were taken to regional clinical hospital
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:46:36Z
• 'We have done all our homework' to get EU candidate status: Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti
  FRANCE 24 hosts Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, a country that declared its independence from Serbia back in 2008 and sees itself as part of the European family. But four years after applyi…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-13T17:46:16Z
• Russia sends major business delegation to Kabul for business talks with the Taliban
  A Russian deputy prime minister led a 70-strong Russian delegation to Afghanistan, pursuing deals on transport, logistics, agriculture, and health products with the Taliban.
  Euronews europe 2026-11-13T17:46:04Z
• Political earthquake in the Trump administration after the fall of Nvidia's CEO: internal disputes, pressures, and an official in the crosshairs
  WASHINGTON.- The shockwave from Jensen Huang's thunderous resignation as CEO of Nvidia, the North American tech giant with a crucial role in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, generated an int…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-13T17:44:49Z
• The Central Bank deactivated the virtual wallet of the financier linked to the AFA
  The Central Bank decided to deregister the virtual wallet of Ariel Vallejo, the financier linked to the Argentine Football Association. Among the reasons, the institution chaired by Santiago Bausili s…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-13T17:44:10Z
• No 10 considering expanding under-25s benefits overhaul to older age groups
  Exclusive: Plans to replace key disability benefits for young people with work and training could affect adults Downing Street is considering whether plans to replace key disability benefits for the u…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T17:43:26Z
• "I love you, my lioness": the letter from Cuban Eddy Ceballos to his mother from prison
  165 days after his arrest, Eddy Ceballos sent a handwritten letter to his mother from prison, in which he describes her support as the strength that sustains him during his incarceration. The creator …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:42:17Z
• EU divided over European commission chief’s stance on future security talks with Russia
  According to the sources, Ursula von der Leyen and several European leaders are privately insisting that the EU should demonstrate its readiness for talks to keep the United States and Russia engaged
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:39:52Z
• The Hegseth Vote Was Jeffries's First Big Test. He Failed.
  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N. Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, D. C., on November 12, 2026. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Democrats rolled into…
  The Intercept us 2026-11-13T17:39:49Z
• Senators Ask Trump Administration to Preserve Nvidia Documents
  Sen. Chris Coons (D) Delaware discusses Nvidia - a day after the company's Co-Founder Jensen Huang was ousted from his post after reports of three affairs - during an interview with Bloomberg's Lisa A…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-13T17:39:23Z
• Rai launches internal investigation into Diaco: "Further elements have emerged"
  For now the host of "BellaMa'" remains in his seat, but it is not certain that a decision won't be made for a precautionary suspension.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:39:08Z
• Alfredo Solar returns to the presidency of Acera after ten years
  The Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage (Acera) unanimously elected Alfredo Solar, Regional Manager Chile and Southern Cone of Atlas Renewable Energy, as the new president of the ind…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T17:38:34Z
• Guterres at COP31: 'Crossing the 1.5-degree threshold is inevitable'
  Al Gore: 'Crazy stop by Arabia on climate'. Wall of oil countries on negotiations.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-13T17:38:24Z
• Two US states executed death row inmates on the same day: the cases that ended in lethal injection.
  Oklahoma and Texas executed two death row inmates on November 12, 2026, in independent proceedings that ended legal processes related to murders committed in 2001 and 2003. The sentences were carried …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:37:43Z
• Democratic Sen.-elect Flanagan backs Van Hollen over Schumer
  Democratic Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota announced Friday that she’s backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in his challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N. Y.) to become Senate majority leader …
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T17:37:38Z
• France and Germany near deal on De Cos for ECB top job as EU confirms two candidates
  Two candidates are vying to succeed Christine Lagarde at the ECB, an EU official stated on Friday as EU leaders met in Dublin, while reports coming out of Spain said France and Germany are close to a …
  Euronews europe 2026-11-13T17:35:57Z
• Morena accuses Döring of replicating Broxel's resource diversion modus operandi; "they steal to promote well-being," she points out.
  In response to the allegations by the Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) against Broxel for the alleged obtaining of contracts with conflict of interest, the existence of excessive payments…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-13T17:35:49Z
• Six Jesuits, an employee, and her teenage daughter: the massacre in El Salvador that has not achieved justice in 37 years
  37 years after the massacre at the Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA), El Salvador remembers the murder of six Jesuit priests, an institution worker, and her teenage daughter, comm…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:35:41Z
• A minibus veers off the road, crashes into a building, and leaves one dead in Huehuetenango, Guatemala
  A public minibus ran off the road and crashed into a building in the El Calvario sector, zone 3 of Huehuetenango, along the road to Chiantla, on Friday, November 13. The driver, Manuel Fernando Franci…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:35:28Z
• San Miguel Centro allocates $457,800 to hire a Mexican band for the traditional carnival
  The Municipality of San Miguel Centro awarded $457,800 for the hiring of the Mexican band El Recodo as part of the LXVII International Carnival of San Miguel, according to the institution's award reco…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:35:04Z
• Bobby Pulido wins Latin Grammy days after winning House race
  After defeating GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz in the Lone Star State’s midterm elections last week, Texas Rep.-elect and Tejano musician Bobby Pulido (D) won his third Latin Grammy on Thursday evening.…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T17:34:47Z
• Salvadoran sugar production would fall 15% and return to levels from a decade ago, according to the sugarcane industry association.
  Salvadoran sugar production would fall to levels not recorded for a decade, according to initial calculations for the 2026-2027 harvest. The projection comes from the Association of Sugar Cane Produce…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T17:34:30Z
• Sudmédica seeks a corporate partner to build ten private hospitals in Chile and Latin America.
  Sudmédica is looking for a corporate partner to build at least 10 private hospitals in Chile and Latin America over the next 10 years. The company, which operates the private hospital of the same nam…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T17:33:07Z
• Unemployment became the main concern of Argentinians, according to a pollster.
  Unemployment became Argentines' main concern for the first time in 2026, according to the latest Atlas Intel/Bloomberg report, one of the public opinion studies most closely followed by the market. Th…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-13T17:32:27Z
• Microsoft outage renews European calls to detox from US tech
  DUBLIN — Friday’s widespread outage of Microsoft products has sparked a new wave of calls for Europe to control its own digital infrastructure — especially with the uncertain future of artificia…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T17:32:11Z
• The recordings that complicate Lázaro Báez and reveal how he operated from prison to manage his properties
  EL CALAFATE.- Lázaro Báez continued operating from prison, giving instructions, handling rental contracts, demanding payments, arranging the sale and purchase of livestock, and giving instructions o…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-13T17:31:54Z
• Lebanese military discovers weapons depot in southern Beirut
  One person was detained, the Lebanese army reported
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:31:44Z
• RADAR LT: Monitoring technology seeks to protect threatened birds in the Río Maipo Wetland
  Through bioacoustic monitoring devices and satellite transmitters, the initiative seeks to study threatened species, understand their movements, and generate key information to strengthen their conser…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T17:30:17Z
• Public safety is a rare bipartisan win Congress shouldn’t let slip away
  Senate Judiciary Committee leaders Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have introduced several bipartisan bills aimed at addressing online child exploitation, organized retail crime, and contraband in fede…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T17:30:00Z
• The dangers of revising Europe's security architecture
  Experts warn against revising Europe's security framework because they say it would mean granting Moscow its longstanding wish of renegotiating postwar security on the continent.
  DW europe 2026-11-13T17:30:00Z
• Europe will be represented for first time at upcoming peace talks – Merz
  Concrete peace talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine are expected to take place in the coming weeks, with European representatives, including Germany, taking part directly.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-13T17:30:00Z
• Russia says Cuba fuel blockade must be lifted immediately
  Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed the principled position regarding the unacceptability of exerting economic and military pressure on Cuba
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:28:58Z
• As EU grapples with fierce AI competition, summit overshadowed by elusive Ukraine-Russia peace deal
  As EU leaders meet for an AI summit in Dublin, largely overshadowed by Russia's war on Ukraine, William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Fabrice Pothier, CEO of Rasmussen Global. On AI, Pothier poin…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-13T17:28:54Z
• Budget, Cisl-Uil: 'The government is evaluating the increase in resources for healthcare'
  Leak: 'They are checking availability.' Bombardieri: 'Giorgetti's announcement. Cuts to schools are being avoided.' Meeting at Palazzo Chigi between unions and the government. Cgil: 'Politically usele…
  ANSA europe 2026-11-13T17:25:27Z
• Russia sees talk about Berlin's participation in nuclear missions as very concerning
  Russian ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev said that both international conventions and the Final Settlement Agreement prohibit Germany from producing, possessing, and especially using nuclear weap…
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:23:13Z
• The Pope in Chiclayo: 'A blessing for me to be here again'
  Thank you for the prayers during this time of trial that I am overcoming. In Lima, he/she is moved in front of 50 thousand young people.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-13T17:22:47Z
• Uranium price hits record as AI demand prompts nuclear comeback
  Nikkei asia 2026-11-13T17:22:37Z
• Iran MPs debate possible shift in nuclear doctrine and exit from NPT
  Although the US midterm elections result appears to have reduced for now the prospect of a new full-scale US and Israeli attack on Iran, the fundamental US objective of stopping any Iranian nuclear pr…
  Euronews europe 2026-11-13T17:21:21Z
• Chaos and tragedy in Medellín: two people died after a violent collision caused by a truck that allegedly lost its brakes
  The road accident caused the total closure of 80th Street between 65th and 95th Avenues; emergency and mobility teams are attending to the area.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T17:21:13Z
• EU leaders told to 'act now' to stay in AI race with US and China
  The EU must "act now" to ensure Europe stays in the AI race with the US and China, French AI firm Mistral's Chief Executive Arthur Mensch told a summit of the bloc's leaders on Friday. The leaders hea…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T17:20:31Z
• Sheinbaum analyzes the difference in intentional homicides reported by Inegi and SESNSP; there is a working group, she states
  President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that a working group is being held with members of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) and the Executive Secretariat of the National Public …
  El Universal latam 2026-11-13T17:18:26Z
• These four technical-professional programs have an employability rate greater than 80%.
  In a scenario where the national unemployment rate reached 9.8% in the July-September quarter, reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE), knowing the employability and income prospects of di…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T17:18:25Z
• Microsoft outage shakes up companies, schools and local governments across US
  Local officials warn some services remain unavailable even as Outlook starts to resume normal operations after outage Microsoft outage – live updates The Microsoft Outlook outage has shaken up compa…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T17:17:00Z
• Rosatom to increase personnel at Bushehr nuclear plant
  CEO Alexey Likhachev said that 180 people are already on the site
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T17:16:49Z
• Serious accident near the Universal Cemetery of Medellín leaves two dead and several injured: the vehicle reportedly ran out of brakes; this is what is known
  The mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, confirmed the incident and lamented the deaths.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T17:15:02Z
• Russian troops fail to advance toward Orikhiv – South Group of Forces
  Russian troops are attempting to advance toward Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region in small infantry groups, but Ukraine's Defense Forces detect them on the approaches to the city and engage them with…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-13T17:15:00Z
• Former Hamas bodyguard convicted of Birmingham knife crime also wanted in Germany
  Mohammed Alfatih rearrested over alleged plot to target Israelis in Europe while detained for attack on bailiff A former Hamas bodyguard convicted of knife crime in the UK is wanted in Germany for all…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T17:14:56Z
• Outlook down, Microsoft: 'Encouraging progress, sorry for customers'
  The giant is working to solve the problem; the hacker attack has been denied again.
  ANSA europe 2026-11-13T17:14:40Z
• Russian aviation’s losing streak continues, with three aircraft and their crews lost near St Petersburg (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,723)
  A MiG-31, Ka-52, and Mi-8 crashed while repelling an air raid, prompting speculation that the friend-or-foe identification system was compromised. Russian combat helicopters account for the largest sh…
  EUobserver europe 2026-11-13T17:13:19Z
• Budget bill, no more cuts to schools. The government is looking for other funds for healthcare.
  Negotiations at Palazzo Chigi with the unions have concluded. The Cgil confirms the strike. The Cisl: "Pensioners are not an ATM." The Uil: "But at least there is good news regarding the school."
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:13:14Z
• Iran Escalates Low-Level Conflict With a Shot at Bahrain
  The U. S. said it intercepted the drone strike, the first known attack on the Gulf country in two months.
  WSJ us 2026-11-13T17:13:00Z
• Salto: Solvent factory in interior of SP hit by fire
  A large fire hit a solvent industry, Pyrozzar, in the city of Salto, in the interior of São Paulo, since Friday morning (13). According to information from the Fire Department, there are four members…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-11-13T17:13:00Z
• Political polls: centre-right parties slow down, the broad field pulls ahead
  The Supermedia Agi-Youtrend surveys on voting intentions ahead of the elections
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-13T17:11:31Z