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FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop; Thousands of Flights Canceled
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop blamed on outdated air traffic equipment. Thousands of US flights canceled; airlines recover ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Trump Plans Three-Way Meeting With Putin and Xi in Shenzhen
Trump plans a three-way meeting with Putin and Xi in Shenzhen, China, next week on the APEC summit sidelines, with Ukraine excluded, the White House said.
Tanker Hits Docked Cruise Ship in New Orleans; No Deaths
A tanker lost steering and struck a docked Mississippi River cruise ship in New Orleans; officials say all aboard were rescued, with no deaths reported.
Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO Amid Spy Suspicions
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned after acknowledging an affair reportedly linked to a suspected Chinese spy, prompting calls for tighter US AI chip export curbs.
US Loses Measles Elimination Status After 26 Years
Reports say PAHO revoked the US measles-elimination status after 26 years, as the virus kept spreading. Case counts topped 5,000 in 2026.
US Air Force Responds to Suspected Drones at RAF Lakenheath
US Air Force says it responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.
Senators Ask Musk to Preserve SpaceX Records on Ukraine Curbs
US senators told Musk to preserve SpaceX records on Starshield and Starlink curbs in Ukraine, as Zelenskiy says speed limits on the front line remain.
Democrat Eileen Laubacher Defeats Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado
Democrat Eileen Laubacher defeated Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th Congressional District on Friday, in a midterm wave against GOP incumbents.
Rubio Attacks International Criminal Court, Vows Not to Submit
Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court in a Federalist Society speech, saying the US would not submit to its authority. Sanctions take effect in April unless averted.
Around the world
EU Picks Team of Five Countries Plus EU for Ukraine Talks
EU leaders agreed in Dublin to send a team of EU institutions and five countries to the next Ukraine peace talks, rejecting a single envoy. Russia's position is unclear.
Turkey and Qatar Sign Mutual Defence Pact in Istanbul
Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence pact in Istanbul pledging a common position against external armed attacks. The communique does not detail triggers or responses.
Hungary Recovers Nearly $20 Million in Cash in Graft Probe
Hungary recovered nearly $20 million in cash, some buried in forests, in a corruption probe into ex-minister Miklos Sesztak under Viktor Orban.
Pope Leo Draws 1.5 Million to Mass in Chiclayo, Peru
Pope Leo XIV held an outdoor Mass near Chiclayo, Peru, where he served as bishop, before a Vatican-estimated 1.5 million people on Friday.
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Hospital and Kill Two in Odesa
Russian attacks hit a Kyiv hospital, forcing evacuations, and killed two in Odesa overnight, Ukrainian officials said. Zelenskyy blamed satellite speed limits for weaker drone defence.
Car Bomb Wounds Former Azarov Aide Sergei Zavorotny in Moscow
A Moscow car bomb wounded ex-Azarov adviser Sergei Zavorotny, a day after a Russian colonel died in a St Petersburg car bomb. Investigators are probing both attacks.
Met Police Open Sexual Offence Probe Into David Walliams
London police open a sexual offence investigation into David Walliams, who denies wrongdoing, after ITV News and The Guardian reported allegations from several women.
Nigeria Ends Ebola Contact Monitoring With No New Cases
Nigeria says 62 Ebola contacts finished 21-day monitoring with no illness, but the outbreak is not declared over until a 42-day WHO countdown ends.
Warner Calls Cricket Australia's Ball-Tampering Probe a Cover-Up
Warner calls Cricket Australia's 2018 ball-tampering probe a cover-up, as the row over Usman Khawaja's autobiography claims deepens. Cricket Australia rules out reopening it.
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