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Ukraine, Russia and US Resume Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukraine, Russia and the US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi as Russian strikes hit Ukraine's power grid. The first trilateral round since February.
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Trump Says Iran War 'Effectively Over' as Oil Falls
Trump says the Iran war is 'effectively over' after meeting Qatar's prime minister, while keeping strikes open. Oil fell to its lowest since August and stocks rose.
Massie Introduces Eight Articles of Impeachment Against Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging war powers violations over Iran, Venezuela and Yemen. A House vote is planned.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang admits affair amid alleged China spy claims
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted an affair as the chipmaker probes alleged claims his partner spied for China. Beijing calls the claims baseless. Trump says the FBI is looking.
California Voters Reject Proposed Billionaire Wealth Tax
California voters reject Prop 40, a one-time tax on billionaires' wealth, in a result projected by US media on Monday.
Anthropic Unveils Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 Ahead of IPO
Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 AI models ahead of its planned IPO, with faster outputs and lower pricing, per company claims.
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Lindsay Clancy Murder Case
Judge rejects Lindsay Clancy's bid to dismiss murder case, clearing way for possible retrial in the deaths of her three children in Massachusetts.
Ohio State Suspends Sigma Alpha Epsilon Over Burning Video
Ohio State suspends Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video shows two men engulfed in flames. Police and the university are investigating the incident.
ICE Takes 8-Year-Old Haitian Boy Into Custody in San Diego
An 8-year-old Haitian boy was placed in federal custody after an ICE check-in in San Diego. DHS says his uncle could not establish legal guardianship.
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France Summons Iran Envoy Over Supermarket Fridge Cyberattacks
France summons Iran's ambassador over October cyberattacks on supermarket fridges. Paris blames the Revolutionary Guards; EU sanctions sought.
Court Jails Russell Brand for 10.5 Years for Rape
Russell Brand sentenced to ten and a half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court for rape and sexual assault. Judge calls him a "sexual predator".
Krakow Shooting Kills Six; Poland's Leaders Join Silent March
A gunman killed six in Krakow, Poland. Thousands joined a silent march Monday led by the president and prime minister. A formal investigation has begun.
Pope Leo XIV Draws About 2.5 Million to Buenos Aires Mass
Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 2.5 million people to a Buenos Aires Mass, his first in Argentina, and met abuse survivors during the visit.
Explosion at Turkish steel plant kills at least 17 in Izmir
An explosion at a steel plant in Aliağa, Izmir, Turkey, has killed at least 17 workers; five people detained and an investigation launched.
Bangladesh Prosecutor Warns Hasina Faces Execution If She Returns
Bangladesh's prosecutor says ousted leader Sheikh Hasina faces execution if she returns, as she plans a December return and seeks a new passport.
SA Arrests Nine Zimbabweans Over Alleged Russia-Ukraine War Trip
Nine Zimbabwean men arrested in South Africa over an alleged plan to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war appeared in Gauteng courts; cases resume November 10 and 12.
Novaya Gazeta Closes Moscow Offices Under Government Pressure
Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes its Moscow offices, citing relentless government pressure. The Kremlin calls the closure a routine "rotational process."
Cricket Australia Rules Out New Sandpapergate Probe
Cricket Australia rules out reopening the 2018 Sandpapergate probe after Usman Khawaja's book claims; Mitchell Starc denies prior knowledge of the plot.
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