The World Brief for Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Listen to today’s episode, or read each of today’s 18 stories below. Every story has an article with links to its sources.
United States
House Republicans Shelve Impeachment Effort Against Hegseth
House Republicans voted 211-204 to send Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment articles to committee, effectively killing the effort for this Congress.
UK Police Arrest US Soldier on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
41-year-old US Army soldier arrested near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of spying for Russia. Investigation ongoing; suspect held in London custody.
Russia and Ukraine Hold Second Day of Abu Dhabi Talks
Russia and Ukraine held a second day of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. Russia claims a prisoner swap was agreed, and Medinsky rejected European involvement.
US Charges Three Men Over Plots Against RAF Fairford
US prosecutors charge three Iran-linked men over attacks on Jewish sites and a plot against RAF Fairford, a UK base housing US bombers. Iran denies involvement.
US Inflation Rises 0.4% as Fed Weighs Response
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, a third straight month of hotter-than-expected inflation, as food, energy and housing costs climbed.
House GOP Elects Jim Jordan as Leader After Midterm Losses
House Republicans elected Jim Jordan of Ohio as leader over Steve Scalise, 106-73, after losing more than 40 seats and control of Congress in the midterms.
Venezuela Signs ExxonMobil Memorandum on Possible Return
Venezuela signed a memorandum with ExxonMobil in Caracas, opening the way for a possible return by the US oil firm, which left the country in 2007.
Kennedy Family Asks Court to Join Suits Against Trump Arch
Nine Kennedy family members seek to join lawsuits against Trump’s planned arch near Arlington, arguing it would shadow JFK and other family graves.
Vehicle Crashes Into Pedestrians Outside North Hollywood Metro
A vehicle struck pedestrians outside a North Hollywood Metro station in Los Angeles Tuesday evening, killing three. Police say the cause is still under investigation.
Around the world
Spain Strikes Over Housing Crisis Before Election
Millions of Spanish workers joined a 24-hour general strike over the housing crisis, Spain’s first in 14 years, weeks before a national election.
Eisenkot’s Bloc Launches Bids to Reshape Netanyahu’s Legacy
New Knesset sworn in as Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc seeks an October 7 inquiry and term limits, targeting Netanyahu’s legacy as he remains caretaker PM.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 11,000 Cases, Becomes Deadliest Yet
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 11,042 cases and 5,387 deaths, its deadliest, per government data. Conflict and mistrust are hampering the response.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Faithful at Córdoba Mass Before Peru Trip
Pope Leo XIV held Mass in Córdoba, Argentina, before a crowd estimated at 650,000, then heads to Lujan and Peru on his South America tour.
Iran Rejects France’s Fridge Cyberattack Accusations
Iran rejects France’s accusation that its Revolutionary Guards caused cyberattacks on hundreds of supermarket fridges in October, calling the claims baseless.
Najib Razak Returns Home Under House Arrest After Royal Pardon
Najib Razak moves to house arrest in Kuala Lumpur under a royal pardon, finishing his 1MDB graft sentence at home until August 2028.
PTI Demands Access to Imran Khan After Overnight Hospital Visit
Imran Khan was taken to Islamabad’s PIMS hospital overnight for eye treatment and returned to Adiala Jail; PTI demands access to him.
Indonesia’s VP Offers Resignation Amid Eligibility Questions
Indonesia’s vice president has offered to resign over eligibility questions, deepening a rift between Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo.
Bus Crashes into 32 Vehicles in Seongnam, Dozens Injured
A bus hit 32 vehicles in Seongnam, near Seoul, at morning rush hour, injuring dozens. The driver says the brakes failed; investigators are probing the cause.
World Brief is written with AI assistance from published reporting and narrated with an AI-generated voice.