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Nov 9, 2026
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
High winds and heavy rain triggered collapse of sand bank overlooking camp for displaced familiesWitnesses have described the frantic struggle to save three members of a family buried by a landslide triggered by high winds and heavy rain in Gaza.A sand bank overlooking a camp for displaced families south of Deir al-Balah collapsed on Sunday, killing five people and crushing at least three tents. Continue reading...
Nov 9, 2026
Peru's move to reconsider protections for uncontacted Mashco Piro raises fears of Amazon logging
Indigenous leaders in Peru are warning that a government decision to reconsider protections for one of the world's largest uncontacted Indigenous groups could expose more of their Amazon rainforest territory to logging, raising fears of violent encounters and the spread of life-threatening diseases.
Nov 9, 2026
Nvidia probe of CEO's affair with alleged Chinese spy opens questions about U.S. chip-export policy
The Chinese Ministry of State Security, the civilian intelligence service, is suspected of conducting a major spying operation by recruiting an agent who had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Nov 9, 2026
Honduran court delays verdict in disappearance case that exposed sex trafficking ring
A Honduran court has postponed a verdict in a sex-trafficking case linked to the 2022 disappearance of Angie Peña
Nov 9, 2026
Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases
Pope Leo XIV have met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina
Nov 9, 2026
Trump, rebuked by voters, weighs post-election options on Iran
Declare victory and go home. Keep a naval blockade until Tehran cries uncle. Drop bombs until the Iranian regime surrenders. President Trump said he would not attack Iran until after the midterm elections. Now, decision time has arrived.
Nov 9, 2026
Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region
Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfallDeadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept across the region, including in neighbouring Iran. The city of Erbil, in Iraq, was particularly badly hit, with extensive damage to homes and businesses. Streets were inundated as torrential rain fell over a short period.Rainfall exceeded forecasts, with an estimated 80mm falling in the city, compared with expectations of 30mm. Two people were killed in the floods. Continue reading...
Nov 9, 2026
Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal
Japan said it will provide a coastal radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a security aid deal, as both countries face growing tensions with China
Nov 9, 2026
How Mandela's ANC lost its way in South Africa and voters deserted it
The African National Congress once rose above politics in South Africa as a movement dedicated to freeing the country from the oppression of apartheid with the lofty principles of democracy, equality and a better life for all.
Nov 9, 2026
No reconciliation in sight for British royal family
Prince William has reportedly "learned" to live without Prince Harry, with reconciliation becoming increasingly unlikely, news outlets report.
Nov 9, 2026
Ethnically split Cyprus' rival leaders agree to 2 more crossings across island's dividing line
The rival leaders of the ethnically split island of Cyprus agreed on Monday to open two new crossing points for vehicular traffic along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone in the first such development in nearly a decade.
Nov 9, 2026
White House increases interagency coordination to protect the skies from drone threats
The Trump administration announced Monday an expanded effort to coordinate counter-drone operations to protect U.S. airspace.
Nov 10, 2026
12 Killed In Bulgaria Motorway Pile-Up Due To Fog
Nov 10, 2026
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