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JD Vance weighs skipping 2028 presidential race after Republican midterm losses: Report
JD Vance is considering not running for the 2028 presidential election after Republican losses in the midterms. The ongoing Iran conflict and internal party divisions are major factors in his deliberations. His supporters remain divided on whether he will enter the race despite potential…
Michigan Dad Pauses Fundraiser: viral prank target stops at $784,273; urges gifts to others
Walter Zerod, a delivery worker who faced a shocking prank at work, found unexpected financial relief through a GoFundMe campaign that skyrocketed to nearly $785,000. This overwhelming support not only helped him but also highlighted the kindness of strangers. In a selfless move, Zerod chose to…
Hungary recovers $20 million cash in probe of Orban minister
BUDAPEST, Nov 14 - Hungarian authorities have recovered nearly $20 million in cash, some buried in forests or hidden in farm buildings and warehouses, in a bribery probe into Miklos Sesztak, a minister under former right-wing leader Viktor Orban.
Reijnders’ hat-trick fires Dutch to 7-0 rout of Greece, Germany beat Serbia
Netherlands' 7-0 annihilation of Greece means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals.
France faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stage
Some of the largely peaceful rallies have seen fringe violence, as well as accusations of police brutality.
Protesters heckle Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic conference
US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced repeated heckling at a Democratic conference in Denver.
Memorial opens honoring victims of the 2015 Charleston church massacre
Eleven years after a white gunman killed nine Black parishioners inside the South’s oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church, a long planned memorial is opening to honor their lives
Vescio stars in milestone game as Blues and Swans reach preliminary finals
Darcy Vescio celebrates her 100th game with two goals as Carlton defeats Hawthorn by five points in an AFLW semifinal blockbuster after Sydney gets past Geelong.
Live: France mobilises in fifth wave of student protests
Between 50 and 60 marches are expected in France on Saturday, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who plans to mobilise approximately 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country.
India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people
It demanded that Israel “cease the exploitation, damage, cause of loss or depletion and endangerment of the natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan
Iran says three tankers hit by mines in Hormuz catch fire
Iran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Microsoft says consumer products services recovered; still monitoring enterprise services
The technology giant said it was “monitoring the backlog of email messages accrued during this event” before considering the issue with the enterprise services resolved.
Abby Choi’s ex-brother-in-law tells murder trial he ‘blanked out’ during cover-up
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former brother-in-law began his defence in the seventh week of the trial over her alleged murder, describing himself as a close friend but claiming he “blanked out” while helping to dispose of her dismembered body and erase evidence of the crime. In a…
Caught 'Iranian Zionist' getting talks points mid-debate, American commentator says
American commentator Jackson Hinkle has said he caught an "Iranian Zionist" getting talking points from an Israeli "media official in the middle of our debate".
The ANC’s implosion was decades in the making
Zuma squandered Mbeki’s gains, while Ramaphosa’s dithering turned the ANC’s promised renewal into a fight for survival.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese caught on hot-mic making crude joke with minister at COP31
A spokesperson for the prime minister says the two men ‘were having a joke in between meetings’
Southeast Asian leaders to meet as Trump visit highlights trade disruption
ASEAN summit comes as US president embarks on Asia trip that will see him meet China's Xi.
Piyush Goyal in Egypt: Both sides to discuss increasing cooperation in infra, manufacturing, logistics
Egypt's strategic geographical location offers significant opportunities for Indian businesses to strengthen their presence in the country and access markets across Africa, the Middle East and Europe
Ukraine is running out of options, and Russia knows it
The Abu Dhabi talks reveal Moscow’s growing leverage over Ukraine and a shifting Western approach to peace.
India: Delhi surpasses Lahore as world's most polluted city
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded to be higher than Lahore in Pakistan on Friday, which made it the most polluted city globally.
Trump administration plans federal land sales, but leaves parcels unidentified
US loses measles elimination status as cases surge: WSJ
The CDC has confirmed 5,412 cases so far in 2026, more than double the total in 2025.
At 13, Prince George shows artistic flair with a kingfisher drawing in Prince William's magazine
At just 13, Prince George has displayed his creative flair through a striking drawing of a kingfisher, recently featured in Country Life magazine. This artwork not only showcases his meticulous attention to detail but also aligns with the royal family's rich tradition of artistic appreciation…
Salah breaks Egypt scoring record, Tunisia lose to Libya in AFCON qualifier
Salah scored twice to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record.
Measure M Sales Tax Hike: San Clemente voters reject beach‑wildfire levy; officials hunt new funds
The additional revenue was expected to support two dedicated funds over a 10-year period, with half allocated to beach protection and the remaining half directed towards wildfire preparedness. The measure was defeated despite growing concerns about the city's shrinking coastline and the repeated…
Teenage co-founder Anthony Woo diverted 300,000+ pounds of food waste
India’s Bollywood boosts security as fears of criminal gangs rise
It sounds like a Bollywood thriller, but a spate of shootings and extortion threats targeting Mumbai’s stars has sent the industry scrambling for bodyguards, reviving memories of the underworld’s grip on cinema in the 1990s. From gunshots to cash demands, the incidents have unsettled the Indian…
Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh: India wants Dhaka to fulfil two conditions
India is reportedly seeking Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh after more than two years in exile, but has set two conditions for Tarique Rahman’s government. According to BBC Bangla, New Delhi wants the Bangladesh army to fly Hasina back and guarantee her an opportunity to appeal her death…
Philippine court orders arrest of jailed, US-wanted celebrity preacher
Palace denies timing of warrant is linked to Trump’s visit to Manila next week.