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DeSantis on Defense secretary speculation: ‘I’ve never discussed it’ with Trump
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said he has “never discussed” replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary with President Trump despite recent speculation. “I see President Trump frequently now that he’s back in Florida, I’ve never discussed it with him. It’s never been anything that I’ve…
Trump-backed Maga firebrand Lauren Boebert defeated in Colorado congressional race
US congresswoman, who has been caught up in repeated controversies, loses re-election bid to Democrat Eileen Laubacher
Turkey and Qatar pledge unified stance against attacks in mutual defence pact
Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement Friday, pledging a unified response to any attack on either country, the two leaders said in a joint statement. The defence pact follows the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in August.
White House denies Kevin Hassett departing Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his counsellor, David Zervos, are reportedly among the people being eyed to replace Hassett.
Officials name victims of fatal Brooklyn building collapse as investigation widens
Authorities conclude search for victims in wreckage of the building and release the names of the eight victims
In the occupied West Bank, violence and dispossession become routine
With Israel's October 27 elections failing to produce a clear majority, the situation has continued to deteriorate in the Palestinian territory, where both settlers and the military have carried out repeated abuses.
The challenge of holding the Quad together
The big ticket question confronting the Quad, however, is how Donald Trump engages with the group and the broader Indo-Pacific geography
France seizes Ukrainian oligarch Zhevago's $40 million Paris mansion in embezzlement investigation
The property was seized on Nov. 9 as part of an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $113 million from Ukraine's now-defunct Finance and Credit Bank, which Zhevago previously controlled.
Indian PhD student Bilal Kazi jailed in UK for 30 years for preying on young girls on Snapchat. He was overstaying his student visa
Incoming House Speaker Jeffries heckled at Democratic conference
DENVER, Nov 13 - Hakeem Jeffries, set to become US House Speaker when Democrats take control of Congress in January, was heckled by protesters on Friday who accused him of being too timid to address the high cost of living that fueled voter frustration in the midterm elections.
Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames cabinet colleague
Scott Bessent suggests Howard Lutnick’s commerce department failed to ban exports of Nvidia's chips to a firm thought to have links with China.
First person in Ireland convicted of coercive control admits assault on other woman
Kevin Dunleavy, who has 130 previous convictions attacked woman at jiving class
Nvidia scandal: US treasury chief blames Lutnick’s commerce department over alleged lack of action
US commerce secretary faces sack as questions emerge over senior Trump officials’ knowledge of alleged Chinese spy’s ties to Jensen Huang
U.N. watchdog agency pushes for access to key Iran nuclear site
As Trump signals he may let the Iran war fester, the U.N. nuclear agency is "increasingly concerned" about access to a key uranium facility, according to a leaked report.
Boebert ousted by Laubacher in Colorado House race
Democrat Eileen Laubacher is projected to win Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Laubacher defeated incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), unseating one of President Trump’s most outspoken allies in a district that has long favored the GOP. DDHQ rated the…
UN chief says 'immediate and drastic' emissions cuts needed to avert climate change catastrophe
"You cannot build peace on a burning planet," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters, stressing that climate change is central to the U.N.'s work because it contributes to geopolitical instability.
Ukraine war latest: Ex-PM press secretary reportedly injured in Moscow car explosion
Key developments on Nov. 13: Ex-PM press secretary reportedly injured in Moscow car explosion Russia's advance in Ukraine has slowed significantly, Air Assault Forces commander says Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia, injures 50, including 8 children Ukraine, Russia launch 'new format' for evacuating…
Dutch prime minister holds hours of crisis talks as coalition acrimony erupts over tax package
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is trying to prevent his coalition government from collapsing
Gold smuggled from war zones entered the UAE despite new regulations, report says
A new report says that the United Arab Emirates remains a key destination for gold smuggled from conflict zones despite new regulations on the trade
Ukraine updates: EU to send united front to potential peace talks
Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Poland — as well as the EU itself — will jointly represent Europe in possible peace talks. Meanwhile, a second car bomb in two days has exploded in Moscow. DW has more.
Ukraine updates: Europe to send united front to potential peace talks
Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Poland — as well as the EU itself — will jointly represent Europe in possible peace talks. Meanwhile, a second car bomb in two days has exploded in Moscow.
Europeans decide on thorny question of who will speak for bloc in Ukraine talks
On Friday, the European Union agreed to not one person but a team from five countries and the European Union.
Colombia court sentences five army members to reparations work for executions
BOGOTA, Nov 13 - A peace tribunal sentenced five retired Colombian Army members on Friday to up to 6-1/2 years of reparations work for their role in the killing and disappearance of 35 civilians between 2002 and 2006.
The foreign influencers helping Russia sell its occupation
On the social media accounts of a group of young foreign visitors touring the Russian-occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, the war-ravaged region is presented as an appealing travel destination.
U.S. Supreme Court set to consider Trump’s border asylum restrictions
Justices take up Trump’s appeal of lower court ruling that he exceeded his authority with U.S.-Mexico border move
Missouri appeals court revives hotel guest's claim after truck crash and icy parking lot fall
A recent decision by a Missouri appeals court has overturned a previous dismissal of a negligence lawsuit involving Super 6 Inn. The plaintiff, Jeff Woosley, sustained a shoulder injury while attempting to photograph damage on a parked van. The court’s ruling highlighted ongoing disputes about the…
David Walliams: UK police launch sex offense probe into comedian
The "Little Britain" star and "Britain's Got Talent" judge has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls. Walliams denies the allegations.
Why do mosquitoes love some people and ignore others? Study found skin odour, bacteria responsible
Recent studies shed light on the intriguing attraction between mosquitoes and humans, revealing that different species of these pests have specific preferences for individual body odors and the unique skin microbiomes of their hosts. The findings from research involving human volunteers illustrate…
Migrants risk deadly route to Spain’s Canary Islands
More than 7,400 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands during the first 10 days of November.