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Trident nuclear submarine concludes record underwater deployment
HMS Vengeance’s seven-month patrol prompts concerns about slow pace of maintenance of ageing fleet and impact on crewA Trident nuclear submarine has concluded a record seven-month deployment, returning to the Faslane naval base in Scotland where its crew was greeted by the defence secretary, Wes Streeting.HMS Vengeance began its patrol on 12 April and spent 217 days submerged before returning on Sunday, having left the country when Keir Starmer was in Downing Street and Manchester United were third in the Premier League. Continue reading...
Senator-elect Scott Colom vows to ensure Trump follows through on his promises
Mississippi Democrat points to commitments Trump made: lower prices, halt endless wars and release Epstein filesAfter recently becoming the first Mississippi Democrat elected to the US Senate in more than four decades, Scott Colom pledged to try to ensure Donald Trump “follows through on the commitments” he made while successfully running for a second presidency in 2024.Colom, while being interviewed by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday, alluded to various campaign promises made by Trump – including lowering consumer prices, halting the seemingly endless wars waged under other presidential administrations, and fully releasing files related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein, the late accused sex trafficker whose social circle encompassed the US and global elite. Continue reading...
Chris Van Hollen says he has path to win Senate leader over Chuck Schumer
Progressive US senator calling for more inclusion within Democratic caucus cites openness to change among peersDemocratic US senator Chris Van Hollen on Sunday escalated his bid to lead his party’s incoming Senate majority rather than Chuck Schumer, asserting that he has a path to victory amid a dedicated campaign that includes a series of television appearances.Van Hollen, a Maryland progressive, appeared on Sunday on CNN, ABC and Fox News as he continues to make his case for why his peers in the Senate should reject Schumer, who has led the Democratic caucus for nearly a decade. Continue reading...
Labour rebellion over Rosebank oilfield expected to top 100 MPs
Total of 75 have already signed letter to Burnham opposing plans as discontent also grows over Europe and welfare changesAs many as 100 Labour MPs could sign a letter opposing the giant Rosebank oilfield, as discontent among backbenchers looks likely to surge this week, with rebellions also brewing over Europe and welfare changes.A total of 75 MPs have already signed the private letter, which is expected to be delivered in the next fortnight to Andy Burnham as part of a campaign in which Labour MPs from the party’s 2024 intake are playing a significant role. Continue reading...
Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Authorities say Russian intelligence service ordered attack Estonian PM links to Tallinn’s support for UkraineEstonia will close all its border crossings with Russia from 1 December after a suspected sabotage attack on a drone maker in the Baltic state over the weekend, which authorities said was ordered by Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.On Saturday morning, eight people were detained during an attempted attack on Threod Systems, a defence company that manufactures long-range attack and reconnaissance drones. No injuries or damage were reported after the company’s security team responded to the incident. Continue reading...
Hundreds of thousands of Czechs protest in Prague over media freedom
Estimated 350,000 people rally against plan to scrap licence fees and fund broadcasters from state budgetHundreds of thousands of Czechs have rallied in Prague to protest against a perceived government attempt to stifle media freedom.The gathering on Sunday to save the mandatory licence fees that fund Czechia’s public broadcasters drew more than 350,000 people, making it one of the biggest in the country’s history, organisers said. Continue reading...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt condemn Iranian attack on Bahrain - as it happened
Iran has targeted airbase in Bahrain in latest resumption of strikes since septemberThe state-run Bahrain news agency is also carrying the statements of each country in the region responding to Iran’s actions targeting their Gulf neighbour this morning.Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have all strongly condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Bahrain.The Kingdom affirms that the Iranian attacks constitute a violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness. The Kingdom stresses the importance of an immediate halt to the blatant Iranian attacks on the countries of the region, and of taking serious steps towards achieving security and stability for the countries of the region and their peoples.The continuation of these attacks represents a dangerous escalation that will complicate efforts to contain the tension and undermine political and diplomatic endeavors aimed at achieving security and stability in the region.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of the continued Iranian aggression against its territory, including the attack launched today, Sunday, November 15, 2026, by drones that were intercepted and destroyed by air defense systems in the Kingdom’s airspace.This comes two days after a similar attack at dawn on Friday, November 13, 2026, by two drones that were also intercepted. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard explicitly claimed responsibility for these attacks. The Ministry praised the efficiency, vigilance, and capability of the Bahrain Defense Force in confronting today’s attack and its complete readiness to deter any aggression. The Ministry considered these attacks a resumption of Iran’s heinous aggression against the Kingdom and countries in the region, disregarding the provisions of international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Continue reading...
1,500 Migrants Arrive In Spain's Canary Islands In A Day, Highest Since 2020
A total of 1,488 people in 14 boats were rescued by the Spanish coastguard, EFE news agency reported, continuing a surge of arrivals from West African countries to the Spanish archipelago since October.
"Somebody Hit Us": Pilot Remarks After Miami Airport Collision
While both airlines pledged cooperation with the FAA inquiry, air traffic control (ATC) audio and preliminary regulator findings indicate a breakdown in ground clearance protocols
Two planes collide on taxiway at Miami airport one day after national grounding
Two people injured after wingtip of Copa Airlines Boeing 737 struck nose of United Parcel Service Boeing 767Two planes collided with one another on a taxiway at Miami’s international airport on Saturday night – a day after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an hours-long nationwide ground stop due to communication issues affecting multiple air traffic control centers.In a statement, the Trump administration-led FAA said the wingtip of a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 struck the nose of a United Parcel Service Boeing 767 “while the airplanes were taxiing at Miami International Airport”. Continue reading...
'Chinese Spy' Alice Huang Left Company In 2025: Megaspeed Amid Nvidia Row
Megaspeed said it would not comment on alice Huang's personal and private matters.
"If US Makes Another Mistake...": Top Iran Negotiator Warns Trump
Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalating the Iran war with a fresh attack and winding down hostilities.
