Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sees ‘window of opportunity’ for peace as US envoys to meet Putin Trump does not object to Vance's efforts to resume talks with Iran — WSJ Hezbollah leader: Trump and Netanyahu were defeated in elections, a positive development for us Rioters loot shops after massive Barcelona housing protest (VIDEOS) Norma Dumont leaves UFC with two fights left on her contract European countries neither listen to nor hear Russia on Ukraine — Foreign Ministry Sale finishes third in NL Cy Young voting, his fourth top-three finish Jon Anik commits to UFC future after signing multi-year extension Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sees ‘window of opportunity’ for peace as US envoys to meet Putin Trump does not object to Vance's efforts to resume talks with Iran — WSJ Hezbollah leader: Trump and Netanyahu were defeated in elections, a positive development for us Rioters loot shops after massive Barcelona housing protest (VIDEOS) Norma Dumont leaves UFC with two fights left on her contract European countries neither listen to nor hear Russia on Ukraine — Foreign Ministry Sale finishes third in NL Cy Young voting, his fourth top-three finish Jon Anik commits to UFC future after signing multi-year extension

World News

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

America wants G20 on a leash

Washington is narrowing a once-broader forum into a tool for its own priorities, sidelining development, climate and the Global South Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Africa

US contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fighters

The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.

World News · United States

Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats

The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

‘We are a threat to Putin’: the small Norwegian news outlet with half its staff on Russia’s wanted list

Exiled journalists at the Barents Observer face growing intimidation as Moscow seeks to control media beyond its bordersThe official newspaper of the Russian government is an unli…

World News · Africa

Can an African feminist have a white wedding? It’s complicated | Patience Akumu

I wanted to be a beacon of black feminist love; my friends and family teased me for being a selloutWe had been together 20 years, had two children and had a customary marriage wit…

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Trump says no plans to change cabinet in wake of Republican loss

The US leader answered in the negative to a question of whether any changes will be made to his cabinet as a result of the election

World News · United States

Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms

These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number …

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Mamdani-backed anti-Israel leftists cruise to easy wins for US House seats in NY

Chevalier, Lander and Valdez secure spots in Congress after hard-fought primary campaigns earlier this year; Governor Hochul, a moderate, defeats Jewish opponent Blakeman

World News · United States

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

World News · United States

Amy Acton wins Ohio governor after bitter race with billionaire Ramaswamy

The raced heated up in its final weeks after the Republican contender released an ad featuring Acton's mother.

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Canadians support return of Russian national team to ice — envoy

The Canadians state quite plainly that it’s time to put an end to this political absurdity, Oleg Stepanov said

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Ottawa getting rid of serious rivals by sidelining hockey players from Russia — envoy

Oleg Stepanov commented on the Canadian government’s decision not to issue visas to Russian athletes for participations in the world junior hockey championship, which will be held…

World News · United States

Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Democrats gain control of US Senate following midterm elections — Bloomberg

According to the news agency’s estimates, party representatives will secure at least 51 seats

World News · United States

Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor

Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

UK apologises to Ukrainian child refugees who were told to study Russian

Exclusive: Schools minister launches new Ukrainian GCSE and says she is sorry students were pushed to study Russian in its absenceThe UK has apologised to Ukrainian child refugees…

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

In Kyiv, hackers sent fake alerts about a nuclear apocalypse. We hardly noticed | Diana Berg

As Europe erupts in furious protests, we prep for a cold, dark winter. Rage and fear require energy we simply don’t haveExplosions woke me at 3am the other night. Sitting on the b…

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Democrats will curb Trump’s policy toward Russia in event of their election win — expert

President of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord Katrina vanden Heuvel said that there is still a broad support for Ukraine in the party

WORLD NEWS
World News · Russia/Ukraine War

War with Iran could inflict devastating political damage on Republicans — expert

President of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord Katrina vanden Heuvel said she sees clear parallels to the 2006 midterms, when Republicans suffered defeat due to the Iraq…

World News · United States

What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could affect the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

World News · United States

How America voted in maps and charts

See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

World News · United States

Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term

Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over hi…

World News · United States

Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms

Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Providence voters approve ballot initiative that would back divestment from Israel

75% of voters support measure calling on Rhode Island city to refrain from investing in 'foreign countries conducting ethnic cleansing, apartheid, illegal military occupation, or …