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BBC executives resign; Trump threatens

Two top BBC executives resigned after the broadcaster apologised for a misleading edit of President Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 speech, and Trump threatened a $1 billion lawsuit.

BBC executives resign; Trump threatens
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Eight Democrats enable Senate stopgap

The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan funding measure to end the government shutdown after eight Democrats broke ranks to back the deal, though the House and president must approve.

Eight Democrats enable Senate stopgap
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Paris target failure threatens livelihoods

COP30 opened in Belém, Brazil, with the United States absent and UN officials warned that failing to uphold the Paris 1.5°C goal would imperil global stability and livelihoods.

Paris target failure threatens livelihoods
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Trump pardons Giuliani, states unaffected

President Donald Trump pardoned Rudy Giuliani and 76 others for roles in efforts to overturn the 2020 U.S. election, a federal clemency that cannot shield them from state prosecutions.

Trump pardons Giuliani, states unaffected
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Court denies same sex appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reconsider a challenge to its 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, rejecting a bid by former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis.

Court denies same sex appeal
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SNAP funding fight leaves millions

The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court seeking to halt full SNAP benefits nationwide amid a legal fight over funding that left millions of recipients in limbo.

SNAP funding fight leaves millions
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Trump threatens controllers, offers bonuses

President Donald Trump threatened to dock the pay of unpaid U.S. air-traffic controllers who did not return to work amid the government shutdown and offered $10,000 bonuses.

Trump threatens controllers, offers bonuses
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Trump Pardons Giuliani And Allies

President Donald Trump pardoned Rudy Giuliani and at least 77 allies for roles in efforts to overturn the 2020 U.S. election, a move largely symbolic at the federal level.

Trump Pardons Giuliani And Allies
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Shutdown measure advances, markets rally

U.S. senators advanced a measure to end the government shutdown, sparking global stock rallies and pushing Treasury yields higher, including gains in tech stocks and bitcoin.

Shutdown measure advances, markets rally
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Netanyahu, Kushner Push Hamas Disarmament

Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday to discuss a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including Hamas disarmament and demilitarization, officials said.

Netanyahu, Kushner Push Hamas Disarmament
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Court doubts Trump tariff payout

President Trump proposed paying most Americans $2,000 each from U.S. tariff revenues, but the plan faced Supreme Court skepticism and legal and inflation risks.

Court doubts Trump tariff payout
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US Partially Suspends Syria Sanctions

President Donald Trump met Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, Nov. 10, and the U.S. partially suspended sanctions on Syria.

US Partially Suspends Syria Sanctions
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Trump Threatens BBC With Lawsuit

President Donald Trump threatened a $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC over a misleadingly edited clip in a documentary, and the broadcaster confirmed it had received his legal letter.

Trump Threatens BBC With Lawsuit
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Germany quadruples AI capacity, lagging

A study found Germany’s AI compute capacity would quadruple by 2030 as billions flowed into data centers, but it said the gap with the United States and China would widen.

Germany quadruples AI capacity, lagging
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US strikes boats, kills six

The U.S. struck two suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific, killing six and raising the death toll to 76, while U.N. rights officials urged probes into extrajudicial killings.

US strikes boats, kills six
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Mamdani Credits Immigrants, Faces Criticism

Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, framed his victory as rooted in socialist ideas and immigrant communities, though some critics said he declined to condemn the Oct. 7 pogrom.

Mamdani Credits Immigrants, Faces Criticism
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IOC to ban transgender women

The International Olympic Committee edged closer to banning transgender women from female Olympic events, moving to implement the policy ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

IOC to ban transgender women
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Whistleblower revealed Maxwell's commutation bid

Ghislaine Maxwell sought a commutation from President Trump for her 20-year sex‑trafficking sentence, a whistleblower told House Democrats, saying she received special treatment at a Texas federal prison.

Whistleblower revealed Maxwell's commutation bid
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Israel Returns Fifteen Prisoner Bodies

Israel handed 15 bodies of Palestinian prisoners to Gaza under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Gaza's health ministry said, bringing to 315 the total returned since the truce.

Israel Returns Fifteen Prisoner Bodies
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FDA drops menopausal hormone warnings

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it would remove black‑box warnings from menopausal hormone therapy, prompting critics to call the evidence for the change insufficient.

FDA drops menopausal hormone warnings
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Shutdown Snarls Travel, Cancels Thousands

The U.S. government shutdown snarled air travel, canceling nearly 3,000 flights nationwide and prompting FAA limits on private jets at major airports as talks continued in Washington.

Shutdown Snarls Travel, Cancels Thousands
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Trump reaches out to Syria

Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, an outreach to Damascus intended to advance his vision for Middle East peace.

Trump reaches out to Syria
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Apollo buys Atlético, chiefs stay

Apollo Sports Capital acquired a majority stake in Atlético Madrid, valuing the club at about €2.5 billion, while current chiefs Gil Marín and Enrique Cerezo remained in place.

Apollo buys Atlético, chiefs stay
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Nvidia Leads Rally After Shutdown

Nvidia led gains as Wall Street rallied after signs the U.S. government shutdown was nearing an end, lifting investor optimism and driving a broad tech-led advance.

Nvidia Leads Rally After Shutdown
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Buffett Speeds Fortune to Foundations

Warren Buffett said in his final Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter that he was "going quiet" and would accelerate disbursing his fortune to his children's foundations.

Buffett Speeds Fortune to Foundations
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US pauses sanctions on Syria

The U.S. government paused sanctions enforcement on Syria for six months after hosting interim Syrian president Ahmed al‑Charaa in Washington, officials said.

US pauses sanctions on Syria
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Basketball great Lenny Wilkens dies

Lenny Wilkens, NBA legend and Hall of Famer as both player and coach, died at 88, having led the 1979 Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA title.

Basketball great Lenny Wilkens dies
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Iraqis vote amid power struggle

Iraqis prepared to vote in critical parliamentary elections on Tuesday as the U.S., Iran, Turkey and Israel watched closely amid fears Tehran could lose influence and trigger unrest.

Iraqis vote amid power struggle
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Trump makes historic NFL return

President Donald Trump attended an NFL game in Maryland, was met with both cheers and boos, and became the first president to attend an NFL game since 1978.

Trump makes historic NFL return
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Trump pardons 77; Democrats condemn

Former President Donald Trump granted pardons to 77 people, including Rudy Giuliani and several participants in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, drawing criticism from Democrats.

Trump pardons 77; Democrats condemn
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Senators strike deal, stocks surge

U.S. senators reached agreement on a deal that could end the record-long government shutdown, and Wall Street rallied as global markets followed.

Senators strike deal, stocks surge
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Justices hear Rastafarian shaving lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Damon Landor, a Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved by prison guards, can sue those officials for damages under federal law.

Justices hear Rastafarian shaving lawsuit
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Interstellar comet confirmed as icy

Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas appeared blue near the Sun and sprouted multiple tails, observed by two spacecraft; scientists attributed this to sublimating surface ices, though Avi Loeb suggested artificial origin.

Interstellar comet confirmed as icy
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Norway, Trump weaken climate protections

Regierungen und Führungspersonen schwächten den Klimaschutz, als Norwegen milliardenschwere Entlastungen für die Ölbranche erwog und US‑Präsident Trump Öl‑ und Gasinteressen förderte, was von Umweltgruppen scharf kritisiert wurde.

Norway, Trump weaken climate protections
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Pfizer buys Metsera, Novo withdraws

Pfizer acquired biotech Metsera for a blockbuster price after the prospect prompted an auction with Novo Nordisk, which withdrew its bid and lifted the Danish company's share price.

Pfizer buys Metsera, Novo withdraws
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Colts win Berlin's NFL opener

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–25 in overtime in the first regular-season NFL game at Berlin's Olympiastadion before more than 70,000 fans.

Colts win Berlin's NFL opener
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Rumble takes Northern Data private

Rumble bought German cloud firm Northern Data, taking it private in a deal reported up to €836 million, and is known for ties to right‑wing influencers.

Rumble takes Northern Data private
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