Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, is the strongest on Earth this year — fueled by record-warm seas, rapid intensification, and a changing climate.
The U.S. and China have agreed to a preliminary trade-deal framework that defers 100% U.S. tariffs and delays China’s export-control on rare earths, pending finalization at a Trump-Xi summit.
France puts several people on trial for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron over false gender rumors, testing the country’s limits on online abuse.
Britain faces scrutiny after 262 prisoners were mistakenly freed last year, prompting a police manhunt and a government review of its overcrowded prisons.
Two men in their thirties have been arrested in connection with the €88 million jewel heist at the Louvre, as forensic evidence and airport surveillance aided the investigation.
Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of ASEAN on October 26, 2025, ending a 14-year bid and opening a new chapter of regional integration and reform.
The ceremony marks a diplomatic milestone at the ASEAN summit with President Trump playing a central role.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic floods, landslides, and destructive winds as authorities race to prepare.
Peru and Colombia dispute Santa Rosa Island’s sovereignty after shifts in the Amazon River altered the border’s natural course.
The Booker Prize will launch a Children’s Booker in 2027 for books aimed at ages 8–12, judged by both adults and children, with a £50,000 top award.
French biathlete Julia Simon received a three-month suspended sentence and €15,000 fine after admitting to stealing and using teammates’ credit cards.
AI-generated monkey photos triggered a police search in Newark, New Jersey, before officials confirmed the images were fake and the incident a hoax.
Russia threatened “tough and effective” retaliation against the EU’s 19th sanctions package targeting its gas exports, calling the move “suicidal.”
Pakistan’s Defence Minister warned that failure to reach a peace deal with Afghanistan could lead to “open war,” citing growing cross-border militant threats.
Barclays says U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants may tighten global supply and lift Brent crude above $85 per barrel after November 21.
North Korea’s foreign minister visits Russia and Belarus, reviving old diplomatic routes amid a shifting global order.
Mark Cuban says U.S. public medical schools should be tuition-free to expand access, lower healthcare costs, and rebuild trust in the system.
Independent left-wing politician Catherine Connolly has been elected as Ireland’s president, marking a shift toward values-led, nonpartisan politics.
Vilnius Airport temporarily shut after balloons entered its airspace, highlighting Baltic Europe’s growing caution amid regional tensions.
Tualatin’s annual Pumpkin Regatta saw Gary Christensen win the race in a 624-kg pumpkin, celebrating Oregon’s unique harvest tradition.
The Louvre estimates €88 million in losses after a major jewelry heist. Prosecutors continue the investigation, though experts fear the treasures are lost.
Trump hits Russia with "tremendous" oil sanctions but immediately offers an off-ramp, hoping they "won't be on for long." The strategy is clear: maximum economic pressure paired with a public plea for a settled peace
A woman in South Korea accidentally caused a deadly apartment fire after trying to kill a cockroach with a homemade flamethrower.
A signed 1986 Michael Jordan card sold for a record $2.7 million, underscoring the lasting allure of his sports legacy.