Marco Rubio called on the world to stop supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of mass killings. The RSF have been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023, capturing El Fasher after an 18-month siege.
EU ministers discussed financing for Ukraine, supporting the idea of a reparations loan. This option is considered the most feasible for covering the deficit without additional burden on member states.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
Bulgaria's parliament overturned the president's veto on a bill allowing the government to take control of Lukoil's oil refinery and sell it. The decision is intended to protect the asset from US sanctions, which will come into force on November 21.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
Britain conducted a three-day exercise involving 600 military personnel, police, medics, and rescuers to test its readiness for biological weapon attacks and the disposal of explosive devices. Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of continuous training for a rapid and effective response to incidents.
The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.
The United Kingdom will allocate £13 million (over $17 million) to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The country will also ban the servicing of vessels carrying Russian liquefied natural gas.
Global sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1. 9 million units. Europe led the growth, while North America saw a 41% drop in sales.
A new study has found that consuming ultra-processed foods triggers the development of prediabetes and elevated blood sugar levels in young people. A 10% increase in the consumption of these products increases the risk of prediabetes by 64%.
According to a survey conducted for Deezer, 97% of people could not distinguish AI-generated music from human-made music. More than half of respondents felt awkward about this, and 80% would like AI-generated music to be clearly labeled.
On November 12, the world celebrates International Pathology Day and World Pneumonia Day. In 2024, World Ballet Day was not celebrated, but a resumption of celebrations is planned for 2025.
In Britain, the government is reducing its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 15%, allocating 850 million pounds sterling for the period 2026–2028.
A number of European countries will receive additional support from the EU to overcome the growing migration burden. The new mechanism will become operational after the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force in mid-2026.
Romanian Foreign Ministry representative Andrei Țerna commented on the FSB's statements about Ukraine and Great Britain's attempt to abduct a MiG-31 aircraft. He compared it to Soviet spy novels, calling it propaganda that conceals Russian aggression.
The UK government has unveiled a detailed plan for the gradual replacement of animal testing with new laboratory methods. By the end of 2025, they plan to abandon some key safety tests, and by 2030, the use of dogs and primates will be reduced by at least 35%.
Britain has stopped providing intelligence to the Americans on suspicious vessels over fears it could be used for military strikes. London believes that the September attacks, which killed 76 people, violate international law.
Germany plans to spend 19 billion euros on clothing and equipment for soldiers and 7. 5 billion euros on armored vehicles by 2034-2037. This will allow the army to be equipped to reach a strength of 460,000 soldiers.
Qian Zhіmіn, 47, has been sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for money laundering in London. She stole £5 billion from over 100,000 Chinese pensioners by investing their money in cryptocurrency.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
The World Records Book recognized Diia. AI as an achievement in the categories "First Time" and "Inventions." It is the world's first AI assistant that provides citizens with public services at the national level.
The UK is expecting a severe flu season due to the rapidly spreading H3N2 strain with seven mutations. This strain has not yet been recorded in Ukraine, but virologist Alla Mironenko warns of its possible appearance.
Hungarian writer David Szalay's novel "Flesh" was recognized as an "unusual" and "absolutely special" work.
Ryanair will require passengers to use electronic boarding passes via its mobile application starting November 12. This move is part of a digital strategy aimed at simplifying check-in and reducing environmental impact.
The European Commission has begun establishing a new intelligence body to improve the use of information from national intelligence services. The unit, being formed within the European Commission's Secretariat-General, will recruit staff from the EU intelligence community.
November 11 is marked by numerous holidays, including Singles' Day, Polish Independence Day, International Energy Saving Day, and World Shopping Day. This day also commemorates those who died in World War I and animals that suffered in wars.
Donald Trump is threatening the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech. The move comes after the resignation of the BBC's Director-General and head of news over a scandal.
Belgium has sought assistance from allies after a series of drone incursions near airports, military bases, and nuclear power plants. Officials say the incidents "resemble" Russian actions, but there is no direct evidence yet.
The Russian company Lukoil informed the Iraqi government about force majeure at the West Qurna-2 field due to US and UK sanctions. Iraq has suspended all payments to Lukoil, which could lead to a halt in production at the field.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Canada's Niagara region this week for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He will discuss President Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, security in Haiti and Sudan, maritime security, critical minerals, and global supply chains.
