More than 41 people have died in Vietnam due to weeks of flooding and rain, with over 52,000 homes inundated. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated, and this year's disaster damage has reached $2 billion.
Great Britain has identified units and headquarters locations for troop deployment in Ukraine as part of a 30-country coalition. Plans include training Ukrainian troops within the country and coordinating multinational forces.
René Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Airbus, called on European countries to arm themselves with tactical nuclear weapons. This is a response to the threat from Russian Iskander missiles with nuclear warheads deployed in Kaliningrad.
Law enforcement in Bulgaria has detained 35 individuals suspected of international trafficking in cultural heritage and antique weapons. The criminal network operated for over 16 years, laundering over a billion dollars.
Film company Paramount has won the tender for Champions League television rights in the UK and Germany. This is the first time an American media group has made a major move into international sports.
Germany is urging the European Union to reach an agreement with the United Kingdom on access to the EU defense fund by the end of the month. This would allow the UK to participate in the €150 billion fund designed to strengthen European defense.
Lebanon has detained Nuh Zaiter, the country's most wanted drug lord, who had been on the run for years. He was taken into custody during an operation near Baalbek after a brief standoff.
Iran has ceased cooperation with nuclear inspectors in response to a resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, which demanded the disclosure of data on uranium stockpiles. This decision was Tehran's direct response to increased diplomatic pressure from Western countries.
The system, transferred by Great Britain, is equipped with a 30-mm Mark 44 Bushmaster II cannon and can operate autonomously, destroying air, ground, and sea targets.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi emphasizes that all discussions about the US peace plan revolve around rumors. He also points out that Ukraine's position remains unchanged.
European countries have expressed their position on a possible US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, developed in secret. Most emphasize the need to involve Ukraine and Europe in any peace agreements.
The golden toilet "America" by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York for $12 million to an unknown buyer. The 18-karat gold art object, which functions as a regular toilet, satirizes excessive American wealth.
The President of Brazil is stepping up pressure on COP30 summit participants for a quick breakthrough in climate agreement negotiations. He plans personal meetings with key negotiators to resolve contentious issues, including the phasing out of fossil fuels and climate finance.
For the first time in 20 years, Great Britain is creating a network of new factories for the production of ammunition and military explosives. This is intended to increase the country's combat readiness and strengthen defense support for Ukraine.
Five tourists have died as a result of a severe snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Among the dead are two Germans, two Mexicans, and one British citizen; four other missing persons have been found alive.
The world's largest review links ultra-processed food (UPF) to harm to all major human organ systems, posing a "seismic" threat to global health. UPF displaces fresh foods and is associated with an increased risk of a dozen diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Russian reconnaissance ship spotted near British waters: UK Defence Secretary makes statement.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly developing a new 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed it with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
Ukrainian drone system manufacturer SkyFall presented the modular interceptor P1-Sun at the Dubai Airshow. This FPV interceptor, designed to destroy Russian cruise missiles, interested delegations from the USA, France, and Great Britain.
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services to determine whether they should be subject to the Digital Markets Act. A decision is expected within 12 months, and if the conclusion is positive, the companies will have six months to comply with the requirements.
Wright USA, an insurance company that insured FBI and CIA agents, was acquired by China's Fosun Group. This gave it access to the personal data of US secret service employees.
The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
On Tuesday, November 18, a trilateral meeting will take place in Berlin between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders will meet for dinner after the summit on Europe's digital sovereignty, in which Macron will participate.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced new steps to tighten asylum rules. Changes include increasing the residency period for refugees to 20 years to obtain permanent status and reviewing the application of articles of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Denmark has set a new target to reduce CO2 emissions by 82% by 2035, surpassing the UK's previous goal. The Danish government will allocate 4 billion kroner annually to achieve this ambitious target.
The Iraqi government plans to appeal to the US Treasury Department for a six-month waiver of sanctions against Lukoil. This would provide more time to sell the company's stake in the West Qurna-2 oil field.
The BBC chairman stated that the company sees no grounds for Donald Trump's lawsuit over the editing of his speech and is ready to defend its position. Trump plans to sue for $1-5 billion over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech.
Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak named Zaluzhnyi, Biletskyi, and Budanov as possible successors to Zelenskyy. He noted that Ukraine is close to the risk of national collapse due to Russian advances, economic crisis, and a corruption scandal.
Lionsgate's "Now You See Me 3" grossed $75. 5 million globally, taking the top spot. Meanwhile, Paramount's "The Running Man" flopped, earning only $11.2 million against a budget of $110 million.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on the supply of air defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Sources report plans for Rafale fighter jets and additional SAMP/T air defense systems.
