Mbappe Seals 3-0 Win at Valencia as Real Madrid Draw Level with Barcelona at the Top of La Liga
Real Madrid won 3-0 at 10-man Valencia, with Valverde, Guler and Mbappe scoring, to draw level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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ANC Faces Worst-Ever Local Election Result as Early Counts Show Sharp Drop in Support
Early results show South Africa's ANC on track for its weakest local election performance, with about 32% support against 24% for the DA as the municipal count nears completion.
Politics & GovernanceMan Who Claimed to Be LeBron James' Son Arrested for Felony Stalking at Brentwood Home
LAPD arrested a man for felony stalking at LeBron James' Brentwood home while James played in Cleveland. The suspect reportedly claimed he believed he was James' son and did not enter the house.
Crime & JusticeIsraeli President Taps Opposition Leader Eisenkot to Form Government in Blow to Netanyahu
Israel's president has asked opposition leader Benny Eisenkot to form the next government, a setback for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Coverage notes the path to a government remains complicated.
Politics & GovernanceIsraeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot With Forming Government After Split Election Result
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a coalition government after neither bloc won a Knesset majority in last week's election.
Politics & GovernanceIsraeli President Taps Former General Gadi Eisenkot, a Netanyahu Rival, to Try Forming Government
Israel's president has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, a Netanyahu opponent, with forming a government. He has 28 days, extendable by 14, to build a coalition.
Politics & GovernanceNASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Build Artemis Moon Program
NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis lunar program, with applications due Dec. 3 and selection expected by late 2027.
Science & SpaceN7 Day 2026 Becomes a Rallying Cry as Fans Push to Save Mass Effect's Future
Fans and cast members rallied on N7 Day to push for the future of Mass Effect, as a BioWare co-founder estimated saving Mass Effect 5 could cost over $200 million.
Culture & ArtsRethinking Texas: The Forgotten Tradition of Economic Populism in the Lone Star State
NPR's Rob Schmitz interviews Austin commentator David Griscom about his book The Myth of Red Texas, which examines the overlooked tradition of economic populism in the state.
Culture & ArtsBrookshire Farms Owner Says 'I'm Destroyed' as E. coli Probe Closes Popular SLO County Pumpkin Patch
A San Luis Obispo County pumpkin patch, Brookshire Farms, was shut down amid an E. coli investigation of up to 13 infections, including children with kidney failure. The farm has since reopened.
Health & MedicineUS Military Says It Fired on Commercial Vessel in Gulf of Oman Over Blockade Breach
The US military says it fired on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship attempted to breach a blockade. The account comes from the military and has not been independently verified.
War & ConflictExplosions Reported Along Iran's Southern Coast as Hormuz Mine Claims and US Blockade Strike Draw Scrutiny
Explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island and at Jask port as Iranian media linked them to the Strait of Hormuz, where two tankers reportedly hit mines and a US strike disabled a vessel.
Politics & GovernanceBomb Threats and Cyberattacks Leave Europe on Edge as Officials Urge Stockpiling
A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europeans on edge as officials urge resilience and stockpiling.
Politics & GovernanceChina's Einstein Probe Flags Red Dwarf Flare; Robotic Telescopes Confirm Within 20 Minutes
China's Einstein Probe detected an X-ray flare from a nearby M dwarf star on November 6, 2026. Robotic telescopes in the Czech Republic and Canary Islands confirmed it within 20 minutes.
Science & SpaceExplosions Heard on Iran's Qeshm Island and Jask Port; Cause Unconfirmed
Multiple explosions were reported across southern Iranian coastal sites, including Qeshm Island and Jask port, with local media linking the noise to activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials have not confirmed the cause.
Politics & GovernanceExplosions Reported Across Southern Iran as Hormuz Tensions and US Blockade Escalate
Explosions were heard across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, as Iranian state media linked them to military activity; IRGC reported two tankers on fire after hitting mines in the strait.
War & ConflictExplosions Reported Across Southern Iran, Per Iranian State and Local Media
Iranian media reported explosions in several areas of southern Iran. The headline gives no confirmed cause, casualties, or official explanation at this stage.
War & ConflictEisenkot Seeks to Oust Netanyahu as Prime Minister. Here’s How.
Gadi Eisenkot gets the chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.
Politics & GovernanceNASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Help Build Lunar Base Under Artemis
NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis lunar program and planned moon base, with a December 3 deadline and selection expected by late 2027.
Science & SpaceNASA Opens Applications for New Astronaut Class to Expand Artemis Lunar Program
NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class to support the Artemis lunar program, with applications due Dec. 3 and training starting in early 2028.
Science & SpacePotassium-Enriched Salt Could Prevent Nearly 3 Million Deaths a Year, Researchers Say
Scientists report that replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched salt could prevent nearly 3 million deaths yearly, according to aggregated coverage of a global health study.
Health & Medicine'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': New Zealand's gloomy electorate delivers its tightest election in years
Voters across New Zealand express apathy and disillusionment as a fragmented election delivers no clear mandate amid economic strain, record emigration and eroded trust in institutions.
Politics & GovernanceTrump Says He Offered UFC's Dana White the White House Press Secretary Job
Trump said he offered UFC CEO Dana White the press secretary role, proposing MMA fighters as assistants; the post did not confirm White accepted or that Trump was serious.
Politics & GovernanceGunman Kills Six in Krakow Market Square; Poland Declares Mourning and Probes Far-Right Motives
A gunman firing from a car killed six people, including a British tourist, and wounded 16 in Krakow's main market square. Officials said he was fascinated by far-right ideologies.
Politics & GovernanceParis Police Clash With Yellow Vests Defying Rally Ban as 146,000 March Across France
Police clashed with Yellow Vests protesters in Paris after they defied a rally ban, leading to two coordinators' arrests. At least 146,000 people marched across France on Saturday.
Crime & JusticeGunman Drives Into Krakow Market Square, Killing at Least Six and Wounding 15 Others
A gunman driving through Krakow's Main Market Square opened fire on people, killing at least six and wounding 15 or more. Police shot and arrested the suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen with far-right views.
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