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Nov 12, 2026 - World

Colom adds to blue wave of Democrat victories across the US and becomes Mississippi’s first black senator since 1875 after defeating Cindy Hyde-SmithSign up for the Breaking News US emailAn active shooter has reportedly barricaded himself after shooting at least five people in Washington DC near Logan Circle. Local police have put a notice out for a “white male, heavy built” wearing gray clothes. There is a shelter in place order for those in the immediate vicinity.One local independent news outlet reported that the suspect has shot at police through the barricades.Jensen Huang has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately. Continue reading...

Nov 12, 2026 - World

Restrictions to Starshield ‘directly affect our ability to intercept Russian jet powered drones’, Ukraine’s president saysLuxembourg’s PM Luc Frieden looks to be absolutely chuffed to be representing all three Benelux countries at today’s summit, as his Belgian and Dutch colleagues are too busy to attend as they face domestic crises.“I have the privilege of representing 30 millions citizens today,” he said on arrival to Dublin, with a massive smile on his face. Continue reading...

Nov 12, 2026 - World

Film features testimony from 24 Israeli officials involved in surveillance and remote killing of Palestinian civilians• NAZA is in cinemas worldwide and will screen for free on the Guardian’s website from early December. Sign up here to be the first to watch it Continue reading...

Nov 12, 2026 - World

Just 28.2% of 18- and 19-year-olds have received their first dose in one-off campaign, UKHSA saysThe clock is ticking for young people in the UK to receive vaccinations to protect against meningitis B, experts have said, as figures reveal fewer than one in three eligible in one-off campaign have received their first dose.Earlier this year an unprecedented outbreak of meningitis B in Kent and clusters of cases in Dorset and Berkshire caused three deaths, as well as life-long health consequences among some of those who survived. Continue reading...

Nov 12, 2026 - World

The accused reportedly told the victim, "If you let me do it, the pain will double."