A 13-year-old boy from Sudan, Zaher, who lost both legs in a drone strike during the civil conflict, received a personal video message from Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior. The message offers encouragement and invites him to attend a match in Spain. Zaher has since undergone surgery and rehabilitation in Cairo, where he now walks and dreams of playing football again.
A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives blocked an impeachment effort targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Republicans voting to refer the resolution to a committee for review. The move was seen as politically unlikely due to lack of bipartisan support and limited time before Democrats take control of Congress in January. President Trump welcomed the outcome, calling Hegseth a "Great American Patriot," while critics argue the proposal addresses legitimate concerns about military actions without congressional authorization.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has criticized the Bank of England's cautious approach to inflation, stating that a small rate hike last week may extend elevated inflation in the UK beyond 2030. With oil prices rising since February due to the Iran conflict and consumer costs still climbing, the thinktank argues that without stronger action, inflation will remain above target for years.
A report by the parliamentary and health service ombudsman for England, Paula Sussex, reveals disabled individuals in England face waits of up to two years for wheelchairs due to inefficiencies among NHS bodies and private manufacturers. The delays have profound consequences, affecting access to education, therapy, daily independence, and emotional well-being. Cases include a three-year-old boy waiting seven months for his wheelchair and an adult whose device failed after delivery, with no resolution despite repeated issues.
Louise Casey, head of the social care commission, says successive UK governments have been 'asleep at the wheel' on adult social care, leaving a fragmented system with no clear stewardship. She attributes the chaos to weak oversight, inconsistent standards across regions, and inadequate policy direction, citing research from the Nuffield Trust and Institute for Government. Casey will call for a new national settlement based on decency and duty to care, and endorse findings from the Covid-19 inquiry that revealed widespread neglect in care homes during the pandemic.
Forecasters warn this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, threatening heavy rains and flooding across Kenya. Residents in Nairobi’s informal settlements like Kibera face high risks due to inadequate drainage systems and proximity to rivers. Experts cite an 81% probability of a very strong El Niño during October–December 2026, with historical parallels drawn to the 1997–1998 event. The UN estimates nearly 900,000 people may need displacement due to flood-related threats.
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. and allied forces are testing autonomous systems designed to detect underwater mines. These robot vessels reduce human risk by operating without crews, using sonar and artificial intelligence to scan seabeds. Recent incidents include an uncrewed American submersible being hauled from waters near the strait, with officials stating it was a malfunctioning device. Systems like Thales' Uncrewed Surface Vehicle and Anduril's XLUUV are now deployed or under development across global navies.
Paraguayan prosecutors managed to open an armored vault linked to former President Santiago Peña but found no assets inside. However, during a search of Ueno Bank's CEO offices, they discovered $14,000 and documents related to financial transactions.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flight carrying Iranian immigrants diverted and landed in Arizona after being scheduled to fly to Pakistan for transfer to Iran, according to legal representatives of the individuals involved.
House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations of constitutional violations related to Iran and other conflicts. The move came weeks after Republicans lost majority control in both chambers during their worst midterm election in over half a century. Thomas Massie proposed impeachment citing illegal actions including strikes on Iranian schools and unauthorized operations abroad; however, the resolution was defeated by a 211-204 vote as Republican lawmakers referred it to the judiciary committee. Trump praised the outcome, calling Hegseth 'a Great American Patriot,' while Pentagon officials declared 'total victory.' Hegseth dismissed the push as a political stunt.
Republican legislator María Elvira Salazar remained the winner of Florida's electoral district following the official vote count, securing victory with less than half a point advantage over her opponent.
The U.S. Lower House voted 211 to 204 in favor of sending a resolution to a committee for review of Republican Congressman Thomas Massie's proposal to conduct a political investigation against National Security Advisor Kevin Hegseth.
U.S. authorities have charged three individuals with planning a 'campaign of terror' targeting Jewish communities across Europe and the U.S., as well as Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase. The incident prompted the withdrawal of U.S. bombers from the base used for operations against Iran. One defendant is currently in U.S. custody, while others are under investigation by British officials.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden stated in an interview that then-candidate Donald Trump 'led an insurrection' during his presidency and should bear full responsibility for the January 6 Capitol riot. The statement was published on the front page of El País on November 10, 2026.
The general strike began this Monday at Mercabarna's market after weeks of preparation, with prior hours of calls, snacks, and the formation of the first picket lines.
The Popular Party, Vox and Junts por Cataluña have criticized labor central organizations, accusing them of serving the administration. The government has justified the November 11 strike as a result of advances in labor matters.
CC OO and UGT called on Spain today to hold a general strike for the first time in 14 years, demanding 'massive' monitoring of unemployment. The organizers expect the impact of the housing crisis to be asymmetric across regions and anticipate significant mobilization in the afternoon to sanction the loss of workers' purchasing power.