On November 10‑11 the Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations met in Abu Dhabi for the first time since February. Talks covered security guarantees, prisoner‑of‑war exchanges and a long‑term security architecture, while a cease‑fire was not on the agenda.
Pope León XIV celebrated the Mass of Charity in Luján before roughly two million attendees. After the ceremony, the pontiff left for Ezeiza airport to continue his trip to Peru.
Sources say Netanyahu urged Trump to restart a military operation against Iran. Reports also describe a heated phone call, with some media calling it full of "hellish screams".
Russian and Ukrainian delegations, mediated by the United States, negotiated for two days in Abu Dhabi a major prisoner exchange. The deal, announced after months of deadlock, also involves European representatives and focuses on humanitarian and security issues.
Pope Leo XIV, on his Argentine tour, led a mass in Córdoba attended by roughly 650,000 people. He will next hold a mass in Luján before departing for Peru.
The Holy Father spent the morning at the Federal Penitentiary Complex of Devoto, hearing inmates’ testimonies and meeting Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva. In the afternoon he celebrated Mass in Luján and departed from Ezeiza airport for Peru.
Nine Kennedy family members filed a federal lawsuit to stop the 250‑ft golden arch, arguing it would permanently cast a shadow over JFK’s gravesite and Eternal Flame at Arlington. The filing follows a judge’s earlier temporary halt of the project.
November 11, 2026 marks 500 days of French journalist Christophe Gleizes' imprisonment in Algeria. RFI recalls his terrorism‑apology conviction, while Le Monde reports a solidarity match organized by RSF demanding his release.
Pope León XIV arrived in Argentina, meeting youth at the Monument to the Spaniards and emphasizing an open‑door Church. Argentine commentators view the trip as a political signal and a continuation of Pope Francis' legacy.
November 11 marked the opening of the new carnival session across Germany, drawing thousands of costumed revelers in Cologne, Düsseldorf and other cities. The day featured light rain in Cologne, a live‑ticker covering the festivities, and a political jab by Cologne’s mayor aimed at Berlin.
Reports say Donald Trump, during a visit to Abu Dhabi, is trying to reshape Europe's stance on the Ukraine issue, which could benefit Vladimir Putin's strategy. At the same time, alleged Russian oil deals linked to Trump aim to isolate Ukraine and fragment European support.
Depression Charles, after striking the Iberian Peninsula, will move across France on Thursday 12 November. Strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in the southeast of the country.
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof met the Pope in Luján and urged President Javier Milei to listen to the pontiff's message, saying it clashes with the president's views. He asked for no political controversy and for Milei to note the public response to the papal visit.
Israel's president appointed Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's chief rival, to try to build a governing coalition. The newly sworn‑in Knesset is being seized by the opposition, while Netanyahu stays on as caretaker prime minister with limited powers.
President Emmanuel Macron took part in the traditional wreath‑laying before the statue of Georges Clemenceau, paid tribute to the Unknown Soldier and relit the flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The ceremony also highlighted Marshal Foch.
On his trip to Argentina, the Pope gathered millions and carefully selected venues for his messages. He rebuked President Javier Milei, while Argentina's foreign minister thanked the pontiff for the visit and its impact on the youth.
A federal judge has delayed the start of construction on Donald Trump’s proposed jubilee arch by two weeks. MTV reports that the arch would obscure the Kennedy family graves and many hero tombs at Arlington.
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