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.
Hundreds of Italian schools were evacuated after bomb alerts sent by e‑mail, including threats aimed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meloni dismissed any concrete danger and called a government meeting to address the incident.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted down the impeachment motion against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been pushed by Rep. Thomas Massie. President Donald Trump praised the outcome, while Democrats may try again next year.
The Kremlin is said to have concealed the number of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Another report uncovers the Russian rationale for evacuating Olechky, seen as part of a broader tactical plan.
Leonardo Bertulazzi, 74, former member of the Italian Red Brigades, escaped from his San Telmo residence where he was under house arrest awaiting extradition. Perfil reports he used a harness to flee, while La Nación notes his arrest in August 2024.
Hundreds of schools across several Italian cities received anonymous emails warning of bombs. It is the second wave of false threats in less than a month, officials say.
Nvidia has started an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was involved with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy. The scandal has led to shareholder lawsuits, a Trump‑prompted FBI inquiry, and scrutiny of third‑party firms such as Megaspeed.
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.
Reports show that the Russian president is unwilling to accept a peace deal at the Abu Dhabi talks. At the same time, Moscow has stepped up air strikes in Ukraine, highlighting a gap between diplomatic rhetoric and military actions.
Iran has added Argentina's navy and air force to its terrorist list, retaliating against Buenos Aires' earlier decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group. Tehran frames the action as a response to further consequences caused by the Argentine government.
A study shows that sexual misconduct in the German armed forces is far more common than previously known, with women affected disproportionately. Only a fraction of incidents are reported and a new action plan is being launched. Die Zeit notes the prevalence may be up to six times higher, particularly among younger female soldiers.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged three individuals, including an Iranian operative already jailed in New York, with an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, home to U.S. B‑1 bombers. The indictment also mentions plans against Jewish communities.
The parties concluded talks in Abu Dhabi for a swap of more than 1,000 prisoners each. Specific procedures will be set in the coming days, according to Russian officials.
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.
The alleged killer of 13‑year‑old Lisa T., abducted from Berlin and found dead in Brandenburg, died in hospital after a self‑inflicted injury. Police are assessing how his death affects the investigation. Berlin's Vietnamese community held a memorial vigil.